Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc Hons/Masters in Physiotherapy
• NHS Experience in Msk physiotherapy
• Evidence of relevant pre/post graduate training in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the UK/NHS
• Evidence to show basic competency in musculoskeletal physiotherapy enabling the post holder to assess, diagnose and treat own caseload seeking assistance and advice as required
• Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making.

job specific experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS
• Evidence of assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to write accurate patient records using SOAP format

managerial experience

Essential

• Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales.

communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication.
• Good communication skills with a wide variety of people

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Leonards Hospital

Ringwood Rd

St Leonards

BH24 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The specialty doctor in breast surgery will provide high quality, patient centred care as part of the multidisciplinary breast team. The post holder will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. They will support elective and outpatient services whilst participating in multidisciplinary meetings, local clinical governance, education and service development.

The role offers opportunities to develop specialist breast surgery skills, including complex oncoplastic techniques, and contribute to delivering an efficient, evidence-based breast service.

The post suits a Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery with experience to run breast clinics (rapid diagnosis one stop, results and follow up) and support the breast theatre lists. The focus will be to work collaboratively with the existing team and to manage the rising cancer 2 week wait referrals and treatment to target times. Of note, this post has no General Surgery commitments.

Clinical governance is an essential component of this role. The appointee will be expected to contribute and participate in governance activities in depth and breadth, including audit and quality improvement projects. A strong desire to improve governance standards is essential.

The post-holder will have an overriding duty of care to patients and will be expected to comply fully with best practice standards and local guidelines.

The post holder will be required to help raise the profile of the service and is expected to carry out teaching and contribute to the post graduate and continual medical education activities to the local hospital and beyond.

The post-holder will be accountable to Divisional Medical Director and Medical Director. The appointee will be required to work on two different sites: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping.

The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. The job plan includes direct clinical care (DCC) such as clinics, theatre lists, patient administration, inpatient care, ward rounds, ward referrals, MDT and supporting professional activity (SPA).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• MRCS or equivalent
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

• Current NHS experience of triple assessment of breast disease
• Experience of working within a breast MDT
• Experience of interpreting breast imaging reports in clinic
• Experience of communicating benign and malignant diagnoses to patients
• Experience performing breast procedures, such as:
• Core Biopsy
• Fine needle aspiration
• Experience in breast cancer follow-up and survivorship clinics
• Experience contributing to service improvement or audit
• Broad experience in breast surgery
• Competence with managing breast surgery patients in the pre and post operative 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

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

Interviews will be held on 7/9/26

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification (e.g. A Level, AS Levels, NVQ3) or equivalent
• Evidenced experience of a full range of duties working in an administrative / office environment
• Knowledge of specialist NHS/ Organisational terminology

Desirable

• Secretarial training
• Educated to diploma level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Personal Assistant to a Senior Manager (or demonstrable transferrable skill set)
• Experience of working in a busy complex environment
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages (including MS Teams)

Desirable

• Experience of working in a large complex organisation.

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Prince Philip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr

Llanelli

SA14 8QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRACTICE NURSE

As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will be expected to prioritise their own workload, anticipating and resolving problems. As part of a multidisciplinary clinical team of doctors, nurses and associated health professionals, the post holder will work as an independent practitioner providing nursing services to meet the needs of the practice population, including treatment room work, chronic disease management, child health, sexual health and general health promotion services. The post holder will also be responsible for raising awareness of health and social wellbeing influencing the broader context, enabling people to improve their own health and work collaboratively to tackle health inequalities. This post has no supervisory, managerial responsibility.

General Nursing Duties

a. Clinically assess and manage patients presenting with various conditions including Chronic Disease Management, Family Planning and Cervical Cytology and Travel Health. Initiating and perform diagnostic testing as provided by the practice, and be able to act on results.

b. Provide a triage service for patients and manage minor illness and injury as appropriate to personal competence and practice guidelines.

c.Actively promote healthy lifestyle, utilising current national and local health promotional strategies including opportunistic screening and intervention.

d.Undertake when appropriate any treatment room duties - venepuncture, dressings, complex wound management and aural care. Assist with minor surgical procedures, adhering to infection control guidelines.

e. Document and accurately record nursing intervention in patient's medical notes and/or database, in accordance with all NMC documentation and working regulations.

f. Provide a Family Planning and Sexual Health service to patients, including emergency contraception as determined by the practice. Supply or administer medication or vaccination using Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or using registered qualification of Extended/Supplementary Prescribing.

g. Provide clinical support to other nurses, being proactive in nurse educational requirements and involvement with this.

h. Responsible for professional supervision, risk management and monitoring of standards of clinical practice, ensuring provision of evidence-based best practice through clinical audit as recommended in the GMS contract whilst working collaboratively as a member of the local integrated primary healthcare team.

i. To provide nursing services to patients, including treatment, screening, advice and minor therapeutic procedures.

j. Responsible for the ordering of supplies including safe storage and handling of medicines including dressings and other practice equipment. Implement Health and Safety policies as laid down by the practice, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

k. To undertake diagnostic tests including blood glucose monitoring, PEFR and urine analysis.

l. To advise on and supervise patients use of devices including PEFR meters, urinary diagnostic stix, blood glucose monitoring and nebulisers.

m. Preparation of patient and equipment for Minor Operations and IUCD insertions, assisting the Doctor and chaperoning the Doctor as requested.

n. To provide family planning advice, child immunisations and cervical cytology.

o. To take and despatch safely laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and smears.

p. To apply dressings to wounds.

q. To remove sutures as necessary.

r. To provide ear syringing, treatment for cuts and bruises, dressings of wounds and leg ulcers and removal of sutures.

s. To provide immunisations for all ages and diseases and to know the contra-indications and side effects of vaccinations.

Health Promotion

a. To give lifestyle advice to patients including advice on smoking, alcohol consumption, diet and exercise.

b. To provide new registration health checks for new patients registering with the practice.

c. To provide well-person advice such as breast and cervical screening and HRT.

d. To provide health advice to patients concerning risks of heart disease and cancer, including those with a personal and/or family history.

e. To participate in and administer seasonal Flu vaccination to appropriate health groups to enable the practice to meet the national standards.

Chronic Disease Management

Chronic Disease Management will require a practice nurse to determine risk factors for the patient and professional judgement will be required for individual patients, regarding future planning and prevention or deterioration of disease.

Chronic Disease Management will require a practice nurse to determine risk factors for the patient and professional judgement will be required for individual patients, regarding future planning and prevention or deterioration of disease.

a. To provide Minor Injuries care in conjunction with the Doctors rota and to ensure that the nursing team are aware of all current guidelines, medication, care plans. Accepting referrals from colleagues where patients require specialist input.

b. To assist the Nurse Manager in running chronic disease management clinics and to contribute to the implementation of appropriate and specific national service frameworks guidelines and protocols.

Treatment Room Supplies and Equipment

a. Maintenance of treatment room equipment.

b. Daily checks of refrigeration.

c. Maintenance of treatment room stock, hygiene and tidiness.

d. Maintenance of drug and vaccine supplies and re-ordering.

Electronic Patient Records

a. Input Read Codes to maintain accurate computerised healthcare records of all patient consultations in line with information governance.

b. Use of templates, where available, for all consultations to ensure data completeness, continuity and accuracy.

c. Support the practice strategy on data collection and entry and performance against the new General Medical Services (GMS) Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) and all Enhanced Services the practice have signed up to deliver.

Clinical system Path Links Results

a. Check and match on a daily basis the validity of the Path Links results that have been sent electronically from local Hospitals.

Flexibility

The job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and work very closely with the Nurse Manager and Practice Manager.

Equality and Diversity

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

a. 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.

b. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

c. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Confidentiality

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

Quality

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

a. Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

b. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

c. 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.

d. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

e. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Health and Safety

a. Responsible for the safe use of all diagnostic and treatment equipment ranging from basic, e.g. syringes, sphygmomanometers, to complex equipment requiring additional training for use i.e. spirometry, defibrillator, and other emergency equipment.

b. Computers and related hardware on a daily basis.

c. Decontamination systems and all equipment associated in this process. The post holder must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Smoking

The practice actively discourages smoking.

Other Information

The post holder will be based at either Charles Hicks Centre or Roman Gate. The job description will change by mutual agreement, in such instances the post holder will be issued with an amendment or given a new job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

• An understanding of how General Practice fits into the NHS structure
• Some knowledge of the practice clinical system (systmOne)

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of General education
• Registered Nurse
• Membership of Nursing and Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Family Planning qualification
• Asthma Diploma
• Diabetes Diploma

Experience

Essential

• Experience of procedures listed in the job description
• Experience of using own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working in a General Practice
• Practical experience of computerised Recording system (systmOne)
• Experience of Chronic Disease Management

Behaviours

Essential

• Planning & Organising
• Performing under Pressure
• Adaptability
• Team Working
• Self motivated

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills (written & Oral)
• Time Management
• Conflict management
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hicks Group practice

Address

Charles Hicks Centre

75 Ermine Street

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 3EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post-registration experience working with patients with long-term and deteriorating medical conditions.

Demonstrate strategies for organising own workload.

Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet competing priorities.

Demonstrate skill development and critical analysis of skill gaps.

Confident in the use of computers with knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal; positive interpersonal skills with an ability to community appropriately with colleagues, other professionals, carers and service users.

Ability to communicate sensitive information in written and verbal forms to service users, other professionals and in-house staff.

Knowledge of a range of medical conditions (e.g. respiratory, neuro, orthopaedic), their management and implications for wheelchair prescription or other intervention.

Effective strategies to cope with a variety of distressing situations, including challenging behaviour from service users.

Ability to work under pressure.

Demonstrate understanding of risk assessment and management within the healthcare environment.

Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding, including how to identify potential safeguarding situations, how to report them internally and ensure action within the MDT.

Knowledge of legal issues (e.g. data protection, child protection, health and safety, vulnerable adults, human rights etc.).

Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety responsibilities and compliance.

Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance requirements.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of moving and handling techniques and procedures.

Understanding of information governance and data protection issues.

Demonstrate an understanding of managing diversity with the local populations and workforce.

Understanding of multi-cultural issues.

Demonstrate strategies for involving service users and carers in clinical decisions, ensuring all feedback is acknowledged.

Full UK driving licence and a willingness to drive Ross Care vehicles.

An ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, such as weather, exposure to unpleasant environments, bodily fluids, pets and other unspecified hazards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience working with patients with long-term and deteriorating medical conditions.
• Demonstrate strategies for organising own workload.
• Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet competing priorities.
• Demonstrate skill development and critical analysis of skill gaps.
• Confident in the use of IT with knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal; positive interpersonal skills with an ability to community appropriately with colleagues, other professionals, carers and service users.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information in written and verbal forms to service users, other professionals and in-house staff.
• Knowledge of a range of medical conditions (e.g. respiratory, neuro, orthopaedic), their management and implications for wheelchair prescription or other intervention.
• Effective strategies to cope with a variety of distressing situations, including challenging behaviour from service users.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate understanding of risk assessment and management within the healthcare environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding, including how to identify potential safeguarding situations, how to report them internally and ensure action within the MDT.
• Knowledge of legal issues (e.g. data protection, child protection, health and safety, vulnerable adults, human rights etc.).
• Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety responsibilities and compliance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of moving and handling techniques and procedures.
• Understanding of information governance and data protection issues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of managing diversity with the local populations and workforce.
• Understanding of multi-cultural issues.
• Demonstrate strategies for involving service users and carers in clinical decisions, ensuring all feedback is acknowledged.

Additional

Essential

• HCPC registration.
• Enhanced DBS Clearance.
• Full UK driving licence and a willingness to drive Ross Care vehicles.
• An ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, such as weather, exposure to unpleasant environments, bodily fluids, pets and other unspecified hazards.

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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

Ross Care

Address

Kent & Medway Wheelchair Service

Inca House Wotton Road

Asford

Kent

TN236LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will work alongside the leads and colleagues to continue to develop the service and begin to pick up a specific relevant clinical caseload, and provide evidence based interventions as well as liaising with other agencies.

As a clinician within the team, we will ensure that you have clinical and professional support from the relevant professionals to support the maintenance of your professional registration. This support will be alongside the supervision and management that will come from the Trust giving the best of both worlds.

We encourage staff development, and you will be supported throughout your supervision and appraisal process to develop your skills and reach your potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities see separate JD's.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Professional Qualification ie. RMN, DipCOT
• Current unrestricted registration with HCPC/NMC

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in a Community Mental health care setting
• Developed specialist knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time
• Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management

Other

Essential

• Must have full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Trustwide

Trustwide

CV66NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

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

Interviews will be held on 01/10/26

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level or equivalent level of work experience including practical knowledge and experience of methods and approaches as they relate to public relations, communications and media
• Evidence of higher/ further education/continued professional development (such as professional/management qualifications)
• Highly developed in-depth specialist knowledge and experience of communications, engagement and media. The post holder will therefore require expert knowledge of health and public practices, as well as a thorough understanding of local and national political networks and infrastructure.
• Knowledge and expertise on the various tools and techniques of communications including new media and e-communications
• Detailed knowledge of the legislation governing media, and slander/ libel laws
• Possess a political awareness and understanding of the complex NHS and political issues and changing strategic situations to advise senior manages.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of media management systems (e.g. Veulio system)
• Understanding of Welsh legislation and WG delegated powers

Experience

Essential

• Evidenced ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries in an atmosphere of change/ complex structures and partnership working
• Experience of project management
• Ability to work to deliver to strict deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of journalism and responsive media communications in a large public sector organisation

Language skills

Essential

• Welsh Language level 2 (Full details around the expectations associated with level 2 may be found at the bottom of this page)

Desirable

• Welsh Language level 5 (Full details around the expectations associated with level 5 may be found at the bottom of this page)

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across the Health Board area in a timely manner.
• Flexible approach to work and needs of the service and a willingness to work outside of normal working hours when required (evening and weekends).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Across the healthboard

Across the healthboard

SA31 3BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in health planning, estates, project management, analytics, or related field
• Experience of working in the Construction or Healthcare Building services industry including site supervision of contractors

Desirable

• Previous experience in NHS
• IOSH or similar H&S training

Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and statutory policies & procedures relevant to managing relevant to the management of public buildings, construction & building maintenance

Desirable

• Understanding of healthcare planning, service change, estates planning or capital development processes.
• Awareness of NHS planning requirements, including the need to align space, activity, workforce, finance and operational requirements.
• Understanding of governance, risk, quality and safe working practices relevant to healthcare planning and estates project

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, clinical teams, corporate teams and external stakeholders.
• Works well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities, conflicting deadlines and operational pressures.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, sound judgement and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours.

Language Requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in health planning, estates, project management, analytics, service planning or a related field.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Able to analyse and interpret information, data and service requirements accurately.
• Able to produce clear written reports, briefing notes, schedules, presentations and planning documentation.
• Good communication skills with the ability to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to organise workload, manage competing priorities and work to 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Deinsleigh Road

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition the postholder will:

Support the Infection Sciences laboratory services alongside the other site microbiologists and virologists. Laboratory duties will include result authorisation, contribution to the day-to-day running of the diagnostic service, troubleshooting of unexpected results, and active participation in laboratory management and development. Alongside existing consultant colleagues, they will support the work at the new large, multi-hospital offsite laboratory hub at Blackfriars. This includes transfer of microbiology workload from GP practices in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham in late 2026.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the induction and training of the StRs rotating to Microbiology/Infectious Diseases/Virology and to take an active part in postgraduate teaching and training and participate in KCL Medical school undergraduate teaching in years 2 and 3.

Work closely with clinical teams, pharmacists and the IPC nursing team to develop local clinical guidelines, manage outbreaks in relevant clinical areas e.g. PICU, and deliver key performance objectives (e.g. C. difficile, blood stream infections etc.) and staff education/training. This will include contributing to good antimicrobial stewardship (bacterial and fungal).

The post-holder will participate in the non-resident on-call rota which will be shared equally with the other consultants in the Microbiology section. Weekend authorisation is performed by the on-call Infection consultant, this can be done remotely and no weekend on-site presence is generally required. At present there is a separate on-call rota covering Guys & St. Thomas Hospitals and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, however this is under review and the post holder may be required to contribute to either rota.

Trainees

There are currently twelve StRs training in Infectious Diseases combined with either Microbiology/Virology or General Medicine, plus F1 and F3 junior doctors. The development of 2 senior infection fellow posts rotating between RBH and HH is in progress, which will offer unique specialist training opportunities under the supervision of the RBH Infection consultants.

DoI has hosted a thriving Integrated Academic Training (IAT) programme with the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences. A

DoI education meetings centre around the DoIs own purpose-built facility, equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology to ensure high-quality remote participation and access to learning. In particular, the presentation of difficult cases or those highlighting important learning are encouraged at the weekly Thurs Case Discussion and external speakers with specific areas of expertise are invited to the Tues Academic Seminar. The DoI weekly education programme is currently as follows:

Academic Seminar (GSTT) Tuesday 09.00 - 10.00

Microbiology Tutorial (GSTT) Wednesday 09.30 10.15

Virology Tutorial (GSTT) Wednesday 10.15 - 11.00

Hospital Grand Round (GSTT) Wednesday 13.00 - 14.00

Clinical Case Discussion (GSTT) Thursday 13.00 - 14.00

In addition to the above, the KCL Academic Dept. of Infectious Diseases offers a regular programme of invited speakers with national and international reputations for their scientific research. Furthermore, the Trusts Dept. of Postgraduate Education runs an active and diverse education and training programme for all clinical staff.

A major redesign of laboratory services has occurred as part of the joint venture between Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, Kings College Hospital and SYNLAB UK & Ireland. Working with Synnovis, the JV Has opened a Pathology Hub near Blackfriars, located about 10 minutes-walk from both St Thomas and Guys sites. This will provide a 24/7 diagnostic service for our patients with technological and operational benefits such as faster translation of rapid pathogen genome sequencing and real-time data analysis. The service offers a wide range of specialist bacteriology, virology and fungal diagnostics including cystic fibrosis and transplant bacteriology, mycobacterial identification and susceptibility testing, molecular PCR assays, serology assays and testing for the heart valve bank.

Pathology specialties have been relocated to the hub. An Essential Services Laboratory (ESL) has been retained at each site which will process urgent samples. A category 3 laboratory is also retained at St. Thomas in order to service our HCID-a centre. Further information about Synnovis and the South East London Pathology Hub can be found here: https://sel.synlab.co.uk/

Main place of employment:

The post-holder will be based at the St Thomas site and the Evelina. It is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

There will be a personalised induction programme both for the Microbiology and clinical Infectious Diseases service. The programme will be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate.

The Consultant Doctor will haveaccess to a computer and desk space and the support of departmental administration and clerical staff. The Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Medical School library is on the St. Thomas' and Guy's sites. Electronic access to the KCL e-journals will be available. There are libraries/learning zones at the Brompton and Harefield sites.

The post holder will be expected to participate in CPD. Consultants can apply for professional and study leave over a three-year period up to 30 days (on average 10 days per year). Statutory and Mandatory training must be taken within the leave allocation. Consultants have access through the Post-graduate Centre to apply for funds to support CPD activities. All medical staff are required to undertake annual appraisal and revalidation. Appraisal documentation for GMC Specialist Revalidation will be submitted through the SARD system.

Mentoring:

There is an active mentoring and coaching scheme available to all consultants. New consultants are encouraged to participate in the New Consultants Forum with organised seminars supporting professional development.

The post holders job plan is anticipated to contain 8 Programmed Activities (PA) per week, to be carried out primarily at the St Thomas / Evelina sites.

Below is anexample outline programme based on 7 PAs but the exact job plan will vary dependant on site of working and discussed with the Clinical Director and Service Leads prior to any start date, particularly in order to reflect specific responsibilities that are agreed). The job plan will also be negotiated between the Consultant and their Clinical Lead at least annually.

When the Childrens PTC has transferred (estimated Autumn 2026) there is an opportunity to increase PAs to 10, or alternatively (subject to the job-planning process) substitute activities to incorporate childrens cancer liaison work into the current job plan.

DCC

SPA

Job Planning, appraisal, CPD, clinical governance, audit, mandatory training

1

Teaching/StR supervision, being an appraiser, etc, defined in job planning according to service needs

0.5

Total

8

The exact amount of Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) allocation can be increased during the job planning process, depending on post-holders interests.

An example of the proposed timetable for the postholder:

Description of work

Start-Finish

Frequency

Cat.

Mon

Handover meeting

Ward Rounds/Consults

Diagnostic work

0900-1000

1000-1300

1300-1700

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

DCC

DCC

Tues

Academic Seminar

Diagnostic work

MDTs/Clinical work / PICU ward round

0900-1000

1000-1300

1300-1600

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

SPA

DCC

DCC

Wed

Ward Rounds/Consults

CPD

0900-1300

1300-1600

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

SPA

Thur

MDT/clinic

Clinical Cases meeting

Laboratory authorisation

0900-1300

1300-1400

1400-1700

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

DCC

SPA

Fri

Other agreed SPA activity

Ward Rounds/Consults

Ward Rounds/Consults

0900-1000

1000-1300

1400-1600

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

SPA

DCC

DCC

On Call Rota:

The appointee will be required to participate in a 1 in 5 to 1 in 6 Microbiology on-call rota dependant on site of work GSTT or RBHH (Category A) in order to authorise and communicate significant laboratory results, and provide specialist clinical advice.

Currently, separate rotas run according to site (a combined Guys and St Thomas Hospitals rota and a combined Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals rota), although it is possible that these rotas merge at some point in the future. Both rotas are supported by a Consultant Virologist on call.

Category A:this applies where the consultant may be able respond by giving telephone advice and/or by returning to work later but the complexity of work or urgency of work is such that they could on rare occasions be required to return to site.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Full and Specialist GMC Registration and current licence to practise.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• On GMC Specialist Register for Microbiology OR Microbiology and Infectious Diseases OR Virology

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• MD or PhD
• Infection Prevention and Control qualification (e.g. DipHIC or MSc)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience across the range of adult infectious diseases.
• Experience in writing clinical infection and/or laboratory guidelines.
• Working knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control in the acute care setting e.g. management of outbreaks and antimicrobial stewardship.

Desirable

• Expert knowledge and experience in management of infection in the non-HIV immunocompromised host eg. Transplant and/or cancer patients.
• Diagnosis and management of infections in chronic lung disease involving non-tuberculous mycobacteria, tuberculosis, fungi, resistance to multiple antibiotics.
• Leading or managing a diagnostic laboratory.
• Introduction of new laboratory tests into the diagnostic repertoire.
• Managing change in order to deliver clinical infection or infection control targets.
• Post-graduate IPC qualification.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Operating an Infectious Diseases clinical consult service and contributing to multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
• If applicable, running an Infectious Diseases out-patient clinic or OPAT service.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Clinical assessment and management of Critical Care patients and/or paediatric patients

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• A track record demonstrating clinical governance, audit, service development and management and IT skills
• Evidence of leading service development and participation in quality improvement projects for clinical and/or laboratory services

Research. Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• A track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
• Teaching qualification
• Experience of independently attracting research funding
• Holder of GCP certification and involvement in clinical trials

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Ability to lead staff, balance competing demands on the diagnostic service, striving to develop an efficient and high-quality laboratory service. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of business case and service development.

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

St Thomas'

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

For questions about this job, contact:

Robert Thompson Estates Manager [email protected] 07771620237 Shortlisting Date: 15/09/2026 Interview Date: 25/09/2026

The Maintenance Craftsperson (Higher) Building and Flooring will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality, internal and external, building fabric replacement and repair services across Trust sites. The successful candidate will undertake the maintenance and potential re-development of a number of general building fabric elements including but not limited to roofs, masonry, internal partitioning, groundworks, hard landscaping and internal floor finishing and structure while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, Trust policies and environmental standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced General Builder who is enthusiastic about maintaining and improving general building fabric elements within a complex healthcare setting, to join the Operational Estates team and contribute toward "making a difference" for our patients, visitors and staff.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.

Whether we are cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for Estates and Facilities professionals in the region.

Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on building fabric elements across the Trust estate.

Undertake internal and external building repairs, alterations and improvements, ensuring compliance with HTMs, HBNs, Building Regulations and healthcare Estate standards.

Install, manufacture, assemble and repair a wide range of building and structural components, using technical drawings, specifications and professional judgement to deliver high-quality workmanship.

Specialise in flooring systems and finishes, ensuring floors, walls, ceilings and associated building fabric are maintained to healthcare standards.

Diagnose faults and resolve via repair complex issues affecting building fabric, structural components, roofing, windows, doors and associated fixtures to minimise disruption to hospital services.

Maintain and repair complex window systems, including locking mechanisms, gearing systems and safety features, ensuring statutory compliance and operational reliability.

Contribute to building condition surveys, inspections, technical assessments and the producing of reports and recommendations for future maintenance, refurbishment and capital improvement projects.

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

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further to the above duties, please see attached JD and PS for more information pertaining to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the Interview.
• MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification.
• ATSM in Advanced Labour ward practice

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT.

Skills

Essential

• Clinical skills required to work as a consultant in Obstetrics in the UK
• Understanding of principles of audit and its use to drive service improvement.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of service innovation and/or development.
• Experience of achieving clinical governance targets e.g. CNST.
• Experience of achieving quality targets e.g. CQIN.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

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

St Thomas' Hospital, 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

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science /NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• ACPT recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification.

Desirable

• BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of electronic systems used to manage medicines supply, prescribing and patient records.

Desirable

• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Experience in supervision of other staff

Experience

Essential

• Experience of development, review, and implementation of pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details please see attached Job Description.

• To assess patients upon initial contact, and devise an appropriate treatment or referral plan, to change dressings, remove sutures, syringe ears and administer injections.
• To perform ECG's and present results for interpretation to GP.
• To initiate and perform more complex diagnostic tests and to interpret and refer as appropriate.
• To initiate and perform venepuncture and be responsible for safe collection of specimens.
• To perform cervical smears and vaginal swabs.
• To perform health assessments and new patient interviews.
• To be responsible for the management of nurse-led clinics including travel and childhood immunisations, diabetic and asthma clinics, HRT and contraceptive counselling, Coronary Heart Disease clinics, Smoking Cessation clinics, COPD clinics.
• To contribute towards clinical targets included in QOF and QIF.
• To work within current clinical practice and guidelines including NICE.
• To comply with all policies, protocols and systems within the organisation.
• To contribute towards CQC compliance and CQC reporting systems within the practice.
• To improve patient outcomes for long term conditions by completion of standard clinical templates and working with senior clinicians to maximise patient health for example blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c within acceptable range.
• To prepare and assist with minor operations, including coil/implant fittings.
• To advise patients on health care, counsel and promote a healthy life-style and to screen for risk factors including cessation of smoking, diet and weight.
• To offer either a brief or intensive intervention or appropriate referral for smoking cessation support, alcohol screening and support and physical exercise and support.
• To help patients to interpret the implications of diagnosis and treatment in situations which might be contentious or sensitive.
• To observe patients' physical and mental conditions and report.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and to ensure that all information entered onto the computer is in a retrievable form in order that the data-base continues to be established.
• To initiate any research projects which are deemed beneficial to the practice and its patients and improve the delivery of care in the practice.
• To be involved in any audit, validation and research which the practice requires.
• To be responsible for the accurate and timely claiming of items of service due to the practice.
• To evaluate the outcomes of any Health Promotion interventions.
• To be responsible for the accurate and timely claiming of vaccines dispensed by the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post registration experience
• Experience of working in General Practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patient.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Moorcroft and Moss Green Medical Centre

Hanley

Stoke-on-Trent

ST2 0EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide strategic direction for the development of service and to enable the delivery of services within the Directorate and networking with Operational Directors in other Directorates to deliver appropriate high quality patient pathways across HDFT, in the most efficient patient-centred way.

To deliver an agreed business plan which incorporates appropriate quality and efficiency targets and supports the overarching strategy of the Directorate

To ensure financial balance and WRP delivery for the Directorate and to contribute to that for the Trust as a whole.

To act as budget holder with overall responsibility for ensuring effective management of the budget.

To ensure the proper allocation and utilisation of resources both within the Directorate to meet the objectives and targets contained in the service agreements in relation to quality, volume, and cost.

To build relationships with external and internal partners and stakeholders working collaboratively to support high quality and a safe service for our patients, children and families.

To interface with other providers and commissioners to inform and deliver appropriate pathways throughout the health and social care systems.

To take responsibility for the following: -

• Overseeing a comprehensive clinical governance programme. This should include quality improvement, regular reviews of practice and outcomes and adherence to local and national advice, guidelines, recommendations, audits, and standards.
• Ensuring that risk is effectively managed within the Directorate, using appropriate risk assessments and that appropriate steps are taken to mitigate these risks.
• Ensuring that all clinical staff within the Directorate operate within clear lines of responsibility and accountability and that poor performance is identified and managed appropriately.
• Agreeing along with the Clinical Director with each Consultant and SAS doctors within the Directorate, the arrangement of their duties, including fixed and on-call commitments, and incorporating these into annual job plans with clear objectives
• Ensuring that systems and processes are in place to ensure that all staff undergo annual appraisal, complete required mandatory training, and participate in revalidation where required.
• Ensuring that the Directorate delivers on the Trust response to national workforce standards such as the New Deal on Junior Doctors Hours and European Working Time regulations.
• Ensuring that there is appropriate provision for Continuing Professional Development for clinical staff in the Directorate.
• Ensuring that all targets set by external regulators are understood and met, including the delivery of the Constitutional Standards.
• Establishing staff engagement action plans in conjunction with the Directorate Management Team and promoting an environment that is in line with our KITE values.
• Ensuring that key staff within the Directorate are given the necessary management training and development to perform current or future roles.
• Engaging in succession planning, with particular reference to the identification and development of colleagues with an interest in clinical management.
• Participation in the recruitment process for Lead Clinicians and other managerial posts within the Directorate.
• Acting as the immediate line manager for the General Managers within the Directorate. This will include supporting their development and delivering the requirements of their own roles.
• Agreeing with the Chief Operating Officer annual Directorate objectives, including contract management with ICBs and local authorities. Ensuring delivery in line with specifications and representing the Trust. Setting annual objectives for other Directorate staff as appropriate.
• Representing the Directorate at Trust level and with external agencies. Working with teams to support the development of new service models in line with Trust/national priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree or equivalent experience.
• Project management qualification e.g. Prince 2 foundation or equivalent / or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development through short courses or postgraduate training.

Desirable

• Relevant management qualification.
• Relevant QI qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven managerial and leadership experience at a senior level within the NHS.
• Significant experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, including conflict resolution.
• Complex project management experience including a minimum of 3 years practical experience of managing medium to large scale projects.
• A track record of leadership, performance improvement and organisational change.

Desirable

• Extensive experience managing in an Acute 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.

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership in discharge planning.

Transferring and accepting patients from every ward area, to the discharge lounge into the integrated hub.

Coordinating discharge planning of the client, liaising with care providers, care facilities and family members. Recognising the need for further community referrals to safeguard patient safety and create an effective discharge .

Completing patient education with regards to care providers, the discharge plan, medication management and any follow up arrangements.

Effective communication and excellent documentation on the electronic patient record

Whilst in our care, completing hygiene, nutrition, hydration, elimination and mobility needs. Engaging with the patients throughout their time in the hub, offering comfort, compassion and reassurance.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Role specific training relevant to specialty of the post
• Teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Knowledge, Experience & Experitise

Essential

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
• Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training

Desirable

• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice

Communication & Relationships

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Human Factors awareness

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage a busy reception, handling patient face to face queries and dealing with incoming phone calls.

To use the e-Referral system for referrals to hospitals and other care providers.

To scan and file all correspondence into patients medical records using the docman system.

To triage all clinical correspondence and workflow necessary documents to clinicians.

Code all relevant clinical information into patients medical records.

To make, cancel and amend appointments.

To establish an effective recall system for patients to include QOF recalls, childhood immunisations, smears and flu vaccinations.

To process all insurance and solicitor reports in a timely manner.

To process copies of medical requests for patients and insurance companies in a timely manner.

To complete all tasks in workflow manager to include deductions, GP2GP etc.

To efficiently deal with tasks from GPs, nurses and other staff.

Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

To promote the ethos and vision of Hope Citadel Healthcare within the practice include staff, visitors and patients; through the provision of quality whole person healthcare.

To attend and participate in any meetings required by the company, including practice meetings, and any applicable training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Experience with emis

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a primary care setting and team.
• Experience of handling patients queries in a calm and professional 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC

Address

Hollinwood Medical Practice

1 Clive street

Oldham

OL8 3TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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