Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications + Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Occupational Therapy professional qualification

Desirable

• Completion of a Fieldwork Educators' course

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post qualification clinical experience
• Experience of using relevant occupational therapy assessment and implementing interventions
• Experience of using relevant occupational therapy assessment and implementing interventions
• Experience in applying knowledge of the impact of health and disability on occupational performance, participation and identity
• Evidence of an interest and skills in specialist area
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to service development/project work
• Experience as a supervisor
• Experience of group facilitation
• Experience of supporting students on placement

Driving Licence

Essential

• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check job description and person specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Band 6 - Additionally Completion of Fieldwork educators' course

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with people with mental health and or Learning Disabilities (can be pre-qualification)
• Knowledge of occupational frames of reference and approaches
• Knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
• Knowledge of the impact of health and disability on occupational performance, participation and identity
• Interest and skills in specialist area

Desirable

• Band 6- Experience of contributing to service development/project work
• Band 6- Experience as a supervisor
• Band 6- Experience of group facilitation
• Band 6- Experience of supporting students on placement

Dricing Licence

Essential

• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy."

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• 1st level Degree relevant to clinical specialty
• Portfolio to show evidence and experience in Long Term Neurological Conditions
• Demonstrable experience within a minimum of one specialty area, Parkinson's, epilepsy, MS or MND
• Willingness and ability to work towards masters level qualification and None medical prescribing
• Successful completion of Neuroscience Module

Desirable

• Post basic qualification in leadership and / or management
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant and demonstrable advanced clinical experience within Neurology
• Ability to demonstrate experience in leading and developing patient pathways
• Evidence line management experience of ward/ specialist nursing teams.
• Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change
• Experience in clinical audit / benchmarking
• Evidence of Independent clinical decision making
• Demonstrates specialist expertise in relation to long term neurological conditions underpinned by theory in a minimum of 1 specialist area.
• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators relevant to specialty
• Ability to deliver educational programs relevant to specialty incorporating a varied audience
• Ability to write reports demonstrating alignment of the relevant service to the trust strategic objectives
• Ability to initiate, undertake and participate in audit and research relevant to service needs.

Desirable

• Evidence of proactive involvement in the development of nurses and nursing practice
• Evidence of demonstrating advancements in relevant clinical via presentations at conferences.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Extensive skills in history taking and clinical examination
• Ability to collaborate and work with other clinicians.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills
• Demonstrate high standards of communication / negotiation skills
• Is able to make operational judgments involving complex facts/situations
• Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately
• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture
• Computer literacy

Other

Essential

• Honest, open minded, treat colleagues with dignity and respect
• Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels
• Inspires others and leads by example
• Commitment to adopt the Walton way values and act as role model for nursing
• Flexible in approach

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 Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*To provide professional advice and support to staff and managers at all levels on the application of policies and procedures and current employment law relating to people management issues.

*To support the team with employee relations activity providing advice and guidance as appropriate.

*Support managers with the effective management of absence including providing HR support at meetings.

*Support the team to ensure compliance with employment legislation and proactively be aware of the implications of existing and forthcoming legislation.

*Assist the HR Team to ensure that change management complies with the Organisational Change Policy. Supporting managers with formal consultation, engagement, group meetings, 1to1 meetings etc.

*To support the team to provide accurate and consistent advice on the interpretation of Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

*Advise on and administer the process for Maternity/Adoption/Paternity leave.

*Develop standard documentation where appropriate to ensure consistency of interpretation and application.

*Carry out job evaluation/grading reviews as necessary within the remit of 'Agenda for Change' and as a fully trained 'matcher/evaluator'.

*Support managers through the recruitment process including advising on best practice, equal opportunities legislation and sitting on interview panels as and when necessary.

*Assist in the development and delivery of HR management training programmes as appropriate.

*To support and supervise the People, HR, Absence & Occupational Health Admin Assistants to ensure they deliver a responsive, efficient, quality service to ECCH.

*Support the development and implementation of specific HR policies and procedures.

*Provide coaching and guidance to managers on people management best practices, including handling employee relations, absence management, and performance issues.

*All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

*Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

*Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Degree or CIPD Level 5 qualification, and equivalent level of knowledge & experience
• *Evidence of continuous professional development
• *Registered with CIPD

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working in an HR department/setting
• *An understanding of HR policies and procedures
• *Handling sensitive material of a confidential nature
• *Experience of providing coaching and guidance to managers

Desirable

• *NHS experience and experience of Agenda for Change terms and Conditions
• *Previous experience of Employee Service Record (ESR)

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Skills and Knowledge:
• *Excellent written and communication and skills
• *Experience of report writing including analysis of data
• *Highly developed working knowledge of MS Office packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.
• *Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• *Knowledge of current employment legislation
• *Ability to meet specific deadlines
• Personal Attributes:
• *Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
• *Self-motivating and resilient
• *Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required
• *Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
• (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together)

Desirable

• Skills and Knowledge:
• *Knowledge and understanding of TUPE 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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Hamilton House

Battery Green Road

Lowestoft

Suffolk

NR32 1DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ecch.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered nurse at degree level.
• oCurrently registered with NMC
• oPost registration qualification appropriate to cancer speciality
• oEvidence of relevant continued professional development relevant to the clinical area

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills qualification
• Level 2 psychology skills certificate
• Recognised teaching qualification or working towards
• Fundamentals in Cancer Care (level 7 module) or equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• oRelevant post registration experience at band 6 or above in oncology or tumour site related clinical area
• oPrevious experience of teaching and developing teaching materials
• oDemonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice with experience of dealing with complex clinical scenarios and interpreting complex needs of patients

Desirable

• oExperience and Knowledge of Urological Surgical interventions

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

London Northwest NHS Trust

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
• Experience Training others

Desirable

• Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
• Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management
• Post graduate clinical experience in paediatric dysphagia

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP
• Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
• Understanding of Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education)
• Knowledge of the principles of audit
• Good understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Up to date knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
• Holistic view of communication problems and philosophy to back this
• Ability to organise and manage own caseload independently and support other more junior staff manage their caseload.

Other

Essential

• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre,

7e Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
• Experience Training others

Desirable

• Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
• Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP
• Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
• Understanding of Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education)
• Knowledge of the principles of audit
• Good understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Up to date knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
• Holistic view of communication problems and philosophy to back this
• Ability to organise and manage own caseload independently and support other more junior staff manage their caseload.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

7e Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Evidence or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development
• Post graduate courses/ education in Biomechanics / MSK (Cert or Diploma to M level accreditation)

Desirable

• Evidence of Study in area of Specialist interest

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload, neurology, rheumatology, orthopaedic or sports medicine caseload
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / musculoskeletal pathology types / the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Desirable

• Evidence of Teaching

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of RCOP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment
• In depth / extended knowledge in the management of Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
• A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its implications in care provision
• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery

Desirable

• Intermediate to Advanced IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Packages

Other

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

Alexander Avenue

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in an area of podiatry Experience

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of RCoP and HCPC codes of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload o
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

Desirable

• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Other

Essential

• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements.
• Ability to cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and allay anxieties

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See briefing pack for further details

Dispensary Duties

To carry out the validation, labelling, dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the outpatient pharmacy

To calculate varying degrees of complex doses and quantities to supply on prescriptions

To undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items prior to the final accuracy check

To work on the pharmacy outpatient reception, taking in and handing out prescriptions, taking payment and dealing with customer queries

Use the Electronic Patient Record system to locate and print outpatient prescriptions

To securely and accurately input data, patient and prescription details onto the computer system and assist with the maintenance of records relating to work and workload statistics

To participate in the ordering, receipt of goods, stock checks and stock control of medicines in the outpatient pharmacy, ensuring efficient use of pharmaceuticals and resources

To assist with the dispensing, recording, maintenance, issue and receipt of Controlled Drugs as appropriate

To work under the supervision of site pharmacy manager within the outpatient dispensary to ensure efficient workflow and pharmacy provision

To carry out general duties, including stock and preparation of bottles, sundry items, additional information and labels, packaging, and counting and cleaning equipment

To use the prescription tracking system to record patient information and monitor and audit the transit of prescriptions through the dispensing, checking and delivery processes

• To assist with the monitoring of the till to enable the team to process transactions efficiently
• To monitor and record safe storage of stock by carrying out environmental temperature checks, expiry date checking, stock checks and assisting in the rotation of stock
• To clean shelving where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy, organised and fit for purpose condition

Communication

To provide / receive routine information that may require tact or persuasive skills where there may be difficulties in understanding, especially when answering the telephone

To provide medication information verbally or in written format to outpatients or their representatives

General Duties

• To work flexibly to support the team and service needs
• To adhere to all policies and procedures for CHS and CHFT
• To complete all mandatory training
• To participate in and contribute towards an annual individual appraisal, with the dual goals of enhancing performance and developing a personal development plan
• To carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity policy
• To seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
• To maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Mathematics passed at grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent)
• Completed NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills / BTEC Level 2 certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent Pharmacy Assistant course approved by GPhC

Knowledge & Skill

Essential

• Excellent customer service skills
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• Flexible, enthusiastic approach
• Evidence of good team working and interpersonal skills
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detai
• Able to understand and follow written procedures
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to form positive relationships
• Organised, tidy and methodical
• Able to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
• Able to deal with frequent interruptions, stressful situations or changing priorities whilst completing planned work
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
• Keyboard skills. Able to use basic Microsoft Office application
• Demonstrate accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including - Simple calculations e.g. Addition, subtraction, division and multiplication; and Percentages, decimal, fractions and ratios

Desirable

• Able to deal with difficult, angry, annoyed patients and/or healthcare colleagues

Experience

Essential

• Experience of direct customer facing contact
• Able to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant

Desirable

• Experience working in the hospital environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

CHS Pharmacy, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Skills

Receive and review information and escalate where appropriate.Maintain close liaison with departmental heads on practical aspects of security precautions and to the unit security officer.Communication both written and verbal, to all levels of staff relating to the provision of estates services.Advise, remind, and encourage staff members to develop an interest in crime prevention and protection of personal, patients and Trust property.Keeping a record of all duties carried out each shift in a personal log as well as entering in the office log.Issuing and recording of access control ID cards and issue of secure keys.Complete incident reports as requested by the Senior Estates Officer/Security ManagerSupport the Equality & Diversity Agenda within the Directorate.To participate in contingency plans on emergencies in the regulation, control and supervision of traffic as laid down in the major incident manual.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Hold or willing to work towards SIA licenses for Security Guarding & Public Space CCTVUndertake such training as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the post as agreed with the Senior Estates Officer/Security Manager

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

Pass all relevant information to the appropriate departments as directed.Comply with GDPR guidelines.Recognise and act accordingly and with empathy where the cognitive impairment of an individual affects their behaviour in a healthcare setting.

Responsibility for Patient Care

Ensuring that all Security & Estates Services issues, are responded to in an effective and timely manner to support and enhance patient experience and care.Give clear information to patients and visitors when asked or during incidental contact.

Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources

Ensure all estates services are delivered in accordance with Trust guidelines.Identify and action any poor practice which may result in financial loss to the Trust & CHS and report such to the Senior Estates Officer/Security Manager

Responsibilities for Human Resources

Assist with staff training for Security Personnel.Working closely with the Senior Estates Officer/Security Manager to assist with short term cover plans.Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE or above in English and Math's (or equivalent)
• Hold a current SIA certificate Door Supervisor or Security Guard or work towards completing the 4-day course and obtaining the license

Knowledge & Skills:

Desirable

• Conflict Resolution Trained
• Hold a current SIA CCTV Public Space License (D) or work towards completing the 3 day course and obtaining the license
• Physical Intervention Training
• De-escalation Technique Training
• Excellent personal organizational

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of Undertaking dynamic Risk Assessments and taking appropriate action
• Remain calm is stressful situations
• Resilient when dealing with other people's challenging behaviours, including incidents of violence & aggression.
• Have experience of working as part of a team and lone working
• Have experience of managing your own workload

General

Desirable

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, considering any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Patient Care

Deliver advanced and complex clinical care, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.

Autonomous Practice

Work independently within the scope of practice to manage complete clinical episodes, using advanced diagnostic skills and clinical judgment.

Case Management

Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion, including follow-ups and referrals, ensuring continuity of care.

Prescribing

Utilise prescriptive authority responsibly following current guidelines and protocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Home visiting

undertake home visiting as and when required, including triage of home visits.

Leadership and Guidance

Mentorship

Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff, trainee advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to enhance team competencies.

Professional Development

Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of medical advancements and to further develop clinical skills.

Research and Quality Improvement

Research Participation

Participate in clinical audits and research activities to contribute to the evidence base for practice.

Quality Assurance

Implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with health care standards and best practices in patient care.

Educational Activities

CPD Activities Facilitate and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities within the practice.

Administrative and Organisational Duties

Record Keeping

Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using SystmOne.

Miscellaneous

The Practice recognises that the role of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in managing complete episodes of clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatments, and prescribing
• Advanced clinical skills in a primary care setting, with proficiency in using clinical diagnostic tools and conducting complex clinical procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in advanced Practice, or equivalent post-graduate qualification, or full accreditation or eportfolio
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other regulatory body as appropriate

Desirable

• Further qualifications in a specialist area such as diabetes, dermatology, or emergency care
• Experience and competency in minor surgery procedures or chronic disease management

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Mayflower Medical Group

Stirling Road

Plymouth

PL5 1PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the sexual health service using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.

To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care working as an autonomous practitioner.

To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.

To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.

Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.

Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within sexual health.

To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.

To represent the service nationwide.

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the sexual health are met.

To manage/lead practitioner led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes.

To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.

To comply with the Trust vision, values and behavioural compact:

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of innovation in practice
• Evidence of practice development
• Awareness of national health and social care policy
• Knowledge of best practice in sexual and reproductive health
• Knowledge of current issues relating to health service provision and the public health agenda.
• Ability to practice confidentially within legal frameworks and policies.
• Clinical teaching experience.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of IT packages.
• Proven interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Termination of pregnancy decision making and referral skills.

Experience

Essential

• Previous clinical experience of working within an integrated sexual health setting.
• Experience of leading a team or experience of supervising junior staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current 1st level NMC registration.
• Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
• Practice assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Recognised competency-based qualifications in integrated sexual health e.g., Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Contraception in Practice, or Integrated Sexual Health Module, or equivalent.
• Evidence of competency achievement in Sub-dermal implant insertion and removal or willingness to complete.
• Evidence of Cervical cytology qualification or willingness to complete.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete

Physical Skills

Essential

• Developed physical skills with a need for accuracy to undertake for example:
• oVenepuncture
• oAdministration of local anaesthetic
• oInsertion of contraceptive implant
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Use of electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information, making full use of the electronic record system.

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newcastle Sexual Health Service

Summerhill, 6-8 Ravensworth Terrace

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 6AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to patients. Duties can include but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of information and assisting patients as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good keyboard and numeracy skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Comfortable using multiple IT systems in a fast-paced setting.
• Professional, well-presented, and committed to maintaining patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous experience in a healthcare administration/reception role

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

Water Meadow Surgery

Address

31a Red Lion Street

Chesham

HP5 1ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oTo be able to read and understand to the required standard

Desirable

• oBasic education to include Maths and English
• oBasic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations

Experience

Essential

• oUnderstanding the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a hospital environment
• oPrevious experience in a similar environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oGood communication skills both written and verbal
• oAbility to carry out instructions accurately

Desirable

• oAble to undertake the physical aspects of the post
• oBasic IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oFlexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements
• oAbility to work alone and as part of a team

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DSFS - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road, Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include joining our nurse led service to deliver IV therapies (including biologic therapies) in an outpatient setting at SGH. The successful candidate will work in accordance with agreed policies to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients attending the service, ensuring patient safety at all stages of the patient journey and delivering an individualised plan of care for the patient group.

The candidate will need to demonstrate a passion for high standards of care, show autonomy and responsibility of being part of a nurse led service, demonstrate importance of working closely as a team but also independently, and highlight their organisational and prioritisation skills.

The service works Monday to Friday with no weekend or night working at the current time. The unit is based at Victoria House but often supports inpatient areas with some bespoke IV therapies. There is no option to work from home due to this being a patient facing role. There are clear opportunities for training and development within the service.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Able to use initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)