Job description

Job responsibilities

• Promote the service and support clinical staff to facilitate the safe, effective and appropriate transfer of patients identified as suitable for care from ED, wards and the community.
• Work with and be responsible for the case management of patients identified for Rapid Response and Hospital at Home.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in cascading information from these meetings to relevant parties.
• Record data and support thecollection of data for performance monitoring and reports.
• Understand the protocols and pathways for IUCRT and work with the MDT.
• Advise and recommend appropriate discharge options to patient, family and MDT in relation to any further care needs following discharge such as community nursing.
• Provide a follow up process of contacting patients being case managed, for example following up test results
• Manage and co-ordination of patient care
• Develop patient condition specific management plans with medical staff to improve patient clinical management
• Attend appropriate internal and external meetings as representative of the Trust in relation to the IUCRT role and responsibilities.
• Actively participate in the development of the IUCR service.
• Assist in the development of IUCRT pathways, associated protocols and relevant patient group directions.
• Gain real time feedback from the users of the service to ensure that they are benefiting and that the service delivery is the best possible.
• Contribute to a summary report and clinical audit of the service and evaluate its effectiveness on patient outcomes.
• Act within the NMC/HCPC code.
• Undertake further educational qualifications and training in order to increase professional knowledge and remain updated.
• Assist in ensuring that clinical risk is assessed and managed in line with professional Whittington Health standards.
• Ensure that comprehensive risk assessment and management strategies are incorporated into all patient assessment and care
• Ensure that the information contained in any Comprehensive Risk Assessment is responsibly shared with members of the Multidisciplinary team, Social Services and other agencies in order to appropriately manage and reduce risk.
• Always adhere to Whittington Health and Safety guidance and to lead by personal example of good practice.
• Ensure accurate, contemporaneous records are kept that facilitate safety and continuity of patient care. This is to include both paper and electronic records kept within the office and in the patients own home.
• Ensure accurate statistical data is promptly submitted in line with Whittington Health Guidelines.

Work within Whittington Health Quality and Assurance Standards including the monitoring and reviewing of quality standards, policies and protocols as required within the service.

• Take the service lead in areas where there is a specific need as agreed with Leads.
• Ensure that the care given meets the standards and policies set by Whittington Health. To inform line management of constraints that will prevent these standards from being met.
• Respond promptly to any incident where service quality has fallen below an acceptable standard and report to the Lead Matron. To investigate such incidents and set action plans to ensure that identified weaknesses are resolved.
• Investigate complaints and clinical incidents as delegated by Team Leads, making recommendations about changes to practice and service that may result.
• Participate in research projects, clinical audit and/or innovations following agreed policy and protocol, leading on these in certain areas as agreed with Team Leads.
• Contribute to the development of the IUCRT by participating in working parties, committees and planning and discussion groups as agreed with supervisor and Team Leads.
• Submit timely information relating to service performance indicators and balanced score cards to Team Leads and the Quality and Assurance Department.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RGN or Paramedic with current NMC/HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Post registration education in a relevant area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Portfolio of varied Clinical experience
• Experience in Community/ A and E/ Care of the Elderly/ICU

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical Assessment Module or willing to work towards
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Well-developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Community Nursing skills, or willingness to expand field of knowledge and practice
• Administration of IV medicines.

Desirable

• Diagnostic skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude
• Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Possess vision and commitment to the organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Hornsey Rise Health Centre

London

N19 3YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Housekeeper

Department: Facilities

Responsible to:Site Supervisor

Accountable to:Facilities Manager

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of patients rooms, Cleaning of all departments including clinical and communal areas within the hospital by providing the highest possible standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and appearance always. To assist in the preparation and safe provision of food and beverages to patients as required.

Key Relationships

Line manager Sarah Relph -Facilities Supervisor.

Department manager Laura Hickling Facilities Manager.

Work in close liaison, with Facilities Team, Clinical Team and all Clinical Heads of Department.

No line management responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Financial

Maintain appropriate levels of stocked cleaning materials within the department. Liaise with the Hospitality Manager in line with local financial policies and procedures.

Ordering of items required when asked to do so or in the absence of the Hospitality Manager.

Business Development

To participate in staff appraisal with the identification of personal and team objectives.

To attend mandatory department meetings in-line with local policy.

To participate in all mandatory training sessions both face to face and on-line.

Quality

To always interact compassionately and professionally with patients and carers.

To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

Assist in the kitchen with the food preparation and service to patients and staff.

Have to ability to work independently and as part of a team.

To carry out any cleaning task to a high standard within the hospital and ensure all required documentation is fully completed.

Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work e.g., filing, photocopying, distributing, and gathering in Customer Comments cards.

Provision of food and beverages to patients in line with food hygiene regulations. To complete Gov.uk Allergen training Yearly.

Provides information, in accordance with standard coding, on appropriate food choices / menus to meet specific cultural or dietary needs.

To ensure that uniforms are maintained and worn in line with local policy. Ensure ID badges are always worn.

Ensure Health and Safety Regulations are strictly adhered to including all COSHH & HACCAP regulations.

To adhere to all hospital policies and procedures to ensure they reflect good practice.

Liaise and communicate constantly with nursing staff regarding patient discharges and admissions.

Correctly bag, tag, and remove rubbish to the waste disposal area.in line with waste management policy.

Report and keep the Team Leader & Line Manager informed of any problems in a timely manner.

Report to porters of any repairs and maintenance in the building which is needed.

Ensure security of housekeeping goods and equipment.

Equal Opportunities

It is the aim of the hospital to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, or is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, the hospital has an Equal Opportunities Policy, and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.

Health & Safety

All Employees must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors. Individual employees should also refer to specific health and safety requirements within their own job descriptions.

Data Protection

If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word-processor in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for the specific registered purpose, and not to use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed by Spencer Private Hospitals.

Customer Care

It is the aim of the hospital to provide patients and clients with the best possible care and service. In order to meet this aim all of our staff are required, at all times, to put the patient or client first and do their utmost to meet their requests and needs courteously and efficiently.

Confidentiality

To ensure that confidential information is not disclosed about Spencer Private Hospitals (including information regarding patients and staff) to any unauthorised member of staff, or to anyone outside the employment of Spencer Private Hospitals.

This job description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of the post holder, which may change over time with corporate or local business needs of Spencer Private Hospitals. It will therefore be subject to periodic review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Flexible to working patterns

Skills

Essential

• Outstanding communication skills
• Motivational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to recognise and report situations affecting patient care

Desirable

• BICS Training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible approach
• Caring and friendly personality
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Ability to listen effectively and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Supportive to patients and colleagues
• Committed to departmental development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Mathematics and English (G.C.S.E or equivalent) grade C or above

Desirable

• Food Hygiene certificate within the last 3 years
• HACCP awareness (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer facing employment.
• Previous housekeeping experience/ cleaning experience
• Committed to providing excellence in service
• COSHH awareness

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Previous experience of working within a kitchen environment.
• Health and safety awareness
• Moving and handling experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Address

Spencer Private Hospitals

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spencerprivatehospitals.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. THERAPEUTIC SKILLS

1.1. Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

1.2. Working in partnership, support children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

1.3. Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

1.4. Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.

1.5. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

1.6. Accept referrals within agreed national and local protocols.

1.7. Undertakes accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

1.8. Adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision, signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary.

1.9. Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.

1.10. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

1.11. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

1.12. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.

1.13. Keep coherent records of all activity in line with service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

1.14. Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

1.15. Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.

1.16. Work in collaboration with children, young people and communities to enhance and widen access.

2. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

2.1. Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

2.2 As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination.

2.3. Apply learning from the training programme to practice.

2.4. Receive practice tutoring from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.

2.5. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

2.6. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

2.7. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

3. PROFESSIONAL

3.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies and keep up-to-date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the relevant departments.

3.2. Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times.

3.3. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

3.4. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

3.5. Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

3.6. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

4. GENERAL

4.1. Support the collection of data and facilitate data flow to the New Workforce Development team.

4.2. Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

4.3. Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.

4.4. Maintain up-to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to children and young peoples mental health

4.5. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

4.6. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

4.7 To work flexibly to meet the core aims of service delivery to clients.

4.8 To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and professional self-governance in accordance with service and trust policies and procedures.

4.9 To attend Community CAMHS and discipline specific meetings as may be agreed with Professional Lead and Line Manager.

4.10 To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade, as directed by the line manager.

4.11 This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Siobhan Kelly

Job title

CWP Team Lead

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

020 33161824

Additional contact information

Lauren Hassan

020 3316 1824

[email protected]

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc) OR Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy
• Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Experience of working with other agencies outside of the NHS

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and how it may present
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and implement training with appropriate support
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Other

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to be self-reflective in personal and professional development and in supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to incorporate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to your work with colleagues and clients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Islington Community CAMHS

Northern Health Centre

Islington

N7 6LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Clinical Leadership

Provide highly specialist infection prevention and control advice to staff across the Trust.

Promote best practice and evidence-based infection prevention and control measures.

Act as an expert resource for complex infection prevention and control issues.

Undertake daily surveillance and review of microbiology and pathology results via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), identifying healthcare-associated infections, alert organisms, clusters and emerging trends, and ensuring appropriate infection prevention and control actions are implemented in a timely manner.

Support clinical teams in reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient outcomes.

Provide visible leadership in promoting safe practice and a positive patient safety culture.

Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Practice

• Lead and participate in infection prevention and control inspections, assurance audits and governance across all Trust services.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) rounds with the Antimicrobial Lead and the Antimicrobial Specialist Pharmacist.
• Monitor compliance with national standards, Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and national infection prevention requirements.
• Prepare reports and assurance documentation for Trust governance committees.

Education, Professional Development and Workforce Capability

• Act as a senior clinical educator for infection prevention and control across Whittington Health.
• Work with the team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust's infection prevention and control education and training strategy.
• Design, deliver and evaluate infection prevention and control teaching programmes for all staff groups, including registered professionals, support workers, medical staff, students, volunteers and contractors while ensuring that education programmes reflect current legislation, national guidance, evidence-based practice and Trust priorities.
• Provide specialist education during outbreaks, incidents and emerging infection threats to ensure staff maintain safe and effective practice. Utilise audit findings, surveillance data, incident investigations and patient safety learning to inform educational programmes and improve practice.
• Support the development and sustainability of Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner programmes across all clinical areas.
• Contribute to the assessment and validation of staff competencies relating to infection prevention and control practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Education Team, Clinical Leads, Professional Leads and Divisional Teams to identify learning needs and develop targeted educational interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development, reflective learning and evidence-based practice throughout the organisation.

Surveillance and Reporting

• Lead on the surveillance activities relating to healthcare-associated infections.
• Analyse surveillance data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce regular reports for clinical divisions, senior management and governance committees.
• Contribute to achievement of Trust infection reduction targets and quality objectives.
• Utilise electronic surveillance systems and digital reporting tools to monitor infection prevention and control performance.
• Interpret complex data sets and present findings in an accessible format to clinical and management teams.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support quality improvement and patient safety.

• Act as a clinical specialist for infection prevention and control audit and assurance activities across Whittington Health.
• Develop, coordinate and implement the Trust-wide IPC audit programme to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
• Lead and participate in audits relating to:
  • Hand hygiene.
  • Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions (SICPs).
  • Transmission-Based Precautions.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Isolation practices.
  • Environmental cleanliness.
  • Invasive device management.
  • Aseptic technique.
  • Decontamination and equipment management.
• Analyse audit findings, surveillance data and compliance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports and assurance summaries for clinical divisions, governance groups, the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) and Trust Board reporting structures.
• Develop and monitor action plans arising from audit findings, inspections, incidents and outbreaks.
• Support clinical teams to implement audit recommendations and achieve measurable improvements in compliance and patient safety outcomes. Provide expert advice and challenge where audit findings identify non-compliance or unsafe practice.
• Contribute to organisational preparedness for internal and external inspections, including CQC visits and PLACE-based partnership reviews.
• Support the development of audit tools, performance indicators and assurance frameworks aligned to national guidance and Trust priorities.
• Utilise quality improvement methodologies to support sustainable changes in practice and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Ensure lessons learned from audits, outbreaks, incidents and investigations are disseminated effectively and embedded into clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with divisional leads, matrons, ward managers and governance teams to promote continuous improvement and demonstrate assurance against statutory and regulatory requirements.

Incident and Outbreak Management

• Lead and coordinate infection prevention and control responses to outbreaks, incidents and clusters.
• Undertake and contribute to post infection reviews (PIR) and serious incident investigations (SII).
• Participate in outbreak control meetings and implement agreed actions.
• Escalate infection prevention risks appropriately and support organisational risk management processes.
• Liaise with UK Health Security Agency and other partner organisations when required.

Service Development and Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in quality improvement projects aimed at reducing infection risks.
• Contribute to the development and review of IPC policies, procedures and guidance.
• Support implementation of national guidance and emerging evidence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to infection prevention.

Strategy, Policy and Governance

• Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and Annual Programme.
• Lead on the implementation of national infection prevention and control guidance and regulatory requirements across the organisation.
• Develop, review and update Trust infection prevention and control policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Support organisational compliance with the Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice.
• Contribute expert specialist advice to Trust governance committees and working groups.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Critically appraise emerging evidence and best practice guidance relating to infection prevention and control.
• Support and participate in research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Promote evidence-based practice across all clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Disseminate learning from research, audits, outbreaks and incidents to improve patient outcomes.

Leadership and Management

• Deputise for the Operational Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control when required.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to junior members of the IPC team.
• Support appraisal, supervision and professional development processes.
• Represent the IPC Team at Trust meetings, working groups and external forums.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the IPC service.

Communication and Collaborative Partnership

• Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information effectively.
• Influence and challenge practice where infection prevention and control standards are not met.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with medical, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, estates, facilities, operational and community teams.

Revalidation and registration

It is the responsibility of all staff registered with a professional body to:

Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice

Maintain their own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met and assist junior registered staff in achieving revalidation.

Contribute and participate in the development of colleagues professional practice across the trust through leading ward and/or department projects and supporting training.

Ensure optimum use is made of working time.

In addition to the standard Trust requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Comply with the NMC Code and associated professional standards.
• Maintain evidence for revalidation and continuing professional development.
• Act as a role model for professional practice and support colleagues in meeting revalidation requirements.
• Maintain specialist knowledge of infection prevention and control through ongoing education and professional development.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject
• Evidence of Level 7 academic study or equivalent specialist experience in Infection Prevention and Control
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching, mentorship or assessing qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
• Master's degree or working towards Master's level
• Leadership or management development training

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide specialist IPC advice across a range of services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and surveillance reports
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate educational programmes for multidisciplinary staff groups.
• Ability to challenge and influence practice in all organisational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Ability to lead investigations and formulate action plans
• Ability to manage complex situations requiring negotiation and diplomacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Significant experience of leading IPC audits within acute and community healthcare settings including developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans following audits and inspections
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Excellent facilitation, coaching and presentation skills
• Project management skills

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Extensive experience working within Infection Prevention and Control services
• Experience in developing policies, guidelines or standard operating procedures
• Experience of HCAI surveillance and reporting
• Experience of audit, governance and quality improvement activities
• Experience of outbreak and incident management
• Significant experience in delivering education, training and competency assessment within healthcare settings.
• Experience developing and implementing learning programmes that improve clinical practice and patient safety.
• Experience of post-infection review (PIR) analysis and incident investigations
• Experience presenting assurance reports and support CQC inspections or equivalent external assurance reviews.
• Detailed knowledge of IPC legislation, standards and guidance
• Knowledge of microbiology relevant to infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Experience in supporting workforce development and practice improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of leading Trust-wide improvement initiatives
• Acute and community NHS experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Professional credibility and integrity
• Strong leadership qualities
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries
• Resilient and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to challenge constructively and professionally
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Self-motivated and proactive

Desirable

• Willing to travel to Whittington Health Community sites as required
• Ability to respond flexibly to infection incidents and outbreaks

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous management or leadership experience in Occupational Health.
• Experience of working in Occupational Health in an NHS setting
• Experience of developing and implementing policies, protocols and procedures

Desirable

• Experience in commercial development, PR or marketing

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Specialist Occupational Health practitioner BSc/MSc in Occupational Health or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development

Desirable

• Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
• Counselling, CBT or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be to patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. gym equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy assistants as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required.

Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment.

Other

To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, typing, filing, provide reception cover etc.

To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting AND/OR working with people with a variety of physical conditions AND/OR working as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent command of the English language
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD & CNRT G23950

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

South Warwickshire

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Jenner Healthcare are looking for full time qualified Practice Nurse. We provide healthcare to 17,500 patients across their 3 sites in Whittlesey, Thorney and Eye to the east of Peterborough. If you wish to come and work in our friendly, happy, supportive and successful practice we would love to hear from you.

Duties include but not exhaustive -

Childhood / Adults imms

Dressings

Injections

Phlebotomy

Chronic disease annual reviews

Respiratory reviews

Womens health

Our practices use SystmOne.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified Nurse with NMC number

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Jenner Healthcare

Address

Turners Lane

Whittlesey

Peterborough

PE7 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jennerhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the following:

Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning with the ability and willingness to undertake competency-based training both initially and as ongoing requirement for the post to meet service requirements.Previous experience working and communicating with the public.Good computer/ IT skillsClinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks supporting unwell patients.Ability to work in a team.Ability to communicate with a variety of different people, adapt approach accordingly and build rapport.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations.Ability to switch between activities required by the service.Ability to work to strict deadlines with accuracy.Ability to stay calm in the event of the unexpected and under pressure.Ability to deal sensitively with distressing, emotional situations.Ability to work unsocial hours including shift work and bank holidays.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths qualification level 2 or above
• English qualification level 2 or above
• Care certificate
• NVQ 3 or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks supporting unwell patients.
• Previous experience working and communicating with the public.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with a variety of different people, adapt approach accordingly and build rapport.
• Basic computer skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Address

Scotter Ward

John Coupland Community Hospital

Gainsborough

DN212TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesInformation and Systems Management: Update and add evidence to relevant databases and systems Have a working knowledge of appropriate Trust IT systems Use of email in an effective and professional manner to communicate with other departments, clinical and non-clinicalCommunication: Communicate professionally and effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team answering queries and resolving issues within your remit and seeking advice and guidance as appropriate to resolve issues. Maintain effective communication networks at all levels across the organisation Receive and respond to incoming telephone calls and emails responding and managing in a timely manner or forwarding to your line manager as appropriate Recording all messages and queries appropriately To issue correspondence in accordance with the Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Policy including reminder letters Issue correspondence and communication in relation to the job planning programme of workOrganisational: Use own initiative to plan time effectively and prioritise all incoming work on a daily basis, including responding quickly, appropriately and communicating clearly in relation to urgent / important and unpredictable issues ensuring a high quality administrative service. Support with preparing background information, collate information into reports, produce statistics and create and manage databases as required. To support in the organisation and administration of the job planning schedule and programme of work. Assist with the arrangement of meetings ensuring appropriate venues and resources are available. Rescheduling as appropriate to ensure maximum attendance and appropriate with attendees schedules of work Escalate any problems/issues to the Medical Revalidation and Job Planning Manager to facilitate the smooth running of the job planning programme of work. Provide reports as to the progress of the job planning programme of work To support in the organisation and administration of the trust appraisal and revalidation process including reports, reminders and data entry in accordance with the trust policy Administer the collation of 360 and multisource data for medical appraisee including patient and colleague feedback To accurately type multi source feedback summaries on behalf of appraises and appraisers. Input and extract appraisal and revalidation data in an accurate and timely manner in readiness for appraisal

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Diploma/NVQ level 3 or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Have GCSE English (Grade C or above) or equivalent
• Demonstrate a good understanding and importance of confidentiality and data protection

Experience

Essential

• Administration experience preferably in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrable experience of working in a secretarial/administrative role in a busy and variable office environment
• Experience of entering accurately information onto excel spreadsheets and maintaining accurate and consistent data sheets
• Experience of working with Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Be flexible to combine working for members of the team effectively and to timescale
• Demonstrate good organisational skills, prioritising workload between the demands of each specialty
• Excellent knowledge or experience of Microsoft, in particular Word, Excel and/or Access applications, able to make changes to systems to ensure accurate collection of data

Other

Essential

• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate reliable, flexible and self-motivated skill

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.Assist the Facilities Manager & Senior Supervisor with the development of the service, ensuring that this is achieved within the confines of the budget.

2.Ensure that the requirements of the Health & Safety Act and all local rules and Policies/procedures that apply are implemented and followed.

3.Maintain records of all Portering staff attendance/absence, i.e. sickness, Annual leaves etc. and draws attention to any areas of concern relating to high levels of absence.

4.Check and counter sign weekly timesheets against work rotas and transfer this information onto the staff register.

5.To supervise the day-to-day operation of Portering requirement of the Hospital.

6.Deal with initial disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts Policy and procedures.

7.To undertake counselling of staff in accordance with the Trusts policy and Procedure.

8.To ensure staff are up to date with all mandatory training and to assist in the training/induction of staff.

9.Ensure all ad-hoc work is carried out in an efficient manner wherever possible.

10.Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.

11.Undertake Portering duties.

12.Undertake daily checks of Medical gas levels, maintaining adequate stock levels and keeping record of all delivery notes.

13.To carry cardiac arrest bleep and Supervisors Mobile phone and respond in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.

14.Report immediately, items for repair to 7500 and keep Facilities Manager informed on ongoing problems with equipment.

15.To liaise with other Supervisors/Managers in the Estates and Facilities Directorate to maintain an efficient service.

16.To ensure rotas and working hours are monitored and controlled within defined limits.

17.To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oAble to read and write. Basic Education to GCSE Grade 4 English and Mathematics
• oDemonstrable experience is advantageous
• oQCF Level 2 or willingness to work towards or relevant experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oDesirable to have some experience of working in service industry
• oAbility to work effectively as part of a team.
• oAble to demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety
• oKnowledge of NHS Portering standards
• oHospital practices

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oDemonstrate effective communication skill both verbally and written
• oDemonstrable Supervisory Experience
• oAble to support problem solving processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Manor Hospital, Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

All employees who have access to personal data in relation to patients or employees will be aware of their responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. Any breach of the Regulation could result in disciplinary action being taken and criminal charges being brought against the individual who has breached the Regulation.

Health and Safety

Individual employees of Walsall Healthcare Trust and other NHS employees contracted to work on the organisations premises have an equal responsibility, along with managers and supervisors, for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

All employees must adhere to their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other associated safety legislation, including all new Health & Safety Regulations. In addition employees must comply with all the Trusts policies relating to Health & Safety and Risk Management to secure a safe workplace and will draw managements attention to any deficiencies and/or hazards, which might prove detrimental to themselves or others.

There is a general responsibility for employees to act sensibly and reasonably, and attend mandatory health and safety training sessions.

Clinical Governance

All employees are required to actively contribute towards the organisations clinical governance systems, taking responsibility as appropriate for quality standards and work towards the continuous improvement in clinical and service quality.

Safeguarding

Children Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, working with partner agencies, is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that children and young people are safe from abuse and harm, regardless of their role or wherethey work. Children include young people up to the age of 18 yrs.

Employees must comply with Walsall Local Safeguarding Board Child Protection Procedures andTrust Child Protection Procedures and recognise the importance of listening to children. All employees must attend child protection training relevant to their role and know how to seek advice or support from their manager or the Safeguarding Children team if required.

Vulnerable Adults

All employees have a responsibility to support the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults and to practice in accordance with legislation. Knowledge, skills and competency are to be maintained according to role and responsibilities in order to fulfil Vulnerable Adults responsibilities. All employees must comply with organisational and Walsall Local Authority Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to promoting equality opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes, and to recognising and valuing peoples differences. All employees have an obligation to help achieve this through personal example, open commitment and clear action.

Each individual will take responsibility for promoting inclusive and accessible service provision, employee development and a culture that values and respects difference. All employees should be familiar with, actively promote and work within Equality and Diversity policies at all times ensuring that they do not unlawfully discriminate, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of race or ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment, age, pregnancy/maternity or any other grounds.

This applies to all activities as a service provider and as an employer. All employees must adhere to the Equality Act 2010

Patient Experience and Public Involvement (PEPI)

The Trust is committed to gaining feedback from all patients using a variety of methods including electronic, paper based and verbal. Within this Trust that feedback is monitored by the patient experience group and used to ensure that future services meet the needs of the patients and demonstrate continuous improvement. Volunteer, staff and families participate in the collection of this data

Customer Care

The aim of the organisation is to provide patients and other service users with the best possible care and service, therefore all our staff are required at all times to put the patient and our service user first and to do their utmost to meet their requests and needs courteously and efficiently.

Infection Control

Employees will work to minimise any risk to clients, the public and other employees from Healthcare Associated Infection including MRSA and C. difficile by ensuring that they are compliant with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice (and as amended from time to time) for the prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections (The Hygiene Code); and by ensuring that they are familiar with the organisations Infection Control polices located on the Intranet.

Further responsibilities involve employees in ensuring that service users and members of the public are actively engaged (using a variety of methods) in appropriate service delivery, service development and decision making within their service area and the wider organisation. Determination of these responsibilities should be in conjunction with your line manager and delivered accordingly.

Smoking

The organisation operates a No Smoking policy.

Duty of Candour

There is also a contractual duty of candour imposed on all NHS and non-NHS providers of services to NHS patients in the UK to 'provide to the service user and any other relevant person all necessary support and all relevant information' in the event that a 'reportable patient safety incident' occurs.

The Duty of Candour is a legal duty on hospital, community and mental health trusts to inform and apologise to patients if there have been mistakes in their care that have led to significant harm

Duty of Candour aims to help patients receive accurate, truthful information from health providers

The NHS LAs duty of candour guidance seeks to demystify how health providers can deliver on candour, achieving a wholly transparent culture in health provision being open when errors are made and harm caused

All NHS provider bodies registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have to comply with a new Statutory Duty of Candour

Policies and Procedures

All employees need to be aware of the organisations policies, procedures and protocols relating to their service and work within the guidelines at all times.

Employees have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no-blame culture.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
• Maths and English qualification
• Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment

Skills

Essential

• Able to use and update IT systems with patient information.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers
• Able to assess patient's health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking personal care and referring/escalating to other staff as appropriate.

Experience

Essential

• Manual handing of patients (including toileting, bathing, and turning patients), equipment and stores
• Evidence of effective communication skills

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

• Grade 4 (C) GCSE or above in English Language

Experience

Essential

• Previous office based administrative work
• Working with members of the public
• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous NHS admin experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Computer literate & knowledge of Microsoft programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Trust wide computer programmes (e.g. Evolve, Portal, Lorenzo).
• Using simple statistics, data analysis and interpretation and manipulation of data
• Data entry, text processing, storage of data and updating databases
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Knowledge of Datix

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester/Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education to GCSE level including English or equivalent or higher or NVQ level 3 in Health Care/Care Certificate
• Good Clinical Practice Course (or willingness to undertake)

Desirable

• Familiar with paper and electronic hospital records.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the patients in a health care environment-preferable within the NHS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Proven experience of dealing with clinical situations.
• NHS administration experience
• Previous research experience

Desirable

• Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to the clinical area.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Professional aptitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• Good communication - verbal/written
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Evidence showing clinical and professional development
• Facilitate learning of others.

Attributes and Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload associated with changing environment/patient demands
• Responsive and flexible attitude and a desire to develop knowledge.
• A willingness to undergo personal development and training and learn new skills
• Flexibility in working hours to meet the service needs.
• Assertive and confident.
• Good time keeper

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Palliative Care Nursing Assistant

Job description

Department: Care Directorate

Location: St Catherines Hospice

Responsible to: Sister / Charge Nurse

Salary: £25,818 per annum

Please note: As we are currently consulting on future ways of working, some role details may be subject to change following the consultation process. Job Summary

As the Care Directorate provides 24/7 services across the Inpatient Unit and community services, a flexible approach is essential. The post holder will support Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate and individualised holistic care to adults with life-limiting conditions and those close to them. Working within agreed competence, hospice policies and delegated care plans, the Nursing Assistant will help patients with activities of daily living, contribute to care planning and documentation, and support comfort, dignity and choice throughout illness, dying and care after death. The post holder will model the Hospices values and contribute to learning, supervision and service improvement appropriate to the role within one of the few University Hospices in the country.

Role boundary and accountability

Work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and within agreed competence, hospice policies, procedures and delegated care plans.

Do not undertake assessment, clinical decision-making or tasks requiring registered professional accountability unless specifically trained, assessed as competent and delegated appropriately.

Promptly report changes in a patients condition, concerns, incidents, errors or matters beyond the roles competence to the registered nurse.

Maintain responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the care and records personally completed.

Seek advice whenever instructions, priorities or a patients needs are unclear.

Main Duties and responsibilities

1. Clinical Care

Provide compassionate, holistic care to patients and support those close to them, including assistance with physical, emotional and psychological needs.

Support patients with activities of daily living, personal care, nutrition, hydration, mobility, continence, comfort and rest in accordance with the care plan.

Contribute observations and relevant information to the registered nurse to support assessment, care planning and review.

Recognise and promptly report changes in a patients condition, behaviour, comfort or wellbeing.

Provide care to dying patients and support care after death with dignity, sensitivity and respect.

Move and handle patients safely using current techniques, equipment and individual handling plans.

Undertake delegated clinical care and observations only where trained, assessed as competent and appropriately supervised.

Undertake the technical check of medication under the supervision of a registered nurse where trained, competent and authorised under hospice procedure.

Support infection prevention and control through effective hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and cleaning practices.

Maintain patients privacy, dignity, choice, comfort and independence at all times.

2. Working as Part of the Care Team

Work collaboratively with registered nurses, Nurse Associates, doctors, allied health professionals, volunteers and other colleagues.

Follow delegated priorities and communicate clearly about progress, unfinished care and emerging concerns.

Contribute relevant information during handovers, multidisciplinary discussions and care reviews.

Support a calm, safe and welcoming care environment and help maintain appropriate equipment and general stock.

Assist with admissions, transfers, discharge preparations and care after death as directed.

Use resources responsibly and report shortages, faults or hazards promptly.

Work flexibly across clinical services and shifts in response to patient need and service requirements.

3. Communication and Record Keeping

Communicate respectfully, sensitively and clearly with patients, families, carers and colleagues.

Adapt communication to individual needs and seek support where there are sensory, cognitive, speech, cultural or language barriers.

Listen to and acknowledge concerns, passing clinical questions, complaints or sensitive matters promptly to the registered nurse.

Accurately complete electronic and written records of the care, observations and information personally provided.

Maintain confidentiality and share information only with authorised people for legitimate care purposes.

Support effective handovers by reporting relevant, factual and timely information.

4. Safety, Quality and Governance

Work in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, protocols, the behavioural framework and agreed standards of care.

Promptly report incidents, adverse events, accidents, near misses, errors, safeguarding concerns and hazards.

Take immediate action within competence to maintain safety and seek support from the registered nurse.

Follow infection prevention, medicines safety, moving and handling, health and safety and information governance requirements.

Participate openly in reviews, reflection, learning and improvement following incidents or feedback.

Contribute to audits, quality improvement and safer care activities appropriate to the role.

Keep mandatory training and role-specific competencies up to date.

5. Learning and Development

Complete the Care Certificate where not already achieved and maintain the knowledge and competence required for the role.

Attend induction, mandatory training, supervision and other learning identified for the role.

Actively participate in appraisal and the annual personal development plan.

Reflect on experience, feedback and incidents and apply learning to practice.

Ask for guidance and additional training before undertaking unfamiliar tasks.

Contribute appropriately to the learning of colleagues, volunteers and students by demonstrating good practice within own competence.

Support the Hospices teaching, service improvement and research activity where appropriate to the role.

6. Values and Professional Behaviours

Demonstrate care, compassion, commitment and integrity in actions and behaviours.

Treat patients, families, carers, colleagues and volunteers with dignity, courtesy and respect.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and individual choice in care delivery and team working.

Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and a reliable standard of conduct.

Be caring, empathic, approachable and willing to work as part of a team.

Work flexibly and proactively in response to patient and service needs.

Maintain resilience and seek appropriate support when affected by the emotional demands of palliative care.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities and Values

Essential

• Kind, respectful and patient-focused.
• Calm, dependable and able to seek support appropriately.
• Flexible and proactive working approach.
• Resilience to work effectively in a palliative care setting.
• Commitment to personal development and the Hospices values.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desirable

• Interest in contributing to learning, quality improvement or service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate, or willingness and ability to complete it within the required timeframe.

Desirable

• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Level 2 or Level 3 health and social care qualification, NVQ in Care or equivalent.

Key Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Caring, compassionate and empathic approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively in spoken and written English.
• Ability to follow delegated instructions and work within clear role boundaries.
• Ability to recognise and report changes, concerns, incidents and risks promptly.
• Ability to complete clear and accurate electronic and written care records.
• Ability to work flexibly and reliably as part of a team.
• Ability to move and handle patients safely, with training and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to reflect, learn from experience and maintain role competencies.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and palliative care.
• Experience of electronic patient record systems.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable interest in caring for and supporting other people.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of caring for patients or service users in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of palliative or end of life care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required by the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

Lostock Lane

Lostock Hall

Preston

PR5 5XU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stcatherines.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person Specification

Welsh language

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills level 3 and above

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse with current live NMC PIN
• Post graduate diploma level course or evidence of knowledge aquired through experience
• Achievement of the all wales competency framework for ENP toolkit

Experience

Essential

• Considerable post registration experience in an acute working environment
• Clinical and theoretical skills relating in the management of acute and chronic conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital/Ysbyty Cwm Cynon

Merthyr Tydfil/Mountain Ash

CF47 9DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)