Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll do

The postholder will act as a lead analyst to provide specialist analytical support and proactively inform internal or external stakeholders about UHS workforce. This will be achieved by identifying, manipulating and analysing data from a range of sources across the Trust (and benchmarking with other trusts where necessary) to draw expert conclusions.

You will be responsible for making recommendations designed to support workforce planning, lead on all data quality and recording issues that may have a direct effect on UHS performance, staff and patient experience. Using advanced analytics, data science tools and techniques to monitor and report on key performance indicators and metrics that relate to strategic objectives and understanding.

There is also a requirement to review and develop the business intelligence service to improve access to information, quality and reporting elements to fulfil our local and national reporting and planning expectations.

The postholder must have knowledge and experience of the NHS, ideally knowledge of BI tools, national reporting and planning requirements and possess excellent communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines are key, along with the following:

Project management skills and ability to lead people or services Experience in annual operational planning in the NHS Excellent ability to design, negotiate and deliver flexible creative solutions within key timescales. High attention to detail, customer-facing skills and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively with others; Specific knowledge of business intelligence tools, information analysis, data management and reporting, along with coding and automation abilities (examples such as SQL, VBA, QlikView, Power BI, Data warehousing, Python, etc) Experience in gathering and analysing information and requirements and proficient in the use of MS Office and the suite of applications; The ability to communicate highly complex information clearly at all levels across the organisation, both written and verbally; A flexible and organised approach with a proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task, seeking advice and escalating issues where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• Educated to masters level in a numerate discipline or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience within a health informatics environment e.g. at senior analyst/principal analyst level
• Continuing development of knowledge and expertise within field

Desirable

• Healthcare workforce, information, analytics, data science or computing background.
• Evidence of continuing professional education in a relevant discipline, such as Healthcare, workforce data, intelligence, planning, management

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the use of software to create new tools and resources.
• Able to demonstrate the use of software to process raw data, create complex reports and provide information outputs
• Experience and expertise in information management and delivery
• Knowledge of NHS workforce based data, staff information or administration systems (eg. ESR, electronic rostering systems) and operational reporting requirements
• Project management and implementation experience
• Demonstrable use of Management Information Systems and associated reporting tools at an advanced level
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience of information analysis and reporting
• Adaptation, creation, and implementation of policy and procedures within information setting
• PC computing environment including the use of desktop software at an advanced level
• Expertise and experience in dealing with identifiable data and commercially sensitive data
• Experience of leading service delivery to meet set timescales and deadlines

Desirable

• Experience within the subject area of healthcare mandatory reporting and data intelligence for all staffing groups with awareness of workforce pathways and environmental factors.
• Experience within the subject area of workforce planning, forecasting, activity based staff management and knowledge of NHS acute sector operational requirements
• Has used corporate or industry standard software to extract, transform and load data from different systems or sources.
• In depth specialist experience working as an analyst or analytics lead within a healthcare intelligence or reporting environment
• Reporting using SQL and SQL based tools on relational databases
• Experience of using or creating benchmarking / comparative analysis.
• Experience of training people how to use software / systems / information
• Experience of information management and delivery within the acute hospital sector
• Experience with using national NHS datasets.
• Has produced or interpreted advanced data visualisations within a professional capacity.
• Team and staff management at team head level or above

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• • To provide specialist psychological/therapeutic assessments of service-users referred to the Therapies pathway upon appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. This will include the use of routine psychometric assessments and measures, observations and interviews where appropriate
  • To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the formulation and implementation of plans for the formal psychological treatment and or management of a clients problems based upon an appropriate conceptual understanding of the service-users problems in the context of the family and wider system
  • To receive regular specialist supervision from the principal clinical psychologist and where appropriate other senior professional colleagues.
  • To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuro psychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies development psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Must have passed preceptorship and will need to provide evidence of preceptorship project and tasks
• To be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) or equivalent i.e., BACP
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including Trauma presentations.
• Experience of working psychologically with people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and personality disorder.
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
• Experience of skills in group work.
• Experience of work with care-givers/families.
• To be able to conduct routine assessments of IQ and memory screening.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working in an NHS community mental health settings in secondary and tertiary care.
• Experience of working in MDT settings in particular the demonstrated ability to work jointly in assessment interventions with multidisciplinary team members.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience in the use of risk assessment and the management of risk and crisis.

Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to this client group
• Knowledge of clinical caseload management within a team setting.
• Skills in providing consultation and supervision to other professional and non professional groups and assistants.
• Knowledge of current developments and policies relevant to mental health services.

Desirable

• Well developed skills in the ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and to other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for people with mental health presentations

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milton Keynes Mental Health Hub

Purbeck

Milton Keynes

MK14 6BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Will have the knowledge and skills to provide the fundamental care needs for individual patients under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner, the following can be undertaken in the band 2 training period, following the GWH standards of care. These duties will be repetitive, routine and familiar, following the patient care plan and consent gained from the patient which must include;

Caring and communication with kindness and compassion

Personal Care including catheter care (if required)

Nutrition and Hydration support

Pressure Area Care

Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only)

Moving and handling

Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets. Environmental maintenance

Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans

Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets

Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics.

Escort to other departments (except theatre)

Instigate Emergency procedure

Completion of accident / incident forms

Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment

Please see job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English grade D or above or Level 1 functional skills in Literacy & Numeracy
• QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Some experience in a care / health role
• Driver with access to a vehicle

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Devizes Hospital

Devizes

SN10 1EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy CPD, Preceptorship & Induction:

Our teams are passionate and dedicated to the care and treatment of service users, but also to the development of student OTs and preceptorship OTs. You will also be an integral part of OT student education and partnership working with our local universities to contribute to training and education for yourself and others.

This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.

We offer a three week service induction programme that includes classroom learning, e-learning and shadow shifts. We also offer an Occupational Therapy twelve month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills for newly qualified OTs. This precepto rship programme has received much praise over the past 3 years from our Band 5 OTs who have felt it has significantly supported their transition from student to confident practitioner. Many of whom have then been supported to develop their careers within Cygnet, up to their next level of practice as Band 6 clinicians.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus through support and direction from Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists and our Occupational Therapy Directors. We use evidence-based practice within each of our service lines, as defined by our clinical steering groups, in which Occupational Therapists play a key role.

Under the leadership of our Occupational Therapy Directors we support over 160 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the company to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor and a dedicated preceptorship programme
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
• We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for sta ff on duty
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Virtual wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this.

To discuss our CAMHS OT vacancy, please contact:

• Head OT for CAMHS - Lizzie Simpkin on 07471 995 115 / Email [email protected]
• Or our Specialist Recruiter for OT Katie Dixon on 07436 256 225 / Email [email protected]

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• * Registered with Health Care Professions Council
• * Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality
• * Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Desirable

• * Postgraduate degree relevant to clinical area
• * Leadership training
• * Attendance at Clinical Educators Course

Experience

Essential

• * Post graduate experience in relevant clinical areas working with patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
• * Demonstrates clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients within this speciality.
• * Demonstrates a specialist knowledge in speech and language therapy and specialist area, across the range of procedures and working practices with the appropriate theoretical and practical experience
• * Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area.
• * Experience of involvement in objective upper airway and swallowing assessments (e.g. FEES, VFS, CLP/CLE)
• * Experience of training and supervision of SLT students
• * Experience of training staff groups at all levels
• * Experience of leading audit / quality initiatives on a regular basis
• * Attendance at post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area and speech and language therapy
• * CPD Portfolio sharing evidence of attendance at mandatory training and evidence of in-service training
• * Evidence of working effectively in partnership with others within multi disciplinary teams and across agencies.

Desirable

• * Experience of staff management
• * Awareness of or participation in research relevant to clinical specialism

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
• *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
• *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
• *SACT Passport or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• *Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting
• *Experience of delivering SACT in oncology setting
• *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence
• *Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
• *Willingness to become a Mentor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship
• *Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• *Understanding of preceptorship and work-based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
• *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• *Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• *Awareness of health and safety issues

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Professional appearance
• *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
• *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• *Ability to communicate articulately others
• *Caring and approachable
• *Punctual, reliable
• *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview1. To provide high quality and evidence based occupational therapy assessment and interventions, both group and individual, to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.2. To communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate outside agencies.3. To contribute to the generic functioning of the team.4. To provide supervision and mentoring to more junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy apprenticeships, support workers and activities coordinators, and therapy assistants (as appropriate)5. To provide occupational therapy student placements.6. To contribute to service development and audits.7. To take on the role of lead professional for individuals care as appropriate.

The job will be within our Waverley Neighbourhood Mental Health service and be working across Serious Mental Illness/Complex Emotional Needs and Frailty/Later life pathways, The postholder will be expected to work flexibly to support the provision of the OT care pathway across the locality.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Professional Qualification
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Completion of a Fieldwork Educators' course

Experience

Essential

• Relevant Clinical Experience
• Experience of using relevant occupational therapy assessment and implementing interventions
• Experience in applying knowledge of the impact of health and disability on occupational performance, participation and identity
• Experience of using multiple occupational frames of reference and approaches

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to service development/project work
• Experience as a supervisor
• Experience of group facilitation
• Experience working with the elderly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Berkeley House, 11-13 Ockford Road,

Godalming,

GU7 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of theMedical Receptionist. There may occasionally be a requirement to carry out other duties depending on workload, operational needs, and staffing levels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.
• Scan and upload documents onto theEMISclinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.
• Review and appropriately allocate documents withinEMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.
• Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.
• Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and practice staff.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence to ensure continuity of service.
• Accurately input patient information and updates intoEMISwhere required.
• Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient reception environment at all times.
• Support the clinical team with day-to-day operational tasks as required.
• Complete tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters where appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.
• UseEMISand other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and internal communication.

Secondary Responsibilities

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

• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system usingEMIS.
• Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.
• Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or NHS service.
• Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.
• Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.
• Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records withinEMIS.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

No agencies or canvassers. We are managing this recruitment directly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience working on EMIS or System One
• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Exmoor Surgery

Exmoor Street

London

Uinted Kingdom

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

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Essential

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Psychologist will work within a prison, where the need for specialised psychological support is paramount. This role focuses on embedding a trauma-informed and multidisciplinary approach to care, aimed at minimizing further re-traumatization for people in prison while also addressing the impact and secondary trauma of staff to reduce burnout. As a clinical leader, the Senior Psychologist will develop and implement evidence-based interventions that foster resilience and recovery among men in prison, while simultaneously providing support and training to staff to enhance their understanding of trauma and its effects. By working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Psychologist will ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care, develop and implement trauma informed and evidence-based treatment programs in line with the Psychological Therapies Services (PTS) model, and contribute to the formulation of policies and practices that promote psychological wellbeing. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position includes managerial expectations, such as overseeing junior/trainee psychologists, coordinating mental health services, and contributing to the development of policies that promote a supportive environment for both patients and staff. By cultivating culture of empathy and understanding, the Senior Psychologist will play a crucial role in improving the overall psychological well-being of the prison population and the staff, ultimately contributing to a more effective and compassionate correctional environment.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a values-based leader who demonstrates compassion, integrity, inclusion and accountability in everything they do.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a visible and approachable leader.
• Lead with authenticity, humility and compassion.
• Create an environment where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered.
• Foster a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Build trust across professional, organisational and system boundaries.
• Hold themselves and others to high standards while supporting people to succeed.

We want someone who can balance challenge with support, pace with compassion, and delivery with engagement.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with ambitious plans for the future and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for patients and communities.

You will work alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference and who understand that sustainable improvement is achieved through strong relationships, shared purpose and collective leadership.

For a full list of all roles and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• MSc in relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Evidence of leadership development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Expensive knowledge and experience of clinical governance systems, infection prevention and control and children's and adults safeguarding.
• Extensive experience of leading and directing change in clinical practice with evidence of successful outcomes in a Provider Trust.
• Experience of improving the patient experience.
• Successful track record at senior leadership levels, including exposure at Board Level in a large complex organisation.
• An understanding of key NHS Service Quality and Safety Standards.
• Experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes with a track record of successful delivery against national and local targets.
• Demonstrable experience of setting and delivering a long-term vision, whilst responding to short-term challenges and opportunities.
• Experience of successfully delivering quality improvement programme
• Experience of supporting integration and collaboration across separate legal entities.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of national NHS policy and strategy.
• Ability to assess, analyse, synthesise and act upon complex data and information.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed communication and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate teams and gain consensus at all levels within and between organisations.
• Ability to lead and work in multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong personal impact. Highly developed interpersonal, networking, advocacy, written and presentation skills that are persuasive and influential and develop relationships that inspire respect, trust and confidence with a wide range of organisations and individuals, both internally and externally.
• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to think and act strategically/laterally, maintain a clear view of the issues affecting the Trusts.
• The ability to translate strategic vision into operations, to communicate those objectives and ensure they are actioned.
• Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and developing multi-disciplinary teams and promoting, leading and implementing strategies and change programmes to secure continuous service improvement, successful outcomes and significant operational and service changes.
• Evidence of communicating successfully and working effectively in co-operation with a wide range of internal and external bodies, including statutory and non-statutory organisations, senior managers, colleagues and their representatives.
• Able to deal positively and promptly with colleagues' concerns and personal problems, challenge colleagues on any inappropriate behaviours or poor performance and investigate and deal with complaints as required.

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Kettering and Northampton

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for a full list of the duties of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in stakeholder or community engagement, supported by significant relevant experience.
• Management, Marketing Master's degree or equivalent experience working at Master's level.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice)
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice)

Experience

Essential

• Successful track record of Community Engagement leadership at a strategic level within an organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity.
• Experience in a senior stakeholder engagement role and of developing, delivering and evaluating stakeholder engagement programmes
• Demonstrable commitment to diversity and equality.
• Extensive project management/lead experience, coupled with a specialist understanding of project management techniques.
• Experience of working with faith / belief groups in a professional or personal capacity

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

Newcastle Centre

Newcastle Upon Tyne

United Kingdom

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaises with patients, doctors, staff, other support staff, nursing staff, both surgery and attached, community nursing teams, mental health groups, funeral directors, counsellors, pharmacy, social services, commissioning groups, secondary care (acute and community hospitals), care homes, complex care hub and social prescribers

Job Purpose, Aims and Profile

The Workflow/Admin Assistant post is a multi-skilled position providing a high level of service to patients, internal and external clients and institutions. The post-holder:

Works in Workflow responsible for processing and managing all incoming correspondence (electronically and paper) including coding and keeping the patients records accurate and up to date.

Works in Data responsible for inputting and updating medical data for an agreed set of patients, and all related administrative tasks. General administrative and clerical duties as requested.

Works in Admin responsible for all onward referrals to Secondary Care and other relevant services using systems such as Cinapsis, E-Referrals etc. Organising the timely completion of private medical reports

Works in Reception (although the applicant will not specifically work within reception, they would need to have an understanding of how reception works as there may be times that cover and support is needed) working with the Rapid Health triage system; dealing with enquiries; advising on doctors and nurses availability; recording and passing messages on accurately and efficiently; carrying out a range of related reception duties as appropriate.

Working Hours and Work Schedule

Surgery working week: 08.00 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 08.00 08.00 pm on selected dates. Shared rota with 4 other local practices.

Working hours; normal working schedule between 08.30 and 17:00pm or 20.00 pm Monday to Friday as required.

Occasional Saturdays throughout the year on a rota basis.

Monday; Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday; Friday: daily schedules to be determined.

The post-holder will be required to cover for colleagues who are absent on annual leave or sickness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Sort all prescription requests, both electronic and manual guided by Pharmacy Team

Record any acute prescriptions and pass to the pharmacy team for consideration.

Contact patients (when requested) to pass on doctors instructions and requests.

Add messages/instructions/date for future action to the medication screen.

Sort and place prescriptions ready for collection or according to their destination.

Process all information flowing from/to doctors and external institutions as appropriate.

Check and process any electronic information as appropriate each day.

Process all records from Primary Care Support England as appropriate.

Enter appropriate x-ray results read codes and comments from doctors.

Sort and distribute all processed, scanned and unscanned documents as appropriate.

Add delivery/birth details on mothers and babys screens; including Hospital Unit No.

Assist in the processing of Prior Notification Lists from Open Exeter in connection with cervical smears.

Ensure correct forms are completed and signed by a GP and returned if a patient needs to be removed from the cervical smear recall list.

Check lab links on the screen each day, match any unmatched patients.

Undertake SNOMED coding into EMIS.

Update, maintain, file and retrieve patient records as appropriate.

Scan medical records and file into the EMIS system.

Set up systems in preparation for the working day.

To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.

Process deceased patients notes when required.

Carry out searches of computerised medical records as requested.

Check address template regularly to delete any errors.

Process new patient registrations and questionnaires.

Process deductions of patient notes when a patient leaves the surgery.

Process and manage queries relating to online access requests.

Process and manage all incoming correspondence.

Managing the diary recall system, to include adding requests onto ICE for blood tests and booking appointments.

NHS App and Proxy Access Set up and management

Diary Entries

Recall Support (including Child Imms, Minor Ops & QOF/Recall)

Referrals (ERS & 2WW) - Prepare, process and submit referrals accurately using NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS), Advice and Guidance and other referral pathways such as secure email. Process suspected cancer referrals using C the Signs. Ensure urgent suspected cancer referrals are submitted within required timescales.

Cinapsis Referrals and Admin

SARS

Private Medical Reports

Attend for staff training when necessary.

Receive, sort and circulate/distribute post.

Filing of paper medical records.

Attend any other training courses deemed necessary by the Practice Manager or Operations Manager.

Carry out any other duties as requested by the Practice Manager or Operations Manager.

Other General Conditions

Holiday entitlement is five working weeks per year (pro rata) plus any Bank Holidays that fall on a normal working day.

All employees are required to adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

The job description will be subject to periodic reviews and may be changed in consultation with the post holder.

On Appointment the post holder must agree to abide by the Statement of Terms and Conditions of Service and the Contract requirements; all published Surgery protocols; policies; procedures; guidelines and work-rules; and any other approved instruction & documentation that may be amended and issued from time to time.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working accurately and calmly under pressure
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Can demonstrate versatility, flexibility and enthusiasm

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Previous NHS or other public service experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Face to Face Customer Experience
• Recent use of computer systems

Desirable

• Previous NHS or other public service experience
• Medical terminology training
• Familiarity with clinical records and appointment systems

Employer details

Employer name

Vine Surgery Partnership

Address

Hindhayes Lane

Street

Somerset

BA16 0ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• RMN/RN (Mental Health) NMC Registered / waiting registration

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience, but preceptorship may be available for newly qualified nurses.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Later Life for Tandridge Neighbourhood Service

Tandridge Hub

Caterham

CR3 5RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
• course.
• Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
• and Preventative Strategy.
• Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
• policies.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Health Visitor
• Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
• Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
• group setting.
• Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
• delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
• prioritise workload.
• Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
• nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
• Report writing knowledge and skills.
• IT Competent.
• Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
• Audit and research skills. E
• Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
• Immigration Act (2016). E
• Working Conditions
• Working Arrangements
• Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
• Corporate Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
• codes of conduct to uphold standards of best 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

Somerset County Council

Address

Somerset County Council

Chard Library

Holyrood Lace Mill

Chard

Somerset

TA20 2YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Monitor generic emails accounts and return or distribute correspondence to relevant stakeholders. This will include other generic inboxes managed by the governance and operations function.
• Provide administrative guidance to research project applicants preparing submissions to CCR and DTARS, and signpost to subject matter experts as needed.
• Arrange internal review and approvals of research applications to ensure that all applications are reviewed to the required standard and in accordance with the ethical and regulatory expectations, including the coordination of costings and contracts for applications.
• Maintain guidance documents, SOPs and templates, and circulate updates as required to all stakeholders.
• To be responsible for coordinating and managing the approvals process for modifications (both site and RM/ICR sponsor).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent)
• Commitment to continued professional development

Desirable

• Higher degree qualification (e.g. BSc) in a relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in an administrative. environment.
• Experience of working in clinical research administration.
• Experience of working with staff from a range of backgrounds and different levels of seniority.
• Experience in data entry and validation.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS or HEI environment.
• Experience of the EDGE clinical research database.
• Experience of using digital tools, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate, to improve administrative processes, reporting or workflow efficiency.

Skills / knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work constructively as an individual; as part of a close-knit team; and as part of a wider research community
• Excellent IT literacy: evidence of competence with MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Access
• Strong numeracy skills
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework for conducting clinical research, and requirements for site and sponsor level approvals
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Desirable

• Knowledge of the UK/EU research funding landscape and major public and charitable funders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.

• Monitoring and recording patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.
• Measuring and recording patients height and weight
• Checking patients MRSA status on arrival to OPD, under the supervision of senior nursing colleagues and screening patients if required
• Checking patients identification on arrival to unit and allergy status.
• Performing venepuncture, venous blood sampling and cannulation
• Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the patients in OPD, following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR, venepuncture and cannulation.
• Assists the nursing staff with the smooth running of clinics. Escorting and chaperoning patients where applicable.
• To provide support and supervision for the Band 2 HCAs working in the department.
• Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and procedure and accept responsibility for their own infection control practice and a willingness to challenge others practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of nursing care plans and utilises them in line with trust policy and procedure.
• Understands the dietary needs of patients and utilises diet charts and fluid balance charts appropriately. Working alongside and liaising with members of the MDT as appropriate.
• Undertakes patient transfer and escort duties
• Collecting patients/patients medications from pharmacy
• Collects blood products from the laboratory in accordance with the hospital transfusion policy (The post holder will only perform this task after training and assessment of competency as per trust policy )
• Assisting in the provision of basic care to patients so as to ensure their comfort, cleanliness and well being.
• Reporting to nurses any problems arising during observation of, or conversations with, patients and carers.
• Co-operating with all colleagues to maintain a presentable and safe environment. Ensuring that all patient/public areas (including bedside where applicable) and utility rooms are clean and tidy at all times, and informing an appropriate member of staff when the required standard is not maintained.
• Preparing dressing/procedure trolleys, initially under the guidance of registered staff and following completed competency these tasks can be undertaken independently.
• Assisting nursing and medical staff where required with various clinical procedures, as delegated appropriately by a registered nurse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Health & Social Care
• GCSE/equivalent
• Cavendish Care Certificate or equivalent (completed)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NEWs score
• Previous experience of working in a hospital setting or care setting

Desirable

• Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good organisational skills
• Phlebotomy experience
• IT skills (ability to enter patient data onto computer records)
• Flexibility to meet service needs (eg shift work, covering other departments)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

Initiate and manage day to day running of allocated trial(s) in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and RMH / ICR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) To complete applications to Research Ethics Committees (REC), Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Committee for Clinical Research (CCR)/R&D for new research proposals To ensure trials do not commence until all regulatory, sponsor and local R&D requirements are satisfied Ensure delegation logs are in place for trials and that these are kept up to date Set up and maintain training records as appropriate for staff working on trials To liaise with commercial companies and other funders to establish funding and sponsor contracts for trials and to ensure adequate drug supply for the duration of the trials To liaise with R&D to ensure appropriate material transfer arrangements are in place for trials involving transfer or receipt of tissue Responsible for essential trial documentation compilation and maintenance in Trial Master Files / Trial Site Files / eFiles To liaise with the R&D, pharmacy, finance, contracts and laboratories in set up of trials To assist with data entry and review for the commercial hosted clinical trials.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Life sciences (or equivalent) degree

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
• Minimum of one year's experience of working in a clinical trials setting
• Experience of data entry and data management

Desirable

• Recent Good Clinical Practice training
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of working in the field of cancer

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills including access, excel and power point
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage own workload
• Ability to interact confidently with experts and nonexperts alike
• Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures
• Good attention to detail

Other Requirements

Desirable

• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to attend meetings and conferences
• Willingness to be flexible around contracted working hours ie to attend MDT/research meetings 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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
• To assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by protocol.
• To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
• To participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring that these are reviewed and updated as required.
• To safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
• To be involved with the running of several concurrent research studies.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration;
• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification;
• Basic computer Literacy
• Research methods education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Relevant diploma / degree
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
• Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology, palliative care
• Personal and Leadership Management experience

Desirable

• Experience of co-ordinating IRAS submissions

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the unit, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status.
• To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials, and liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
• To ensure that proposed research projects for which the post-holder has responsibility are registered and reviewed by the Trusts R & D department and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported in a timely fashion.
• To liaise with pharmaceutical sponsors regarding feasibility and implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration;
• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification;
• Basic computer Literacy
• Research methods education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Relevant diploma / degree
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing

Desirable

• Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology
• Personal and Leadership Management experience
• Experience of co-ordinating HRA submissions

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY PRIORITIES

Clinical and strategic leadership in transforming the way the Trust deals with medicines to optimise their use. The expectation is engagement at the highest levels strategically (both within the Trust and local healthcare system), as well as operationally.

Clinical leadership for all aspects of medicines optimisation including digital innovations, data and automation relating to medicines within in the Trust and beyond to the local health community. This encompasses the need for any change management required to maximise the potential of these capabilities.

Clinical leadership for medicines prescribing and administration within the Epic EHR, working collaboratively with KCH and LGT Chief Pharmacists and teams to optimise ensure alignment of medicines across the shared instance.

Enabling excellent partnerships with NHS commissioners, in particular the London regional teams, and Southeast London Integrated Care System, while also building relationships with primary care providers such as GPs and Community Pharmacists to support development of the new neighbourhood models of care..

Provide strategic pharmacy leadership across organisational boundaries, including neighbourhood health, population health management, transfer of care, integrated medicines pathways, reduction of health inequalities and services hosted or delivered by the Trust on behalf of the system.

Working with commissioners to deliver commissioning requirements, managed entry and value from high-cost medicines, and national and local medicines optimisation priorities.

Oversee the development and delivery of safe, efficient and cost-effective aseptic pharmacy facilities through the Trust-wide Aseptic Transformation Programme, and lead the development of an Aseptic Hub facility for South East London as part of the London Region Aseptic Transformation Programme.

Ensure pharmacy oversight and assurance for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), including marketed, investigational and unlicensed ATMPs, so that local governance, institutional readiness, prescribing, procurement, receipt, storage, preparation, release, traceability, transport, administration support and clinical trial arrangements are compliant with applicable UK legislation, MHRA requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice, Summary of Product Characteristics requirements and nationally recognised ATMP pharmacy guidance.

Evaluating partnerships to grow research and innovation potential, through Kings Health Partners and the local AHSN (Health Innovation Network South London). In addition, work with commercial partners to deliver operational efficiencies. Leading and implementing the consequent transformational change.

Address professional career frameworks as these are developed by national workforce, training and education teams and relevant professional bodies such as RPS and APTUK. This to include supporting those defined within the system as trainees as well as the development of individuals post-registration. Encourage and promote the development of Bands 2-4 and the uptake of apprenticeships. Develop the non-registrant workforce at all appropriate levels to secure the appropriate diverse future workforce which is representative of the communities served by the Trust as an Anchor Institution.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Formal management qualification or equivalent evidence of senior leadership development.

Skills

Essential

• Up-to-date understanding of national pharmacy policy, medicines optimisation and NHS strategic priorities.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership across complex pharmacy and medicines optimisation services.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including experience of advising boards and executive teams.
• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams through an inclusive and compassionate leadership style.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within hospital pharmacy services including Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist or equivalent national/system leadership role.
• Experience of delivering significant financial improvement, business planning and commercial decision-making within a highly regulated environment
• Proven experience leading complex, high-profile transformation programmes and organisational change
• Experience of leading highly regulated services and ensuring compliance with professional and statutory requirements
• Experience of influencing and delivering outcomes across organisational boundaries, including working with ICS/ICB partners, regulators, commissioners and other provider organisations
• Experience delivering digital transformation within 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Head of Strategy and Partnership Development (Health and Life Sciences), you will:

• Lead activation and delivery of SC1 Londons two-year catalyst strategy and oversee progress against its activity plan and impact framework.

• Develop SC1 Londons health and life sciences partnership model, building effective relationships across public, academic, charitable and commercial organisations.

• Work across the seven founding partners and three innovation clusters to identify and mobilise collaborative programmes, strategic partnerships and funding opportunities.

• Provide strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to the SC1 London Board and senior leaders, including for engagement with policymakers, investors and external partners.

• Build strong relationships across Londons health and life sciences ecosystem, including SMEs and other innovation districts.

• Translate national, regional and local policy and growth priorities into opportunities for SC1 London and its partners.

• Lead complex cross-organisational programmes, using influence, negotiation and excellent political judgement to build consensus and deliver results.

• Manage relevant resources and budgets and ensure robust monitoring of delivery and impact.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience with evidence of continued learning/development and/or further study

Desirable

• Post graduate management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Senior health and life sciences experience: Considerable senior management experience within health and life sciences, with relevant experience of the NHS, university, commercial, local government and/or charitable sectors.
• Complex strategy, programme and change leadership: Strong track record of developing strategy and successfully leading complex programmes/change across organisational boundaries, translating strategic priorities into demonstrable delivery.
• Partnership development and system working: Extensive experience of developing and delivering partnerships in complex, multi-agency environments, working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries.
• Health and life sciences ecosystem: Strong understanding of the health and life sciences environment and the relationships between healthcare, academia, government, communities and commercial organisations.

Desirable

• London and place-based experience: Knowledge of London's health and life sciences ecosystem and/or experience of working across local systems and communities, with particular relevance to Lambeth and Southwark.
• Financial and people management: Evidence of managing budgets/resources and successfully leading, developing and performance-managing staff and/or teams.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strategic and analytical capability: Demonstrable ability to think strategically and creatively, analyse complex issues, exercise sound judgement and translate ambiguity into practical, deliverable solutions.
• Senior stakeholder influence and political judgement: Highly developed influencing, negotiation and relationship-management skills, with the political awareness and credibility to work with senior leaders and reconcile differing organisational interests.
• Leadership and collaborative delivery: Ability to lead and motivate people across organisational boundaries, create common purpose and deliver through matrix and partnership arrangements where direct authority may be limited.
• Communication and engagement: Excellent written, verbal, presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly to senior and diverse audiences.
• Organisation and delivery: Ability to manage significant and competing workloads, anticipate and resolve problems and maintain high-quality delivery in a complex and changing environment.

Desirable

• Innovation and system thinking: Demonstrable ability to look beyond established organisational structures and ways of working to develop innovative approaches to partnerships, programmes or service delivery.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Proactive and delivery-focused: Self-motivated, resilient and comfortable operating with autonomy, ambiguity and competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on outcomes.
• Collaborative and credible: Able to build trust and effective relationships with people from different organisations, professions and levels of seniority, adapting approach appropriately.
• Constructive challenge and integrity: Willing to listen, question and appropriately challenge different perspectives while demonstrating openness, honesty, integrity and sound professional judgement.

Desirable

• Influential system leader: Demonstrates the credibility, curiosity and personal influence to engage others around a shared ambition and help create momentum for improvement.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond, Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To deliver a high quality care co-ordination service to patients and health care professionals.
• Accurately record on a range of clinical systems all relevant data for each contact and direct appropriately.
• Where demographics are incomplete, complete all necessary checks e.g. NHS Spine to ensure most up-to-date records are available.
• Undertake the booking of appointments across a number of services in line with agreed timescales.
• Provide a first class reception service, ensuring a professional meet and greet, efficient registration and onward referral to the relevant area/service.
• Liaise with the senior care co-ordinator and clinical shift lead regarding any operational issues affecting the flow of patients and ensure excessive waiting times do not occur.
• Follow the failed encounter procedure for all patients that did not attend (DNA) for a face-to-face assessment.
• Coordinate the arrangement of any follow-up care as directed by the senior care co-ordinator or clinical team.
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Liaise with NHS 111 service regarding patients who are out of area, duplicate calls or incomplete information.
• Ensure all equipment and medication is checked at the start and end of shift and report any discrepancies to the senior care co-ordinator.
• Facilitate the transfer of electronic data both internally and externally ensuring that information governance rules are followed at all times.
• Have a full understanding of the clerical backup system to facilitate the smooth transaction from a computer based system to a paper based system.
• Fully comply with the Complaints Policy ensuring all informal and formal complaints and incidents are documented and the process is explained to patients.
• Responsible for undertaking administration duties within the service.
• Ensure regular attendance at operational meetings.
• All training deemed as mandatory to be completed within the specified time frames.
• Perform any tasks as requested that are within the boundaries of the role.
• Ensure that all gtd healthcare policies and procedures form the basis of all decision making.

Other duties

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Commitment to training, attendance at meetings and ongoing
• development.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Polite, friendly, pleasant telephone manner.
• Able to work under pressure / meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of working for the NHS.

Experience

Essential

• At least one years experience of reception or call handling duties.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Evidence of working to defined policies and procedures.
• Experience of using a computer.
• Experience of a busy telephone answering environment.
• Experience of working with the public.

Desirable

• Experience of liaising with multidisciplinary agencies.
• Primary care experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gtd Healthcare

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• *Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
• *State registered radiographer.
• *Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course and/experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent in Mammography.

Experience

Essential

• *Experience in breast screening.
• *Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
• *Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
• *Wide range of practical experience
• *Evidence of team leadership skills

Desirable

• *Experience in general radiography
• *Knowledge of NHS BSP

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Ability to work well under pressure/stressful conditions.
• *Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative.
• *Ability to train and influence colleagues.
• *Ability to problem solve.
• *Ability to participate in audit activities.
• *Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
• *Effective communication skills
• *Effective organisational skills
• *Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
• *Desire to perform well both professionally and personally.
• *Caring, empathetic approach to patients/carers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main tasks and responsibilities

To deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Technician, Patient Services in their absence.

To assist in rota planning for senior rotational pharmacy assistants and pharmacy assistants in stores.

Support and assist in the training of Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists whilst on rotation in the dispensary.

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of Pharmacy Assistants and whilst on rotation in the dispensary, including being responsible for the dispensary CPD drug teaching sessions.

Ensure that general dispensing duties: e.g. checking to-follow prescriptions and posting out of medication are carried out.

Ensure adequate sundries are kept and ordered when needed. Train others in how to order in their absence.

Undertake daily cycle counts, including the verification of stock quantities and expiry dates, and maintain accurate stock records by updating inventory levels in the stock management system in line with departmental procedures.

Ensure stock control is maintained for IVIG medications.

To ensure appropriate stock control of medical gases.

To be responsible for the overall management of the Pharmacy inventory, ensuring that stock checks are undertaken and discrepancies investigated and resolved, making judgements on the impact of any such discrepancies.

To handle card transactions in respect of prescription charges for NHS and Private prescriptions.

To ensure that items taken out of hours are booked out each day to the appropriate Directorate on the Epic system.

To ensure all intubation boxes and resuscitation trays are prepared in a timely manner and are available on hand and in date.

Communication

To work effectively as a leader of the Pharmacy team, motivating and engaging staff in service delivery and development.

To communicate effectively and liaise with ward pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, ward staff and patients to facilitate the dispensing of medication in a timely manner.

To communicate effectively with senior members of staff regarding any problems encountered.

To attend to personal callers and telephone requests in a courteous manner and to communicate effectively with patients, carers, nurses and doctors.

To counsel patients on the use of their medicines providing and receiving complex and/or sensitive information which may require tact or understanding. This may be provided virtually for example on the phone.

To liaise with the private patients team to recoup drug costs from patients inpatient stay and discharges.

Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)

To provide a Pharmacy service to patients of the Trust including labelling, dispensing and providing administration information to the patient.

To work to a standard of working practice to enable accurate labelling, assessing and dispensing of medicine with narrow margins for error.

To undertake accurate dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients and outpatients, in accordance with current dispensing procedures.

To input patient details and prescription details into the EPIC prescription management system to generate labels in a timely manner.

To identify amendments required to the medication label system and refer these to the Digital Pharmacy team.

To assist in managing the stocks of controlled drugs, identifying and investigating discrepancies

To work closely with the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team to support the coordination and dispensing of clinical trial medicines when additional operational support is required.

Deal with returned medication from outpatients. To ensure that it is returned or destroyed according to departmental procedures.

To counsel the patient on the use of their current medication and any new medication that is started by the Trust to facilitate concordance with an emphasis on those patients with poor understanding or difficulties understanding because of language, infirmity etc.

To refer appropriately to ward/specialist pharmacist or the Pharmacy Medicines Advisory Service any complex queries which are outside the expected sphere of competence.

To comply with medicines legislation and Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council in respect of the dispensing of medicines and provision of information.

Policy & Service development

To oversee, develop and implement systems to ensure the effective rotational management of pharmacy dispensary and distribution services.

Ensure that dispensary procedures are maintained, updated and adhered to at all times.

To regularly review dispensary procedures to ensure they reflect current and best practice, proposing and implementing changes.

To audit and regularly review service provision in conjunction with the Chief Pharmacy Technician Operations.

To analyse dispensary errors with the Lead Pharmacy Technician Patient Services and Chief Pharmacy Technician Operations and to implement any change that may prevent reoccurrence.

To follow Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.

People management

To assist in developing and implement induction programs for all new members of staff within the dispensary and distribution areas on the Harefield site.

Liaise with other areas within Pharmacy to obtain and provide cover as necessary.

To assist in the recruitment of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Pre-Registration Pharmacy technicians.

To act as a role model for Pharmacy staff.

To identify own training needs.

To maintain a portfolio of practice.

To participate in the in-service clinical Pharmacy teaching and multi-disciplinary teaching as appropriate.

Information management

To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from prescriptions and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with Trust and departmental policies.

To be proficient in the use of the Epic Pharmacy Stock Control and Dispensing computer system in order to meet the job requirements.

To be competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.

To ensure all team members have a real voice in the development of the Pharmacy service to patients/customers.

To maximise the potential of all team members and to ensure that all team members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan that includes feedback to the individual from a selection of internal customers and team members.

To provide a safe and attractive working environment for team members within available resources.

To abide by the NHS Code of conduct for managers, the Trusts Core behaviours for staff and managers and all other Trust policies, codes and practices, including standing financial instructions, research governance, clinical governance, patient and public involvement and health and safety.

Other Duties

To maintain a broad level of Pharmacy practice.

To participate in Bank Holiday and weekend working as well as late duty on a rotational basis.

To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning

To be aware of, and apply, relevant legislation such as the H & SAWA, COSHH, Medicines Act, GMP etc.

To practice at all times in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council

To provide any other duties commensurate with grade as requested.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. (or equivalent)
• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Holds a current ACPT checking qualification.

Desirable

• Educational supervisor qualification or equivalent
• Edward Jenner or equivalent qualification.
• Member of APTUK

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in pharmacy.
• Experience in training staff
• Good competence in patient counselling
• Experience of stock management

Desirable

• Previous Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Experience of guideline and /or policy development.
• Oral presentation to groups of healthcare professionals

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner and be able to prioritise
• Previous experience in managing staff
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Pharmacy
• Ability to use initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience in EPIC

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Proven ability for team working, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Meet set targets
• Knowledge of one's limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate.
• Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital Pharmacy

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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