Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

a. Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.

b. Scan and upload documents onto the EMIS clinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.

c. Review and appropriately allocate documents within EMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.

d. Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.

e. Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and administrative staff.

f. Provide administrative support and cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

g. Accurately input patient information and updates into EMIS where required.

h. Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.

i. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment at all times.

j. Provide general administrative support to clinical staff as required.

k. Complete administrative tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters.

l. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

m. Use EMIS and other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and communication within the practice.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

a. Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system using EMIS.

b. Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems such as SystmConnect or other web-based request platforms.

c. Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.

d. Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service within the NHS.

e. Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.

f. Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.

g. Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records within EMIS.

h. Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

Temple End

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP135DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have described the job in detail in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, but we would be delighted to answer any questions you might have and to find out more about you.

You can start getting to know by having a look at our recruitment video made by members of the team and children, young people and young adults who have accessed our services:

BSW RECRUITMENT - YouTube

We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)
• Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post

Desirable

• MSc or higher degree
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of clinical work in specialty at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 years
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
• Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices

Desirable

• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
• Experience of working at consultant level in an inpatient environment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Commitment to fostering a culture in the team that is respectful, fair, supportive and compassionate and role modelling these behaviours
• Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Desirable

• Formal leadership and management training
• Experience of team /service leadership

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Marlborough Community CAMHS, Savernake Hospital

The Lavington Centre, London Road

Marlborough

SN8 3HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of scientific method from school/college/previous employment
• Previous NHS experience or working with patients/relatives in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in respiratory and/or sleep medicine
• Experience performing spirometry

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 4 or above (new GCSE grades) or C or above (old GCSE grades) in Maths/English and Science or equivalent
• NVQ Level III in science/healthcare-related subject or equivalent level/experience.

Desirable

• Attendance or completion of applicable sleep/respiratory courses/training

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of/understanding of basic sleep and lung function tests (e.g. Spirometry and sleep studies)
• IT literate
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to facilitate equipment use during dynamic tests/manoeuvres

Desirable

• Understanding of common terminology used in respiratory physiology
• Awareness of respiratory and sleep disorders (e.g. asthma/COPD and sleep apnoea)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate should have experience or be willing to gain experience of:

- Managing a team

- Project work

- Reporting work

- Excellent communication skills

- The ability to work to deadlines

- The ability to work under pressure

- Good organisation skills

- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

- Finance support

Jenner Healthcare is made up of three practices which are based at Eye, Thorney and Whittlesey. The successful candidate will be based at Whittlesey but expected to work across all three sites when required. The practice uses SystmOne for the clinical system, the successful candidate must have previous SystmOne experience.

The working hours are negotiable for the right candidate.

Should you wish to apply for this role or require more information please email [email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous Primary Care experience
• System 1 experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous Primary Care experience
• System 1 experience

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C
• System 1 experience.
• Primary care experience.

Desirable

• Previous Management 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

Jenner Healthcare

Address

Turners Lane

Whittlesey

Peterborough

PE7 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in scientific subject
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist with an accredited register (Eg. RCT, HCPC)

Desirable

• Graduate of the NHS Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) in Radiotherapy Physics
• Physics or Engineering degree

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Broad knowledge of healthcare science, preferably radiotherapy
• High level of understanding of staff/patient risks involved in equipment failure or misuse
• Understanding of radiation and biological hazards and necessary precautions

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of work with radioactive sources
• Treatment planning experience, preferably using Eclipse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of quality management system(s)

Desirable

• Experience of working within a scientific and/or healthcare 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

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Finance

Working with the Partners; responsible for the finances of the practice,

Ensuring the organisational requirements of the practice contracts with NHSE are fully met and complied with

Supporting the partners to develop and implement processes to achieve clinical targets of QOF and enhanced services

Directly contributing to profit improvement by exploring areas for increasing income and reducing costs.

Analysing data relating to clinical commissioning as appropriate and contributing to planning and organisation, both at the practice and clinical commissioning level

Development and control practice budgets and financial systems

Preparation of financial budgets and cash-flow forecasts

Liaising with accountant, bank and business insurance companies as appropriate or as directed by the partners

Overseeing the administration of the NHS Pension and Stakeholder Pension Schemes

Liaising with the ICP and payment agencies regarding queries with payments relating to the contract, e.g. enhanced services.

Managing the partners drawings in consultation with the accountant

Strategic Planning

• Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential opportunities and threats
• Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion opportunities if appropriate

• Implement and update the Practice Development Plan, overseeing the implementation of the aims and objectives

Assist the practice in the wider community and assist with forging links with other local practices and relevant agencies and in particular working collaboratively with the local community, the PCN and education bodies

• Formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development
• To represent the practice at PCN, locality and ICP meetings

• To make recommendations to the partners for practice development with regard to enhancing patient services and potential sources of income

Human Resources

With appropriate delegation, take overall responsibility for all aspects of HR, including;

• Recruitment and selection of staff working, including contracts of employment and job descriptions
• Ensure Employment Law compliance for the disciplinary and dismissal process and after discussion with the partners take any legal advice necessary

• Be aware of current employment legislation
• To develop and maintain good employee/employer relationships
• To ensure that members of the existing staff team are aware of any changes that occur in the practice
• To maintain good communication at all times with the practice team
• To oversee rotas which allow good staff cover at all times as well as giving the flexibility required at short notice to cover for illness, etc.
• To implement pay rises/scales and increments at the appropriate time
• Responsibility for appropriate paperwork for doctors/staff DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
• To meet with attached staff as and when necessary and arrange/attend regular meetings with partners and attached staff to discuss all issues around patient care
• To ensure that suitable facilities are available to enable all staff to work within the practice
• Be responsible for the health and safety policy and its implementation
• Facilitate the development of a multi-disciplinary effective primary health care team
• Ensure regulated and revalidation compliance for all clinical team members in the practice

Information Technology

With appropriate delegation, take overall responsibility to;

Ensure the update and compliance of appropriate information governance systems

Ensure all Practice IT and telephone systems are functioning effectively

Ensure the IG and DSP toolkit requirements are met

Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to its full potential

Patient Services

Overall responsibility

Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation

Oversee and manage effective appointment systems

Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand targets

Manage the complaints management system

Manage the significant events system

Maintain the Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Premises and Equipment

Overall responsibility

Responsible for the management of the building

Represent the practice to negotiate contracts and their renewals

Liaise with NHSE in notional reviews

Ensure property owned by the partners is safe, effective and fit for purpose

Responsible for planning and premises expansion projects

CQC

Working with the CQC registered manager to

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commissioner) regulations

Responsibility for ensuring adequate preparation for CQC inspections and evidence reviews.

Risk Management

As SIRO (Senior Information Risk Officer), overall responsibility for all aspects of Information Risk for the practice

• Monitoring relevant legal, statutory, and contractual requirements and their implications for the practice, including the consequences of non-compliance.
• Monitoring of work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazard and that they conform to health and safety legislation.

Ensure that the practices IT resources are maintained to protect the integrity of patients records and compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Ensure that effective safeguards are in place to prevent any type of fraud.

• Compliance with professional and legal requirements and guidelines.
• Delivery of appropriate education and training in health and safety.
• Ensure the practice complies fully with all GDPR regulations.

Training & Education

Working with the Partners and GP Trainers to achieve the following;

• To participate and/or assist in the training of all administrative staff
• To maintain a training on-line tool for staff and update staff requirements.
• To undertake the booking of training events for clinical staff as required.
• To organise in-house training when required.
• To maximise training grants available.
• To write bids for training opportunity funding as required.
• To provide a robust induction for students and training GPs in the practice, explaining the areas of confidentiality, health and safety and procedures and policies to the students and trainees
• To invoice claims for student work.
• To participate in any training programmes implemented by the practices as part of this employment.
• To personally undertake in mandatory training.
• To mentor staff in their specific roles.

Communication

Ensure compliance with the latest NHS recommendations

Understand the practice communication system

Build/maintain good working relationships with the NHSE, ICP, hospitals, community agencies, LMC (Local medical Committee) other GP practices, the PCN, pharmacists, education bodies, voluntary and private organisations

Represent the practice at meetings and seminars

Assist and support the partners corporately and at individual level to fulfil the requirements of revalidation

Present a professional image and always promote the practice

Share skills and expertise with others

Ensure continuity of practice staff and clinical meetings

Responsible for the practice response to online feedback such as from NHS Choices and Google reviews

Coordinate the digital presence and communications via the practice website, social media, and SMS technology

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They will have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a sound education to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Relevant Business, Finance or Leadership/Management qualification
• Member of a relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Skills

Essential

• A solutions focused approach to problem solving
• Intelligent with a fast-learning ability
• Effective communication (oral and written) and excellent inter-personal skills
• Approachable with the ability to listen, nurture and empathise
• Delegation and empowerment of staff
• Appropriate IT skills and computer literacy
• Leadership skills, including excellent people management skills
• Strategic management skills to run a well-organised business
• Negotiating and managing conflict
• Able to manage change and cope with pressure
• Networking and facilitation
• Motivational with a growth mindset

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

Firsway Health Centre

Address

121 Firsway

Sale

Cheshire

M33 4BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role, Live-In Care Assistant, is to support a vibrant young adult to maintain her independence. Support required includes (but not limited to)

• Personal care [e.g. help with washing & dressing]
• Support with nutrition and hydration
• Medication administration
• Support with daily routines
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping clients access the community
• Basic IT skills for updating note

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Qualified to Level 3 Health and Social Care
• Candidate must hold full UK driving license and own a car

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in care of support work, ideally within complex care or live in care minimum one year.
• Good communication and observation skills.
• Reliable, professional and able to work independently, aswell as part of a team.
• Willing to learn new skills and complete relevant training and competency assessments.
• The ability to build a positive professional and trusting relationship with the client.

Desirable

• Experience in complex care is desirable, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevent, support with medication and health and safety.

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

Karpe Diem Healthcare Ltd

Address

Kings House. Suite D

68 Victoria Road

Burgess Hill

West Sussex

RH15 9LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services.

1. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
2. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice
3. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
4. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health
5. Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
6. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
7. Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
8. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
9. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
10. Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinics
11. Chaperone patients where necessary
12. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
13. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
14. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
15. Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children
16. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
17. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
18. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
19. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
20. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
21. Provide holistic support in the clinical governance spectrum assuming a senior role in its compliance
22. Support the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring compliance
23. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medications
24. Undertake overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff
25. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
26. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation
27. Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisation
28. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
29. Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice (ALNP) or, a degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
• Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
• Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
• Confirmation of registration with the NMC
• Minor illness qualification
• Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS
• Experience of practice within the four pillars
• Experience of leading in chronic disease management
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register

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

Devonport Health Centre

Address

53 Damerel Close

Plymouth

PL1 4JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Practice Learning Time and training delivery
• Coordinate and chair Practice Learning Time sessions, including maintaining the schedule, liaising with presenters, arranging resources and facilities, communicating with staff, monitoring attendance and ensuring agreed follow-up actions are recorded.
• Support the development of Practice Learning Time programmes, presentations, slide packs and associated learning materials in conjunction with the Head of People and Organisational Development and relevant subject matter experts.
• Support the design and development of internal training sessions, guidance, e-learning resources and other learning materials.
• Deliver training within the postholder's knowledge and competence or following appropriate training, guidance and approval.
• Coordinate and deliver Basic Life Support training, subject to maintaining the required knowledge, competence and accreditation, and coordinate other approved clinical or non-clinical training with the appropriate clinical lead, manager or accredited trainer.
• Assist colleagues who deliver internal training with planning, materials, organisation, attendance records and evaluation.
• Gather participant feedback and use it to recommend practical improvements to future sessions.
• Induction and onboarding
• Coordinate and support effective induction arrangements for new clinical and non-clinical employees.
• Deliver agreed elements of the organisational induction programme, including an introduction to Tower Family Healthcare, while coordinating specialist input from HR, IT and other relevant teams.
• Maintain induction schedules, checklists, packs, presentations and supporting resources.
• Work with managers and subject matter experts to ensure new starters receive appropriate organisational, role-specific and systems training.
• Coordinate clinical computer and systems training for trainees and other relevant staff using approved internal trainers.
• Support induction arrangements for trainees, medical students and other learners undertaking placements within Tower.
• Monitor completion of agreed induction requirements, follow up outstanding activity and escalate concerns where appropriate.
• Gather feedback and contribute to improvements in the onboarding experience.
• Clinical and non-clinical development
• Coordinate approved clinical and non-clinical training and development activity with the relevant managers, clinical leads and the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Liaise with employees and managers regarding development requests, course arrangements, competency requirements and agreed next steps.
• Support relevant learning, development and competency programmes where appropriate, while ensuring clinical decisions and competency sign-off remain with suitably qualified leads.
• Maintain records of agreed development activity, attendance, completion and supporting evidence.
• Prepare training requests and supporting information for consideration through Tower's agreed approval routes.
• Training systems compliance and reporting
• Administer relevant learning and training systems and ensure staff are appropriately registered and able to access required learning.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential training and development records, including attendance, completion, certificates and renewal dates.
• Monitor statutory, mandatory and role-specific training completion and identify overdue or upcoming requirements.
• Issue reminders, follow up outstanding requirements and escalate continuing non-compliance to the appropriate manager or the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Run and maintain routine training compliance reports and provide accurate information for managers and relevant organisational meetings.
• Identify apparent gaps, trends or discrepancies within training data and raise these with the appropriate lead for review.
• Provide supporting evidence for workforce learning audits, inspections and compliance reviews as required.
• Contribute to improvements in training systems and processes that strengthen data accuracy and accessibility.
• GPnav and digital development
• Support the promotion, implementation and ongoing development of GPnav and other future digital solutions under the direction of the relevant project leads.
• Develop and deliver approved GPnav demonstrations, training, guidance and supporting resources for internal and external users.
• Support onboarding and implementation activity for employees, managers, customers and other users where required.
• Gather feedback from users, prospective customers and stakeholders and communicate issues, suggestions and development opportunities to the relevant project leads.
• Participate in user testing and implementation activity when required, recording and communicating feedback accurately.
• Support stakeholder engagement, relationship building and follow-up activity connected with GPnav.
• Attend approved conferences, exhibitions, networking events and relevant primary care or digital healthcare forums to promote GPnav, build relationships and identify relevant developments and opportunities.
• Represent Tower professionally at external events and provide appropriate feedback and updates following attendance.
• Education placements and external relationships
• Coordinate and support medical student inductions, timetables, work schedules and placement arrangements.
• Support the coordination of trainee learning and development requirements as directed by the appropriate educational or clinical lead.
• Coordinate trainer meetings, conferences and other approved learning events.
• Maintain effective working relationships with universities, colleges, NHS organisations, training providers and other relevant partners.
• Liaise with external providers regarding course content, dates, availability, costs, bookings, changes and completion evidence.
• Identify potential partnership or learning opportunities and refer these to the appropriate lead for consideration.
• Policies processes and continuous improvement
• Contribute to the development, review, communication and implementation of learning and development policies, procedures and processes under the direction of the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Apply agreed training and approval processes consistently and raise uncertainties or exceptions with the appropriate manager.
• Support the introduction and communication of approved learning and development initiatives.
• Provide practical feedback and suggestions to improve induction, training and workforce development processes.
• Support systems and processes that enable managers and employees to take appropriate responsibility for their learning and development.
• Communication administration and organisation
• Act as a central point of contact for routine training and development enquiries.
• Build effective working relationships with employees, managers, clinicians, trainees, students, trainers, providers and external partners.
• Communicate clearly and professionally through face-to-face, written and digital channels and adapt communication to meet differing needs and levels of experience.
• Manage and prioritise a varied workload, maintain clear action records and meet agreed deadlines.
• Use Microsoft 365 and other relevant systems to produce correspondence, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, learning resources and records.
• Coordinate meetings, training sessions and events and complete appropriate follow-up actions.
• Exercise initiative in resolving routine matters and escalate decisions, risks, expenditure or concerns outside the role's authority.
• Work effectively independently and as part of wider teams and work flexibly across Tower sites and services when required.
• Financial responsibilities
• Obtain and record course information and costs to support training requests and approval decisions.
• Forward approved invoices and payment information to Finance in accordance with agreed processes.
• Maintain accurate records of approved course costs and training agreements where required.
• The postholder does not hold or manage the organisational training budget and must not commit expenditure without the appropriate approval.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of effective training
• coordination and accurate record keeping.
• Awareness of confidentiality, information
• governance and data protection
• requirements.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and
• inclusion and how these apply to learning
• activities.
• Awareness of the need to work within
• competence and escalate clinical or strategic
• decisions appropriately.

Desirable

• Knowledge of statutory and
• mandatory training requirements
• in primary care.
• Understanding of adult learning
• principles and training evaluation.
• Awareness of primary care
• workforce, education and digital
• healthcare developments.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Professional, approachable and supportive
• manner.
• Reliable, organised and accountable for
• agreed actions.
• Confident working with clinical and non
• clinical colleagues at different levels.
• Committed to continuous learning and service
• improvement.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling
• confidential information.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to respond
• constructively to changing priorities.

Desirable

• Interest in workforce development,
• primary care innovation or digital
• healthcare.

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly across Tower Family
• Healthcare sites and attend approved
• external meetings and events.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the
• role.
• Commitment to Tower's values, policies and
• standards of conduct.
• Satisfactory completion of the checks
• appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Flexibility to support occasional
• events outside usual working
• patterns where agreed in advance.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of coordinating training, learning,
• events or a comparable programme of
• activity.
• Experience of managing varied administrative
• tasks, records, deadlines and follow-up
• actions.
• Experience of working with managers and a
• range of internal or external stakeholders.
• Experience of preparing presentations,
• guidance, reports or learning resources.
• Experience of delivering information, training
• or presentations to individuals or groups.

Desirable

• Experience within primary care, the
• NHS or another regulated
• environment.
• Experience of coordinating
• induction, mandatory training or
• workforce development.
• Experience of chairing or
• facilitating meetings or learning
• sessions.
• Experience of supporting trainees,
• students or placements.
• Experience of demonstrating,
• promoting or supporting the
• implementation of a digital product
• or system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education,
• including English and mathematics or
• equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional
• development.
• Willingness to undertake training required for
• the role and maintain relevant competence.

Desirable

• Relevant Level 3 or higher
• qualification in learning and
• development, training, business
• administration, HR or a related
• subject.
• Current BLS instructor or
• equivalent training qualification.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time
• management skills, with the ability to manage
• competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear, confident and professional written and
• verbal communication.
• Ability to coordinate meetings, events,
• trainers, resources and attendance.
• Ability to deliver agreed induction and
• training content effectively within knowledge
• and competence.
• Ability to chair meetings or learning sessions
• and maintain focus on the agreed agenda.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to
• maintain accurate confidential records.
• Ability to monitor routine compliance
• information, identify gaps and escalate
• concerns.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365, spreadsheets,
• presentations, online meetings and other
• relevant digital systems.
• Ability to build constructive working
• relationships and adapt communication to
• differing needs.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative
• and recognise the limits of delegated
• authority.

Desirable

• Ability to create e-learning or
• digital guidance resources.
• Confidence delivering external
• product demonstrations or
• supporting customer onboarding.
• Experience using an LMS, HR
• system or training compliance
• platform.
• Ability to gather and communicate
• structured user feedback relating
• to digital systems.

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

Tower Family Healthcare

Address

3rd floor, Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Application of the Occupational Therapy process and relevant evidence base.
• Experience of occupational formulation or formulating treatment plans.
• Multi-disciplinary working.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Evidence of CPD in relevant areas

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of current best practice in within clinical area
• Knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• Ability to work effectively within an MDT Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital - Dova Unit

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that resources are used in a planned way in order to maintain an efficient and cost-effective service which takes full account of both changing needs and resource availability.

Contribute to and implement an annual Service Performance Plan. Ensure quality outcomes for individuals within the promoting a persons wellbeing, independence, and healthy outcomes.

In conjunction with the line manager, contribute to the improvement and modernisation of business processes consistent with the Council and Directorate standards and procedures

Ensure that the service complies with both the Care Quality Commission regulated activities and ensure that the service works within NYC policies and procedures.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of multi-disciplinary partnerships with other organisations, including health providers, Clinical commissioning groups and other commissioners exploring and negotiating on behalf of NYC on mixed models of service delivery within a specified service(s)

You will undertake and monitor and sign off the induction of new starters supporting their completion of the skills for Care Induction.

Ensure care staff work in accordance with individual care and service plans.

Agree and organise services for new/transferring people.

Ensure clear arrangements are in place regarding the provision of unscheduled care to residents in emergency situations.

Ensure effective communication with individuals using the service, families, carers, and others involved in caring for residents.

Ensure Senior Care & Support Workers and/or Team Leaders plan and implement rotas for staff cover, organise, and ensure adequate staffing cover, authorisation of timesheets and other payments.

Recruitment, Selection and Induction of staff.

Ensure risk assessments are carried out and that staff work within the Risk Management framework. Responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of all staff in your area of responsibility.

Monitor sickness absence across your area of responsibility. With appropriate guidance from Human Resources take a lead role in proactively dealing with any formal issues arising from sickness absence, disciplinary, performance, grievances etc.

Appraise the line manager of matters arising which are particularly sensitive in nature or are controversial.

Deal with any complaints assigned.

Deputise for line manager as appropriate

Contribute to the analysis of community needs and commissioning plans.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for someone who has:
• Previous experience in a care setting, including supervising or leading staff.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience of staff supervision, performance management, and development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management principles.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• The ability to make decisions confidently and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Additional Information
• A satisfactory DBS check is required for this post.
• It is an expectation that Registered Managers actively develop their knowledge, skills, and competencies in line with recognised management standards.
• This role involves regular spoken communication and requires a confident use of the English language.
• A level 3 qualification in Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent is required with a commitment to undertake a level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care
• There is a requirement for the successful applicant to achieve registration with CQC as a fit and proper person to manage a registered service.

Qualifications

Essential

• An NVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or CQF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services OR commitment to achieve this qualification within 12 months.
• Registered Manager Qualification or commitment to achieve Managers qualification within 12 months. Post holders require registration with Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will need to undertake a successful interview process to achieve registration as a fit and proper person to manage a registered service.

Desirable

• A management qualification.
• A professional social care or health qualification e.g., Social Work, OT, Nursing
• Management or Business qualification to NVQ level 4, BTEC, HNC

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

North Yorkshire Council

Address

Harrogate area

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 1AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date

Desirable

• FFPMRCA or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Broad training and experience in Anaesthetics with further experience in pain medicine
• Must have evidence of completion or expected completion of advanced training in Pain Medicine from a recognised UK training post or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation

Research

Essential

• Evidence of active research interests

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Management

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

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 and University Hospital Llandough

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Organise and plan your own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, adapting plans as situations change.
• Perform physiotherapeutic assessments, provide clinical diagnoses, and develop individualised treatment programmes.
• Collect data for service audits and monitoring service level agreements.
• Ensure safe and competent use of equipment, including teaching and supervising correct practice.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless physiotherapy provision across different service areas.
• Maintain awareness of Health & Safety policies, promptly report incidents, and ensure safe equipment use.
• Comply with organisational and departmental policies and contribute to their review and update.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Physiotherapy Service Manager.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered.
• Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD in portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Broad undergraduate experience in core clinical areas
• Experience of working as part of a team
• A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)
• Awareness of current issues or developments pertinent to own profession including legal frameworks.

Desirable

• Working in a community setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload in a busy environment with supervision
• Ability to process, manage and communicate sensitive information in relation to patient care and convey this in an appropriate and clear manner.
• Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to write straightforward letters and reports to a professional standard.
• To recognise potentially difficult situations and when to seek appropriate help.

Desirable

• Fluent in any other local language

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Reliable, flexible, motivated, diplomatic team worker who demonstrates appropriate initiative and good time management
• A strong commitment to patient care.

Other

Essential

• Car owner/ driver with valid UK driving license with access to car for work use

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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital/St Michaels.

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date

Experience

Essential

• Broad training and experience in Anaesthetics

Ability

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of engagement with revalidation

Research

Essential

• Active Research Interests

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Management

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

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 and University Hospital Llandough

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead for the Nutritional Risk Monitoring Clinic will provide clinical leadership for a specialist physical health monitoring clinic within the Plymouth Eating Disorder Pathway. The post holder will oversee the day-to-day operation of the clinic, provide expert clinical advice and support to staff, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care for people experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating.

The role includes supporting risk assessment and management, contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making, liaising with partner agencies, and escalating care when required. The post holder will work closely with colleagues across the Eating Disorder Service, Eating Disorder Intensive Treatment Team, primary care and acute services to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.

As this is a developing clinic, within a developing pathway, the post holder will play a key role in shaping and developing the Nutritional Risk Monitoring Clinic and admission pathways, supporting service improvement, clinical governance, staff development and the delivery of best practice across the eating disorder pathway.

Please refer to JD and person specification for full details of role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of how to undertake a set of clinical observations including: weight, blood pressure sitting and standing, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation.
• Knowledge of physical health assessment.
• Knowledge of a range of mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of eating disorders.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks such as Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• etc.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating.
• Knowledge of the Plymouth Eating Disorder Pathway.
• Knowledge of the Medical Emergencies for Eating Disorders (MEEDS).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with those who are acutely unwell with their mental health.
• Experience of working within a mental health setting.
• Experience of working with those who are unwell with their physical health.
• Experience of line managing other staff.
• Experience of being within a leadership role.
• Experience of leading on a quality improvement project.
• Experience of working with those who are highly distressed.
• Experience of undertaking assessments.
• Experience of holding risk, in a way that is safe for the patient and teams involved in care.
• Experience in requesting Mental Health Act Assessments.
• Experience in chairing case discussions/professional meetings.
• Senior level experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Competence with clients with complex needs, communication issues and/or challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Experience of working with those who have either an eating disorder or disorder eating.
• Experience of responding to physical and psychological risk in those with eating difficulties.
• Experience of working with those who are resistant to change.
• Experience of assessing physical and psychological risk in those that have either an eating disorder or disordered eating and responding appropriately.
• Experience of undertaking assessments.
• Experience in developing pathways and services.

Skills

Essential

• An ability to be able to use highly developed interpersonal and
• communication skills to impact on the behaviour and views of clients with severely challenging, sometimes life threatening behaviours on a frequent basis.
• Ability to undertake a full set of physical observations.
• Ability to respond appropriately to both a physical health and mental health crisis.
• Ability to advocate for those engaging with the service.
• Ability to challenge information service users may provide, compassionately.
• Ability to undertake a thorough physical and mental health assessment.
• Ability to service develop.
• Demonstrate a high level of empathy, self- awareness and emotional
• resilience having to cope with emotionally demanding situations on a frequent basis.
• Able to use advanced analytical skills and to concentrate for prolonged periods during emotive and stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of time management and organisational skills.
• Able to work within codes of practice of NMC policies and procedures.
• Highly specialist skills demonstrating varied comprehensive clinical experience in order to deliver best practice for a range of complex conditions.
• An effective team worker who is empathetic and approachable.
• Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiatives.
• Flexible regarding duties and ability to cope with change.
• Ability to take ownership and leadership of new projects, national initiatives and service development.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage crisis and risk management.
• Ability to work within a structured care pathway across two different services.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake Venepuncture.
• Ability to undertake an ECG.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public.

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing with relevant experience.
• NMC registration.
• Significant relevant experience and/or evidence of post grad level study in a relevant area.
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
• Mentorship qualifications.
• Certification of Venepuncture Training.
• Certification of ECG training.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• RN (Child Branch) or RSCN.
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and Post Registration
• Educated to degree level
• High Dependency Nursing Course

Desirable

• MSc level of study in Paediatric physical assessment or equivalent working experience

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• oLeadership qualities and positive approach to service.
• oAbility to work with and lead the multi-professional team
• oProven ability to work well under pressure
• oProven ability to delegate effectively
• oCompetent in the use of PCs - particularly Windows-based software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• oExcellent teaching and presentation skills, ability to adapt training to suit the subject and the audience
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oProven ability to persuade and influence others
• oEvidence of innovation in a previous post
• oAbility to analyse complex problems and propose realistic solutions
• oProven ability to achieve deadlines
• oEvidence of the ability to manage time effectively
• oUse of patient management systems
• oEvidence of advanced clinical decision-making skills, clinical assessment.

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post registration experience within the Paediatric setting
• oExperience of working within a community setting with complex needs children and young people
• oKnowledge and understanding of the Continuing care framework
• oEvidence of clinical management experience
• oTo be competent and experienced in tracheostomy
• oEvidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, children & families
• oExperience of interagency working
• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to implement the systems and processes in the new service.
• oEvidence of ability to influence evidence-based practice and be innovative.
• oEvidence of ability to provide clinical supervision and debriefs to junior staff.
• oTo be competent and experienced in ventilation and facial BIPAP
• oExperience of managing organizational change
• oExperience of managing professional change
• oEvidence of skills needed to develop a new strategy /service.
• oExperience of managing staff and resources
• oEvidence of skills needed to develop a new strategy /service.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Michael's Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

London

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoringservice, related actions on field safety notices (FSNs) and technical invasive cardiologyservice and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within diagnosticsand the angiography suite. To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiacprocedures (invasive and non-invasive). To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workloadwhere appropriate. To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintainingcontrol and requesting assistance as necessary. To be responsible for identifying equipment faults and directly resolve fault issues byreporting them in a timely manner. To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilstreviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members. To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practiceand transferring this knowledge to staff within ones area of responsibility. To assist with research studies as required. To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To participate in the 24/7 on-call service provided by the Clinical Physiology department, asrequired.Managerial: To ensure that all data entered on the invasive database is timely and accurate and thatstatistical records and audits are produced when required. To deputise for the Operational Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist when necessaryfor management of the department. To be responsible for the management of junior cardiac physiology personnel To assist with the recruitment and retention of staff within the Clinical MeasurementsDepartment To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the invasive angiographyservice including management of the primary PCI rota and service for physiologists. To work with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist to ensure proceduresare in place to achieve Government targets in Cardiac Physiology services To assist in the development of protocols, guidelines, and policies within the department inorder to achieve IQIPS accreditation. To implement local policies and guidelines and ensure these are adhered to at all times andensure these incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence-basedpractice To work in accordance with standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences andTechnology (SCST) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) To be familiar with the use of Cerner, Solus and Pacenet and any other computerisedsystems integral to the running of the department. Communication with manufacturers/suppliers regarding stock and/or equipmentmanagement; ensuring adequate stock control and that staff are aware of economical use ofsupplies To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To authorise agency/overtime/sickness in line with local policies. To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties.Personnel: To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To supervise the training, development and appraisal of professional competence of all staffwithin ones area of responsibility. To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between alllevels of staff and disciplines. Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents andaccidents.Educational: To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development,identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the OperationalManager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist To maintain professional accreditation through appropriate Continuous Professional andPersonal Development. To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date. To participate in the training and development of local competencies of junior staff within thedepartment. To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for all grades and disciplines of staffwithin the area of responsibility. To support a rigorous training programme within the department ensuring all physiologistsattain state registration.Administration: To register patient attendances on the departments Solus database To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating patient choice To be familiar with Cerner, Solus and Pacenet to track patient progression, case notes, andpatient demographicand episode details. To order portering services on the Cerner to facilitate movement of patients and/orequipment. To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department. To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources. To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as perpatient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students atall times. To undertake training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, as required. To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially bookedonto the database. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonablyfit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
• Intermediate Life Support Skills
• HRUK or IBHRE in Devices
• Autonomous in CRM implants and follow-ups

Desirable

• Training qualification
• Higher Professional qualification/Masters level
• RCCP/ AHCS Registration

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
• Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
• Experience is participating with 24/7 PPCI service
• Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
• Staff Teaching/ Mentoring

Desirable

• Staff management
• Experience of stock control

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work extended working hours
• Ability to work cross-site if required
• Adaptable and flexible

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing personal development

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in healthcare in a junior management position
• Experience of staff management and leading a team
• Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings

Desirable

• Introducing new ways of working
• Project management
• Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Understanding of national NHS policy and targets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written skills, including chairing team meetings, writing reports.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Skilled in using an EPR system
• Strong numeracy skills with good analytical skills and ability to understand and produce information to use in problem solving
• Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at more junior and senior levels
• Ability to manage own time/ priorities with minimal supervision

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work
• Pays careful attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Flexible, collaborative and a team player
• Ability to work on own in pursuit of team objectives
• Positive and 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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

Silver Street

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists to provide a service to patients referred by nursing and medical staff for nutritional, swallowing and communication by:

Obtaining relevant information from medical notes, patient and hospital staff.

Reviewing stable patients and their nutritional, swallowing and communication needs, alongside support of senior colleagues as needed.Telephone contacts with patients relatives to obtain case histories.

Supporting Dietitians with enteral tube feeding discharges

Delivering pre planned SLT interventions to patients in the rehabilitation setting as directed by qualified SLT

Monitoring MUST score and food record charts, and encourage nursing staff to complete these.

Advising and educating patients where necessary on menu options and foods suitable for their dietary and textural needs.

Encouraging and assisting patients to choose and take appropriate snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements as per their diet recommendations.

Identifying patients food and drink preferences as necessary with regard to snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements, alongside their diet recommendations.

Liaising with Dietitians and SLTs regarding patients progress.

Recording information on electronic patient record

Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patients needs are met, including other therapists, medical staff, nursing staff and ward hosts/hostesses.

CATERING

To provide a link between the catering department and the dietetic and the SLT department through regular communication with catering staff including ward hosts/hostess and catering managers, and food and snack ordering.

To organise and negotiate appropriate diets or food choices for patients with catering staff as required.

TEACHING AND TRAINING

To provide pre-planned teaching sessions and presentations to members of the MDT on the impact of poor nutrition, swallowing and communication problems and to raise awareness of the importance of these in hospital.

To be involved in communication, swallowing, nutrition and hydration induction training for new staff.

Support the Dietitians and SLTs with student training.

COMMUNICATION

To communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and professional manner at all times.

To effectively communicate simplified nutrition, swallowing and communication information to hospital staff, patients, relatives and carers

To contribute to effective team working within multi-disciplinary teams.

To handover patient information to Dietetic or SLT colleagues at other Trusts and community teams as advised by qualified therapist, as well as writing and sending GP prescription letter requests.

To liaise with Dietetic or SLT Assistants at other Trusts (where relevant) to suggest development within the post and to seek peer support.

ADMINISTRATION

Attend regular supervision with managing Dietitian/Speech and Language Therapist, completing relevant paperwork, including competencies.

To keep accurate patient records at ward and department level in line with the Trust Record Keeping policy.

To assist the Dietitians and SLTs in the administrative and computing tasks not requiring their expertise, including making resources.

Assist the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists with data collection for audit/research projects.

To plan, manage and be able to prioritise workload with direct support.

Attend departmental meetings.

To participate in departmental projects as appropriate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

To ensure patient confidentiality, with the understanding information will be shared with lead therapists

To comply with all Royal Free London policies and procedures.

To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

To attend any mandatory training and induction courses as per RFH trust standards.

To report all clinical and non-clinical incidents or near misses promptly.

To report all complaints to the Dietetic and SLT leads and to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

To undertake any other duties suitable for the role as requested by the Dietetic and SLT leads.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade 5+ or equivalent including English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 - Nutrition or health and social care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Strong computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge or interest in nutrition, swallow and communication
• Previous role in a healthcare or caring environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working with a diverse range of people

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Effective written communication
• Effective written communication
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to reassure and motivate patients
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible as priorities may change quickly
• Able to maintain high standards of confidentiality

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Magnolia Unit

St. Michaels Primary Care Centre Pine Lodge, Gater Drive, Enfield, EN2 0JB

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate training in an area of neurodivergence such as Autism.
• Registered with the Health Professional Council (HCPC).
• Up to date clinical registrations e.g. RCSLT
• Further training in a specialist area of neurodivergence through formal training such as a diploma or equivalent, or a combination of specialist short courses.
• Completion of a clinical supervision training course.
• Level 3 Children's Safeguarding training.

Desirable

• Additional training in specialist areas of neurodivergence such as positive behaviour support, trauma informed practice.
• Management qualification.
• Training qualification.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Specialised training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pre-school children with neuro- developmental differences.
• Skilled in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside of the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialist therapies which are known to support neurodivergent children.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to contain, explore, and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff.
• Capacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face highly emotive and distressing problems, and situations where there may be resistance, verbal aggression, or the threat of physical aggression.
• Understands the importance of assessment that explores and considers individual cultural identity and associated support needs.
• Ability to undertake clinical risk assessment and to work within safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
• Understanding of the need and rationale for using evidence-based therapies.
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present data.
• Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RiO.
• Understanding of the process for keeping safe, secure, and relevant clinical records.
• Ability to use email to support effective communication in line with Trust policy.

Desirable

• Specialist training and experience in autism assessment measures e.g. Autism Diagnostic Observation schedule (ADOS).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific groups e.g. people with additional disabilities and supporting distressed behaviours.
• Extensive use, and knowledge of, RiO systems.

Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience in a relevant setting, such as Community services, or Acute based Neurodivergence teams.
• Substantial experience of management and supervising others in a clinical context.
• Experience of specialist clinical assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting differences that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions in mental health services, including the application of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures in this area.
• Experience of providing evidence-based interventions.
• Experience of using routine outcome monitoring.
• Experience of work within multidisciplinary team/multi-agency contexts.
• Experience in enabling service-user participation.
• Experience in managing busy workload and conflicting priorities.
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• Experience of operationally managing or coordinating a team of clinicians.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients
• To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients.
• To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in order to ensure that patients needs are met and that services are delivered in accordance with National Service Frameworks and agreed Clinical Care Guidelines.
• To promote the well-being of children and young people and safeguard them from actual or potential harm and report concerns under the Trust Safeguarding Children/Child Protection Procedures.
• To accurately identify those children and vulnerable adults at risk of abuse, referring to our in house safeguarding team as appropriate.
• To ensure that relevant information regarding the patients needs / condition are communicated to the MDT and that any instructions are acted upon.
• To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients / visitors and staff perspective.
• To have due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs and to respect each patients privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality.
• To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.
• To be involved with nursing audits/essence of care/observations of care.
• To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy. To assist in the investigation of such incidences.
• To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy on documentation.
• Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.
• Participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.
• To have knowledge of the Trust Major Incident Plan and your own role within it.

Education and Research

• To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the department speciality.
• To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice.
• To act as a practice supervisor for student nurses/adaptation nurses/HCAs.
• To at as a preceptor/mentor to newly qualified staff.
• To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising and by negotiating learning contracts.
• To liaise with appropriate members of teaching staff, link lecturer/lecturer practitioner.

Management

• To act as a role model at all time
• To exercise leadership where appropriate
• To take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of all staff
• To anticipate day to day staffing problems and take appropriate action in conjunction with the team leader, sister/charge nurse and head of nursing, to ensure good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• To give support and advice to junior ward staff on both clinical and administrative problems.
• To ensure effective admission/discharge of patients whilst liaising with the flow coordinator/bed manage.
• To keep the ward sister/charge nurse informed of significant changes in the day to day situation in the department.
• To act as a liaison within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimum, timely patient care.
• To observe a general duty of are for the health, safety and wellbeing of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Please note, this vacancy may close before the specified closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is advised to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Significant experience working on a paediatric ward/unit
• Possesssion of a relevant degree or in the process of obtaining

Desirable

• Evidence of on-going dynamic and continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstratable clinical competencies and level 3 academic study
• Practice assessor / mentoring qualification
• Leadership or management training
• PILS/APLS/EPLS/ATLS
• Significant experience working in Paediatric A&E setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Cannulation/phlebotomy competence
• Central Venous Access Device competence
• Ability to plan and care for a group of patients.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team
• Committed to family centred care
• Able to make effective decisions autonomously and in partnership with children, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to teach, supervise and support carers, children, colleagues and students
• Ability to manage own workload Ability to reflect on and develop own practice and that of team members.
• Basic IT skills
• Willingness to engage in training and enhance clinical skills

Desirable

• APLS Competent

Experience

Essential

• Significant acute paediatric experience at Band 5
• Broad experience of clinical paediatric nursing practice within a hospital environment
• Experience of having worked with acute/chronically ill children
• Experience of taking charge
• Experience of working with families under stress
• Experience of supervising junior staff and peers
• Experience of managing a ward / team
• Experience of working within an acute and / or community paediatric team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the application of evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of the current issues and trends in paediatrics and the Health Service.
• Understanding of audit
• Working knowledge of child protection procedures

Desirable

• Experience working as a band 6 nurse within Paediatric A&E setting

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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way,

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please Note:: For more information about this exciting role, please see attached detailed Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or demonstrable equivalent experience in an administrative or officebased role.
• *Knowledge of administrative procedures, including specialised IT systems and project management, training knowledge, acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• *IT qualification such as ECDL.
• *RSA Level 3 typing or equivalent experience within administrative environment.

Experience

Essential

• *Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• *Ability to plan work and multi-task.
• *Advanced IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• *Ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team.
• *Able to remain calm in a busy 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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Audit Co-Ordinator is primarily responsible for the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) data collection. This involves the daily collection and classification of patients clinical data and demographics and uploading this data to online database platform. This involves being responsible for collating national mandated monthly and quarterly reports. The post holder will be working in a clinical environment within the Critical care Unit, which involves collecting data at the patients bedspace. The critical care unit cares for the sickest patients in the hospital and supports their friends and relatives during their admission

The post holder will be fully trained and supported by the clinical team in Critical Care, the post holder will be expected to manage this data, liaising with both ICNARC, Critical Care Consultants and Nurse Leads. The post holder will be expected to run monthly reports for unit and for areas outside of Critical Care, daily review of patient records within Critical Care to ensure data collection is completed in a timely manner and liaising with other hospitals sites for up-to-date data of transferred patients.

As well as the audit responsibility, the post holder will be the lead administrator for the Critical Care Follow Up Clinic and general Critical Care administration duties, including minute taking.

MAIN DUTIES

The post holders main duties and responsibilities are listed below

Audit and data collection

Daily collection and processing of physiological Critical Care patients data to comply with ICNARC protocols and audits.

Inputting clinical data into an secure online platform of all admitted Critical Care patients, this requires high level attention to detail and robust data cleansing.

Skilled use of clinical programs for collection and interpretation of patients data, like Careflow, ICE and Vitals Clinical.

Validation of Critical Care data as per ICNARC coding system. This involves liaising with ICNARC senior nurses and consultants to ensure correct coding of diagnosis, alongside filling in missing data, completing hospital outcomes, etc.

Create Monthly reports for the department, further departments within Whittington Trust and other external NHS bodies, for the purpose of governance, safety and QI work.

Liaise with nursing and medical staff to ensure accuracy of clinical data entry

Prepare regular clean dataset for export to ICNARC, monthly, quarterly and yearly.

Liaise closely with external bodies like ICNARC and the North Central London Network and other hospitals with regards to data enquiries, analysis and reports which involves using clinical electronic systems.

When dataset not complete retrospective cleaning of data via ICNARC platform

Processing of Level 2 patients data cared outside the Critical Care unit into the Careflow in collaboration with the Trusts Finance Department.

Collecting demographic and clinical data for patients outside the Critical Care unit with CC team involvement and manual processing into the ICNARC website.

Implement system upgrades when instructed by the units clinical management system supplier.

Attend regular meetings with ICNARC as part of CPD and maintenance of the high profile of the trust within that organization.

Contribute to the on-going education of the multi-disciplinary team as to data collecting, entry and reporting with regard to Critical Care Audit.

To liaise with other hospital staff and departments in the data management of patients transferred in and out across different hospitals.

To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.

Adheres to Trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols

To maintain confidentiality at all times

Minute taking and meeting coordination for Critical Care Department and Deteriorating Patient

In conjunction with the Critical Care Team, coordinate regular unit meetings such as clinical governance and Mortality and Morbidity meetings and staff meetings

Minuet take for Clinical Governance, M& M and Deteriorating patient improvement Group

Coordination action tracker for all meetings.

Admin support for all QI project across Critical Care

Administration for Follow Up Clinic

Work with follow up team to identify and enter spreadsheet potential patients for follow up clinic monthly

When patients identified send letters to all patients once discharged from hospital

Following invite letter, to telephone patients and discuss dates for clinic using spreadsheet

Book patients into clinic via Medway

On clinic days to welcome patients give out psychological questionnaires.

Administration for Critical Care Patient diaries

Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with English and math's
• Advanced computer skills - Word processing, spreadsheets and maintaining databases