Job description

Job responsibilities

These are some of the clinical roles you may be expected to deliver as a B3 HCA at FHFT: please refer to the full JD for a more expanded list.

• To ensure that all patients and other members of the public and staff are treated in a polite and considerate manner and receive prompt attention when required.
• To ensure that any telephone messages or enquiries are conveyed and dealt with in a timely and clear manner.
• To fulfil administration duties as required.
• To support the Childrens ward and outreach clinics as required.
• To ensure that all assigned duties both clinical and non clinical are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• To use the various hospital IT systems in order to assist the nursing and medical staff.
• To act as a chaperone, and assist the medical staff with any investigations or procedures.
• At all times to be aware of the limits of their own levels of competence and at no time attempt tasks above and beyond their abilities and to work within the limits set by departmental policies.
• To be aware of the complaints procedure.
• To be cost effective in the use of equipment and resources, to ensure equipment is in good working order, stored correctly and ready for immediate use.
• To maintain accurate, up to date records of all contact with patients and their carers.
• To comply with the Trusts policies on risk assessment and bring any concerns to the attention of the line manager.
• To Act in a professional manner at all times, complying with trust policies in relation to Infection Control, Confidentiality, Incident Reporting, Health & Safety and Uniform Policy.
• To be respectful of patients privacy and dignity at all times.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:

• The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
• The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
• The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)

These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1 year experience as Care assistant
• Previous experience of dealing with the general public
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Hospital setting experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Desire to learn and develop

Education

Essential

• Evidence of general education, eg GCSE's or equivalent functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy

Desirable

• Education in Healthcare

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for Care Group/Corporate Group. To produce monthly summary data on actuals/forecast with appropriate narrative for inclusion in the Trust Board reports. To review, interpret and present accounts and reports, ensuring that work meets best practice standards and is used appropriately to support proposals and recommendations for decision-making.

Provide guidance and support to budget holders to enable effective budgetary control. Identify and discuss with managers and clinicians areas where savings and efficiencies can be made to enable more effective use of the Trusts resources. Analyse detailed and complex financial statements and forecasts and create reports and presentations that make them readily understandable to non-financial managers.

Manage the financial plan setting and cost improvement identification process within the Care Group/Corporate areas in accordance with Executive Leadership Team agreed timetables. To be solely responsible for agreeing virements to enable the production of a balanced budget.

Work alongside the Deputy Director of Finance in the production of the Trusts annual financial plans, by providing summaries of relevant financial information.

Responsible for the Care Group/Corporate area financial forecast.

Indirectly contribute to the completion of annual accounts.

Staff and Leadership

Direct, lead and motivate the Care Group/Corporate finance team. Recruit and train new members of staff where appropriate including team induction. Appraise directly line managed staff through the PAD process to identify their training and development needs, and performance manage the team in order to maximise their potential and the contribution they make to the organisation. To oversee sickness and absence management of the finance team.

Responsible for ensuring all budget holders in the designated directorates fully understand the financial information presented to them, identifying and implementing any training needs as necessary.

Contribute to development and delivery of Trust wide training to non-financial staff as required

Demonstrate continuing professional development, through development of knowledge, skills and keeping up to date with professional practice.

Work with external Stakeholders

Represent the Trust providing support to develop system plans with colleagues across the ICS.

Business Partnering

Support the relevant managers across Care Group/Corporate to fulfil their statutory duties including the proprietary responsibility and stewardship of public funds. Support the Trust in achieving its planned financial outturn.

Contribute to current departmental issues which may change over time

Ability to present complex financial reports to groups of senior managers and Executive Directors

Service & Policy Development

Lead on ensuring the development of the Trust costing strategy incorporating the NHS England costing roadmap and ensuring our patient level costing system is adequate to provide requirements of the roadmap

Manage the production of costing information in the Trust including the implementation and development of costing systems that will support the production of statutory reference costs and specialty cost returns, and service line reporting.

Utilise financial expertise and in depth specialist knowledge of business, legislative and NHS environment to assist General Managers in developing proposals and production of Care Group/Corporate plans in line with the Trust Strategy.

Direct the implementation and monitoring of compliance with Trust financial policy within Care Group/Corporate areas, so ensuring that best practice is disseminated and Directorate policy is consistent with Trust strategy. To interpret the impact of Organisational Policy as it affects individual Care Units/Corporate areas and prepare them for such impact. Ensure as far as possible budget holders adhere to Trust financial policy.

Efficiency Programme

Finance lead supporting the overall Trust efficiency programme. Assistance across the organization with development and monitoring of cost improvement plans for services, providing financial support and challenges where appropriate.

Training

Lead on finance staff development needs and ensure all finance staff receive mandatory training in a timely manner. Lead on the Finance training offer working with Learning & Development.

Finance Skills Development for the Trust, contributing to decisions on appropriate courses set by FSD, and ensure information on courses is made available to relevant staff.

General

Authorised signatory in line with Scheme of delegation.

Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety policies are implemented and adhered to within Care Group/Corporate finance team.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Possess a Professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent)

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Further Training

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development

Work Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post CCAB or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of NHS finance and business planning regimes.
• Appointing and Managing staff.

Aptitudes / Skills

Essential

• Ability to problem solve and find solutions.
• Ability to communicate at a high level internally & externally.
• Possess numerical and analytical skills and have the ability to assimilate and interpret data to make resultant judgements.
• Able to lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines.
• Excellent written & report writing skills & have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non Finance Managers.
• Possess excellent negotiating & influencing skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, integrate within the team.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrate the application of professional ethics, values and judgement in support of the core values underpinning the Finance Department, professionalism, empathy and respect.
• Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
• Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lichfield Road

200 Lichfield Lane

Mansfield

NG18 4RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Leader (Theatres) Bournemouth Hospital | Nursing | Fixed Term | Full time | Up to £49,500 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week We are looking for a Clinical Leader for our hospital to help us build a healthier nation. You're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and post registration in surgery/anaesthetics experience, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner. With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As our Clinical Leader, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and post registration in surgery/anaesthetics experience, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.

Experience

Essential

• With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential.

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

Nuffield Health

Address

67 Lansdowne Road

Bournemouth

BH1 1RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Degree in Occupational Therapy with up-to-date HCPC registration
2. Previous experience within an Inpatient Therapy setting
3. Car driver with access to vehicle for work purposes

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Rhys Amos on 07770543828 or email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of training in rehabilitation of older people
• Training in the equipment needs of older people
• Understanding of the models used in Occupational Therapy

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care NHS or Social Services setting
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience of liaising with Social Care
• Experience supervising junior staff and students
• Experience of using a variety of teaching methods

Desirable

• Experience utilising audit and research skills
• Experience actively participating in service development

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be a Team player
• Be open to change
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting
• Computer skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
• Ability to drive
• Have access to car

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Wokingham Hospital, 41 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2RE

Wokingham

RG41 2RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience post registration in a hospital based clinical post
• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts
• Experience of providing a hospital-based, clinical pharmacy service to Critical Care (level 2 & 3) patients
• Previous evaluations or reviews of medicines
• Experience of providing evaluated information on drug expenditure
• Evidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting through training others e.g. pre-registration / foundation training pharmacists
• Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects.

Desirable

• Successful experience of managing & leading projects
• Experience of successfully managing staff, performing appraisals and giving feedback

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Assertive, diplomatic, persuasive with ability to negotiate.
• Demonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, and others
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
• Demonstrates initiative
• Able to work unsupervised, follow written instruction and work under pressure
• IT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients and their loved ones
• Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training
• Effective pharmaceutical care skills.
• Ability to motivate and act as a role model

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
• Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
• Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
• Understanding of stock control systems
• Excellent knowledge of the medical management and pharmaceutical care needs of Critical Care (level 2&3) and Surgical patients
• An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to Critical Care and Surgery patients
• An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to Critical Care and Surgery patients
• Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
• Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
• Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management issues relevant to the patient group and root cause analysis

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
• Independent prescribing qualification, or willing to work towards

Other

Essential

• Reliable with a good attendance record Flexibility with regard to working hours for late and early meetings
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

Experience

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Junction Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS20 1PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleaning of drains across the siteCleaning and unblocking roofs and rain gulliesCleaning Facia and soffitsCleaning of Windows across the site High level and low levelCleaning of plant rooms across the sitePressure washing requested areas across the siteLifting and shifting where neededMoving powered machinery when and where needed to do workAssist the Fabric team when and where neededCall out work on a rota basisTo fully participate in the performance review process and personaldevelopment planning.Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post.To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which you work.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in prior, similar roles within the Building industry or specialist cleaning field

Desirable

• Experience of working for an NHS Trust or similar public sector body

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of building services and repairs and / or previous experience in a building services

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and risk

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 Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Rd

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

HSSU Coordinator Tunbridge Wells | Bank - Ad Hoc | Part time Up to £14.00 per hour Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Our HSSU (Hospital Sterile Services Unit) plays a vital role in transporting sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to the local hospital network. Now, you can too. Join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and you'll have every chance to help improve lives. In return, you'll experience our unrivalled rewards. The opportunity You will work alongside trained professionals to ensure that the theatre environment and equipment are fully operational and maintained to the highest standards. A key responsibility of the role is coordinating and ordering all loan surgical instrumentation and equipment required by the theatre department. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of the HSSU, as well as managing all theatre loan kits to ensure they are ordered, received, checked, and available for scheduled procedures. The role includes raising and managing Purchase Orders (POs), liaising with medical device representatives and suppliers, and ensuring all loan instrumentation and equipment are ordered accurately and in a timely manner based on theatre booking forms. You will work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure all required equipment is available, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of patient care. To succeed as a HSSU Coordinator you will need:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good with basic IT skills as working within HSSU is a computerised environment.

Experience

Essential

• NA

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Kingswood Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We're looking for a candidate with administration experience. Experience as a Senior Administrator is desired but not essential. A confident communicator who can prioritise a varied workload and provide wide-ranging administrative support and its vital that youre able to achieve this without losing your methodical attention to detail. It would be an essential to have knowledge and experience of Word, Excel and other Microsoft systems and you will be trained on our data systems.To be considered for this role you will need to have:

• Experience of working in an administrative and customer-focused role within a health and social care, NHS, or similar service environment.
• Have experience within a fast paced, demand led environment
• Ability to support a diverse community without prejudice and demonstrate empathy
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service and provide a high-quality client experience
• Experience using databases to input personal and sensitive information and Microsoft Office 365
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to coordinate across teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and support service delivery in a busy administrative environment.

Wakefield Talking Therapies operates Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm. The successful candidate would be required to be flexible and work on a shift rota basis to meet the needs of the service. Although, time management, organisational, IT skills are just as important as your communication and people skills. Dynamic and driven, youre someone with a naturally positive disposition and will fit in well in our team.

Person Specification

Admin experience

Essential

• We're looking for a candidate with administration experience. Experience as a Senior Administrator is desired but not essential.

Employer details

Employer name

Turning Point

Address

Turning Point

Transport House

Wakefield

WF2 7AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice. In this role they will be supported by a senior clinical pharmacist who will develop, manage and mentor them.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).

The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non- medical prescriber and utilise this role once it has been achieved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential criteria
• Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent. Registered with GPhC. Specialist knowledge through a Postgraduate Diploma & Qualification. Evidence of recent CPD. Independent Prescriber status or a commitment to undertake the course. Must hold a UK drivers licence and have access to a car. At least 2 years post registration experience in a hospital, community or general practice setting. Experience of working with clinicians and multidisciplinary/multi-agency work. Experience in undertaking clinical audit.

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

Edgworth Medical Practice Ltd

Address

Turton PCN

354 Bolton Road

Edgworth

Bolton

BL7 0DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Providing clinical, professional, and managerial leadership for all staff groups un all areas of safeguarding, with a strong focus on maternity.

Taking a professional lead on all aspects of the Maternity Service contribution to safeguarding.

Assessing the fulfilment of statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and taking action where those responsibilities are not met.

Contributing to the PREVENT agenda.

Leading on the design and delivery of training in relation to safeguarding within maternity.

Leading on the design and delivery of supervision models within maternity.

Supporting the divisional team to deliver its commitments to safeguarding within maternity.

Ensuring effective and collaborative working with our multi-agency partners.

Role modelling best practice in relation to safeguarding and challenging professionally where required to ensure that outcomes are the best that can be achieved.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• oRegistered midwife on NMC/HCPC register
• oDegree or equivalent level of experience
• oWorking towards a master's degree, or equivalent level of experience
• oLeadership I Management training
• oSpecialist experience/training relating to safeguarding

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• oExtensive experience working in the maternity healthcare setting in clinical
• oExtensive experience in a safeguarding role
• oEvidence of delivering formal and informal safeguarding training
• oExperience of change management within healthcare settings
• oExperience of dealing with emergency situations related to safeguarding to ensure patients are protected
• oDemonstrable knowledge, expertise, and experience in safeguarding, including national legislative frameworks and regulations
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• oAbility to develop, lead and implement policy, guidelines and projects
• oAbility to have oversight of budgetary responsibility including authorising signatory

Special requirements of the post

Essential

• oCar driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CG Safeguarding

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall Purpose of Job

The London Borough of Newham LBN has been identified as one of the 75 local authorities chosen to trial a new-style family support centre known as a Family Hub. They will be created in Newham through a £4 million Family Hubs & Start for Life grant fund successfully secured by the Council from Central Government. The Family Hub concept is an approach that ensures services and professionals work better together to provide families easier access to services in their local community. It will include, for example, health services (antenatal, maternity, health visitor, school nurses), early years and childcare, education, parenting support, safety and relationship support.

The Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter will contribute to fulfilling the minimum requirements of the Family Hubs Programme. At its core, this includes providing support and guidance to parents in Newham to help improve breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, duration and support families with their wider infant feeding goals. The post holder will be expected to incorporate the Baby Friendly standards in all aspects of his or her role.

The Health Visiting Service contributes to the London Borough of Newham LBN key priorities set out in the corporate plan for children, young people and families and in accordance United Nations UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The post holder will be a member, of the Health Visiting Service, working within the Newham Infant Feeding Team. They will contribute to the provision of infant feeding support as a part of delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 2023, NHS Long Term Plan 2019, updated 2023, National Family Hubs priorities, and LBN Public Health priorities (50 Steps)

Newham Best Start Family Hubs, Childrens Centres and Childrens Health 0-19 Service jointly achieved Stage 3 Full UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative BFI Accreditation in May 2026. Together we are working to maintain Baby Friendly accreditation at Re-assessment in 2028, aiming to apply for Gold Accreditation in 2029.

The post holder will be expected to incorporate the Baby Friendly standards in all aspects of his/her role.

The post holder will undertake duties as delegated by the Infant Feeding Coordinator and Integrated Team Manager, providing support and information to parents in Newham around infant feeding, to complement the core infant feeding support offered by the Health Visiting Service.

The post holder will work as part of the LBN public health nursing team, liaising and working with statutory and voluntary agencies to promote the health and wellbeing of the local population as delegated.

Using a client-centred, counselling skills approach, the post holder will support parents to find solutions to common infant feeding issues and concerns enabling more mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals; support parents who use formula to do so as safely as possible; to support parents to introduce healthy, family foods at around 6 months; support healthy weight for baby, mother and family, support maternal and infant mental health and well-being, including supporting, parents to develop reciprocal, close and loving relationships with their babies.

The post holder will be required to undertake the key functions of the role in a timely manner including liaison with Health Visiting and CHIS staff to share confidential, patient identifiable clinical data and information on a daily basis to facilitate clinical service delivery to local children and families living in Newham. They will also be expected to collaborate with other parts of Newhams infant feeding system, such as with Maternity Services, commissioned services and voluntary organisations.

The post holder must follow LBN Safeguarding and Data Protection procedures.

The post holder will report to the Infant Feeding Coordinator.

The post holder must attend mandatory training as applicable to the role.

The post holder has no budget responsibility

The post holder has no line management responsibilities

The post holder will be required to adhere to the dress code of smart but casual.

Job Summary

The Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter will:

Deliver education, information and support within antenatal and postnatal workshops; in person at Newham Baby Feeding Cafes and other community events.

Provide support to clients using a range of communication methods including video calls, phone calls, text messages and emails

Promote breastfeeding to pregnant women, their families and the wider community in Newham and to provide information and support to enable women to breastfeed their babies for as long as they wish. Where exclusive breastfeeding is not possible, to support parents to make informed decisions around safe and responsive bottle feeding. Supporting all parents to develop close and loving relationships with their babies.

Support the Infant Feeding Co-ordinator with audit as part of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation.

Use a person-centred, non-judgemental approach, supporting all parents to feed their babies as safely as possible including breastfeeding, bottle feeding and introducing solid foods.

Draw on in depth knowledge of lactation to support mothers to with complex multi-factorial infant feeding challenges including physical, psychological and social barriers, enabling women to reach their own infant feeding goals; supporting increased initiation, prevalence and satisfaction of breastfeeding in Newham.

Work collaboratively with health visitors in the co-ordination of care-plans including where appropriate assessing and referring to GPs, tongue tie service, Speech and Language Therapies (SALT), dieticians and other specialist services.

Arrange loan of breastfeeding equipment when required as part of a feeding plan, teaching mothers how to use equipment safely.

Support maternal and infant mental health and well-being, including referral and signposting as appropriate.

Record activity and data at end of each shift to support information sharing with health visiting, Public Health and Family Hubs colleagues.

Maintain mandatory training and supervision.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

Model London Borough of Newhams HEART values.

Work collaboratively with other members of Newham Infant Feeding Team under the direction of the Senior Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter and the Infant Feeding Co-ordinator to cover the rota for the Baby Feeding Helpline, workshops and other events across the week 7 days.

Work collaboratively with external infant feeding partners such as Maternity Services and community based commissioned services as well as the wider Family Hubs Network.

Deliver culturally sensitive, co-produced group sessions to enhance complementary feeding practices in diverse local populations.

Respond in a timely manner to parents phone calls, voicemails, text messages and emails, offering return video or phone call, platform as preferred by the client, i.e. Whats App

Support parents with infant feeding questions and concerns; providing support and evidence based information.

Signpost parents to appropriate partner services and follow up where necessary.

Maintain excellent listening and communication skills using a strengths based approach, supporting parents own learning and self-efficacy.

Provide follow up with reliable, evidence based resources.

Liaise with Senior Baby Feeding Specialist, Infant Feeding Co-ordinatorand Health Visiting teams where there are concerns outside of remit of the role. Communicating effectively and professionally with all members of the multidisciplinary team and with outside agencies involved in provision or planning of care.

Document support provided on electronic healthcare records RiO.

Demonstrate awareness of the needs of clients/families from diverse ethnic family groups.

Maintain knowledge and understanding of trust guidelines and policies appropriate to the role and demonstrate evidence-based practiced based on these and UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.

Attend and take an active part in team meetings.

Participate in individual performance reviews.

Identify and pursue own educational and professional development including mandatory training.

Follow all LBN Safeguarding and Data Protection policies and procedures.

Attend monthly 1-1 supervision with Infant Feeding Co-ordinator

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1990

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• About You
• The candidate will/must have:
• -IBCLC or Breastfeeding Counsellor, or Peer Supporter working towards BFC or IBCLC qualification.
• -In depth knowledge of infant feeding including lactation, the value of breastfeeding, and common issues including awareness of how to support mothers to establish and maintain breastfeeding.
• -Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; team oriented, able to work as part of a team, and independently.
• Ability to use IT and common software packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• -Ability to be professional, emotionally intelligent and able to communicate effectively in diverse situations.
• -Ability to travel to workshops, Baby Feeding Cafes and other events in Newham as required.
• -The role includes some weekend work.

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

London Borough of Newham

Address

Building 1000, Newham Dockside

1000 Dockside Road

London

E16 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB. ChB. or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• PROMPT or equivalent certificate
• MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable

• Certificate in gynaecology Scanning
• BSCCP accreditation and maintained

Clinical Experience

Essential

• 3 years in UK in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Registrar experience or equivalent

Desirable

• 2 years at Registrar equivalent in a large DGH
• Outpatient hysteroscopy
• Minimal access surgery

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good writtenandverbal communication skills
• Capableofworkingwellin multidisciplinary team
• Clinical skills commensurate with experience
• Commitment to career and continuous learning
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
• Punctuality
• To show Initiative
• Able to carry out the duties of the post

Desirable

• Management skills
• Teaching skills
• To be assertive and demonstrate flexibility
• Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Womens Unit, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove,

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Accept clinical responsibility for the dietetic management of children and young people with a broad range of complex and highly complex clinical conditions. Organising workload effectively and efficiently according to clinical priorities.

1. Undertake comprehensive assessment of clinical and nutritional status including anthropometrics, biochemistry, clinical condition and nutritional requirements.

1. Analyse and interpret the results of the nutritional, biochemical and clinical assessment to help formulate both a diagnosis and a treatment plan taking into account clinical, social and cultural factors.

1. Plan and implement dietetic intervention based on the results of the nutritional assessment to achieve the expected clinical outcome.

1. Comprehensively assess patients requiring nutrition support including parenteral nutrition and be able to manage all the dietetic aspects of these interventions

1. Provide suitable written and verbal information to families, nursing staff, special feeds unit and catering to ensure the provision of correct dietary treatment for in-patients.

1. Continuously evaluate the young persons clinical parameters and outcomes and modify the dietetic treatment plan as necessary to achieve expected long term dietetic and clinical outcome.

1. Advise medical staff on the prescribing of appropriate medications and nutritional supplements to support treatment e.g. vitamins, minerals, protein and energy substitutes, pancreatic enzymes

1. Communicate complex and sensitive information to children and their families in a way which is understandable to them and which may include unwelcome or difficult to accept information

1. Engage and negotiate with children and their families to enable and motivate them to agree and achieve the required dietetic intervention in a supportive and empathetic framework.

1. Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings and ward rounds appropriate to the needs of the speciality area of work and ensure that the dietetic aspects of care are communicated effectively within the multidisciplinary team

1. Ensure safe and timely discharge of patients including liaison with GPs, community dietitians and other key agencies.

1. Undertake community, school and home visits when necessary to support the dietetic treatment of the child.

1. Continuously monitor and review the dietetic management and other associated medical treatments against outcome measures adjusting treatment and goals as appropriate to the clinical situation.

1. Develop and maintain a range of educational resources to support dietetic advice which have a clear evidence base and which are understandable by children, young people and their families.

1. Liaise with medical teams when clinically appropriate to arrange admissions when clinically necessary

1. Record accurately all dietetic intervention in line with the agreed record keeping standards of the HCPC and the department. Communicate orally, and in writing where appropriate, relevant patient information to all relevant health professionals and agencies

1. Develop evidence-based protocols and standards of care for dietetic care of children with these specific conditions.

1. Evaluate regional, national and international standards of care to ensure that dietetic care is delivered effectively to current accepted standards.

1. Work with the dietetic assistants to ensure accurate and up-to-date nutritional product data is maintained

1. Provide clinical dietetic cover within other specialities as and when workload demand requires this.

Person Specification

Supporting information

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Experience as a band 6 paediatric dietitian
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience of working in MDT
• Good communication skills
• Relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience as band 7 dietitian
• Experience in paediatric cardiology
• Experience of line management

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment of patients of all ages attending the Emergency Department, SDEC

Planning and delivery of nursing care that reflects current patient care needs.

Evaluation of care in collaboration with patient / carers and multidisciplinary team.

Involved in the care of trauma patients and resuscitation of critically unwell patients.

Accurate documentation of nursing care delivered.

Be a safe practitioner aware of own limitations and reporting any areas of concern to a more senior nurse.

Work effectively as part of a team.

Awareness of and co-operating in maintaining Accident and Emergency health care targets in the best interest of the patient.

Participate in teaching / training of more junior staff.

Follow policy and procedure accurately for Safeguarding both children and adults

Ongoing development of skills and knowledge to become a competent Emergency Department nurse.

To use electronic systems e.g. EPR safely and as per departmental policy

To appropriately escalate when care standard is thought to be below par

To participate in ED specific training e.g. decontamination training.

To act within the medicines management trust policy

To become competent in working in all aspects of the department including resuscitation, majors and minors and triage.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC REGISTRATION

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
• Significant experience at Band 5 in speciality

Desirable

• Clinical skills

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Effective Communication Skills
• team working
• prioritise workload and show organistaional ability
• Adjust according to workload
• Show evidence of professional development
• Managing a team

Desirable

• Understanding of Emergency Department standards and performance targets

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse level 1 Current NMC registration
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development
• Nursing Degree /Diploma
• ED experience
• Clinical skills or willing to work towards
• ENP or willing to work towards

Desirable

• Diploma or Degree
• ILS PILS APLS EPLS
• Management experience
• Leadsership course

Special Requirements

Essential

• Rotational shift patterns

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We're seeking a confident operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You'll be comfortable balancing people management with operational problem solving, using data and insight to make informed decisions and improve service performance.

You'll have a strong track record in managing people and performance, leading service improvement initiatives, and delivering results.

You'll be an excellent communicator who can build credibility with experienced clinicians, support colleagues, and drive positive change. Your analytical skills will help identify trends, understand demand and capacity pressures, and develop practical solutions that improve service responsiveness. You'll take a structured approach to resource management, therapist planning, and waiting list oversight.

This non-clinical role suits someone with experience in NHS operations, mental health service delivery, or performance and capacity management. You'll join a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement.

This role would suit someone looking to build on existing management or operational experience and take ownership of a key service function within a supportive leadership team.

We prioritise staff wellbeing through an active wellbeing working group and flexible working options. Our 6-day service model offers opportunities to balance wellbeing with service needs. Weekend and additional hours are incentivised to recognise your contribution.

Person Specification

Admin experience

Essential

• We're looking for a candidate with administration experience. Experience as a Senior Administrator is desired but not essential.

Employer details

Employer name

Turning Point

Address

Turning Point

Transport House

Wakefield

WF2 7AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint between 1-2 extremely motivated and ambitious trust doctors (registrar ST3+) to join our team of 8 clinical fellows/trust doctors who provide middle grade cover for our service. The registrar will be supported by an excellent team of advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) on the ward as well as 3 surgical care practitioners (SCPs) in theatre. This post is for a doctor who has completed CST training who wishes to gain some more clinical and operative experience in cardiothoracic surgery or for a more senior trainee/surgeon who would like to develop further subspecialty interest including MCS and transplant.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months
• Ability to work in the UK

Desirable

• Completed core surgical training
• MRCS or any equivalent diplomas
• FRCS (C-Th)

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good history & examination skills.
• Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
• Able to order appropriate investigations.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice.
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
• Current ALS registration
• Experience as a cardiothoracic SHO (at least 6 months)

Desirable

• Experience as a registrar in cardiothoracic surgery
• CALS/ATLS

Maintaining Clinical Competence

Essential

• Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments
• Logbook of surgical procedures

Desirable

• Willingness to take responsibility for own learning
• Attending courses and conference for CPD

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors

Desirable

• Formal teaching of medical/nursing students
• Train the trainers course
• Faculty of any courses

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Essential

• Experience of audit projects.
• Evidence of presentations at meetings

Desirable

• Evidence of closing the audit loop
• Involved in writing local departmental guidelines
• Evidence of publications relevant to the specialty
• Evidence of presentations at national/international meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)