Job description

Job responsibilities

PROCESSING HOMECARE PRESCRIPTIONS

a) Identify and highlight potential problems with homecare prescriptions and seek clarification from the senior pharmacy homecare technician or homecare pharmacist if necessary.

b) Scan completed prescriptions and file accurately to ensure a record of prescriptions sent to homecare providers is kept.

c) Accurately send homecare prescriptions to homecare providers using appropriate secure methods.

d) Ensure new prescriptions are taken to the appropriate clinical team to be signed by a prescriber.

INVOICING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

a) Check all homecare invoices received for accuracy and investigate any query regarding invoice prices and quantities with the supplier before processing. This is to ensure the correct data is input into the pharmacy stock control computer system.

b) Promptly and accurately process invoices using the relevant programs on the pharmacy stock control computer system and send onto the finance department for payment. This is to ensure compliance with the Public Sector Payments Policy.

c) Reconcile supplier statements to identify outstanding invoices and maintain a system for ensuring that queries on invoices are resolved as quickly as possible to ensure timely and accurate payment. This may involve contacting suppliers to resolve discrepancies.

d) Record reasons for the delay in processing any invoices so that justification for a delay in payment is available.

e) Liaise with homecare providers regarding enquiries concerning the payment of invoices.

f) Liaise with homecare pharmacy staff regarding invoice discrepancies to ensure that the price information on the pharmacy stock control computer system is kept accurate.

g) Enter contract changes and amendments as required by the Senior Homecare Technician or Homecare pharmacist.

h) Act as a point of contact for the Trust finance team to help resolve issues highlighted on financial statements from homecare providers.

QUERY HANDLING

a) Receive queries from patients determining the nature of the query and reporting appropriate information back to the patient when necessary and able to. If the query cannot be answered in the homecare team understand the best person or team to direct the query to and relay the query to them in the most appropriate way.

b) Receive queries from clinical teams in the Trust reporting information to them. If the reply to the query will not completely answer the query, information that is held by the homecare team should be collated and supplied to help the clinical team resolve the query.

c) Receive queries from homecare providers, interpreting the nature of the query, who has been included in the query and who is best placed to deliver an accurate, timely reply to the query. If a query cannot be fully answered by the homecare team, information that is held by the homecare team that could help answer the query should be provided to the best placed person or team to answer the query to assist in handling the query. If queries are of a clinical nature ensure that the most appropriate person or team are included in the query, if they are not included the query should be forwarded to that person or team.

d) Receive queries from the Trust Finance team, providing required information to them when possible.

GENERAL

a) Undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.

b) The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours of working.

c) Ensure that total confidentiality throughout the Trust is always upheld.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE/QUALITY

a) Co-operate in providing a comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical service, adhering to policies and procedures and delivering services in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.

b) Participate in audits.

c) Contribute to clinical governance programmes, including clinical risk, incident management, and investigations as required.

d) Ensure compliance with department, trust and national guidelines.

ORGANISATIONAL (Education & Training)

Deliver induction for new pharmacy staff for pharmacy assistants and other trainees rotating through assigned area.

Participate in, and co-operate fully with, the training of all grades of trainees and staff, and when necessary and appropriate to supervise and check their activities.

Co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment, and continuing education & training programs, in order to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent (such as functional skills) grade C or above (must include Maths and English)
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy equivalent with 2 years' experience working in pharmacy. OR 2 A levels (pass) + demonstrable relevant experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Ability to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision
• Ability to maintain mental effort for sustained periods

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment
• Experience of working in pharmacy with Pharmacy IT systems
• Experience of dispensing prescriptions OR the preparation of aseptic products
• Knowledge of procedures and practices across core pharmacy services
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy supply and discharge planning
• Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medication
• Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Clear and accurate written communication skills
• Clear and accurate verbal communication skills
• Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
• Literate - able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage own workload
• Can use own initiative and shows attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate that can work in a methodical and accurate manner
• Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to use different IT applications
• Training and mentoring skills
• Ability to adapt to change

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Enthusiasm for the position
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Pharmacy Department

Thomas Lane

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To provide clinical related occupational therapy intervention guided by the patients specific needs, wishes and aspirations.
• To complete bottom up and top-down assessments to assess for patients functional ability including but not limited to washing & dressing, transfers, showering/bathing, feeding, kitchen, vehicle, community mobility etc)
• To implement interventions either in groups or to individuals in close liaison with other disciplines involved in the patients care, having emphasis on multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• To support with maintaining patients quality of life, social interactions with others, engagement through occupations both on site and in the community.
• To demonstrate best practice interventions within areas of mental health (schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar, depression, anxiety etc) dementia, organic and acquired brain injury and neurorehabilitation.
• To be involved when appropriate in the assessment of aids/ adaptations to enable the patient to improve/ maintain own level of functional daily living skills.
• To practice in accordance with legislation according to the clinical area.
• To assess clinical risk and apply in practice
• To be competent in supporting patients on community visits and risk assessing the environment appropriately.
• To evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures.
• To be involved in the purchase order system, identifying providing appropriate justification for requested purchasing
• To be able to complete sensory profiling and sensory integration for patients to meet their sensory needs.
• To be able to provide necessary basic and specialist equipment adaptions to support physical needs.
• To be specialists in manual handling techniques to support patients quality of life, independence and skills maintenance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered to practice by HCPC.
• Relevant post registration training
• Students Supervisors Course
• Significant post registration experience of working with specified patient group i.e. older person neurological, dementia, Huntingtons, mental health (mood, personalist and psychotic disorders)

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

Iris Care Group

Address

St Peters Hospital

St Peters Hospital

Newport

Newport

Cardiff

NP18 2AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a public-facing role involving direct interaction with patients, customers, or service users

Desirable

• Experience working in; a healthcare setting involving direct interaction with patients, customers or service users
• Awareness of breast care services or diagnostic imaging pathways

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with their defined patient groups.
• Demonstrates; a caring, compassionate approach, respect for privacy and dignity and cultural beliefs.

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Basic IT skills (e.g. data input, use of electronic systems such as CRIS or equivalent)

Desirable

• Moving and handling of patients

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Course

Experience

Essential

• Varied experience at Band 5 level
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience working with stroke patients

Desirable

• Experience supervising junior staff
• Broad range of junior rotations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend University Hospital

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality and Regulations

1. Adhere to the local Safeguarding policy, following the Duty of Candour requirements

2. Understand the importance of privacy, dignity, choice and consent and uphold these basic rights at all times.

3. To assess the residents capacity, gain valid informed consent to treatment and where such capacity is lacking/absent to work within a legal framework

4. Contribute to the individualized person centered care planning process of each resident and recording appropriate interactions and observations.

5. Complete all regulatory and statutory training requirements and comply with all company policy and procedures whilst at work

6. Participate in the formal audit process and research opportunities at the request of the General Manager

7. Ensure that all Chaseley policies are upheld

8.Ensure that all regulations are upheld in line with Healthcare Professionals Council, The Care Act, Health & Safety Executive and CQC Care Home regulations and requirements.

Clinical and Leadership

1. Provide Band 7-level clinical leadership and oversight to the therapy team.

2. Act as a senior clinical resource and provide advice and guidance to physiotherapists, therapy assistants and other relevant colleagues.

3. Ensure therapy interventions are clinically appropriate, evidence-based, person-centred and responsive to individual needs.

4. Oversee the running of services to all outpatient attendees.

5. Support the team in managing complex clinical presentations and identifying when further assessment, intervention or external referral is required.

6. Promote effective multidisciplinary working across the service.

7. Support the implementation and maintenance of appropriate clinical standards, policies and procedures.

8. Identify and escalate clinical risks, safeguarding concerns and issues relating to quality or patient safety

9. To act as a member of the multidisciplinary team, sharing and disseminating information with relevant team members. To liaise with outside agencies under the direction of therapists

10. To supervise, educate, assess the performance of a highly professional Therapy team includes student placements

11. Continuous monitoring and improving the teams performance to align to quality focused frameworks

12. Participation and contribution in resident pre-admission, progress reviews and discharge plannin

13. To be aware of and adhere to relevant Health and Safety at work regulations

14. To attend meetings as appropriate both internally and externally, sometimes outside the normal working week and hours

15. Undertake patient appointments as required

16. Support the Band 6 Physiotherapist to complete biannual NHS reporting.

Administration

1. Responsible for the maintenance of records and ensuring timetables are produced in a timely manner for residents and programmes are delivered in a timely manner.

2. Participate and contribute to the development of the Physiotherapy service in the home.

3. To produce comprehensive resident related reports for other disciplines or agencies relating to assessment findings and/or treatment outcomes

4. Complete daily entries into the care plan of all interventions and therapy delivered in a timely manner

5. To contribute and participate in recruitment and selection procedures as required

6. To contribute to the induction of new staff in the Therapy team

7. Responsible for ensuring the Data Protection Act 1998 is adhered too in relation to all personal and health information

8. To be aware of policy and responsibilities in managing petty cash as required within the role.

9. Maintain the day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy service

10. Responsible for ensuring the service has appropriate medical supplies and materials for the Physiotherapist team

Professional.

1. To undergo training relevant to the development of the role and practice within their level of competence in line with their professional body.

2. To actively participate in the measurement and evaluation of own work through audit, outcome measurement, the application of evidence based practice and research where appropriate

3. To work within national clinical guidelines and have a good working knowledge of relevant National Standards to which quality of practice should be monitored.

4. To identify and initiate projects including audit to review current clinical practice

5. To coach and develop Physiotherapy Assistants and other members of the care and multi-disciplinary team as required

6. To maintain state registration with the HPC and to provide evidence of that registration annually upon request

General

1. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining their own competency to practice through continuing professional development

2. Establish professional working relationship with the residents their families and friends to provide a safe and reassuring environment

3. Work collaboratively within the clinical team to promote a healthy, professional and friendly atmosphere for all residents and their families and friends

4. Be professional, courteous and transparent in your communication.

5. Attend opportunities for clinical/personal training and development

6. Any other reasonable task requested by the General Manager which is within your competence.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Organised, enthusiastic, committed and methodical approach.
• Team worker
• Trustworthy and honest
• Can-do attitude
• Personally committed
• Tenacious and resilient
• Professional

Desirable

• Interested in the involvement in outside activities including training sessions, staff and relatives meetings

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of post graduate clinical experience
• Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of undertaking of falls assessment
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Evidence of initiative

Desirable

• Experience of having worked unsupervised
• Experience of integrating client participation in service development

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC
• Registration
• Oxford Postural Management Qualification

Desirable

• MSCP
• Active participation in relevant interest group
• Clinical educators course or willing to undertake training

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of complex cases
• The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
• The ability to recognize and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with team members, other staff, residents and their families
• Good time management
• Commitment to participating in clinical and organizational audit
• Awareness of relevant national and local clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Appreciation of research principles and findings and the impact on clinical practice
• Experience of dealing with HR issues
• IT literate

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

The Chaseley Trust

Address

South Cliff

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN20 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Radiology Assistant | Radiology | Norwich | Adhoc Shifts | Flex Working | Spire Norwich Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our bank as a Radiology Assistant in the imaging department. Duties and responsibilities - As our Radiology Assistant, you will support patients undergoing investigations working alongside our radiographers and specialist radiographers - Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients - Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person - Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies Who we're looking for - Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical/acute environment - Candidate to have current experience assisting for ultrasound examinations including interventional studies and MRI (Desirable) - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential - NVQ Level 2 in a Health related subject is desirable (but not essential) Working Hours: Zero-hour contract, Adhoc shifts to suit - Monday to Friday shifts as required between 8am and 8pm, hours of work from 5 hour shift to 9 hours Contract Type: Bank Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - Bank colleagues are paid weekly - Access to Spire Healthcare pension - Access to Blue Light Card discounts - Free uniform - Free DBS - Full induction, including mandatory training updates - Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts - Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team - Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: - Driving clinical excellence - Doing the right thing - Caring is our passion - Keeping it simple - Delivering on our promises - Succeeding and celebrating together "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NA

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in a Health related subject is desirable (but not essential)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical/acute 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Old Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TD

Norwich

NR4 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)

Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Within our psychology service, there is significant diversity in our approach, however, all within the ethos of a trauma informed compassion focused framework. In addition to our clinical work there are opportunities to engage in research projects and the department has strong links with the Teesside Doctoral training course with regular opportunities to work with specialist and research trainees.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
• Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model
• Registration with BPS

Experience

Essential

• Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
• Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
• Experience of research and audit

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Audit and research methodology
• Social Inclusion agenda
• Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System
• Must be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
• Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities
• Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
• Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
• Utilise psychometric tests competently
• Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
• Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
• Use approved breakaway techniques
• Demonstrate effective keyboard skills

Desirable

• Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Resource Centre

Cavendish Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Training or certification in areas such as:
• - Spirometry
• - ECG recording
• - Injections or vaccinations

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in primary care / GP practice - this is essential, please do not apply if you don't have this experience
• Experience working directly with patients
• Experience working within a confidential healthcare environment
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Experience in phlebotomy
• Good standard of general education
• Completion of core HCA training requirements
• Wound care
• ECG recording
• Patient health checks (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and patient engagement skills

Additional information:

Essential

• Friendly, professional, and approachable
• Flexible, cooperative, and motivated
• Organised and efficient
• Compassionate and empathetic when supporting patients
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Committed to ongoing professional development
• Reliable and punctual
• Dedicated to supporting the wider practice team
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside core hours may be required to support practice needs.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

23 The Square Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP5 3SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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Essential

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital,

Groby Road, Glenfield

Leicester

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your key accountabilities. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

NHS pension

a comprehensive in-house & external training programmes

career progression

starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)

staff physio service

NHS discounts and many more

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Interviews will be held in person date to be confirmed in due course.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification OR
• Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant experiences and competencies as required

Desirable

• A qualification in provision of supervision Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
• Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience

Desirable

• Evidence of working in the local community

Skills

Essential

• Effective analytical and decision -making skills
• Care planning skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Models of risk assessment and management.
• Mental health/mental illness.

Desirable

• Awareness of serious mental health presentations (psychosis, bi-polar).
• Medication and the monitoring of its effects.

Other

Essential

• An understanding of the context of IAPT stepped care.
• Car driver or ability to travel independently, and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hospital Road - Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 3ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be designated Trust Patient Safety Specialist, sharing the responsibility with the other designated Patient Safety Specialists. You will be a highly visible and accessible leader, providing expert advice and guidance on patient safety, safety culture and improvement. You will support delivery of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and help strengthen partnerships locally, regionally and nationally. A flexible approach is needed to manage the changing picture of healthcare patient safety in line with the national agenda.

The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of patient safety education and training across the Trust, promoting systems thinking, human factors, psychological safety and just culture principles to help build organisational capability for learning and improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level (in a relevant discipline) or equivalent level, or equivalent experience of working at a senior level.
• Post-graduate management, leadership or specialist qualification or previous experience.
• Level 3 or 4 patient safety syllabus training, or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)
• Quality improvement qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Clinical experience and registration (GMC, NMC, AHP etc)
• Qualification in NHS leadership
• Qualification in Human Factors
• Post-graduate patient safety or human factors qualification, or willingness to work towards or previous experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading patient safety learning responses in a large/complex organisation using systems learning approaches
• Experience of translating learning into measurable safety actions or improvement plans, working collaboratively with clinical, operational and improvement teams.
• Experience and knowledge of the components of quality governance, incident response, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
• Experience in delivering improvement projects and change

Desirable

• Experience of developing patient safety 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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English grade C or above
• NVQ3 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Documented evidence on C.P.D.

Experience

Essential

• To have had experience working as a therapies Assistant in the relevant speciality.
• To have worked as part of a team.

Desirable

• To have worked as band 2 or above in NHS in Neurology environment

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills to include concise and effective verbal and written reports
• Good time management.
• Prioritisation skills.
• Confident computer skills e.g. word.

Desirable

• Ability to present information to a small group
• Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments.
• Teaching skills.
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

The delivery of all duties will be dependent on the qualifications and training that the job holder has or acquires during their employment. All tasks are to be taken in line with the relevant current practice procedures, protocols, patient group/specific directions and national guidelines.

Clinical Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Practice Nurse and tissue Viability lead nurse, assess and treat wounds including leg ulcers needing compression therapy, to be able to measure legs for compression hosiery.

To carry out stitch/ suture/Clip removal in accordance with practice protocol.

To carry out Blood Pressure monitoring, Weight monitoring, Urinalysis and ECGs as required, with an understanding of QOF targets.

To review patients with Hypertension and follow Severn View Family Practice protocol in the management of Hypertension.

To provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice

To undertake urine analysis in-house as required and ensure that specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed.

To undertake ear, nose and throat swabs as directed by GP, Practice Nurse(s) or the Hospital.

Administer B12 injections, flu vaccinations, pneumonia vaccinations and shingles using Patient Specific Directives (if training and competencies are achieved)

Assist in raising awareness of health and wellbeing by helping in patient health promotion and screening initiatives.

Give accurate, appropriate information and advice to patients within own competence.

Ear Irrigation, ability to recognize normal ear and report any change prior to irrigation. (if training and competencies achieved)

Support the GP/Nurse with chaperoning duties.

Undertake Doppler Assessment. This is desirable, not essential.

To carry out NHS Health Checks, maintain the appropriate records.

To complete Medical Pre-Examinations, as per the documentation, e.g., Height, weight Blood pressure etc.

To undertake Nail Clippings as directed by GP/Nurse

To be competent as phlebotomy and gain experience in both adult and children.

To ensure that clinical areas and consulting rooms are appropriately stocked with clinical items and equipment.

To monitor the maintenance of equipment and report any faults.

Adhere to local policies including cold chain and monitor and record fridge temperatures daily.

Maintain records comprehensively in a clear and legible form.

To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Lead Nurse/Practice Manager.

To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign

To be responsible for the display of Health Promotion materials

To undertake training as required by the Practice.

To always act in a professional manner and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.

To attend meetings where required, as might result in benefit to the Practice and the extended team

This list is not exhaustive as dependent on experience and previous training

Professional

Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for the role

Other

The role of the post holder as described is comprehensive but not exhaustive. The practice is a changing organisation and there may be occasions when the partners / practice manager may request additional duties or role changes. These changes (occasional or permanent) will be within the competency of the post holder or appropriate training will be provided

Confidentiality

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that other staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other health care workers. They may also have access to information to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, to include:

-Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.

-Identifying the risks involved in working activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

-Make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

-Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

-Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and right of patients, carers and colleagues, to include

-Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with

practice procedures, policies, and current legislation.

-Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

-Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances,

feelings priorities and rights.

Quality

The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

-Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

-Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

-Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and make suggestions on ways to

improve and enhance the team performance.

Communication

The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

-Communicate effectively with other team members.

-Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

-Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a nurse team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experience in working in Primary Care or a GP surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide quality Care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Basic IT skills
• Used Emis previously

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths
• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified in NVQ level 3

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

Severn View Family Practice

Address

Thornbury Health Centre

Eastland Road

Thornbury

BS35 1DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the selfmanagement of their recovery

Undertake patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referralprotocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referralagent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

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

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service

Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use theserecords and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up andstep-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach

. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapyprocess

Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery andrecognises and respects diversity.

**previous applicants need not apply.**

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Having passed an accredited course and being specifically qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - i.e., PGCert in Primary Care Mental Health Practice / PGCert Low Intensity CBT Practitioner
• Registration with either the BABCP or the BPS (or for newly qualified/appointed staff, to achieve this within 12 months)

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy
• Health or Social Care related degree

Skills

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and integrate training into practice
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Ability to manage own workload and time
• Ability to demonstrate high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters
• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients

Desirable

• Car driver and / or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the Mersey Care footprint
• Fluent in community languages other than English

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Ability to manage own workload and time
• Ability to demonstrate high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters
• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of self-help materials for managing common mental health problems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Experience

Essential

• Proven relevant experience of working with people with common mental health problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients

Desirable

• Proven relevant experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Proven relevant experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Proven relevant experience of working in the local community

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre

Old Colliery Road

Whiston

L35 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• As a specialist Physiotherapist you will work closely with the MSK Team Leader and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists to ensure that our patients receive an excellent level of clinical care.
• As part of your role, you will initiate and participate in service development, audits and in-service training.
• You will have close support from the Band 8a Deputy Therapy Manager for Outpatients and work closely with the well-established multi-disciplinary team.
• We offer a comprehensive induction package followed by regular in-service training including case study sessions, journal club and peer support group alongside regular supervision sessions. Internal and external courses are supported, and opportunities for postgraduate study exist.
• Our established appraisal system facilitates career development and progression.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Master's Degree or equivalent in relevant specialism (or working towards one)
• HCPC registration
• Post-Registration training/experience in specialism

Desirable

• Membership of specialist group

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to demonstrate autonomous clinical intervention and decision making
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
• Highly developed Inter-personal and communication skills- with all levels of staff
• Ability to work within a MDT and with an interdisciplinary approach
• Critical Appraisal
• Well-developed clinical leadership skills
• Ability to manage own caseload
• Excellent organizational skills
• Appraisal and mentorship experience
• Very good presentational and educational skills
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Able to communicate with patients with range of communication abilities
• Able to deliver complex information in an interview way with patients whilst addressing barriers to understanding
• IT Skills-Word, Microsoft Outlook

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A positive 'can do' attitude to change and flexible working practices to meet changing service needs/demands
• Ability to deal with stress and stressful situations
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to cover 7 days, if required
• Diplomatic and sensitive to other needs
• Diplomatic and sensitive to other needs
• Team player

Other

Essential

• Able to work weekends, as required for T&O

Trust Values

Essential

• Effective and open communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

• Expereince working in the NHS

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).