Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office or similar environment

Desirable

• Experience of using Video Conferencing Equipment
• Healthcare sector experience

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths pass or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• European Computer Driving License (ECDL).

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Microsoft Office skills (including, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent database, IT and typing skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of process mapping.
• Knowledge of in-house Somerset Cancer Register as well as ICE, CRIS 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative Support

Provide effective and timely admin services to specific CL&ODS programmes, initiatives, events, tasks and the needs of leads.Maintain collection systems to provide accurate and timely data to enable the ongoing monitoring and reporting of activity across all areas of the CL&ODS.Participate in relevant working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide support for specific CL&ODS programmes of work.Coordinate ad hoc and/or regular reports and presentations on CL&ODS programmes for colleagues as appropriate.Deliver an integrated approach to administration support for the CL&ODS through competent and effective teamwork and communication.Supporting administration of audits, frameworks and governance related to the CL&ODS.Ensure the Trust vision, values and behaviours are reflected in all activity for which this post holder is responsible.Support the management and day-to-day running of the relevant Culture inbox.Maintain mailing lists, Yammer pages, intranet pages and other communication streams used by CL&ODS.Administer and support the training programmes delivered by CL&ODS.Provide project-specific administrative support as required. This can include data entry, room bookings, event planning, and workshop resourcing.Produce certificates of attendance for any events requiring certification.Produce signature lists, directions signs and other event documentation as required.Monitor the movement of CL&ODS programme actions against project plans, prompting people to complete their actions in a timely manner; recording progress updates, risks/issues/actions/decision logs.

Communications and Engagement

Create and distribute marketing and communications material for the CL&ODS to build its brand, promote its offerings and maximise technology and social media activity.Ensure the communications plan is adhered to and the yearly events are communicated in a timely manner to increase attendance.Regularly update and maintain the CL&ODS Intranet and internet pages.Liaise with our people from across the Trust in the delivery of the CL&ODS objectives as appropriate.Attend meetings with different groups as appropriate, including a range of different service and professional groups.Have face-to-face, telephone, electronic and written communication with a range of stakeholders.

Research

Conduct research to support projects and initiatives being run by the CL&ODS. This may involve retrieval of information from Trust datasets as well as research from external sources through internet searches and publicly accessible reports.

Support and facilitate engagement events with different stakeholder groups.

Analyse data sets, providing meaningful interpretation of results for areas of responsibility.

Collect project-specific information, as required, to support development and evaluation of projects.

Support the development of surveys and other data collection tools, as required.

Personal Leadership

Take responsibility for own development and learning, including preparing for and proactively contributing to value-based appraisals and regular catch ups with your leader.Keep up to date on NHS People Plans and Strategies, including Leadership, Equality Diversity and Inclusion and wider health related initiatives.Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, ImprovementManage own workload with minimal supervision.Role model the Trust values (Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, and Improvement) in day-to-day delivery of the role.Maintain high standards of confidentiality at all times when dealing with personal information and other sensitive information.

Other

Opportunities will be available to develop facilitation skills to support co- facilitating CL&ODS events / engagement workshops, etc. With appropriate guidance facilitates C&LS related workshops training, such as Induction and CL&ODS related Core Skills training.Monitoring the CL&ODS Mailboxes on weekly basis and ensuring queries are answered within a timely manner.Ad-hoc administrative support of our Staff Networks in relation to events and other promotional activities.

Person Specification

Education, knowledge, skills, experience and technical lteracy

Essential

• oGCSE grade A-C/4-9 or above in English & Maths (or equivalent)
• oNVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or an equivalent level of experience.
• oExperience of working in an administration role.
• oExperience of working with or supporting stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• oComputer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package including Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint.

Desirable

• oExperience of working with other provider platforms, eg. TMBC, ATF, HLM360, SurveyMonkey
• oExperience of developing communications for a range of stakeholders.
• oPrevious experience of working in the NHS or other public sector environment.
• oBasic understanding of Project Management and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and how it impacts staff, patients are carers

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford University Hospitals/ Cowley

Oxfordshire

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.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 and Experience

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Ability to work in a team
• Experience with computer systems

Desirable

• Laboratory Experience
• Problem solving
• Willingness to learn

Skills

Essential

• Ability to Communicate within the team to deliver effective service
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Manual Dexterity
• Basic use of microsoft word and excel

Desirable

• Basic Blood Science Techniques
• Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic Health & Safety
• Basic knowledge of the role

Desirable

• Quality Control and Assurance

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

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

• GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
• An awareness of risk management

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on an electronic record system

Key Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
• Self-management skills-managing time and workload
• Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others
• Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London
• Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without limitation

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre 13th Floor

London Road

Morden

SM4 5DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Cygnet Nield House, Crewe, Cheshire

Location: Cygnet Nield House, Barrows Green, Bradfield Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4QWSalary: £13.15 per hour rising to £13.70 after 3 monthsHours: 42 hours per week across a mixed shift pattern (12 hour day and night shifts)Ideal for: Candidates with care experience or transferable skills from people-focused roles.

Are you looking for a rewarding Support Worker job in Crewe where you can use your experience, people skills and compassion to make a real difference?

At Cygnet, our people make all the difference. We value talented, committed colleagues and, wherever possible, support our teams to grow professionally and develop their careers.

We are looking for confident,compassionateand resilient Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Nield House in Crewe.

Youll be working42 hoursper week across a mixed 12-hour shift pattern, helping to make a positive difference to the lives of the women in our care.

Whether you have experience in care, mental health, healthcare, support work or residential services, or you bring transferable skills from roles such as customer service, hospitality, retail, education, security, community work or family caring responsibilities, this could be the next step in your career.

Cygnet Nield House is a specialist mental health hospital for women in Crewe, Cheshire. The service supports women aged 18 and over and is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health care.

Clarion Ward

Clarion Ward is a 14-bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder, with or without co-morbid disorderedeating.

Compton Ward

Compton Ward is a 15-bed acute service for women. The ward provides a safe andstabilisingenvironment for women experiencing an acute episode of mental illness who require an emergency admission.

At Nield House,youllbe part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team helping women feel safe,respectedand empowered as they work towards recovery,independenceand improved wellbeing.

This role is ideal for someone who already has some experience supporting people, or who has developed strong transferable skills in another people-focused environment.

You may have worked as a:

• Support Worker

• Healthcare Assistant

• Mental Health Support Worker

• Care Assistant

• Residential Support Worker

• Recovery Worker

• Teaching Assistant

• Youth Worker

• Customer Service Advisor

• Hospitality or retail colleague

• Security Officer

• Community volunteer

• Family carer

If you are calm under pressure, a goodcommunicatorand passionate about helping people, we can support you to build a meaningful career in health and social care.

As a Support Worker at Cygnet Nield House,youllprovide practical,emotionaland therapeutic support to women with mental health needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Offering enhanced care using a flexible, person-centredapproach

• Providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support

• Building positive,professionaland trusting relationships with service users

• Learning abouteach individualsspecific needs and supporting them in the mostappropriate way

• Assistingwith medical and welfare needs

• Reporting medical and welfare concerns asrequired

• Supporting safeguarding practices andmaintainingprofessional boundaries

• Helping tomaintaina safe,cleanand therapeutic environment

• Encouraging independence,confidenceand positive daily routines

• Working closely with nurses,cliniciansand wider colleagues to deliv er outstanding care

We are looking for people who are genuinely driven to make a difference.

• Caring, confident and compassionate

• Experienced in care or able to bring strong transferable skills

• A clear communicator and good team player

• Sensitive,intuitiveand respectful

• Calm, patient and resilient

• Passionate about empowering women and supporting independence

• Able to work positively in a mental health hospital environment

• Motivated to learn,developand grow your career with Cygnet

You do not need to have worked in a mental health hospital before, but some experience of supporting people, working with challenging situations or helping others through difficult moments would be beneficial.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain newskillsand keep stepping up.

• Salary of £13.15 to £13.70 per hour

• Full-time hours,42 hoursper week

• Mixed 12-hour shift pattern

• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching and appraisal

• Expert supervision and peer support

• Employee discount savings

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Recruitment referral scheme

• Wellbeingcentrewith exercises, recipes, financialadviceand mental health support

• The opportunity to build a rewarding career in mental health care

• A supportive team environment where your work makes a real difference

Where is Cygnet Nield House located?

Cygnet Nield House islocatedat Barrows Green, Bradfield Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4QW.

What type of service is Cygnet Nield House?

Cygnet Nield House is a specialist mental health hospital for women, offering acute mental health support and complex personality disorder services.

Do I needpreviouscare experience?

Some experience in care, healthcare, supportworkor mental health would be helpful, but we are also interested in candidates with transferable skills from people-focused roles.

What transferable skills are useful for this Support Worker role?

Useful transferable skills include communication, empathy, resilience, teamwork, patience, problem-solving,remainingcalm underpressureand supporting people through challenging situations.

What hours will I work?

Youllwork42 hoursper week across a mixed shift pattern of 12-hour shifts.

How much does the role pay?

The salary is £13.15 rising to £13.70 per hour after 3 months.

Is this a good role for someone local to Crewe?

Yes. This isa great opportunityfor candidates looking for Support Worker jobs in Crewe, mental health jobs in Cheshire, or a full-time care role in the local area.

If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you.

Join Cygnet Nield House in Crewe as a Support Worker and help women with mental health needs feel safe,supportedand empowered.

Apply nowand start making a difference with Cygnet.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Crewe

CW1 4QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Data Co-ordination Duties

• To co-ordinate the provision of complete, accurate, reliable and timely data to the medical databases in line with national targets in an efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate databases for medicine which involves ensuring that the databases are adequate to support the activities of the service.
• Retrieve and track case notes for patients included in the databases.
• Ensure timely and accurate validation of clinical data.
• To support and promote good quality data collection by liaising with both clinical and non clinical staff.
• To be able to identify gaps in individual patient records and ensure that all missing data is retrieved and entered into the database appropriately.
• To forward regular reports to the teams on progress and outcomes.
• To liaise with the relevant stakeholders regarding the maintenance and further development of systems for collecting data in line with national and organisational requirements.

• To work with colleagues on other sites to produce regular BCUHB reports on performance associated with the various databases.
• Liaise with national data co-ordinators to answer queries and make corrections.

• Attendance at meetings.

• To work as part of administration teams. This would include answering the telephone, dealing appropriately with any urgent matters arising and providing administrative and typing support when necessary.

Audit Duties

• Work as part of the team to ensure the delivery of the annual clinical audit plan.
• Work with clinical teams to facilitate audit projects.
• Work with clinical teams to complete data to be presented at monthly audit meetings.

• Minute taking at relevant meetings.

• To assist with the review and summary of literature, database design and the collection and analysis of data for specific audit projects when required. This may include the development of pro-formas, templates and other tools.
• Produce reports on completed audit projects as required.
• Produce reports for ad hoc queries from data compiled on the databases.
• Data collection and collation for regular audit reports eg. NICE guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience
• RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word.
• IT related qualification CLAIT plus /ECDL or equivalent.

Desirable

• AMSPAR - City & Guilds L3.
• NVQ Customer Service L3.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative processes.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS.

Skills

Essential

• Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications.
• Experienced in planning organising and prioritising own workload.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Desirable

• Minute-taking skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of Continual Personal development.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Organisations.
• Medical terminology.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel as per the roles requirements

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team player.
• Approachable /Friendly
• Reliable.
• Develops own practice through reflection and learning.
• Empathetic.

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

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Sarn Lane, Bodellwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide high-quality personal and clinical care in line with individual care plans. Assist patients with washing, dressing, mobility and nutritional needs. Record observations and report changes in patient condition promptly. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation. Support clinical procedures and safe patient care. Deliver compassionate support to patients, families and carers. Follow infection prevention, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements. Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide excellent palliative care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), or willingness to achieve this within two years of appointment

Experience

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of infection control practices

Desirable

• Experience working within a healthcare setting
• Experience in palliative care

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

North London Hospice

Address

47 Woodside Avenue

London

N12 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
• Experience of specialist working
• Experience of managing change
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
• Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
• Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
• Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
• Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
• Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
• Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
• Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards an service improvement
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
• Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Essential

• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. - Level 1/2

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Hospital

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (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

Skills

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in health and social care an or equivilent
• Basic and Literacy Skills

Desirable

• Experience working within a care setting
• Completion of all Wales induction framework

Experience

Essential

• Experience required to fulfil the post

Desirable

• Previous experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills. Team Working Good interpersonal/written skills. Ability to set and meet own targets. Organisational skills Time management Able to maintain accurate patient records and present as factual information

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other

Essential

• Ability to work in a team and alone as well using initiative and work shifts

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

Evington Ward - 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

Provide a welcoming and professional reception service for patients, visitors and healthcare professionals. Answer and respond to telephone and email enquiries promptly and efficiently. Maintain accurate patient records and update electronic information systems. Provide administrative support to the Head of IPU and IPU Manager. Support stock ordering, management and rotation for clinical and non-clinical supplies. Assist with volunteer coordination activities as required. Support the smooth operation of front-of-house services, including weekends and bank holidays where necessary. Maintain confidentiality and comply with all relevant health, safety and infection control requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• None specified

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Office Administration

Experience

Essential

• Problem-solving skills
• Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience of using computerised systems

Desirable

• Experience in palliative care or supporting a healthcare service

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Confident, professional and sensitive approach when dealing with others
• Ability to prioritise tasks and organise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive and flexible approach to work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 London Hospice

Address

47 Woodside Avenue

London

London

N12 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care plans. Administer medications safely in line with Hospice policies and professional standards. Provide symptom management, wound care and emotional support to patients and families. Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, students and other colleagues as appropriate. Identify and report risks, complete assessments and contribute to continuous service improvement. Advocate for patients and ensure their wishes and needs are represented within the care team. Maintain compliance with infection control, confidentiality and health and safety requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Desirable

• Working towards a nursing degree or diploma

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable interest in palliative care
• Experience of working with patients with life-limiting illnesses

Desirable

• Supervisory experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional approach with the ability to work as part of an integrated team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Approachable and empathetic manner
• Motivated with the ability to motivate and support others

Desirable

• Innovative approach with the ability to solve problems creatively

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

North London Hospice

Address

47 Woodside Avenue

London

London

N12 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

Please state in your application HOW you meet the criteria.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Valid Health Professions Council registration.
• Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of working within MSK
• Attendance at post graduate courses in MSK
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional
• Development of expanded, specialist skills.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues, other disciplines, patients, relatives and carers.
• Developed ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis and formulate and deliver a treatment plan using a range of modalities.
• Developed Clinical problem solving ability.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Contributes to a culture where the safe care of patients is the primary concern.
• Involves patients in decision making around their care and treatment planning.
• Demonstrates flexibility to meet service delivery and individual patient needs.
• Understands confidentiality requirements and how these link to their role.

Other requirements

Essential

• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

New QE2 Hospital

Howlands

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key accountabilities: Provide clinically appropriate, high quality NHS dental treatment to patients, following all relevant standards and guidelines. Maintain PDSE standards of clinical governance, including infection control, patient confidentiality, clinical record keeping, etc. Regularly carry out audits of clinical treatment. Ensure health and safety procedures are observed at all times Support the work of the whole dental team employed by PDSE Measures of success: Successful outcomes to items listed in key accountabilities and other delegated tasks Positive customer feedback (staff, patients and students) Meets deadlines Manages competing demands Knowledge, Education and Training: A Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree GDC registration Performers number required prior to assuming appointment Broad dental knowledge, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practice within your scope of practice Experience: Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice Active in clinical dental practice Broad experience in a wide range of treatments Education experience (Desirable) Skills: First class clinical skills Team player who plans ahead and is well organised Excellent communication Ability to provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance IT Skills including use of clinical software systems, such as R4 (or similar electronic patient record system and Microsoft Office packages Willing to work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance Behaviours Professionalism Flexibility A team player Other: This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery. This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting. Normal working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 0800 and 1800. The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (CIC) In particular Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (CIC) will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply. All staff are required to positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with our Equality and Diversity Policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice Active in clinical dental practice Broad experience in a wide range of treatments Education experience (Desirable)

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

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

Treliske

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, RGN/RN (Adult).
• Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent experience
• Nurse Prescriber or working towards this qualification.

Desirable

• MSc in relevant topic.
• Teaching qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• Teaching experience.
• Post registration Diabetes Qualification.
• Experience in service development and implementation of change

Desirable

• Pump education/training undertaken.

Skills

Essential

• Good communaction skills
• Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills
• Able to present information to professional groups.
• Able to supervise and support junior members of the 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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / experience in a healthcare role.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Numeric and Literacy Skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Able to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach.
• Previous work / life experience requiring involvement with the public
• Basic knowledge of the Cardio-Vascular system
• Be able to work under remote supervision
• At least 6 months experience as a basic ATO
• Be competent in performing ECG and ambulatory hook up

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Service Support Officer is responsible for delivering high-quality operational and technical support for the Trusts clinical systems, ensuring they are consistently reliable, accessible, and meet the needs of clinical and operational services. The post holder acts as a key point of contact for system users, managing incidents, service requests, and queries, ensuring they are effectively triaged, prioritised, and resolved within agreed service levels. The role contributes to maintaining a responsive and customer-focused service that underpins the safe and effective delivery of patient care.

The role involves providing specialist application support, including the investigation and resolution of complex issues, working closely with internal digital teams and external suppliers where required. The post holder is also responsible for system administration activities, including the management of user access and permissions, ensuring compliance with information governance, security standards, and organisational policies. Maintaining accurate system documentation, supporting audits, and contributing to data quality improvement are key aspects of the role.

In addition to day-to-day operational duties, the Service Support Officer supports the delivery of system changes, upgrades, and wider digital projects. This includes assisting with change requests, preparing users and support teams for system updates, and delivering guidance or training where required. The role requires close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation to promote best practice and maximise the effective use of digital systems.

The post holder is expected to adopt a proactive and flexible approach, managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. They will contribute to continuous service improvement, support the development of processes and procedures, and play an active role in helping the Trust deliver its digital and strategic objectives. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery are essential to success in this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) qualification to Foundation Level or equivalent

Desirable

• Service Desk Institute (SDI) Service Desk Analyst (SDA) Professional Standard Customer Service expertise.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working within an service desk or IT project management environment

Desirable

• Experienced at minuting meetings, note taking and documenting processes and procedures
• Customer Service experience

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent IT skills and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (or equivalent), with particular emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, Outlook for emails
• Polite and helpful customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience of working with ITIL processes and continual service improvement programmes
• Knowledge of T-SQL (Structured Query Language)

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

3 Priestley Wharf

20 Holt Street

Birmingham

B74BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have day to day operational responsibility for your Teams (based at Perry Tree centre and you will also contribute to the overall management of the Service alongside the esxisting Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy Clinical Team lead.

For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current Health Professionals Council registration
• Extensive evidence of relevant post registration training and CPD
• Clinical Supervisors / Fieldwork education

Desirable

• First line management qualification
• Student supervision qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Proven ability to be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team/ inpatients
• Passionate about service improvement

Desirable

• Experience of leading on Ward level meetings / audits

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working within Discharge to assess Model
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach and MDT working
• Evidence of clinical audits , quality improvement
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and Health inequalities

Desirable

• Experience of working in Inpatients , community hospital
• Clinical practice educator , CSP member
• Ability to meet travel requirements of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Perry Tree centre

Dovedale Rd

Birmingham

B23 5BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post is rotational throughout Maternity Services, providing care to women during pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period. To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate midwifery care for women, babies and families within their care. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code, ensuring that professional standards are always maintained. To support, supervise and contribute to the development of students, newly-qualified midwives and colleagues, acting as a positive role model. Support the shift leader or Team Leader to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met. To ensure clear and effective communication with all members of the multi disciplinary team. To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current UK NMC Registration as a Midwife or be in the final year of an approved UK pre-registration Midwifery programme with eligibility for NMC registration upon qualification.
• Degree in Midwifery or recognised qualification accepted by the NMC for registration as a Midwife in the United Kingdom.

Desirable

• Management and leadership training or development programme.
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor preparation or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Registered Midwife, including newly-qualified midwives.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Desirable

• Experience as a Band 6 Midwife.
• Evidence of contributing to service improvement, audit, quality improvement or innovation in practice.
• Experience of supporting students, newly-qualified midwives or colleagues in the clinical environment.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake clinical procedures safely and competently within own scope of practice.
• Ability to work across inpatient, community and rotational settings.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged periods of standing, walking, moving and handling.
• Ability to assist women and babies with moving and handling activities in accordance with Trust Moving and Handling policies and procedures.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role across hospital sites, community settings and other clinical locations as required.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes, particularly for community-based duties.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates sound knowledge of contemporary midwifery practice and evidence-based care.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of best practice, national policy and professional recommendations relevant to maternity services, ensuring these inform patient care and service delivery.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of professional practice, scope of practice and professional accountability.
• Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and professionally, providing support, reassurance, and guidance when required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for women, babies and families.
• Knowledge of risk management processes, incident reporting and learning from incidents to improve patient safety.
• Knowledge of personalised care principles and shared decision making within maternity services.
• Awareness of health inequalities and their impact on maternity outcomes, with an understanding of approaches to delivering equitable and inclusive care.
• Competent in the use of electronic patient record systems, digital technologies and IT packages relevant to maternity services.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively within own scope of practice.

Desirable

• Experience and confidence in the Practice Assessor and/or Practice Supervisor role.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, audit and service development methodologies.
• Awareness of current national maternity drivers, including maternity safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Evidence of participation in practice development, service improvement or leadership activities.

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Business administration NVQ L3 or equivalent level in an admin environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of data entry
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data
• Excellent computer skills

Desirable

• Significant relevant NHS experience
• Knowledge of hospital information systems
• Experience of cancer services and cancer waiting times

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management and organisation skills
• Ability to display attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly in a team

Desirable

• Ability to deal with sensitive information

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The priority for this fixed term post for 6 months is the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Oral Medicine Department.

Additionally the appointee may be expected to assist in the teaching of undergraduate dental and dental hygiene and therapy students where appropriate.

The post holder will be expected to be competent at managing common oral medicine conditions and the discharge of clinical duties will be in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.

The post holder will be expected to develop a close working relationship with colleagues in Oral Medicine and the other dental and medical specialties.

Nursing and secretarial services are provided. Departmental administration and routine correspondence with referring clinicians are required of the post holder.

Full participation in hospital/departmental Quality Assurance, Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes is a requirement of the post.

The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Head of Service for Oral .

For a full detailed job description, please see the attached documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Fully registered with the GDC
• Shall have completed four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in the relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

• FDS/MFDS/MJDF
• On, or eligible for inclusion, GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine
• Evidence of relevant CPD in Oral Medicine

Experience/Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in the management of simple oral mucosal and allied disease
• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Ability to work clinically without supervision
• Experience of oral mucosal biopsy and venepuncture techniques
• Teaching experience
• Willingness to participate in research

Special Aptitude/Activities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A basic working knowledge of medicine as it applies to Oral Medicine

Desirable

• Publications or formal presentation of papers at clinical or scientific meetings

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good patient management and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work in team situation

Desirable

• Capacity for critical self-appraisal and reflective learning
• Enthusiastic approach
• Interest in teaching
• Evidence of self-motivation.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to participate in the annual appraisal process
• Compliant with CPD requirements

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Birmingham Dental Hospital

5 Mill Pool Way

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B5 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of care for patients and their families under the care of the Hospice.

Main duties and responsibilities

Professional

1. Develop excellent communications with the patient and their family, passing on all relevant information to a qualified nurse.

2. Inform a qualified nurse of any change in the patients condition.

3. Respect the privacy and dignity of the patient at all times and keep strict confidentiality.

4. Carry out personal cares for the patient under the direction of a qualified nurse.

5. Maintain accurate records of care under the supervision of qualified staff.

6. When required to act as a patients escort on external visits.

7. Undertake light domestic and catering duties.

8. Participate in full rotation across all shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Managerial

1. Follow Hospice procedures when giving or receiving telephone messages.

2. Follow Hospice procedures in the care and custody of patients valuables and property.

3. Follow the Hospice procedures on the reporting of all accidents, incidents, hazards or complaints.

4. Exercise care and economy in the use of property and equipment.

5. Maintain a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving appropriate support to them.

Education

1. Assist with the orientation of new staff members and others on placement within the Hospice.

2. Is prepared to work towards achieving the Care Certificate.

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
• Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Personal

Essential

• Work confidentially and with discretion
• Enthusiasm
• Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
• Ability to work in a challenging environment
• Flexible to the changing needs of the post
• Be accurate and methodical
• Honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Approachable, team player
• Committed to providing a quality and measurable service
• Ability to accept support from other team members
• Respect for others ethnic or/and religious/spiritual beliefs
• Committed to own continuing professional development
• A commitment to Hospice care and to have a philosophy and concept of Hospice care

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake training

Desirable

• NVQ Qualification in Care

IT

Essential

• Good basic IT skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of palliative care
• Experience of working as a carer
• Experience of working in a community setting

Other

Essential

• Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
• Valid driving licence
• Enhanced DBS check
• Ability to work unsocial hours including nights and weekends

Desirable

• Vehicle owner
• Knowledge of York and surrounding area

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

St Leonard's Hospice

Address

St. Leonards Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

Dringhouses

York

YO24 1GL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the post include the following:

Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To clinically validate and prescribe (if qualified, competent and registered on the Trust Non-Medical Prescribers register) medicines to ensure patients are safely treated and have access to medicines in hospital and for discharge in a timely manner To maintain appropriate standards of service and safety; to enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing medication reviews, using patients own medicines, counselling and ensuring continuity of care on discharge. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy. To monitor pharmacy interventions and Datix reports to identify training and information needs To identify and implement service improvements To lead and support on the auditing of medicines and prescribing To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust. Facilitate the expansion of the tools within EPMA. Support the development and implementations of medicine related guidance, policies and procedures within medicine and urgent care Support the process for new medicines being integrated into the Trust by Formulary submissions. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary. To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process.

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Role To lead and develop practice and protocols and how these relate to national and other guidance. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Medicine and Urgent Care and support other Advanced Pharmacists within this division To provide Advice and Guidance for other pharmacists or other healthcare professionals To demonstrate an understanding of relevant pharmacy services priorities and contribute to the implementation of these priorities Develop and submit relevant business cases Requirement to undertake and support in project work To liaise with High Cost Pharmacy team in relation to biologics and the provision of the service To work across organisational boundaries (primary, secondary, community) to improve integration and reduce variation e.g. to work alongside tertiary care centre in the initiation and continuation of biologics; work alongside primary care in their formulary Leads the development and redesign of services and clinical pathways in collaboration with stakeholders, using data, evaluation, feedback, and workforce insight to inform decisions, and works across organisational boundaries to deliver measurable improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Education, Training and Supervision Act as a role model to the pharmacy team, including supporting junior pharmacist to achieve their objectives Attend clinical pharmacy meetings and education/training schemes relevant to post. To take part in formal and informal education of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals To be a Designated Supervisor and /or Designated Prescribing Practitioner for pharmacists undertaking their prescribing course and to supervise aspects of foundation year trainee pharmacists training. To be a supervisor on the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma course. To line manage and lead those staff allocated, undertaking appraisals, supervision and identification of training and development of their skills and knowledge. To assist in the induction of staff into the service; to help identify training and development needs. To provide information to patients, parents, and carers on admission and at discharge regarding treatment and medication to optimise patient concordance, particularly if there is a need to overcome language or communication barriers. To maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice to ensure a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement. To take responsibility for own personal CPD by participating in education and training programmes to improve competence and to develop specialist expertise. To obtain/maintain prescribing qualification and support services and ward rounds as appropriate. To help provide the training for Technicians enhanced patient counselling skills and Medicines Management Technician training. Designs, delivers and evaluates education for multi-professional teams, including inhaler technique, guideline updates, and complex case-based learning. Disseminates findings from audit and quality improvement projects at a local level, sharing learning to inform practice and improve patient outcomes; contributes to wider dissemination through presentations or publications where appropriate. Promotes a culture of learning by sharing insights from incidents, best practices, prescribing trends; linking outcomes to audit and research initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Financial To be responsible for the co-ordinated advice to the Directorate to effectively manage expenditure on medicines, including tariff medicines, excluded medicines, prior approvals, individual funding requests etc. To horizon scan for new medicines likely to be excluded from the tariff and to advise on clinical and budgetary impact. To produce appropriate reports documenting the use and expenditure of medicines to evaluate trends and variations in prescribing in order to develop and implement policies aimed at containing expenditure and realising savings. To identify and manage medicine/pharmacy Quality/Innovation/Productivity/Prevention (QIPP) Schemes, including Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) Schemes within the Directorate to ensure this is coordinated within the Pharmacy and Trust. To be an authorised signatory for Pharmacy to commit expenditure via the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and delegated ordering system. To provide expert professional advice on high cost and excluded medicines to clinicians, managers, finance and commissioners

Audit and Research To monitor the use of FP10(HNCs) by the Directorate to ensure the best use of resources in the Emergency Department. To develop, undertake and initiate clinical audit and practice research, drug use reviews, new drug evaluations to improve the quality of the Pharmacy Services. To guide and support others undertaking research audit and service improvements e.g., Trainee Pharmacists or Diploma Pharmacists. To record, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions and contributions to ward rounds and Directorate. To analyse and undertake root cause analysis of medication incidents

Other Duties To undertake duties elsewhere in the locality, if required. To undertake on call duties To provide a pharmacy service at weekends

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Degree, MPharm or BPharm
• Independent prescribing or willing to work towards Independent Prescribing qualification
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Mandatory CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• Formal Management training
• Diploma Tutor accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive operational experience at a Senior Hospital Pharmacist level, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy
• Experience of supporting Divisional Pharmacist or equivalent, to include financial expenditure reporting, formulary application, guideline writing
• Experience with working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching, supervising and training staff

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a level of clinical reasoning, problem solving and judgement
• IT skills with Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience
• GCSE/O Level Maths & English Grade C or above
• IT qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative processes
• Experience of working in a busy office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications
• Experienced in planning organising and prioritise own workload
• Ability to take and transcribe succinct minutes
• Ability to deal with sensitive information

Desirable

• Experienced in planning, organising and prioritising own workload.

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

DECLO Office, Colwyn Bay Community Hospital

204 Abergele Road

Colwyn Bay

LL29 8AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers within the speciality.

Establish and maintain good positive working relationships with key working relations.

Create and facilitate training and support with programmes of education.

Lead with Haemoglobinopathy training across NGH and KGH.

Actively participate in local, national, and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality.

Ensure that the importance and implications of education, research, and ideas are raised in appropriate forums in appropriate forums.

Manage a caseload of patients, as appropriate within the speciality, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care.

Delegate a caseload of patients to team.

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence-based care.

Support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving complex patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate systems are in place to evidence ongoing compliance with local and national policies as required for CQC standards.

Actively participate in audit and research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice and lead for service.

Promote and encourage nursing practice research in all relevant clinical areas.

Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Actively promote the specialist service throughout the Trust by establishing robust networks and links with Clinical Governance and Audit teams

Acting on audits and research findings to inform and change practice as appropriate.

As a clinical expert provide advice and support to assist with the management of complaints relating to the speciality and implement action plans or change of the service.

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.

Promote patient and public involvement and enhancing their experience by supporting and supporting manager with implementing new initiatives relating to patient centred care.

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.

Raise the profile of patient and public involvement by embedding this within own sphere of practice.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence based care.

A visible, accessible, and assertive clinical expert to which staff and users can turn to for assistance, expert advice and support.

To be responsible for nursing practice development within the service.

Actively participate in research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice.

Promote and encourage nursing practice research in all relevant clinical areas.

Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Nurse Led clinics.

Liaison point of contact for patients.

Co-ordinate hydroxycarbamide treatment.

Education in Emergency Department and Assessment unit, as well as Haematology areas.

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

The post holder will manage a small team and report to Matron.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds an NMC pin

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education and development to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Clinical Leadership Programme

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience at band 6 or above
• Specialist knowledge and experience within the area of speciality
• Experience in managing a team
• Evidence of autonomous practice

Skills

Essential

• Assertive and confident
• Personal and professional maturity
• Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Evidence of change management.
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to supervise
• Supervise, educate and develop others
• Ability to prioritise and organise own working day

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusively

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care. Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care. To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy. To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. To complete patient documentation correctly. To maintain a safe ward environment. To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways. To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal. To ensure patient confidentiality. To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care. Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs. To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

Policy/service development implementation Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role. Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations. Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision. Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives. Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.

Financial & physical resources To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.

Human resources To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

Research & development To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g.Essence of Care. To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its Implementation. To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department.

Freedom to act Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

3. OTHER INFORMATION The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of local and national polices
• Knowledge and experience of working within a Paediatric acute ward setting.
• Can demonstrate understanding and incorporate customer care within the clinical setting

Desirable

• PILS/EPLS qualification or willingness to undertake
• Paediatric HDU/PAU experience/ training
• Paediatric Oncology experience
• Able to work with/facilitate, teach and assess students

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN child
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Additional post graduate training in Oncology /HDU
• Mentorship / Assessor and Supervisor training

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritise workload and effective time management
• Organisational skills and able to work within and lead a team
• Computer literate
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
• Able to cope with emotional and psychological needs of the patient and family
• Able to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, children, families and their associates

Desirable

• Management experience and able to support junior members of the ward 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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