Job description

Job responsibilities

Making Appointments for Imaging Department following waiting lists and cross covering modalities, answering the phones and checking patients in at the main reception desk for the imaging department. Liaising with professional staff to ensure that urgent patients are dealt with in acceptable time scales. Assisting the team lead as per necessary. Actioning tasks in a timely manor, avoiding delays in patients pathways.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Good level of further education qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Previous office skills in administrative roles and reception work.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with patients in a health care setting.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Communication skills both oral and written.

Desirable

• To be able to work within a team.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

• IT skills and the ability to learn new computer systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS knowledge.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft office package.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Professional registration

Essential

• Good basic education

Desirable

• NVQ 2/3 and or Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience in acute/emergency nursing care

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Moving and Handling skills
• Importance of confidentiality, privacy and dignity
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan

Desirable

• Wound Care Management
• Removal of sutures
• Recording 12 lead ECG's
• Application and problem solving of plaster casts

Other requirements

Essential

• IT literate/ must be able to use a computer
• Must be able to undertake nursing observations and able to recognise a deteriorating patient
• Is able to participate as a team member
• Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff

Desirable

• A special interest in urgent care nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is about much more than delivering digital systems. It is about taking accountability for ensuring digital services solve the right problems, deliver the intended outcomes and continue to meet the needs of patients and staff over time.As Deputy Director, Digital Service Owner, you will lead the evolution of the Trust's digital services through a user-centred, outcome-focused approach. You will work closely with clinicians, operational colleagues, patients and partners to understand user needs, improve services and ensure investment decisions deliver meaningful benefits.You will be responsible for ensuring digital services are safe, effective, sustainable and continually improved, balancing user needs, organisational priorities, risk and available resources. You will oversee service strategy, delivery, adoption, performance and optimisation, ensuring teams focus on real-world outcomes rather than simply implementing technology.We're looking for a leader who understands that service ownership means accountability. Someone who can create the conditions for multidisciplinary teams to succeed, champion user-centred design and agile delivery, and ensure every digital service delivers value for patients, staff and the communities we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or professional registration

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Digital, Informatics, Technology, Business Change or related discipline.
• Extensive specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate study or equivalent senior experience.
• Agile, Scrum qualification. NHS Digital Leadership Programme.

Desirable

• Evidence of senior leadership development. Portfolio, Delivery, Product, Service Management or Change qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within NHS, healthcare or similarly complex organisations.
• Experience of service ownership, product management or digital delivery leadership.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing complex digital products and services through their lifecycle.
• Experience developing digital strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience managing substantial budgets.
• Proven experience of developing successful business cases, funding bids, investment proposals or transformation programmes that have secured external funding or investment.
• Experience of benefits realisation and service performance management.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders at executive level.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Expert understanding of service ownership principles.
• Strong understanding of NHS digital strategy and transformation.
• Strategic planning and organisational leadership capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Financial and commercial management capability.
• Strong risk and governance management skills.
• Ability to analyse highly complex information and make evidence-based decisions.
• Expert knowledge of user-centred design and service improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of agile delivery methods and digital product management.
• Strong understanding of NHS funding mechanisms, national transformation programmes and digital investment routes.
• Ability to influence regional and national stakeholders and develop compelling investment cases that secure funding and support organisational priorities.

Other requirements

Essential

• Strategic thinker with ability to translate vision into delivery.
• Strong focus on outcomes and benefits realisation.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style. Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
• Passion for improving patient and staff experience through digital services.
• Demonstrates SCFT values and behaviours.
• Able to bring pace, value and innovation.

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager

Responsible To

Practice Manager

Job Purpose

The Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day operational management of the practice, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, responsive and high-quality services to patients.

The post holder will provide leadership across reception and administration services, complaints management, patient experience, premises and estates, health and safety, governance, business continuity, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

The post holder will act as Deputy Practice Manager and support the strategic objectives of the practice whilst ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the strategic development of the practice.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Operational Management

• Day-to-day operational leadership.
• Service improvement and operational performance.

Reception & Administration Services

• Management of the Reception Team.
• Rotas, performance management and workforce planning.

Patient Access & Capacity Management

• Oversight of patient access and appointment systems.
• Demand and capacity planning.
• Appointment utilisation and access performance monitoring.
• Coordination of additional clinical capacity where required.
• Development and implementation of patient access procedures.

Complaints & Patient Experience

• Management of complaints, concerns and compliments.
• Patient Participation Group and patient feedback.

Premises & Estates

• Day-to-day premises management.
• Contractor management and maintenance programmes.

Health & Safety & Compliance

• Risk assessments.
• Statutory inspections.
• Compliance monitoring.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Policies and procedures.
• Audit and action plan management.
• Governance oversight.

CQC Readiness

• Inspection preparation.
• Evidence gathering and compliance monitoring.

Business Continuity

• Business Continuity Lead.
• Emergency planning and service recovery.

Workforce Development

• Non-clinical induction.
• Training and mandatory training compliance.
• Workforce development support.

Deputy Practice Manager Duties

• Deputise for the Practice Manager.
• Attend meetings and represent the Practice Manager when delegated.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Leadership and line management experience.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Experience of complaints management.
• Experience of operational management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of governance and compliance.
• Experience of implementing service improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Primary care experience.
• Understanding of CQC regulations.
• Health & Safety qualification.
• Management qualification.
• Project management experience.
• Estates or facilities management experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whitley House Surgery

Address

Crompton Building

Writtle Road

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current RM registration with the NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
• Certificate in mentorship/practice supervisor
• Full UK driving license

Desirable

• Working towards NIPE qualification
• Attend regional units 5 days a year to work within both low and high risk environments
• Attended appraisal course
• Level 3 Safeguarding training
• Sound knowledge of child protection
• Sound knowledge of domestic violence
• Sound knowledge of substance misuse
• Sound knowledge of women and birthing people with additional needs

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate compassion and empathy with service users

Aptitudes

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Approachable and Flexible attitude to work for the needs of the service
• Demonstrate strong motivation and ability to work autonomously
• Adaptable to changing practices and service modernisation
• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
• Current knowledge of professional issues on a local and wider NHS level.

Abilities and Skills

Essential

• Able to recognise own limitations in order to seek advice appropriately
• Able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Able to undertake all midwifery duties without supervision
• Able to coordinate/lead midwife for the service area in the absence of the line manager
• Basic neonatal and adult life support knowledge and skills.
• Able to coordinate / lead midwife for the service area in the absence of the line manager

Desirable

• Ability to manage sickness cover in absence of the ward manager
• Ability to implement staff contingency plan and deploy staff appropriately in periods of high activity
• Evidence of ward management / teaching

Physical Skills

Essential

• Well-developed IT skills
• Able to recognise own limitations in order to seek advice appropriately
• Contribute to creating a positive working environment

Technical skills. You must be able to meet the minimum of 4 of the following competencies:

Essential

• Basic neonatal and adult life support knowledge and skills
• Management of epidurals including giving 'top ups'
• Parent education
• Conduct and manage antenatal clinics
• Able to coach students and new staff members
• Perineal repair
• Perform and interpret CTG's

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high quality care. He / she will be prepared to work within the divisions as a Named Nurse, within a Team taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.

You will be expected to take a patient caseload of 4-5 patient's depending on acuity and to time manage and prioritise tasks accordingly

The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and the evidence base nursing

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• RSCN or RN Child
• Current NMC registration
• Significant general paediatrics experience
• BLS within last year
• Functioning at minimum diploma level.

Desirable

• PILS provider

Experience

Essential

• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document legibly and Precisely

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children and family.
• Competent in IV drug administration

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Tiger Safari Ward, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) OR Qualified Post Graduate Certificate or above from a provider university as part of the CYP-IAPT programme e.g. EMHP, CWP
• Professional Registration with recognised National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England) OR Professional registration with recognised National Body (BPS, BABCP)
• Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) OR Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to EMHP/CWP
• Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Course or willing to undertake course within 12 months of appointment.

Desirable

• Therapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Demonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy
• Knowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice
• Working knowledge of Children related legislation
• Experience of inter-agency working
• Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Desirable

• Experience of working with Students/ Learners
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field.
• Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered
• Undertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning
• Undertaking mental health assessments
• IT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems

Desirable

• Post qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS
• Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elm House

The Priory Unit, Lea Bank Close

Macclesfield

SK11 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be experienced in setting client-centred rehabilitation goals and will offer a family-centred service. This role requires close liaison andworking in partnership with community therapy services and/or other appropriate agencies.

You will support children to work towards meaningful goals focusing on functional skills and independence in areas of self-care, school/work andleisure/play, alongside their families and local teams.

You will need to have experience of delivering evidence based Upper Limb rehabilitation approaches.

You will be responsible for supporting the development of knowledge and skills in this area and will contribute to service development alongside the team.

There is the potential to participate in departmental audits or research projects. There is also the opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills through participation in team and hospital wide continuing professional development programmes, supervision of junior staff members and students, appraisal, in-service training and joint working.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of post graduate education in relevant clinical area.
• Has achieved or is working towards Masters degree or showing capacity to work at Masters degree level

Desirable

• Leadership training/qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering goal-directed upper limb assessment and activity-based intervention approaches
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of patient group with knowledge of cerebral palsy (all classifications of GMFCS & MACS), acquired brain injuries, orthopaedic conditions, trauma and developmental disabilities.

Desirable

• Experience in management and development of operational policies
• Previous experience as head/lead of department/service.

Additional Skills

Essential

• Adherence to College of Occupational Therapy and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of the evidence-base for rehabilitation of children with asymmetric motor presentation e.g. hemiplegia/unilateral cerebral palsy
• Advanced clinical practice skills with outstanding clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others and setting own priorities when dealing with complex and sensitive situations.
• Exceptional team building skills to manage and develop individual and team performance.

Desirable

• Ability to design or manufacture paediatric neuro-splints or mechanical devices for the upper limb and the implementation of advanced treatment techniques for development of functional skills.
• Membership of specialist organisations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evelina London

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary: To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current and ongoing training needs . Job Responsibilities: Professional: Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, food hygiene, sun protection. Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions. Running well person clinics and health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise. Facilitates change. Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness. Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse. Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for ear irrigation. Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests. Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines. Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines. Suture removal. Take ECGs Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Assist in the provision of minor surgery. Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written). Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained. Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilizer and emergency equipment. Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times. Managerial: Contribute to the assessment of service needs. Assist patients to identify their health needs. Contribute a nursing perspective to the practice development plan. Manage and organise individual patient consultations. Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards. To attend staff meetings. Ensure effective relationships and communications with the PHCT and other agencies. Support the practice clinical governance agenda. Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines. Attend meetings within and outside the Practice as requested/deemed appropriate Educational: Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager. Participate in clinical supervision where required and as appropriate. Support others with their training and development needs. To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills. Personnel: Maintain good industrial relations. Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission. Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and departments safety rules. Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning. Facilitates a learning environment within the team. Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Engaging with and contributing to issues/processes involving Health & Safety in the workplace. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will be expected to participate in any training programme that are relevant and within the scope of a Primary Care Healthcare Assistant and are implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Developing the role to its full extended, incorporating the whole range or processes and procedures that are deemed able to be carried out by a Primary Care HCA. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the practice and will: Communicate effectively and appropriately with other team members ensuring good relations and excellent team working are the paramount objective Communicate effectively with patients and carers ensuring that patient well-being and quality medical treatment is paramount Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Personnel: Maintain good industrial relations. Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission. Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and departments safety rules. Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning. Facilitates a learning environment within the team. Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. FLEXIBILITY This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive description of every duty performed by the Healthcare Assistant role, but rather a guide to the type and nature of the duties. In a small business such as Holdenhurst Road Surgery flexibility in the duties undertaken and the hours worked are essential to achieve the objectives of a smooth running practice. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that fall within the scope of this role, that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager and that relate to the efficiency and smooth running of the Practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control including Public Health issues in the local area
• Understands the requirement for PGDs, PSDs and associated policy
• LES/DES/QoF/CQC related clinical and administrative work
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Venepuncture
• Management of Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, Spirometry and CHD
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities.
• Interest and basic knowledge in long-term conditions.
• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people in all communities
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
• Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role, e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
• Able to work from an asset based approach, building on existing community and personal assets.
• Able to provide leadership and finish work tasks
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
• Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach
• Knowledge of community development approaches.
• Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.
• Experience of working in a complex organisation.
• Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses.
• Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing.

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

Shelley Manor & Holdenhurst Medical Centre

Address

Beechwood Avenue

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH5 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.smh-mc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level education or functional skills, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene
• NVQ level 1&2 in Cleaning Sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a domestic role
• Experience working in a public facing environment

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success.We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

#LI-Onsite

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills) qualification in Maths and English or equivalent experience
• Food hygiene certificate or to be completed during induction

Experience

Essential

• Experience of customer service or food preparation in a retail catering environment

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of food hygiene requirements in a catering environment
• Knowledge of infection control procedures e.g. MRSA, Hand Hygiene, COSHH
• Able to support families in a compassionate way, using different methods of communication to suit the situation, and know when and where to refer someone to
• Able to manage different tasks, prioritising workload throughout the day
• Work effectively as part of a team and coordinate with different team members
• Computing skills, including the ability to use software relevant to the role e.g. till operation

personal attribute

Essential

• Able to manage different tasks, prioritising workload throughout the day
• Respect and accommodate the diverse backgrounds, and needs, of families

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Becton Centre for Children & Young People

Sevenairs Road

Sheffield

S20 1NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

******We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.

This role has been assigned occupation code 5436 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job GOV.UK.Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success.We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

#LI-Onsite

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills) qualification in Maths and English or equivalent experience
• Food hygiene certificate or to be completed during induction

Experience

Essential

• Experience of customer service or food preparation in a retail catering environment

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of food hygiene requirements in a catering environment
• Knowledge of infection control procedures e.g. MRSA, Hand Hygiene, COSHH
• Able to support families in a compassionate way, using different methods of communication to suit the situation, and know when and where to refer someone to
• Able to manage different tasks, prioritising workload throughout the day
• Work effectively as part of a team and coordinate with different team members
• Computing skills, including the ability to use software relevant to the role e.g. till operation

personal attribute

Essential

• Able to manage different tasks, prioritising workload throughout the day
• Respect and accommodate the diverse backgrounds, and needs, of families

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to lead the operational management, governance and strategic development of Homecare Medicines Services across University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective and sustainable delivery of all homecare medicines used within the Trust, working closely with pharmacy, clinical, procurement, finance and operational colleagues. As the Trust's lead for homecare medicines, you will oversee existing services, support the introduction of new therapies and treatment pathways, and ensure compliance with national standards, contractual requirements and best practice guidance.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care by ensuring medicines are supplied safely and efficiently through homecare providers, while also maximising financial value and supporting medicines optimisation initiatives across the organisation.

As a senior member of the Pharmacy team, you will provide professional and operational leadership to the Homecare team, develop staff, drive improvement projects and represent the Trust at regional and national homecare networks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery, development and continuous improvement of Homecare Medicines Services across the Trust.
• Managing and developing a team of pharmacy staff to ensure safe, efficient and patient-focused service delivery.
• Acting as the Trust's professional lead for homecare medicines, providing specialist advice and guidance to pharmacy and clinical teams.
• Developing new homecare services and treatment pathways, ensuring appropriate governance, financial and contractual arrangements are in place before implementation.
• Working collaboratively with consultants, pharmacists, nursing teams, procurement colleagues and homecare providers to improve patient outcomes and service performance.
• Monitoring and managing homecare contracts, service level agreements and provider performance to ensure quality, compliance and value for money.
• Leading on financial oversight of homecare medicines, including invoice reconciliation, contract pricing validation and budget management.
• Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators covering operational, clinical, financial and patient safety measures.
• Leading investigations into incidents, complaints and service deviations, implementing improvements to enhance quality and patient experience.
• Ensuring all homecare services comply with Royal Pharmaceutical Society standards, National Homecare Medicines Committee guidance and relevant NHS policies.
• Driving digital transformation and innovation within homecare services, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and patient care.
• Leading quality improvement, audit and service evaluation projects to support ongoing service development.
• Supporting education and training across the Pharmacy Department to improve understanding and governance of homecare medicines.
• Representing the Trust at regional and national meetings, contributing to the wider development of homecare services.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience in Homecare.
• oExcellent working knowledge of current legislation, Department of Health guidelines and National Homecare Medicines Committee guidance concerning homecare services.

Desirable

• oProven knowledge of financial / operational procedures and budget management

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services OR MPharm
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

• Further clinical, research, leadership or management qualifications

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with proven ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
• Can prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Pharmacy Dept, Level 5, Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• To be educated to GCSE or equivalent level, including qualification in English language.
• Holds a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant qualification, such as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant BTEC or equivalent, or holds an NVQ4, BTEC, HNC or higher apprenticeship in a relevant field of child development and has significant experience in working with children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Shows demonstrable evidence of attendance at recent short courses in speech, language, and communication

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience in working with children and/or young people with a range of speech, language, and communication difficulties.
• Significant experience working with or within a Speech and Language Therapy Service.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of different therapeutic interventions and techniques and ability to evaluate their use.
• Good understanding of the development of language and communication.
• Ability to work unsupervised in the delivery of therapy.
• Good analytical and reflective skills.
• Good organisation, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy.
• Awareness of relevant national policies and procedures pertinent to children's Speech and Language Therapy, eg School and Early Years Curricula and current best practice, Children's and Families legislation, Children's Safeguarding.

Other

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job

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

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Coral House

Longbow Close

Shrewsbury

SY1 3GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as the named School Health Nurse for an identified High School, college and a cluster of Primary schools.

To manage the defined caseload, using a public health approach to provide and maintain a high-quality service that promotes the physical and mental health of the school aged population and their families.

To lead to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 519 and co-ordinate the delivery of public health interventions for the post holders assigned schools under the direction of the 0-19 Team Leader. This will include health screening/surveillance health assessment, immunisations, and a requirement to support the health needs of any vulnerable children/young people within the caseload. Work in collaboration with partnership agencies to address the needs of vulnerable children including those on the child protection register.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The named School Nurse will be responsible for co-ordination of the School Health Plan with their named schools on an annual basis.

2. Contribute to an integrated Public Health Nursing Service by linking to education settings and other partner agencies

3. Lead on the recommended health assessment and reviews including:

Reception/Year 1 (age 45) school entry assessment (transition from 05 HCP school entry questionnaire; Providing Year 6/7 (age 1012) assessment at transition from primary to secondary school.

4. Supporting mid-teens reviews, when young people are embarking on the next transition stage as and when required in national and local specifications.

5. Lead and coordinate a core programme of interventions according to agreed procedures, ensuring that Trust targets are met.

6. Undertake comprehensive health assessments for identified children and young people, including annual health assessments for those in local authority care in line with the Healthy Child Programme 4-19 years of age.

7. To contribute to the delivery of the national immunisation programme for school aged children.

8. Plan, implement and evaluate interventions according to changing health needs to improve health outcomes. Consult, advise and educate children, young people and families to enable them to effectively manage their health needs.

9. Perform home visits to children and families advising on all aspects of health as appropriate.

10. Working in partnership with other key stakeholders to safeguard and protect children and young people.

11. To contribute and take part in regular team meetings and contribute to multi-agency groups as appropriate.

12. Working collaboratively to support children and young people where there are identified health needs, or where they are in the child protection system, providing therapeutic public health interventions for the child and family

13. Provide training where necessary to young people, parents, teaching personnel and other professionals.

14. Provide signposting to other services and agencies, referring and liaising appropriately.

15. Take and act upon referrals from other agencies and services, as appropriate.

16. Provide a confidential support and advice service; that is easily accessible, for young people within a high school or other venue on a regular basis.

17. Organise, facilitate and participate in health promotional and health educational activities in schools and community settings, working in partnership with school staff and with other statutory and voluntary agencies.

18. Utilise opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles, positive mental health and the public health agenda.

19. Ensuring children not in employment, education or training, or children educated at home receive the universal offer.

20. Complete PDRs and return to work pro-forma as required to the designated named staff within the team.

21. Ensure performance data is collated in a timely manner

Clinical

1. Maintain active status on NMC register acting in accordance with the professional code and guiding documents in adherence with Revalidation Framework.
2. Develop a working knowledge and experience of IT systems
3. Maintain contemporaneous, factual records in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies.
4. Be aware of current working practices in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
5. Manage their time effectively to ensure prioritisation of workload in order to achieve agreed deadlines.
6. Be responsible for own professional updating and keep abreast of current research based practice.
7. Participate in study days as appropriate and be aware of current developments and research within the area of practice.
8. Observing the complaints and disciplinary procedures in accordance with the Trust policy.
9. Report sickness absence and return relevant forms to line manager.
10. Maintain portfolio of professional development.

Leadership

1. Provide supervision, where appropriate to support the skill mix team
2. Undertake appropriate delegation within team.
3. Support other School Nurses and staff within the team, including the induction of new staff members. Ensure effective learning experience and opportunities to achieve learning outcomes for skill mix team.
4. Develop specialist knowledge and expertise in an area of practice appropriate to service needs and, act as a resource to colleagues and other professionals in the chosen area e.g. Asthma, Behaviour Management. Allergy etc.
5. Develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work. Provide advice where services are developing.

Please see full job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification
• Active UK NMC registration
• Registered non-medical nurse prescriber
• Evidence of additional training relevant to role (motivational interviewing / Solihull approach / NBO)

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working with different communities including minority and ethnic groups
• Experience of community development working

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development.
• Understanding of community development approaches.
• Effective time management skills.
• The ability to write and present clear and effective reports.
• The ability to work as part of a Team and autonomously.
• Ability to prioritise and delegate workload.
• Ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of child development and child protection issues and legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• IT skills
• Good understanding of local and national policies relating to child health
• Ability to plan and evaluate packages of care.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to parents.
• Understand need for confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to working.

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate effective presentation skills.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Spencer House

Dewhurst Road

Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 7PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the advertised role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Appropriate accredited technician checking qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues
• Pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Has a good understanding of security issues in relation to the prison environment
• Substance misuse knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
• Computer literate- able to use Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prepare reports and bulletins
• Influencing skills
• Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook (or competent to complete) Patient counselling skills
• Has a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Ability to work in a complex and challenging environment
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Able to interpret and understand prescribing information
• Medicines supply / administration direct to the patient
• Smoking cessation advisor
• Experience of Immunisation and vaccinations
• Experience of capillary blood testing procedures

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy
• Experience of working with potentially aggressive people
• Experience of working within challenging and complex situations
• Able to provide examples of diversity in practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with substance misusers/services
• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Holme House

Holme House Road

Stockton on Tees

TS18 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse with current registration with the UK Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC).
• RCGP level 1
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Independent Nurse Prescriber Qualification

Desirable

• RCGP level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously
• Evidence of supervision of junior staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in clinical supervision (either in the supervised or supervisor role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Liverpool

Hornby Road

Liverpool

L9 3DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Qualified as an Accountant - Consultative Committee Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - fully qualified
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Further qualification in management or a master degree

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in finance, including demonstrable financial accounting or financial management experience at a senior level
• Significant experience of managing capital projects and programmes, or equivalent
• Significant experience of capital accounting including leases and IFRS 16
• Experience of developing business cases, investment modelling and financial appraisal
• Experience of capital planning and forecasting, or equivalent
• Experience of presenting highly complex financial and non-financial information to non-financial colleagues including Senior Managers and Executives
• Extensive specialist knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and principles with the ability to interpret, apply and explain them in non-routine situations to senior managers and clinicians
• Substantial experience of working autonomously and independently with senior stakeholders to deliver project objectives
• Experience of leading projects to a successful conclusion
• Experience of leading and managing a team

Desirable

• Strong understanding of the NHS financial framework

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Road

Leatherhead, Surrey

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AMSPAR Advanced Medical Secretarial Diploma including Medical Terminology or equivalent demonstrable skills/experience
• Word processing - Qualified to RSA level III/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification /demonstrable skills (60+ wpm at 98% accuracy)
• ECDL or equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills
• English GCSE/'O' Level grade C or above/equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification
• Shorthand Qualification

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience in undertaking a full range of office management and secretarial procedures and their application to improve service efficiency and effectiveness in a hospital environment
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Outlook
• Experience of medical audio typing
• Experience of using IM&T systems for data extraction/entry
• Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines
• Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities
• Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
• Knowledge of Information Governance with regard to maintaining confidentiality of person identifiable information
• Proven application of medical terminology within at least one specialty
• Understanding of local and national access targets, choose and book and how role fits with these initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital / Horton House

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 5 Job Description:

Clinical Duties:

1. To be responsible for the assessment diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including:

High Risk Diabetes

Chronic Neuropathy

Chronic disease e.g. rheumatoid Arthritis

Vascular problems

Wound management/tissue viability

2. Care will be provided in a range of settings which may include:

Hospital Clinics

Hospital Wards

Health Centre Community Clinics

GP Practice Clinics

Residential Homes for the Elderly

Patients Homes

Care Centres for the Disabled and Learning Difficulties

3. To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate foot care education advice to groups of patients.

4. With the ability to use the decision making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways e.g. acute Wound care/Biomechanics.

5. To participate in the departmental rota for nail surgery and ward rounds.

6. To perform diabetic assessment review clinics in G.P Practices where duties will include:

• Diabetic Foot assessment using the appropriate equipment i.e. Thermometer, Doppler.
• To identify risk factors and categorise patients into appropriate risk banding.

7. To be responsible for the day to day planning of personal workloads for the completion of home visits and visits to Residential Homes for the Elderly and Rehabilitation Centres.

8. To be actively involved in the provision of Foot Health Education advice to patients, relatives and carers and to participate in foot health training where appropriate for CHS, Primary Care and Social Services Staff.

9. To be actively involved in the development of departmental policies and procedures.

10. To be responsible for the maintenance and security of stock.

11. To follow departmental Policies Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.

12. To have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound often in confined spaces.

13. To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.

14. To complete the Band 6 competency based learning programme.

Communication:

1. To work effectively as a member of the multi professional team.

2. To ensure effective communication of complex and changing disease process/foot health issues with patients, relatives and carers where there may be barriers to understanding.

3. To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including computerised data collection.

4. To attend and actively contribute to departmental meetings.

5. To ensure that all information relating to clients and staff gained through employment with the Trust is kept confidential. Disclosure to any unauthorised person is a serious disciplinary offence.

Health and Safety:

1. To report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, Near Misses, and untoward incidents, following ECCH procedure.

2. To ensure that Health and Safety Legislation is complied with at all times including COSHH, Workplace Risk Assessment and Control of Infection.

3. To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by ECCH.

Research and Development/Audit:

1. To participate in audit activities and development of outcomes.

2. To keep up to date with and apply relevant evidence based research finding to practice.

3. To be involved in research and development Department Programme, including possible new/alternative ways of working.

4. To participate in the department's Clinical Governance initiatives and the development and implementation of standards, guidelines, policies and protocols.

Professional Development

1. To maintain Registration with Health Professional Council (HPC).

2. To work within the HPC code of Conduct, ECCH Policies and procedures, and adhere to the Patient's Charter.

3. Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development to develop new skills, and maintain and update existing skills.

4. To ensure high quality delivery of the Podiatry service, and fulfil CPD requirements identified through the appraisal process. Staff will be expected to rotate into specialist areas within the department.

5. To supervise Podiatry Assistants/Technical Grades and take an active part in the training of students acting as a mentor where appropriate.

6. To participate in the observational placements of Student Podiatrists.

7. To participate in the planning in service training.

• All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.
• Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
• Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

To view the Band 6 Job Description please see attached files.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Podiatry Degree or equivalent.
• Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
• Evidence of CPD Portfolio.
• Knowledge of NHS Podiatry practice is essential

Experience

Essential

• Observational/Student Placement within NHS is essential.

Desirable

• Previous employment as a podiatrist
• Previous experience of work with the elderly in a paid or voluntary capacity is also advantageous.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Skills and Knowledge:
• Candidates must possess good verbal and written communication skills, as they will be dealing with predominantly elderly patients, and also other health care professionals.
• Candidates must have good organizational skills, as they will be managing their own caseload and also expected to accept responsibility for the day-to-day running of the clinics in which they work.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel as they will be working in more than one location.
• Candidates must be able to produce document implement and evaluate care plans.
• Personal Attributes:
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.
• The ability to travel across the community
• Candidate must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
• Candidates must have a responsible and caring attitude. Should be able to work independently, but also as part of a Team when required. They should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice.
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).

Desirable

• Skills and Knowledge:
• IT skills
• Previous SystmOne Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Shrublands Health Centre

Magdalen Way, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 7BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Person Specification

professional qualification

Essential

• NMC, HCPC or Social Work England
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level qualification/experience
• Evidence of ongoing post-registration education in a related field; eg enhanced risk assessment skills
• Evidence of ability to utilise and develop report writing

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge and application of: data protection, patient confidentiality, risk management, health & safety, safeguarding. extensive and up to date working knowledge of, the principles of change management
• Significant post-registration experience
• Managerial/operational experience at senior level

written and veral

Essential

• Evidence of analytical skills
• Evidence of excellent organisational skills. Prioritises complex workloads
• Ability to use own initiative in complex situations

Desirable

• Ability to effect change in a positive manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

18 Mole Business Park

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The successful post holders will be working alongside the current Discharge Coordinators and be responsible for the training and education of the new Discharge Coordinators as they start within each division. They will also be responsible for the development and auditing of weekend working to be able to provide a 7 day service to the organisation. Due to their level of experience they are likely to have leadership qualities and knowledge around on going referrals and assessments.

The post holders will have a ward to cover as discharge coordinator and work alongside the Discharge Liaison Officer to coordinate the above demands alongside daily demands of the role.

The post holders will deputise for the Discharge Liaison Officer when on leave or absent and support the work in the clinical flow team.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8-4 with some weekends

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Emily Rogers -Discharge Liaison Officer ([email protected]) ext 5782 bleep 600 or Alex Bagarella - [email protected] ext 5781

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are seeking to appoint dynamic, dedicated registered operating department practitioner / registered anaesthetic nurse.

The successful candidate will plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients undergoing surgery, working as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Day Surgery Unit. You will also need the flexibility to support the Day Surgery Units in Exmouth and Tiverton, as well as main theatres, when required. You will play a key role in delivering highquality care within a professional, supportive and friendly environment, with full training and ongoing support provided by our Clinical Educators.

This post requires enthusiasm, motivation, excellent communication skills and a commitment to working flexibly within a multidisciplinary team. The role also offers an excellent worklife balance, with no unsociable hours such as weekends, bank holidays or night shifts.

If you are a strong communicator, have excellent interpersonal skills, are hardworking and would like to make a meaningful difference within this service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Heavitree Day Case Unit comprises three theatres and a pain suite. The Royal Devon has secured a £20m investment from NHS England to develop a Centre of Excellence for Day Surgery, which will include two additional theatres for both children and adults at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree).

The Heavitree Day Case Unit provides a wide range of day case surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including Upper GI, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Urology, ENT (Adults and Paediatrics), Maxillofacial surgery and pain procedures, including permanent spinal cord implant surgery. The Unit currently operates from 07:30 to 19:00, with plans to extend opening hours to 20:00 to support theatre lists across specialties under general, regional and local anaesthesia.

The essential qualifications needed are C&G 752 ODA or NVQ Level 3 ODP or Registered General Nurse, Diploma/Degree Level or Equivalent.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 08:00-18:00 and plans are underway to close the unit at 20.00 hours

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: For further information please contact Viji Pandurangan, CNM for Heavitree Day Surgery Unit on 01392 405203 or Shimmy Thomas, Sister on 01392 405306/5203

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX1 2ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and salary details can be found in the supporting documents on the right hand side. These are available for you to download and review.

Further Information

Salary: £48,366 - £62,867 per annum - depending on skills/experience.

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00
• Friday 09:00 to 15:30

Location: Hybrid with travel to Redditch DC - Unit 4, IO Centre, Nash Road, Redditch, B98 7AS

Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!

This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

The Small Print:All applicants must be pro-choice.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience managing procurement within the charity, public or healthcare sector.
• Experience of contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Experience leading competitive tender exercises
• Experience developing procurement policies and procedures.
• Experience ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously.

General

Essential

• Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
• This is a hybrid working role with travel to Reddich Unit - can you travel?
• This role is working 36 hours per week Monday to Friday - Can you commit to this working pattern?

Desirable

• Would you like to add any further information/statements to support your application?

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable

• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS level 5 or above) or working towards one

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Procurement best practice.
• Contract law principles.
• Procurement governance and risk management.
• UK charity governance.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and project management 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.

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

Unit 4

Nash Road

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role duties

Medication Management Support:

Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians to adhere to agreed practice prescribing and standard operating procedures.

Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat prescriptions, adjusting quantities, and processing prescriptions in accordance with agreed clinical protocols.

Assist in managing shared care protocols and support Clinical Pharmacists with complex patient cases.

Medication Reviews and Reconciliation:

Support medication reviews/monitoring and medicines reconciliation post-discharge or other transfers of care, particularly focusing on synchronizing medicines for patients transferring between care settings.

Organise necessary monitoring tests prior to Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) as determined by the PCN.

Patient Interaction:

Undertake patient support roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decisionmaking conversations.

Provide a contact point for patients and colleagues with medication related queries, enhancing patient support and care continuity.

Record Management:

Maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer system, recording advice given and actions taken.

Assist the Pharmacist with data analysis related to prescribing behaviour to align with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives.

System Utilisation and Training:

Implement and support the use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), and online ordering systems to streamline processes and reduce medication wastage.

Provide training and support on the legal, safe, and secure handling of medicines.

Operational Efficiency:

Develop efficient ordering and return processes to minimize medication wastage.

Support the promotion and maintenance of eRD and the optimization of repeat prescribing processes.

Interprofessional Collaboration:

Foster relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team to support integration across health and social care sectors including primary care, community pharmacy, and secondary care.

Assist in developing and reviewing medicines audits and practice reception team protocols for general prescription requests to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to focus on clinically complex patients.

Policy and Compliance:

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes, and other primary care settings.

Assist in reviewing and developing practice policies to meet CQC requirements and support the PCN in delivering on the QIPP agenda, QOF, and locally commissioned enhanced services.

Professional Standards:

Work within competencies and maintain professional indemnity for the role.

Promote a culture that values equality and diversity, complying with relevant policies and actively promoting related issues.

Safety and Safeguarding:

Acquire appropriate levels of safeguarding knowledge and practice required for the post, complying with the organisations safeguarding policies.

Report any infection prevention and control issues to the line manager as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician within a primary care setting, demonstrating familiarity with clinical pharmacy operations and medication management protocols.
• Experience in medication reconciliation, prescription handling, and supporting clinical audits and reviews.

Other Skills

Essential

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in using clinical computer systems, including Electronic Prescription Ser-vice (EPS) and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Skilled in managing, ordering, and dispensing medications in accordance with standard operating procedures and legal requirements.
• Clinical Competencies
• Strong understanding of medication management systems, drug interactions, and contraindications.
• Ability to support clinical pharmacists in conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) and medication synchronisation across care settings.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively handling queries from patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to provide training and support to practice staff on the safe and effective use of medicines and related systems.
• Previous SystmOne & EMIS web software usage is an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

• Educational Background
• Vocational qualification in Pharmacy Technology, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent is essential.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent regulatory body as a Pharmacy Technician (if available).

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

Ernesettle Medical Centre

21 Ernesettle Green

Plymouth

PL5 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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