Job description

Job responsibilities

At Synnovis, we are shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation involved moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. Histopathology completed its move to the Hub in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, in September 2025 with some work remaining in Essential Services Laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests including Frozen Section service for intraoperative procedures. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for a specialist area, providing specialised technical scientific services and communicating complex information that will aid and determine clinical diagnosis.
• Contribute to the development of specialist investigations, identifying better ways of working and finding efficiencies in service delivery.
• Manage day-to-day staffing with the Operations Manager to ensure all resourcing needs are met, manage workflow and relevant training to meet turnaround times, cover bench work and where required supervise others as part of early or late or weekend shifts.
• Take part in other activities such as audits, training, and potentially clinical trials as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse samples in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including but not limited to recording results and necessary action on the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met.
• Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Provide technical advice to clinical colleagues as required and within limits of competency.
• Participate in the strategic development and service improvement of the analytical service, be responsible for the implementation of new techniques, equipment, and tests, as directed including all verification and validation work. Where necessary this will include analysing clinical trial samples.
• Ensure all incidents and events are correctly reported by junior staff in Q-Pulse quality management database and other relevant software and support them in learning quality procedures and investigations.
• In conjunction with the Quality team, monitor, report and action errors, hazards, and incidents logged in the CAPA module of Q-Pulse. This may include taking part in investigations of incidents and providing expert insight into making improvements based on outcomes.
• Participate in appropriate clinical audits as required and directed.
• Monitor, and report on EQA and IQC procedures and be responsible for correcting problems that have been identified.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including:
  • Care Quality Commission
  • UKAS
  • Synnovis policies and SOPs
  • Any other body in area of responsibility
• Provide supervision for all employees, including participating in early, late and weekend shifts if necessary and as required.
• Line manage employees, as required. This includes delivering all aspects of people management, such as recruitment, performance management, absence management, learning and development, employee health and wellbeing.
• Encourage junior employees in their scientific expertise, knowledge and professional development, including the safe use of highly complex and sensitive equipment.
• Develop, prepare, write, and review relevant documents, including SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments in line with the ISO 15189 standard.
• Demonstrate ongoing laboratory-based competency against training plans.
• To educate, train and involve the laboratorys staff in quality principles and practice.
• Ensure that all Synnovis policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining complex subjects, and in particular when communicating with people who do not share same level of knowledge or understanding.
• Attend, and where required, chair regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
• Work closely with Operations Manager to ensure stock inventory compliance.
• Deputise for the Operations Manager including attendance at meetings, as required.
• Take part in CPD activities to ensure that your practices and knowledge are always relevant and up to date to your specific area.

Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited degree or equivalent
• HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or equivalent experience (if HCPC Registration via IBMS Portfolio route) or FIBMS
• MSc or working towards MSc, FIBMS or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Quality or Management qualification
• Willing to work towards higher levels of professional practice
• IBMS membership

Experience

Essential

• Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, co-ordinating and managing a team
• Experience of supervising junior employees
• Significant demonstrable discipline specific practical experience
• Experience in the education of physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism
• Experience in and ability to supervise analysis, interpretation and technical validation of routine, complex and specialist results

Desirable

• Cultivating junior colleagues with skills in areas of interest or expertise such as Quality, Health & Safety, Training or IT
• Cultivating Specialist BMS with skills in research, clinical or analytical areas
• Acting as owner for escalation and communication to internal and external service users in validation of routine, complex and specialist results
• Lead in area of special interest and expertise in one or more areas of the laboratory, for example Quality, Health & Safety, Training or IT

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced working knowledge of histological, immunocytochemical and molecular techniques.
• Well-developed physical skills, demonstrable ability to use precision equipment and consumables
• Manage the resolution of troubleshooting activity for highly technical and precision equipment and assays
• Ability to manage effectively in a changing dynamic environment with multiple conflicting priorities
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of the correct policies and procedures to implement in relation to quality systems, with reference to ISO/UKAS

Desirable

• Good awareness of current issues within pathology locally and nationally

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

Synnovis Analytics

Address

Friars Bridge Court

41-43 Blackfriars Road

London

SE1 8NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.synnovis.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Therapeutic Radiographer to join the Northern Centre for Cancer Care-North Cumbria in Carlisle. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist clinical, technical, and leadership skills within a large and innovative radiotherapy service.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to a team of radiographers within their designated clinical area, ensuring the highest standards of technical practice, patient safety, and patient-centred care.
• Be accountable for the safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatments within their clinical area.
• Deliver and support complex radiotherapy procedures, including localisation, image guidance, dose calculation, treatment verification, and treatment delivery.
• Practice autonomously and professionally in accordance with departmental protocols, national guidance, and professional standards.
• Ensure workload targets, quality standards, and service objectives are achieved through the effective use of available resources.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of new techniques and technologies.
• Support the education, supervision, and development of staff and students, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care and provide specialist advice, information, and support to patients, relatives, and carers throughout their treatment journey.

We welcome applications from experienced, enthusiastic, and patient-focused therapeutic radiographers who are committed to delivering high-quality care and continuously developing their professional practice. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service.

Experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques such as VMAT, SABR, IGRT, SGRT, and adaptive radiotherapy would be advantageous, although training and development opportunities will be provided.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oBSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• oState registration with Health & Care Professions Council
• oEvidence of continuing professional development through postgraduate training and study appropriate to the post
• oWilling to undertake further education relevant to post

Desirable

• oPost graduate qualification or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oSpecialist knowledge in the delivery of radiotherapy across a broad range of techniques and complexity and of developments within this field
• oExtensive knowledge of current treatment and imaging procedures, policies and working practices
• oA working knowledge of standards and legislation in other relevant areas e.g. Health and Safety at work, COSHH, Risk Management and Clinical Governance

SKILLS

Essential

• oAble to motivate others and self
• oAble to negotiate
• oGood time management skills
• oExcellent communication skills, listening, written, verbal and non-verbal
• oProblem solver
• oAble to use initiative appropriately
• oIT skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oRecent post qualification clinical experience in a modern radiotherapy department

Desirable

• oPrevious experience working as a senior therapeutic radiographer

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Degree in project management, construction management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience gained through delivering major capital projects.
• A recognised project or programme management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent is expected.
• An understanding of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts is required, including how they are applied in practice within large and complex delivery environments. This does not require the postholder to act in a formal NEC role, but they must be able to operate confidently alongside those who do.

Desirable

• Better Business Case Foundation or Higher.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrable experience of working in an NEC-based delivery environment, with a clear understanding of how programme, risk and change are managed and how issues are surfaced and resolved through the contract framework.
• Experience of working with Tier 1 contractors and established supply chains, with the ability to operate as a credible client-side lead, supporting a collaborative approach while maintaining appropriate oversight and challenge.
• Experience of coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment to a single delivery strategy across complex and interdependent programme elements.
• Experience of working within a regulated or publicly accountable environment, with strong governance, assurance and reporting requirements.

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Strong leadership capability, with the ability to bring together teams, provide clear direction and maintain focus on delivery outcomes.
• Able to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, delivery partners and contractors, and to operate with credibility in a complex and high-profile programme environment.
• A sound understanding of programme delivery, including planning, risk management, governance and performance monitoring, with the ability to interpret and act on complex information.
• Able to provide clear, practical advice and translate technical or delivery issues into matters that support effective decision-making.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain control across multiple workstreams.
• A consistent focus on quality, accuracy and attention to detail.

Aptitude

Essential

• A professional and measured approach, demonstrating sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• A clear and confident communicator, able to engage constructively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the resilience to deliver in a complex and evolving programme environment.
• Demonstrates behaviours aligned to organisational values, including professionalism, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

NWUHG (The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust and James Paget University Hospital)

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Registered with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development through maintenance of a portfolio.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapist or Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Management skills or leadership training
• Post Graduate course relevant to this speciality

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work across 7 day service
• Relevant experience working within the NHS environment
• Evidence of experience and advanced skills in completing Acute Medicine Assessments, rehabilitation and interventions and working within a Multidisciplinary Team.
• Knowledge of current Health and Health & Social Care initiatives and their potential impact on stake holders
• Education of other MDT members.
• Practice Educator experience
• Experience of MDT goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures.
• Supervision of and delegation of work to others.
• Knowledge of community-based therapy services and services that external partners offer.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out in-depth Therapy assessment of patients with complex needs.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently and safely within clinical boundaries, in clinical areas, to deliver high standards of care for acute medicine patients.
• Ability to present information both written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
• Evidence of people management and leadership skills
• Ability to use standardised assessments appropriate to the client group
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate treatment
• Advanced communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Problem Solving and Advanced Clinical Reasoning skills
• Ability to make sound judgements and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations.
• Ability to work across professional boundaries and at all levels
• A thorough understanding of the social care system and complex discharge needs regarding Urgent Care and Acute Medicine patients.
• Reflective and open to new learning, challenges and change.
• Able to work flexibly according to the needs and demands of the service.
• Be a car driver or able to travel between trusts and where appropriate respond within 45 minutes when responding to oncalls (24 hours)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience.
• Able to lead, motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to analyse activity and outcome data accurately and objectively.
• Willingness to share skills, knowledge and experience with other members of the MDT.
• Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
• Able to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team
• Ability to keep accurate and legible documentation

Desirable

• Evidence of using Clinical Governance Framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care.

Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Flexibility and adaptable; able to respond effectively to service demands
• Compassionate and empathetic; with a strong commitment to person centred care
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision Resilient, with the ability to manage pressure and challenging situation constructively

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (hons) Radiotherapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD activity

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a Radiographer
• Good experience of working across a range of treatment delivery and planning activities within the Radiotherapy Department

Desirable

• Experience of Elekta and Halcyon Linacs
• Experience of Brachytherapy
• Experience of Toshiba CT

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene Standards
• Within a designated area/service and all of its facilities.
• To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training as required meeting the above.
• To be responsible for the collection and safe removal of paper waste within your area/service of work.
• To provide pantry/kitchen duties including clearing of the dining area and washing up as required.
• To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) as required.
• Responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies and to ensure that these are available within the designated area/service.
• It is everyones responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.

Person Specification

Training

Desirable

• General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene

Knowledge

Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations

Other

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff.
• Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards.
• Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training
• Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor.
• Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis.
• Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.

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

Summerhill Services Limited

Address

Tamarind Centre

165 Yardley Green Road

Birmingham

B9 5PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Digital Research Access Manager will provide strategic leadership, governance, and system-wide oversight to unlock the value of digital data for commercial clinical research across Sussex. Reporting to the CRDC Research Business Manager, the postholder will hold overall accountability for the design, integration, and delivery of transformational, scalable digital pathways that enable rapid, data-driven participant identification across multiple care settings. This role is key in enabling change in the way participants are identified for commercial clinical trials, improving speed and efficiency, whilst widening opportunities across our community. A core responsibility of this role is the direct leadership and line management of up to 4 Band 6 Digital Research Facilitators (funding is currently available for one post,with potential to expand to a maximum of 4 if additional funding is identified). The Manager will translate strategic regional research objectives into operational reality by guiding the Facilitators work program, removing complex cross-organisational data barriers, and fostering key relationships across the Integrated Care System(ICS) to streamline secondary and primary care workflows.The postholder will oversee the performance frameworks that ensure the team meets strict national metrics and will champion the strategic use of regional datasets to drive health equality and attract commercial investment. Bringing a clinical professional background alongside proven expertise in embedding digital innovation, the postholder will act as a senior expert, bridging the gap between clinical safety, digital system integration, and commercial research delivery. The role also includesdeputising for the CRDC Research Business Manager where required.

Refer to the Job descriptions and specification for full details

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Current or prior clinical professional registration

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and awareness of the specialist field of business management to Masters level or via equivalent focussed experience with expert knowledge in each area of role In-depth understanding of digital research systems, data flows, and participant identification pathways. Strong knowledge of information governance, GDPR, and ethical use of routinely collected health data. Experience of managing Change Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation Knowledge of NHS commissioning and planning process Understanding of commercial clinical research processes, feasibility, and study set-up requirements. Knowledge of primary, secondary, and community care data environments across an ICS. Familiarity with national digital research initiatives (e.g., PRIDES, Patients Know Best, Secure Data Environment, NHS App functionality).

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Ability to interpret complex clinical trial protocols and translate them into digital delivery pathways. Highly effective communicator able to adapt style for senior leaders, clinicians, sponsors, and the public. Skilled in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders across multiple organisations and sectors. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage busy operational teams and secure buy-in. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical, operational, and governance issues. Ability to present complex information clearly in written, verbal, and digital formats. Skilled in leading change and embedding new digital processes across diverse care settings.

People Management and Development

Essential

• Proven line management skills. Evidence of teambuilding capability to operate confidently across multiple organisations' digital data environments and organisational contexts. Establishes effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross-organisational service. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and high-quality digital research delivery. Provides coaching and guidance to staff and partners on digital research pathways and data-enabled recruitment. Supports agile and flexible working across diverse health and care settings, ensuring staff are equipped to work effectively beyond the Trust. Ensures team wellbeing, workload balance, and adherence to UHSussex values in all aspects of practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Experience delivering or supporting digital components of clinical research, ideally including commercial trials. Experience working across multiple health and care organisations within an ICS or similar system. Experience engaging primary care and other partners in research or digital transformation initiatives. Experience collaborating with sponsors/CROs and responding to commercial research requirements. Experience leading or supervising staff and coordinating cross-organisational workstreams. Experience gathering and acting on patient, public, and provider feedback to improve services. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and public involvement initiatives (advisory fora, community strategies, consent-to-contact registries) Strong IT proficiency for digital tools, dashboards, project management software and programme planning support Experience managing multi partner, cross sector clinical research collaborations

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex data requirements and determine optimal digital pathways for participant identification. Ability to redesign research processes or implement system wide improvements (trial setup, recruitment, delivery optimisation) Sound judgement in balancing research needs with IG, ethical, and operational constraints. Ability to assess feasibility risks and propose evidence-based solutions. Skilled in evaluating digital processes and identifying opportunities for improvement and standardisation. Ability to make autonomous decisions in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Strategic portfolio planning experience (aligning studies with NHS capacity and population needs)

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex digital research processes and participant-identification pathways. Leads the development and implementation of new digital approaches across multiple organisations, determining priorities and actions without direct supervision. Exercises significant discretion in interpreting clinical trial requirements, information governance constraints, and operational realities to recommend the most appropriate digital solutions. Acts as the senior specialist for digital research access within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, providing authoritative advice to colleagues, partners, and senior leaders. Identifies risks, issues, and opportunities proactively, taking independent action to resolve problems and escalate only when necessary. Represents the CRDC and UHSussex in regional and national forums, making decisions that influence digital research delivery beyond the Trust. Operates with a high degree of independence when engaging external stakeholders, including sponsors, CROs, primary care, and ICS partners, ensuring commitments are met and expectations managed. Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect these standards

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Work collaboratively with clinicians, managers, and external partners to deliver transformative and cost-effective changes which are fit for purpose and affordable.

• Maintain a clear understanding of how the services that support research delivery operate and the challenges they face in approving requests to support research within the required timeframe.

• To work with service managers to define optimal study set up pathways and supporting processes that are deliverable, sustainable, and meet national research delivery metrics.

• Develop and implement policy and SOPs in relation to agreed research pathways, both across departments within UHSussex, and in other health and care organisations across Sussex (for example other Trusts, General Practice)

• Support research leads in setting standards and providing quality assurance of research support services across the system to reduce variation in set-up timelines and drive efficiency of clinical trial delivery.

• Drive, track, record, and share progress in delivering the NIHR commercial research delivery targets.

• Work with other key senior managers to monitor compliance to agreed pathways, investigate breaches, escalate as appropriate and make required adjustments.

• Support the implementation of integrated services and pathway specific access to rapid diagnostic services locally through collaborative work across the Surrey and Sussex system and promote a sense of collective responsibility across partners

• Maximise research training across the system, by directing the identification and mapping of research training needs across all Sussex health care organisations and departments, ensuring equitable access to high-quality development opportunities.

• Respond quickly and appropriately to concerns regarding barriers to meeting government research set up metrics escalated by colleagues within the scope of the role, with a proactive and problem-solving approach to resolution of issues.

• Create a detailed work plan for the creation of pathways to increase the speed of research set up, with clear objectives, defined outputs and supporting action logs and risk logs for CRDC Management team sign off.

• Lead on the implementation of lean methodology and standardisation.

Communication

• Agree mechanism and format for progress updates to CRDC Management team, CRDC Steering Group and research delivery service managers.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, persuade, and motivate internal and external staff to drive process innovation, service development, and collaborative working across the Trust and wider system partners.

• Ability to challenge approaches where they are sub optimal and adopt a motivational and persuasive communication style to ensure secure an improved approach is adopted.

• Demonstrated proficiency in converting complex metrics and protocol requirements into actionable operational plans, driving service efficiency and data-informed decision-making both within the Trust and across external partner organisations.

• Communicates effectively with regional and national NIHR infrastructure, including other Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the CRDC UK Network, and the South East Regional Research Delivery Network, to share learning, align processes, and support coordinated digital research deliver.

• Work closely with clinical and governance teams within UHSussex and research delivery teams to ensure processes are collaborative and all parties are informed.

• Contribute to formal reports as required by UHSussex Research and Innovation and CRDC Sussex utilising necessary software/ tools and working closely.

Service delivery and improvement

• Buildcollaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders and clinicians, to drive change.

People management and development

The post holder will have line management responsibilities as the CRDC team grows, and will work closely with the Deputy Head of Research(Governance & Performance Manager) and the CRDC Lead Nurse and Business Manager to support the training of Research Governance staff within various research delivery settings to study set up pathways.

• Act as a coach/mentor to support staff in improvement methodology and the implementation of change.

• Establish effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross organisational service, supporting staff to work flexibly and collaboratively across Sussex.

• Identify learning and development needs within the team and across partner organisations, coordinating access to appropriate training and resources.

• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to concerns escalated by colleagues within the scope of the role and adopts a problem-solving approach to tasks.

• Act as a role model by promoting a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture aligned with UHSussex values, encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and reflective practice.

• Support staff wellbeing and workload management, ensuring safe, sustainable working practices in a complex and evolving digital research environment.

Patient care delivery

• Ensure that all digital research processes uphold the highest standards of patient safety, confidentiality, and dignity, aligning with UHSussex values and the organisations commitment to putting patients first.

• Promote robust governance across all research data pathways, ensuring that patient information is handled lawfully, ethically, and transparently.

• Where possible enables research delivery for a study at multiple locations to reduce research participants requirements to travel.

Learning and development

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager.

• Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, encouraging innovation, curiosity, and shared problem solving

Key working relationships

Internal:

• Research Senior Management Team

• CRDC Sussex Management Group

• Divisional Clinical Management Teams

• Chief & Principal Investigators

• Research Delivery Staff

• UHSussexResearch Governance Department

• Pathology Services

• Imaging Services

• Finance and Procurement Services

External:

• NHS Trusts across Sussex

• Primary Care Research Federations

• Private Diagnostic Service Providers

• SussexCommunity Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)

• South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN)

• Commercial trial sponsors and Contract Research Organisations

• National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR)

• CRDC UK Network
• other CRDCs and CRDCs in Primary Care

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and awareness of business management to Masters level or via extensive and equivalent experience with expert knowledge. Experience of managing change Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation Experience of working with multi-disciplinary personnel within the NHS. Post-graduate experience in managing change across multiple disciplines at NHS management level. Ability to develop a range of plans for performance & service improvement. Understanding of commercial clinical AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I Post-graduate experience in managing change across multiple disciplines at NHS management level. Understanding of commercial clinical research processes, feasibility, and study set-up requirements. Project management qualification i.e PRINCE 2 Service improvement experience Experience of policy development Leadership qualification AF AF/I AF AF/I AF/I AF research processes, feasibility, and study set up requirements. Understanding of research governance. Leadership experience

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective communicator able to adapt style for senior leaders, clinicians, sponsors, and the public. Skilled in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders across multiple organisations. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage busy operational teams and secure buy-in. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical, operational, and governance issues. Experience of working pro-actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure. Manage a complex workload with conflicting priorities and statutory deadlines. Ability to present complex information clearly in written, verbal, and digital formats. AF/I AF/I AF/I I Experience of working pro actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure. Manage a complex workload, conflicting priorities and statutory deadlines. AF/I Skilled in leading change and embedding new digital processes across diverse care settings. Excellent IT skills

People Management and Development

Essential

• Proven line management skills. Evidence of teambuilding capability, ability to operate confidently across multiple organisations. Establishes effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross organisational service. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and high-quality research delivery. Provides coaching and guidance to staff and partners on research pathways and efficient study set up. Supports agile and flexible working across diverse health and care settings, ensuring staff are equipped to work effectively beyond the Trust. Ensures team wellbeing, workload balance, and adherence to UHSussex values in all aspects of practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles. Experience gathering and acting on patient, public, and provider feedback to improve services. Expertise in stakeholder engagement.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to redesign research processes and implement system wide changes (trial setup optimisation). Sound judgement in balancing research needs with operational constraints. Ability to assess feasibility risks and propose evidence-based solutions. Skilled in identifying opportunities for improvement and standardisation. Own transport and current driving licence

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex digital research processes and participant-identification pathways. Leads the development and implementation of new digital approaches across multiple organisations, determining priorities and actions without direct supervision. Acts as the specialist for study set up within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, providing authoritative advice to colleagues, partners, and senior leaders. Identifies risks, issues, and opportunities proactively, taking independent action to resolve problems and escalate only when necessary. Represents the CRDC and UHSussex in regional and national forums, making decisions that influence research delivery beyond the Trust. Operates with a high degree of independence when engaging internal and external stakeholders. Able to interpret national and local guidance autonomously to develop local policies to reflect standards. Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex research processes.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

The Patients Booking Hub work to a shift pattern on a rota published at least 8 weeks in advance, please see below:

5 x 7.5 hour shifts per week on a rota of which:

1 x shift will be an early shift of 07:30-15:301 x shift will be a late shift of 12:00 20:003 x shift will be between either: 08:0016:00, 08:3016:30, 09:00-17:001 x 6 hour Saturday shift per month with a day off in the same week preceding and an additional 30 minutes on 3 of the other 4 shifts in the preceding week to make it 37.5 hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE at Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in in Business Administration / Customer Service / IT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an office environment
• Experience of working in a public facing role

Desirable

• Relevant experience within the NHS

Further Training

Essential

• Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.

Desirable

• Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software
• Previous experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne (area specific software)

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job summary

Person Specification

Qualification/Educat/Training

Essential

• DN qualification (certificate, diploma or degree) or knowledge of community services
• Registered nurse or paramedic
• Previous experience in triaging

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Community Services
• Recent experience working within the community or acute setting
• Experience managing resources and workload, e.g. effective use of team skill mix, appropriate delegation of patient care, supervision of junior staff
• Recent Triage Experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of discharge planning

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Ability to maintain access databases and excel spread sheets.
• Understanding of current issues, policies and frameworks
• Knowledge and understanding of needs of patients carers and knowledge of relevant statutory and voluntary services and how to access these
• Knowledge and understanding of the role and function of the all Community and Acute Services
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and ability to work in partnership with the clinical team leader to implement strategies
• Working knowledge of equal opportunities, equities and diversities
• Working knowledge and understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other professionals and agencies and autonomously
• Ability to adopt a constructive and logical approach to dealing with conflict, and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively
• Ability to manage complaints effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, ability to establish rapport and work effectively with colleagues and others, to influence and negotiate and facilitate equitable access to service.
• Ability to take proactive approach to facilitating hospital discharge / preventing inappropriate admission
• Good written communication skills, ability to produce contemporaneous accurate and concise patient records, reports and other relevant documentation when working within time constraints
• Ability to manage own and others time effectively, e.g. reprioritising when working under pressure district nursing, and to seek opportunities to do this
• Ability and willingness to contribute to service development opportunities, e.g. developing guidelines, policies, primary care services
• Ability to work independently using initiative and making decisions appropriately
• IT literate

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly including unsocial hours and weekends
• IT 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.

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Woodside Health Centre

3 Enmore Road

Croydon

SE25 5NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

• Support the management team to ensure an efficient and appropriate service is provided to our customers.
• Assist the senior management team to ensure work is done in an organised manner.
• Record and submit clinical incident information when events happen through non-conformance reporting.
• Address customer complaints in a professional manner and ensure concerns are followed up.
• Follow work instructions accurately to maintain quality service to patients / Customers.
• Ensure traceability system is used appropriately.

1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

• Commit to continuing personal and professional development both through departmental and trust training schemes.
• Assist the senior management team in ensuring that the Trusts decontamination facilities work in accordance with all relevant guidelines.
• Support and adapt to any changes that are implemented to improve the service.
• Participate in Staff Development Review in accordance with Trust policy.
• Ensure that all required checks are carried out as and when instructed to do so.
• Participate in the audit process.
• Ensure all applicable trust standard operating procedures and policies are followed in HSDU / EDU. E.g., Attendance Management Policy.

1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOURCES

• Work flexibly in all areas of this multidisciplinary department, including weekends.
• Support endoscopy emergency 24/7 provision by being part of on call team for EDU.
• Operate all relevant equipment in accordance with department work instructions and training. Report any failures that may interfere with the service.
• support in training staff.
• Use resources effectively and efficiently.
• Handle bulky items in accordance with Manual Handling training.
• Ensure a clean, safe working environment and adherence to legislation and departmental/Trust policies.
• Top up production area with stock, ensuring that records are kept, and stock is rotated.
• Maintain competency in the use of specialist equipment appropriate to the clinical setting.

1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION SERVICES / TRUST IT SYSTEMS

• Ensure tracking & traceability programme is running properly, troubleshooting problems if appropriately trained to do so or reporting to management.
• Communicate departmental issues quickly and share knowledge.
• Accurately record all necessary information for reprocessing of medical devices
• To use E-Roster, T Doc, Q Safe and other trust electronic systems where required.
• conduct internal audits and participate in external audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Four GCSEs grade D or above including maths and English or equivalent.
• Previous experience within decontamination services of supervising teams

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within decontamination services of supervising teams
• Previous supervision and training of new or junior staff
• Knowledge and previous application of quality systems within decontamination

Desirable

• Working understanding of HR process within health care sector

Skills

Essential

• Able to coach and provide feedback on team and individual performance
• Excellent communication and organisational ability
• Able to lead, motivate teams and effectively manage conflict
• Customer focused with the ability to make objective decisions

Behavioural qualities

Essential

• Courteous and Respectful
• Kind and Helpful
• Responsive Communication
• Effective and Professional
• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, located in Gatwick.

Hours

37.5 hours working 11.5 hour shift patterns, 7am-7:30pm working 3 days a week. Rolling shift pattern.

Salary

Salary ranges between £34,428- £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.

You will also receive a golden hello payment of £3,500 which is paid in 4 instalments, upon starting.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Brook House

Perimeter Road South

Gatwick

Surrey

RH6 0PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Core Professional Qualification RMN/RNLD/OT/SW.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with ongoing and mental health needs.
• Experience of working with people at risk
• Can demonstrate experience of formulating care plans for people.

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Skills

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital & Aire Court

Leeds

LS12 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.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.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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

Application Completion

Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or equivalent knowledge.
• NVQ level 3 in customer care/support services

Desirable

• Level 3 leadership/ supervisory qualification or above

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Customer Service Experience
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Keyboard/typing skills
• Health and safety awareness
• Demonstrable experience of supervising a team in a high-volume customer service environment.

Desirable

• Experience of telephony or radio communication systems
• Experience in hospital or similar environment
• Recent experience of team leading
• Knowledge of NHS Emergency Codes and Procedures.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate and receive sensitive information
• Provide and receive routine information requiring tact and persuasive skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and lead a team
• Flexibility towards working arrangements
• Must be able to work unsocial hours including public holidays and weekends as per service need.
• Caring and understanding approach
• Keeps calm under pressure and in difficult situations

Desirable

• Ability to handle and de-escalate difficult or aggressive callers

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Shows motivation in developing new skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

Essential

• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise multiple conflicting urgent tasks (e.g., simultaneous emergency bleeps and helpdesk escalations)

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

CHH

Castle Hill Hospital

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.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.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Skills and Attributes

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Prince Philip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr

Llanelli

SA14 8QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior member of the management team, the role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on oversight of reporting, compliance, payroll, audit, budgeting, forecasting and team development. You will play a central role in improving financial systems and processes, including embedding and maximising the benefit of the new finance system implemented on 1st April.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring a high-quality, efficient, compliant and responsive service.
• Contribute as a senior management leader, bringing financial expertise, commercial awareness and constructive challenge to organisational decision-making.
• Lead, manage and develop the finance team, ensuring clear accountability, effective performance management, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and long-term financial planning, ensuring robust oversight of financial sustainability, risk and resource allocation.
• Provide clear, timely and insightful financial reporting and analysis to budget holders, senior leaders, the Senior Management Team, Trustee Board and relevant Sub Committees.
• Oversee accurate monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, year-end accounts and preparation for external audit.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, policies and procedures across the organisation and trading company.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory, charity accounting, payroll, tax and reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll delivery, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, appropriate controls, reconciliations and alignment with People processes.
• Lead finance process improvement, maximising the benefits of systems, data and automation to improve efficiency, reporting quality, controls and user experience.
• Embed and develop effective workflows, data quality and reporting from the new finance system to support better decision-making across the organisation.
• Lead and strengthen procurement and contract management processes, ensuring value for money, clear accountability, appropriate controls and effective supplier relationships.
• Lead the annual insurance renewal process, coordinating input from key stakeholders and ensuring appropriate cover, effective governance and clear oversight of organisational risks.
• Support effective risk management across the organisation, ensuring financial, operational and compliance risks are identified, monitored and reported clearly.

We also expect all staff to undertake any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading, as requested by your line manager or their higher level of authority.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Criteria
• Fully qualified accountant, or qualified by significant relevant experience, with strong technical finance knowledge.
• Strong senior management experience, including leading a finance function, influencing organisational decision-making and working with senior leaders, Boards or Committees.
• A strong systems thinker, able to see the bigger picture, generate pioneering and courageous change or improvements to the organisation
• Significant experience of budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, payroll, audit, statutory reporting and financial controls.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a finance team, creating a compassionate culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyse and clearly communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Confident user of finance systems, AI and Excel, with experience of automating and improving processes, reporting and controls through better use of systems and data.
• Knowledge of SORP and charity finance.
• Experience of risk management

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria
• Charity or not-for-profit experience.
• Experience in completing annual consolidated accounts, using SORP.
• Experience in completing tax returns.
• Project management experience and using software to support projects
• Salary exchange and HMRC legislation
• Knowledge of pension legislation

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

Forget Me Not Childrens Hospice

Address

Fell Greave Road

Huddersfield

HD2 1NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for ordering of all ward supplies, including ward stores, patient documentation, stationery and electronic/IT equipment via the electronic Oracle system. This will include routine orders to maintain the agreed stock levels, ensuring that orders are placed in time to meet the weekly delivery deadlines, and any ad hoc orders to meet patient needs, specialist equipment or ward furniture and IT requirements. Rarely paper nonstock orders may be required.

To carry out administrative duties such as photocopying as instructed by the Ward Manager.

To develop a good working relationship with the Procurement department.

To develop robust stock management systems to ensure that ward stocks are maintained within the defined upper and lower stock limits and to the budget constraints. This will require working closely with the Ward Manager and Matron.

To ensure that stores are unloaded on the day of delivery.

To open and distribute mail, forwarding letters to patients who have already been discharged or transferred to other wards. To ensure any mail for deceased patients is forwarded to the documented next-of-kin.

To act as the liaison with the Trusts Facilities Department with regard to maintenance jobs and repairs. To ensure that any out-of-order lifts which would be used to gain access to the ward have been reported to the Maintenance Help Desk.

To provide cover for other ward areas as directed by the Service Manager.

To assist with the training of new members of staff as appropriate.

To update the live shared discharge tracker throughout the day, detailing definite and possible discharges of patients.

To book diagnostic tests and scans for patients as directed by clinical teams

To ensure that the How Are We Doing (HRWD) patient survey forms are distributed and completed.

To book Hospital Transport as directed. To maintain a cross-back of transport requests.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Customer Care Experience
• Previous clerical/reception experience coupled with the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills combined with an effective and good telephone manner

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent demonstrable 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY. (Essential driving license and access to vehicle)

Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the published expiry date so an early application will ensure that you dont miss out on this opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A BPS accredited degree in Psychology.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of research in the NHS.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• Knowledge of mental health
• Knowledge of quantitative research

Desirable

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
• An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context.

Skills

Essential

• Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues.

Other

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
• Ability to travel independently

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Sophie Centre, Julian Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing degree or equivalent RN(MH)
• Membership qualification or willingness to undertake training

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with mental health needs

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work regularly unsupervised
• Good Observation and reporting Skills
• Ability to display calm, mature response to difficult situations

Desirable

• Ability to supervise others

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality

Desirable

• Awareness of security and its impact and willingness to expand knowledge on it
• Working knowledge/application of the Mental Health Act 1993

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently
• Awareness and understanding equity and diversity issues

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

City Anchorage

Julian Hospital

Norwich

NR2 3TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organise and support meetings, maintain action logs, produce minutes and provide wider administrative support to the Patient Safety and Clinical Governance teams.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to improve reporting processes, data quality and the effective use of risk management systems to support continuous improvement in patient safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with administration, governance, risk management, or patient safety experience who is looking to make a meaningful contribution to improving the quality and safety of healthcare services.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively and accurately without supervision, using own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with confidential and complex/sensitive information

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Incident reporting systems and how to effectively use the data analysis

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's House

Leeds

LS7 3JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, RLDN OT, Social Worker.
• Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC

Desirable

• Masters Level Degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Leadership and clinical care
• Performance management

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to all Trust locations.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80 St Stephens

Norwich

NR1 3RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9 / A* - C, including Mathematics and English (ENIC equivalent) Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates o
• Basic computer literacy
• NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate

Desirable

• A Level or Level 3 Qualification
• Undertake personal development to meet identified needs

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Literacy and numeric skills
• Understand Health and Safety

Desirable

• Experience in operating electronic equipment
• Previous work in theatre environment

Skill and abilities

Essential

• Reliable
• Willing to learn
• Able to follow instruction

Desirable

• Ability to use electronic patient management system
• Administrative skill

Personal attributes and HEART values

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values
• Puncture and hard working

Desirable

• Attention to details
• Recognise professional boundaries

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Duties:

To participate in the department 7 day service including weekends

To deal with enquires received over the telephone and within Pharmacy Stores environment referring to the Senior Technicians if necessary.

To attend promptly to all internal and external customers and provide a high standard of customer service.

To be responsible for data accuracy on the computer system.

To undergo training to ensure competence.

To follow all procedures and policies in the department, including any other relevant duties, as may be required by the Director of Pharmacy.

To maintain satisfactory personal performance and professional standards and achieve, where possible, agreed objectives described in the Annual Staff Appraisal system.

All King's College Hospital NHS Trust employees must carry out their duties with due regard to the Fair Access Policy and respect the cultural beliefs and customs held by clients and staff.

To ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation, national and local policies and procedures.

To comply with the Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions of King's College Hospital NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics grades A-C or grades 4-9
• NVQ Level 2 accredited knowledge in Pharmacy Services or willing to work towards obtaining.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Ability to understand the importance of the medicines supply chain in a hospital environment
• Stock Handling Experience

Desirable

• Experience in Hospital Environment
• Experience of training staff members

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative in an accurate, methodical manner
• Ability to resolve/escalate emergency stock problems
• Able to work in busy demand-led service including on wards and stores and to respond to changing situations and environments

Desirable

• To be able to analyse Ward Stock Usage figures and adjust Stock levels accordingly

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

ORPINGTON

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
• Timekeeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other trust systems
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patients/service user interactions, observations and metrics
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative appropriately
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, colleagues and other professionals
• Caring and empathetic
• Motivated and with a pro-active approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to providing high quality patient care
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care
• Personal resilience
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image.
• Reliable, adaptable and dependable

Desirable

• Keyboard skills
• Venepuncture

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays and on calls
• Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Ability to travel between sites from which the trust undertakes its business, or attending meetings or trianing off site.

Other Requirements

Essential

• promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere o Trust Values and professional behaviours

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations knowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
• National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2

Desirable

• Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in health or social care
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation
• Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding
• Understanding work-related boundaries
• Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
• Computer skills
• Clinical policies and procedures
• Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the Trust previously

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within primary care
• Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the code of conduct
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other staff
• Stay up to date with clinical guidelines and best practice
• Knowledge of SystmOne desirable

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Grove Rd,

Felixstowe

Essex

IP11 9GA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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