Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCA
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in Medical Education
• Qualification in Research
• Fellowship in Perioperative Medicine
• Specialist Registration (CCT or CESR)

Academic Achievements, Research & Publications

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
• Willingness to participate in research

Desirable

• Proven research ability including research publications in indexed journals

Management & Administration Experience

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Previous possession of leadership/management roles

Clinical Experience & Training

Essential

• Advanced Training or Fellowship in speciality relevant to proposed job plan

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Advanced Life Support Instructor
• ATLS Provider or Instructor

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 of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse Responsibilities Include:

• Provide general nursing services, Childhood immunizations, cervical smears and dressings.
• Contribute to patient health by running and managing clinics for conditions such as Vaccination and insulin injections.
• Engage in patient education, offering advice and guidance on health topics.
• Chronic disease management including Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, all QOF and LIS.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a practice nurse.
• EMIS trained

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid NMC Registration.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a practice nurse.
• Right to work within the UK
• Commitment to evidence based practice.
• Fulfil the compliance requirements of our framework, including those related to DBS, Occupational Health, and an updated CV.
• Trained on EMIS Web, willing to provide a re-fresh if needed.

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

Fencepiece Road Medical Centre

Address

Fencepiece Road Medical Centre

83 Fencepiece Road

Ilford

Essex

IG6 2NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience at senior level (AFC Band 7 or equivalent), working as an autonomous practitioner on own initiative
• Evidence of high quality, comprehensive, clinical assessment, treatment and decision making skills
• Current evidence recent contribution to audit, research or service development programs
• Effective leadership, influencing and supervisory skills including supervision of junior staff / students and ability to coach / motivate others

Desirable

• Evidence of awareness of local and national issues affecting advanced practice
• Evidence of recent Quality Improvement and Innovation project

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree level Registered Nurse with valid Nursing & Midwifery Council registration or relevant AHP
• Working towards completion of Masters degree in Advanced Practice
• Completed Advanced Physical Assessment and consultation skills, Managing medical conditions/managing the acutely unwell and X-Ray interpretation
• Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
• Relevant teaching / mentor qualification
• ALS provider

Desirable

• MSc in advanced professional Practice
• PG Cert/Diploma in advanced professional practice
• Management or leadership qualification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• In depth knowledge of the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, the public and all grades of multi-disciplinary staff and outside agencies in a professional manner.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills to enable concentration and working under high pressure in an unpredictable environment. Manages own workload and supports nursing and junior medical staff.
• Analytical and judgement skills in carrying out patient assessments and ability to make a diagnosis based on imaging and pathology results as well as being able to critique own practice.
• Excellent emergency patient assessment and treatment knowledge and skills in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to point of care ultrasound, ECG, catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, ABG and IV drug administration, including teaching and ongoing workplace based assessment of others in these skills.
• Ability to critically appraise research to identify and implement best practice. Able to design / support audit programmes relevant to advanced practice in emergency care

Desirable

• Ability to represent advanced nursing practice at Trust, regional or national forums
• Leadership training

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Mexborough Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation.Type discharge summaries as appropriate.Ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Liaise with relevant Medical Secretary of Specialty accordingly.Ensure any actions required regarding 18 week / tertiary referrals are dealt with and actioned.Ensure all letters and discharge summaries are copied to the appropriate professionals and other agencies.Ensure all outgoing post is sent out within 24 hours of signing. (inclusive of out of area GP letters)Ensure all action reports are completed daily and all letters / attachments sent out the same dayCarry out all stock ordering for speciality areas and completion on SBSAssist the Directorate in providing quality administrative support to the clinical teams.Accurate and timely input of data onto information databases.Filing of test results appropriately in a timely manner.Photocopying/faxing, general housekeeping of the office environment.Follow all Standard Operating Procedures for the area in which you workAssist with collection of clinical data for audit and disseminate information to teams.

Attend appropriate training, meetings and education sessions at the request of manager.Work with managers and administrative staff to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems.Work with Team Leaders/Administration Service Mangers to improve quality and range of services, with resources being managed according to agreed policies and priorities

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Kind
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Word Processing Skills
• Audio Typing Skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• RSA / OCR II or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Excellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft office products
• Experience of office procedures

Desirable

• Previous experience within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Self motivated and able to work with limited supervisions
• Able to use own initiative and manage/prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation system
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of internal hospital PAS

Other

Essential

• Able to work the hours and duties required by the post
• Able to adopt flexible approach when required
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Youll Bring

• A confident, professional approach, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people in a fastpaced, highprofile environment
• Strong communication skills, whether facetoface, over the phone, or in writing, with the ability to adapt your style to suit the situation
• Proven decisionmaking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively when faced with competing demands
• Excellent organisational abilities, combined with clear, concise com

Person Specification

Our values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 4 in administration or relevant other subject or equivalent level of knowledge
• Educated to at least GCSE level with 5 grade at C or above or equivalent experience
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Data entry experience
• Good knowledge of Administrative Systems
• Previous supervisory and staff management experience
• Knowledge of 18 week RTT and cancer targets
• Experience of dealing with customers
• Experience of dealing with complaints

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of Medway or other Patient Administrative System
• Experience of scheduling outpatient and inpatient appointments
• Experience of managing reception desks

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills
• Ability to train and motivate staff
• Ability to use own initiative when dealing with staff and patients issues
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, diplomacy and tact at all times.
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to recognise and solve problems and identify when further action is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Good understanding of confidentiality
• Good verbal and written communication and telephone skills

other

Essential

• Combination of sitting standing and walking throughout the day.
• Frequent interruptions throughout the day when dealing with patient and staff queries
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Daily requirement to deal with distressed patients and staff
• Occasional requirement to deal with verbal aggression from patients and staff
• Use of VDU throughout the day.

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

The following duties will be performed after supervised training with a registered Biomedical Scientist. All duties must be performed and comply with agreed departmental policies and procedures.

Technical

• Undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations on a rotational basis through all sections within the department as required.
• Follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and participate in the regular review and update of SOPs.
• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with Departmental policies and suppliers instructions.
• Undertake routine and more complex maintenance on laboratory instruments, carry out appropriate internal maintenance procedures and maintain maintenance records.
• Plan and organise a workload which can be varied and complex. This involves completion of on-going work, together with new work, which can be interspersed with urgent specimens. These activities are required to meet the demands of the department
• Undertake technical validation of the complex results from laboratory investigations ensuring accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
• Measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• Carry out corrective action or inform senior staff when the quality control procedures indicate loss of performance.
• Prepare reagents required for analysers and manual laboratory investigations and to record reagent batch numbers and maintain a reagent audit trail.
• Report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure to the Senior Biomedical Scientists.
• Record and monitor data from non-analytical equipment e.g. water purity from water systems, decontamination records for centrifuges, fridge and freezer temperatures etc.

Scientific

• Undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by senior laboratory staff.
• Take appropriate action should the quality assurance systems be outside acceptable limits.
• Perform External Quality Control and be aware of the external QC performance for the section.
• Carry out the agreed internal quality control procedures associated with any specific procedure.
• Perform internal quality control checks, as directed by a senior member of staff, on work performed elsewhere within the laboratory.

Diagnostic

Use interpretative skills to determine accurately the clinical significance of results of laboratory tests, for example, by:

• Preparing, examining and reporting of specimens which require highly developed physical skills requiring a high degree of hand/eye co-ordination.
• Performing molecular diagnostic tests
• Microscopy: reporting Gram films (presence of bacteria and cells), Cerebro Spinal Fluid and Urines (presence of infection indicators), Faeces (presence of parasites)
• Interpret diagnostic laboratory results and take appropriate actions i.e.
• Authorisation of results
• Adding technical comments
• Making decisions for further testing
• Referring results for a second opinion
• Informing the requestor/medical staff of clinically significant results so appropriate action may be taken.

Communication

• Communicate results verbally to persons authorised to receive them in a clear and concise manner following appropriate policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and information to laboratory, ward, GP staff and patients regarding samples and sample handling including information on appropriate tests and collection conditions for in-house, referred and infrequently requested tests.
• Deal with result queries where information may be conflicting and difficult to understand.
• Book patients for Infertility investigations, requiring tact and sensitivity.
• Communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues within the section and inform effectively at hand over.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, team briefings, educational and audit meetings as appropriate.
• Bring to the attention of Microbiology Consultant staff any result or finding that, either according to relevant SOPs or according to the experience and judgment of the BMS, may require urgent clinical intervention.
• Bring to the attention of Infection Control staff any results or findings that may require their specialist input, according to relevant SOPs or according to the experience and judgment of the BMS.

Other Duties

• Maintain appropriate stock levels within the section following appropriate policies and procedures under the direction of the section leader.
• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with departmental policies and suppliers instructions and is maintained correctly. Notify equipment/general building fitting failures to the appropriate senior member of staff.
• Take appropriate action if there is a spillage of body fluids or hazardous chemicals in order to minimise the risk to staff and public.
• All staff have a responsibility to report any risks, clinical and non-clinical accidents and incidents/potential incidents promptly and to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.
• Understand and be aware of and act in accordance with all appropriate National and Trust Health & Safety policies, COSHH regulations and should be aware of the trained first aiders within the department.
• Observe the immunisation policy of the Laboratory/Trust.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Registration with Health Care Professions Council. (HCPC).
• Adhere to the codes of conduct expected by the HCPC and the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
• Demonstrate competency in order to work autonomously on a 24/7 pattern and maintain expertise necessary to carry out specialised procedures during rotation through the laboratory.
• Keep the workplace and work benches clean and tidy.
• Maintain good working relations with all members or staff and to promote effective teamwork.
• Maintain and promote the professional image of the Pathology, STHK and SOHT.
• Maintain an up to date and current continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio and to maintain knowledge of professional and scientific advances and developments providing suggestions for implementation as appropriate.
• Attend educational and training courses either for personal development or as required by the department.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with the local and national policies for safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
• Use the Pathology Computer Systems according to the authorised protocols.
• Enter own results and those obtained by others into the Pathology Computer System.
• Check and correct if necessary, information input by other laboratory staff.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.
• Use Trust wide IT systems as appropriate following trust policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist in the audit of data held on the pathology laboratory information system.
• Ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of UKAS ISO:15189
• Comply with good laboratory practices required for the standards of UKAS ISO:15189 including Health and Safety.
• Undertake work file management to ensure that reporting of results are carried out in a timely fashion.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• Assist the Senior Biomedical Scientists with training, development and competence assessment of trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and locum staff.
• Assist the Senior Biomedical Scientists with the training of Junior Microbiology Medical staff in Microbiological techniques.
• Assist the Senior Biomedical Scientists with the supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Trainee Biomedical Scientists.
• Act as mentors for Trainee Biomedical Scientists.
• Occasionally, act as a delegate to external educational events and then to present at a Microbiology Educational Meeting.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• Participate in clinical and non-clinical audit, trials, research and development as directed by departmental management.
• Participate in internal and external safety audits as appropriate.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• A recognised Biomedical Science degree or equivalent with honours which is acceptable to the HCPC
• PgD Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
• Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages eg word processing and spreadsheets
• Sufficient number of years post qualification experience
• Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
• Ability to organise own workload and that of junior staff
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to work within all areas of the department
• Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours

Skills

Essential

• Problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willing and able to learn new skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Highly developed technical skills
• Understands quality control procedures
• Ability to work alone to provide 24/7 cover

Desirable

• Presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• As a receptionist you must greet patients, visitors, and colleagues in a polite manner.
• Print patient clinic lists and relevant reports for clinics as required on a daily basis ensuring all relevant clinical staff are given copies.
• Check patient demographics including ethnicity with patients as they arrive at reception desk. Update Trust Patient Administration System (PAS) following the departmental operational procedure document.
• Identify any overseas visitors by checking present address and previous address within the last 12 months.
• Make appointments as required on PAS. Record on appointment card and hand card to patient or send a patient letter in the post within time limits (under 3 months, write appointment card, after 3 months request letter on PAS to be sent in post).
• Rearrange appointments for patients from cancellations and non-attendance DNA patients following the Trust DNA procedure. Ensure all appointments are booked within 18-week Trust/Government targets liaising with nursing and clinical staff. (Please read DNA procedure on Reception desk).
• Input patient attendances and outcomes onto the Trust PAS system, including any procedure coding as instructed from patient outcome sheet.
• Hold all clinics on a daily basis according to Patient Access Policy.
• Ensure 18-week pathway process is adhered to and pathway clock start and stop times are inputted accurately. Liaise with Data Quality Team.
• Register all patient health record supplements (HRS) movements on the PAS system. Including dispatching HRS notes to other locations within the Hospital and receiving HRS notes into clinic areas.
• Deal with patients and their relatives in a friendly and sympathetic manner and attend in-house Customer Care Workshop.
• Give general advice to patients in relation to their appointments or re-direct to an appropriate department.
• Arrange ambulance transport for patients when required on the Patient Transport System (PTS).
• Deal with complaints on a first line basis or refer to nurse in charge of clinic or relevant department / member of staff. (N.B. May occasionally experience stressful or distressing situations).
• Prior to clinics commencing, organise workload to ensure all patients health records (HRS) checked with current patient lists, liaising with Health Records Department regarding health records not delivered/available.
• Ensure patient outcome forms/slips are attached to the HRS case notes for completion by the clinician. Notify nurse in charge of clinic of any incomplete outcome slips while patient in attendance at clinic.
• Complete all EDMS CQUINN never letters in accordance with local Trust procedure.
• Complete medical insurance forms (Medicash etc.) that do not need written medical input by clinician.
• Deal with telephone appointments and queries in a professional manner and accurately record messages.
• Comply with Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• The post holder will be responsible for the undertaking clerical duties to support the process of the Trusts patient activity and to meet the relevant departmental targets following departmental booking Policy and Procedures.

TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• Attend I.T. training and keep abreast of updates as they occur.
• Attend non-clinical mandatory training and other training courses relevant to the job role. Maintain record in personal development portfolio.
• Record all in-house reception training provided by Team Leader.
• To be aware of the Records management, Information Governance, Caldicott, confidentiality and data protection act.
• To work towards relevant qualification/customer care workshop/Develop Personal Resilience course.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
• I.T./Computer skills qualification and/or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Care qualification and /or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial clerical experience
• Experience of dealing with the public face to face

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Previous NHS experience working within outpatient clinics

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desirable

• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge of Data Quality and Information Governance

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexible working hours / shifts / evening / weekends to meet the demands of the Trust Outpatient Service

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the co-ordination and administration of all aspects of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB IPFR panel including taking notes of the panel meetings and preparing outcome notes and letters for the IPFR lead, ensuring there is an appropriate audit trail on the decisions making of the IPFR panel.
• Responsible for ensuring that IPFR & PAR requests are dealt with in a timely equitable and effective manner, ensuring the administration of the requests adheres to the All Wales policies in terms of process including time scales and acknowledgements etc.
• Review all IPFR applications, prior approval (Non Contracted Activity) requests and requests for treatment abroad to ensure that agreed processes within the policy are adhered to, including timescales, record keeping etc. This will include ensuring all documentation is completed, requesting information and supporting documentation as required either as identified by the post holder or by the IPFR lead.
• Provide advice and support to internal and external colleagues on the IPFR process, prior approval (Non-Contracted Activity) process, treatment abroad, and on individual IPFR, prior approval cases as required.
• Be responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in place to monitor IPFR in line with internal and external quality standards, including the management of the IPFR database.

In addition if Katie Games is unavailable, please contact:

Claire Tynan- Preece: Commissioning Manager: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to a degree level or suitable, relevant experience.
• Specialist knowledge of the Individual Patient Funding Requests Policies and processes, acquired through training and short courses to postgraduate Diploma level equivalency.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS in Wales and England and its commissioning, contracting and clinical governance processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the current social and economic climate and the pressures faced by public sector organisations.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
• Experience of dealing with sensitive enquiries from patients, relatives and clinicians and of communicating difficult news.
• Experience of partnership working with other agencies across the health & social care sectors
• Experience of committee work including preparation of agenda, collation of reports and minute taking
• Handling highly confidential and sensitive information

Skills

Essential

• Confidence to deal with staff at all levels Experience of a range of work procedures and practices
• Prioritisation of work and delivery to challenging deadlines

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ynysmeurig House

Navigation Park

Mountain Ash

CF45 4SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments.
• To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required.
• Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience.
• Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information.
• Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload.
• Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation.
• Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points.
• Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required.
• Maintain and update specialty-specific databases.
• Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems.
• Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions.
• Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements.
• To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others.
• Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action.
• Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available.
• Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments.
• Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved.
• Type theatre lists and distribute as required.
• Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply.
• Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process.
• In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources.
• Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet.
• Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit.

Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of:

• Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service.
• When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner.
• Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies.
• Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences.
• Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties.
• Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline
• RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL
• British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience
• Previous medical secretary experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrable skills in problem solving

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Customer service skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Other

Essential

• There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day
• There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions
• Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature
• Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues.
• Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service.
• Adhering to policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders.
• Participate in the Trusts Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans. All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions.
• The Trust is keen to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors. All staff are responsible for complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ensuring no-one is affected by individual acts or omissions.
• The Trust aims to be a place in which people can work and study free from discrimination. All staff, patients and visitors are required to comply with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To be aware of, and responsible to, the changing nature of the Trust and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work.
• To personally contribute to the health promotion strategies both internally and externally.
• All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.
• Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.
• Staff will be trained to a level appropriate to their responsibilities in this respect in line with the current KSF post outline and the ongoing PDR process.
• All employees have a personal contribution to reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Staff must be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs and be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies. All staff are required to attend a mandatory training session on infection prevention and control and be updated according to their area of employment.
• Infection Prevention and Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Hygiene Code - Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (DH 2008)CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adhere to relevant code of practice of professional body.
• Registered practitioners who are non-medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice.
• Maintain and utilise advanced clinical skills to analyse and interpret history of illness, presenting symptoms and physical findings to enable diagnosis, planning and treatment of the patient.
• To implement nursing care as per care plan as discussed with the Team Leader and to make accurate observations of the physical, mental, social conditions of the patient and / or carer and report these back to the Team Leader.
• To implement care based on research and from any post registration course undertaken.
• To develop competency in wounds care.
• The administration of drugs should be undertaken in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and proceduresTEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIE
• To support the development of junior staff through clinical supervision and mentoring.
• To attend mandatory training, including Safeguarding training according to Trust and local policy.
• To demonstrate a commitment to personal continuing education.RESEARCH & AUDIT
• To participate in any research undertaken in the unit.
• To actively assist in the Departments Audit ProgrammeLINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To act as preceptor /mentor to new members of staff, facilitating the achievement of their competencies throughout their preceptorship/orientation period in close collaboration with the ward manager and the nursing team
• To act as mentor to pre-registration nurses and other students/visitors to the ward ensuring that support and instruction is provided as appropriate.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
• Ability to communicate distressing information
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helens Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Postgraduation study / training
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Member of professional body RCOT
• Clinical Educators Training

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primarily to provide Critical Care cover during daytime and overnight. With opportunity, subject to service provision, to provide Anaesthetic cover for elective theatre lists.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to, practise from the GMC.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Significant demonstrable experience in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia within the NHS.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent.*
• Current employment in a UK Core Anaesthetics / ACCS Anaesthetics Training Programme and have completion of a stage 1 Certificate (2021 curriculum) by the Post start date OR current employment in a UK Anaesthetic Higher Specialty training programme (2021 curriculum) at ST3,ST4 or ST5 level OR completed equivalence Certificate for Stage 1 (2021 RCoA curriculum)* OR successful completion of a UK ACCS or core anaesthetics training programme.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council.
• Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in-line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice).

Desirable

• ALS, ATLS, APLS.
• Higher Degrees including MSc, PhD or MD.
• Postgraduate qualifications achieved in other specialties.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to provide complete details of their employment history.
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
• Present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.
• Sound clinical knowledge judgement with the ability to apply in the workplace.
• Experience managing patients with severe acute medical disease.
• Documented competence through continuous work-based assessments and other portfolio evidence.
• Able to undertake the following with distant supervision (evidence may be requested): Central venous and arterial cannulation, induction of anaesthesia for the critically-ill patient with cardiorespiratory instability or raised intracranial pressure, transfer of the ventilated patient.
• Ability to undertake indirectly supervised lists and emergency care of ASA 1 and 2 patients for minor and intermediate surgical procedures.
• Is able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance an risk management.
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Understands the importance of audit and QIP (quality improvement projects) to the practice of intensive care medicine and anaesthesia.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice.
• Evidence of teaching experience and / or training in teaching.

Desirable

• Experience in a complementary specialty.
• Additional clinical competence to that expected by the training Programme.
• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources.
• Demonstrates information technology skills.
• Evidence of clinical governance activity such as presentation at a clinical governance meeting, involvement with incident reporting, dealing with complaints.
• Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology.
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements and involvement in a formal research project.
• Evidence of relevant academic publications.
• Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management.

Personal Skills / Knowledge / Aptitude

Essential

• Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate.
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
• Capacity to use logical and lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions, indicating an analytical and scientific approach.
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people.
• Demonstrates respect for all.
• Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff or other staff members as part of the MDT.
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects.
• Capacity to manage and prioritise time and information effectively.
• Capacity to prioritise own workload.
• Evidence of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self-discipline and commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines).
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances and uncertainty.
• Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (such as everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion).
• Demonstrates probity (as outlined by the GMC).
• Shows initiative, drive and enthusiasm (shows curiosity).
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programmes.
• Evidence of self-reflective practice.

Desirable

• Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.
• Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine.

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

SOUTH SHIELDS

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the care group directorates with the implementation of any departmental rotas according to the needs of the directorate.
• Completing and updating HealthRota/DRS5 and ensuring rotas are compliant with the 2016 junior doctor contract.
• Ensure rotas are compliant with working time directives and the 2016 junior doctor contract.
• Support the Educational supervisors in the management of exception reporting.
• To support in the preparation, delivery and retrieval of diary cards and electronic diary data in a timely manner.

• The post holder will maintain good working relationships with staff within the Care Groups and in other departments across the Trust.

• Work flexibly and liaise with the team to maintain and ensure smooth running of the directorate, gaining additional skills as required.

• Be aware of workload and pressures within other areas enabling support and encouragement to be given to the team as necessary.

• To assist the line manager to ensure the delivery of an efficient and comprehensive service that is receptive to the needs of the directorate and meets the performance requirements of the Trust.

• Ensure adequate cover is in place during absence.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• IT qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Medical Rota Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a complex organisational environment, either in the NHS, elsewhere in the public sector or in a private or voluntary sector organisation

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

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will join a highly regarded consultant team within the glaucoma service and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred glaucoma care across multiple Moorfields sites. The role includes face-to-face clinics, virtual review clinics, theatre sessions and leadership of glaucoma diagnostic pathways.

The successful candidate will support the continued expansion of consultant-led glaucoma services and play a key role in developing innovative models of care to improve access, efficiency and patient outcomes. Working closely with consultants, divisional management teams, specialist optometrists and multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will contribute to service planning, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, supervision of junior medical staff, participation in audit and appraisal processes, research and teaching activities, and active involvement in maintaining the high standards of care for which Moorfields is recognised internationally.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
• Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry.

Desirable

• Completion of, or studies towards Higher Degree (MD/PhD)

FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Be near to OR completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
• Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS
• Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Completion of 2 years recognised post-CCT glaucoma fellowship training
• Experience of innovation and management of High Volume Ophthalmic Diagnostic Hubs

Desirable

• Prior Consultant Level Experience as a Glaucoma Specialist
• Clinical leadership training

SKILLS & ABILITY

Essential

• High level of glaucoma surgical experience including filtration, tube and revision surgeries
• Ability to lead & coordinate clinical and multi-professional teams.
• Excellent surgical competence & skills in modern cataract surgery.

Desirable

• Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
• Management skills & experience.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of teaching at postgraduate level
• Active involvement in Service Improvement and Audit

Desirable

• Experience of public & patient engagement.
• Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
• Management innovation experience

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Committed to job
• Flexibility and teamwork

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road, Old Street , EC1V 2PD

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of a high quality Molecular Diagnostics service across six acute NHS Foundation Trust Hospitals across Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.To deliver the highest quality service in a comprehensive, efficient and cost effective manner.To be responsible for the day to day provision of services and ensure services within their remit are delivered to the highest standard.To support the Specialty Lead in the development of new services and the ongoing improvement of existing services.To deputise for the Specialty Lead in overseeing provision of the routine service, providing operational guidance and support for junior laboratory staff on as necessary.To manage the junior staff in the Molecular Diagnostic department.To teach and train staff in the discipline of Molecular Diagnostics, oversee their competency skills and ensure that these are maintained to the standards appropriate to their skill set.To contribute to UKAS submissions for the Department and ensure processes conform to the standards required in the Quality Management System (QMS) in order to maintain UKAS accreditation ISO15189:2022.To be aware of current and developments in professional standards and national policies that pertain to the delivery of Molecular Diagnostics services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in biological science subject
• Higher degree or qualification in relevant specialism or equivalent extensive laboratory experience in a similar role/environment
• State registration with HCPC, either BMS or Clinical Scientist
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of molecular techniques and its use in clinical diagnostics
• Experience of working in a relevant NHS laboratory
• Experience & knowledge of duties required to support senior lab staff gained by experience in a similar role
• Experience in working with a quality management system
• Experience of managing junior staff
• Experience in developing laboratory processes
• Experience in critically evaluation and validating new laboratory processes
• Experience in assessing diagnostic results and authorizing.
• Ability to write and develop Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience in training and supervising laboratory staff
• An understanding of budget management

Desirable

• Experience in recruiting staff
• Track record of developing clinical service

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK.

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• HCPC registration - Podiatry
• MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Member of RCPOD
• Independent prescriber or working towards
• Immediate life support (ILS - updated annually)
• IRMER Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in other Podiatric Surgery services or departments
• Broad spectrum of clinical experience
• Experience of working with electronic clinical records systems
• Advanced techniques in regional local anaesthesia for the lower limb
• Experience of audit/research
• Working independently and as part of team
• Teaching/Lecturing

Desirable

• Experience of working in or with an orthopaedic department
• Experience of working with other surgical teams

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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