Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Qualifications and Experience:Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC, GMC or equivalent) with no restrictions on practice.Educated to Masters level or able to demonstrate equivalent senior-level experience.Significant senior-level infection prevention and control expertise and at least five years experience operating at a strategic level.Holder of, or working towards, a recognised specialist qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.Experienced in providing expert advice, assurance and leadership at Board and system level.Skilled in working across organisational boundaries, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering change within complex healthcare systems.Key Skills:Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiation skills.Strategic thinking, analytical ability and sound judgement.Experience of leading large-scale programmes and service transformation.Strong understanding of NHS policy, commissioning, governance and partnership working.Commitment to reducing inequalities and improving population health outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most influential infection management portfolios in the NHS, working across organisations and sectors to improve health outcomes for local communities. You will join a collaborative, ambitious and values-driven leadership team, with the opportunity to shape strategic commissioning decisions, influence regional and national policy, and make a lasting impact on population health and patient safety. Hybrid working available. For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are encouraged to contact recruiting manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Healthcare professional with current registration and no restrictions to practice (eg NMC, GMC)
• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in this field
• Extensive senior level experience in infection prevention and control role with a minimum of 5 years' experience and the authority to provide expert advice and assurance at Board and system level.
• A recognised specialist qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or demonstrable progression towards such a qualification
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Must have a strong understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and how these impact on the overall strategic objectives; implementing and adapting as required.
• A very strong understanding of and the ability to navigate the relationships between NHS organisations and wider system, regional and national organisations.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
• Excellent presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
• Demonstrates excellent digital literacy, with the ability to confidently use computers and digital systems.

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
• Analyses performance of area of activity in relation to performance targets, strategic objectives
• Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution

Planning Skills

Essential

• Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
• Ability to formulate long term strategic pans, involving uncertainly, impact on organisation

Management Skills

Essential

• Abilities for financial and staff management.

Autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales. Interpreting national policy for implementation.
• Interpret national policy for implementation.
• Lead manager for a major area of activity, interprets corporate and national policies.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.

Financial and Physical Resources

Essential

• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
• Previously responsible for major area of activity; monitors budgets, responsible for overall budget for major area of activity

Other

Essential

• Team working skills
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values.
• Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop

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

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Address

Bristol, Gloucester and hybrid working

Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street

Bristol Gloucester

BS1 6AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee Trust-wide clinical effectiveness programmes, including Trust priority and national clinical audits, Clinical Outcome Review Programmes, National Confidential Enquiries and related quality governance activity.
• Apply programme management principles to plan, coordinate and monitor projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales, resources and governance requirements.
• Lead complex audit and clinical effectiveness projects at service and organisational level, including proposal review, planning with services, resource allocation, scheduling and use of relevant systems.
• Oversee national audit dissemination, registration, outlier response processes and action plan development, using negotiation, persuasion and motivational skills to support service engagement.
• Provide regular programme reporting, including contributions to Clinical Effectiveness quarterly and annual reports, the Trust Quality Accounts, assurance reports and regulatory or information requests.
• Review, interpret and present complex quantitative, qualitative and sensitive information to support decision-making, assurance, quality improvement and changes to practice.
• Support alignment of clinical effectiveness intelligence with wider patient safety priorities, including mortality review, learning from deaths, incidents, complaints, claims, suicide prevention workstreams, assurance reporting and quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and governance processes to support efficient delivery of clinical effectiveness programmes and strategic and operational requirements.
• Provide day-to-day management of staff, including sickness and absence management, objective setting, recruitment and selection, performance monitoring, disciplinary processes where required, and staff development.

Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

• Educated to Masters Degree or equivalent
• Business Management degree or equivalent
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management
• Experience working in clinical effectiveness/quality governance
• Experience in supporting or managing National clinical audits or confidential enquiries
• Experience managing projects in clinical effectiveness setting
• Knowledge of national quality, NICE, evidence-based practice standards & monitoring compliance
• Experience working in a demanding role with competing priorities
• Ability to interpret and triangulate data from various sources
• Able to prepare clear reports and summaries for governance groups or senior stakeholders
• Experience in leading/managing a team

Desirable

• Certificate, or training in clinical audit/quality improvement
• Experience in programme management
• Highly analytical with ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data/thematic analysis

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

225 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band A (£12.92 per hour)

We pay 25% enhancement, time and a quarter, on hours worked during a Saturday and Sunday.

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC. Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Any previous cleaning experience is welcome but we will train you fully if you don't have any experience (it is an essential requirement of this job to either have experience or be willing to learn)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• An ability to lift and move a variety of equipment such as trolleys, floor polishing equipment and hoovers
• Ability to adhere to standards and procedures and to accept and prioritise instructions
• An ability to be flexible and able to adapt to new or different working practices, or work in other departments to meet the needs of the service
• An ability to communicate well with others such as other colleagues, clinical staff, or patients
• Able to work well as part of a team but also to work unsupervised
• Able to work alongside patients who might display challenging or upsetting behaviour
• You will need to be able to meet the mobility requirements of the job

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• In order to follow safety notices and work with cleaning products you will need basic levels of literacy and numeracy (this is an essential requirement of this job)

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

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

Hopewood Park Hospital

Waterworks road

Sunderland

SR2 0NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be a member of the Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology Department, working in the NRC Psychological Health team, and/or other specialisms as directed by the Head of Department. In the first instance this will be at the Linden Lodge Unit City Hospital, then move to the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) Loughborough during the autumn of 2025.

Your role is to provide highly specialist clinical psychology assessment, intervention and advice, on the basis of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, acquired through doctoral level qualification. This clinical activity will be direct to patients and/or their family, or working indirectly, to advise other staff (individually or as a group) how to manage highly complex cases. You will have patients allocated to you, and you will be responsible for managing their psychological needs, act independently, and be accountable for your professional actions.

Your work will be with rehabilitation patients with various conditions, including musculoskeletal injury and sometimes brain injury.

You will contribute to the teaching and training of staff within the multidisciplinary team, supervision of trainee Clinical Psychologists, and other students who are on work placement with the team. You will supervise the clinical work of Assistant Psychologist(s) within the service, in their work with your patients, and/or be their primary clinical supervisor. However, this post does not have any budgetary or line management responsibility

In collaboration with the lead for the psychology rehabilitation team, you will contribute to the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the service. This will involve interpreting national guidelines and local policy. You will participate in clinical governance activities.

You will contribute to, lead and/or supervise research activities, under the research programme of the Clinical and Neuropsychology team, as directed by the lead of the team.

You will generally work core hours (either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm), during which you will be expected to be on-site.

As an NUH staff member, you may be asked to assist in the event of a Major Incident.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• BPS accredited doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist.

Desirable

• Further training in a highly specialised psychological therapy or assessment methodology

Experience

Essential

• Worked with a wide diversity of patients in terms of health condition, cognitive ability, age, ethnic and social groups.
• Worked in a range of health settings, including an NHS hospital.
• Worked within a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Worked in a neuro-rehabilitation setting or specialist physical disability/injury service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

National Rehabilitation Centre

Stanford Hall Estate

Loughborough

LE12 5GF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Ability to organise own workload with regard to assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based ensuring that the family are fully involved in this process.
• Ability to respond to complex/demanding patient situations both clinically and administratively.
• Carries out fundamental and enhanced nursing duties within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines reporting to the sisters/ charge nurses and providing feedback on issues of concern and performance management.
• Practices models of nursing and evidence based care which contributes to the quality of the patients / family experience.
• Works as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good inter-departmental relationships and helping to achieve continuous quality improvement.
• Continuously develops relevant skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.
• Promotes health education and health promotion.
• Has a keen safety focus.
• Involves the family appropriately in decision making.
• Deals effectively and sensitively with clients issues, collaborating with the PALS service and adhering to the Trusts policy on handling complaints.
• Actively participates in all aspects of the Clinical Governance process.
• Works within national policy frameworks relevant to Infants, Children, Young People and their families.
• Responsibility for ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained and that robust systems are in place for the ordering of supplies.
• Reports clinical incidents in a timely and accurate manner in order to aid the learning of the wider team and manage future risk.

Professional

• Responsible as a registered nurse / Midwife for the control and administration of drugs within the regulations as per Bradford Teaching Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust, the NMC and national legislation.
• Develops skills and knowledge in Clinical Practice completing the Yorkshire Neonatal Network Competencies within six months of commencement of the role.
• Agrees to apply for Neonatal foundation programme by the end of probationary period.
• Acts as Assessor/Mentor and there will be an expectation to attend appropriate courses and training as dictated by appraisal/management.
• Acts as a preceptor.
• Works within the NMC Code of Practice.
• Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by the Ward/Department Senior Sister.
• Is involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Department Senior Sister in their implementation.
• Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested.
• Participates in developments relating to clinical governance.

Staff/self development

• Agrees personal development plan and maintains an up-to-date Knowledge and Skills Framework folder.
• Has understanding/involvement in Clinical Audit.
• Maintains a personal, professional profile.
• Attends mandatory training.
• Develops within the scope of professional practice.
• Works towards actively achieving appraisal outcomes.
• Is involved in clinical supervision as required.
• Participates with Special Interest groups developing up to date practice
• Ensures staff are supported, educated, and informed.
• Is familiar with the role and responsibilities of the senior nursing team within the Neonatal Unit.
• There is an expectation that applicants will contribute to their teams and ward development
• Commits to attend/engage with all education opportunities offered by the management team when asked. This includes the Qualified in Specialty NICU Nurse course (fully funded).

Research

• Supports the implementation of evidence based nursing care.
• Supports staff to carry out relevant literature searches pertinent to patient care.
• Develops and implements a strategy for the evaluation of health care interventions.
• Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate practice using the appropriate methodological approaches.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Applicants for this post must hold a current registration with the NMC as a RN Child/RSCN/RN, in the United Kingdom. Or be due to qualify by October 2026. Applications only accepted for RN Child / RSCN/ RN
• For overseas candidates, all OSCE's must already be complete and NMC pin number issued. Not registration number.

Desirable

• Experience as a Neonatal Nurse (QIS) or experience of working/being a service user on a neonatal unit

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child/RN
• Holds Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Care qualification (formerly ebn 405) or *willingness to work towards and apply for the QIS Neonatal Care course within the first 2 years of employment.

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification

Other

Essential

• This post is part of a team that provides 24/7 care. You must be able to work the full array of shift patterns in the area. (Days, Nights, Weekends, Bank Holidays)
• Successful applicants will be required to apply to join the ODN QIS Foundation programme of training by the end of a probation period unless the candidate has already completed or exceeded this level of training.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills with high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to use IT packages

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Diploma in risk management procedures or equivalent level experience.
• Specialist knowledge of Health & Social Care regulations, policies and procedures gained through knowledge or relevant experience.
• Risk Management and Complaints Handling qualification or equivalent gained through experience.

Desirable

• Completed the trust complaints investigating officer training.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of NHS Complaints Procedure and organisational policy and procedures in relation to the management of complaints and other frameworks for the investigation of complaints.
• Detailed working knowledge of risk management policies and regulations pertaining to experience, safety and risk
• Awareness of Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts, Health and Safety legislation, Information Governance requirements, Data Protection Act, Human Rights Act and Equality and Diversity Issues
• Good communication skills, including an approach which is supportive, sensitive and empathic with those involved in, or affected by, complaints, incidents and near misses
• Good communication skills with all levels of staff across professions and with partner agencies
• Confident and effective when dealing with difficult issues with staff in a group setting
• Ability to influence key stakeholders within complex organisational structures
• Excellent analytical skills required in relation to reviewing assessment, service responses and all aspects relating to complaints, clinical effectiveness and quality governance
• Ability to prioritise competing demands on a daily basis and respond accordingly
• Ability to plan, implement and monitor own workload
• Proactive and able to work under own initiative without direct supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines as required
• Good computer skills (including word and excel)
• Letter / report writing experience
• Excellent standard of written English

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking complaints investigations and the preparation response letters.
• Quality governance experience in relation to experience, safety and risk (including review of complaints)

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Franklyn House

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX4 8PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experiencedSupport Workerto join our team working at Cygnet Lodge Salford.

Please note, due to an occupational need, we are only considering female applicants.

Youll be workingfull time, 42 hours a week (12 hour day and night shifts),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Lodge Salford.

Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.

Your Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user independence.

An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.Why Cygnet? Well offer youSalary £13.15 per hour An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Recruitment referrals Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Salford

M6 7WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cornwall Hospice Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DETAILS: Health Care Assistant (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)

REPORTS TO: Ward Sister/Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services

JOB PURPOSE: To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.

Under the supervision of the Ward Sister/nurse in charge on the shift, the Post Holder is involved with the daily activities of patient care.

To maintain agreed standards of care and to take an active part in clinical audits in order to improve nursing practice.

DIMENSIONS: To work primarily within the in-patient unit.

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES

WARD SISTER/MANAGER

STAFF NURSE

POST HOLDER

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL: Must have appropriate NVQ level 3 qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To be aware of the palliative care approach and its significance in informing an appropriate communication process.

2. Contribute to multi-professional working. To adhere to the guidelines and protocols.

3. To work with the team to meet agreed standards and objectives in order to deliver physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to the patients and carers.

4. To ensure care is delivered in a style appropriate to the patients individual needs.

5. Reports the condition of patients to the registered nurse, and any accidents or incidents on the unit.

6. Understands the importance of confidentiality and when to disclose information.

7. Understands the principles underpinning the risk assessment process. Contributes to maintaining the health and safety requirements of the unit. Understands the patient call system and all statutory training requirements.

8. Awareness of the importance of accurate record keeping.

9. Understands and only undertakes activities that you are trained and competent to perform.

10. Awareness of symptoms and conditions affecting the patients well-being.

11. Understands the requirements for reporting on care.

12. Knows how to access journal and library resources and can provide general information to patients, carers and other professionals.

13. Knows when to refer to another member of the team.

14. Able to answer telephone and taking and giving telephone messages as required.

15. To support volunteers working within the Hospice.

16. To participate in further training and to maintain a commitment to professional development.

17. To contribute to the team development.

18. To support volunteers working within the Hospice.

19. To actively participate in ward meetings and ensure that accurate information is fed back to the appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.

20. To participate in an annual staff appraisal or as appropriate. To recognize specific needs and areas of personal development.

21. To be aware of Fire Regulations, Health and Safety at work Act, 1974, and any subsequent relevant legislation.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Post Holder will have the most frequent contact with:

1 Patients, their relatives/carers.

2 All staff and volunteers.

3 The Community Team, other professionals and external agencies.

4 Students on Clinical Placements.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended. You also may be asked to undertake other duties within the general level and scope of the post.

All information regarding colleagues, customers, volunteers, patients and their relatives is confidential and must not be divulged.

Compliance with CHC policies and procedures is essential and as detailed in the Staff Handbook and the CHC Health and Safety Policy. Any maintenance and safety issues must be reported immediately to the appropriate manager.

Staff are expected to promote a harmonious and welcoming atmosphere for customers, patients, relatives, volunteers and others and to maintain and enhance the reputation of Cornwall Hospice Care at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Qualified to NVQ3 level or equivalent in Care
• - Previous care work experience
• - Good communication skills
• - Good team working skills
• - Ability to prioritise workload
• - Ability to work flexibly
• - Calm under pressure

Desirable

• - Some recent care work experience
• - End of life care experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Hospice Care

Address

Mount Edgcumbe Hospice

Porthpean Road

St. Austell

Cornwall

PL26 6AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

As part of the NHS Health and Care Expo delivery team, working alongside the Head of Strategic Partner Events the Exhibition Logistics Manager, will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of all exhibition and sponsor logistics, ensuring commercial commitments are delivered to the highest standard.

You will-

• manage sponsor and exhibitor deliverables and fulfilment
• manage exhibition operations, floorplans, builds, activations and branding
• coordinate a range of suppliers, including exhibition contractors, venues, AV and production partners
• support the wider event delivery, including signage, room layouts and onsite operations
• work closely with internal commercial, marketing and content teams
• help drive sustainability initiatives across the event
• play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience for exhibitors, sponsors and delegates.

About you

We're looking for a highly organised and customer-focused event professional with experience delivering large-scale conferences, exhibitions or trade shows. As well as having experience managing complex event logistics and multiple stakeholders you will also have-

• strong account management and customer service skills
• experience working with exhibition contractors and event suppliers
• confidence interpreting floorplans, build specifications and technical information
• excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• a collaborative and proactive approach
• experience using event technology and project management tools.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in delivering large scale events, both conferences and tradeshows / exhibitions with the ability to handle multiple complex projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Practical experience interpreting technical information CAD plans, AV plans, build dimensions etc and working with suppliers across graphics, build, design and AV.
• Demonstrable account management experience and expert customer service with high value sponsors and exhibitors with the ability to adapt your communications style for different audiences, stakeholders and clients.
• Strong attention to detail, with critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Creative & innovative, solution oriented & collaborative
• Experience working with multiple platforms, apps and project management tools. Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite would be beneficial.

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

The NHS Alliance

Address

2 The Calls

Leeds

LS10 2JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information is available in the attached job description and person specification.Further information is available in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification and/or relevant management experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Evidence of leadership education/development or a willingness to undertake this

Desirable

• Management qualification or willingness to undertake

Other

Essential

• Must be a car driver, have access to a car for work purposes and be willing to travel between sites, potentially at short notice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a team or other relevant management experience
• Knowledge and experience in using various IT systems

Desirable

• Experience of managing a multi-professional team/collaborative working
• Demonstrable success in delivering change and performance with and through your teams, by engaging them in development & delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work as an Autonomous individual
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• IT literate with the ability to use all Microsoft office applications
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills with an ability to negotiate and manage conflict
• Current knowledge of local and national policies informing health and social care
• Knowledge of Clinical governance, clinical audit and clinical supervision
• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learning from situations
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrate self-awareness, able to identify personal limitation and shows openness to address them
• Awareness of professional responsibilities and boundaries.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
• Knowledge of local and national policies relevant to clinical area.
• Well developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations.
• A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.
• Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources.
• Ability to think and plan tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
• Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BGH

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to a HCP team including communicating with the public, dealing efficiently with correspondence, typing meeting notes and preparing reports from draft, booking client appointments andregular inputting of client details onto the record keeping database.

Please see the attached JD and PS for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education to GSCE level or equivalent with minimum grade C/level 4 for English and Maths
• RSA 2 or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience

Desirable

• Computer related certificate or equivalent i.e. EDLC

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience
• Experience of typing and producing business documents - e.g. letters and reports
• Experience of data inputting, databases
• Experience of stock control and of ordering supplies/equipment
• Experience of working with/dealing with the public
• Experience of organising diaries and planning Meeting

Desirable

• Experience of use of electronic record systems ie RIO/SystmOne
• Experience of working in a health setting
• Experience of using virtual contact platforms such as MS Teams or Zoom

Skills

Essential

• Proficient using Outlook and email systems
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Quadrant Lancing

60 Marlborough Road

Lancing

BN158UW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

a) Promoting child development, learning and education.b) Plan, deliver, and evaluate age-appropriate activities that support childrens learning and development.c) Observe, assess, and record childrens progress.d) Support childrens emotional, physical, and social development through defined interventions.e) Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, following safeguarding policies and procedures.f) Build strong, respectful relationships with parents and carers. Update parents and carers about childrens progress and wellbeing. Support parents in understanding their childs development and learning journey.g) Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.h) Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and contribute to team planning.i) Maintain confidentiality and always uphold professional standards. Ensure the environment is clean, safe, and well-organised. j) Follow infection control procedures and policies.k) Specific tasks and knowledge will vary depending on workplace setting and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. undergraduate national diploma level 4 or foundation degree in childcare or equivalent or level 3 vocational qualification plus short courses or relevant experience in children's care, learning and development.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Level 4 Foundation degree in Early Years

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload/workload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope
• Ability to support the development of less experienced staff

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional/line manager
• Understanding of the scope of the role in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• IT skills or literacy able to work with electronic systems or willing to work towards
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
• Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
• Infection Control Champion or a willingness to work towards ( as applicable to role)

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to other Trust locations, as required for the 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.

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainbow Nursery, Crawley Hospital site,

West Green

Crawley

RH117DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for;

Dealing with receipt of samples into the laboratory arriving via staff, couriers, and post.

Sort, prioritise, match, and apply a unique barcode label to samples and request forms as well as identifying urgent specimens and fast track to the laboratory.

Input of patient and sample data into the laboratory information management system

Solve problems related to mislabeled/lost samples and other enquiries.Aliquot and dispatch samples to referral laboratories for specialist analysis.

Maintain a personal training record to demonstrate competence and compliance with statutory and mandatory training.

Aliquot reagents involved in sample processing.

Undertake cleaning of equipment and be responsible for maintaining cleaning records.

Monitor temperatures of critical appliances and rooms and respond to events following correct procedures.

Deal with the receipt of deliveries including updating ordering records and ensuring correct storage.

Provide occasional admin assistance as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
• GCSE level A to C or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science
• Keyboard skills
• Literate and numerate
• Articulate
• Able to follow laboratory procedures
• Attention to detail
• To work flexible hours as determined by the needs of the service
• Work and remain calm under pressure to meet daily deadlines
• Able to work as a member of a team or on own initiative
• Enthusiastic, motivated

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers
• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• NVQ Level 2 (Clinical Laboratory Support)
• Previous experience in laboratory work.
• Previous experience in an NHS environment.
• Previous experience as a laboratory support worker

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working across a range of educational, community and home settings, you will assess, plan and deliver bespoke therapy programmes for individuals with complex speech, language and communication needs. You will work collaboratively with families, education staff and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Significant post-qualification experience working with CYP with complex speech, language and communication needs e.g. speech sound delay/disorder, DLD, language disorder
• Experience of working with CYP with social communication difficulties or a diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD.
• Experience implementing and supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Total Communication approaches.
• Excellent assessment, report writing and communication skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with school age children with SEND.

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

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Barnet

Barnet

Barnet

Greater London

EN5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To process a range of pathological specimens under the supervision of senior technical staff and clinical scientists for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data.

To be capable of working under a reduced level of supervision when necessary.

To work flexible hours as determined by the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Your Responsibilities

You will join our diagnostic team who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in order to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions.This post will be working across a range of sections with main focus areas of Cytogenetics, DNA Extraction and Molecular processes. you will be responsible for undertaking sample and test prep as well as running and troubleshooting assays.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• A level or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science at level A to C

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers
• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Completion of an internal multidisciplinary laboratory training course

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Previous experience in laboratory work
• Knowledge of genomic processes

Desirable

• Previous experience in an NHS environment
• Previous experience of performing genomic procedures
• Previous experience in a diagnostic medical laboratory

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

PAT Genomic Lab - Salisbury

PAT Genomic Lab

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• oSpecialist training/experience in cancer care
• oEducated to degree level
• oMasters level study, or willingness to work towards
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• oAdvanced communication skills training
• oTeaching or mentorship qualification
• oAccredited qualification in counselling/complementary/creative therapies

Knowledge

Essential

• oIn-depth knowledge of cancer information and support needs
• oKnowledge of the national cancer agenda and local priorities

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of relevant frameworks (e.g. ACCEND)

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant experience of managing a team/service
• oExperience working directly with people affected by cancer
• oExperience of working with volunteers and the public

Desirable

• oExperience of health education/promotion
• oPrevious experience in a senior NHS or health sector role

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oStrong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
• oAbility to prioritise and manage own and others' workload
• oAbility to gather, analyse and report data
• oExcellent oral and written communication, including complex and sensitive information

Desirable

• oAbility to manage budgets and resources

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for coordinating, investigating and tracking HPB Urgent Suspected Cancer referrals, ensuring timely assessment, investigation and high-quality patient-centred care.

Develop and run nurse-led clinics for both benign HPB conditions and post-treatment cancer surveillance (PIFU), working closely with the CNS and consultants to ensure seamless transitions between services.

Specialist clinical knowledge and experience in the management of HPB cancers and treatment pathways.

Experience of independently managing a patient caseload and acting as a key worker.

Evidence of leadership, service development, change management, and quality improvement initiatives.

Experience of setting up and running nurse-led clinics

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
• Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
• Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
• Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
• Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
• Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
• Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
• Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice

Desirable

• Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
• Team leadership role
• Awareness of own leadership skills/style
• Registered as an independent prescriber
• Leadership Qualification / training

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)

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.