Job description

Job responsibilities

Histopathology

The appointee will take part in the general diagnostic surgical pathology rota or, depending on specialist experience, may focus on a specific area that fits better with the rest of the team. There will be a nominal responsibility for reporting urgent cases one day a week. The appointee will be expected to supervise and report with our junior medical staff on equitable basis with the rest of the consultant medical team.

Our current working practice within the department is for all of the consultant pathologists to undertake a proportion of the reporting each day (as allocated by the consultant with nominal responsibility for that days reporting).

Attendance at appropriate cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings as the lead or deputy pathologist will be required. Participation in appropriate external quality assurance (EQA) schemes is expected, as is participation in relevant clinical audits.

Cytopathology

The appointee will have an opportunity to report (if they wish) non-gynecological cytology workload in conjunction with the other 3 Consultants who undertake cytology.

The appointee will supervise the non-Gynae cytology work reported by the registrars on equitable basis.

Person Specification

professional Qualifications

Essential

• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. CCT date within 6 months

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g., PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

clinical experience and skills

Essential

• Training and experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology, sufficient to practice as an independent consultant.

Desirable

• Commitment to the development of new diagnostic techniques ? Digital Pathology experience welcomed

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harborne House University of Reading

Pepper Lane

Reading

RG6 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:

The successful post holder will;

Clinical and Client Care

Be supervised and supported to assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties through guided self-help.

Have skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Demonstrate evidence-based skills under supervisory support of working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.

Demonstrate the skills required in order to enable children and young people in education, and where appropriate parents/carers to collaborate and co-produce their own agreed plan of care.

Show evidence in a variety of forms that at all times assessment and intervention is provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

Discuss with supervisors and agree to accept appropriate referrals for children and young people in educational settings, according to agreed local and national and local referral routes, processes and procedures.

Under supervision, show accurate assessments of risk to client self and others.

Where risk is identified to implement appropriate procedures to maintain safety.

Learn, understand, rationalise and adhere to the protocols within the educational service to which the post holder is attached.

Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and young people with more complex needs to the relevant service.

Engage in robust managerial and clinical supervision, identifying the scope of practice of the individual post-holder within the role, and working safely within that scope.

Practice a range of interventions related to provision of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments.

Practice, evidence, reflect on and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors, or to provide direct assistance.

Keep coherent records of all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services.

Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence.

Develop and maintain an up to date awareness of the entire Mind in West Essex offer.

Supervision & Training

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the EMHP, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and evidence the implementation of improved practice following supervisor feedback.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice.

Disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and supervisory discussions.

Attend additional training relevant to the post, either online or in-person.

Professional

Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to Mind in West Essex and the educational settings. Ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments.

Ensure that confidentiality is always protected.

Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the post-holder comes into contact with during their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.

Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

Be aware of the outcomes required of the Mental Health Support Team and work towards these.

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives.

General:

To understand, promote, keep up to date and comply with all policies and procedures and guidelines of the organisation (in particular Safeguarding and Data Protection).

To undertake any other tasks, duties or projects which may arise from time to time and as directed by your line manager.

Person Specification

General Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered with the BABCP/BPS or be eligible for registration.
• No criminal record that prevents work with our client group or which would harm our reputation.
• Valid UK driving licence and/or access to transport across West Essex
• Note: on occasions travel may be to more than one venue in a day.
• Evidence of the ability to work calmly and remain resilient whilst under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire and organise people
• Understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing mental health problems
• The ability to use a range of office based software packages and IT systems
• The ability to work with/support other Mind in West Essex staff as requested.

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Dip Educational Mental Health Practitioner.

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

Mind in West Essex

Address

Mind Sanctuary

Prentice Place, Potter Street

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job descriptionJob summary

The Referral Administrator / Care Coordinator will support the smooth and effective delivery of patient care by providing referral, care coordination and administrative support to the practice team.

The post holder will act as a central point of contact for patients, clinicians, healthcare professionals and external organisations. They will ensure referrals, correspondence, patient information and administrative workflows are processed accurately, promptly and confidentially.

The role combines referral administration and care coordination, helping patients access appropriate services while maintaining accurate records and supporting practice priorities.

• Process, coordinate and monitor referrals to hospitals, community services, social care and voluntary sector organisations.
• Prepare, check and send referral documentation in line with practice procedures.
• Monitor referral systems, track outcomes and follow up outstanding actions.
• Liaise with patients, clinicians, hospital teams and other external services regarding referrals and patient pathways.
• Help patients navigate healthcare services and signpost them to appropriate support.
• Maintain accurate records of referrals and care coordination activity on the clinical system.
• Support clinicians and administrative colleagues with tasks relating to patient care.
• Identify and contact patients who require appointments, reviews or follow-up.
• Support recall processes for long-term condition reviews, medication monitoring and other planned care.
• Assist with QOF activity, including identifying patients due for review and highlighting outstanding actions.
• Support agreed practice processes for high-risk drug monitoring.

• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, including letters, emails and electronic communications.
• Review, distribute, file and action clinical correspondence promptly.
• Scan, code and attach documents to patient records in accordance with practice procedures.
• Manage electronic tasks, workflows and shared inboxes.
• Ensure patient records are updated accurately and information can be readily retrieved.
• Maintain effective electronic filing and tracking systems.

• Assist with patient registrations and deductions.
• Support GP2GP and other patient record transfer processes.
• Ensure records are processed accurately and within required timescales.
• Liaise with external organisations regarding registration or record queries where required.

• Respond professionally and sensitively to telephone, written and electronic enquiries.
• Manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Undertake accurate data entry and maintain confidential records.
• Carry out audits, searches and information-gathering activities as requested.
• Produce reports and information to support service delivery.
• Help develop and maintain effective administrative systems and processes.
• Provide appropriate cross-cover for administrative and secretarial colleagues during periods of absence.
• Attend relevant meetings, training and development sessions.
• Complete reasonable administrative, coordination or reporting tasks that support the safe and efficient running of the practice.

The post holder will communicate clearly, professionally and respectfully with patients, carers, colleagues and external organisations. Information must be shared appropriately, with particular care given to confidentiality and sensitive circumstances.

The post holder will have access to confidential patient and practice information. All information must be handled securely and only shared in accordance with practice procedures, UK GDPR, data protection legislation and NHS information governance requirements.

The post holder must follow practice health and safety, infection prevention and safeguarding procedures. Any concerns, incidents or risks should be reported promptly through the appropriate practice process.

The post holder will treat patients, carers and colleagues fairly and respectfully, supporting an inclusive environment and recognising individual needs.

The post holder will complete all required mandatory and role-specific training, participate in appraisal and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to carry out the role effectively.

Person Specification

Additional criteria

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance requirements.
• Professional and courteous manner when communicating by telephone, in writing and face to face.
• Reliable, flexible and able to remain accurate when working under pressure.
• Approachable, empathetic and patient-focused.
• Positive and proactive approach to work and service improvement.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Good standard of general education.

Experience

Essential

• Administrative experience within a healthcare, NHS or customer service environment.
• Experience of handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Experience of using computerised record systems.
• Experience of dealing directly with members of the public.
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Previous experience within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using SystmOne.
• Experience of processing and monitoring patient referrals.
• Experience of patient registration, deduction or GP2GP processes.
• Experience of supporting Subject Access Requests.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Park Surgery

Address

2a - 4 Alexandra Road

Great Yarmouth

NR30 2HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Trust wide role and the successful applicant will support the running of Outpatients across 5 sites and will therefore be required to travel to all sites.

You'll be responsible for ensuring that the care we're delivering is high quality, and our environments are clean, safe and welcoming. You'll lead the Outpatient staff and will manage the provision of staff and equipment to clinics to ensure all clinics and clinical activity runs seamlessly. There will be direct clinical work involved, as well as support and supervision of staff.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent level of demonstrable professional knowledge/experience
• Supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Venepuncture training/competence

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising staff
• Substantial post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of recruitment and selection
• Experience of undertaking performance appraisals

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• Experience of quality assurance activities/ audit.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children legislation and policy and able to apply this to decision making.
• Good IT skills; able to use EPR and other electronic systems.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work flexibly in the multidisciplinary team.
• Dexterity and accuracy required for, e.g. intravenous injections, syringe pumps and infusion, insertion of catheters and removal of suture, immunisations.

Desirable

• Competent in skin prick testing

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
• Ability to travel independently across sites.
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Employee Relations Lead, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of employee relations matters while overseeing the day-to-day management of the Employee Relations Team.

You will:

• Lead and support the management of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, capability and performance matters.
• Provide expert advice to managers on employment legislation, NHS policy and best practice.
• Support the management of MHPS cases and complex medical workforce employee relations issues.
• Develop management capability through training, coaching and early intervention approaches.
• Build effective relationships with Trade Union representatives and key stakeholders.
• Lead service improvement initiatives and support the development of employee relations policies, procedures and guidance.
• Manage and develop the Employee Relations Team, ensuring the delivery of a consistent and high-quality service.

We are looking for a highly skilled Employee Relations professional who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a senior employee relations or HR advisory role.
• Experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Experience providing employee relations advice within the NHS or wider public sector.
• Experience of MHPS and medical workforce employee relations matters.
• Experience managing and developing staff.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law, workforce policy and employee relations best practice.
• Strong influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

For an information discussion contact Anuja Gupta, Employee Relations Lead via [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a masters degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Continuing professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up to date / professionally registered with the CIPD

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent experience in a senior ER operational management role (employment relations/caseload)
• Recent experience of advising and on complex ER related matters in line with policy and legislation
• Up-to-date experience of providing employment relations advice and services in the NHS or public sector at a senior level
• Previous experience of MHPS
• Experience of creating and delivering training interventions.
• Experience of being a subject matter expert in all ER related matters
• Experience managing staff

Desirable

• Able to evidence project 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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the acute medical team.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr. Farheen Raza

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredited UK)
• Basic Life Support
• Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
• Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or community setting
• Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Body
• Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship

Desirable

• Advanced Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or P

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Post Grad Diploma in PA
• Experience of working as a PA in hospital or community

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

BLackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification

Desirable

• Leadership or teaching experience
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications
• Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), or relevant CESR or European Community Rights, or Consultant experience in Acute/General medicine

Skills and experience

Essential

• Broad level of teaching experience and competence in Acute Medicine
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical school
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take independent responsibility for patients

Desirable

• RCP Specialist Certification in Acute Medicine
• U.K clinical experience
• Added skillset in point of care ultrasound, ECHO (FICE)
• Managerial skills or Digital I.T experience to enable innovative clinical pathways (virtual wards)

Clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this role, including the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under theSupporting Documentssection.

Further information about the District Nursing Service can be found on our Trust website atwww.elht.nhs.uk.

You can also learn more by watching the videos available at the following link:https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branch
• Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification or willingness to work towards this

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber V100/V150/V300
• Leadership training
• Level 6 study to support service delivery and development
• Mentorship or Coaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial district nursing experience
• Experience in holistic assessment of complex patients and care coordination
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of caseload management and work allocation
• Experience of service development/supporting change in practice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to use information technology effectively
• Ability to develop effective working relations with other agencies and professionals
• Ability to manage own and others workload and delegate effectively

Other

Essential

• Car driver with full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work and insured for business purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT Footprint

ELHT Footprint

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The NSFT Quality Team is committed to developing a robust, organisation-wide approach to total quality management, focused on improving service user experience.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development of innovative and effective systems that support the delivery of high-quality care

• Drive the quality assurance and quality control agenda across all services

• Monitor performance and hold Localities and services accountable for maintaining high-quality standards

• Ensure that performance challenges are addressed proactively to safeguard quality, safety, and patient experience

You will work closely with the Directors for Safer Care and Quality to support delivery of Trust objectives, particularly where performance impacts on care quality and outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health.
• Educated to Master's Degree or equivalent.
• Leadership training. Or equivalent experience of leading a project team.

Desirable

• Quality Improvement Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing systems of assurance
• Experience providing training and practice facilitation
• Translating national policy / evidence into practice

Skills

Essential

• Analytical accurate report writing.

Knowledge

Essential

• Total Quality Management systems and approaches

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role-specific responsibilities

Provide bespoke interventions for identified service users, with the aim of engaging people in the most appropriate service for their needs, reducing re-presentations and bringing about positive client outcomes.

Support the development of joint working protocols with mental health services and substance misuse services (including Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services).

Review service users presenting to services and undertake specialist mental health assessments as required.

Identify the training and support needs of colleagues working with this group of service users and deliver training or provide support as appropriate.

Identify any gaps in dual diagnosis provision and provide examples of good practice to inform future pathway and service design.

Improve communication and referral pathways between substance misuse and mental health teams and other services involved in the care and treatment of people with dual diagnosis.

Provide a case management role for identified dual diagnosis service users as appropriate.

Clinical Practice

Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when indicated by clinical need and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.

Undertake assessments for all alcohol individuals who use our services as indicated in the Change Grow Live Alcohol Policy and Procedure, using the outcome to determine safe detoxification as required.

Assist in the titration process for opioid individuals who use our services as required by service need to ensure the service user achieves an optimum dose of opioid substitution therapy (OST). This process is supported by good communication to other team members, including community pharmacists.

Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV). Provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations when indicated.

Work within and consolidate integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals who are identified as being infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV).

Undertake community alcohol detoxification either at the service or at the service users home.

Support opioid detoxification in the community.

Undertake phlebotomy, as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting.

Use blood results to support the assessment of the current health status of individuals who use our services, the need for specialist medical referral and the suitability for community detoxification.

Where indicated, refer for specialist inpatient services (including detoxification) and liaise with hospital and inpatient unit staff.

Contribute to Change Grow Lives Naloxone Strategy by training staff and individuals who use our services in the use of naloxone. Ensuring naloxone is distributed to individuals who use our services at every opportunity.

Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to individuals who use our services. Organise signposting to other services as required and ensure clear pathways into other treatment arenas as appropriate.

Have a demonstrable ability to manage emergency situations by being proficient in basic life support, defibrillation and managing a medical emergency e.g., anaphylaxis and overdose until the ambulance arrives.

Understand and adhere to the legislation surrounding the use of patient group directions (PGDs).

Utilise psychosocial intervention in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services and ownership of recovery planning.

Person Specification

Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health settings.

Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.

Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.

Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.

Knowledge of current mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy, guidance, and legislation.

Qualification in Mental Health Treatment. Relevant registered qualification in Mental Health.

Communication

Develop therapeutic alliances with individuals who use our services and develop effective partnerships with them to support their individual recovery journeys, offering health promotion and harm reduction advice.

Ensure that there is good communication of treatments offered, treatment progress and outcome of any investigations to other healthcare agencies, including GPs.

Maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions. Ensure that all revalidation requirements are being met and communicated to line manager.

Develop and provide health education, regarding problematic alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug detoxification.

Attend meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role in agreement with and under the direction of the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse.

Delivering a Quality Service

The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that people who use substances consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and to the highest professional standards.

Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and Change Grow Live clinical protocols and procedures.

Leadership

Provide clinical leadership within the service, including providing support, coaching, and teaching to staff working at the service around harm reduction including BBVS and health promotion.

Dependent on service structure will provide line management/supervision to named health care assistants, student nurse placements and or volunteers working with the nursing team.

Team Working

To take part in assessing the suitability for transfer of clients to shared care services within the community.

To work with others to ensure individuals who use our services have timely access to safe and effective prescribing for community detoxification from substances, across operational sites.

Contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.

Working with colleagues in the service to design and deliver a community opioid and alcohol detoxification plan utilising a care co-ordinated approach to service user care.

Risk Management

Provide harm reduction advice to injecting individuals who use our services, providing information and equipment and ensure all equipment is disposed of safely.

Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans for individuals who use our services engaged in the service.

Utilise appropriate prevention techniques to reduce substance misuse related harm and to aid in the prevention of multiple physical harms caused by drugs and alcohol.

Managing Information

Record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.

Ensure that all data requirements in relation to individuals who use our services are met within defined deadlines.

The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of Change Grow Live.

Staff will need to work flexibly across operational sites as required and to work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.

This role may involve evening, weekend, and bank holiday working.

The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of CGL.

You'll be based at one of our West Sussex delivery hubs, with the flexibility to work across all service locations to meet the needs of the people and communities we support. Regular travel across West Sussex is an essential part of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse and with a current PIN.

Desirable

• Trained in phlebotomy.
• Qualification in substance misuse.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health setting.
• Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.
• Knowledge of current mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy, guidance, and legislation.
• Qualification in Mental Health Treatment.
• Relevant registered qualification in Mental Health.

Desirable

• Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.
• Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.
• Experience of contributing to project development.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Change Grow Live

Address

Change Grow Live

Richmond House

Richmond Road

Brighton

East Sussex

BN2 3RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
2. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
3. Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes, and other alternative options.
4. Take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 physiotherapist for managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions.
5. Be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available.
6. Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through, teaching, training and supervision of practice.
7. Evaluate patient progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes if required.
8. Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
9. Work within Trust clinical guidelines and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
10. Be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
11. Supervise junior physiotherapists and assistants record keeping system according to professional and the physiotherapy service standards.
12. Communicate complex clinical information effectively with patients and carers to obtain assessment and cooperation to maximize rehabilitation potential and to facilitate understanding of condition.
13. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines.
14. Assess capacity, gain informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
15. Undertake regular measurement and evaluation of your area of clinical work and current practices through the use of audit and other measures, individually and with colleagues. Ensure that clinical outcomes and patient feedback are included in your audit plans.
16. Full details in attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good written and spoken English
• Diploma/Degree level in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professionals Council Registration
• Access to own transport for work purposes

Desirable

• Membership of the Charted Society of Physiotherapy
• Clinical Educators course
• Appropriate post graduate clinical courses linked to speciality

Experience

Essential

• Experience in core rotations e.g. medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, neurology
• Experience and evidence of knowledge of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience of MDT working
• Contributed to clinical development of less experienced staff or students or assistants
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to keep accurate and comprehensive records in line national standards and local policy
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Awareness of developments in NHS and service delivery
• Demonstrates IT literacy to an appropriate level
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• NHS MSK experience

Desirable

• Involvement in special interest group
• Completion of clinical educators course
• Evidence of participation in service developments

Disposition

Essential

• Demonstrate a problem solving approach
• Personally and professionally responsible
• Ability to self-motivate
• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible approach to changing circumstances

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT Wide

Blackburn

BB2 1AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

Perform comprehensive pain assessment of patients, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity with patients who have pain management difficulties.

Where the post holder is an independent prescriber, will prescribe medications within their scope of practice and competency for patients in their care, following assessment of need and in line with locally agreed guidelines and formularies

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to pain management plans and on-going care needs.

Work autonomously on a regular basis and manage own case load of patients.

Participate in clinical nursing duties and deputise for the Clinical Nurse Specialist in her absence.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the management and organisation of the department.

Support the Clinical Nurse Specialist to maximise best use of clinical resources, in implementing best practice and taking responsibility for initiating improvements.

Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.

Participate in patient programmes including self- management and pain management programmes

Participate and assist in out -patient treatments, to include providing TENS machines, External Neuromodulation and invasive pain treatments. Provide support and advise to patients regarding these treatments

COMMUNICATION Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of pain management plans and act as a resource and a point of contact for this group of patients.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.

Maintain accurate records of pain management plans and treatments/care given.

Ensure appropriate information is given to the patients and/or relatives regarding the continuing plan of care and treatments ordered and assess the impact of such plans.

Responsible for promoting and development of open communication networks and collaboration with colleagues, other professionals and agencies working across several disciplines.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Responsible for pursuing own professional development and undertaking appropriate clinical practice skills as appropriate whilst having an awareness of the requirements.

Participate in induction programmes for new members of staff within the chronic pain unit.

Expected to provide mentorship and perceptorship for newly appointed staff and junior staff.

To establish and maintain a regional and national network of contacts.

To keep up to date with annual mandatory training.

To discuss annually present performance and future developments with the CNS through a formal appraisal.

Act as a resource for other hospital and community staff providing advice, nursing expertise and specialist knowledge as required.

Attend study days relevant to pain management.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To ensure practice is evidence based

To promote and disseminate research and audit findings

To carry out audit and evaluation in order to monitor the effectiveness of current practices and to improve health outcomes

To participate in on going national and local research and audit projects

Publish and present own research findings or developments in care locally, nationally and internationally as appropriate

To demonstrate continual evaluation of practice and contribution to patient care/outcomes within the defined specialist nursing area, making agreed changes where appropriate

Person Specification

Essential/Desirable

Essential

• Significant demonstrable post registration experience in Pain management
• Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
• Ability to analyse and evaluate information
• Registered Nurse
• Mentorship certificate or recognised teaching qualification
• Post registration experience working at band 6 or senior band 5
• sound clinical decision making
• Information technology experience

Desirable

• Clinical Examination/Clinical Diagnostic qualification
• Experience in leading a team
• non medical prescribing qualification
• involvement in specialist interest group
• experience of guideline and protocol development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound clinical decision making skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Knowledge of research/evaluation of practice
• Understanding of clinical governance issues
• Ability to develop nursing skills in the speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire Sites

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support the Matron, Team Leaders and Practice Educator in the delivery of flexible, integrated critical care services.

• Support a client centred approach that provides clinically effective and safe care to meet a wide range of critical care needs for patients and their significant others.

• Plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care for a span of duty, ensuring appropriate delivery and record keeping.

• Ensure all records and information used as part of their work are managed as per NMC guidelines and Trust's policies.

• Monitor changes in patient condition and prioritise emergency and urgent care appropriately. Instigate necessary treatments in accordance with medical instruction.

• Ensure effective communication and all aspects of care with the patient and their significant others in sensitive and difficult circumstances whilst maintaining confidentiality.

• Support communication between relatives and consultants and arrange meetings as required.

• Ensure effective communication with senior nurses and colleagues.

• Develop own practice to an exemplary level and be guided in practice by recommendations from Trusts, Network and National bodies.

• Access support and supervision to enhance continued development, attending and participating in unit development opportunities.

• Work with other MDT professionals to meet patient needs e.g Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Dietetics.

• Maintain registration with the NMC and comply with statutory requirements.

• Arrange the admissions and discharges of patients in accordance with unit practice.

• Organises transport for off unit procedures e.g CT Scan

• Ensure appropriate use of all resources.

• Ensure prompt action to deal with any complaints as per Trust's policy. Aim to resolve any at local level where possible, participate in complaint investigation when required. Record and report complaints to senior nurses.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 6 months experience in an acute area, e.g medical/surgical ward, A&E, theatres. Student nurses must have had a placement in a critical care area.
• registered nurse. Current NMC registration (pending for students)

Desirable

• critical care course
• mentorship course

work and communication skills

Essential

• high standards of written accuracy
• ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures.
• able to manage more than one task at once.
• clear and accurate written and verbal communication
• effective listening skills

flexibility

Essential

• able to adapt and be flexible to the needs of the unit.

people skills

Essential

• ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people.
• proven ability to work in a team and be be supportive of team members

learning ability and other skills

Essential

• able to take on new ideas, skills and knowledge
• able to use own initiative and prioritise care accordingly.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT , CRITICAL CARE ,LEVEL 2 , ROYAL BLACKBURN HOSPITAL

HASLINGDEN ROAD

BLACKBURN

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

ACP - IMC

Essential

• Master in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Professional registration
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification
• Substantial Post - registration experience

Desirable

• Speciality role ie Frailty, urgent care
• Experience with service development and improvement quality

Leadership

Essential

• Practice in accordance with ACP framework

Desirable

• Engage in audit

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bevan Unit - IMC Salford

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

● Perform all duties required within, or on behalf of the community pharmacy. This includes all Essential, Additional and Enhanced services which are locally or nationally commissioned. This will include but not limited to:

○ Labelling and assembly of prescription items

○ Accurate endorsing of prescriptions

○ Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment

○ Collection of prescriptions and or delivering dispensed items as may be required.

○ Placing, receiving and putting orders into stock.

● Follow national and local guidance at all times, with particular regard to “Medicines, ethics in Practice” (MEP), current addition.

● Work under direction of the pharmacy Standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

● To undertake the sale or supply of medicines and goods, including over the counter sales.

● Comply with the requirements for the sale or supply of all medicines as required by the Medicines Act.

● Maintain stocks at an appropriate level of all medication and appliances, within the pharmacy, to meet patient demands.

Communication

● Provide advice and support to patients and their relatives and carers as appropriate.

● Build good relationships with practices and other prescribers and healthcare professionals (e.g., GPs, community pharmacists, district nurses etc.) to facilitate patient care.

● Communicate effectively with the patient, relatives, carers and all members of the healthcare team.

● Counsel patients appropriately upon medication issues and throughout their care, providing advice and written support where appropriate.

● Promote and enhance the reputation of IntraHealth Pharmacy.

Delivering a quality service

● Code of Conduct For Professional Group – all staff members are required to work in accordance with their professional group’s code of conduct.

● Be aware of, and comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

● Be aware of, and comply with, all company and practice infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

● Report any significant events within the time frame set out in the company policy.

● Follow current MEP and local guidance with regard to Community pharmacy issues and alerts.

Team Working

● Work as part of the community pharmacy team and wider team of healthcare professionals, fielding queries and offering advice.

● Support and help develop colleagues and other members of the community pharmacy team

● The post holder will be expected to work flexibly according to team / clinical needs

Management of risk

● Health & Safety – the post-holder must co-operate with Management in discharging its responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and take reasonable health and safety of themselves and others and to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. All Health & Safety issues to be flagged to senior staff and the post-holder must comply with the IntraHealth Health & Safety Policy as well as any additional policy requirements within the clinical contract.

● Ensure personal, staff, stock, cash and premise security at all times and before leaving the pharmacy.

● Report all adverse events and significant events in accordance with agreed procedures and participate in improvement activities to reduce reoccurrence

Managing information

● Maintain appropriate records.

● Confidentiality – During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly that relating to patients and staff.

● In order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 you must not at any time use personal data held by IntraHealth or IntraHealth Pharmacy for any unauthorized purpose or disclosure such as data to a third party.

Learning and Development

● Complete accredited course, to enable all aspects of NHS pharmacy contract can be carried out including Essential, Additional and Enhanced services and Locally commissioned services.

● Complete in-house training course, annual training review including peer review.

Equality and Diversity

● You are at all times required to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the IntraHealth Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure that staff receive equal treatment throughout their employment with the company.

Managing Tasks / Projects

● Ensuring tasks and duties are performed within clearly defined time quality standards

Managing Information / Confidentiality and data protection

● Ensure all relevant information is handled appropriately in concordance with Information Governance guidelines.

Core Competencies

Technical Competencies

● Computer literacy skills

● Dispensing accuracy

● Following the pharmacy standard operating procedures

Teamwork

● Teamwork is essential to operation of a community pharmacy.

Communications

● High level of verbal and written communication skills

● Information sharing with other professionals

Personal/professional Development

● Participate in training programmes as part of your personal and professional development

● Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance, demonstrating skills and activities to others undertaking similar work.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work both as a team member and independently
• Computer literacy skills
• Proven verbal and written communication skills in English
• Current driving licence and access to a car

Desirable

• Knowledge of PMR systems
• Basic IT literacy i.e. use of e-mail, the internet and word processing
• Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or working towards it).
• GCSEs English and Maths.

Desirable

• 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• No previous experience essential

Desirable

• Previous community Pharmacy experience
• Previous Health Care experience
• Previous customer facing experience

Attitudes

Essential

• Courteous, Friendly and act professionally with staff and customers

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

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

Chilton Pharmacy

Chilton

County Durham

DL17 0HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Key Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate patient-centred care in accordance with GMC standards and current clinical guidance
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions
• Undertake appropriate clinical examinations, investigations, referrals and follow-up
• Prescribe safely and effectively, taking account of current evidence, local formularies and antimicrobial stewardship
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Provide appropriate management of long-term conditions and contribute to preventative healthcare and health promotion
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records
• Work effectively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, social prescribers, mental health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, relatives and colleagues, including in challenging or complex situations
• Manage clinical risk appropriately, recognising and acting on safeguarding concerns and deteriorating patients
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of QOF
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, including participating in all aspects of QOF, QIF and all enhanced services

Other Responsibilities:

• Contribute to clinical meetings, significant event reviews, audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice development
• Participate in practice systems designed to promote patient safety, clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Support the education, supervision and development of other healthcare professionals and trainees where appropriate
• Contribute to the achievement of practice and wider NHS objectives, including quality and contractual requirements
• Maintain full professional registration and professional development through appraisal, CPD and appropriate learning activities
• Comply with practice policies, information governance, health and safety and infection prevention requirements
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• EMIS / DOCMAN / Accurx user skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a UK primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development

Desirable

• General understanding of the GMS contract / QOF / QIF

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification
• Meet revalidation requirements and provide evidence

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

Allen Street Clinic

Address

Allen Street

Cheadle

Stoke on Trent

ST10 1HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team, using professional judgement and assuming responsibility and accountability, when undertaking the day-to-day co-ordination and delivery of the Groups Flu Immunisations Programme.

The post holder will deliver vaccinations alongside supporting the Trusts flu champions, to ensure that a safe, effective and high-quality service is provided to all staff.

Work to appropriate Trust policies, guidelines, SOPS and Patient Group Immunisations Directives (PGD) and Written Instructions.

Work to set up vaccination timetables across the group including community settings, allocating staff as required.

To liaise with all group collaboratives; ensuring that areas of low vaccine uptake are targeted and that all staff have equal access.

Use excellent communication and negotiation skills to promote the vaccine and allay any staff worries.

Manage and escalate as appropriate day to day concerns including vaccine supply issues, any staffing, IPC, or safety concerns.

To record the number of vaccines delivered and provide feedback to management.

To show help coordinating the operational and governance when delivering the Trusts Flu Immunisations programme.

Acts to maintain personal safety and security and that of others.

Support the full implementation of all trust policies in the management and delivery of safe immunisation.

Identifies potential and actual risks using the trust incident reporting system in line with trust policy and in line with their professional accountability.

Identifies any risk and raises concerns appropriately on issues of safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable adults.

Takes appropriate action to manage emergency situations summoning appropriate assistance where necessary.

Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Identify unsafe practice and respond appropriately to ensure a safe outcome.

Always act in such a manner that promotes the positive image of the clinical area and the Trust.

Demonstrate the efficient and effective use of resources in the delivery of care.

Supports and participates in the overall development of clinical practice in response to clinical needs.

Identify areas for improvement, passing on constructive views in how to improve services and experiences for staff

Recognise the importance of the role of clinical audit in developing practice.

Demonstrate the ability to use Information Technology to support practice.

Participate in the ward /clinical area clinical audit programme.

Involves staff in the planning of their immunisation, ensuring appropriate consent and agreement is gained.

Considers and interprets all available information and makes justifiable assessment of the individuals health and wellbeing, related needs and risks explaining the possible outcomes to those concerned.

Uses the trust risk assessment tools for aspects of care to inform decisions and communicate with other members of the team.

Develops and records care plans that are appropriate to the patient based on their assessment of the patient.

Acts as patients advocate respecting patients dignity wishes and beliefs involving them in decision making regarding their care/ treatment.

Ensures that nursing care is delivered to the highest standard in line with the essence of care and the trusts fundamental values and behaviours for nursing and midwifery.

Ensures that nursing care is delivered with compassion.

Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with the NMC professional guidelines and trust policy.

Liaises with allied health professionals and other agencies to ensure that care is delivered in a timely and organised way.

Acts within own level of competency to undertake specific interventions and treatments seeking advice, supervision, and training where appropriate.

Monitors the response and reaction to vaccines given making clear decisions and taking appropriate action.

Provides feedback to the clinician responsible on the overall effectiveness of treatment/care.

Responds to records and reports any adverse events or incidents relating to the treatment with an appropriate degree of urgency.

Acts to always ensure staff safety.

Working within the limits of own competency to always ensure the delivery of high-quality care by self and others

Manage own workload effectively, prioritising and using time management skills to ensure information is timely and accurate.

Communicates and supports all staff in understanding and consenting to immunisation. Identifying potentially difficult and challenging situations and seeking appropriate and timely advice as required.

Liaises and communicates effectively with a range of people on a range of matters within the multidisciplinary team. Effectively using different methods of communication to support the delivery of care.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Knowledge of workplace immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidance Certificates
• Clinical skills with IM injections
• Broad range of general nursing experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Across the Group

Hardwick Road

Stockton/Middlesbrough

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Bank Minor Injuries Clinical Practitioner

Base:

PELC Urgent Treatment Centres (All sites)

Reports To:

Head of Nursing, Governance & AHPs

Bank Rate: Day time £27.56 Evening £30.32 Night £31.69

Summary

The post holder will work autonomously as an experienced Minor Injuries Clinical Practitioner, delivering highquality assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge for patients of all ages presenting with minor injuries. The practitioner will function as an independent clinician within agreed protocols, demonstrating advanced decisionmaking and clinical expertise.

The role supports safe, effective, patientcentred care within the UTC and contributes to service improvement, clinical governance and the development of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Practise autonomously as an independent clinical practitioner within the Urgent Treatment Centre, managing patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and minor illness.

Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge without direct medical supervision, in line with agreed protocols and competencies.

Request, perform, and interpret diagnostic investigations, including radiological imaging (X-ray), in accordance with IRMER and local protocols.

Perform clinical procedures including (but not limited to):

o suturing and wound closure

o plastering and splint application

o minor joint or fracture management

o venepuncture and cannulation

Prescribe medicines independently (where qualified) or administer medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Provide Immediate Life Support (ILS) to adults and children, including defibrillation where required.

Work within UTC streaming and escalation pathways, including referral to Emergency Department, GP services, community services, and specialist teams as appropriate.

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional, organisational, and information governance standards.

Urgent Treatment Centre & Patient Flow Responsibilities

• Support effective patient flow within the UTC by timely assessment, treatment, escalation, and discharge decisions.
• Identify and escalate clinical risk appropriately in line with UTC escalation policies.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues including nurses, paramedics, GPs, operational staff, and senior clinicians to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Contribute to maintaining service standards during periods of increased demand.

Education and Professional Development

• Act as a mentor and educator to support the learning and development of junior staff and students where applicable.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain up-to-date clinical skills and competencies.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Governance, Safety, and Compliance

• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying and reporting risks, incidents, and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with PELC policies, including infection prevention and control, safeguarding, equal opportunities, and confidentiality (GDPR).
• Use resources efficiently, in accordance with PELCs Standing Financial Instructions.
• Undertake alternative duties as reasonably directed during significant incidents or emergencies, in line with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

Person Specification

Qualities, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Qualities, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive range of clinical skills relevant to role
• Competent in physical examination of ENT, Eye, GI, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Skin, and Musculoskeletal systems
• Skilled in suturing and wound management
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively
• Capable of safe and effective delegation
• Awareness of professional boundaries and adherence to NMC/HCPC standards
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, electronic)
• Empathetic approach to patient care
• Strong teamwork and MDT collaboration skills
• Understanding of high standards in Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 year post-qualification as an Emergency Practitioner (EP)
• Experience at Band 6/7 in Urgent and Emergency Care
• Proven autonomous practice in assessment and management of undifferentiated conditions

Desirable

• Experience in audit and service development
• Proven ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision
• Experience mentoring staff and students

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Level 1 Nurse (NMC) OR HCPC Registered Paramedic / Physiotherapist
• Minor Injuries qualification (Level 6 or above)
• Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (Level 6 or above)
• X-ray interpretation (IRMER certified)
• Image interpretation (Red Dot Course)
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Management / Leadership qualification
• Evidence of CPD or training at Masters level
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Mentorship qualification

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

Partnership of East London Co-operatives (PELC) Ltd

Address

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description , profile supplement and person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE at grade 4 or above in English Language, or Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy (or equivalent)
• GCSE at grade 4 or above in Mathematics, or Key Skills at level 2 in numeracy (or equivalent)
• oNVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a related subject

Desirable

• oFull UK manual driving licence
• oBereavement Support training (CRUSE or SANDS)

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of legal requirements and Trust Policies in relation to bereavement services.

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of computer systems and databases.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Practical Bereavement Support
• Experience of dealing with members of the public

Desirable

• Experience of practical issues relating to bereavement support within the NHS 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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description is available but ideally the candidate would have experience, or a willingness to develop skills in :

· Management of LTCs - Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, COPD

· Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs and those presenting for cervical cytology consultations

· Travel advice and vaccinations

· Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations

· Hypertension Management

· Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry

· Wound care, ulcer care and Doppler assessment

· Removal of Sutures

· New Patient Medicals and Urinalysis

· ECG recordings

· Venepuncture

· Ear syringing

· Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

· Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

· Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

· Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

· Supporting housebound long term condition reviews and vaccination programmes such as Covid and Influenza

· Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

· Participate in the support and supervision of students and junior nursing staff in clinics. Referring any concerns or development needs to their mentor or clinical service manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Membership of a professional body
• Experience and / or qualifications in venepuncture, taking and interpreting blood pressures, ECG and wound care
• Ear irrigation qualification or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Post registration study in topics allied to general practice
• Basic/advanced certificate in life support
• Experience and / or qualifications in vaccinations and immunisations
• Experience in chronic disease management or a willingness to undertake training in these areas if don't already possess qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Insight and understanding of current NHS issues in nursing and the NHS
• Interest and basic knowledge in long-term conditions
• Demonstrate an understanding of audit
• Computer skills
• Undertaken mentorship training
• Awareness of the national service framework guidelines
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care setting
• Computer skills
• Undertaken mentorship training
• Awareness of the national service framework guidelines
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues

Skills & Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
• Good team player
• Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
• Punctual time keeper

Desirable

• Flexibility for cover
• Positive role model
• Uses initiative
• Gets on well with people at all levels
• Experience in using SystmOne clinical system

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

Warrengate Medical Centre

Address

Upper Warrengate

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain patients personal hygiene and appearance.

To assist with eating and drinking.

To assist with toileting and with (access to) toilet facilities.

To help to make patients as comfortable as possible.

To help patients to make the best of whatever time they have left, in whatever way they can.

To support patients, and their relatives, as they approach end of life.

To inform registered nurses of any significant changes in patients conditions.

To signpost patients and relatives to other appropriate hospice services.

Assist registered nursing staff in aspects of technical care and record keeping, e.g. taking and recording vital signs i.e. temperature, pulse, and respiration, urine testing and obtaining specimens.

Exchange factual information with, and offer support as appropriate to patients, their families and carers and professional colleagues.

Maintain accurate and timely paper and electronic records of patient care delivered in accordance with guidance and training provided.

Ensure that confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.

Assist with care after death.

Assist with clinical procedures following appropriate training.

Be aware of the health, safety and wellbeing of self, staff, patients and all others on hospice property and comply with the St Giles Hospice Health and Safety Policy.

Utilise educational opportunities to facilitate learning in the clinical environment. Participate in education and training activities as required.

Be aware of, and comply with all manner of St Giles Hospice policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines alongside observing a personal duty of care when using equipment or handling patients valuables.

Undertake other duties as may be required, and which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

Learn new skills associated with the role.

Co-operate with, and communicate clearly and professionally, any changes that may affect patient care to the nurse in charge of the Inpatient Unit, or to the nurse in charge via another registered nurse.

Work with and support voluntary staff in the provision of care as directed.

Supervise, where appropriate, less experienced Healthcare Assistants.

Just so you know:

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit https://www.stgileshospice.com/privacy-policy/

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good standard of education
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience in palliative care or oncology
• Some understanding of caring for patients in a palliative care environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT Literate
• Compassionate
• Ability to be confidential

Other requirements

Essential

• Valid driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake study if required

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic
• Team player
• Able to work under pressure
• Collaborative
• Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Values

Essential

• Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Giles Hospice

Address

Fisherwick Road

Whittington

Lichfield

Staffordshire

WS14 9LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBLITIES

To ensure implementation of the services Health Equity Action Plan in collaboration with senior leadership team of LMWS.

To support, motivate, develop and coach staff who have a focus of Health Equity within their role across the service.

To ensure the service has robust arrangements in place to capture, analyse and act on equality monitoring data to inform service improvements and employment best practice.

To produce monthly dashboard reports and quarterly impact reports on equality monitoring and workforce data, suggestions recommendations and lessons learnt.

To write and present annual diversity audit reports covering workforce and service delivery.

Where needed, Chair and support working/sub/task & finish groups as directed by the leadership team.

To work closely with the Head of Health Equity, service managers and their teams to ensure consistency of approach and be one point of contact for expert advice including the delivery of briefing sessions.

To draft relevant policies, procedures and support the development of strategies as directed by the LMWS leadership team.

To draft and present performance reports to the leadership team on work related to health equity.

To work in partnership with HR and Strategic Delivery/Operational Delivery colleagues to inform and support inclusive staff recruitment, retention and development strategies.

To deliver and facilitate learning and training sessions as directed by the LMWS Leadership team.

To deliver induction seminars to the LMWS workforce outlining the Health Equity within LMWS.

To lead on specified projects/development work as directed by the LMWS leadership team and have knowledge and understanding of other health equity projects.

To support the service to facilitate service user consultation and involvement activities with support from the coproduction team.

To develop links, relationships and alliances with organisations in the city representing protected characteristic groups and diverse communities.

To represent the service on local, regional and national equality/diversity/health equity networks/forums.

To keep up to date and share knowledge around current legislative, public policy and best practice advice and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion matters.

To share best practice and learning with the LMWS senior leadership team e.g. case studies.

MANAGING STAFF

To provide operational day to day management support to staff, assisting them to develop and fulfil the needs of their roles.

To support and participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of Touchstone employees as appropriate.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion and to apply this knowledge to the needs of the LMWS service.

To support development of a cohesive service team that meets the needs of theLMWS service and its partners.

FINANCE

To support and manage delegated budgets and ensure all purchasing is undertaken in accordance with Touchstones and LMWSs expectations.

GENERAL

To actively promote and provide information about the LMWS service and equal opportunities best practice to other Touchstone services and to people/agencies with an interest in the work of the LMWS.

To be inducted, line managed, performance managed and appraised in line with the organisations HR policies and procedures.

To be responsible for personal learning and development where appropriate and undertake training, both mandatory and optional, to increase knowledge, skills and awareness.

To provide monitoring information and reports as part of funding and organisational requirements and for the Board of Trustees as requested by Touchstone management.

To operate within the values, aims, policies and practices of Touchstone at all times and to be committed to and promote the organisations equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory policies.

To keep the Head of Health Equity informed of serious incidents, safeguardingissues, health & safety concerns, financial issues, service user and staff welfareissues.

To be aware of and employ the general practices of organisational Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Security policies and ensure these are adhered to at all times.

To ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are set up andmaintained. This includes the development of new record keeping systems, analysing information and compiling reports based on qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation data as required by commissioners and Touchstone.

To support on the development and maintenance of links with public and voluntarysector partners.

To always work as part of a team. This includes working with other staff,attending team and staff meetings and developing a teamwork approach to allaspects of the work.

To be aware of and apply the principles of Trauma Informed Practice.

To participate and be included in Touchstones Manager on Call rota.

To be an information asset owner ensuring information is dealt with in accordance with information governance, data protection and GDPR e.g. including carrying out data protection impact assessments, data flow, service records of process activity. Also to prepare information in accordance with data subject access requests.

To ensure that staff attend mandatory training on information governance, data protection and GDPR and Policies are adhered eg Confidentiality, Communications, Internet, Email and Telecommunications and steps are taken to ensure that confidential information is secure e.g. service user data.

To ensure information is dealt with in accordance with Touchstones policiesaround GDPR, Confidentiality, Communications, Internet, Email andTelecommunications and steps are taken to ensure that confidential information is secure e.g. volunteer and service user data.

To ensure that Data Protection, Health & Safety, Complaints Handling and Corporate Governance requirements are met.

To undertake out of hours and weekend work as required by the service.

To undertake any other duties as directed by the Head of Health Equity, in line with the responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Equal Opportunities

Essential

• Must be able to recognise discrimination in its many forms and be willing to put into practice Touchstones Equality Policies.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of marginalised groups in the planning and delivery of services.
• A commitment to provide high quality services to the diverse communities of Leeds.

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of leading or supporting on equality, diversity and inclusion in services/organisations with positive outcomes.
• Effectively working in a Social and Health Care or Public/Charity sector setting.
• Successful leadership record in the area of equality/ diversity/inclusion.
• Successful management, leadership and motivation of colleagues, staff and others to meet individual, service and organisational objectives.
• Positively engaging people with equality, diversity and inclusion and supporting positive change in services/organisations.
• Track record of successfully working closely with senior leaders and decision makers.
• Effectively producing and presenting reports/ information to senior management teams/boards.
• Experience of analysing complex data and intelligence and presenting this information in a clear and concise manner.
• Facilitating and delivering training and management briefings.
• Working within multi-partnership projects/services.
• Successfully planning and delivering services to marginalised or protected characteristics groups.
• Working in way that supports coproduction and the service user voice.

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health service.
• Project Management experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification or equivalent experience.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Successfully leading, managing and motivating staff to meet targets and service priorities.
• Effectively analyse, draft and present information including data to senior managers/decision makers.
• Efficiently work under pressure, prioritise own workload and meet timescales.
• To effectively work in collaboration with external partners, commissioners and contractors.
• Positively influence key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Successfully embed/mainstream equality & diversity into service delivery.
• Good IT skills eg Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Microsoft word and Outlook, Teams.

Desirable

• Conflict Management
• Effectively manage budgets and resources

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge around equality legislation, anti-discrimination practice and strategies to deliver equality of outcome.
• Knowledge of co-production and peer support in service delivery.
• A strong understanding of the current issues within health and social care with a particular knowledge around Mental Health services.
• Understanding of the causes of and solutions to Health Inequalities.
• Awareness of barriers which marginalised groups encounter when attempting to access services.
• Working knowledge of HR practice and linkages to equality and diversity.
• NHS Accessible Information Standard

Desirable

• Knowledge of Talking Therapies e.g. CBT.

Attitudes and Disposition

Essential

• Commitment to Touchstones aims and values
• Commitment to respecting diversity and anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practices
• A commitment to applying the principles of Trauma Informed Practice
• Commitment to personal responsibility and promoting this with other people.
• Commitment to personal development, learning and reflective practice.
• Open to change in line with the needs of the service/organisation, and ability to work flexibly
• A commitment to working collaboratively with everyone, regardless of their professional status
• Willingness to be managed and supervised.
• Recognises the need for, and can demonstrate the ability to keep confidences (within the policy of the organisation).
• Resilient and highly motivated in a challenging and fast paced work 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

Touchstone

Address

Touchstone LMWS

179 - 181 Haslewood Drive

Leeds

LS9 7RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivery of goods to wards and departments, wherever possible on day of receipt, carry out the unpacking of trolleys/pallets in a safe manner in a suitable location.

Full training will be offered to successful candidate.

Core hours 7.5 hours per day Mon-Fri

Establish and maintain good working relationships with Trust-based colleagues.

Carry out post duties in accordance with the Trust policies.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• General standard of education

Desirable

• Maths and English GCSE

Knowledge

Essential

• Email
• Basic IT skills
• Working knowledge of Oracle/Integra or willingness to learn

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Applicants must have MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MRCP
• Additional related qualifications,

Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff
• Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.

Desirable

• Previous responsibility for service improvement.
• Management skills

Experience

Essential

• Equivalence to the 5 years training period in the UK National Health Service required for the specialty. Training and expertise in children's safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience in Stroke Medicine, Acute Medicine, Neurology, Geriatric Medicine or Rehabilitation Medicine
• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests

Essential

• Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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