Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Primary Care Network (PCN) in delivering improvements to the services we provide our patients in relation to the following aspects of patient care - Participation in national cancer screening programmes.

Ensuring robust and supportive referral practices are in place for patients suspected of having cancer; including use of guidelines, professional development, and safety netting of those referred.

Run reports from clinical systems such as Emis (training will be provided if needed).

In support of collaborative working the post holder will form productive and supportive relationships with practice staff who have the skills, knowledge and remit to contribute to this work. e.g., GP practice non clinical cancer champions, social prescribers, pharmacists, secretaries etc.

The post holder will assist the PCN constituent practices to evaluate their screening uptake and engage hard to reach populations and to reduce health inequalities. This will include working alongside practices to enhance processes to track and follow-up screening non-responders.

Take forward proactive monitoring and tracking of patients suspected or confirmed of having a cancer diagnosis ensuring that their journey is processed in a timely and efficient manner, in line with Cancer Waiting Time Targets.

Provide advice and support to practices on cancer audit/referral review of cancer diagnoses. To work with practices to collate the learning from case reviews to identify any trends or learning.

Develop with core staff across the PCN consistent safety netting approaches/systems to monitoring patients who have been referred urgently with suspected cancer or for further investigations to exclude the possibility of cancer.

Source appropriate resources, training, system examples from appropriate organisation such as the Cancer Alliance, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan, and local authority partners.

Be a point of contact for PCN member Practices to develop and implement their cancer screening improvement action plans.

Create a Library of PCN data packs and other resources to support the delivery of information to patients in a wide variety of formats to meet the needs of all patient groups, including those with Learning Disabilities, and people for whom English is not a first language.

Review practice coding for report building and templates to ensure consistency across the PCN and accuracy of data. Identify coding anomalies and liaise with Ardens (template and reports used by all member practices).

Provide the PCN with support to host peer-to-peer learning events that look at data and trends in diagnosis and screening across a Network. Including appropriate contributors from other organisations

Provide support and guidance to ARRS staff in the running and operation of their appointment sessions.

Book patient appointments where necessary.

Code clinician and administration contacts.

Generate reports to help analyse data to understand capacity and demand.

Support patients to book appointments, as part of the various projects, programmes and clinical initiatives

Help patients manage their needs by answering queries, making and managing appointments, and making sure that patients have understandable written or verbal information to help them make choices about their care.

Support or manage clinics as required including management and monitoring of services and staff rotas.

Help patients gain access to self-management education courses and peer support/interventions that support them to take more control of their health and wellbeing

Support the coordination and delivery of muti-disciplinary meetings.

Adhere to organisations policies and procedures, guided by occupational policies and procedures in primary and secondary care.

Work without supervision, plan own workload and seek guidance as required from line manager and colleagues.

Administrative support as required.

Understand what a Primary Care Network is, and how support is provided to patients because of improved collaboration of working between health and social care services.

Work with key people in the PCN to develop & support collective general practice projects including areas of federated working.

The post holder should demonstrate good organisation and time management skills.

Always maintain confidentiality.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy

Support the process of holistically bringing together all of a persons identified care and support needs and explore options to meet these within single personalised care and support plan (PCSP), in line with PCSP best practice based on what matters to the person.

Work both directly and indirectly with patients and their carers to help navigate patients through the early part of the cancer diagnostic pathway. To improve patient compliance and experience, ensuring that all patients are signposted to /or receive information on their referral - including safety netting advice.

To ensure patients continue to be monitored and supported post treatment completion, supporting the patient and their family for post treatment rehabilitation where necessary.

Ensuring Cancer Care reviews are performed by the relevant clinician/s at 3 months and 12 months intervals according to the Quality & Outcomes Framework.

Ability to input information accurately and in a timely manner and to work to tight deadlines.

Develop with practices systems to ensure high quality patient referrals are completed (i.e. the effective review of referrals to ensure with all pre-work such as blood tests or scans are actioned in advance as required).

Be responsible for identifying and resolving delays in the patient pathway, looking at diagnostic test dates and outpatient appointments. Where this is not possible, ways forward are to be discussed with the practice/PCN.

Adaptable and flexible to differing operational frameworks of individual practice and patient needs.

Support the process of helping patients to manage their needs through answering queries, making and managing appointments and ensuring that patients have good quality written or verbal information to help them make choices about their care.

Support the process of patients being able to take up training and employment and to access appropriate benefits where eligible.

Assist the process for patients to access self-management education courses, peer support or interventions that support them in their health and wellbeing increase their activation level.

Supports the process of patients being able to access personal health budgets where appropriate.

Provide co-ordination and navigation for patients and their carers across health and care services, working closely with Social Prescribing Link Workers, Health & Wellbeing Partnership Coaches and other primary care professionals.

Effectively uses all methods of communication and is aware of and manages barriers to communication.

Supports the process that provides information to patients, their carers and/or relatives on behalf of the team.

Is the point of liaison for service users and interfaces with all health and social care professionals, including keeping everyone informed and updated.

Receives and collates information in connection with the PCN work streams.

Is able to use risk stratification tools provided and supports presentation information in review meetings.

Follows through actions identified in the PCN work streams including arranging tests, referrals, signposting, etc.

For further information please refer to the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

• A-level / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in admin / business / marketing / customer service environment
• Degree level education or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of office procedures working at a high level as part of an administration team / within an administration role.
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
• Experience of dealing with sensitive/confidential information.
• Experience of working with reception / telephone environments.
• Proven administrative experience.

Desirable

• Experience of Project support/management.
• Experience of working within Multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the management of databases
• Knowledge of local guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant health and social care legislation and initiatives

Other

Essential

• Driver with sole use of vehicle

Autonomy

Essential

• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding and able to deal with confidential and sensitive issues when liaising with team members / other professionals
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions requiring skills in multi-tasking, maintaining accuracy at all times
• Ability to problem solve and support others in resolving problems
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies
• Ability to manage conflicting issues assertively and sensitively

Desirable

• Ability to use electronic patient record / Emis

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to use own initiative when appropriate
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to challenge and be challenged
• Ability to motivate self and others, and to work as part of a team
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness both verbally and in writing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Alliance

Address

Acorn Centre

421 Blackburn Road

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 1RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialty Manager post holder is responsible for the operational management of the Paediatrics, Strabismus and Neuro ophthalmology services within the City Road Division of the Hospital.

The post-holder will report directly to the Assistant Divisional Manager, and will be responsible for key deliverables including RTT performance, delivering activity against the annual business plan and staff management within the department within the budgeted financial envelope.

It is expected the post-holder will have strong experience in managing formal HR processes, and experience of managing NHS services at a similar level.

The post-holder will be expected to have a key leadership role in managing the two large scale changes due to take place in the organisation in 2027.

A full and detailed job description and person specification is included.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and management experience
• Previous operational management experience within the acute sector or similarly complex organisation.
• Knowledge and effective management of ophthalmology pathways and targets

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of service improvement tools and techniques

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of meeting significant national targets
• Budget management experience, including cost improvement
• Evidence of report writing and presenting skills.
• Experience of staff management, including setting objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
• Experience of management of formal HR processes

Desirable

• Experience of implementing digital solutions
• Proven track record of success in managing change.

Job Related Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise effectively in the face of competing demands, and work under pressure to strict deadlines and RTT waiting times target
• Strong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage individuals and team
• Problem solving skills: able to respond to unexpected issues, provide a first line response

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics e.g. activity trends

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details of the role and requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience within the NHS or an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, have the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Able to relate to staff at all levels in an organisation and to build strong working relationships.
• Able to manage regular workload
• Work flexibly to meet varying deadlines and targets.

Desirable

• Excellent attention to detail and keyboard skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• A thorough understanding of the clinical coding classifications currently in use (ICD10 and OPCS4).
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms.
• Understanding of importance of Data Quality in Clinical Coding.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
• Completed Clinical Coding Standards Course (Band 4 only)

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us
• Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
• No night shifts.
• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 20th September 2026.

You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.

For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.

The session visit and interview are planned for w/c 5th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of dealing with the public.
• Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
• Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Wolverhampton Team

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV3 0SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• oMasters Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
• oManagement qualification or equivalent experience
• oEvidence of continuous professional development and/ or management development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oTrack record of success in managing complex multi-disciplinary services involving significant people, financial and other resources
• oStrong business orientation
• oSuccessful budget management experience
• oExperience of analysing the business environment and of developing strategies to meet changing organisational needs
• oSignificant experience of quality, risk management and governance systems in a complex environment
• oSubstantial knowledge and experience of strategic issues in contemporary health and social care
• oCorporate governance, performance management, risk management, and assurance frameworks
• oThe role of Clinical Governance and the application of NICE guidelines
• oIn depth knowledge of policies and legislation relating to health and social care

Desirable

• oKnowledge of the area of acute and community Healthcare
• oExperience of the area of acute and community Healthcare
• oEvidence of contributions to local and national networks.
• oExperience of delivery across organisational boundaries

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oAbility to share accountability within a triumvirate model.
• oProven leadership skills
• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with well-developed negotiating and influencing skills to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and staff including service users, carers and the media including contentious situations.
• oAble to engage staff at all levels to become involved in transformational change
• oEffective written / report writing skills.
• oAbility to critically appraise and interpret complex data / statistic and information to support the improvement of services and clinical practice.
• oEffectively manage financial resources
• oPositive, professional approach and image; a role model to front line staff.
• oResilient, able to challenge as well as deal with challenge
• oAble to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a "can do" approach.
• oManage own workload - self-starter, work with autonomy, able to prioritise and also to know when to escalate concerns and ask for help.
• oPolitically astute.
• oAbility to negotiate and influence others.
• oEstablish visibility and credibility in equal measure across all localities.
• oProactive and able to find solutions to problems
• oAble to make informed and timely decisions
• oProject management skills
• oAbility to evaluate and learn from outcomes with a clear commitment to innovation, learning and improvement
• oSound judgement and decision making skills.
• oAbility to challenge unacceptable behaviour
• oIT literate / Advanced keyboard skills (including spreadsheet manipulation and project software

Other requirements

Essential

• oParticipate in the Out of Hours/On Call system
• oAble to develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• oPersonal integrity and commitment
• oFlexible
• oAble to travel / work across a wide geographical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pillars Building - North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Infirmary Street

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programme:

1. 1. To undertake patients reviews in the home or clinic area and offer ongoing support in health promotion and healthy lifestyle choices.
   2. to be involved, and take an active role in all aspects of service delivery including the operational aspects of organising the programme.

a) clinical evaluation, exercise, and education/relaxation sessions

b) Have a good understanding of monitoring and prescribing a menu based approach based upon sound evidence and best practice guidelines and supporting the patient to reach their goals.

c) Ensure that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct time and that appropriate information and advice is given at each stage

d) Ensure that all patients accessing the menu based approach for cardiac rehabilitation are offered appropriate care via an exit strategy for promotion of continued lifestyle change within their local community

e) To be responsible for contacting patients to arrange bookings, correspondence and dealing with cancellations/rebooking

f) Assess individuals physical, psychological and emotional needs prior to commencing the rehabilitation programme.

3. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

To demonstrate leadership by means of:

• Effecting change within own sphere of practice when and where indicated
• Making recommendations to improve services Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of NHS Knowsley

Ensuring that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct time, and that appropriate information and advice is provided at each stage To actively participate in Local and National Cardiovascular networks. To act as patient advocate and ensuring effective partnership work within the multi-disciplinary team. To contribute to the commissioned service to deliver to high quality Service in line with the QIPP agenda To ensure Key performance indicators of the service are met via service delivery and data recording

4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

To assist in the development of care pathways in relation to H/R.

Contributing to the implementation and supervision of planned student placements.

Assisting in the delivery of in-service training programmes for CVD rehabilitation.

Maintaining sound knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of CVD.

Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective skills to ensure own professional development in line with PREP.

Participate fully in the clinical supervision sessions arranged by the team leader and clinical supervisor.

5. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualified Nurses are required to evidence maintenance of their registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To participate in research and clinical audit for the nurse led heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation service.

To liaise with all members of the multi disciplinary team relating to patient care and treatment plans.

Responding to requests for advice and information from the public and other health professionals.

This job description is not exhaustive, additional duties may be requested in line with the post holders knowledge, skills and competencies and the requirements of a developing service.

To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues

Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service.

Adhering to Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders.

Participate in the Trusts Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans. All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions.

The Trust is keen to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors. All staff are responsible for complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ensuring no-one is affected by individual acts or omissions.

The Trust aims to be a place in which people can work and study free from discrimination. All staff, patients and visitors are required to comply with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.

To be aware of, and responsible to, the changing nature of the Trust and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work

To personally contribute to the Liverpool Heart & Chests Hospitals health promotion strategies both internally and externally.

All Liverpool Heart & Chest Staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals and have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff will be trained to a level appropriate to their responsibilities in this respect in line with the current KSF post outline and the ongoing PDR process.

All employees have a personal contribution to reducing healthcare-associated infections(HCAIs). Staff must be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs and be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies. All staff are required to attend a mandatory training session on infection prevention and control and be updated according to their area of employment.

Infection Prevention and Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Hygiene Code - Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (DH 2008).

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• RN level 1
• Mentorship or Practise educator

Desirable

• Principles of cardiothoracic care (or other relevant qualification
• Clinical Examination (or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration experience
• 2 years experience working in a cardiovascular setting
• Research based approach to practice Community experience
• Wide knowledge of NHS key policies relating to cardiovascular disease
• Experience of taking in-depth holistic assessment of patient

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Cardiac rehabilitation experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to motivate others
• Possess leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner
• Effective patient educator
• Basic knowledge of health promotion
• Enthusiastic and committed to improving practice
• Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insured appropriately

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to relate well with patients/clients/relatives/ visitors and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to continued personal and educational development
• Enthusiastic and motivated Team player
• Flexible and reliable
• Able to be mobile between different venues and locations in the 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).

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

With support from the Registered Nurse/ ODP, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, inc all aspects of nursing care

Will rotate through all areas of theatre including and not limited to Cardiac, thoracic, pacing, forward wait, Endoscopy room and various specialities (vascular, aortic, ACHD)

Participate in the assessment of health care needs through the completion and interpretation of assessment tools documentation.

Undertake general patient observations inc temp, pulse, blood pressure, Oxygen saturation levels, general appearance and fluid balance and report anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff/ ODP

Able to wear appropriate safety attire (e.g. Lead apron, FFP3 masks, etc)

At the direction of the Registered Nurse/ ODP, undertake a range of clinical duties and skills (including safe positioning of patients, preparation of surgical/anaesthetic equipment, swab/needle/instrument counts, collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing, preparation and assistance in clinical procedures inc insertion of intravenous lines, urinary catheter etc)

Participate in the decontamination and reprocessing of surgical instruments/ equipment.

Assist the Registered Nurse/ ODP in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents and ensure all entries in patients records have been countersigned by the Registered Practitioner

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.

Provide reassurance and support to patients.

Work collaboratively with others in the Operating Theatre to ensure that patients needs are met.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Undertake transfer and escort of patients with moderate dependency, as directed to Theatres, Catheter Labs and other Clinical Departments.

Undertake safe disposal of waste and sharps as per Trust policy

Care of patients property and valuables in accordance with Trust policy

Ensure theatres are cleaned and stock after each case to ensure safety and cleanliness for next case

Partake in all stages of the WHO Checklist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• demonstrate proficiency in numeracy and literacy skills at level one or above

Desirable

• Any relevant theatre course

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a nursing assistant in an acute health care setting

Desirable

• Previous Theatre Experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• An understanding of organisation of operating theatre practice and nursing care.
• Able to prioritise and organise workload and respond appropriately to sudden changes and demands.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of teamwork.
• Basic IT skills in E mail.
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
• Able to work in emergency and fast paced environment

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to perform a range of duties including working in wide range of theatres and procedures where PPE are required (e.g. FFP3 masks, visors, lead aprons, etc)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Theatres

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with Valid NMC
• Attained or working towards first degree of equivalent short courses at degree level
• Evidence of Post Registered education relevant to role

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Successful completion of core and relevant competencies

Desirable

• Confident in all areas of midwifery

Skills and personal knowledge

Desirable

• Competent in all clinical skills-including cannulation and suturing
• Evidence of contributing to the development of others
• Evidence of management and leadership qualities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable
• IT literate

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

Tree Root Walk

Sheffield

S26 1JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sth.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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital - T7

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working with respiratory patients

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Ability to use the electronic patient record system
• Able to provide evidence of clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.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

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
• Minimum GCSE pass English and Math's grade 4 or Level 2 functional skills Math's and English

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Awareness of the impact of illness or disability on a child and care givers
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and application role
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role
• Experience with working with children & young people with special needs/disability
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Able to interact well with children and parents and deal with changes

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a special schools
• Clinical skills such as administration of medicines, clinical observations, tracheostomy care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmsbank high school and college

Whitefield

Bury

M45 8PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a therapeutic environment
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
• Previous community experience as a therapy assistant
• Previous experience of lone working in health care

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• UK driving license with access to vehicle to complete community visits

Desirable

• Previous experience working with physiotherapy/MDT teams

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radcliffe Primary Care Centre

Church Street West

Bury

M26 2SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Assistant training course
• Registered Nurse with current registration on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register or registered AHP
• Student supervision and assessment training
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Degree in Specialist Practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of collaborative patient-centred working with statutory and voluntary agencies
• Proven experience in either Orthopaedic theatre/ward setting

Desirable

• Specialist qualification in one of the following: Orthopaedics, Theatres, Critical Care

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstration of professional development and ability to cope with responsibilities of leadership
• Demonstration of regular updating of professional knowledge
• Evidence of experience of managing a team
• Implement and interpret policies and procedures
• Has a working knowledge of NHS and social care structures systems and processes
• I.T Skills
• Experience and understanding of clinical audit / research

Desirable

• Experience in implementing policy and procedures
• Evidence of developing nursing / AHP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.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

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Business administration qualification, eg, NVQ 3, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working within an acute trust provider.

Desirable

• Experience of working in operational management in the public sector

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead and work as a team member with professional and managerial colleagues
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Good analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture including future scenario planning

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and experience of activity management (including RTT & cancer waiting lists)

Desirable

• Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner healthcare organisations.

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern Care Alliance

Stott Lane

Salford

M8 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Touch typing of correspondence and other patient related documentation appropriate to the specialty following shorthand dictation, hard copy written documents or digitally produced audio files.

2. Meeting agenda preparation, minute taking and distribution.

3. Organisation of cardiac administration, including the organisation and booking of appointments and theatre list, stock review and maintenance.

4. Telephone liaison with patients.

5. Assist in the collection and recording of audit data.

6. Ensure all correspondence outputs produced meet the quality and professional standards set by the department.

7. Accurate and timely recording of patient information onto Trust systems for specialty use, as directed.

8. General office duties: scanning, emailing documentation and providing telephone cover to the department, as required.

9. Responsibility for maintaining safe and secure systems in relation to documentation that is retrieved or used as part of the role, in accordance with governance procedures.

10. To undertake annual appraisal.

11. Must undertake all mandatory training as required by the Trust.

12. Any other duties appropriate as may be required.

* Any other duties required by line manager

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalent
• RSA/OCR Level II or equivalent
• Word Processing/Audio typing Skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and secretarial procedures

Experience

Essential

• Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge and experience of all Microsoft office packages
• Experience working in an NHS office environment

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

• Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
• Self motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Manage/prioritise own workload
• Ability to accurately maintain computerise and manual filing/documentation system
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as required

Desirable

• Knowledge of internal PAS system
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team
• Time management skills
• Understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent occupational therapy qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health
• Clinical supervision training
• Qualifications and TrainingBSc (Hons) or equivalent occupational therapy qualification HCPC Registered Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health Clinical supervision training Practice placement supervision training BACOT registered or other Indemnity Insurance in place.
• BACOT registered or other Indemnity Insurance in place.

Desirable

• Management/Leadership training
• Accredited Practice placement supervision training
• Coaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Clear indication of an interest in the relevant MH area
• In-patient or community mental health OT clinical experience
• Supervision of O.T.s and support staff
• Supervision of O.T. students on practice placement
• Use of the Activity Participation Outcome Measure- APOM
• Experience in the use of the VdT MoCA as a model of practice
• Demonstrated involvement in service development
• To provide leadership to junior staff
• To write local operational protocols or group protocols in collaboration with others.

Desirable

• Experience of specific mental health speciality
• Understanding of the needs of the particular patients within setting
• Supporting effective change management within teams
• Experience of line managing staff
• Research and audit experience
• Experience in Service or treatment audit

Knowledge

Essential

• Applied Knowledge of NSF and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
• Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the particular setting
• Demonstrated application of Risk assessment and management in clinical practice.
• Understanding and clinical application of Model of Human Occupation and or other relevant models of practice
• Working knowledge and application of clinical governance
• To assimilate OT research into OT interventions
• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
• Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, MDT, and profession specific
• Ability to work autonomously
• Effective leadership skills
• Good motivational techniques and abilities.
• Clear effective planning and decision-making skills
• Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting
• Able to contribute to in-service training.
• Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model, empower and motivate staff.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Model of Creative Ability- MoCA
• Knowledge of the APOM assessment
• Knowledge of OT standardised assessments such as AMPS and ESI
• Computer Literacy
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Presentation and teaching skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD)
• Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
• High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Non-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. RCOT SS Mental Health
• Willingness to participate in rotation schemes where relevant
• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GSCE's including English and maths or equivalent level of knowledge.

Desirable

• Willing to undertake the ECDL and NVQ relating to customer care, administration

Experience

Essential

• 6- 12 months' experience of working in a customer focused environment, dealing with staff at all levels within and organisation
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• To have worked within a team and can demonstrate effectiveness within that team.
• Experience of keeping accurate records of data for future analysis. Proficient in data entry tasks.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience in booking shifts, working in temporary staffing or other similar experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A basic awareness of current issues around temporary staffing and how this can impact on daily practice.

Desirable

• An awareness of contemporary issues in Temporary Staffing.

Skills

Essential

• Proficient IT skills especially word and outlook
• Proficient IT skills especially word and outlook
• Ability to communicate with diplomacy when raising issues/concerns with managers and bank staff.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively working to very strict deadlines
• Ability to use own initiative and to take responsibility for a specific area of work
• Ability to make a positive contribution to team working
• The ability to liaise with senior members of staff effectively and professionally.
• Ability to work under pressure, stay calm in stressful situations
• Problem solving skills and ability to use own initiative
• To work flexibly within a busy team. Covering for team members as and when required
• A commitment to providing a professional, high quality service within a customer focused 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

West London NHS Trust

Address

West London NHS Trust, Trust Headquarters

Armstrong Way

Southall

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive service to consultants and speciality teams including nurse practitioners/clinicians

Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.

To manage and maintain 18 week pathways including tertiary referrals to external trusts, and ensure these are accurately recorded on PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral to Treat (RTT) patient pathway.

Support consultants in non clinical activities role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, set agenda, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and take minutes at meetings. Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual leave/study leave. Keep consultants informed of junior doctor leave, as it could have an effect on the service.

Organise and maintain consultants admissions. Cancel and add patients to the waiting list, as appropriate, ensuring lists are updated, and patients contacted. Liaise with waiting list office, anaesthetic department and ward. Complete and amend theatre lists appropriately.

Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation. Type discharge summaries as appropriate. Maintain an effective track on inpatient referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly.

Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not

Ensure sickness absence and annual leave of clinical staff is reported.

Assist with the investigation and compilation of responses to complaints/incidents, helping to ensure this is done with the optimum deadlines set by the Trust.

Work from initiative using own judgement, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or refer to appropriate person.

Carry out appraisals as appropriate

Organise and order stationery as appropriate.

Ensure all junior staff mandatory training is up to date and report accordingly.

Deal with enquiries either on the telephone of face to face from patients, consultants, junior doctors and colleagues in an appropriate manner.

Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner.

Accurate check of patient demographics using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen, checking patients details are correct, and tracking of casenotes.

Assist with audit/research data collection as required.

Obtain information as requested by line manager

Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly.

Train new and junior members of the team within own work area as required by line manager.

Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager.

General office duties, including incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalent or higher
• RSA/OCR Typing/Word processing Level 3 or equivalent
• RSA/OCR Audio typing Skills Level 3
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Secretarial Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Shorthand

Experience

Essential

• Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge and experience of all Microsoft office packages
• Demonstrable experience working in an NHS office environment as a medical secretarial

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels in a helpful courteous manner. First Class Communication Skills
• Excellent Organisation Skills
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard Skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Legible handwriting
• Experience or supervising and motivating a team
• Time Management Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of internal PAS system
• Understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Eager to learn
• Ability to maintain control of stressful/sensitive situations

Other Requirements

Essential

• Comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Ability to show understanding and appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality in all matters - Data Protection Act
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training in accordance with the needs of the post

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification

It is essential that you possess an MPharm degree or equivalent. Applications from current pre-registration pharmacists will be considered and registration with GPhC is essential upon your start date.

This salary commences on the first pay point and increases after 1 year upon successive completion of objectives.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical / pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
• Commitment to CPD.
• Record of personal development.

Desirable

• Post registration experience / documented clinical experience
• Experience of delivering a high quality service
• Human resource management experience.
• Experience in managing outpatient / retail pharmacy services

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

PharmaC (The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd)

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool (PharmaC)

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose

• To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
• To provide named nurse role to people who use our service.
• To promote and improve quality of service provided.
• To manage the unit in the absence of the manager/clinical lead.
• To participate in the internal rotation system, including weekend working

Duties and responsibilities:

• To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward multi-disciplinary team.
• To have knowledge of and experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work.
• To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students.
• To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights and personal dignity, and encourages opportunity for growth and development, of the person using this service.
• To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times.
• To engage actively in required training.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach, Care Act 2014 and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.
• To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
• To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Charity Policies and Procedures.

Our unique training and development culture brings energy and a sense of value within our team. Heres what we currently offer:

• Nurse degree apprenticeship programme (in place since 2015)
• Student nurse placements
• Occupational Therapy student placements
• Clinical skills-based training programme
• Preceptorship training for newly qualified staff
• Dedicated clinical governance support
• Commitment to secondment and network opportunities
• Regular supervision

The skills/qualifications needed to be considered for this role:

• RMN qualification
• NMC registration
• Demonstrable effective leadership qualities
• Experience in providing individual and group clinical/therapy work
• A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Experience of assessing complex health and wellbeing needs and developing individual care plans
• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential

What we can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - FTE
• Comprehensive induction with ongoing training and opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - offering support for financial, physical and mental wellbeing
• Autonomy to drive improvements and genuinely advocate for the people we support through the strength of our knowledge and relationships
• Eligibility to Blue Light Card - access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Will you be the Mental Health Nurse who makes a difference?

The salary advertised is the full time equivalent (FTE) and dependent on experience.

Please note Step One has the right to close this job advert early if necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Nursing 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Step One Charity

Address

10 Knowles Hill Rd

Cypress Hospital

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder will be expected to develop relationships across the directorates and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• The post-holder will be required to give high level advice to their colleagues in financial services on issues such as disputes over payments within Directorates. The issues are often sensitive and may require specific advice as often the disputes are with outside agencies.
• Provision to budget holders, routinely and in response to ad-hoc requests, financial information and advice.
• To support in the maintenance and reconciliation of the recurring and non-recurring budgetary position for both financial and manpower budgets on a monthly basis.
• Monitoring expenditure trends and budgetary performance, identifying their significance for budget holders.
• To play a key role development of systems to monitor and maximise income opportunities within directorates.
• Providing advice on current performance and trends, giving forecasts of future trends in the light of service options identified by budget holders and management.
• Provision of Training support to non-finance managers as part of the Trust's training and development programme. Play an active part in the training and development of staff within the finance function.
• Responsible for managing finance support staff within the Divisional Structure and across divisions, and coordinating information to enable effective management of the Directorate structure workload.
• To support the Divisional Finance Team in the provision of financial information, analysis and advice to budget holders within the Trust in the context of a comprehensive financial management service, meeting internal and external reporting requirements, in an accurate, timely, and relevant manner, enabling managers to provide an efficient and effective service within the resources available.
• Contributing also to the completion of ad hoc and monthly statutory returns.
• To support in the compilation of financial information in respect of Freedom of Information requests and managing responses within statutory and internal deadlines.
• Play a key role in the development of systems and processes within the central team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Training towards CCAB professional qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a management accounts environment
• Evidence of innovative approach in analysing and drawing conclusions from complex financial and performance data

Desirable

• NHS financial management experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge of Financial planning, Budgetary strategy & control, NHS Trust financial regime, Costing, Financial support to budget holders, Payment by Results

Desirable

• Corporate Finance Reporting
• Evidence of achievement and success at a senior level in NHS finance

Skills

Essential

• Highly numerate
• Evidence of involvement in dealing with complex change issues
• Understanding of structures of NHS
• Knowledge of Acute Hospital Environment
• Ability to Lead & Motivate Staff
• Decisive and able to use own Judgement

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of HR policies
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Demonstrates commitment to staff development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence
• Consistent professionalism and objectivity
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Aintree House

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.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

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related discipline or equivalent demonstrable specialist experience.
• ITIL Foundation Certificate (or equivalent service management qualification).
• Evidence of continuing professional development in Unified Communications, Voice, or Network technologies.
• Relevant Cisco Collaboration certification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable leadership or management training, qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SCRUM, etc)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Collaboration
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Core or Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Applications.
• Foundation Certificate in Cyber Security or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Ability to coach and mentor staff to develop their technical skills and experience
• Able to work on own initiative, is self-motivated and able to motivate others in the team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues and develop practical, effective solutions
• Ability to identify opportunities for service improvement and lead the implementation of changes that enhance service quality, resilience and performance
• Proven ability to work to critical deadlines and to effectively prioritise workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations
• Ability to travel within the requirements of the post, including transporting appropriate equipment when required
• Demonstrable ability to provide technical leadership, coaching and support to colleagues, fostering high performance and continuous development
• Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic plans

Desirable

• Able to support large scale projects
• Experience of Change Management processes
• Experience of leading technical workstreams within infrastructure or Unified Communications projects

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience with Cisco CUCM and CUBE
• Strong expertise in: SIP, dial plans, call routing
• Proven experience supporting live enterprise UC environments
• Hands-on experience with: Webex Calling / Control Hub
• Experience supporting:UCCX, UCCE, or Webex Contact Centre

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of: Routing & switching, QoS for voice/video
• Strong troubleshooting across network + UC layers
• Firewall experience (Palo Alto, Cisco)

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant experience gained in a high-pressure IT Support environment
• Experience of major corporate solutions i.e industry standard network technologies and architectures
• Significant experience of delivering, supporting and troubleshooting complex multi-vendor technical infrastructures

Desirable

• NHS / healthcare experience
• Experience of Automation / scripting

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital / Royal Oldham Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Answer general enquires in a helpful and sympathetic manner.
2. To ensure all correct data is entered onto hospital appointment system.
3. To ensure the ward areas is kept well stocked with stationary, and photocopying as required.
4. Data entry & reports.
5. To ensure patients confidentiality is maintained.
6. To maintain a professional approach whilst in clinical areas.
7. Liaise on a daily basis with nurse in charge.
8. Booking transport as requested and ensuring EDLs are completed in a timely manner.
9. To be able to use the EPR system.
10. Liaise with the facilities department on behalf of staff, logging maintenance requests.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education to include Maths and English

Experience

Essential

• Experience with Microsoft Office packages
• Previous administrative experience in an unsupervised capacity
• Previous experience in a hospital setting an advantage

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking, and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice.
• Disease management protocols.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing,confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality

The post holder will:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GMC professional registration.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Hama Medical Centre

11 Nottingham Road

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of speciality

Skills/Knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Teaching
• Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications
• Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• Awareness of current developments in nursing
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of 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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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