Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience.

Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for.

This is a part time role 3 days per week, 4 hours per day which incudes working every other weekend.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need:

Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike.

REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:

Free training and development opportunities Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes Retail and lifestyle discounts Refer a Friend bonus scheme Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment. Good communication and teamwork skills. An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bath

BS39 7BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of responsibilities attached to the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• An honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or 1st)
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Introductory training in a psychological therapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a previous Assistant Psychologist post, or equivalent health professional role.
• Audit or research experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with and value diversity
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff

Other requirements

Essential

• Experience with/empathy for individuals who have experienced acute mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

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

To support the whole school approach offer around Mental health and wellbeing across MHST schools in Gloucestershire

Delivering assemblies, class-based workshops, and small groups in primary and secondary settings, countywide.

To arrange, plan and deliver school mental health & wellbeing activities.

Within a countywide model, you will be responsible for developing insight and knowledge of local services and signposting within your locality area.

Regularly required to collect and collate participant feedback in response to presentations and conduct audits with regards to the outcomes.

To participate regularly in the agreed systems for supervision.

To participate annually in the agreed system of appraisal.

Responsible for the security of equipment used by the service such as a projector and laptop for schools presentations.

Responsible for monitoring levels of resource materials and notifying the manager before they become depleted.

Creating and disseminating resources around Mental Health and Wellbeing.

To make accurate observations and recordings, using Rio (electronic patient recording system).

To identify and discuss a range of health and social care needs with service users, carers and other professionals and signpost when appropriate.

To provide support and advice to service users, carers, colleagues, and other professionals.

Ability to work flexibly and creatively, responding quickly to changing circumstances and needs of individual children, young people and their families.

To evaluate and reflect upon the quality of care given and the goals achieved

Be responsible for maintaining and influencing professional standards in relation to government policy, frameworks and Trust directives.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Presentation delivery and MDT
• NVQ3, HNC/NND equivalent experience to diploma level
• Experience of working with children and young people

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children

Desirable

• Experience of working within school 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 Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rikenel

Montpelier

Gloucester

GL11LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Represent GHNHSFT at Internal and External Educational and Academic meetings, supporting Simulation Based Education for our Medical/Physician Associates/TCMS Medical Students.

To become integral within the Simulation Networks of Gloucestershire and the South-West.

To network Nationally, within the South-West and Locally, to review and continually be aware of developing Simulation Based Learning developments/initiatives.

To research, observe, and interact with all Medical Simulation Teaching, to identify support that may be required, both within and outside of Medical Curriculums.

Demonstrate Compassionate, Effective Leadership, supporting Simulation Practice and Education at GHNHSFT.

Personal high standards of professionalism at all times, being seen as a role-model for PGME and GHNHSFT

Effectively and sympathetically support the Simulation Faculty with Simulation Based Education being delivered within GHNHSFT.

To work in partnership with the Foundation Programme Directors with the delivery of Curriculum, Foundation Simulation Based Learning Education.

Engage with the Post-Graduate Doctors Forum to support Simulation Based Education within the Education Centres, but also in-situ.

To contribute to all Simulation Reports, Papers, Posters, Funding/Educational Bids, as requested by the Director of Medical Education/Medical Director/NHSE/Universities/other Academic Establishments.

Monitor and evaluate Simulation standards, through teaching session observation, student/learner discussion, formal evaluation.

Work collaboratively with the PGME Team to ensure Simulation Based Learning is included/available, and meeting all Medical Curriculums.

Support Medical Consultants and individuals to identify training, competencies and curriculum requirements that Simulation Based Learning and Technology Enhance Learning can compliment and help support delivery.

Effectively engage staff across the Trust to develop and deliver strategy objectives by working with all Medical Colleagues to assist in effective implementation of new ideas/changes which deliver results.

Provides advise regarding Simulation Training liaising with the Medical Simulation Tutors where and when required.

Uses a range of skills to influence, inspire and encourage all Learners.

Consistently demonstrates a professional, approachable and helpful manner.

Interprets GMC/NETS/NHSE/CQC complex data and statistics gained through quality assurance processes.

Engages all Trust teams in the promotion and marketing of Simulation based and Technology Enhanced Education.

Maintains a Personal Development Portfolio, enhanced by keeping up-to-date with the latest Simulation technologies.

Collaborate with TCMS to ensure Medical Student Placements include Simulation Based Education and Technology Enhance Learning.

Has a willingness to develop knowledge and experience with both existing and new simulation equipment, including through engagement with industry colleagues, to become a local expert so that maximal educational potential can be derived from simulation equipment in the trust.

In collaboration with Trust Simulation enthusiasts, Resuscitation Department and Clinical Leads, collate a Simulation Equipment Library.

Devise a Loan Scheme of equipment that meets the expectations of all Simulation Enthusiasts and planned teaching sessions.

Manage the maintenance and repair of all Simulation Equipment in the Simulation Training Room, working with External Stakeholders to negotiate repair/replacements.

Work with the Trust Procurement Department to review all Contracts for Simulation Equipment.

Be constitutionally aware of the Capital Guidelines for the purchase of new Simulation Equipment, supporting bids for enhanced Trust Simulation equipment

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Registration with a professional body (e.g. GMC, NMC, HCPC)
• Experience of working in/for an NHS Provider
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all colleagues in a manner that is consistent with relevant legislation and Local and National Policies and Procedures
• Works collaboratively with the Simulation Tutors, faculty and the wider MDT supporting the PGME Simulation Strategy and new Simulation Technologies
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing tasks effectively
• Enthusiastic, creative and flexible in approach to challenges
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to remain calm and professional in high pressure situations
• Team focused - demonstrating a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, fostering a positive team environment
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable, with a proactive and flexible attitude to work
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and encouraging a high standard of education in the trust

Desirable

• Enthusiastic, creative and flexible in approach to challenges
• Evidence of formal simulation training (e.g. Simulation Train the Trainers course or equivalent)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in healthcare education (e.g. PGCert in Medical Education, ALS instructor status)
• Certification in BLS/ALS or equivalent clinical skills training
• Experience of working in Primary and/or Secondary Care
• Experience of organising, planning or facilitating training sessions for healthcare professionals
• Experience of completing applications for funding requests or bids
• Understanding of simulation technologies and their application in medical training
• Awareness of the simulation-based education requirements across different specialty curriculums for resident doctors
• Awareness of relevant legislation, local and national policies and procedures affecting simulation-based education
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain simulation equipment, with an aptitude for learning technical skills related to simulation technology

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience of radiotherapy treatment and review
• Clinical experience at supervisory level and leadership in an area of clinical expertise
• Experience of managing radiotherapy side effects
• Working with ISO9001
• Experience with student/support worker education
• Experience in orientation/training of new staff
• Experience of auditing practice
• Experience of service development
• Knowledge of legislation associated with the use of ionising radiation in medicine (IR(ME)R and IRR)
• Knowledge of National Developments in Radiotherapy

Desirable

• Awareness of financial management
• Experience of working outside of the hospital environment for service development or education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate well at individual, team and departmental and interdepartmental levels
• Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills: Tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
• Ability to think quickly, assess situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Professional leadership qualities - ability to inspire and motivate staff
• Ability to educate/train colleagues at all levels
• Written and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrate ambition in personal and service development
• Demonstrate initiative and innovation

Aptitudes

Essential

• Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
• Leadership
• Be proactive in managing own career and continuous service development
• Reflect on practice for continuing self audit

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• DCR (T), BSc (Hons) or MSc State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
• MSc qualification in radiography, research or other relevant subject
• Registered non-medical prescriber or working towards the qualification

Desirable

• Management/Leadership qualification /willing to work towards

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

Specialised Services Management Offices

Myrtle Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work to NMC levels of conduct.

Maintain care to expectations of the trust and CQC.

Manage shifts.

Manage staff.

Act as keyworker to allocated patients.

Person Specification

RMN qualification

Essential

• RMN qualification
• Experience working on wards

Desirable

• Interest in working with adult male patients

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
• Able to manage behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Lime Unit, Callington road

Callington Road

Bristol

BS45BJ

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

• RGN 1st level
• Current NMC Registration
• 1 st Degree in nursing or health related subject, willing to undertake/ working towards
• Relevant accredited post registration qualification at Level 3
• Qualification in Teaching and Assessing

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Appropriate post-registration experience in nursing, specialty
• Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
• Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking Research or Audit projects
• Experience as a Preceptor /Mentor
• Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Organisation and management skills
• Teaching
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
• Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Able to influence other team members
• Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
• Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
• Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
• Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
• Awareness of current national changes in nursing / 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).

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 Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 6 cardiac rehabilitation enhanced practitioners are expert clinicians, having completed a minimum of 2 years working in cardiac rehabilitation at band 5 or higher; or 4 years of post registration experience and 2 years of cardiac care; and possessing at least one relevant postgraduate/post-registration qualification. The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner performing detailed clinical assessment and leading in the care of all patients in their caseload in collaboration with secondary care clinicians, community providers and the wider MDT. They will supervise and train band 3 and band 4 colleagues as well as students and will provide specialist advice to the rest of the MDT.

The post-holder will work across hospital sites and community leisure centres around the area of Bristol and Weston.

The post holder will be responsible for implementing and delivering a safe and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program along with other members of the MDT. They will manage and participate in group exercise programmes for cardiac patients. They will provide advice on managing recovery from a cardiac diagnosis and managing cardiac risk factors.

For further detail please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

• Working towards post-registration qualifications/CPD in area of practice
• Relevant cardiac/cardiothoracic/critical care qualification at either level 2(diploma) or level 3 (degree) or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation.
• Current ILS/ALS or willingness to undertake
• Driving license/able to travel between venues on daily basis
• Active professional registered with a professional body

Desirable

• Evidence of level 7 learning/qualification in relevant subject
• Prescribing
• Prepared to work towards independent prescribing if not yet achieved
• Proven leadership experience
• Level 4 specialist cardiac rehabilitation exercise instructor or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• 4 years post registration including minimum of 2 years in cardiac care at band 5 or higher OR 2 years cardiac rehabilitation at band 5 or higher
• Recent experience working in a cardiac setting
• Involved in planning and supporting improvement and transformation, achieving cultural change to improve service quality
• Interest and understanding of cardiac rehabilitation environment.
• Experience of implementing local/specialist objectives
• Experience in foundational leadership and willingness to enact change management.

Desirable

• Significant post-registration cardiac rehabilitation experience
• Experience of post-qualification work in a range of relevant settings treating cardiac patients

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Experience of management of the cardiac patient
• Advanced clinical assessment skills, assessment of symptoms, interpretation of clinical investigations and taking appropriate action in the risk stratification of patients post myocardial infarct/coronary revascularisation.
• Specialist knowledge of current cardiac care, management and secondary prevention
• Experience of involvement in research and audit at a local level within current or previous roles.
• Able to modify teaching and counselling skills to individual or group needs
• IT skills
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional approach to work and instil confidence
• Involved in supporting/management of support roles/students.

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

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant postgraduate learning in rehabilitation, leadership or service improvement

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist including experience in rehabilitation and complex discharge planning
• Experience working with patients with complex physical, cognitive and social care needs.
• Experience leading or contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience of managing, supervising and appraising staff.
• Experience building effective collaborative relationships across organisational boundaries.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership and people management skills.
• Strong organisational and operational management skills and ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing demands.

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

The Burren

Wills Way

Bristol

BS13 7TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in administration, or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Numeracy and Literacy level 2 qualification or equivalent demonstrable skills.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake training required for the role.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential

• Range of IT skills including electronic communication, text processing, spread sheets and data bases
• Able to communicate calmly and professionally with patients/ clients/visitors/others who may demonstrate challenging behaviour.
• Administration experience relevant to the role
• Diary Management
• A range of administrative processes (typing, minute taking, photocopying, scanning etc)
• Ability to collate and produce data/information in a reader friendly way

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

New Friends Hall

Heath House Lane, Stapleton

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.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.

Finance, service development, governance

• In conjunction with the highly specialist renal & transplant pharmacists provide and develop a specialist pharmaceutical service to the Renal & Transplant specialty within the Trust.
• Attend speciality meetings and meetings with Specialty and Divisional management teams as required and produce reports on activity as directed.
• Advise on strategies to ensure cost-effective use of resources and be involved with achieving CIP targets. Provide feedback regarding this to prescribers.
• Support achieving general pharmacy and appropriate specialist CQUIN targets.
• To support the highly specialist renal & transplant pharmacists to help progress the pharmacoeconomics element of the service.
• Record and investigate incidents in line with Trust procedures.
• Record clinical Pharmacy activity in line with departmental procedures.
• Audit and risk manage selected areas of practice to promote continuous quality improvement as required by the Division, Pharmacy department or the Trust.

Clinical

• Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure the safe, efficient, evidence-based and rational use of medicines in line with the Trust Formulary and departmental policies so that risks to patients are minimised.
• Challenge inappropriate prescribing and escalate as appropriate.
• Support and promote antimicrobial stewardship
• Be the named pharmacy contact for the clinical screening of homecare prescriptions for renal & transplant outpatients.
• Ensure that an accurate medication history and a full medicines reconciliation (in line with Trust policy) is completed for all patients seen as part of a clinical pharmacy service to allocated inpatient ward(s).
• Provide advice and information to patients/carers to ensure compliance with complex treatment regimens including immune suppression and renal replacement therapies
• To lead on medication reviews to patients undergoing renal replacement therapy at satellite units
• Provide accurate medicines information to other healthcare professionals and patients.
• Provide support and implement the self-medication policy for patients able to manage their medications in this manner.
• Deliver effective management of patient's medication to ensure timely and seamless discharge of patients. Communicate effectively with healthcare colleagues in Primary care when necessary, as part of this process.
• Maintain medicines management systems in conjunction with patients/carers, ward staff and pharmacy staff.
• Provide professional supervision to Patients Services on a sessional basis including being the responsible pharmacist when required.

Education & Training

• Contribute to the training of pharmacy undergraduates, medical students, pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and medical and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Train other pharmacists to provide cover to the renal & transplant service when needed.
• Support the development and training of trainee pharmacists as needed.
• Keep up to date with developments in pharmacy to maintain a high level of professional knowledge and competence. Attend study days and courses as necessary for the development of the service and the individual.
• Maintain a record of CPD in line with GPhC requirements.

Leadership & Management

• Represent specialist pharmaceutical interests in multidisciplinary meetings within the Trust and in the wider local health economy, sharing knowledge and experience with other neurosciences pharmacists at a local and national level.
• Act as a role model for less experienced pharmacists and promote best practice.
• Supervise medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacy staff.
• Responsible for conducting appraisals, one to one meetings and sickness absence interviews for staff under your line management.

Other

• Provide professional supervision to Patients Services on a sessional basis including being the responsible pharmacist when required.
• Participate in the pharmacy weekend, bank holiday and late duty service.
• Participate in the pharmacy emergency duty on-call rota if required.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired though vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent.
• Successful completion of 1 year as a trainee pharmacist
• Current Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification to a similar standard or due to complete imminently
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Qualification as an independent prescriber or willingness to undertake this on appointment
• Suitable hospital pharmacy experience
• Previous experience at Band 6 hospital pharmacist
• Experience of audit and quality systems
• Can demonstrate the relevant level of knowledge, skills and abilities required of a Band 6 Pharmacist.
• Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers.
• Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
• Knowledge of specialist area
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues affecting primary care, including NICE, local Formularies, local guidance development, patient group directions and legal frameworks relating to medicines.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of finance systems and management of this effectively
• Ability to review, process and present complex information in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats
• Computer literate
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Methodical and tidy worker
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification to a similar standard
• Hospital pharmacy experience relevant to the specialist area
• Evidence of leadership
• Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory 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).

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

Pharmacy Department, Southmead Hospital

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for operational performance, workforce efficiency, governance and financial oversight across the Temporary Staffing service.

The successful candidate will provide visible leadership to a large multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of customer service, performance and compliance. They will oversee the booking and management of bank and agency workers across multiple hospital sites, monitor service performance, lead reporting for NHS England and senior Trust leaders, and ensure the service continues to meet the needs of clinical divisions.

The role has significant responsibility for agency spend management, including monitoring usage, negotiating agency rates, authorising invoices and identifying opportunities to maximise the use of our Temporary workers. The post holder will also lead service improvement projects, develop and review policies and standard operating procedures, and work closely with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Payroll, Nursing, Medical Staffing and Operational Services.

You will represent the Trust at local, regional and system-wide forums, helping shape the future of temporary staffing across Bristol and the wider BNSSG system. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and influential leader who enjoys driving change, building relationships and delivering tangible improvements in workforce services.

This is an opportunity to lead a service that sits at the heart of hospital operations. You'll be joining an ambitious and supportive team that has recently brought together services across multiple organisations and continues to shape the future of temporary staffing across Bristol. If you are passionate about leading people, improving services and delivering results at scale, we'd love to hear from you

Person Specification

Written

Essential

• Experience and proven ability in managing organisational/service change
• Knowledge of working in the NHS
• Experience of managing a range of staff or significant service
• Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex issues
• Significant experience of budgetary management
• Management experience at senior level minimum of 5 years

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

UHBW

Bristol

BS1 3LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Refer to Job Description and Personal Specification

All work will be undertaken in specialist aseptic clean room facilities which we are required to operate under strict regulatory rules. The guidelines covering the operation of these aseptic facilities mean that staff members with certain long term or recurrent medical or health conditions, such as gastrointestinal or skin conditions, can represent a risk of microbial contamination which therefore precludes access to the clean room. For candidates information, our Occupational Health team will carry out an assessment at the stage when conditional offers are made. The assessment will consider whether any candidate would not be able to work in an aseptic facility and/or whether any candidate would be able to work in an aseptic facility with any restrictions or reasonable adjustments.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Science degree or relevant experience

Desirable

• Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of further training & development in aseptic services or willingness to undertake further training e.g. PTQA or STP qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good practical skills with ability to work accurately and neatly
• Exceptional communication, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Highly computer literate (IT experience with spreadsheets and databases)
• Good attention to detail
• Physically able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with moderate lifting and standing/sitting for long period dispensing
• Ability to plan and coordinate training activities alongside operational service requirements

Desirable

• Good understanding of guidance (national and international) standards relating to Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practice

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing (licensed) in hospital setting including radiopharmaceutical and/or aseptic dispensing
• Experience of working in a team and independently
• Experience of training, mentoring or supporting the competency development of staff

Personal qualities

Essential

• Able to make decisions, work independently, self-motivate and use initiative
• Able to be helpful, work collaboratively and be supportive within a team
• Respectful to others, treat everyone as an individual
• Attention to detail
• Willing to learn, open to change

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

Lower Maudlin St,

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
• Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• State Registered (HCPC)

Desirable

• Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
• Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
• Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
• Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
• Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
• Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
• Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self motivated
• Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - Canford House

Canford House, Discovery Court, 551 Wallisdown Road, Poole

Dorset

BH12 5AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

- Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (hold a current NMC PIN number)

- Post registration acute NHS experience is essential

- A willingness to develop knowledge and skill is essential

- An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity

- Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure

- An understanding of evidence based practice

- IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems

- Organisation and time management skills

Communication, interpersonal skills and personal qualities

- The ability to work cohesively with all members of the Critical Care team

- The ability to communicate with patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy

- Be able to work under pressure

- Be pro-active and take initiative

- Act as a good role model for others to follow

- Liaison with Acute and Community Support Services

Clinical Practice

As a Staff Nurse working within Critical Care, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to;

- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients within Critical Care who present with complex medical and nursing care needs

- Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources safely and appropriately

- Administer medications, including multiple continuous infusions, within the Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing, and Administration of Medications (POPAM) guidelines

- Disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately and sensitively, ensure patient confidentiality is maintained

- Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team

- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures and work in a manner to promote the Trust values and core objectives

- Work within the NMC code of conduct to include the responsible supervision of staff and students when required

- Utilise the Hospital computer systems such as the intranet, Trak-care, EPR and PAS

- Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practice

- If you are new to critical care nursing or are deemed to have insufficient or out of date critical care experience, you will be expected to complete the National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses within Adult Critical Care, Level 1 within 18 months of your start date

Leadership and management

- Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, 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 to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters

- Report personal sickness to the Senior Nurse in Charge

- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required

- Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice

- Ensure a smart, professional image that adheres to Trust policy

Education and training

- Be actively involved in and support departmental education programmes

- Develop the skills to supervise, mentor, support and educate less experienced and non-registered staff in the clinical practice setting

- Undertake all mandatory training

- Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence and play an active part in the introduction of research based change to improve patient centred care

Improving quality and developing practice

- Comply with requirements to register with the NMC and identify own learning needs and ensuring own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments

- Work with senior staff undertaking audit and research projects

- Contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda by active participation in service initiatives, health and safety and risk management

- Develop and share own clinical knowledge with other members of the wider clinical team both locally and nationally

- Engage in clinical supervision in order to gain an appreciation of its value in clinical practice

- Identify own development needs, aligning these to Trust and departmental service objectives

- Understand and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/ protocols/ guidelines relevant to the specialist area

- Openly question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved

Physical, Mental & Emotional Effort & Working Conditions

- Will be required to utilise recognised manual handling techniques and guidelines

- May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15 kg using appropriate aids

- Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control, infestations and COSHH regulations

- Frequent exposure to distressing and emotionally demanding situations involving patients and relatives

- Some exposure to patients displaying verbal and physical abuse

- The work pattern may be unpredictable and there is a frequent requirement for long periods of concentration, for example; when caring for a critically ill patient receiving supportive therapies for organ dysfunction, being continuously monitored and with multiple infusions, drug calculations and titration

- There is the on-going requirement to maintain excellent standards of care whilst working under pressure in an ever-changing and challenging environment

Summary of position:

The band 5 nurse is a member of Critical Care Services team and will be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care to complex critically ill patients. The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant aspects of care with the supervision and support of experienced critical care nursing staff.

The Staff Nurse post incorporates working within both Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, working on a continuous rotational basis. This gives the successful candidates the opportunity to experience caring for critically ill patients with a wide range of presenting conditions and offers development opportunities across the entire Critical care service.

Qualifications/Experience:

Registered Adult Nurse with appropriate acute post registration experience is preferred although Newly Qualified Nurses will be considered.

Additional Contact Details

Additional contact Annette Whiteley

[email protected]

Please e-mail to discuss the post or to arrange an informal visit.

Please note we do not work Monday to Friday, but there is other ward managers on duty.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (hold a current NMC PIN number)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning
• Recent acute NHS experience

Experience

Desirable

• Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
• Previous experience in a relevant speciality

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
• Understand and be committed to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods

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

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

Important Information:

• Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
• Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
• If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
• If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Administration work relevant to the position applied for
• Customer/client interaction
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently and professionally face to face and over the telephone with a variety of people
• Good level of IT literacy
• Experience of working in an office environment dealing with correspondence, filing, photocopying and routine administrative work.

Desirable

• Experience working in a health/social care or service oriented organisation

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent experience
• Numeracy and Literacy level 1 qualification or equivalent demonstrable skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Knowle Clinic

Knowle Clinic, Broadfield Road

Bristol

BS4 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Experience of leadership skills and change management
• IT skills and clinical systems skills
• Team management experience
• Management of complex issues (patient, staff)
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• Experience undertaking service review and redesign
• Experience in performance management
• Ability to manage and lead within own initative
• Financial awareness

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Healthcare (nursing, PT/OT etc.)
• Current professional registration
• FLAP course or other post-grad university education
• Managerial training

Desirable

• Post-grad management/leadership course

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

South Bristol Rehab Units

Hengrove Promenade

Bristol

BS14 0DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)