Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's/BTEC/NVQ 2 or equivalent technical qualification

Desirable

• Experienced in Healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic MS Office Skills
• Experience working with computers / data handling / collating patient data (paper & electronically)
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Working with the public

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Experience working in hospital.
• Previous experience of working in ophthalmology or related services.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative
• Problem Solving
• Handling sensitive situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Stock management
• Knowledge of Datix Incident reporting

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport Foundation Trust Outpatients B

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Clinical

1.1. To undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and carer.

1.2. To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

1.3. To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme.

1.4. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments.

1.5. To act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an assessment and care plan where appropriate.

1.6. To contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the voluntary sector.

1.7. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual occupational therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction questionnaires.

1.8. To continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community.

1.9. To work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service.

1.10. To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation guidelines.

1.11. To arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by clinical need and as direct by the Line/Service Manager.

1.12. To provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording system and other information as required.

1.13. To participate in monthly clinical and managerial supervision and to provide clinical supervision to other occupational therapy staff/ support staff.

1.14 To work as an autonomous practitioner.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
• Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
• Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
• Supervisory / appraisal skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Detailed knowledge of mental health/learning disabilities legislation and current practice including policy drivers.
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Care Professions Council registration.

Desirable

• Leadership / first line management certificate.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in mental health/learning disabilities setting.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Supervision of staff and / or students.

Desirable

• Leadership / first line management experience.
• Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Values contribution of others.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

Training

Essential

• Practice placement educators certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
• To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.

Desirable

• Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as, psychosocial interventions, cognitive behavioural / counselling skills / standardised assessment.

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Folly Hall Mills

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

HD1 3LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1) Post holder will work independently (work will be self- directed and autonomous) to manage and provide the cystic fibrosis dietetic service. You will be expected to seek peer support and clinical supervision via the specialist cystic fibrosis dietetic networks.

2) To provide highly specialist dietetic advice to patients and/or carers with Cystic Fibrosis, whilst taking into account ethical, social, emotional, psychological and cultural needs. To be able to use this complex and sensitive information in formulating individual dietetic advice. Communicating this information effectively to the MDT and patients/carers alike.

3) To provide nutritional and dietetic counselling to educate a diverse patient population. To understand the complex dietary changes which are needed and to employ advanced motivational and behavioural change skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is non-compliance.

4) To utilise and develop communication tools and teaching skills in order to educate patients who may have barriers to understanding e.g. disabilities, non-English speaking, poor literacy.

5) To organise and deliver training sessions for groups of patients with specialist dietary needs in person and via virtual forums such as Attend Anywhere or Microsoft Teams.

6) To receive and communicate highly complex and sensitive information, which may include unwelcome or difficult information; for example, long-term adherence to complex and multiple dietary interventions or initiation of invasive nutritional support e.g., tube feeding. To present this in an understandable form to patients and their carers to facilitate compliance with treatment leading to improvements in clinical condition.

7) To make dietary recommendations after calculation of nutritional requirements based on interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, anatomy and physiology, clinical condition/prognosis and other physical parameters.

8) To provide appropriate treatment, monitoring and review of patients dietary needs, involving other agencies when indicated.

9) To be the nutritional lead within Blackpool Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service area for multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. To communicate expert nutritional assessment and advice regarding individual patient care to the team.

10) As the nutritional lead for the speciality to advise the medical team on any medications which may affect nutritional therapies e.g. laxatives, anti-emetics.

11) To advise on appropriate use of nutritional products. The Dietitian will specify product type, quantity and regime to meet individual patient needs.

12) To support patients diagnosed with CF related diabetes to adapt their nutritional intake with the aim of stabilising their blood glucose and or support with advice which will optimise diabetes medication which may include teaching on carbohydrate counting.

13) To be competent with the use of enteral feeding equipment used within the Trust and community setting by attending annual training sessions.

14) To advise the multi-disciplinary team and the patient on most appropriate routes of feeding, product type, rate and volume to meet patients individual nutritional requirements.

15) To be responsible for organising the discharge of patients on alternative feeding. This includes prescription of feeds, liaising with community nursing, other hospital trusts, medical and dietetic teams and the companies providing the feed in the community.

16) To work in a frequently stressful environment with patients who may be critically ill, chronically ill, terminally ill or undergoing long periods of rehabilitation. To support them and their carers, both nutritionally and emotionally during the course of their disease.

17) To advise the catering department on the provision of nutritionally adequate menus within budgetary constraints. To be responsible for the adaptation of standard menus to suit therapeutic diets.

18) To be accountable for the appropriate supply of nutritional products to ward areas in accordance with the pharmacy department and trust policy.

Working relationships:

1. Provides specialist Nutrition and Dietetic input to a multi-disciplinary team including medical, nursing, AHPs, catering and ward staff.

2. Provides specialist advice to patients, carers, community services e.g. GPs, community organisations, doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals, voluntary organisations and companies that provide nutritional products.

Professional

1) To participate fully in the appraisal system in line with Trust policy. Develop an individual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in line with the Health Professional

Council requirements for registration.

2) To ensure own practice is up to date and evidence based, and able to demonstrate an awareness of current relevant research through teaching, attending courses/study days and peer review.

3) To promote safe caseload/workload management, using appropriate assessment, organisational, time management and reporting skills.

4) To be responsible for the clinical supervision and training of junior staff, facilitating their professional development and postgraduate learning. To be involved in and evaluate the junior staffs rotational programme.

5) To facilitate/support the induction of new staff within the team.

6) To identify the need for educational resources for patients treated within the speciality. To lead and develop non-biased evidence based written materials and teaching resources as required for a diverse client group. Undertake regular review of these resources.

7) To identify nutritional training needs of other health care staff within the area of clinical speciality. To develop, plan and deliver training in relevant aspects of nutrition and dietetics. To evaluate and monitor this training in order to promote understanding of nutrition in relation to patient care and improvement in quality of care.

8) To act as a resource for specialist dietary information relating to the area of speciality within the Trust, primary health care team, other community groups and related interest groups.

9) To plan and deliver specified sections of the student clinical placement training programme, being responsible for the clinical supervision (both theoretical and practical) of student dietitians as part of the departments national accreditation.

10) To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic records in line with Trust and departmental policies. To communicate in writing with other agencies including GPs, community nurses and dietitians about patient care e.g., prescription requests for nutritional products, home enteral feeding forms.

11) To develop and implement departmental and strategic standards and policies for patients within the specialist area in line with national and local guidelines.

12) To work in accordance with the professional standards set by the British Dietetic Association, the Health Professionals Council and local Trust and departmental policies.

13) To be professionally accountable for all aspects of clinical workload.

14) To identify, facilitate and be responsible for the development and implementation of evidence based dietetic practice and audit within the area of speciality.

15) To share the results of audit by producing reports and presenting to the multi-disciplinary team, dietetic colleagues, and where appropriate in wider Therapy and Trust wide Forum.

16) To support other members of the dietetic team and provide cover for their specialist area in times of staff shortages, annual leave and sick leave cover.

17) To play a key role in team meetings and organisational interest/working groups and contribute to the development of policies via these groups.

18) To play a key role in meetings related to service development within the specialist area and report back to the Team Leader.

19) To plan and deliver health promotion activities within the Trust as required e.g. talks, displays, posters and health promotion campaigns for staff.

20) To comply with departmental requirements for the data collection and assist the team leader with interpretation of activity data in specialist area.

21) To be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, feed company enteral feeding ordering systems, and other NHS informatics systems as a requirement of the post.

22) To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Head of Service or Team Leader.

23) To promote the Dietetic profession within the Trust.

24) To attend regional groups for Dietitians within the speciality and British Dietetic Association (BDA) specialist groups as appropriate.

3. To work with dietetic colleagues to share knowledge and develop nutritional standards, protocols, and guidelines which can be implemented Trust-wide.

4. To play a key role in training of student dietitians on clinical placement.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics / post graduate diploma or equivalent
• Experience in specialist field to master's level or equivalent e.g. PENG qualification
• Registration with the HCPC
• Teaching and training skills e.g. clinical supervisory skills/ training for student training/ communication skill training / counselling skills training
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences
• Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA
• Member of relevant specialist interest groups

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Skilled in the development of nutritional care plans
• Skilled in assessment for enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment and regimens
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience
• Specialist knowledge and experience relevant to CF and complex alternative feeding methodologies e.g. naso- jejunal feeding and intravenous feeding
• Experience in management of people with diabetes
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with student training including supervision
• Experience of teaching and training
• Awareness of research methods and audit skills to inform and evaluate practice.
• Keeps up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs
• Knowledge and appreciation of clinical governance issues

Desirable

• Experience of virtual outpatient clinics.
• Experience of establishing a new area of service.

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in person and in the virtual setting
• Ability to manage and prioritise clinical caseload
• IT skills e.g. Microsoft Teams, word processing, use of dietary analysis packages, preparation of power point presentations, internet use, digital patient records
• Ability to teach small and large groups
• Ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously as an independent practitioner
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to influence and negotiate to enable changes in culture and practice
• Good time management, planning and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
• Reliable, adaptable and flexible
• Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the profession
• Committed to undertake CPD
• Ability to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive patients
• Ability to support and mentor junior staff where appropriate
• To demonstrate show confidence, motivation and leadership on wards and meetings on named specialist matters
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to plan and deliver a clinical audit
• Awareness of operational and strategic nutritional governance processes
• Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for relevant clinical areas
• Motivated to develop the service
• Awareness of mental capacity act, feeding at risk guidance and ethical dilemmas in artificial nutrition
• Experience of policy and procedural development with respect to artificial feeding

Desirable

• Completion of leadership training or course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Tasks Continued: Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

*Prepare calibration certificates for authorisation by Qualified Person

*Become familiar with test equipment and computer programmes related to the quality assurance of diagnostic radiology.

*Develop specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology Physics and Radiation Protection.

*Become familiar with relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (e.g. IRR17, IRMER17, Medical and Dental Guidance Notes Data Protection Act, etc.) where appropriate.

*Gain understanding (and assist where possible) of radiation protection, x-ray quality assurance, approved dosimetry services, instrument calibration service and non-ionising radiation (MRI, ultrasound and UV)

*Gain an understanding of the maintenance and development of work protocols and software in x-ray quality assurance and other areas of RRPPS as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Honours degree in Physics or relevant subject.

Desirable

• * Associate Membership of an appropriate professional organisation, such as IPEM.

Experience

Essential

• * The minimum experience required is an Honours BSc degree in Physics or an equivalent relevant subject.
• * Good knowledge of general physics.
• * Knowledge and fluency with IT packages such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Access etc. for the analysis of complex scientific data.

Desirable

• * Experience or education in Medical Physics and Radiation Protection.
• * Experience in the use of non-standard software packages.
• * Experience of quality assurance procedures in Medical Physics.
• * Understanding of Medical Physics and Radiation Protection
• * Experience in computer programming e.g. use of Python

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

63 Melchett Road

63 Melchett Road, Kings Norton

Birmingham

West Midlands

B30 3HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good computer skills across Microsoft and database software.
• Ability to organise and prioritiseworkload.
• An approachable and helpful persona with the ability to empathise.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Joanne Chesney on 0118 904 1777 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Basic knowledge of administration and/or office procedures
• Previousknowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties, including minute-taking
• Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/ packages
• Knowledge and understanding of the post and Trust

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal, communication and reporting skills
• Good IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Outlook, MS Office, theinternetand databases
• Ability to work effectively in a team and to work unsupervised and on own initiative, managing own workload
• Ability to work flexibly as required, with the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the post

Desirable

• Ability to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others
• Ability to use a practicalproblem solvingapproach in everyday situations

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

MSK Physiotherapy - West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS

London Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Stock Control

1. Ensure that stock rotation is carried
2. Check that the minimum stock levels are maintained and liaise with
3. Top up raw materials on a daily basis within decontamination

Decontamination Process:

1. Ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all
2. Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the Brush and Clean room.
3. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling and cleaning of all instrumentation and the safe use of all
4. Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
5. Carry out in house cleaning tasks as
6. Report all non conformances to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
7. Handle all equipment with
8. Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all times and minimal make up is
9. Carry out cleaning tasks as
10. Follow hand hygiene
11. Follow work instructions for the safe use of
12. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling checking and packing of scopes and accessories.
13. Adhere to the uniform
14. Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
15. Handle all equipment with
16. Trouble shoot any issues identified with AERs.
17. Report any breakdowns to identified

Delivery and Storage Process (Clean Room):

1. Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the drying
2. Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all
3. Carry out cleaning tasks as
4. Follow hand hygiene
5. Follow work instructions for the safe use of
6. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scopes and
7. Adhere to the uniform
8. Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
9. Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
10. Handle all equipment with
11. Ensure all e-wiping carried out as

Delivery and Collection:

1. Ensure the correct procedure for collecting and delivering scopes is adhered
2. Ensure correct entry/exit procedure
3. Place decontaminated scopes in drying cabinet for specific
4. Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
5. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scope trays and
6. Follow all work instructions for the delivery and collection of
7. Handle all equipment with

Miscellaneous:

1. All personal protective equipment which is provided must be used in the correct manner
2. Assist in the training of new decontamination
3. Ensure all products are tracked from the point of receipt, throughout decontamination, final release and dispatch using the Scantrack IMS tracking system and/or paper- based system as
4. Ensure Quality Management System records are completed accurately and legibly and that uncontrolled changes are not made to documents or
5. Good timekeeping.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness & ability to undertake Eastwood Park training

Desirable

• Eastwood Park Training

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in English in a variety of settings with people of varying levels of understanding.
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• An understanding of Decontamination of Endoscopes
• Basic I.T. skills in E mail.
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Good attendance record and punctuality
• Able to perform a wide range of duties

Desirable

• Experience as a Decontamination Technician

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of decontamination of scopes

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients. He/Shewill be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment.The main elements of the role are insuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenanceservices on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patientneeds as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services inorder to properly maintain the patient environment.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrol.

Person Specification

Qualification & Training

Desirable

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in dealing with the general public.
• Ability to use initiative
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, including with patients and staff.

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Team working skills
• Good organising and coordinating skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Able to prioritise work.
• Good Disposition.
• A proactive and positive approach.
• A team player.
• Sensitive to the needs of patients, including their right to confidentiality.
• Efficient & enthusiastic.
• Diplomatic.
• Honest.
• Flexibility
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 39 Blackpool Teaching Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is expected you will have a clinical ward commitment to maintain and develop your skills within a speciality. This will also allow you to develop trainee and junior pharmacists whilst they are on rotation through that speciality. Opportunities to take on Trainee pharmacist supervision and mentoring for clinical diploma students is also available.

Depending on the individual there may be potential to study for a further post grad teaching or clinical qualifications.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• minimum 3 years experience
• post graduate clinical diploma or equivalent
• acute hospital experience
• GPHC Registration

Desirable

• Teaching experience

essential

Essential

• experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

essential

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication
• Good time management
• Pro-active and innovative

Desirable

• Ability to organise, influence and motivate others

essential

Essential

• Able to prioritise workload and work accurately under pressure
• demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• understands local and national priorities for medical and pharmacy education

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.

To provide an advanced standard of occupational therapy assessment, treatment, management and advice to paediatric patients aged 0-19, their families and carers within the community setting. The caseload consists of children with a wide range of development difficulties and/or disabilities, many of whom may have very complex or multiple pathologies. To work as a lone practitioner, unsupervised, and at times in conjunction with less senior team colleagues across a variety of locations within the community including patients homes, early years settings, schools and clinics to meet the needs of the individual child.

To work as part of MDT providing universal and targeted support to assist teaching workforce with supporting the inclusion and integration of children with additional needs into education and school settings.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• State registered Occupational Therapist (Health and Care Professions Council)
• Recognised training course for an Occupational therapist (e.g. PGDip or degree).

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Member of Children's and Young Person special interest group

Skills

Essential

• Able to organise and manage own caseload.
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Able to set collaborative goals with client's and families.
• Have an awareness or understanding of Safeguarding
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Able to work closely with team members.
• Be responsive to change and ideas- adapt to new systems, flexible working patterns.
• Ability to work from home when required.

Desirable

• Able to assess children.
• Involvement in service innovation/development
• Able to drive a car in the community setting

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Working knowledge of the implementation of OT models of practice
• Have knowledge of typical child development
• Experience of multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working

Desirable

• Post registration experience of paediatrics.
• Post registration experience of neurology cases
• Experience of managing occupational therapy support staff

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Sheridan Child Development Centre

Renfrew Road

London

SE11 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

able to work across sites

Essential

• Able to work across sites

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Educated to degree level or relevant experience/qualifications.

Desirable

• Post graduate studies or a desire/willingness to attend

Experience

Essential

• Good communication skills and able to work independently and on own initiative.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Techical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Computer literacy with a wide range of software's. Databases and spread sheets.
• Experience of administration of medicines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Castle Ln E

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer to be part of a friendly team, with direct support from your operational team and line manager in-depth induction to Second Step and Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust to all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager If you are interested in this role but are concerned that you may not have the experience or knowledge please contact us for an informal conversation, we would very much like to hear from you. Please contact: Louise Roberts, Human Resources Partnership Lead on 07790551139 or email [email protected] About us We are taking positive action to increase diversitythroughoutour organisation, and to nurture a culture ofinclusionfor all our people and the clients that we support. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who identify as being Black, African, Caribbean and Asian descent to apply as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidates skills and qualities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A experience working with people with mental health
• needs, or people with complex needs
• Proven experience of working with people with multiple
• needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug
• dependency long term conditions)
• Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk
• assessments and the support planning process
• Experience of working with a number of individuals with
• competing needs and priorities

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health
• issues and/or services, either as a user,
• carer or supporter.
• A years experience

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

Second Step

Address

Greenway Centre

Southmead

Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Descriptions for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Berkshire Health Authority

Bath Road

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assesses the needs of patients/families and carers; plans, delivers and evaluates high standards of evidenced based nursing care. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping, including both written and electronic records. Displays excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.

Practices in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives and Trust policies, protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and for appropriate delegation of care he/she gives to colleagues, nursing support workers and students.

Recognises deterioration in the physical or mental condition of the patient and takes timely action, appropriately referring to others or working with other agencies as required.

Recognises, responds to and appropriately manages emergency situations.

Develops competences and practices relevant clinical skills required to deliver care to the patient/client group e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, male catheterization.

For further information, please see the job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or studying towards nursing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as student / registered nurse
• Proven experience in a care environment

Desirable

• Experience in speciality (urgent 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Driving Licence

Essential

• You must have the ability to drive, with access to your own vehicle. A valid UK driving licence* is required and business insurance is essential to the role. (*an automatic driving license may not be accepted due to some homes having manual vehicles which staff would be expected to drive). If you hold an automatic license, please contact the recruiting manager to discuss before submitting your application.

Visa

Essential

• We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post or consider applications from individuals with less than two years left on existing visas as we require consistency to meet the needs of the service.

Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level.

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate.
• Short courses that are relevant to the role i.e. First Aid, Food Hygiene, trauma led practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young people with complex needs.
• Familiar with person centred planning.

Desirable

• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

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

Devon County Council

Address

Meadowpark

Exeter

EX2 9QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.

Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

Work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated team providing rapid and planned assessment and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands on clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate packages of care.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Able to cope under pressure.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Professionals Council Registration.
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio.
• Reflective practitioner.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Practice educators qualification.
• Relevant validated clinical courses.

Experience

Essential

• A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting.
• Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an integrated team.
• Experience of working in the community.
• Experience implementing change in clinical practice.
• Experience in rehabilitation settings.

Knowledge

Essential

• A range of evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to specialism.
• An understanding of the approaches and models of practice relevant to practice.
• A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Good level of knowledge relating to disability, equipment and adaptations.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures and Models of Practice.
• Working knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy standardised assessments appropriate to the role.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to identify and plan individual care / rehabilitation needs in partnership with patients/ their carers.
• Role modelling of good behaviour that supports teamworking.
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to understand professional and ethical issues.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.

Desirable

• Leadership skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich Spa

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Quality

• Provide visible, authoritative clinical leadership and support to Clinical Nurse Specialists, Team Leaders, and MDT staff.

• Act as professional lead for nursing care, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, timeliness, and effectiveness across the division.

• Ensure nursing practice complies with professional standards, statutory requirements, Trust policies, and the NMC Code.

• Lead infection prevention and control, cleanliness, privacy, dignity, health and safety in line with the Modern Matrons Charter.

• Ensure care environments are safe, clean, well maintained, and fit for purpose.

• Provide senior nursing advice, including out-of-hours support as required.

• Promote shared decision-making and service user, family and carer involvement in care.

• Lead quality improvement, audit, research activity, and the development of tools to demonstrate nursing quality.

• Foster a learning culture by leading reviews of incidents, risks, and near misses, ensuring lessons are learned and shared.

Staff Management & Workforce

• Ensure safe, effective staffing through oversight of eRostering and workforce deployment.

• Ensure the right staff with the right skills deliver person-centred care.

• Support and deputise for the Head of Nursing when required.

• Provide line management, clinical supervision, mentoring, and performance management for Clinical Nurse Specialists and staff.

• Ensure robust systems for appraisal, PDPs, supervision, and professional development are in place, monitored, and audited.

• Identify learning and development needs, ensure delivery, and evaluate impact on care.

Governance, Performance & Service Development

• Develop, implement, and monitor quality standards, policies, and governance frameworks.

• Collect and analyse data to support audit, quality improvement, and research.

• Work collaboratively across services and the wider Trust to support service development and quality assurance.

• Promote a positive image of services and the Trust.

Communication & Engagement

• Ensure effective, respectful communication with service users, families/carers, and stakeholders.

• Support the management and early resolution of complaints and concerns.

• Work collaboratively with Inclusion, Involvement and Experience teams and investigation leads.

• Ensure service user and carer feedback is actively sought, acted upon, and embedded into service improvement.

• Use Division Quality and Risk forums to address care quality, cleanliness, and IPC issues.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register
• Educated to Master's degree or currently working towards a Master's degree
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
• Leadership course evident or working towards
• Mentorship course

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Management experience in clinical NHS environment
• Excellent understanding of the management of safe staffing
• Significant experience of people management and effective leadership
• Ability to lead the service areas with vision and determination
• Ability to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development

OTHER

Essential

• Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly 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).