Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• General Education
• GCSE Level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Keyboard skills
• Basic Numeracy and literacy
• Microsoft Windows skills

Previous Experience

Essential

• Customer / patient care
• Relevant clerical or admin background (reception experience). Preferably NHS experience or other health related organisation
• NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication
• Keeping calm in difficult situations
• Organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Ability to work without supervision
• Good team working, flexibility
• Ability to work with people at all levels within the organisation / professions
• Diplomatic, mature & positive attitude

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

These are some of the clinical roles you may be expected to deliver as a B3 HCA at FHFT: please refer to the full JD for a more expanded list.

• To undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, recording of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations and patient The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring, and to advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patients condition.
• To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required.
• To provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
• To assist patients to eat and drink as required, assisting in menu selection and being aware of special diets and cultural requirements.
• To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene.
• To contribute to the safe movement of patients, using equipment to mobilise and move patients, after mobility assessment, to ensure patient comfort.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship: Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of general education. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
• Relevant L3 qualification/apprenticeship in Healthcare or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality
• Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare support worker level 3 apprenticeship
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Heath and social care Level 3 or equivalent
• Caring, compassionate and empathetic nature. Ability to treat patients with dignity and respect
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow clear instructions and feedback from staff

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as a Healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
• Experience of taking clinical observations
• Customer care experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within speciality area
• Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion

skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of care and related procedures to area and ability to undertake Venepuncture and/or cannulation ( or willingness to complete competency once in post)
• Understands the role and remit of unregistered worker and proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
• Ability to cope with change and demonstrate ability to mange priorities under pressure
• Moderate IT skills and proven ability to adapt to new ideas. knowledge and skills
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative and work without close supervision
• Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff and to listen effectively and demonstrtae a sympathetic/sensitive approach and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering trust policies and procedures
• Punctual and reliable and good hygiene skills
• Understnading of the requirements of patient confidentiality and knowledge of hospital systems

Desirable

• Associate mentor course to support learners

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Main Outpatients Department, Wexham Park hospital

Wexham Street

Slough Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work within a team
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to priorities and organise workload
• Flexibility around working hours
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Triage competent
• X-ray training
• Minor injury skills (wound care, plastering)
• Competent in using HHHFT (optiflow, CPAP, Hamilton)

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse on part 1, part 2 or part 12 of the NMC register
• Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Evidence of practice supervisor
• Evidence of practice assessor
• PILS
• Evidence of appropriate Specialist Qualification

Desirable

• Youth mental health first aid training or equivalent MH training

Knowledge

Essential

• Management of common paediaitric conditions
• Understanding paediatric assessment and clinical skills
• Up to date knowledge of NMC Code of Professional practice
• Understanding children's safeguarding practice

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Awareness of strategies for maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Evidence of commitment to the Trust's values and the ability to demonstrate them at all 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.

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

At Agincare, we're passionate about developing the next generation of Health & Social Care professionals. As an established and respected care provider, we deliver high-quality training and apprenticeship programmes that empower learners to build rewarding careers while making a real difference to people's lives.

We're looking for a Learning and Development Coachto support and inspire apprentices throughout their learning journey. You'll manage a caseload of learners, delivering engaging teaching, coaching and assessment that helps them develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required within their apprenticeship standards.

Working closely with apprentices and employers, you'll provide tailored support, monitor progress, deliver functional skills and sector-specific training, and ensure learners successfully achieve their qualifications within agreed timescales. You'll also contribute to Agincare's wider Learning & Development activities and champion safeguarding and learner wellbeing at every stage.

This role is a remote role with some travel to deliver in person training at our patch offices and homes.

We're looking for a motivated and organised professional who is passionate about learning and development within Health & Social Care. You'll have:

• Relevant sector qualifications at Level 3 or above
• English and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent)
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) , formerly a A1 Assessor Award (or equivalent)
• Experience delivering training and apprenticeships
• Experience working within the Health & Social Caresector
• Strong planning, organisational and workload management skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and e-portfolio systems
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills
• A commitment to safeguarding, learner wellbeing and inclusive education
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Agincare is a family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people wesupport. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including:

• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Blue Light Care discount package
• Employee Assistance Programme

Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care& nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant sector qualifications at Level 3 or above, English and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent), Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), formerly a A1 Assessor Award (or equivalent), Experience delivering training and apprenticeships, Experience working within the Health & Social Care sector, Strong planning, organisational and workload management skills, Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and e-portfolio systems, Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills, A commitment to safeguarding, learner wellbeing and inclusive education, A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Head Office Services

Nottingham

NG5 6GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Relevant experience in IT/Digital or related field. Good standard of general education

Desirable

• Degree, HNC,'A' levels, or technical qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of PC, printer and desktop technologies and hardware
• Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Experience with working with end users

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised while planning and prioritizing own workload
• Motivates self and others
• Good customer relations and focus
• Willing to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of PC products, server, printer, mobiles, handheld devices & desktop technologies
• Specialist knowledge of Digital areas including desktop and printer hardware
• Understanding of Network technologies and the TCP/IP protocol. Broad range of knowledge for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems including Windows 11
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Office 365, M365 SharePoint etc.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Valid driving license and car
• Ability to work at various Trust Facilities
• Will eventually be required to go on an out of hours on-call rota, where they may need to travel to Trust's locations in the event of a serious incident.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

GWP Unit 5/Lister Hospital

Gunnels Wood Road

Stevenage

SG1 2BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a key point of contact for individuals and their families and will be required to show empathy and understanding in this sensitive area of work.

The post holder will be required to maintain constructive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including local authorities and other NHS organisations and care providers to ensure a quality service is always delivered to individuals on the CHC and CYPCC pathways.

The post holder will be required to work under their own initiative as well as working as part of the wider business administration team and will demonstrate a willingness to help others and be a key member of the team with responsibility for specifically allocated tasks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant administrative/ secretarial experience including initiating and maintaining office systems.
• Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection.

Desirable

• Minute taking

Skills

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills and capable of constructing and delivering clear information/ instructions to colleagues and/or service users.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment and able to multi-task
• Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others' workloads to changing and often tight deadlines

Desirable

• Demonstrates commitment to continuous personal learning and development

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thames Valley Oxford

First Floor, Unipart House, Garsington Road, Cowley,

Oxford

OX4 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Masters Degree MPharm (or equivalent)
• Competency assessed and examined professional registration, GPhC
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or substantial hospital experience

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber

Previous Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy
• Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy aseptic services
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in providing clinical services to cancer patients

Desirable

• Project management
• Managing staff
• Audit/research and development
• Previous use of chemotherapy electronic prescribing system
• Experience of WellSky dispensing system

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer and IT literate
• Need for Confidentiality
• Preparation of written reports and procedures
• Health and Safety

Desirable

• Chemotherapy Prescription Monitoring

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to use initiative
• Able to work alone or in a team
• Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Good workplace organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Time management
• Able to work under pressure
• Leadership skills
• Can show appropriate applications of clinical knowledge and effective pharmaceutical care skills
• Critical appraisal skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
• Role model our Trust values every day

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Person Specification

Personal Values

Essential

• Demonstrates NHS and ICB values in behaviour and communication.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 3, BTEC, RSA Level 3, equivalent qualification, or significant relevant administrative experience.
• Experience of providing administrative support within a busy office environment
• Experience organising meetings, preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS, health, social care or public sector.
• Experience supporting statutory review processes or governance meetings.
• Experience working with multi-agency partnerships
• Knowledge of Child Death Review processes
• oExperience supporting audit or quality improvement activities.

Competencies

Essential

• Experience supporting audit or quality improvement activities.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic records and filing systems.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Teams, Excel and document management systems.

Desirable

• Understanding of Child Death Review statutory processes
• Knowledge of NHS governance arrangements.

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

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Address

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in commissioning, performance management or strategic leadership within MHLDA or related services.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and provider performance for a defined portfolio of services.
• Experience developing commissioning strategies, policies, service specifications and pathway redesign.
• Experience working with local government, education, NHS providers and system partners.
• Experience interpreting national policy, legislation and NHS guidance to shape local commissioning approaches

Desirable

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working within an Integrated Care System or multi agency governance environment

Competencies

Essential

• Portfolio Management: Ability to lead a defined commissioning portfolio, ensuring performance, quality and value for money.
• Commissioning Expertise: Understanding of commissioning cycles, contract management, PSR compliance and performance frameworks
• Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret financial information, manage budgets and ensure value for money.
• Programme & Project Management: Skilled in coordinating complex workstreams, managing risks and delivering outcomes.
• Policy Interpretation: Ability to interpret national policy and legislation, develop local commissioning policies and ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in engaging clinicians, executives, local government and education partners
• Governance & Assurance: Understanding of governance frameworks, risk management and assurance processes.
• Service Improvement: Ability to redesign pathways using evidence, best practice and co production
• Digital & Analytical Capability: Confident using dashboards, intelligence tools and digital platforms

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

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Address

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Plan and co-ordinate and supervise less experienced staff working in the dispensary service to ensure that medicines are dispensed in an accurate and timely manner including unlicensed medicines and cytotoxics.

Accuracy check prescriptions.

Ensure the training and development needs of all staff working in the dispensary are fulfilled, for example, student technicians, support workers, rotational pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and technicians, in line with pre-defined training programmes.

Ensure that adequate stocks of medicines are maintained and be responsible for the completion of the daily stock reconciliation process solving any problems identified, including correction and financial amendment.

Undertakes basic work-based assessments e.g. pregnancy risk assessments.

Support the deputy team lead dispensary services to organise, co-ordinate and amend the daily rotas for the dispensary services to ensure all tasks are covered.

Co-ordinate the day-to-day supervision of the dispensary whilst acting as a role model, demonstrating and promoting the standards of care expected and creating energy and enthusiasm for service improvement.

Undertake line management responsibility for staff absence and support the deputy team lead dispensary services to manage affected rotas.

Undertake line management responsibility, within designated area, for staff appraisal, personal development, mandatory training compliance and any other related management tasks.

Participate in the development, review and implementation of SOPs in consultation with the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader - Dispensary Services.

Make judgements and decisions in the absence of a more senior member of staff within the limits compatible with technician training.

Support quality improvement and implementation of new ways of working.

Ensure correct handling of the various prescriptions into the pharmacy dispensary and make judgements on how to prioritise workload when urgent requests are made, liaising with appropriate personnel when necessary, using tact and diplomacy.

Give advice and answer straight forward medication queries from patients/customers and other healthcare professionals, referring matters requiring further advice to the Team Leader and deputy team leader - Dispensary Services or relevant Pharmacists.

Analyse and give daily feedback to dispensary staff on performance against key performance indicators using data from the prescription tracker system and Wellsky.

Ensure all necessary paperwork and information is completed and stored appropriately in accordance with departmental SOPs.

Implement and propose changes required to the dispensary service as directed by the line manager.

Ensure the dispensary is kept clean and tidy and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety at work regulations, escalating when necessary.

Liaise and provide support for the Senior Technical Service Leads and Team Leaders as required

Ensure that an environment is created where staff feel valued and are provided with genuine opportunities for their development.

Supervise and participate in the training of all staff working in the pharmacy dispensary including assessing competence and signing off training packs.

Act as a mentor for technical staff undertaking accuracy checking qualification.

Be responsible for own CPD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
• Accuracy Checking Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable expertise as a qualified Pharmacy Technician
• Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
• Experience of education and training of pharmacy staff
• Participated in service audit
• Experience of pharmacy labelling and stock control systems

Desirable

• Working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of using Wellsky stock control system
• Working with automated dispensing systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work alone and be a good team player
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Understanding of maintaining a live, stock control system
• Knowledge of medicines management and relevant legislation and policies

Skills

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Organisation and prioritisation skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Word processing, spreadsheets, email, accurate data entry 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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1)To provide a clinical technical service to the POD wards, including the taking of comprehensive medication histories and to provide a cost-effective one-stop dispensing service involving accuracy checking patients own drugs and assessing their suitability for reuse.

2) To provide a cost-effective one-stop dispensing service to wards, involving accuracy checking patients own drugs and assessing their suitability for use, arranging re-supplies of patients drugs, liaising with G.P.s, nursing homes and ward staff, assessing patient concordance and providing counselling and education where necessary.

3)To provide a topping up service on wards for individual patient drug supplies under the direction of the Dispensary Manager or Senior Technicians and in accordance with procedures.

4) To support the clinical pharmacists on POD wards in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care for patients.

5) To liaise with GPs, nursing homes, doctors, ward staff and other healthcare professionals to provide complete pharmaceutical care for patients.

6) To interpret medical notes and test results, identify pharmaceutical and clinical problems and refer to the appropriate medical staff or clinical pharmacist.

7) To counsel and educate patients and carers on the correct use of their medication and assess their understanding of the medicines prescribed.

8) To assess patient concordance, identify patients requiring compliance aids and arrange provision of the necessary aids in both primary and secondary care.

9) To facilitate patient discharges to ensure timely and effective discharge supplies of medication are available for individual patients

10) To perform a final accuracy check on prescriptions and orders which have previously been clinically checked by a pharmacist and in accordance with Trust procedures, and ensure dispensing errors are corrected by the appropriate member of staff.

11) To develop, implement and manage a training package for technical staff in the systems used on POD wards and to assess, train and supervise other technical staff in the systems used on POD wards to ensure optimal and continuous service, adherence to procedures and safe systems of work and expansion of systems to other areas of the Trust.

12) To consult with ward managers and train nursing staff in the systems used on POD wards and provide pharmaceutical information and advice, and be prepared to give lectures on pharmaceutical topics to other healthcare professionals and patients where appropriate.

13) To carry out audit projects independently and in conjunction with other pharmacy staff to improve and develop service provision and to contribute to the review of existing systems and implementation of new procedural guidelines.

14) To co-ordinate and participate in the provision of a patient counselling course for technical staff and to assist with the education and training of all members of staff, other healthcare professionals and patients.

15) To participate in personal development review and appraise and perform personal development reviews on other staff members.

16) To assist in the provision of directorate financial information and analysis and the implementation of directorate service quality and cost improvement initiatives.

17) To attend any meetings relevant to the role and appropriate training courses for technicians, to encourage other staff to undertake further training and to

participate in such training schemes necessary to keep relevant pharmaceutical and clinical technical knowledge up to date.

18) To advice nursing staff on the correct storage of goods supplied by the pharmacy with regard to security and stability.

19) To contribute to the recording and reporting of clinical and non-clinical incidents.

20) To liaise and provide support for the Senior Technician Team in the management of ward service activities.

21) To act as a role model for student technicians and other members of technical and support staff and provide mentoring, assessing, induction and training of student technicians, pre-registration pharmacists, dispensing assistants and any other relevant members of the pharmacy team

22) To undertake Continuing Professional Development in order to keep pharmaceutical knowledge current, ensure best practice and comply with requirements for entry on the pharmacy technician register.

23) To carry out dispensing of prescriptions, including extemporaneous prescriptions, unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs, and in-patient and outpatient prescription in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice.

24) To co-operate in staff rotation within the pharmacy departments of the Trust including all dispensaries, the aseptic department and out patients and to participate in Saturday, Sunday, Bank holiday and late night duties as is considered appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist or other senior manager.

25) To observe the recommendations contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements and to assist in ensuring that work carried out in the department is in accordance with these and any other recommendations which may be issued from time to time by the Department of Health or Medicines Inspectorate.

26) To observe the regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.

27) To co-operate in the operation and development of computerised systems of stock control and medical speciality costing and to assist in maintaining reasonable stock levels, in accordance with the policies that are in force.

28) To assist in maintaining reasonable stock levels, in accordance with the policies that are in force, in the section of the pharmacy in which (s)he is currently employed and to assist in ensuring correct storage and turnover of stock to maintain quality and potency.

29) To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.

30) To liaise with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.

To participate in pharmacy and ward based stock audits under the direction of the Senior Technicians.

32) To assist in the receipt and issue of goods in pharmacy and to check delivery notes and invoices if required.

33) To participate in pharmacy objectives set by the Trust, the National Patient Safety Agency, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection, the Department of Health (including the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency) and others to meet clinical governance targets, develop patient care, improve clinical outcomes and ensure compliance with all standards expected for hospital pharmacy services and interface between primary and secondary care.

34) To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments, orders received into the pharmacy and regular audits of the accuracy of computer and paper records.

35) To dispense clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol, ICH GCP guidelines and European Directive under the direction of the clinical trials technician/pharmacist.

36) To undertake special dispensing and manufacturing involving the use of aseptic techniques to a suitable standard in preparation of sterile products in accordance with aseptic procedures and under the direction of the Aseptic Services Manager.

37) To undertake cytotoxic reconstitution and dispensing in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Aseptic Production Manual and in accordance with the criteria set out under COSHH regulations and Regional and National standards.

38) To support equality and diversity.

39) To undertake any other related duties, which may be required

Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Attention to detail and work accurately
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment
• Flexible

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, as part of a team
• Computer literate
• Smart and clean appearance
• Pleasant and helpful attitude
• Good time management skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience with the Electronic Medicines Management systems, including file maintenance, standard and ad-hoc reporting
• Demonstrate Dispensing Experience
• Demonstrable post qualification hospital pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Patient Counselling
• Experience of working on wards

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Technical Accuracy Checking Qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences with appropriate underpinning knowledge
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Processional Development
• Ability to train staff
• Ability to understand role and service priorities

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L97AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Dispense and issue medicines from the Pharmacy Department including extemporaneously prepared products, controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines and clinical trials, in accordance with the policies, procedures and safe systems of work, which prevail in the department at the time.2. Order and supply pharmaceuticals as part of the ward stock top-up service.3. Using judgements within boundaries of own remit and training, interpret reports accurately to identify the correct supply of medicines and quantities.4. Provide an effective medicine supply service to wards/departments and patients.5. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients have access to the correct medicines at the right time and that they are involved in decision making.6. Receive medicines into the Pharmacy Department and ensure that documentation and computer entry is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.7. Ensure that all pharmaceutical preparations are stored appropriately.8. Ensure patients own medicines are brought into hospital through direct discussion with patient/relatives/carers.9. Providing information to patients on their medicines supplies within remit.10. Ensuring patients have adequate supply of medicines and reordering as necessary.11. Liaising with discharge facilitators and multidisciplinary teams to identify patients requiring medicines for discharge.12. Preparing medicines for discharge and dispensing items where applicable.13. Acting as a point of contact for basic pharmacy related queries from other staff including nurses and multidisciplinary teams.14. Interpret pharmacy portal reports and prepare daily handover for pharmacy ward teams.15. Review antibiotic reports and order stocks as required through the pharmacy portal system.16. Review controlled drugs report and identify order requirements and liaise with nursing staff to ensure they are ordered.17. Review percentage report, check for transferred medicines, delete duplicate orders and reorder previously supplied medicines if required through the pharmacy portal system.18. Ensure that all unused medicines (if appropriate) returned to the pharmacy are recycled in accordance with the safe systems of work and always participate in the safe disposal of medicines in accordance with departmental procedures.19. Ensures the maintenance and review of ward stocks, liaising with departmental managers, directorate pharmacists, medicines management technicians and the stores and distribution team.20. Participate in the development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate.21. Check picked stock items to ensure accuracy of medicines supplies on top-up.22. Train, supervise, and assess pharmacy assistants.23. Deliver training to pharmacy assistants and other staff as they rotate through areas of practice.24. Deal with ad hoc stock requests as they arise (by telephone or portal) from wards/departments and outside clinics. These may be urgent and will need to be prioritised appropriately.25. Supply emergency orders.26. Support pharmacy assistants with NVQ level 2 training where appropriate.27. Prioritise work so that services meet their objectives.28. Together with other members of staff ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinent recommendations and standards are complied with.29. Participate and co-operate in weekend, Bank Holiday, Statuary Holiday, early morning, and evening services as per departmental arrangements.30. Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate with this role as required. This may be subject to change to meet the needs of our patients.31. Work across sites where required.32. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies, and hours of working.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of procedures for own pharmacy area - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent level
• Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medication

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy supply and discharge planning
• Able to relate to all grades of staff within multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of dispensing prescriptions OR the preparation of aseptic products

Skills

Essential

• Clear and accurate written communication skills
• Ability to use different IT applications
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Ability to train others

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring the rotas are covered. Allocation of work to Domestic assistants. Liaise with management to ensure there is a continuation of service in the event of major staff shortages. Priorities urgent requests.

Training of staff in basic job skills under the direction of Management.

Training of health and safety, including cascade training and the monthly toolbox training. Ensuring that the staff are complaint with the mandatory training including COSHH. Making arrangements for staff to attend training.

Tool box training. Ensure that staff are trained in the Toolbox training. Record the information on the appropriate documents on the computer. Get involved with the development of tool box training sheets.

Carry out staff appraisals.

Cooperates on matters of health and safety and ensures that all staff comply with current Health and safety practices.

Ensuring all staff carry out their duties to the required standard as determined by Management. Identify and resolve staff performance problems. Highlight issues with management.

Under the direction of management, authority to give informal disciplinary warnings.

Report any issues with staff that do not comply with Aintree values.

Maintaining Trust standards of hygiene at all times, including personal cleanliness, working practices.

Handling customer complaints in conjunction with Management. Completing all the relevant documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in leadership (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience at a supervisory level
• Previous experience of cleaning

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience at a supervisory level within a healthcare environment
• Previous experience of cleaning within a healthcare environment

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of C.O.S.H.H. regulations
• Health and safety basic knowledge
• An understanding of the operating of cleaning machinery

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Basic data inputting either manually or using a computer/tablet
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisation skills

Other

Essential

• Prepared to study for NVQ level 3 in leadership or similar
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L143LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver highly specialist speech and language therapy to the caseload, including highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to complex disorders of communication where stammering is the primary need.

To provide highly specialist clinical advice and training to speech and language therapy staff, other professionals and agencies working with the caseload.

Generate appropriate strategies to manage an individual highly specialist caseload including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge.

Develop and implement highly specialist care protocols and programmes of care and treatment, to meet the needs of clients in conjunction with their parents, carers, education staff and other members of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Independently manage and/or negotiate the management of complex cases with others e.g. onward referral to other highly specialist clinicians or other specialist support agencies or consultants as appropriate.

Ensure clients/families are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible.

See attached Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge & understanding of a wide range of procedures and practices related to the identification, definition, diagnosis & remediation of disorders of human communication
• Knowledge, skills & understanding of children & young people in the specialist area.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree/diploma and licence to practise as a speech & language therapist as approved by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Masters degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and considerable post-preceptorship experience working with a range of children and young people in the specialist area
• Substantial post-graduate experience across a broad range of children & young people's speech & language therapy
• Considerable experience of caseload management & monitoring with experience of delegation of tasks to other team members

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tees Valley

Hartlepool, Stockton, Darlington

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Swansea Bay offers great opportunities outside of work to unwind and enjoy yourself with outstanding beaches, areas of natural beauty in the Gower peninsula and many outdoor sports including biking, sailing and wind surfing.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent).
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and Medicines Management qualified or relevant demonstrable experience to degree level.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department or equivalent.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Ability to work as a 'lead' technician.

Desirable

• Proven track record of competence.

Apitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to manage the day to day provision of pharmacy service within area and act as a role model and provide advice to junior staff.
• Ability to know when to refer to Pharmacist and to work independently with full range of local pharmacy codes and procedures.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, problem solving as well as Innovative and well organised.
• Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job specification and description for further information to support applications for post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Range of Experience in ward areas

Desirable

• Post reg. study in Neuro specific area
• Acute care experience
• Post qualification experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of quality and changing practice in a clinical setting

Desirable

• Acute care experience
• Post qualification experience

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with patients / families/MDT team and with people of varying levels of understanding
• Able to deal with questions and able to present factual information
• Able to maintain accurate records
• Able to manage own workload and that of a team with supervision
• Demonstrate basic IT skills and understanding
• Able to prioritise workload and delegate where necessary
• Able to develop skills and knowledge
• Able to form and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in health care setting

Other

Essential

• Ability to undertake the shift patterns required to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who would like to join our high performing, skilled and adaptable team, who provide a comprehensive service to Endoscopy Units, Operating Theatres, Wards across both the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary & Leigh sites.

This is a vital service that is a major link in the health care chain.

The technician will be expected to undergo all aspects of the training provided, which is geared to equip them with the technical knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out the wide range of tasks within the ERU, which requires a high degree of numeracy, record keeping ability and attention to detail.

If you proceed to interview stage, please take the opportunity to discuss further with the Recruiting Manager.

Candidates will be required to show the interview panel their original certificates.

We may close the advertisement earlier depending on the volume of applications received.

• To work in accordance with ERU Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System to meet JAG (external) accreditation.
• To reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes, manually wash, disinfect, reprocess, check, dispatch to user and track in a controlled environment.
• Under limited supervision by the Team Leader meet the demands of the Departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks.
• To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests daily/weekly, in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, National Quality Standards and Guidance.
• To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service.
• The daily documentation of work production.
• To maintain the cleanliness of work areas sinks trolleys and other equipment, in line with the units standard operating procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum education to GCSE level qualifications including English and Maths or demonstrate equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• No previous experience required as full training will be provided.

Desirable

• Healthcare/industry experience in health and safety and hygiene.
• Working within a Quality system and Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and service users on both routine and complex matters.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills.

Desirable

• Ability to absorb and retain knowledge.
• Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Understanding of achieving departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) / deadlines

Additional

Essential

• Team worker
• Flexible.
• Professional manner always.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

Desirable

• Knowledge of working with Endoscope Washer Disinfectors

Knowledge

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of COSHH
• Basic knowledge of Infection Control

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary / Leigh Infirmary

Wigan Lane / The Avenue

Wigan / Leigh

WN1 2NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN/Dip. HE, NVQ III in Operating Department Practice/C&G 752 or Dip. HE Operating Department Practice
• BSc (Hons ) Operating Department Practice
• Current registration of professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an operating theatre environment

Desirable

• Experience in both anaesthetics and scrub role

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of competency based learning
• Able to produce evidence of clinical ability

Desirable

• Basic IT 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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Chief BMS and Technical tasks and responsibilities

Manage Health and Safety and CL3 facility compliance, development and innovations within NKPS.

Develop and implement systems and procedures within Microbiology to enable the service to run effectively

Participate in the specification and procurement of equipment, reagents and consumables ensuring best value for money.

Undertake routine analytical work involving both automated and manual techniques as required.

Participate in any research and development projects undertaken by the Department as required.

Ensure all equipment is adequately maintained with up to date maintenance records.

Please see attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• HCPC Registration.
• A national accredited degree or equivalent. Microbiology, Virology or Biomedical Science MSc and/or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
• NEBOSH certificate
• Other level 7 study
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Management or leadership Postgraduate Qualification
• Management of CL3 qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety matters and regulations including HSE, ACDP, ISO, DOH
• Knowledge and application of current microbiology/laboratory health & safety legislation
• Understanding of general developments in the NHS and how these affect Pathology services generally.

Desirable

• Specialised knowledge of techniques used in serological and immunological analyses
• Knowledge and understanding of molecular assays

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a Senior BMS or above in a busy, ISO accredited Microbiology/Virology laboratory
• Experience in all areas of clinical microbiology and serology
• Experience with implementation of new technology, equipment, verification and validation processes.
• Experience of Pathology IT systems

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking and developing molecular virology diagnostics.

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

1. To provide nursing services to patients of the practice including treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the postholder.

2. To work independently in the surgery in the absence of a GP, possessing the initiative and confidence necessary to do so.

3. To have charge of the treatment room, maintain an adequate level of supplies and be responsible for cleaning and sterilisation of instruments.

4. Because of the socio/economic environment in which the practice operates, to be sympathetic to the various ethnic groups that make up the patient list and possess the appropriately well developed communication skills.

5. Assisting doctors as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Factors Essential
• Physical:Ability to carry out the duties of the post without adaptation.
• Education and Qualifications: RGN.
• Experience: 2 years post registration experience.
• Diabetes management, Childhood Immunisations, Asthma management,Travel immunisations is desirable.
• Experience of EMIS system.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of UKCC Professional Code/Standards
• Knowledge of clinical governance.
• Risk assessment: Evidence of recent updating in relevant primary care setting.
• Skills/Aptitudes: Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to undertake clinical audit.
• Ability to conduct computer searches.

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

Wimbledon Medical Practice

Address

79 Pelham Road

Wimbledon

London

SW19 1NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ 2

Desirable

• Willing to work towards NVQ level 3
• NVQ level 3

Work Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate competence at working at band 3 level

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of hospital environment
• Basic knowledge of needs of patients and their relatives

Abilities

Essential

• Works well as part of a team
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organisational skills
• Competent at managing a busy work load

Personality

Essential

• Assertive and negotiating skills
• Reliable, enthusiastic and motivated

Desirable

• Innovation

Other Requirements

Essential

• Professional attitude
• Able to work in varying situations and adapt to these variances

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge / competency of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to the role
• An understanding of confidentiality & Information Governance

Desirable

• Completion of a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care or willingness to undertake one.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospital- Cross site

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• English/Maths
• experience working in a General Surgical or Orthopaedic ward
• experience of direct patient care in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• NVQ 2
• Evidence of working with older adults
• Evidence of working with patients with Dementia

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jersey Ward Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

While working as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within the ED team you will provide care to a range of patients within your scope of practice. To contribute to the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post holder will be required to take charge of specific areas of the department or as a whole and assist with the smooth running of the department whilst being supported by the band 7 team and professional development training team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse PIN

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience in the Emergency Department as a band 5.
• Extended clinical skills relevant to the Emergency Department nursing.
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards within 18 months of commencement of post.
• Understanding of policies and legislation relevant to the ED.

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Advance life support trained.
• Trauma Course.
• Experience of managing a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Values

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Other

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrecsam

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)