Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary:£13.04 per hour

Department: Out of Hours

Location: Various Primary Care 24 Locations, including St Helens, Sefton, Liverpool, Knowsley, Warrington, Halton, Southport and Formby

Shifts: Bank shifts available Monday - Sunday, Evenings 6pm 11pm and Overnights 10.45pm 8am

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK clean driving licence
• Great communication skills
• Basic computer skills including keyboard and data entry skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct through vehicle inspections, including checking oil levels, tire pressure and tread depth.
• A proactive mind set to seek guidance when required.
• Competent in using 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care 24

Address

4-6 Enterprise Way

Wavertree Technology Park

Liverpool

Merseyside

L13 1FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://primarycare24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

With a broad base of general and specific clinical experience, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will also contribute towards the clinical supervision of multi-professional undergraduate students and the mentorship of trainee pharmacists and postgraduate diploma students. You will also provide support for the implementation of general clinical pharmacy initiatives and participate in audit and clinical research projects.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge & competence

Essential

• Completion of a master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Demonstrable evidence of competence in general clinical practice, including medicine and surgery
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio Applicants undertaking the JPB Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice will be expected to have completed at least two FS2 modules
• Aware of models of non-medical prescribing
• Meets expected levels of practice as defined by others
• Demonstrates a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice

Desirable

• Identifies areas where non-medical prescribing may be applicable to specialist practice
• Identifies areas for practice improvements

Management & leadership skills

Essential

• Understands pharmacy priorities
• Able to organise own workload
• Demonstrates ability to meet service targets
• Ability to utilise email and word processing software packages to support routine work activity
• Collects data regarding service provision
• Ability to evaluate quality of own work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• The ability to manage identified risks

Desirable

• Understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities
• Experience in co-ordinating the day-to-day practice activities of others
• Identifies appropriate measures of service
• Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team
• Reports on data regarding service provision
• Identifies personal development needs
• Ability to work autonomously
• The ability to identify and manage risks

Clinical & interpersonal skills

Essential

• Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills
• Ability to identify and prioritise own clinical workload
• Identifies appropriate therapeutic options
• Demonstrable clinical reasoning and judgement skills
• Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
• Maintains standards of patient care
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the principles of clinical governance
• Demonstrable participation in clinical audit
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Displays honesty and integrity, is aware of ethical dilemmas relating to medicines use, and respects confidentiality

Desirable

• Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options
• Demonstrates experience of clinical reasoning and judgement in practice
• Ability to influence junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
• Enhances the quality of patient care
• Ability to identify and undertake clinical audit
• Demonstrates ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of unavoidable work pressures

Education & training skills

Essential

• Previous experience of delivering educational material to junior colleagues
• Identifies own training needs

Desirable

• Previous experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy
• Meets own training needs

Research & development skills

Essential

• Implements the findings of pharmacy practice research
• Demonstrates awareness of how research evidence is produced and distributed
• Maintains a portfolio of practice

Desirable

• Participation in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings
• Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in clinical 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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you wish to review the full job description for the role of Salaried GP this is available on request

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered

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

Swan Medical Group

Address

Liphook Village Surgery

The Square

Liphook

Hampshire

GU30 7AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you wish to review the full job description for the role of Salaried GP this is available on request

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered

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

Swan Medical Group

Address

Swan Surgery

Swan Street

Petersfield

Hampshire

GU32 3AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To act as a lead specialist Therapy resource using highly developed clinical skills in the theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• To work as part of the ICT team to provide an efficient and effective service over 7 days.
• To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical workload and use clinical reasoning skills to utilise a wide range of treatment options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care.These patients will have complex and rapidly changing physical and psychological needs.
• To demonstrate the ability to carry out Therapy assessments and interventions, including highly developed Therapy techniques and therapeutic handling.
• To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior staff with their patients as required.
• To formulate accurate prognoses, evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes. To recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.
• To assess the need for specialist equipment to maintain patients in their own homes.
• To be pivotal in encouraging and managing appropriate referrals, attending Total Triage meetings and representing service lead at discharge action groups.
• Participate in the promotion of patient-centred care, and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family during the period of assessment,treatment and transfer of care.
• Act as a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.

Communication

• To be able to manage potentially stressful,upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
• To be able to communicate highly complex information sensitively to patients in order to gain cooperation for treatment and valid consent, this may include patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
• Establish,develop and maintain effective working relationship between clinicians,practitioners and managers within the speciality, across the Trust and Ashford & St Peters Foundation Trust(ASPH).

Quality

• Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by CSH Surrey.
• To be responsible for the setting and monitoring of therapy standards and code of conduct.
• To demonstrate a high level of understanding of clinical governance.
• Lead on and participate in key developments relating to the speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
• Set,monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans.
• Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff.To bring instances to the attention of the Manager/Clinical Lead for ICT.

Education

• To provide professional leadership for therapy colleagues.
• Contribute to CSH Surreys clinical supervision programme for staff.
• Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the Service to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the Business Unit and to CSH Surrey.
• Act as a mentor to student therapists and others.
• To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development.
• Lead and participate in education and training programmes within the speciality service, and develop training packages as required.
• Motivate, develop,support and identify training needs for department staff.
• Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department.

Research and Development

• To undertake evidence based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in departmental and service evaluation/research.
• To regularly participate in and lead on appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality.
• To participate in and initiate clinical audit and the evaluation of clinical effectiveness,and to disseminate relevant information to staff.
• To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.

Management and Leadership

• Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice.
• Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.
• Maintain accurate records of the clinical service and ensure that confidentiality of information is adhered to.
• Organise own work and manage own caseload,identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members.
• Implement new initiatives where possible to run a cost effective,timely service.
• In conjunction with other multidisciplinary colleagues, provide monthly reports of case mix,work load and education activity.
• Provide cover for Service Lead as appropriate.
• Develop policies,protocols and clinical guidelines in support of the specialist service.
• Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters.
• Work with the Service Lead and Human Resources Dept in the recruitment, selection,appointment and retention of staff.
• Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same.
• In conjunction with the Service Lead and Team Leaders ensure optimised skill mix for any assigned area.
• Organise any relevant team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these.
• To ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.
• Assist the Service Lead and Team Leaders with planning for the service as an expert practitioner.
• Represent ICT as an expert practitioner in the speciality in external situations, eg. Conferences.

This job description is not exhaustive and the post holder maybe required to undertake other duties from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility of the grade.

This job description is subject to review and development from time to time in liaison with the post holder. As an employee of Central Surrey Health Ltd you will be required to adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within relevant service delivering effective patient focused care.
• Experience of working autonomously assessing and treating patients.
• Proven evidence of advanced organisational/leadership skills and autonomous practice.
• Experience of audit, research & evidence based care.
• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator

Desirable

• Community/primary care experience
• Teaching and assessing

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/Diploma Occupational therapy or equivalent
• Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience including 2 years in specialist area
• Continuing Professional
• Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience

Desirable

• Practice Placement Educators training.
• Member of Relevant Specialist Section

Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment and leadership skills in specialty.
• Decisive, able to make decisions quickly and be assertive.
• Proven listening/counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
• Evidence of teaching skills including teaching patients in how to manage their conditions.
• Ability to clinically lead and influence staff
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues (incl. long term, complex or other conditions encompassing the care of older people).
• Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of OT.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication skills
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical and holistic assessment to direct patient care
• Time management and organisational skills
• Ability to conduct and evaluate own projects successfully.
• Demonstrate an understanding of National agenda for speciality.
• Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations/NSF/CQC
• Ability to carry out audit/ research.
• IT Skills
• Presentation skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to do home visits and supervise complex clinical situations/attend community based meetings and MDTs.
• Good health/attendance record.

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

CSH Surrey

Address

Woking Community Hospital

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist nursing services for people with specialist palliative care needs, including their families and significant others.

To accept responsibility for patients referred to the caseload, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care, which reflects the assessment undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made

To accept responsibility as the named palliative care key worker, ensuring clear documentation in the patients records

To co-ordinate a seamless service through the development of enhanced Multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes and communication

To attend and ensure that appropriate palliative care patients on the caseload are discussed at the weekly MDT

To liaise with local community, social services, paramedics and voluntary organisations in order to develop existing services for clients, carers and health professional

Ensure all patients receive appropriate follow-up and relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment and future care

To work with the MDT to develop, implement and evaluate integrated care pathways and systems of MDT documentation, including the care of the dying person

To work with the Palliative Care Team to support the ongoing implementation of the 5 priorities for care of the dying person

To be responsible for identifying and developing clinical protocols and strategies to enhance both the continuity and standard of specialist care whilst ensuring equity of access to the service

To actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experience of the current service and suggestions for improvements

To liaise with discharge coordinators and ward staff to ensure appropriate and timely discharge/follow-up arrangement in place for patients

To participate in relevant forums at Care Group, Trust, CCG, Cancer Network or National/International Level to represent the service perspective

To ensure all care is given in accordance with agreed protocols and guidelines

To produce and provide all patients and relatives / carers with relevant and accessible written information regarding palliative care in accordance with Trust standard

To forge and maintain effective links within primary, secondary and tertiary care to ensure effective communication

Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse with BSc in a health-related/ relevant subject or equivalent
• Significant post-registration experience working autonomously in a palliative care environment
• Ability to make complex assessments of palliative care patients and their families, providing appropriate advice for symptom management and suitable holistic support resulting in a comprehensive management plan
• Previous active involvement in quality initiatives and / or innovation

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in Palliative care or relevant subject
• Higher degree (MSc) in a health related subject, or working towards
• Relevant post-registration 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.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Bromley

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training & professional development

Essential

• English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent
• Maths GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

• Administration apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical experience
• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Accurate administration and appointment booking skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience Knowledge of Information Technology
• Knowledge of Medical Records Library
• Good understanding of Patient Centre
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• RSA II word processing or equivalent

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff and patients.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Administration and appointment booking experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the theatre team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Assist in the set up of your theatre each morning ensuring all Trust policies and procedures are followed.

Assist the scrub practitioner in setting up for surgical procedures including equipment,such as; diathermy machines, suction and endoscopic stacks

Act as the secondary checker when counting swabs, needles, instruments and sterilefluids with a registered member of staff, ensuring any discrepancies are communicatedwith the theatre team.

Circulate for surgical procedures ensuring sterility is maintained, and instrumentation,equipment and sundries are available as required by the registered practitioner

Take responsibility for ordering and maintenance of stock levels, of specialist items and resources in the unit.

Assist in the smooth running of theatre lists by sending for patients as required and escorting patients from theatre to recovery area with the appropriate handover.

Undertake the checking-in procedure when receiving patients from the ward into the Anaesthetic Room,

Participate in peri-operative care team

Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the clinical environment and theatre equipment

Organise the required equipment and medical staff needed for the list.

Monitor the patients condition and take appropriate action if there is any cause for concern.

For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in care or care related subject
• Level 3 in direct care

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of Essence of Care benchmarking

Desirable

• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Reputation for high standard of patient care
• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Basic IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Deliver a range of nursing services including wound care, dressings, immunisations, and cervical screening
• Undertake health assessments and screenings (e.g. blood pressure, ECGs, spirometry)
• Support patients with long-term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and Hypertension
• Administer and vaccinations and umminisations in line with Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

Health Promotion & Patient Education

• Provide advice on lifestyle changes, including smoking cessation, weight management, and exercise where required
• Support national screening and vaccination programmes
• Promote patient self-care and wellbeing

Chronic Disease Management

• Run clinics for chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease)
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans in collaboration with GPs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

Administrative & Team Duties

• Maintain accurate clinical records using the practices IT system
• Ensure clinical equipment is maintained appropriately
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a Nursing team
• Experience of working within a General Practice setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree and NMC registered.

Desirable

• Qualifications in Long Term Condition Management such as Diabetes, and Respiratory conditions.

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

SSP Health

Address

Montague Medical Practice

Fifth Avenue

Goole

East Yorkshire

DN14 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To provide day to day management of the histology laboratory in collaboration with other team leaders and the histology laboratory manager. To provide all line management duties for the histology laboratory team being managed.

Key responsibilities

Facilitate the provision of the clinical technical services of the histology laboratory by supervising and instructing staff and maintaining resources.

Communicate to the Laboratory Manager such information as is required to maintain the continuing provision of the services.

Communicate to and assist the Laboratory Manager with personnel or personnel related problems.

Deputise for the Laboratory Manager in their absence.

Undertake training of scientific and support staff.

Maintain adequate consumable and reagent stock levels.

Act as a training officer for the department

Main Tasks:

Supervise staff, organise and prioritise workload to meet demanding deadlines.

Ensure lower grades of scientific and scientific support staff comply with Health and Safety protocols as set out in relevant documentation and that laboratory and surrounding area also comply with Health and Safety.

Assist in the validation and verification and production of Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory analyses, use of equipment and care of the working environment.

Facilitate the keeping of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables, including those under rigorously controlled temperature environments, as appropriate for each product, to ensure patient safety.

Maintain maintenance contract for temperature monitoring system in the laboratory.

Undertake audits according to departmental schedule.

Co-ordinate all aspects of NEQAS registration and EQA submissions.

Audit Histology error logs to identify and resolve problem areas, identify areas for improvement though rigorous root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action

Gather, analyse and troubleshoot monthly operational statistics for the Directorate Manager.

Arrange service contracts for the laboratory as required and monitor maintenance for RLUH site.

Requisition repairs of laboratory or equipment by the hospital estates department.

Arrange annual maintenance contracts for laboratory equipment, standing orders and consumables including all sites where appropriate.

Perform appraisals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Approve degree
• HPC registration
• MSc or relevant experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• IBMS Specialist diploma in histopathology

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience in a histopathology laboratory

Desirable

• Evidence of practical experience in: non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry, renal and muscle biopsies.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience of in-house training of staff
• Experience in managing health and safety

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge of histology
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient confidentiality
• Working knowledge of computers
• Understand and implements quality assurance
• Understanding of the need for health and safety in relation to themselves and others

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of ability to interact with other groups of staff
• Evidence of good verbal skills

Desirable

• Motivational skills
• Evidence of ability to write in-house documents
• Undertake 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.

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

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1)To provide a clinical technical service to the POD wards, including the taking of comprehensive medication histories and to provide a cost-effective one-stop dispensing service involving accuracy checking patients own drugs and assessing their suitability for reuse.

2) To provide a cost-effective one-stop dispensing service to wards, involving accuracy checking patients own drugs and assessing their suitability for use, arranging re-supplies of patients drugs, liaising with G.P.s, nursing homes and ward staff, assessing patient concordance and providing counselling and education where necessary.

3)To provide a topping up service on wards for individual patient drug supplies under the direction of the Dispensary Manager or Senior Technicians and in accordance with procedures.

4) To support the clinical pharmacists on POD wards in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care for patients.

5) To liaise with GPs, nursing homes, doctors, ward staff and other healthcare professionals to provide complete pharmaceutical care for patients.

6) To interpret medical notes and test results, identify pharmaceutical and clinical problems and refer to the appropriate medical staff or clinical pharmacist.

7) To counsel and educate patients and carers on the correct use of their medication and assess their understanding of the medicines prescribed.

8) To assess patient concordance, identify patients requiring compliance aids and arrange provision of the necessary aids in both primary and secondary care.

9) To facilitate patient discharges to ensure timely and effective discharge supplies of medication are available for individual patients

10) To perform a final accuracy check on prescriptions and orders which have previously been clinically checked by a pharmacist and in accordance with Trust procedures, and ensure dispensing errors are corrected by the appropriate member of staff.

11) To develop, implement and manage a training package for technical staff in the systems used on POD wards and to assess, train and supervise other technical staff in the systems used on POD wards to ensure optimal and continuous service, adherence to procedures and safe systems of work and expansion of systems to other areas of the Trust.

12) To consult with ward managers and train nursing staff in the systems used on POD wards and provide pharmaceutical information and advice, and be prepared to give lectures on pharmaceutical topics to other healthcare professionals and patients where appropriate.

13) To carry out audit projects independently and in conjunction with other pharmacy staff to improve and develop service provision and to contribute to the review of existing systems and implementation of new procedural guidelines.

14) To co-ordinate and participate in the provision of a patient counselling course for technical staff and to assist with the education and training of all members of staff, other healthcare professionals and patients.

15) To participate in personal development review and appraise and perform personal development reviews on other staff members.

16) To assist in the provision of directorate financial information and analysis and the implementation of directorate service quality and cost improvement initiatives.

17) To attend any meetings relevant to the role and appropriate training courses for technicians, to encourage other staff to undertake further training and to

participate in such training schemes necessary to keep relevant pharmaceutical and clinical technical knowledge up to date.

18) To advice nursing staff on the correct storage of goods supplied by the pharmacy with regard to security and stability.

19) To contribute to the recording and reporting of clinical and non-clinical incidents.

20) To liaise and provide support for the Senior Technician Team in the management of ward service activities.

21) To act as a role model for student technicians and other members of technical and support staff and provide mentoring, assessing, induction and training of student technicians, pre-registration pharmacists, dispensing assistants and any other relevant members of the pharmacy team

22) To undertake Continuing Professional Development in order to keep pharmaceutical knowledge current, ensure best practice and comply with requirements for entry on the pharmacy technician register.

23) To carry out dispensing of prescriptions, including extemporaneous prescriptions, unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs, and in-patient and outpatient prescription in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice.

24) To co-operate in staff rotation within the pharmacy departments of the Trust including all dispensaries, the aseptic department and out patients and to participate in Saturday, Sunday, Bank holiday and late night duties as is considered appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist or other senior manager.

25) To observe the recommendations contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements and to assist in ensuring that work carried out in the department is in accordance with these and any other recommendations which may be issued from time to time by the Department of Health or Medicines Inspectorate.

26) To observe the regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.

27) To co-operate in the operation and development of computerised systems of stock control and medical speciality costing and to assist in maintaining reasonable stock levels, in accordance with the policies that are in force.

28) To assist in maintaining reasonable stock levels, in accordance with the policies that are in force, in the section of the pharmacy in which (s)he is currently employed and to assist in ensuring correct storage and turnover of stock to maintain quality and potency.

29) To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.

30) To liaise with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.

To participate in pharmacy and ward based stock audits under the direction of the Senior Technicians.

32) To assist in the receipt and issue of goods in pharmacy and to check delivery notes and invoices if required.

33) To participate in pharmacy objectives set by the Trust, the National Patient Safety Agency, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection, the Department of Health (including the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency) and others to meet clinical governance targets, develop patient care, improve clinical outcomes and ensure compliance with all standards expected for hospital pharmacy services and interface between primary and secondary care.

34) To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments, orders received into the pharmacy and regular audits of the accuracy of computer and paper records.

35) To dispense clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol, ICH GCP guidelines and European Directive under the direction of the clinical trials technician/pharmacist.

36) To undertake special dispensing and manufacturing involving the use of aseptic techniques to a suitable standard in preparation of sterile products in accordance with aseptic procedures and under the direction of the Aseptic Services Manager.

37) To undertake cytotoxic reconstitution and dispensing in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Aseptic Production Manual and in accordance with the criteria set out under COSHH regulations and Regional and National standards.

38) To support equality and diversity.

39) To undertake any other related duties, which may be required

Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, as part of a team
• Computer literate
• Smart and clean appearance
• Pleasant and helpful attitude
• Good time management skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience with the Electronic Medicines Management systems, including file maintenance, standard and ad-hoc reporting
• Demonstrate Dispensing Experience
• Demonstrable post qualification hospital pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Patient Counselling
• Experience of working on wards

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Technical Accuracy Checking Qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences with appropriate underpinning knowledge
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Processional Development
• Ability to train staff
• Ability to understand role and service priorities

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L97AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead on the strategic direction, planning, and longterm development of pharmacy services within the Acute and Emergency Directorate.

Shape the design, implementation, and evaluation of advanced, patientcentred pharmacy services aligned with Trust strategy and national standards.

Work collaboratively with consultants, senior nursing staff, and operational leaders to optimise medicinesrelated pathways and models of care

Develop and implement robust systems and service structures that support highquality pharmaceutical care across the Acute and Emergency village.

Provide structured daily leadership, ensuring appropriate staffing, workflow planning, and service prioritisation for the Acute and Emergency pharmacy team.

Lead ongoing service evaluation, identifying and delivering improvements to support safe, effective patient care and enhanced team performance

Oversee the training, competency development, and advanced practice progression of pharmacists and MMTs within the Acute and Emergency pharmacy team. .

Provide specialist teaching to rotational pharmacists, postgraduate trainees, and pre registration cohorts.

Lead medicines-related Acute and Emergency education for multidisciplinary colleagues and support broader Trustwide learning initiatives

Work with primary, community, and secondary care colleagues to ensure safe and effective transitions for patients moving into and out of Acute and Emergency settings.

Contribute to the development of shared care protocols, discharge pathways, and communication processes that support continuity of care.

Promote integrated working and best use of medicines across organisational and professional boundaries.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills for the relevant specialist role
• Working knowledge of medicine related legal and pharmaceutical regulations
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Self motivated and able to motivate/inspire others showing enthusiasm for the position
• Able to empathise with patients and colleagues
• Methodical and attention to detail

Desirable

• Highly computer literate including MS Word, Office and PowerPoint
• Able to affect and manage change

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational masters degree in pharmacy
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
• Full NMP (Non-Medical Prescribing) qualification

Desirable

• Management qualification
• UKCPA (UK Clinical Pharmacy Association) membership

Experience

Essential

• Managing a team
• Demonstrable experience in delivering a relevant specialist pharmacist role in acute care
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education

Desirable

• Experience of prescribing biologic/immunomodulating therapy
• Presenting at national conferences
• Managing and delivering projects
• Delivering medicines value and commissioning across landscape
• Experience of working across clinical pharmacy networks

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

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
• Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
• Flexibility required
• Cleaning experience essential
• Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
• Cleaning to high standards
• Adhering to polices and produces
• Overtime is also regularly available

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Previous Domestic experience

Desirable

• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Daily commination with theatres teams to ensure that instrument needs for surgery are available for use in a timely manner.

Arrange for instruments to be transferred as required between hospitals across Liverpool University Hospital sites and returned following use.

Daily liaison with sterile services to identify and prioritise equipment for next day use known as Fast-tracking.

Receive, record and manage loan instruments both into the trust in a timely manner and also to arrange for these to be returned safely and in a timely manner back to the loner company following use while maintain record of all Loan instrument use for cost and quality analysis.

Manage all instrument repairs to ensure that instruments which are broken, require sharpening or need replacing are done so swiftly to that these instruments are always available for use.

Carryout expiry date checks on all instruments and return out of fate items when expired for reprocessing.

Maintain storage areas for sterile instruments as per trust requirements in line with regulatory and infection control requirements.

Refer to full job description and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in a relevant healthcare science NVQ Level 2, pertaining to instrument or theatre support worker coordination, procurement or relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the implementation of Manual Handling regulations, PPE, COSHH and completion of risk assessments.

Desirable

• Understanding of regulatory requirements such for medical devices, MDA/ MHRA and Department of Health CJD requirements

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a Theatre, Hospital Procurement or SSD environment in a recognised Band 2 or equivalent support role. Knowledge and understanding of instruments and clinical demands essential to role
• Excellent technical and communications skills and the ability to inspire motivate and lead staff.
• Ability to provide clear and precise detailed explanations on the essential quality and safety requirements for the handling and storage and ordering of surgical instruments form service providers and expertise in the use of instrument Tracking & Traceability systems.

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with both undertaking internal quality audits and author and present reports to management on effective solutions on best management of instrument assets.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the operation of "Permit to Work" systems pertaining to device decontamination equipment.
• Provide a detailed knowledge of the actions and limitations within SSD for the reprocessing of instruments and the complexities and timescales involved.
• Be fully conversant with the Department of Health requirements for the processes to minimise the spread of Prions such as CJD with regards to endoscope decontamination.
• Have a detailed understanding of Department of Health, Health Building Notes for the storage of sterile goods in the preoperative environment.

Desirable

• Ability to review technical data from instrument manufacturers, against specified and pre agreed parameters set by the trust for reprocessing requirements.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan and set objectives to maximise instrument utilisation and efficiency delivered through exceptional communication with both theatre management and clinicians alike.

Desirable

• Ability to come up with effective and innovation to changes in responses to clinical need in line with current regulations.

Other

Essential

• Be flexible to meet the needs of the service and staff. Manage own time effectively as needed. Working on own initiative and drive. Self-motivating and has a positive can do attitude. Creative thinker and inspirational role model and as part of a Team
• Has own driving licence or ability to access transport easily. Ability to work across different Trust sites as needed and when required to drive Trust transport.
• Lead by example at all times. Work in a manner which always demonstrates safety to self, other staff, visitors and patients.
• Working within a strict quality driven governance framework to national objectives and department of Health requirements

Desirable

• Responsive to change and positively review and adept to new technology or methods of working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Sterile Services

East Road, Broadgreen Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a localised catering service observing health, safety and hygiene procedures and maintaining high standards in all aspects.
• To deliver good principles of customer care ensuring helpfulness, awareness and compassion to patients, visitors, staff and colleagues.
• Regeneration of chilled/frozen food and preparation of sauces.
• Preparation of patient meal trays.
• Plating and service of cold and hot food items with meal delivery to patients, including service of condiments.
• Probing and recording food temperatures. Recording of equipment temperatures.
• Beverage service to patients. Washing and refilling of patients water jugs and beakers.
• To take the patient orders and communicate the requirements to the catering department.
• Clearing of meal trays, crockery and cutlery for all food areas.
• Collection, segregation and disposal of catering waste materials.
• Cleaning duties within the kitchen and other associated areas in accordance with departmental cleaning schedules to include equipment, work surfaces crockery and cutlery.
• Ordering and receipt of goods from the main catering production unit in accordance with the agreed stock requirements ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Completion of catering department procedural paperwork such as temperature checks and monitoring.
• To undertake training as required to fulfil this role and any further training which will enhance both personal effectiveness and also the delivery of high standards of service.
• To work co-operatively with colleagues as part of the team and perform additional duties as and when directed by the catering supervisor

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous catering experience at a supervisory level
• Previous Industrial Catering experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why food hygiene is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge
• Knowledge of Cash handling and till systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Basic data inputting either manually or using a computer/tablet
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisation skills

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work flexibly and at other sites when required.
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• ILM certificate NVQ 3 in catering subject/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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to operate Instrument Washer Disinfectors, Sterilisers and undertake manual Handling duties and the use of IT bar code and scanning and labelling systems and scanning of medical instruments sets through all stages of production. All training provided.

safe efficient practices for Decontamination, Instrument assembly & Sterilisation of Instruments & equipment within predefined Quality Standards.

Ensuring that operational Activities fully comply with all Health & Safety procedures & guidelines.

Utilise & share knowledge.

Flexibility to drive Department Vehicles.

Please refer to Full Job Description for Roles & Responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Decontamination and or Sterile Services or equivalent. or 2. Undertake and successfully pass the required qualification within 2 years of employment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a medical device's decontamination environment or GMP cleanroom such as (aseptic, medical device production, pharmacy or other quality driven production environment)
• Excellent technical and communications skills and the ability to inspire motivate and lead staf
• Experience in dealing with both undertaking internal quality audits

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to review and understand technical data from equipment against specified and pre agreed parameters.
• Possess an understanding of safety requirements and controls in this or similar environment. and experience of following procedures and other work instructions
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of working and maintaining an environmentally controlled cleanroom environment and the relative standards including monitoring and testing of these areas.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of the Department of Health requirements for the processes to minimise the spread of Prions such as CJD and other infections cases with regards to instrument decontamination.

Other

Essential

• Be flexible to meet the needs of the service and staff. Manage own time effectively as needed. Directed by SOP's. Self-motivating and has a positive can-do attitude. Creative thinker and inspirational role model.
• Working within a strict quality driven governance framework to national objectives and department of Health requirements

Desirable

• To demonstrate examples in response to change and positively review and adept to new technology or methods of working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

East Road

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for analysing and abstracting complex patient clinical records and applying clinical coding rules and conventions.

Inputting clinical coded data onto the Patient Administration System (PAS) for inpatient, day case and outpatient attendances within the timescales agreed between the Trust and user organisations.

To assist the Clinical Coding & Data Quality Manager in actively monitoring the completeness and timeliness of coding reporting within the strict monthly deadlines, raising any problems, including any backlogs, and their causes to the relevant divisional manager and any senior clinicians concerned.

To attend internal and external meetings, events, and training as and when required and participate in and organise clinical coding workshops, awareness sessions and roadshows for all levels of staff.

Attend multidisciplinary meetings to promote a thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical coding and its rules and conventions and raise awareness of the importance of complete, accurate and timely datato all levels of staff within the Trust.

To lead the development, implementation, promotion and maintenance of local policy and guidance agreements that relate to clinical coding issues within the divisions. Ensure that all local staff adhere to policy agreements and that they are reviewed regularly and stored in a logical fashion.

To assist in the induction, training and mentorship of all staff involved in clinical coding.

To be aware of the reporting requirements of the divisions and provide regular feedback on coding, where it affects these areas, as well as specialist advice on the interpretation of diagnosis and procedures.

To facilitate the data recall process by being the point of contact for providing details of codes used for specific diagnostic conditions and operative procedures for clinicians, service managers and information staff.

To communicate effectively with non-clinical staff, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and managers both internal and external to the trust on coding issues. Attend multidisciplinary meetings, which require clinical coding input, providing regular feedback on coding issues to divisional management and ward staff.

To participate in regular training to ensure that coding/leadership skills are continually being broadened and updated, by attending specialty workshops and in-house training as outlined in a personal development plan. Be responsible for maintaining their own portfolio of evidence.

To assist the Trust in maintaining a high data quality standard by raising queries regarding anomalies found in the recording of data held on the PAS with the appropriate staff. Any unresolved problems should be discussed with the Clinical Coding Manage

The post holders work will be carried out within the framework of both Trust and Digital Services policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ACC qualification

Desirable

• Supervisory Management Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years continuous experience as a Clinical Coder
• Experience in supporting staff new to the coding process

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of the Clinical Coding process including the purpose and uses of coded data, NHSE clinical coding standards
• Knowledge of PAS systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office and email systems (including Outlook/Groupwise)
• Understanding of Healthcare Resource Groups - how they are assigned and used
• Understanding of Financial Flows and why Clinical Coding is crucial to its success
• Understanding of the Clinical Coding elements of Data Quality Indicator scores
• Ability to prioritise and delegate work in accordance with Business needs

Desirable

• Experience coding obstetrics, gynaecology, and neonatal specialties
• Evidence of ongoing professional development e.g. attendance at specialist coding workshops
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff to achieve Trust Targets

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details

Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.

Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.

The recording of a patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.

Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

The recording of patients dietary intake when indicated in the patients plan of care.

Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.

Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.

Removal of cannulae, catheters and nasogastric tubes

Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care)

Naso-gastric/PEG feeding once the tube has been passed and checked by a registered professional

Prepare and maintain environment for clinical treatments and investigations

Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery

Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested

Chaperoning and escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.

Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.

General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include:

• 1. Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate
  2. Oxygen saturation monitoring
  3. Recording of peak flow
• Undertake blood glucose monitoring, venepuncture and/or cannulation upon the direction of the registered nurse
• Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the Registered Nurse responsible for the patient at the time.
• Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
• Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking
• Provide a verbal handover of the patients care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3

Knowledge

Essential

• Reputation for high standard of patient care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Basic Computer Skills

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Mental Health Nursing or Registered Mental Health Nurse currently registered with NMC.
• Practice assessor/supervisor.
• Post registration, specialist training relevant to specialty.
• Access to a car and a full driving licence

Desirable

• Qualified - Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working and supporting patients and families, managing difficult and challenging mental health conditions including behavioural and psychological side effects of dementia, and patients who are nearing end of life.
• Experienced in mental health assessment.
• Experienced in developing care plans, delivering care and clinical interventions.
• Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working.
• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, instruct and direct others; work is managed, not supervised.
• Experience in dealing with managing emotional issues.
• Clinically competent at Band 6 level.
• Experience of teaching, training, supervising and assessing skills.
• Treat patients with dignity, compassion and respect always.
• Be non-judgemental and inclusive, respecting diversity in background, culture and beliefs.
• Working with patients in their own homes and care / nursing home environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to receive and provide complex information which may be sensitive / contentious, where negotiation may be required and there could be barriers to understanding.
• Assess, develop and implement care plans and respond to deterioration in mental health or increased risk.
• Using judgement when assessing and evaluating mental health conditions and progress.
• Work as part of a team and support the development of others.
• Patient Advocacy skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Manual Handling knowledge and skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work situation.
• Understanding of the health needs of people in their care and health promotion.
• Awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area.
• Understanding of a range of clinical approaches.
• Requirement to work in or manage unpleasant working conditions / environments e.g. body fluids

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and Person Specification for details of main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional SaLT qualification
• Member of RCSLT
• HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Completed RCSLT NQP competencies
• Previously working in a health MDT

Desirable

• Previously worked as a SaLT within an Autism service
• Previously worked as a SaLT in mental health

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of the relationships/interactions between Autism - Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Mental Illness

Desirable

• Awareness of a range of specialist assessment tools

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's Hospital

135 Shooters Hill

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage and maintain a caseload of clients throughout their chosen lifestyle intervention.

Develop individual, evidence-based, tailored support plans based on assessed needs. These plans will include individual and group-based interventions, signposting, and referrals to other health, community, and voluntary services.

Work with clients to set SMART goals using evidence-based knowledge, NICE, and NHS guidelines.

When delivering nutrition/weight management sessions, you will be responsible for taking weights and waist measurements in a compassionate and confidential manner for clients who wish to monitor their progress.

Contribute to the service's monitoring and evaluation, including completing the required data set. This will include following up withclients who do not engage with support and identifying cohorts with multiple risk factors and thosemost at risk.

Ensure that patient-related documentation is entered into electronic health records with high accuracy and completeness.

Work with managers and IT support to maintain data quality and improve data collection where necessary.

Assist managers and clinicians in achieving contracted targets by ensuring data is entered accurately and promptly.

To manage one's own time and priorities when providing service.

To undertake any other reasonable tasks determined by managers and Connect team colleagues.

To ensure that the confidentiality of staff, patients, and carers is maintained in line with the organisation's policy.

To support safe and effective team practices.

To work closely with team members to provide a flexible service and be willing to assist other staff as and when required.

Attend community and promotional events to talk about the service as required.

Effectively communicate work capacity and pressures within the team and ensure the smooth running of administrative provision. Raising with the line manager any barriers to safe and effective working.

To attend all mandatory training courses required and comply with health and safety regulations as part of personal development, e.g., systems training, fire awareness training, Personal Development Reviews (PDR/Appraisals)

Responsible for the designing/ uploading and staffing rotas for the Weight Management and Nutrition team.

Work as part of the wider Team to offer support in effectively delivering the Rotherham Healthwave

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in managing highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Caring and compassionate nature, with the ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, and compassion to service users.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work under limited supervision but willing to access support and escalate issues, as necessary.
• Ability to travel between sites, with own transport and hold a full UKlicence

Desirable

• A basic understanding of common mental health problems
• Knowledge of behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Experience providing help, support, and/or counselling on a one-to-one or group basis
• Working knowledge of electronic health records systems, particularly using SystmOne
• Qualification in health and wellbeing or health coaching
• Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequalities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.

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

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Valley Health Centre

Saville Street

Rotherham

S65 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the requirements of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Proven and significant leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus
• further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Significant evidence of continued professional development
• Significant management experience at senior level in the NHS or other public healthcare related industry
• Proven Board level experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a politically
• sensitive and complex environment
• Proven record in transferring processes and roles between locations.
• Commissioning expertise in healthcare environment
• Significant experience and understanding of proven implementation of project management methodologies
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Education sector knowledge
• Experience and/or understanding of the Health Economy
• Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on
• engagement
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between different health and social care bodies including individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Commercial expertise
• Awareness of relevant public and private sector business management best practice
• Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
• Strong external communications skills in a politically sensitive environment and experience in handling media
• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of
• stakeholders as required
• Extensive experience of delivering presentations to large groups of
• stakeholders in often pressured and politically sensitive environments
• Ability to analyse highly complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
• Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate initiatives
• Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Ability to provide informative reporting on finances and impact to Board management
• Experience of project and programme management techniques and tools such as Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects
• High level critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
• Ability to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support innovation initiatives

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working
• to tight and often changing timescales
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
• Experience in leading a major change initiative with entrepreneurialism in a challenging organisational environment
• Experience of creating a new team and motivating and inspiring colleagues to work together to achieve a common objective
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Ability to work effectively between strategic and operational activities where required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
• Determination, perseverance, and resilience
• Flexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment

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

NHS Dorset

Address

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Use of judgment to ensure that patients with no prior appointment who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.
• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required.
• Ensuring new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately.
• Enter requests for home visits into the computer.
• Action repeat prescription requests.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private work (non-General Medical Services).
• Retrieve and re-file records as required.
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc. are filed electronically promptly and in correct patient record.
• Opening and closing premises.
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners, Practice Manager or Operations Manager.

Applicants must be able to adhere to strict confidentiality, GDPR, Equality & Diversity and Quality guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate, good communication skills, good telephone manner, able to prioritise work, keyboard and computer skills, ability to adapt to changing circumstances, previous receptionist experience, customer service, computer experience, general office procedures, customer care filing systems (paper & electronic), works well in a team, works well under pressure, friendly, kind and caring.
• Good general standard of education to include Maths & English qualifications. Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP Practice and use of SystmOne.
• Ability to touch type, hospital or other medical environment experience, medical terminology, patient information systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Stapenhill Medical Centre

Address

Fyfield Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE15 9QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stapenhillmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

The General Practice Assistant will support GPs and the wider practice team by undertaking a combination of routine administrative and appropriately delegated clinical tasks.

The role is designed to reduce avoidable workload for clinicians, improve the flow of day-to-day work and help ensure patients receive timely, accurate and well-coordinated care.

The postholder will be employed by East Kennet Primary Care Network (PCN) and will work primarily at Old School House Surgery, Great Bedwyn.

The full scope of the role is set out in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which applicants should read carefully before applying.

The postholder will work closely with GPs, nurses, administrative staff and other members of the practice team.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Reviewing clinical correspondence and recording relevant information accurately within the patient record
• Supporting clinical coding, patient recalls, registers and follow-up processes
• Completing routine factual sections of forms for GP review and signature
• Assisting clinicians with patient-related administrative tasks and agreed communications
• Supporting long-term condition review preparation and follow-up activity
• Undertaking basic clinical observations and procedures, such as blood pressure measurement, urine testing, ECG recording and phlebotomy, once trained and assessed as competent
• Liaising with patients, carers, healthcare professionals and other services
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential patient records
• Recognising when a matter requires clinical judgement and escalating it to the appropriate clinician

This is a developing role, and the balance of duties may change over time in response to practice needs, service priorities and the postholders training and competencies.

The postholder will:

• Work within agreed practice policies, protocols and professional boundaries
• Undertake only those clinical duties for which they have received appropriate training and competency assessment
• Seek advice or escalate concerns where information is unclear or falls outside the scope of the role
• Participate in supervision, training, appraisal and ongoing professional development
• Manage their workload effectively and communicate competing priorities
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues across the practice and East Kennet PCN

The postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, staff and the business of the practice.

All information must be handled in accordance with:

• UK data protection legislation
• NHS information governance requirements
• Practice and PCN confidentiality policies
• Relevant records management and data-sharing procedures

Confidential information must only be accessed, used or shared where there is a lawful and legitimate reason to do so.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Support the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk
• Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check appropriate to the role
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect
• Treat patients, carers and colleagues fairly and without discrimination
• Follow health and safety, infection prevention and incident-reporting procedures
• Report concerns, risks or hazards promptly to the appropriate manager

The postholder will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and practice administration by:

• Taking responsibility for the accuracy and quality of their own work
• Raising concerns about quality, safety or risk
• Participating in relevant training and competency assessments
• Contributing to team discussions, service improvement and shared learning
• Reflecting on their performance through supervision and appraisal

This summary should be read alongside the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which provides the full details of the responsibilities, requirements and boundaries of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• GCSEs, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
• A good standard of written English, numeracy and digital literacy
• Willingness to complete the recognised General Practice Assistant training pathway and required competency assessments
• Willingness to undertake role-specific clinical training and demonstrate competence before carrying out delegated clinical duties

Desirable

• Completed or currently working towards an accredited General Practice Assistant qualification or training programme
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in healthcare, business administration, customer service or a related subject
• Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare training
• Training or competency in phlebotomy, ECG recording, blood pressure measurement, NHS Health Checks or other relevant clinical skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative, customer-facing or patient-facing role
• Experience of communicating effectively and building positive working relationships with a range of people
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, entering information and handling confidential or sensitive information
• Ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide practical support to colleagues
• Ability to follow agreed procedures, recognise the boundaries of the role and identify when clinical advice or escalation is required
• Demonstrable commitment to learning and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice, primary care, the NHS or another health or care setting
• Experience of using a clinical system, particularly SystmOne
• Experience of clinical coding, patient recalls, workflow management or processing clinical correspondence
• Experience of supporting long-term condition review preparation
• Experience of undertaking basic clinical observations or procedures, such as blood pressure measurement, urine testing, ECG recording or phlebotomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kennet Primary Care Network

Address

Old School House Surgery (Bedwyn)

Church Street

Great Bedwyn

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 3PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ramsburyandwanboroughsurgery.com/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Utilisation of SystmOne clinical system
• Consult with patient face to face and by telephone as required
• Undertake home visits when required
• Prescribe, refer, treat and advise patients as required
• Respond to clinical queries from the wider team
• Contribute to completion of the clinical task group
• Fair share of clinical administration, including tasks, bloods, and other general duties,
• Complete medical reports as and when required (shared out across the team)
• Provide support to the wider clinical team including being available to our highly experienced ANPs when required
• Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time

(please note, protected time will be available for certain duties)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• GP registrar training
• Completion of GP vocational Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using Systmone clinical system.

Desirable

• Experience or interest in training other trainee GPs and trainee practitioners.

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Queen Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 8HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://bramleyonline.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)