Job description

Job responsibilities

Interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate

effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, relatives and external stakeholders.

Ability to present complex clinical, governance and performance information in a clear

and meaningful way to a range of audiences.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across

departments and professional groups.

Confident in leading meetings, delivering presentations, facilitating training sessions

and chairing governance discussions.

Skilled in managing difficult conversations, providing constructive feedback and

supporting conflict resolution in a professional manner.

Demonstrates emotional intelligence, empathy and professionalism when dealing with

staff wellbeing, patient concerns and service issues.

Ability to influence and negotiate effectively to achieve service improvements and

organisational objectives.

Promotes a culture of civility, inclusion, psychological safety and collaborative working.

Able to motivate, coach and develop staff to achieve high standards of performance

and patient care.

Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism when handling sensitive

information.

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively

under pressure.

Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and sound judgement within a complex and

rapidly changing clinical environment

Ability to communicate governance, patient safety, educational and equipment-related requirements in a way that supports engagement and compliance . Establishes credibility and trust through visible leadership, integrity and consistent professional behaviour. Effective networking and partnership-working skills, enabling collaboration across the Trust and with external organisations. Professional Knowledge and Expertise Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current professional registration. Extensive experience of clinical leadership and management within a clinical setting. Comprehensive knowledge of governance, clinical risk management and patient safety processes. Detailed understanding of incident reporting, investigation, and the implementation of learning from incidents. Sound knowledge of national clinical standards, regulatory requirements and healthcare legislation. Experience of leading quality improvement programmes, clinical audit and service development projects. In-depth knowledge of medical device management, equipment safety, maintenance requirements and asset management processes. Experience of developing business cases and managing equipment replacement programmes and capital bids. Knowledge of infection prevention and control, health and safety legislation, and safe systems of work. Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing policies, standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines. Understanding of workforce planning, establishment management, performance management and staff wellbeing initiatives. Experience of managing change and supporting service transformation within a complex healthcare environment. Knowledge of educational principles, competency-based assessment and workforce development strategies. Experience of delivering training, competency assessments, mentorship and clinical education programmes. Ability to analyse and interpret quality, safety and performance data to support decision-making and service improvements. Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining specialist knowledge. Leadership, management, teaching or quality improvement qualification, or equivalent experience. Competence in the use of electronic patient records, incident reporting systems, audit databases and Microsoft Office applications.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Analyse complex clinical, operational and governance information to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement within theatre services. Investigate incidents, complaints, equipment failures and near misses, determining root causes and implementing appropriate corrective and preventative actions. Use professional judgement to escalate patient safety concerns and operational risks in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Interpret audit findings, quality metrics and performance data to identify areas requiring intervention and service improvement. Assess the impact of equipment failures, defects or shortages on service delivery and implement appropriate contingency plans to maintain patient safety and operational continuity. Evaluate and prioritise competing operational demands, balancing patient needs, staffing levels, theatre utilisation and organisational priorities. Lead complex investigations and contribute to formal reports, action plans and recommendations arising from incidents, complaints and governance reviews. Analyse workforce, training and competency data to identify gaps and develop solutions to mitigate risks and improve performance. Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and clinical teams on governance, education, risk management and equipment-related issues. Support decision-making relating to procurement, replacement and standardisation of theatre equipment, considering clinical need, risk, compliance and financial implications. Assess compliance with national standards, legislation and Trust policies, identifying where remedial action is required. Make autonomous decisions within agreed professional and organisational boundaries, seeking senior support where necessary for highly complex or contentious issues. Anticipate emerging risks and develop proactive solutions to prevent adverse impacts on patient safety, quality of care and service delivery. Contribute to business planning and service development by evaluating evidence, benchmarking information and best practice guidance. Facilitate multidisciplinary discussions to resolve complex clinical, operational and organisational challenges, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and patient-centred. Respond effectively to unexpected situations, service pressures and operational disruptions, using sound judgement to maintain safe and effective patient care. Practical and technical skills Plan, coordinate and monitor governance, education and equipment work programmes across theatre services to ensure delivery of departmental and organisational objectives. Develop and maintain annual governance, audit, training and equipment replacement plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Trust requirements.

Coordinate clinical audits, accreditation activities, quality improvement projects and action plans, ensuring deadlines are achieved and outcomes are embedded into practice. Organise and facilitate governance, patient safety, education and equipment meetings, ensuring actions are monitored and completed. Lead the planning and coordination of staff training, competency assessments, induction programmes and mandatory training schedules. Work collaboratively with Theatre Managers, Matrons, Practice Development Teams and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure workforce development plans meet service requirements. Coordinate the management of medical devices and equipment, including procurement, maintenance schedules, replacement programmes and asset register compliance. Plan equipment replacement and capital investment programmes, balancing clinical priorities, risk assessments and available financial resources. Support operational planning for theatre services, ensuring governance, education and equipment requirements are incorporated into service delivery plans. Prioritise and manage multiple competing demands, adapting plans in response to changing clinical priorities, incidents, staffing pressures and service developments. Contribute to business planning, service redesign and strategic development initiatives within theatres and perioperative services. Develop project plans and implementation schedules for service improvement initiatives, ensuring engagement from key stakeholders. Coordinate responses to external inspections, accreditation visits, audits and regulatory reviews, ensuring evidence and action plans are prepared and delivered. Monitor progress against departmental objectives, key performance indicators and quality metrics, taking action where improvements are required. Ensure effective communication and coordination across clinical and non-clinical teams to support safe, efficient and effective theatre services. Anticipate future workforce, educational and equipment requirements and develop plans to support service sustainability and growth. Maintain professional clinical competence and provide direct clinical support within the theatre environment as required to ensure safe and effective patient care. Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, promoting high standards of perioperative practice and patient-centred care. Support the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care throughout the patient's perioperative journey. Monitor standards of patient care through audit, governance processes, incident reviews and patient feedback, ensuring learning is implemented to improve outcomes. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive high-quality, coordinated and seamless care. Contribute to the investigation and management of patient safety incidents, complaints and concerns, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to improve care and reduce risk.

Person Specification

skills and experience

Essential

• Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area

Desirable

• Undertaken nursing research

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Paul O'Gorman Building

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Clinical/Counselling psychologists within the base service. Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.To work at level of autonomy appropriate to a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. Goals to be agreed and reviewed in clinical/management supervision.To maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people.To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.

Please see the Job Description, Personal Specification, and Key Local Information attached.

Person Specification

Essential Qualfications and Experience

Essential

• Psychology degree 2:1 and Eligibility for BPS accreditation
• Experience of working within Mental Health services , either paid or voluntary.
• Experience of carrying out research, audits or service evaluations

Desirable

• Introductory training in a psychological therapy

Skills & experience

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience
• Word processing and other IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or care role.
• Experience of working with diversity.
• Audit or research experience.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

South Glos MINT Team

Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street

Bristol

BS15 9TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide comprehensive administration and secretarial support to the multidisciplinary teams or departments and the system-wide multi-disciplinary team.

There will be an expectation for the post holder to be highly motivated, flexible and multi-skilled with excellent proactive organisational skills to support the Team in its work.

The post holder will be able to work to high standards and will be required to take personal details from people and upload onto the electronic patient record system (Rio).

They will possess excellent working knowledge of Rio and all Microsoft Office systems including Word and Excel.

The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes.

They will need to be able to work proactively and effectively within a team and share work streams where appropriate.

Their work is managed rather than supervised and they are accountable for their own actions.

Their manager is available for reference but generally, they will manage their own workload and time management.

There may be a requirement to provide supervision to support administrators or apprentice posts.

Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organization and external, including:

Medical Staff Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient) Services Users and Carers Health and Social Care teams Third sector/voluntary agencies Community groups and local authority provision Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc. Providing Secretarial support to named Medical Staff/management team.

Utilise written and verbal communication skills to connect with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, requiring tact and persuasive skills where there may be barriers to understanding or agreement.

Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments, admissions and meetings etc.

Provide and receive routine and complicated information, including dealing with enquiries from external stakeholders and the public. The provision of and updating of patient notes, collation of information for transfer of care etc. This may include sensitive information.

Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective.

To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items.

To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathetic manner.

Exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc.

Escalating issues to the Lead Clinical Services Administrator as appropriate.

Arrange meetings and appointments for members of the team, negotiating diary conflicts and competing priorities as appropriate. Including the scheduling ofConsultant Clinic AppointmentsTribunalsRoom BookingsOther bookings as required

Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients. Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RiO system.

The post holder will order stationery and other necessary items for the team via the procurement system. May be responsible for petty cash float/handling.

Supporting the induction of new staff members as required.

Produce confidential correspondence and reports on a frequent basis.Maintain efficient and effective electronic filing system/, Internet, Intranet, patient records to access and extract information as needed.Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.

Clerical duties including photocopying and scanning.

Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work. May be asked to contribute to audit and research projects within the service to inform service development and standards.

Provide cover for colleagues when and where necessary.

Plans own workload to ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks are met.

Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately.

Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.

Other tasks which are commensurate with the broad purpose and banding of the post.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Previous experience and proficiency in IT skills (including Word, Excel and MS office packages)
• NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of working as part of a Team
• Experience of taking minutes of meetings

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting as an Administrator
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the principles of confidentiality

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Woodside, Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane, Brislington

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document for full details of the post. The Job Description will also outline the expectations of the role.

Additional Contact Details

Melanie Cooper

[email protected]

0300 4022 5152

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilient under pressure
• Caring and Compassionate with understanding Trust values

Desirable

• Previous Healthcare/NHS Experience
• Be able to work under pressure and prioritize workload. Be able to deal with day-to-day decisions when working single-handed
• Experience of Radiology Appointments, CRIS or the Trak Care patient system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide (Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To undertake by negotiation, administrative tasks currently undertaken by the CNS team ie monitoring of databases, monitoring telephone helpline.

- Provide basic telephone advice and refer to / or signpost to other sources of support.

- Communicate and signpost to appropriate needs related information.

- To be actively involved in service development plans such as Prehab etc.

- Guide people using self-assessment resources.

- To strengthen the links with primary and secondary services and refer to multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate

- Be proactive and motivated; to be able to identify areas of potential future role development and demonstrate how this will contribute to an enhanced provision of patient care within the team.

- To undertake specific supervised and unsupervised work, organising and prioritising own caseload (within clearly defined boundaries).

- To directly support patients with non-complex needs, providing practical support and advice.

- To comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handline, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and undergoing regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.

- Support people to access appropriate information and support, by signposting to a range of support services and taking an approach which helps people self-manage where appropriate

- Advise patients on individual self-care management principles and review/further promote this information

- Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices

- Planning/inviting/organising of health and well-being events or other supported self-management

- Carry out some administration duties required by the role

- Order supplies and equipment

1. Professional Development, Education and Training

- Demonstrate self-directed learning, actively seeking role development opportunities to enhance knowledge and role progression

- Identify personal education needs and skills development with the registered practitioner

2. Communications and Working Relationships

- To utilise verbal and nonverbal communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, their families and carers. This may include patients/carers who may or may not have barriers to communication e.g., language, through cognitive or physical impairment

- To co-ordinate access to the right information and education resources to support people in making decisions about aspects of their own care, enable independence and support self-management as appropriate. Develop a partnership approach to working to empower patients and carers.

- To motivate patients to enroll in rehabilitation, where there may be reluctance or communication difficulties

- Comment on proposed changes to policies and procedures

- Support and contribute to audit processes and service development

- Make sure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a healthcare professional and know about the full range of resources and services available

- Understand that there will be frequent exposure to distressing/highly distressing situations and when to seek appropriate support/advice

- Take an active part in team meetings and audits as required

- Support people to access appropriate information and support, by signposting to a range of support services and take an approach which helps people to self-manage where appropriate

- Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices

- To form a link with all health and well-being events, referring patients as appropriate

- To encourage patients to enroll in prehab recommendations to optimise outcomes where appropriate

- Deliver patient-centered, self-management support and education as necessary to non-complex patients, including how to self-assess

3. Mental and Emotional Effort

- Make sure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a healthcare professional and know about the full range of resources and services available

- Understand that there will be frequent exposure to distressing/highly distressing situations and when to seek appropriate support/advice

- Demonstrate an awareness of the limits of own practice and knowledge and when to seek appropriate support/advice

- To receive regular clinical supervision as required

- Demonstrate an awareness of the limits of own practice and knowledge and when to seek appropriate support/advice

4. Most Challenging Part of the Role

- Frequent exposure to emotional challenges when dealing with relatives and/or carers coping with uncertainty, loss of status/role, grief and physical change

- Frequent use of IT equipment, e.g., laptops

- Occasional exposure to aggressive or abusive patients or relatives

- To utilise the appropriate skills to communicate and assess patients being or having been treated for cancer or receiving supportive care.

- Assisting patients to contribute to the development of their own care plan, empowering them to make decisions at times where there may be anxiety and uncertainty.

- To encourage patients to enroll in prehab recommendations to optimise outcomes.

- To motivate patients to enroll in rehabilitation and other lifestyle changes, when there may be reluctance or communication difficulties.

- To provide high quality care in a fast paced, ever changing working environment within the resources available. To contribute to the delivery of Trust Targets and National cancer initiatives.

- To manage an unpredictable workload additional to a scheduled timetable.

- To manage own stresses and emotional wellbeing within an emotionally challenging cancer group

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Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Computer literate, use of Microsoft products
• Previous NHS experience in patient care
• Experience of multi professional working
• Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
• English and Math's GCSE (A- C grade or grade 5 or above)
• Relevant Health or social care experience at AFC band 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating a patient workload
• Knowledge of cancer treatments/interventions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medicines and medicinal products as prescribed by authorised prescribers within the medical and dental centre in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• To provide advice on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of own competence.
• To work alone or as part of a team within the dispensary.
• To provide effective day to day management of the dispensary.
• To ensure safe and accurate dispensing of all medical and dental prescriptions as prescribed by registered medical practitioners and non-medical prescribers, including controlled drugs (CDs), accountable drugs (ADs) and medical appliances.
• To provide pharmaceutical advice/counselling to patients.
• To collect and receipt prescription charges accurately.
• To maintain all statutory records, logs and registers.
• To procure, receipt, and be responsible for safe custody, storage, and audit of all medicinal products including CDs and ADs in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and SOPs.
• To ensure active stock control measures and storage are in place to maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the Practice while minimising wastage.
• To provide advice/training to medical centre staff on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of professional competence.
• To mentor and train personnel who may be undertaking dispensary awareness training including pharmacy technicians and Combat Med Tech (CMT)/Medics.
• To respond appropriately to the Central Alerting System in respect to Medicines/Pharmaceutical matters and document accordingly.
• To safeguard the confidentiality of any personal/medical information obtained in the course of duties.

• To undertake general housekeeping duties including archiving, statistical reporting, cleaning, stock checks etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Must have two years post qualification experience in dispensing.
• Must have two years experience of dispensing in Primary Care.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 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.

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Ilchester

Somerset

BA22 8HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nursing Care (under direct supervision)1. Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.2. Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the RegisteredNurse/Assistant Practitioner.3. Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registerednurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient4. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentratefor periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.5. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies andprocedures.6. Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they needwithin easy reach.7. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.8. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies9. Develop the skills to maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, andmembers of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriatecommunication skills.10. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty11. Work effectively as part of a team.

Training1. Undertake the Trusts corporate and local induction, and maintain your learning and compliance with trainingrequirements for your role2. Complete mandatory training. This will vary depending on area of work.3. Attend In-service training.4. Successful completion of the 15 Care certificate modules and practical competency assessment, withinrequired timescales.5. Complete and return on time; all written work, reflective logs and assignments as required, if undertakingadditional training eg: Maths/English GCSE.

Professional1. Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role.2. Act, at all times, in a manner which demonstrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.3. Embrace the Trust values and work in an inclusive way.4. Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection, and wellbeing.5. Develop and maintain skills, knowledge, and competence for the role, with support from supervisor.6. Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy.7. Participate in team discussions / meetings as an integral member of the team.

Administration1. Develop competent in the use of IT systems within the workplace environment.2. Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners, and other visitors to thedepartment.3. Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property.Working conditions1. Dependent on work setting you may have frequent exposure to bodily fluids, distressed, or confused patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• One of the following: o Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 o NVQ 3 o BTEC National Diploma o T Level in Health and Social care. Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
• Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths, or equivalent

Desirable

• Already working towards NVQ level 3 in care

Work Experience

Essential

• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting

Desirable

• Care certificate

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about this great opportunity.

Person Specification

Supporting information

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Desirable

• Previous nursing experience in elderly care

Supporting Information and Interview

Essential

• Knowledge in age-related health conditions and their management, e.g. falls prevention; pressure ulcer prevention; polypharmacy

Desirable

• Show the 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.

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safeguarding

To provide specialist professional advice on managing adult safeguarding cases, and work to assist in developing effective multiagency working to safeguard adults

To work within a designated locality

To provide specialist professional advice on managing MAPPA and Prevent cases and work to assist in developing effective multiagency working in MAPPA and Prevent

To provide professional advice on managing safeguarding children and domestic abuse cases

To provide professional advice on initial management of cases involving allegations against AWP staff, volunteers or services, and ensure that any such allegations are reported to the Trust Allegations Officer

To attend and report to the Trust governance groups/committees in an advisory capacity

To be an active member of the local and regional safeguarding networks and working groups

To cover duty where required.

To work with the clinical audit department to ensure effective rollout of trust audit programmesin the area(s) of responsibility and assure follow through on recommended actions

To participate in the development and implementation of appropriate policy and performance frameworks, to support staff to recognise, understand and meet their duties of care in relation to relevant legislation, in areas of responsibility

To participate in the development of, and the delivery of specialist safeguarding training and practice development

To participate in the development and implementation of Trust work plans, to assist the trust in meeting statutory, regulatory, and performance standards

To be responsible for the development of specific Trust policies, procedures and guidance for safeguarding, as directed

To facilitate effective working arrangements with service users and carers, both directly and through PALS, in relation to safeguarding

To provide cover for other Senior Practitioners- Safeguarding, as required.

Leadership

To be responsible for the management and reporting of specific projects as directed

Contribute to the professional development of other staff in this specific area of professional practice as required

To deputise, and provide cover, for the Trust Deputy/Head of Safeguarding, both on an identified standing basis, and on an ad hoc one, as required

Performance Management

Responsible for undertaking audit, benchmarking in conjunction with Governance colleagues to ensure learning outcomes are reflected and implemented

To support the effective performance and functioning of safeguarding in practice, learning from experience, and management oversight by operational services

Communication

Ensure advice is available to the full range of specialties within the organisation on the day today management of safeguarding

To liaise with the Trust named doctor and Lead named professional/nurse, as appropriate

Work across external organisations and within AWP (which includes a good deal of cross-site travel) using various methods of communication (e.g. face-to-face, electronic media) to raise the profile and reputation of the services offered, and to build and sustain the confidence of our local population in our current and future service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker or other appropriate professional registration, with substantial clinical experience, and management experience in a specialist safeguarding role

Experience

Essential

• Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant practice/standards/audit in relation to Safeguarding Adults
• Knowledge and experience of the legislative framework and practice of safeguarding and public protection including information sharing and governance, consent and confidentiality
• Proven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced level

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to Safeguarding- Vulnerable people especially adults and a working knowledge of guidance relating to Safeguarding Children and young people at risk

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths

Desirable

• Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an admin/service environment
• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
• Experience of working in NHS Admin & Clerical departments/or similar

Desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital information systems or similar logistical planning software
• Understanding of the European Working Time Directive and 2016 Terms and Conditions
• Experience of working within Human Resources Medical Staffing in the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven ability to make decisions as well as use own initiative
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work demands
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to adjust to change and motivate/lead others through change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong ability in the Microsoft office package software (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and word)
• Strong customer focus
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality
• Effective keyboard skills
• Excellent written / verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivator
• Creative and imaginative in approach
• Ability to be discreet and diplomatic
• Willingness to learn new systems
• Willingness to interact within a multidisciplinary team
• Committed to own professional development

Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values

Essential

• A pride in the quality and accuracy of your work and attention to detail
• Co-operative, helpful and flexible attitude to work
• Genuine interest in the structure and work of the Trust
• Willingness to undertake training and develop additional skills
• Forward thinking, innovative and proactive approach to work
• Remain calm in stressful situations with strong resilience

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Dental Hospital

Lower Maudlin St,

Bristol

BS1 2LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the management and delivery of the Trust's Estates services, ensuring that estate infrastructure, maintenance activities and capital projects are delivered in compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, Trust policies and organisational objectives. They will work closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors to maintain safe, effective and sustainable environments for patients, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include overseeing contractor performance and ensuring all works are delivered to the required standards, codes of practice, Health Technical Memoranda and legislative requirements. The post holder will act as a Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person or Informed Client for designated estates compliance areas, such as water, ventilation, electrical systems, asbestos, gas installations, pressure systems or other specialist engineering services, ensuring the Trust remains legally compliant.

The role supports the development and implementation of estates initiatives, maintenance programmes and capital projects, including the preparation of specifications, obtaining quotations and monitoring project delivery. The post holder will also maintain estates information systems, analyse performance data, coordinate statutory returns and compliance reporting, and contribute to the monitoring of key estates performance indicators.

In addition, the post holder will support the Trust's sustainability and energy management objectives, undertake estate compliance assessments and audits, manage procurement of estates-related goods and services, and participate in on-call arrangements as required. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential, requiring effective communication and collaboration with Trust staff, service managers, contractors and external partners to ensure estates services meet operational needs and deliver value for money.

The post holder will promote a positive team culture, maintain high standards of personal conduct and professional performance, and undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope and responsibility of the role.

The postholder must have a UK driving licence and their own car.

Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Transportation

Essential

• Must have a full UK driving licence and their own car

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a good general education / Educated to degree level or HNC/HND plus additional education to degree level in a relevant estates qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• Incorporated Membership of relevant professional body such as CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, or IHEEM
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development, gained through either specialist course(s), or specific development experience.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Competent to act as Responsible Person in one or more Estates Maintenance areas
• Significant relevant experience of building or engineering services siteworks or maintenance
• Experience of documentation and protocols necessary in delivering either: Projects of complex nature and/or: Contract management of complex contracts
• Knowledge of Estates health & safety, technical compliance, and risk management
• Knowledge of procurement methods including purchase orders and construction contracts
• Specialist professional knowledge of several estates-related disciplines and functions, with the skills to transfer knowledge to new or less familiar areas of work.
• Experience in a supervisory role in an Estates or surveying role within a complex organisation

Desirable

• Understanding of priorities for health care provision
• Familiar with: UK H&S legislation, Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda, Construction and Maintenance contracts oEstates policies oSupervision of Estates maintenance activities or contracts, and/or Estates project works or contracts
• Experience of working with operational teams to deliver service modernisation improvements
• Experience in working in mental health service user environments
• Experience of managing others, both under direct line management and also those not under direct line management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills for development of positive working relationships with personnel outside the direct control of the individual - staff, service users and carers.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, at one-to-one level and meetings

Desirable

• CAD skills for building plans. Use of estate databases
• Training skills - sharing knowledge, good negotiating skills
• Good facilitation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description, person specification and main responsibilities documents are available in the documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Therapeutic Radiography Degree or equivalent
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Willingness to undertake further study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Thorough knowledge and wide experience of techniques and equipment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IRMER
• Knowledge of clinical risk management and clinical governance agenda
• IGRT/IMRT knowledge and experience
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Post grad radiotherapy experience
• Evidence of increasing responsibility
• Experience of service development
• Post grad superficial xray experience
• Knowledge of national developments
• Knowledge of current trials
• Knowledge of auditing practice

Values

Essential

• Awareness and compliance of Trust Values

Specific Skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• Team working/ problem solving
• Ability to interpret and input treatment prescriptions and plans accurately
• Ability to accurately and openly report any clinical incidents
• Ability to self motivate and motivate others
• Adaptable to change
• Ability and flexibility to participate in early morning sessions, late sessions and out of hours as the service requires

Desirable

• Evidence of reflective skills
• Insight into departmental management issues
• Demonstrates ambition in personal development

Physical skills and Emotional Effort

Essential

• Good physical skills
• Works well under pressure
• Deals with conflicting demands on time

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the surgical ward.

• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and positive patient experience.

• Manage staffing, rostering, recruitment, performance and staff development.
• Lead on patient safety, clinical governance, risk and quality improvement.
• Support effective patient flow, bed management and timely discharges.Investigate incidents and complaints and implement learning.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage ward resources efficiently and contribute to service improvement initiatives

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Leadership experience/ Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience within an acute surgical setting

Workforce

Essential

• Experience of workforce management including rostering, sickness and performance management

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication, organisational and decision making skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant band 6 experience within a clinical setting

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA11NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse Duties:

• To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• To manage a complex clinical caseload.
• To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service.
• Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs.
• To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• To manage a complex clinical caseload.
• To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service.
• Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs.

Senior Nurse Duties:

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.
• To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
• To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.
• To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
• To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.
• To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required
• To deputise for the Team manager as required
• To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment.
• Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines
• To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting.
• Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying.

(Full JD's can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NMC Qualification (B5/B6)
• Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience (B6)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care (B5/B6)
• Minimum of two years' experience at Band 5 (B6)
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations (B6)
• Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare (B6)
• Completed preceptorship training or obtained 6 months post qualification experience (B5)

Desirable

• Previous prison/secure experience (B5/B6)

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills (B5/B6)
• Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour (B6)

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Secretarial

• To provide an efficient copy typing and word processing service for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing/proof reading of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, memorandums, etc. in an accurate and quality manner.
• Process and maintain referrals using the E Referral System. Maintain all workstreams within the E Referral system.
• Process patient requests via Klinik
• To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
• Process private work requests.
• To retrieve medical records and process requests for the completion of medical/insurance records/photocopying and Subject Access Requests requests/checking of notes and processing through data processor.
• Raise invoices and receive payments for private work.
• To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
• To be able to retrieve test results, clinic letters, discharge summaries from appropriate computer systems, or liaise with secondary care staff.
• To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
• To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave.
• Maintain adequate supplies of office stationery in order to perform your secretarial duties, informing appropriate member of staff when supplies are low.
• Process requests and queries from all systems used within a clinical setting.
• Process requests and queries received via email.

Organisational

• Working as part of a team, with individual responsibilities of ensuring all secretarial tasks are completed to a high standard of professionalism.
• Organise own day to day tasks.
• Make suggestions for improving working procedures

Communication

• Communicate on a daily basis with GPs, care navigators, other clinical or non-clinical staff, health care professionals and other health centre users.
• Communicate daily with patients, face to face and via clinical platforms.
• Interface between surgery, GPs and social services, secondary health centres and community services.
• To be aware of confidentiality and communicate sensitive information in a discreet and sensitive manner.
• Communicate information, messages, results or requests for follow up appointments to patients in a tactful and clear manner. Ensure patients have understood the information that has been given to them.
• To liaise by telephone with a wide range of outside social care services, secondary health centres and other health care service providers.
• To be aware of confidentiality and communication of sensitive information in a discreet and appropriate manner.
• Deal appropriately with general enquiries and requests for information from patients and other service users.
• Ensure urgent referrals are emailed or sent via eRS the appropriate department.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and able to cover their absences across the business

Education and Research

• To participate in mandatory training, personal development plans to learn new skills as part of self and professional development.

Responsibilities common to all posts:

• To ensure that the services managed by the post holder are delivered to a high standard, and to work with the clinical governance team to ensure that appropriate systems and processes are in place, and to ensure that BVM develop an open, learning culture.
• To take personal responsibilities to ensure equalities approach in managing staff, delivery and commissioning services, as well as promoting good practice in implementing relevant statutory requirements.
• To promote effective public, user, and carer involvement in all elements of work.
• To take responsibility for their ongoing personal and professional development through the individual performance review and development process, in dialogue with their line manager.

To take account of the provisions of the Health and Safety At Work Act and:

• To co-operate and enable BVM to carry out their legal duty with regard to Health and Safety
• To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with anything provided for Health and Safety, or for welfare to work.

Dignity at Work Statement

We are committed to treating all of our staff with dignity and respect. You are responsible for behaving in a way that is consistent with the aims of our Equality and Diversity in Employment Policy. This includes not discriminating unfairly in any area of your work and not harassing or otherwise intimidating other members of staff.

Equality Statement

To act in a way that is consistent with Bridge View Medical procedures and the law relating to equality, diversity and rights, and to treat everyone with whom you come into contact equitably, with respect and without discriminating.

To recognise and appreciate that people, both colleagues and service users are different and to act in ways that are consistent with their needs and preferences.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive attitude to work
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Trustworthy and reliable
• To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths & English GCSE grade 4 or above / equivalent

Desirable

• Maths & English GCSE grade 5 or above
• A levels or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Office experience/ admin experience

Desirable

• Experience in Primary Care
• Experience working with confidential information
• Previous Secretarial experience and training
• Use of clinical systems software e.g. EMIS, Klinik

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills MS office applications/Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Problem solving and task management skills

Desirable

• Quickbooks

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

Bridge View Medical

Address

Malago Surgery

40 St Johns Road

Bristol

BS3 4JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Able to use a tablet for ordering patient food and taking surveys
• Able to use cleaning equipment, some of which may be of an industrial quality
• Able to electronically order required cleaning stocks To ensure they are ready to be used as needed

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Education - Reading and writing plus basic numeric skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualification and training

Essential

• Registered Teaching and assessing
• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• NMC recognised prescribing course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously
• Understanding of management of NMC code of practice and requirements

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Evidence of involvement in service users advocacy and complaints resolution

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals , Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA13NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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