Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide the highest possible standards of care and service to all of the residents, as well as in addition to a supervisory role. As a Senior Health Care Assistant you will be in charge of a shift of workers and will take responsibility for the smooth running of the service whilst you are on duty. You will respond to emergencies and provide guidance and support to Care Assistants under the supervision of qualified Nursing Staff.

• To assist residents with those activities which they would usually perform or have in the past performed themselves but cannot now without assistance. The optimum level of independence should be encouraged and supported whilst maintaining the dignity and self-esteem of the residents.
• Contribute to the updating, development and review of care plans, ensuring involvement of residents / representatives at all times.
• Carry out regular checks on residents and the environment throughout the day / night, to ensure standards are maintained.
• To answer promptly to all nurse alarm calls, assessing each situation and dealing with any resident who is seeking help. In cases of emergency to summon the qualified Nursing Staff or Manager and if necessary to call the emergency GP and/or summon an ambulance.
• To assist residents who need help or reassurance, providing drinks or refreshments where required.
• Complete, observe and review care planning needs for residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Companys policies and procedures.
• To administer prescribed medication, following the homes Administration of medication policies & procedure.
• Organise the care staff for the shift, delegate care based on your knowledge of the residents and staff levels and abilities.
• Ensure that all Care Assistants with in your team follow the personalised care plans for residents and encourage them to contribute towards their development and review.
• Develop positive, helpful and caring relationships with residents and their families as required.
• Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Be aware of and comply with Health and Safety and Infection Control regulations and report any actual or potential hazards to the Registered Nurse or Manager.
• Take every opportunity to improve your skills and knowledge both by self-development and by participating in training events organised both inside the home and by outside sources.
• To complete any mandatory training specified during the induction period and thereafter to ensure that you are competent to fulfil the responsibilities of your role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates compassion, dignity, respect and a commitment to promoting independence.
• Communicates effectively with service users, relatives, colleagues and other professionals.
• Demonstrates respect for individual differences, cultural needs, beliefs and preferences.
• Demonstrates reliability, integrity, confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Able to recognise changes in a person's condition and take appropriate action, including escalating concerns.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the care team.
• Able to use electronic care records and other relevant digital systems.
• Willing to work additional hours where required by the service.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Care Certificate completed or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe.
• Relevant training in safeguarding adults, infection prevention and control, moving and handling, health and safety, and basic life support.

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing learning and professional development.
• Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role, including medication administration and other clinical/care competencies as required.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a health or social care setting.
• Significant experience providing person-centred care to individuals with varying care and support needs.
• Experience supporting service users with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and activities of daily living.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary or wider care team.
• Experience recognising and escalating concerns regarding a service user's physical or emotional wellbeing.
• Experience following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience supporting or mentoring junior care staff.
• Experience contributing to care planning, monitoring changes in service users' needs and maintaining accurate care records.
• Experience working in a senior or supervisory 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.

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

Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit

Address

Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit

196-198 Dover Road

Walmer

DEAL

Kent

CT14 7NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 29/09/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Basic level of general education
• City and Guilds 706 1 and 2 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge and knowledge of HACCP systems

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of similar cooks duties

Desirable

• Experience in similar size establishment or organisation
• Experience of special dietary needs

Language Requirements

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradoc Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible to the Lead Pharmacist and Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services to patients within community hospitals clinical area

Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacist in developing, monitoring and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget and the delivery of financial savings as part of the pharmacy FIP.

Development, implementation and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with pharmacists within the clinical pharmacy team and ICT directorate.

Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Integrated Care Directorate and wider UHP pharmacy team.

Monitor, review and report on medicines related incidents within Community Services.

Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in the, Community Hospitals care areas and related units.

To manage, lead and co-ordinate the Community Hospitals teams including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient clinical pharmacy service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy. To also ensure all members of the pharmacy team are trained and competent for their roles.

To act as a role model as a clinical pharmacist and team leader, to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support assistants and all other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To be a lead and role model in the field of Community Hospitals/ Integrated Care locally, regionally, and nationally.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate
• Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)

Desirable

• Current registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Member of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA)
• Active member of Care of the Elderly Group within UKCPA, Member of the Acute frailty Network or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest group
• Postgraduate leadership qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in speciality

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty
• Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties
• Excellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use
• Senior demonstrable pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practice
• Proven skills in effective leadership, successful communication, negotiating, persuasion and influencing
• Proven knowledge of strategic care agendas
• Proven understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locally
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to address highly complex issues
• Proven evidence of CPD
• Report writing skills
• Demonstrable experience of teaching, training and people development
• Demonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship

Desirable

• Proven knowledge of treatment pathways and medicines optimisation priorities with the areas of Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty
• Previous demonstrable experience of providing support to the management of a hospital directorate or division
• Demonstrable experience of designing and developing pharmacy services
• Demonstrable experience in undertaking and presenting research (includes audit, quality, and service improvement projects)
• Demonstrable experience in budget management and staff management
• Demonstratable experience in senior pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practice
• Demonstratable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Proven knowledge and understanding of financial issues
• Well-developed teaching and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supervise garden staff and volunteers, providing clear direction, guidance, and support to maintain high standards across all sites.
• Ability to carry out a full range of horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks independently, without the need for supervision or ongoing guidance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Carry out maintenance of lawns, flower and vegetable gardens, including watering, fertilizing, and caring for trees, shrubs, turf, and associated hard landscaping features such as irrigation systems and water features.
• Manage teams of volunteers and corporate groups on a weekly basis, ensuring guidance and support are effectively provided, while also supporting gardening staff to deliver the same high standards of supervision and assistance.
• Work with external suppliers.
• Take responsibility for the upkeep of garden sheds, workshops, tools, and machinery, overseeing garden staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety are consistently maintained.
• Lead on grounds compliance checks, including daily and monthly playground inspections and routine water feature treatments, ensuring accurate documentation while overseeing and supporting garden staff to carry out these responsibilities effectively.
• Identify and treat pests, diseases, and plant health issues.
• Reporting and updating to the Grounds Manager of any progression or issues.
• Responsible for seasonal growing of vegetables and plants.
• Develop and coordinate work schedules for the gardening team, working closely with the Grounds Manager to incorporate wider operational input, set priorities, and ensure tasks are allocated efficiently and effectively.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture (or
• equivalent qualification). PA1 (Safe Use of Pesticides) and PA6 (Hand
• held Applicators) Certificates. CS30 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a horticultural or garden maintenance role. Experience in kitchen gardens, including crop planning and food production (desirable). Experience in a supervisory or team leader
• position. Experience in planning and delivering seasonal planting schemes. Experience in maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs,
• and herbaceous borders. Experience of growing and managing crops
• within a polytunnel, including planting, watering, feeding, and harvesting. Experience/knowledge of health and safety at work, manual handling and adhering to safe systems of work e.g. risk assessments.

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

Southern Hospice Group

Address

Titnore Lane

Worthing

West Sussex

BN12 6NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the booking of patients within the breach dates and through the correct pathways depending on the triage of referral.

Report any potential breaches to the Administrative and Waiting List Leads.

To work closely with the Endoscopy Compliance Lead, supporting them with any administration tasks including audio typing and sending out of letters.

To take incoming telephone calls ensuring they are dealt with courteously and sensitive manner with due regard to confidentiality.

Resolve enquiries from patients and provide advice, reassurance to patients, carers/relatives, who have concerns regarding appointments or procedures.

When instructed by the Administrative and Waiting List Leads and/or the Endoscopy Operational Compliance Manager, moving patients appointment due to unforeseen circumstances. If cancelled on the day of appointment, contact patients directly, making sure patients are offered a date within appropriate time frame.

To be responsible for ensuring that if a patient is unable to attend an appointment, the vacant slot is efficiently offered to another patient.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Education (equivalent GCSE maths/English)
• Evidence of further education (diploma, NVQ 3 or acquired through training experience to NVQ level equivalent 3)

Desirable

• ECDL (or equivalent experience)
• Database/audit skills qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous admin/clerical experience and evidence of competence of the role
• Experience of working with NHS Waiting Lists
• Customer care Experience
• Working on your own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of electronic reporting scheduling system

Knowledge

Essential

• Organisational skills and the ability to work independently and effectively within a management structure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent telephone manner
• Understanding of waiting list management systems and knowledge of patient record systems

Personal Skills

Essential

• Team focussed
• Able to work 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care provision

• To provide a level of advanced knowledge and comprehensive assessment based on specialist body of knowledge.
• To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• To be able to identify the need for appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results including point of care testing and radiography investigations.
• To undertake advanced physical assessment and non-medical prescribing in accordance with the Trusts policy to meet clinical needs.
• To ensure that patients are informed and consent is gained prior to treatment, investigation, examination and management as appropriate.
• To work out of hours and weekend shifts as needed to ensure availability of advanced clinical skills and visible clinical leadership
• To ensure the safe discharge of patients under your care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team where necessary.

Management/Leadership

• To role model a high standard of documentation within the patients health records.
• To undertake delegated projects and management responsibilities as required.
• To develop and maintain effective and appropriate communication systems with staff and colleagues within the Trust.
• To take every responsible step to see that the working environment is safe, healthy and hazard free for staff and users.
• To utilise effective leadership styles to promote clinical excellence and optimum patient outcomes
• To be aware of care provision in the wider healthcare community and utilise this knowledge to proactively contribute to service development/improvement

Quality

• To work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that care is evidence based and that continuous quality improvement programmes are in place that constantly challenges practice.
• To improve the quality of patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual needs of patients, including issues pertaining to child protection and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• To assist in the collation of data for the service key performance and work with others to ensure continuous improvement on results.
• To work closely with the Trusts PALS department and where necessary participate in investigating incidents and complaints in line with the Trust policy, procedures and timescales, making recommendations about changes in practice and service that may result.
• To advocate the collection of friends and family results.
• To be a role model in the correct use of relevant procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• To assist the Division in benchmarking against other services and developing innovative practice and new ways of working which are productive and patient outcome focused.

Education, training and research

• To promote a continuous learning environment for the nursing and medical teams ensuring that staff have access to information that enables them to practice safely and effectively.
• To contribute to the development of nursing and medical knowledge and skills.
• To teach and support medical staff, nursing staff, students and newly qualified staff as appropriate in the clinical setting.
• To contribute to peer review and supervisory processes.
• To collate information about training and development needs of staff as identified through annual reviews and liaise with the professional development team to ensure these needs are met where appropriate.
• To ensure where appropriate that arrangements are made for educational evaluation and for staff to learn from the outcomes of quality reviews, audits, complaints and investigations.
• To undertake mandatory training as required for the role.
• To be aware of ones own continuous professional development needs and maintain an annual personal development plan.
• To proactively initiate, lead and participate in audit as required and in line with the Trusts audit programme, devising audits and presenting findings as needed.
• To lead on data collection for specific local and multi-centre research projects.
• To ensure that results of mandatory and departmental specific audits are acted on and changes in practice implemented

Professional responsibilities

• To be aware of and act in accordance with agreed policy and procedures, legislation and NMC standards
• To adhere to policies and procedures at all times and ensure that all teams are aware of their responsibilities in relation to these
• To ensure personal compliance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy
• To ensure continuing professional development

The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role, however, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration
• Advanced physical assessment qualification (BSc/MSc level)
• Minor injury qualification (BSc/MSc level)
• Teaching qualification
• IRMER
• ILS/PILS

Desirable

• Higher level qualification in at least one accredited emergency care course e.g. ALS
• BSC Emergency Nursing
• Minor illness qualification
• Independent Non medical Prescribing
• ALS/APLS/EPALs

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as an established ENP within ED/UTC/WIC
• Wound management
• Competent in suturing
• Competent in advanced plastering skills
• Management of fractures and dislocations
• Experience of teaching
• Evidence of undertaking research and audit

Desirable

• Primary care experience

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth understanding of change management
• Able to use NHS IT systems
• Risk management and governance
• Proven competency with high level interventional skills regarding minor injuries/illness

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deputise for the ED band 7 and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.

Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.

To lead and support others in co-ordinating the discharge process and ensures written and verbal advice is available to patients relatives and carers.

Please see detailed Job Description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Current & Active UK NMC Registration
• The necessary experience of working in an Emergency Department

Desirable

• Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

• Completed ILS
• Mentorship / Practice assessor / SLIP
• Venenpuncture and Cannulation
• Plastering skills

Desirable

• Advanced life support
• Evidence of having or working towards having leadership courses

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in triage prioritisation and rapid patient assessment
• Experience in leading or coordinating a team in the clinical area
• Experience supporting junior staff, students/or new starters
• Understanding of infection control practices in the ED

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS + ED targets and performance standards
• Experience in quality improvement, audit, or service service development
• Evident of excellent communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Personalised Patient Support

• Receive and manage referrals from GP practices, health and care professionals, community organisations, other agencies and individuals through self-referral.
• Manage and prioritise an appropriate caseload with support and supervision from the PCN.
• Meet individuals on a one-to-one basis, including home or community visits where appropriate, to understand what matters to them and identify their health and wellbeing priorities.
• Build supportive, non-judgemental relationships using a person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Identify wider factors affecting health and wellbeing, including loneliness, housing, finances, employment and caring responsibilities.
• Work with individuals, families and carers to develop personalised care and support plans.
• Connect and, where appropriate, introduce individuals to suitable community groups, activities, voluntary organisations and statutory services.
• Provide follow-up support to encourage engagement, independence and improved health and wellbeing.
• Recognise concerns outside the scope of the role and make appropriate onward referrals or seek advice.
• Identify, report and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with PCN policies.

Community & Partnership Working

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, statutory services and other local agencies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community services and support available to patients.
• Promote social prescribing across the PCN and wider community and encourage appropriate referrals.
• Attend relevant multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to PCN staff and partner organisations about social prescribing and available community support.
• Work with community partners to identify gaps in provision, unmet needs and opportunities to strengthen local community resources.
• Support inclusive and sustainable community activities, volunteering, peer support and other initiatives that build community resilience.

Monitoring, Data & Service Development

• Maintain accurate and timely records of referrals, interventions and outcomes within appropriate clinical systems.
• Ensure social prescribing activity is coded appropriately in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Gather feedback and outcome information from individuals, families, carers and referral organisations to evaluate the impact of the service.
• Handle personal information appropriately and comply with data protection, confidentiality, consent and information governance requirements.
• Contribute to service evaluation, improvement and planning, including work to address accessibility, equality, diversity, inclusion and health inequalities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in regular supervision and continuing professional development in line with relevant social prescribing competency frameworks.
• Complete required mandatory training and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of the PCN multidisciplinary team.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, lone working, equality and diversity, information governance and health and safety.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the level and scope of the role as required.

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post, including regular travel across the locality and home/community visits.
• Reliable and able to work flexible according to service needs.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, Advanced Level or equivalent qualification, or working towards.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Experience of working in community development, health and social care, learning support, public health/health improvement or a similar setting, including voluntary experience.
• Experience of supporting individuals, families and/or carers, including people experiencing mental health or wellbeing difficulties.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
• Experience of partnership working and building effective relationships across organisations.
• Experience of data collection and/or measuring service outcomes.

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching/interviewing, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with VCSE organisations, volunteers and/or community groups.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide empathetic, person-centred and non-judgemental support.
• Ability to build trust, motivate and empower individuals, adapting support to individual needs and levels of health literacy.
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and engaging people from diverse communities.
• Ability to develop effective, collaborative relationships with colleagues, community groups, partner organisations and other agencies.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, using initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
• Personal accountability and emotional resilience, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Other

Essential

• Access to suitable transport and ability to travel regularly across the locality, including visiting people in their own homes and supporting attendance at community activities where appropriate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Haxby Group (Scarborough)

Address

Lawrence House Medical Centre

1 Belgrave Crescent

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 1UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and scope of the job:

Assist the practice clinical team in the care of our patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Work as part of our well-established team to help provide clinical care and manage acute demand, seeing patients with a variety of conditions.

Act as a focal point of communication between patients, clinicians and other members of the GP Surgery Team.

Duties and responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of team may include any or all of the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Management Team and GP Partners. This will be dependent on current and evolving workload and staffing levels.

The following are core responsibilities:

• Perform venepuncture for patients and phlebotomy clinics.
• Undertake baseline observations blood pressure, pulse, temperature as required on templates and assist with long term condition monitoring, including diabetic foot checks.
• Perform ECG recordings for patients.
• Height / Weight / BMI monitoring.
• Undertake basic wound care/dressings and to refer patients to trained nursing colleagues where necessary for review.
• Assist in seasonal and special projects as required, e.g. flu and pneumonia campaigns.
• Perform B12 and flu injections (not exhaustive), working to PSD and under the instruction of trained nursing colleagues.
• Removal of staples and sutures.
• Assist GP in providing minor surgery sessions.
• Assist clinicians in providing LARC sessions (coils and implants)
• Assist in the assessment, surveillance, promotion and collection of data for patients health and wellbeing.
• Ensure that specimens brought in by patients or taken by clinicians, are tested, and recorded appropriately, or ready for collection by the pathology service.
• Chaperoning duties.
• Ensure clinical areas, couches, fridges and work environments are clean.
• Ensure full sharps bins are removed from room and safely stored ready for collection.
• Additional administrative duties including restocking rooms and ordering supplies, where appropriate.
• Checking calibration due dates for equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring you are compliant with the practices IT system.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Ensure mandatory training is up to date.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager or Partners.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• -Communication skills, both verbally and non-verbally.
• -Competent with computers, especially Microsoft products.
• -Organisation skills.
• -Ability to work as an individual but also as part of a team.
• -Effective time management.
• -Problem solving and analytical skills.

Desirable

• -Systmone (TPP) user skills

Personal Qualities / Attributes

Essential

• -Ability to keep calm in a fast-paced environment.
• -Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• -Sensitive, caring and empathetic in distressing situations.
• -A passion for helping others.
• -Polite and approachable behaviour at all times.
• -Professional and confident behaviour.
• -Motivated.
• -Clear commitment to attention to detail and quality.
• -Willingness to learn and disseminate new knowledge and skills to others.
• -Positive and enthusiastic with a great patient focus.
• -Smart & well-presented appearance.
• -Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious.

Desirable

• -Flexibility to work outside of core working pattern.

Qualifications

Essential

• - GCSE English and Maths (grade C or above).

Desirable

• -Educated to A-level/equivalent or higher, with relevant experience.
• -Evidence of Medical Terminology training.
• -Healthcare training & relevant certificates.

Other requirements

Essential

• -Standard Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate.
• -Occupational Health Certificate.
• 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.

Experience

Essential

• -Experience of working with the general public.
• -Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• -Experience of taking observations from patients.
• -Experience of venepuncture / phlebotomy.
• -Experience of administration duties.

Desirable

• -Experience of working in a general practice.
• -Experience of giving vaccinations.

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

Burley Park Medical Centre

Address

273 Burley Road

Leeds

LS4 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

a. Book, amend and cancel patient appointments using the computer-based booking system (SystmOne) and the telephone call handling system(Cisco Jabber).

b. Arrange cover for clinics within the constraints notified by the Admin Lead.

c. Conversion of appointment slots under the direction of the Admin Lead.

d. Monitor waiting lists and book patients in according to longest wait.

e. Contribute to reducing the number of long waiters the service has.

f. Maintaining stock levels and ordering stock across all services, clinical and non-clinical.

g. To help cover other admin sites when there is the need.

h. Check new referral details for completeness and accuracy using the NHS number and update and amend patient details as necessary.

i. Compare new referral details with any existing registration details to ensure accuracy and avoid duplication. Accurately input patient referral details on to the Trust computer system.

j. Take responsibility for liaising with professional colleagues to avoid unnecessary delays in the referral process.

k. Communicate clearly and effectively with other professionals, outside agencies and patients.

l. Ensure patient information remains confidential and that patient records are secure to assure confidentiality.

m. Use the telephone or written media to make or amend patient appointments and deal with enquiries from patients or staff.

n. To carry out other duties which fall within the remit of this post as required by the Lead Administrator.

o. To contribute to the development of the admin service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in business administration.
• oApplicants with a lower-level qualification who have equivalent experience will be considered
• oSchool leaving qualification (GCSE or equivalent) in maths and English language or able to demonstrate equivalent competence.

Experience

Essential

• oWorking in an office environment where a large and diverse range of callers and visitors are received.
• oDealing directly with customers, patients and members of the public.
• oArranging meetings involving people from different organisations - including co-ordinating diaries, booking meeting rooms and sending out agendas and papers.
• oStock control and ordering supplies
• oContributing to the development of administrative or office procedures.
• oCommunicating effectively with a diverse range of people.
• oHandling personally or commercially sensitive information.

Skills

Essential

• Able to carry out basic calculations using Microsoft Excel.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to other Trust sites to attend meetings and cover admin duties.

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

History taking and physical assessment of heart failure patients. If you don't have this qualification, there is the opportunity to complete the history taking and physical assessment course as part of development and competencies.

Treating and managing the signs and symptoms of the syndrome of heart failure and providing advise and education to patients and colleagues.

Developing autonomous decision making skills in relation to an extended scope of practice and multidisciplinary team working.

Role modelling to junior team members by sharing skills, providing education and working collaboratively across care groups and between primary and secondary care.

Effective and compassionate communication. Ideally they will have an advanced communication qualification, knowing that they will often need to engage in important conversations with patients and their families and carers.

Providing care across sites, meaning a driving license and access to a vehicle is necessary.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
• Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.

Desirable

• Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Counselling qualification
• Palliative care course
• IT training
• Change Management, clinical practice development

Trust 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).

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CAR - Heart Failure

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

Deliver skilled practical care to all patients and participate in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualised patient care.

With guidance from senior staff, assess situations that arise in the peri-operative environment.

Actively support the implementation of Evidence Based Practice and participate in clinical audits as required.

To participate, as required, in out of hours cover, which may include on call cover and rotation onto night duty.

Have an awareness of stock control; support Team Leaders in appropriate stock management.

Input data onto the TMIS system, in order that statistics/patient activity may be accurately compiled.

Ensure all equipment and instruments are maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, document and report any faults immediately to senior staff.

Attend/participate in unit /team meetings.

Support staff under your supervision (theatre support workers, trainee operating department practitioners, student nurses) and act as an effective role model.

Ensure rigorous adherence to infection control practices including hand hygiene and universal/standard precautions.

Ensure all theatre equipment and instruments required for the safe delivery of patient care are available and in working order prior to the commencement of an elective or emergency operating list.

Assist in the preparation and cleaning of the theatre suite, as per standard operating procedures.

Ensure all information pertaining to the patients identification and planned surgery is correct, as per departmental guidance.

Participate as a scrubbed member of the theatre team and carry out safety checks on swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with a second person and reporting on the same to the surgeon, as per departmental policy.

Act as a circulating member of the operating team.

The post holder may be required to stand for long periods when assisting with surgical procedures and to have physical skill and dexterity when handling equipment.

Assist with the safe disposal of instrumentation and clinical waste e.g. body fluids, tissue at the end of surgery, as per departmental, Trust guidance.

Advise Unit Co-ordinator or person in charge of any proposed changes in the order of the operating list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC OR Registered ODP, current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post registration qualification
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of being Nurse in charge

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
• Knowledge of Essence of Care
• Evidence of involvement in benchmarking

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to delegate work appropriately
• Ability to manage a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Other

Essential

• Application of evidence based practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool

Mount Veron Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Managing Services:Produce monthly financial reporting packs which set out clearly performance in all aspects of finance, activity and contractual targets delivery, ensuring a clear story of outcomes and causal factors is provided.Undertake management accounting tasks to deliver month end reporting (i.e. budget journals, accruals etc.)

Improving Services:Produce monthly financial reporting packs which set out clearly performance in all aspects of finance, activity and contractual targets delivery, ensuring a clear story of outcomes and causal factors is provided.Assist the Finance Business Partner in developing business cases as necessary in line with prescribed Trust format and process. Ensure that content of cases is robust and reflect full consideration of options to deliver best value.

Working with others:Be able to work effectively under the direction of the Finance Business Partner as well as independentlyEncourages, supports and facilitates divisional and CSU staff to contribute and innovate for the improvement of patient care and the efficiency, safety, quality and effectiveness of services; finding ways to empower staff to implement their ideas for improvement.

Demonstrating personal qualities:The post holder will be expected to operate with discretion and without direct supervision to deliver the requirements of both the finance function and the Division/CSU. This will necessitate skill in balancing prioritiesActs as a role model to demonstrate the Trusts values and behaviours at all times.

Please refer to the attached job description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Graduate or equivalent experience
• AAT qualified or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience in a management accounts setting. Including month-end, year-end management accounting procedures and forecasting
• Highly developed specialist/expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial and other aspects of legislation and NHS finance policies; QUIP; CIP; SLR; experience and expertise in financial accounting and disciplines relevant to commercial finance including: procurement, human resources, general management theory and information management and technology

Desirable

• Working towards professional Chartered Accountancy qualification
• Examples of the above areas include; Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, Financial Directives, International Financial Reporting Standards/Statements of Standard Accounting Practice, Government Policy as it effects the NHS, Charitable Funds legislation, Audit principles of internal check and control, VAT, EU Procurement Directives, NHS procurement guidance, NHS staffing terms and conditions and employment law
• Understanding of NHS Income and proven ability to analyse variances

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within finance department

Desirable

• Experience within an NHS finance department

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse highly technical issues and provide practical guidance and recommendations that can be understood and acted upon by Executives and users on matters such as capital investment, business cases and savings plans
• The post holder will be expected to operate with discretion and with and without direct supervision to deliver the requirements of both the finance function and the Division/Clinical Services Unit(CSU). This will necessitate skill in balancing priorities.
• Highly numerate; able to analyse reports and complex data sets
• Ability to achieve demanding tasks and objectives against deadlines
• Ability to follow instruction as well as working on own initiative

Personal and people development

Essential

• High personal standard of conduct and behaviour and ability to act as a role model encouraging others to value and respect staff and stakeholders and holds others to account for this

Desirable

• Builds and develops multidisciplinary teams, and maintains constructive working relationships at all levels and disciplines

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide range of individuals, e.g. preparing, and presenting financial information to Management Board members and staff groups, working with Trust senior managers and project managers and assisting external auditors
• Evidence of personal insight, and willingness to learn and change personal style/approach as appropriate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finance - Financial Management (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled high-quality care to children and young people with complex medical needs, in the home or community setting.

To carry out personal care and delegated clinical tasks, providing support for children with complex health needs and those dependent on technology such as ventilators, feeding tubes and oxygen.

To follow individualised care plans developed by the nursing team, having gained competency through an intensive and on-going training programme and with support and guidance from registered nurses.

Further information can be found in the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• One of the following: NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Childcare or equivalent.
• NNEB
• Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math's or equivalent
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker), or
• Equivalent experience together with Level 2 qualification in childcare, Health and Social Care or equivalent and working towards Level 3

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision once trained and deemed competent to provide delegated clinical skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people with special needs
• Experience of team working
• Experience of working variable shift patterns to include nightshifts

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

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile isintended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN (Child) first level registration or equivalent
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Teaching/assessment qualification
• Willingness to undertake NMP qualification
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by training and/or combination of additional post registration/postgraduate specialist training, experience and/or short course, CPD or equivalent. This could include experience of day-to-day operational management, leadership or mentorship of a clinical team

Desirable

• Specialist practitioner qualification (Children's Community Nurse) or equivalent level of community experience
• NMP qualification
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant and broad level of paediatric experience
• Community Children's Nursing experience
• Evidence of managing critical situations
• Experience caring for children with complex medical needs
• Recent clinical experience in IV antibiotic administration, central venous access device care, feeding tube insertion, injections, and wound care
• Caseload management

Desirable

• Attendance at safeguarding and professionals' meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Use waiting lists, on hold reports and other patient tracking reports, to direct outpatient administrators to book outpatient appointments in line with the Trusts Elective Access, Booking and Choice Policy, monitoring booking performance against key performance indicators.
• Work with service leads to ensure Referral to Treatment (RTT) performance targets are met and patients are booked in order of chronology or clinical necessity and in accordance with the TrustsElective Access, Booking and Choice of Day policy and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Check all patient demographics at clinic attendance, updating changes on the patient administration system and administering overseas patient payment forms.
• Manage follow up patient wait list for service by validating the Validation tool completing a test your knowledge and completing and submitting the information to the automation team within theagreed time frame.

Please see the attached job description for full information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE3 or above including Maths and English
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of Health & Safety training
• Educated to NVQ Level 3
• Willingness to undertake NHS specific IT system training including Medway clinic template maintenance, case-note tracking, patient transport system

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of significant administrative experience within a customer focused environment.
• Experience and understanding of outpatient services and performance indicators
• Experience in implementing NHS policies and guidelines relevant to outpatient services
• Evidence of successful process design and implementation
• Proven experience of developing administrative processes, analysing information, and report writing

Desirable

• Past experience of working in an area specialising in healthcare appointment making

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

Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role requires:

• Permanent full-time contracts

• Permanent part-time contracts(Minimum of 15 hours per week)

Please note, weoperate365 days per year, 24 hours per day and there will be a requirement to work a variety of shiftsincluding evenings, nights,weekendand bank holidays. Unsocial hours are payable in addition to the salary quoted, dependent upon working pattern.

Please ensure you read the attached rota requirements before applying for this role to ensure you can meet the requirements.

Training Commitment:

8.5 weeks full time NHS Pathways 999

• 2 weeks NHSP Training,

• 1 week CAD training (all Monday-Friday).

• 2 weeks EMA mentoring (shift work),

• 1 weekNHSP clinician training (Monday-Friday)

• 2 weeks mentoring (shift work)

The training and mentoringisfull time (37.5 hours per week) whether you are applying for a full time or part time position.You willbe requiredto attendthe full 8 weeks of training, no annual leave or days offwill be agreed during this time. Failure to attend will result in your employment with the trust beingterminated.

Please note you willbe requiredto be flexible during yourmentoringperiodas we are unable to plan shifts ahead of time.

Due to licencerequirements,youmustpass all assessments during your trainingtopass the course. You will be offered a resitifrequired,if unsuccessful at the resit your employment will beterminatedimmediatelywith the Trust. In addition to this, you will need to be signed off as clinically safe following mentor and diamond weeks, again failure to meet the required standard will result in your employment beingterminatedwith the Trust.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Registered with the HCPC/NMC (Adult nurses only) with at least two years post registration experience since 2020 in urgent, emergency or unscheduled care
• Evidence of CPD in addition to the minimum requirement of your registering body.
• Evidence of supporting development of less experienced clinicians or non-clinical staff
• Evidence of communicating clinical information clearly and sensitively with patients, relative and healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in telephone triage/remote clinical assessment
• A high level of typing accuracy and computing competence
• Recognised mentoring, coaching or supervision qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

999 Clinical

Crawley

RH10 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared-decision making conversations with patients

Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration, e.g. checking inhaler technique, supporting medication reviews, and medicines reconciliation

Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively

Support, as determined by the PCN, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation including new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists and the locally commissioned MOCH team

Provide specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities

Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients

Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive schemes and patient safety audits

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits, e.g. use of antibiotics, supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services

Work with the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing wastage

Support the practice medication team in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests

Provide leadership for medicines optimisation systems across PCNs, supporting practices with a range of services to get the best value from medicines by encouraging and implementing Electronic Prescriptions, safe repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk medicines

Provide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service - EPS

Develop relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, and mental health

2. Collaborative Working Relationships

Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care

Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders - including patients, senior colleagues, and other professionals

Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague/s when necessary

Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships within the PCN

Liaises with CCG Medicines Optimisation Team where appropriate on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of medicines optimisation messages

Communicate results of audits and prescribing projects undertaken to agreed staff members in a clear, concise way

Communicate with GPs, nurses, practice staff, patients and carers

Need to be able to communicate in potentially antagonistic environments and situations

3. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data

Proven communication and interpersonal skills including dealing with patients and carers

Able to plan and work independently and manage competing priorities

On-going commitment to continuing professional development to maintain theoretical and practical knowledge

Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written

Able to plan own work with a high degree of motivation

Ability to work with others as a team player

Able to prepare and present reports

Able to use information technology e.g. word processing and spreadsheets

Able to adapt to unfamiliar practice computer systems

4. Freedom to Act

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Works independently, work is managed rather than supervised.

Follows SOPs and relevant regulations

5. Management

Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

6. Education Training and Development

Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service

Demonstrates self-development through continuous development activity

Keeps up to date with relevant practice associated with the role

Engaged with the review and appraisal systems within the practice

7. Research and Evaluation

Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature

Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations at practice and local level

Demonstrates ability to apply research evidence base into working place

Demonstrates understanding of principles of research governance

8. Health and Safety/Risk Management

The post-holder must comply at all times with the Practices Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System

The post-holder will comply with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Access to Health Records Act 1990

9. Equality and Diversity

The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

10. Respect for Patient Confidentiality

The post-holder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role

11. Special Working Conditions

The post-holder is required to travel independently between practices and practice sites, where applicable, and to attend meetings etc. hosted by other agencies

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• 2 years relevant post qualification experience with completed PCPEP.
• Prior experience in primary care roles not essential.
• Working level knowledge regarding Microsoft Software Applications such as Excel/Word etc.

Registration

Essential

• Registered technician with General Pharmaceutical Council

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

McKenzie Group Practice

17 Kendal Road

Hartlepool

TS25 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Shortlisting Date: 24-09-2026

Interview Date: 30-09-2026

Why you should join our Team

Come and join our diverse workforce and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

At Leeds Dental Hospital we aim to be a fair, inclusive and supportive CSU with positive caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our Trust values of being kind, open and honest, responsible and one team, make us different from other Trusts and we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. We offer employees a range of value propositions such as job security, possible flexible working, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, option to purchase additional annual leave, salary sacrifice scheme + more.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

• GSCEs or Equivalent in Maths and English

Experience

• Previous Clerical Experience (desirable)
• Previous Reception/Customer Care Experience (desirable)
• IT Skills/computer literate.
• Working within a fast-paced office environment (desirable)

Special Knowledge

• Insight into role and responsibilities of post
• Be fully conversant with Medical Records policies and procedures and have complete understanding of standards to be achieved.
• Be aware of key indicators and service level agreements within the department.

Disposition / Attitude

• Willing to undergo job training as required on a range of Patient Administration and other Systems.

• Able to work on own initiative, within agreed departmental guidelines
• Committed to working collaboratively with colleagues and shareholders
• Professional attitude

Practical Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate with patients and team members
• Able to multitask in a busy environment
• Prioritising and managing your workload.
• Organisational skills

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Cross Site

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS2 9LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.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

• *Degree or equivalent professional qualification, management qualification (e.g. or equivalent experience and Educated to a Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in healthcare data function
• *In-depth knowledge in data Research including experience and training plus further management knowledge to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent.
• *Experience of further professional development
• *Knowledge of Human Tissue Act, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Common law of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR acquired through degree or equivalent.
• *Evidence of relevant continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

• *Experience in technology, healthcare, and research innovation
• *Excellent working knowledge of MHRA
• *Experience in writing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• *Experience of an agile user centred approach to project management
• *Proven ability to negotiate and motivate teams to ensure project delivery.
• *Experience in understanding technical discussions and documentation including data and digital themes.
• *Experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• *Understanding of Research Data Governance process
• *Experience of working with public & private sector funding
• *Knowledge of Data science and data research within the NHS
• *Have demonstrable experience of understanding and implementing key legislation to practice, including the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR), ISO standards and Information Commissioners Office (ICO) guidance.
• *Hold extensive knowledge of NHS data and the use of it in terms of Governance practices

Desirable

• *Understanding of the needs of hospital staff, clinicians, and researchers.
• *Experience working with Commercial companies to service data requests
• *Experience of working in hospital setting

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines and prioritise workloads
• *Flexible approach to work with a strong motivation
• *Strong attention to detail
• *The post holder will be required to work flexibly for this post
• *May be required to work and travel across all UHB sites and externally as required by the role

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 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

You will work with a wider healthcare team, including dietitians, pharmacists, hospital staff, and other professionals, to make sure patients receive safe, high-quality care that meets their needs.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in line with service procedures and clinical guidelines
• Support patients receiving IV therapy and TPN in the community and at home
• Visit patients at home to start treatment, carry out assessments, provide follow-up care, and offer ongoing support
• Teach and support patients, carers, and families so they feel confident managing treatment safely
• Build trusting relationships with patients and provide kind, personalised care
• Keep clear and accurate clinical records, including electronic patient notes
• Monitor how patients are doing and report any concerns or changes straight away
• Use and care for clinical equipment and supplies safely
• Work closely with the wider healthcare team to support the best possible patient outcomes
• Take part in team meetings, service improvements, and ongoing training and development
• Follow safeguarding, infection control, governance, and regulatory requirements at all times

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration nursing experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Adult or Childrens Nurse)
• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience
• Full UK or Irish driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Inizio Engage

Address

Bodmin Community Hospital

Boundary road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description in order to access the full responsibilities of the Senior Clinical Advisor role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the appropriate regulatory body, e.g. as a Registered General Nurse, Paramedic Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Supervision/mentoring training or qualification Leadership/management training or qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience in a range of settings. Experience of working in a multi-professional/multi-agency environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of supporting or managing change.
• Previous experience working within IUC / NHS 111 as clinical advisor or health advisor (or demonstrating a high degree of skill in remote patient assessment). Experience of coaching and mentoring others

Training

Essential

• Willing and able to participate in CDSS training if required. Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training. Previous competencybased training in relevant field. IT experience with word processing, spreadsheets and other packages.

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

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NEAS Headquarters

Bernicia House

Newburn Riverside Business Park

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Although the team is delivering complex programmes on behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), the team is hosted bySouth Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, which means the successful candidate will enjoy all the benefits that working for an NHS Foundation Trust has to offer. These include a generous annual leave allowance (starting at 27 days), career average NHS pension scheme, access to a network of NHS / Emergency Services discounts offered by third party partners and NHS tax free initiatives like a salary sacrifice lease car scheme, plus cycle to work and technology scheme tax saving initiatives.

This role requires Security Clearance, and you will need to have been a UK resident for at least 5 years. For more information on the Government requirements, please visit the Gov website.

This role requires Cisco CCIE full qualification and experience in mission critical Programmes.

Check out our website to find out more about us as an organisation, our programmes, and latest press releases where we celebrate the huge team effort required for a successful delivery.Ambulance Radio Programme - Providing national critical communication solutions to the English, Scottish and Welsh Ambulance Services

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Education

Essential

• Requires specialist skills in 2G/3G/4G/LTE technologies as well as experience of working in agile software development environments.
• Highly technical and requires CCIE full certification with experience working in mission critical Programmes
• WAN/LAN Network Design with over 10 years experience
• Proven technical experience in the field of mobile communications and in particular requirements gathering, options appraisal and technical/operational testing.
• Degree or relevant experience
• Ability to Project Manage high-value, complex implementations.

Desirable

• ISEB Solution Enterprise Architecture
• Experience of working within Ambulance Service
• Experience of negotiating with suppliers

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

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnsley Business Innovation Centre

Innovation Way

Barnsley

S75 1JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide support to meet the individual needs of Practices. Responsibilities may vary across Practices and can include:

Repeat prescribing and medication reviews.

Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Reduce inappropriate poly-pharmacy and wasteful prescribing and address public health and social needs of patients through clinical medication review. This would be a level 3 medication review looking at the patients full clinical condition e.g. blood monitoring, interface care arrangements, social isolation.

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying and addressing medicines related issues.

Interface with community and hospital pharmacy colleagues and develop referral processes between primary care professionals including the promotion of the repeat dispensing service.

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.

Manage Practice formularies to improve the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing.

Work with primary care professionals and patients to implement NICE and other evidence based guidelines.

Act as a source of medicines information for all of the Practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives if stock issues).

Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.

Confidentiality

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow up to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.

They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the PCN policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health and Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the PCN Health and Safety policy.

Safeguarding

All employees are responsible for taking all reasonable measures to ensure that the risk of harm to children and vulnerable adults are minimised. They should take all appropriate actions to address concerns, working to agreed local policies and procedures, including the guidance on Safeguarding, in partnership with other relevant agencies. This includes accessing appropriate training, advice, and support.

Disclosure and Barring Services

This post will be subject to a DBS Disclosure check at the point of recruitment and thereafter.

Infection Control

All employees have an individual responsibility to have knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection prevention and control practice. All employees must comply with Infection Prevention and Control mandatory training requirements.

Equality and Diversity

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited masters degree of pharmacy Degree (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Completed, or working towards, a Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway qualification (CPPE)
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience of using System1.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining an independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
• Can work independently on a day-to-day basis and able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long-term conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Email, telephone & online meetings).
• Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training, and experience.
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.

Desirable

• Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data

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

BWM PCN Limited

Address

Whitehall Surgery, Wortley Beck Health Centre,

Ring Road, Lower Wortley

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 5SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide frontline diagnostic support for software and hardware problems in order to maintain continuity of service to ensure patient care at all times.
• To support processes for all Pathology systems.
• To support processes for the electronic Order Communications system.
• To support IT processes and maintenance of the Pathology IT estate.
• To support improvement of Pathology Systems and promote Service development and improvement within Pathology.
• To support the specific technical and administrative duties in the IT section of the Department, to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
• Provide support both by telephone and on site, to users and clinical sponsors to enable change to user profiles as required.
• Provide a fast, friendly and efficient Call Handling Service to Trust staff and other associated agencies who are experiencing IT related problems. This post is further enhanced with support and training to enable the post holder to resolve minor and medium term issues either immediately or within a specified time period.
• To monitor and process fault calls and IT enquiries.
• To assist the Cellular and Micro Pathology IT Team Manager and the Pathology IT Manager with the delivery of day-to-day tasks and projects, taking ownership of work stream progress, and other elements of project support, under the supervision of the Cellular and Micro Pathology IT Team Manager or Pathology IT Manager.
• Manages elements of projects to improve IT equipment and systems.
• Deliver training where necessary on use of IT systems and processes.

For further details please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree or equivalent level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• IT qualifications, e.g.: European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Degree in IT related subject.

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Previous demonstrable experience and a good understanding of computer (PC) systems, the Windows operating system, principles of software analysis and database application.
• Demonstrable experience of writing and developing effective documentation.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Practical demonstrable experience of problem solving/repair of IT hardware
• Proven ability in using MS Office packages; Excel, Access and Outlook, with advanced skill base within Word.

Desirable

• Demonstrable IT experience
• Demonstrable experience in Process Mapping
• Proven ability to source, research and collate information/data.
• An understanding of Prince2 project principles
• A fundamental knowledge of systems used in Pathology

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• Good analytical thinking
• Good telephone, verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work autonomously without supervision, making decisions or requesting management support as appropriate.
• Work well under pressure

Desirable

• Proven ability to produce business reports and clear, succinct briefings for managers and staff
• Working knowledge of Trust IT systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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