Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Department:

Specialist community palliative rapid response

Organisation Band:

Reports to:

Clinical nurse/ Triage nurse

Responsible for:

DBS Required

Enhanced

Job Purpose

The specialist community palliative response service (SCPRS) will be delivered between the hours of 20:00 08:00.

During these hours the HCA with support the clinical nurse (visiting in twos) in responding to urgent specialist palliative response visits, these visits will aim to take place within a 2-hour timeframe.

The post holder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key areas of work

Within the patients place of residence the HCA will assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Carry out high standard of direct patient care alongside team colleagues

Report verbally (including hand-over) to appropriate team members

Document any care given in patient held notes and/or relevant systems e.g. SystmOne

Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions.

Be sensitive to the spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patients and their families.

To supervise and support all nursing assistants and to assist in the induction of all new staff.

Contribute to the learning environment e.g. teaching on the in-house training days and training new members of staff

Undertaken training for clinical skills relevant to post and maintain up-to-date practice.

To take emergency action alongside the registered Nurse as necessary to safeguard the patients and carers and report any concerns to the nurse in charge as soon as possible.

To maintain accurate documentation alongside the registered Nurse of care given and to report any changes in condition or circumstances of the patient to the relevant key worker and the nurse in charge on duty in a timely manner.

To participate in audit activities.

Be aware of and undertake infection control measures to minimise the risks of infection.

To perform administrator duties is required.

Attend mandatory and in service training as identified and required.

At all times to represent the organisation in a professional and caring manner maintaining professional boundaries in relationships with patients and their families or carers.

To be part of a rota to provide a 7-day service, 365 days per year including weekend working.

To work flexibly and willing to travel across the city and organisation.

Key Skills

Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to registered / trained staff.

Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care. Challenging and escalating poor practice/performance

Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.

Through practice demonstrate an understanding of Duty of Care and how this contributes to safe practices.

Assist in delivery of patient care as per patients individualised care plans/programme of care. Taking a holistic approach.

Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency-based practices which are required for the service, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered nurse.

Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with your line manager / supervisor.

Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.

Complete documentation of care in line with the Trust Standards for Documentation.

Following the completion of training undertake a range of physical / clinical observations appropriate to the area of practice. Achieve and maintain competence in using a range of equipment to undertake these, record the outcome and report and escalate exceptions to the registered nurse who delegated the tasks to you.

Measuring and recording may include:

Blood pressure (using electronic equipment)

Pulse rate and rhythm (manually and using electronic equipment)

Temperature (all routes)

Height and weight

Blood glucose monitoring

Urine testing / Urinalysis

Respiratory rate

Oxygen saturation

Accurately recording and documentation of vital signs monitoring if appropriate for the patient.

Simple wound dressings in line with a plan of care and infection prevention and control policy and procedures.

Last offices, alongside the registered Nurse in line with the relevant policies and procedures.

Administration of eye drops/ear drops/nose drops in line with policies and procedures.

Assessment and monitoring of Skin care/pressure area care, alongside the registered Nurse in line with policies and procedures.

Assessment and Promotion of continence and the management of incontinence, alongside the registered Nurse, in line with policies and procedures

Key responsibilities

Build partnerships and therapeutic relationships through safe, effective and non-discriminatory communication taking account of differences, capability and needs of individuals.

Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour and ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising there may be a need to utilise alternative methods of communication. Where there are barriers to understanding, as required arrange/ access to information, support and other services to aid effective communication. Greet all patients and visitors with courtesy and respect, being mindful of body language and tone of voice

Use paper and electronic systems to retrieve and record patient information in line with Trust documentation standards and operational systems.

Apply the principles of information governance and patient confidentiality to all aspects of your role.

Obtain verbal consent from the patient before any clinical intervention is undertaken, where this is not given report this to a registered nurse.

Participate in discussions about patient care and departmental issues at hand over and departmental meetings.

Observe and report to the registered nurse all changes in a patients physical and psychological condition.

Support families and carers following a patient bereavement or when bad news has been shared

Accept constructive feedback

Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues.

Ensure patients and their relatives or carers are kept informed of delays with their treatment, investigations and visiting times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in a health care sector in community, care home or acute setting.
• Demonstrable experience in palliative and end of life care or related speciality.
• Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
• Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• Evidence of completion of a Health-Related Education and Development programme/ Care Certificate or equivalent experience or working towards.

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English

Personal Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to maintain accurate and legible care records. Interpret and follow basic written instructions and communicate in a concise, accurate and legible way.
• Ability to recognise, report and communicate concerns and changes in a timely manner
• Ability to use ones own initiative and prioritise workload
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible, Reliable and Punctual
• Car owner/driver with full current UK driving licence

Desirable

• Good IT skills ability to record information electronically

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

Birmingham Hospice

Address

76 Grange Road

Erdington

Birmingham

B24 0DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must be able to deal objectively and professionally in a calm and approachable manner when liaising with patients, staff, healthcare professionals and outside agencies. Prioritising a busy workload, being a good team player and possessing the ability to deal with a wide range of clerical and administration duties in a busy environment is also required.

Knowledge of the EMIS web system would be an advantage; full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Experience in patient facing environment

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

SSP Health

Address

Shanti Medical Centre

160 St. Helens Road

Bolton

BL3 3PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Transport Department provides a trust wide services across various in-patient and community sites in and around Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall. Transport outside of these areas is required on a regular basis.

The post holder will be required to undertake duties, on a daily basis, such as delivery of furniture to all Trust sites, loading and unloading of goods from cages to vehicles and to their final destination on Trust property and the moving and lifting of heavy goods.

The jobholder will be required to be flexible, reactive and proactive to the ever-changing departmental needs and customer requirements and adapt accordingly.

Candidates should have a full cleaning driving license, work on their own initiative, work on their own or part of a team and have a flexible approach to work is essential. Previous experience of manual handling, of dealing with other staff groups and being able to follow written procedure is essential. Previous experience of working in the NHS as a driver of porter is desirable.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Show willingness to be trained to a level of competency
• Full clean driving licence
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• Manual handling Certificate, experience or knowledge
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Food and hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient level of competence dealing with Admin staff, Medical staff , Nurses etc

Desirable

• Worked in NHS environment
• Experience of working as a porter/driver

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to follow written procedures

Desirable

• A good understanding of NHS terms and conditions

skills/personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supoervison
• Flexible approach in all aspects of work
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to follow written 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.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penn Hospital / Pear tree lane

Penn Road

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the practice clinical team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to patients registered with the practice.

The post holder will undertake a range of clinical and administrative duties under the direction and supervision of appropriately qualified registered healthcare professionals. The HCA will contribute to the delivery of routine health checks, long-term condition monitoring, preventative healthcare and health promotion.

The post holder will work within their level of competence and undertake appropriate training and development to maintain and enhance their clinical skills.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical observations and measurements, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, height, weight and BMI.
• Carry out venepuncture and obtain blood samples in accordance with practice protocols and competency requirements.
• Perform routine ECGs and other investigations within scope of competence.
• Undertake urinalysis and other point-of-care testing as required.
• Support patients attending for NHS Health Checks and routine reviews.
• Assist with the monitoring of patients with long-term conditions, as directed by the clinical team.
• Carry out new patient health checks and relevant assessments.
• Assist with wound care and removal of sutures/clips where trained and within agreed competencies.
• Undertake health promotion and provide patients with appropriate lifestyle advice within the limits of the role.
• Recognise and report any abnormal clinical findings or concerns promptly to the appropriate registered healthcare professional.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labelled, documented and handled in accordance with practice procedures.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records.

Patient Care

• Provide patients with a professional, respectful and compassionate service at all times.
• Maintain patients' dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers, adapting communication to meet individual needs.
• Recognise patients who may require additional support and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of patient care.
• Ensure patients understand any instructions or information provided and refer clinical queries to an appropriate member of the clinical team.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Follow practice infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain high standards of hand hygiene and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clean and maintain clinical equipment in accordance with manufacturer and practice guidance.
• Dispose of clinical waste and sharps safely and appropriately.
• Report any infection control concerns to the appropriate member of staff.

Administration and Records

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records using the practice's electronic patient record system.
• Ensure clinical information is recorded promptly and accurately.
• Complete relevant documentation, referrals and requests as directed by the clinical team.
• Ensure test results and investigations are appropriately processed and escalated in accordance with practice protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.

Team Working

• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Liaise with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare professionals, administrative staff and external services as appropriate.
• Attend practice and team meetings and training sessions as required.
• Contribute to service improvement and the development of practice procedures.
• Support colleagues during periods of increased workload and contribute to the smooth running of the practice.

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Work within agreed competencies, practice policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and recognise the limitations of the HCA role.
• Seek advice or escalate concerns whenever a task or clinical situation falls outside their competence.
• Maintain mandatory training and undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and performance review.
• Comply with relevant NHS, practice and statutory requirements.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with information governance and data protection requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk and report concerns appropriately.

Health and Safety

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards and near misses in accordance with practice procedures.
• Use clinical equipment safely and report defects promptly.
• Follow practice policies relating to fire safety, manual handling, COSHH and other relevant health and safety requirements.

Safeguarding

All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The post holder must be aware of and comply with the practice's safeguarding policies and procedures and must promptly report any concerns to the appropriate safeguarding lead.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times. Information obtained during the course of employment must not be disclosed except where authorised or required by law or practice policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare Assistant qualification such as the Care Certificate
• Evidence of relevant clinical training and competency
• Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Experience of dealing directly with patients.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience with ECG recording and other primary care investigations.
• Wound care and removal of sutures, clips, where trained and competent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Good IT and electronic record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality, infection prevention and safeguarding.
• Ability to work within defined competencies and professional boundaries.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience using EMIS Web clinical system.
• Experience supporting long-term condition reviews.
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks and trained according to new contractual requirements.
• Venepuncture and clinical observations, where trained and competent.

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

Lyndhurst Surgery

Address

2 Church Lane

Lyndhurst

SO43 7EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Housekeeper role is classified under Band 2 and is part of the Facilities Department. The primary purpose of this role is to support clinical colleagues by ensuring that the housekeeping service meets national standards and promotes the health and well-being of service users

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the environment is cleaned to national standards.

Deliver meal services.

Make beds and clean medical/hard equipment.

Manage linen quality and report maintenance issues.

Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment.

Uphold all infection prevention and control measures.

Ensure that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.

Undertake ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff

The role is critical to providing a safe, efficient, and quality environment that enhances the patients experience by ensuring the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way that maximizes the patients sense of comfort, safety, and well-being

Person Specification

Food Handling

Essential

• Basic knowledge of allergens Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene and temperature control

Desirable

• Basic food hygiene knowledge or qualification

Communication Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Desirable

• Achieving effective communication skills is often a result of years of experience in the field, allowing individuals to navigate complex interactions with ease and confidence.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Alumwell Close

Walsall

WS2 9XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Housekeeper role is classified under Band 2 and is part of the Facilities Department. The primary purpose of this role is to support clinical colleagues by ensuring that the housekeeping service meets national standards and promotes the health and well-being of service users

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the environment is cleaned to national standards.

Deliver meal services.

Make beds and clean medical/hard equipment.

Manage linen quality and report maintenance issues.

Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment.

Uphold all infection prevention and control measures.

Ensure that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.

Undertake ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff

The role is critical to providing a safe, efficient, and quality environment that enhances the patients experience by ensuring the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way that maximizes the patients sense of comfort, safety, and well-being

Person Specification

Food Handling

Essential

• Basic knowledge of allergens Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene and temperature control

Desirable

• Basic food hygiene knowledge or qualification

Communication Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Desirable

• Achieving effective communication skills is often a result of years of experience in the field, allowing individuals to navigate complex interactions with ease and confidence.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Alumwell Close

Walsall

WS2 9XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Housekeeper role is classified under Band 2 and is part of the Facilities Department. The primary purpose of this role is to support clinical colleagues by ensuring that the housekeeping service meets national standards and promotes the health and well-being of service users

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the environment is cleaned to national standards.

Deliver meal services.

Make beds and clean medical/hard equipment.

Manage linen quality and report maintenance issues.

Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment.

Uphold all infection prevention and control measures.

Ensure that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.

Undertake ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff

The role is critical to providing a safe, efficient, and quality environment that enhances the patients experience by ensuring the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way that maximizes the patients sense of comfort, safety, and well-being

Person Specification

Food Handling

Essential

• Basic knowledge of allergens Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene and temperature control

Desirable

• Basic food hygiene knowledge or qualification

Communication Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Desirable

• Achieving effective communication skills is often a result of years of experience in the field, allowing individuals to navigate complex interactions with ease and confidence.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Alumwell Close

Walsall

WS2 9XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification in the documents section of this vacancy.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Essential criteria Maximum score 8 Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice HCPC registration as An Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Evidence of continuing professional development Working as a qualified applied psychologist within a Mental Health service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings Knowledge of evidence based practice relevant to the role of working with people's complex mental health difficulties Risk assessment and risk management

Desirable

• Registration with BPS

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

trust wide

Black Country

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a substantive consultant hepatologist post available based at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage which comprises 10 programmed activities (PAs) including an on-call commitment to the emergency upper GI endoscopy rota (approx. 1 in 12) and inpatient ward cover (approx. 1 in 20). The post does not include a commitment to the general medical on-call rota.In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors.
• Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation
• Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
• Ability to effectively teach clinical skills
• Ability to critically appraise published evidence

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register / Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
• Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree (or equivalent)

Previous Experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience in hepatology
• Competence in diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy
• Demonstrable experience in a Locum Consultant role
• Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
• Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of audit, evidencebased practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience and participation in research

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Comprehensive knowledge and insight regarding all the domains within the GMC standards of Good Medical Practice

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Recognised qualification degree/ equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Practice Educators training

Experience

Essential

• Previous clinical experience relevant to the post
• Broad experience across Occupational Therapy
• Experience of working as part of MDT
• Actice involvement in service development and quality initiatives

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate clinical skills within the specialist area
• Proven ability to manage a caseload
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and show initiative
• Personal responsibility for learning and development

Personal qualities

Essential

• Professional confidence
• Ability to demonstrate empathy

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park Way

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The many benefits of joining the Mid and South Essex Trust Bank are listed below: Flexible working patterns including first choice of available Bank shifts Day / Night / Weekends. Access to the NHS Stakeholder Pension & NHS discounts. Weekly payroll service.

Training and development opportunities including free access to mandatory training. Occupational Health service. 24 hour booking service.

To apply for this opportunity all candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an awareness of the role requirements

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE Southend Hospital / Basildon Hospital

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated Medical Secretary, who can provide an efficient secretarial support service to a Consultant Psychiatrist and their respective team in Psychiatry. This role will be covering a General Adult Psychiatric Team and will be based from Dorothy Pattison Hospital in Walsall .

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, be extremely organised and have exemplary secretarial/administrative skills. This role is very busy and demanding, with competing demands and deadlines to meet. We require an individual who is able to work on their own initiative and also as part of a wider team, who is all wiling to work flexibly across various teams as and when needed.

The post holder will be required to have the AMSPAR Diploma together with medical secretarial experience, or be able to demonstrate significant experience in a similar role. Experience and understanding of patient information systems would be advantageous. MS Office experience is essential as you may be required to use all packages within the role.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• GCSE English Grade C or above
• RSA Level 2/3 typing qualification or equivalent
• AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment with secretarial experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to deal with distressed patients over the telephone

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to organise, prioritise workload and meet deadlines

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dororthy Pattison Hospital

Alumwell Close

Walsall

WS2 9XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role includes:

• Using your nursing skills/knowledge to carry out physical and psycho-social assessments for the homeless population.
• Providing clinical / therapeutic treatments based on best possible evidence that will improve health outcomes for the homeless population.
• Provide screening for blood borne viruses (BBV), through dry blood spot testing.
• Working within and consolidating integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals infected with BBV/s (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV). Provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations when indicated.
• Working in partnership with other community teams/voluntary organisations to ensure the seamless delivery of care to the homeless population.
• Acting as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, supporting the individuals own choices regarding their care whilst promoting independence and self-care.
• To contribute to CGL Naloxone Strategy by training staff and individuals in the use of naloxone.
• Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to individuals who use our services. Organise signposting to other services as required and ensure clear pathways into other treatment arenas as appropriate.

We want to support you to recognise and achieve your goals:

• We hold regular national nurse and HCA forums, and you will have regular 1:1s and appraisals
• We actively support our nurses with revalidation with protected continuing professional development time, which totals up to 6 days per year.
• We also have a wide range of educational opportunities including free access to the RCNi learning platform and we pay for your NMC fee
• We offer you the opportunity to use the government backed Apprenticeship Levy fund to develop nursing practice in line with your specific role
• All our team members are encouraged to take a wellbeing hour every week and access personal well -being resources
• Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 days
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
• Dedicated and protected professional development time
• Access to excellent training programmes including the RCNi learning platform
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Protected monthly CPD
• Refer a friend scheme
• Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse with recent relevant post qualification experience and a current PIN. Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.

Desirable

• Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment. Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues. Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports, as necessary.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to project development. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice. An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers, and other relevant professionals. An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Unit 10 Breasy Place

9 Burroughs Gardens,

Barnet

Greater London

NW4 4AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register.
• Specialist post registration qualification in oncology
• Recognised SACT/Chemotherapy Qualification
• MSc ANP/ACP
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• IRMER qualification
• Advanced communication skills training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working as Nurse Practitioner at band 7 in chemotherapy setting
• Experience of assessing patients prior to receiving SACT in a solid tumour setting.
• Extensive contemporaneous post registration experience in chemotherapy day case setting
• Recent chemotherapy administration experience
• Involvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice.
• Teaching and assessing in clinical practice experience
• Proven leadership and management skills & experience

Desirable

• Evidence of practically applied knowledge and skills attained through MSc study
• Experience in prescribing SACT in solid tumour setting

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Ability to identify and manage critical issues and multiple priorities

Desirable

• Research 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.

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Basic level of education in English and maths
• Basic I.T skills
• NVQ level 3 or relevant experience

Desirable

• Worked in NHS or similar environment
• Previous experience of working in a radiology department

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisational/time management skills
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Ability to problem solve
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to deal with conflict
• Able to advise and support the team
• Act as a positive role model

Desirable

• Teaching Experience
• Student nurse assessor/supervisor
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
• Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
• Competent in organising own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving abilities
• Good time management
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

Essential

• 1st Level NMC Registration
• Evidence of Professional Development
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Act as Practice Supervisor
• Willing to Undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hosptial

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR ? A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment (Please discuss the apprenticeship opportunities available to aid

Desirable

• Experience working in a clinical environment
• Experience working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
• Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Upton Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details on this Clinical Support Worker position available here at WUTH

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR A good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment.
• Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence