Job description

Job responsibilities

*** Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
• CoSRH Diploma in contraceptive or equivalent
• Evidence recent professional development
• Recognised mentorship and preceptorship or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• STIF Level 2 competence/GUM course
• CoSRH LoC SDI and IUD, or willingness to train.
• Non-medical Prescriber qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as CASH nurse
• Experience of health promotion and education
• Experience of effective teaching, mentoring and assessing
• Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines
• Able to utilise evidence in practice.
• To be proficient in screening of asymptomatic and symptomatic people
• Experience of managing/coordinating teamwork

Desirable

• Experience in gynaecology, HIV, counselling, research, outreach, and other experience related to the speciality or willing to undertake training.
• Evidence of practice development
• Evidence of utilising clinical supervision
• To work under Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
• Participation in audit/research
• Management training

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Administering treatments and vaccinations
• Ability to work as part of a team, to make decisions and work autonomously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate and concise records.
• Able to identify nursing and relevant clinical needs of patients within the specialty.
• Comprehensive understanding of Fraser guidelines in relation to consent for medical advice and treatment
• Demonstrates good all-round knowledge of issues affecting profession and changes within that framework

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with difficult situations
• Point of care testing for BBV's
• Bi-manual examinations

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Watford Clinic

Hempstead Road

Watford

WD17 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

4-6 Sessions per week

Job summary:

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - GMC registration with a licence to practice
• - NHS England Medical Performers List
• - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• - Completion of GP training and inclusion on the GP Register
• - Experience of working in a primary care/general practice setting
• - Ability to assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of clinical presentations
• - Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance
• - Commitment to providing safe, effective and patient-centred care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work within agreed practice procedures
• Commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice
• Current appropriate professional indemnity arrangements

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

Southam Surgery

Address

Stowe Drive

Southam

Warwickshire

CV47 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, design, implement and evaluate safe, creative and effective treatment plans in collaboration with the patients diverse needs, their carers and other professionals.

Responsible for the safe monitoring, management and administration of medication as required by Trust policy.

To obtain and interpret physical Healthcare and act appropriately to observations.

To maintain safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policy, and Local Authority procedure and guidance, including making timely child and adult safeguardingEvidence of awareness and completion of relevant assessments. Individual care plans which are specific to areas of need and are evidence based.

Appropriate professional and agreed criteria are met.Nursing 1099 v1.4 Oct 2025referrals, as required.

Interventions will be evidence based and designed to reduce stress and anxiety, manage risk and aid recovery.

To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintaining the safe custody of healthcare records.

To be aware of and apply the principles on infection prevention and control and to comply with policy, procedure and guidance.To obtain and interpret physical Healthcare observations.Demonstrate and be responsible for the safe application of relevant, up-to-date legislation including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty, safeguarding etc.Ongoing professional nursing leadership within a multi-disciplinary team.

Compliance with best practice directions (NICE) and participation in quality and safety initiatives.

To access and provide clinical supervision to maintain competency and deliver best quality patient care.

To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate 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

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction.
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

• Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent
• Maintains current registration with the NMC.
• Maintains current registration with the NMC. o Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training

Desirable

• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Training

Essential

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
• Specialist and area specific experience

Desirable

• The ability to deal with and resolve conflict.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's.

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
• Knowledge of management theories.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written/oral communication skills
• Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care.
• Clinical supervision skills.
• IT skills

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)

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

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Road

Bulwell

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job description for details.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across various disciplines/services within the Trust to enable them to function efficiently and effectively.All duties outlined are appropriate to the grade and the actual duties will be determined by the individual service/team.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education / 5 GCSE's or equivalent qualification
• GCSE English grade A to C
• Word processing / typing at RSA/OCR Level II (or equivalent level / demonstrable experience)
• Evidence of continued development or training

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Significant experience of working in an office environment
• Demonstrable organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative.

Desirable

• Audio typing skills
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of computer packages including MS Office and keyboard skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Desirable

• Awareness of Equal Opportunities

Skills/Personal qualities

Essential

• Team player with ability to work as part of team or on own initiative.
• Flexible
• Punctual
• Willing to learn and develop existing skills

Trust Behaviours

Essential

• Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
• Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
• Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
• Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heath Lane Hospital ( Occasionally other trust locations)

Heath Lane

West Bromwich

B71 2BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

• Provide technical information and feedback to clinical users on the service and repair of equipment.
• Communicate with equipment suppliers and manufacturers regarding maintenance and repair of medical equipment.
• Collaborate with other technical staff in the maintenance of medical equipment.

Clinical

• Attend clinical areas to carry out routine maintenance of medical equipment, either alone or with colleagues

Quality Control

• Adhere to the processes and procedures as described in the quality manual.
• Comment on proposed changes to departmental policies and procedures.

Records

• Accurately and clearly record work done on the medical equipment management database.
• Check that information provided on equipment is correct, that procedures for adding and updating information is followed and any anomalies are reported to the team leader.

Time Management

• Plans own workload and prioritises breakdown requests allocated to self.
• Organises routine maintenance duties allocated to self.

Physical

• Assist with the movement and transport of equipment and packages, of up to 20kgs, to and from clinical areas, and between MEMS sites.
• Carry out repetitive equipment testing which may require working in awkward positions where testing carried out on-site.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Professional electronics knowledge acquired through training to diploma equivalent level e.g. BTEC, HNC, short course.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Good knowledge of electronics with skills for analysing and diagnosing faults in complex equipment.
• Understanding of the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: - non-ionising radiation - electricity - medium voltages and currents - biological hazards - workshop hazards - chemical hazards from mercury, cleaning agents, fumes from solvents, glues and so on - tools at elevated temperatures (i.e. soldering iron) - compressed medical gases - handling heavy and delicate equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical equipment and its use in the clinical environment.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (EN 13485, DB 2006, IEC 60601-1, Medical Devices Regulations, Health and Safety).

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to communicate technical equipment related information to technical and non-technical staff, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Able to follow instructions to perform technical procedures and operate specialised test equipment correctly and safely.
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
• Able to organise routine maintenance of medical equipment assigned to self.
• Dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills for use of precision tools in maintaining delicate equipment.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings college hospital

Faraday Building 124 - 126 Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8RX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Management:

To play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of specialist service, both in and outpatients.

To develop policies and protocols to improve patient care.

To liaise effectively with all other disciplines within the Trust and at the local level.

To initiate and participate in the management of change to improve standards and communication links from Acute trust through Primary Care.

To actively contribute to any relevant initiatives within the care group and provide support to senior colleagues and the Head of Nursing.

To provide information for clients, carers and health professionals about all aspects of specialist care.

To contribute positively to the leadership of nursing within the care group acting as an effective role model.

To work with the support managers and clinical staff to identify areas where changes in practice are required.

To introduce measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients. Ensure the formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents in line with Trust policy.

To support the Heads of Nursing in implementing Trust initiatives and strategies.

To network with the team of clinical nurse specialists within the Trust to evaluate, develop and promote the specialist-nursing role.

To utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit and to provide regular active analysis reports.

To maintain records and send reports set by various bodies pertaining to the specific speciality.

To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested.

To evaluate the service in terms of clinical effectiveness, clinical excellence and value for money.

To ensure the best use of available resources is within the agreed budget to provide a costeffective service.

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

To ensure compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.

To work towards meeting Cancer CNSs ACCEND framework assessment competency as appropriate to the role and level of practice

To ensure appropriate information and education literature, including services provided by the Macmillan Information Centre at KCH, is available to help patients, make informed choices as to their treatment plan and continuing management developing and regularly updating literature.

To initiate, lead and develop programmes of education to enhance the nursing contribution and quality of care to nurses both across the Trust, Nationally and Internationally.

To act as a clinical expert and advise on educational opportunities that will facilitate the development and support of their specialist knowledge and skills to ensure they develop their clinical practice.

To work with and support ward managers and other clinical staff to identify areas where changes to practice are required.

To improve treatment and support for patients.

To actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and primary care sector.

To attend meetings and conferences as appropriate ensuring that you are fully conversant with current issues both within the Trust and within the specialist services locally and nationally.

To lead on clinical audit, in particular ensuring patient experience surveys are completed and action plans developed.

To lead nursing research initiatives and support research activity within individual Divisions and also through collaboration with other agencies.

To identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to specialist nursing practice.

To participate and assist with any Trust approved research projects conducted within the department.

To publish and present relevant clinical practice and service developments.

PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Care Group.

To keep up to date with current literature and research in nursing and the speciality.

To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required.

To undergo and actively participate in your own performance appraisals.

To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist Faculty and Trust guidelines and protocols.

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.

• To be working towards a masters degree

General

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued
• Our values at Kings

Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another.

Collaborative across all of our hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Innovative we constantly seek new ideas and smarter ways of working to improve care, research and education.

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriate

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Level 1 or Level 15 Registered Nurse
• A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree/Master) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to undertake
• Relevant post-registration qualifications (communication/psychological care/cancelling /speciality care/cancer care/SACT)
• Relevant, current and demonstrable experience in the speciality area
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in delivering patient-centred care
• Excellent communication/counselling skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT
• Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding.

Desirable

• To have proven experience in service development
• Experience in running research and audit programmes
• Project management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Bromley

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Jason Seddon or Husayn Makda Specialist Pharmacy Technicians [email protected] or [email protected] 01133928099 Shortlisting Date: 24th November 2026 Interview Date: 8th-10th December 2026

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individual(s) to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme (non-apprenticeship route).

Your duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust whilst meeting the requirements of the training programme.

On completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Please note that this vacancy is for the nonapprenticeship route and is intended for applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship levy funding.

Applicants are required to have previous pharmacy experience. More information can be found at:

Sway

You will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way.

Your duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items, contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control

You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy organisations external to LTHT.

Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports staff.

Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. MMPS is recognised in the organisation for its collaborative working, and we continuously support our workforce to develop their potential in delivering the best patient care.

Please note that if you are shortlisted you will be invited to a two-stage recruitment process. This will include a face-to-face interview and practical assessment(s). Job offers will be dependent on successful completion of both stages.

You will be required to work with different pharmacy teams whilst completing the programme. You will need to demonstrate that you are a team player, be a proactive learner and be able to plan and organise your own workload. You need to be flexible in your approach to work and have good attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, a professional attitude and patient centred approach are essential.

The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

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

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Cross Site

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational & Support Services.

To provide an effective contribution to the Depot Make Ready Team function by ensuring that:

Vehicles and equipment are clean andready to meet the stated daily operational requirement with emphasis on

The mechanical condition of the vehicle and its roadworthiness.

The correct scale of stocking of clinical equipment and consumables.

All Make Ready quality standards set by the Trust are met.

The deep cleaning programme for vehicles is coordinated with the vehicle servicing schedule.

Any requests for the operational movement of vehicles and equipment is undertaken.

The buffer store is adequately stocked and refurbished.

Vehicle Maintenance.

To assist Fleet Services in maintaining the operational serviceability of the vehicle fleet by undertaking vehicle inspection and minor running repairs to vehicles.

Operational Response.

To contribute to:

The daily provision of sufficient staff to undertake the Make Ready function.

The provision of an on call capability in support of the Make Ready function.

Health and Safety at Work.

Compliance with HSE requirements in the use of all equipment and materials applicable to the Make Ready function.

Communications.

To ensure effective communications with staff and their representatives. Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict.

Reports

To make reports as directed or as may be required on matters relevant to the Make Ready function such as:

Personal accidents whilst on and off duty.

Injuries sustained whilst at work.

Loss or damage to Service vehicles and equipment.

Abuses of the Service.

Reporting of any hazardous, dangerous or defective equipment, premises or practices.

Effort and Environmental Factors

The pattern of work is unpredictable and interruptions can arise frequently during the shift.

The work takes place in an open garage environment which is susceptible to extreme conditions of temperature.

The physical requirements of the job include lifting and carrying supplies. Physical effort is required to wash vehicles and protective clothing is issued.

The post holder is exposed to unpleasant smells, temperature, weather, bodily fluid on a day to day basis several times a shift.

Additional Duties

Perform such duties of either a higher or lower rank as may be reasonable from time to time.

To ensure adherence to Health and Safety at Work Act.

To ensure adherence to directions as published in Routine Instructions.

To develop oneself within the job and be proactive in identifying own professional development needs.

To contribute towards the development and review of the training needs of own peers and colleagues.

To provide professional advice and assistance in training of Trust employees as appropriate.

Attend any course the Service deems necessary for individual and/or organisational development.

Perform any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time by your Line Manager.

To ensure adherence to the Trusts Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.

To take part in the Trust's Appraisal Scheme as an appraisee.

To attend meetings and conferences to represent the Trust when requested.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

To participate in major incidents and relevant exercises as required.

NB. This job description identifies the major aspects of the post, but will be subject to review from time to time in light of the development of the Trust

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of stock taking
• Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
• Effective communication skills
• Full UK driving licence including full category C1 entitlement

Visa Status

Essential

• Must be able to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above to include English and Maths or be willing to undertake a level 2 qualification whilst in post within the first 12 months of the role
• Must be willing to undertake any training as required by the Trust

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

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shrewsbury Hub

Mercian Close

Longden Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 9EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://wmas.nhs.uk/careers-staff-room/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development since qualification.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management.

Occupational Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about community mental health care with older adults.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of CMHTs and interdisciplinary working.
• Understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
• Good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
• Experience of supervising other staff.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of community services in the local area.
• Awareness of National and local policy concerning mental health guidance.
• Experience of conducting clinical audit and presenting the resulting analyse.
• Experience of supervising students on placements.

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

• IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding and commitment to work within the Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, and to meet the diverse needs of patients.
• Ability to travel around the local area to undertake home visits and visits to hospital and non-hospital sites, and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post.
• Car driver with own car available to use for 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.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

North East AMHT, Julier Centre

Coker Close

Bicester

OX26 6DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To therapeutically engage with patients who have a mental health condition or are experiencing psychological distress.

To always deliver care in accordance with the principles of least restriction and in line with national guidance including NICE guidelines for managing disturbed behaviour.

To understand continuous risk assessment of the patient and escalate any increase in risk.

To identify when patients are experiencing anxiety/distress and therapeutically engage with them to alleviate these symptoms.

To identify escalation of risk and actively de-escalate the situation.

To undertake therapeutic activities with the patient, that are appropriate to their presentation.

To identify an issue that prevents the therapeutic engagement of the patient.

Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.

Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.

To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.

To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.

Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards and recording intake and output of fluids and solids.

As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse.

Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge.

Under the direction of trained staff maintain and develop own skills including:

Monitoring and recording of vital signs to include blood pressure

Simple, aseptic dressings

Monitoring and recording of blood glucose levels

Oxygen Saturations

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate and safe care.

To undertake physical interventions (restraint) as a last resort only and to maintain up to date training in this area.

To assist the Registered Nurse with the safe handling and mobilisation of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients.

To chaperone patients to other clinical departments, following assessment by a registered nurse, to maintain patient safety.

Under the direction of the Healthcare Professional participate in the assessment, admission, discharge and handover of patients.

Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family.

Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.

To respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication.

Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters.

To act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.

Understand and adhere to all Trust polices, guidelines and procedures in particular, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Waste Management and Resuscitation policies to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 A-E qualifications which must include Maths and English).
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or demonstrate experience/development
• Care certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• At least one year's experience as a Healthcare Support Worker with in NHS hospital

Desirable

• Able to provide quality care responsive to the patient's needs without close supervision and taking the initiative within protocols, policies, and care plans
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and the ability to cope with challenging behaviour
• Communication: exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and relatives, remaining sensitive 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Patient Access and Support

• Provide a first point of contact for patients via telephone, in person, and online consultation requests
• Support patients in accessing appropriate services
• Provide clear and accurate information regarding practice services and processes
• Accurately book, amend, and cancel appointments using the clinical system and associated appointment hubs based on patient need
• Maintain a professional, calm, and empathetic approach at all times
• Escalate urgent or clinically concerning information in line with Practice protocols

• Ensure information provided by patients relating to face-to-face, telephone and online triage requests is recorded accurately and appropriately
• Process and manage requests received through the Practices online consultation and triage systems
• Signpost online consultation requests to appropriate services or providers where required
• Support the management of appointment availability and utilisation
• Monitor outstanding or incomplete requests and take appropriate action to complete them
• Assist with the processing of online consultation outcomes and associated follow-up actions
• Identify and escalate urgent, complex or concerning requests in accordance with Practice protocols
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of patient interactions and actions taken

• Process results and associated tasks within the clinical system in accordance with Practice protocols
• Communicate clinician-authorised information and actions to patients accurately and appropriately
• Arrange appointments, investigations and other follow-up actions as directed by clinicians
• Monitor outstanding tasks and actions and take appropriate steps to support timely completion
• Recognise when clinical interpretation, advice or decision-making is required and refer the matter to an appropriate clinician
• Identify and escalate urgent, overdue or concerning matters in accordance with Practice procedures
• Maintain clear and accurate records of actions and communications

• Review and process incoming clinical correspondence in accordance with Practice protocols
• Code and assign documents in line with Practice protocols
• Support clinicians by ensuring relevant information is available when required
• Extract and code relevant clinical information
• Process all information accurately and in a timely manner
• Identify and escalate any urgent or clinically significant information identified within correspondence

• Use all key systems, including SystmOne, SystmConnect, PATCHS, and NHS Mail, to support patient access and administrative processes
• Send outbound communications via PATCHS and NHS Mail
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and external organisations

• Support patients and proxies in requesting access to online medical record via systems such as SystmOnline, Airmid, and the NHS App
• Process requests in accordance with Practice policy, information governance requirements, and applicable NHS guidance
• Verify patient identity in line with Practice protocols before granting or updating access
• Provide guidance to patients on how to register for and use online services
• Assist patients with basic troubleshooting and signpost to further support where required
• Escalate any queries relating to restricted or sensitive record access to an appropriate clinician or senior team member

• Act as a chaperone for clinicians where required, in line with Practice chaperone policy
• Ensure patients are aware of the right to request a chaperone during consultations
• Provide reassurance and support to patients during examinations in the role of a chaperone
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and respect always during chaperoning
• Observe and report any concerns arising during consultations in line with safeguarding procedures

The following apply to all aspects of the role and underpin safe and effective practice:

• Always maintain strict confidentiality in relation to patient, staff, and Practice information
• Ensure conversations involving patient information are conducted in a manner that preserves privacy
• Manage all patient-identifiable data in accordance with GDPR, NHS Information Governance requirements and Practice policies and protocols
• Only share information with authorised individuals on a need-to-know basis
• Verify patient identity appropriately before disclosing or updating any information
• Use clinical systems, including SystmOne, SystmConnect, and PATCHS safely and securely
• Report any actual or potential data breaches or information governance concerns promptly in line with Practice procedures
• Maintain a clear desk and secure working environment to protect sensitive information

• Act in accordance with Practice safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to children, adults at risk, and domestic abuse
• Remain alert to signs of potential abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including concerns identified through all patient interactions and managing clinical correspondence and records
• Escalate safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately to a clinician or safeguarding lead in line with Practice protocols
• Accurately document safeguarding concerns and actions taken within the clinical system
• Maintain professional boundaries and manage sensitive situations with discretion, empathy, and respect
• Participate in mandatory safeguarding training and keep knowledge up to date
• Contribute to a culture of safety by raising concerns and supporting colleagues where safeguarding risks are known

• Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service across all patient interactions
• Communicate in a professional, courteous, and empathetic manner, both face-to-face and via telephone or digital channels
• Actively listen to patients to understand their needs and respond appropriately
• Manage challenging or sensitive situations calmly and confidently, including dealing with distressed or frustrated patients
• Promote a positive patient experience by providing clear, accurate, and helpful information
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity and quality of service
• Support an inclusive approach, ensuring all patients feel respected and able to access services
• Escalate concerns or complaints appropriately in line with Practice procedures

• Manage personal and shared workloads effectively
• Prioritise tasks based on urgency, risk, and service need, using appropriate judgement
• Complete tasks and workflows accurately and within expected timescales
• Monitor outstanding work and take steps to prevent delays or backlogs
• Promptly escalate capacity, workload, or safety concerns to line manager/senior team member
• Maintain a structured and methodical approach to work, ensuring continuity and handover where required
• Adapt to changing demands throughout the working day, including balancing patient contact with administrative duties

• Participate in induction, mandatory training, and annual appraisal processes
• Take responsibility for maintaining and developing knowledge and skills relevant to the role
• Complete all training in respect of the chaperoning role
• Actively engage in learning opportunities, including system training and role-specific competencies
• Reflect on performance and identify areas for personal development
• Keep up to date with changes in Practice procedures, NHS guidance, and service delivery models
• Contribute to a culture of learning by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues where appropriate

• Work flexibly across different functions within the Patient Services team to support service delivery
• Maintain a professional, organised, and proactive approach always
• Adhere to all Practice policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a commitment to high standards of work
• Support team working and contribute positively to the working environment
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, commensurate with training and experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a customer service, patient or public facing role
• Experience working in a busy or fast-paced environment
• Experience of using IT systems in a work setting

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP Practice, primary care, or wider NHS setting
• Experience of care navigation or appointment management in primary care
• Experience using SystmOne, EMIS Web or similar system
• Experience of processing clinical correspondence, document workflows, clinical tasks or other healthcare administration
• Experience of supporting patients with online services or digital access

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to respond to patients with empathy and professionalism
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively
• Strong organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow processes and procedures in a structured and consistent manner
• Good IT skills, including confidence using multiple systems
• Experience of working accurately within defined procedures, protocols or processes
• Experience of handling confidential, sensitive or complex information

Desirable

• Ability to support patients in accessing services, including digital platforms

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ level 3

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional at all times and approachable with a customer or patient focus
• Resilient and able to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Well organised, and able to use initiative appropriately
• Proactive approach with ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing service needs along with a reliable strong work ethic and commitment to high standards
• Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a supportive team environment

Role Expectations

Essential

• Willingness to work across both patient-facing and administrative functions within the Patient Services team
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role, including systems, safeguarding, information governance and other mandatory training
• Willingness to undertake chaperone training and perform chaperoning duties in line with Practice policy
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professional standards at all times
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• Willingness to support service improvement and adapt to changes in Practice processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Garden Surgery

Address

2nd Floor East Leeds Health Centre

78 Osmondthorpe Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 9EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a key member of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Redevelopment Programme Team, supporting the Associate Director Redevelopment and wider redevelopment team in the planning, coordination and delivery of a portfolio of redevelopment, service improvement and strategic change initiatives

The role will provide operational and programme management support across a range of clinical and non-clinical projects, ensuring that service requirements are appropriately considered and incorporated throughout programme development and delivery. The post holder will act as a key link between frontline operational services, corporate teams and the redevelopment programme, promoting collaboration and supporting the successful implementation of change.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Prodessional Development

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in management, healthcare, business administration, project management or a related discipline. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to operational management, programme delivery or healthcare management.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification. Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification in management, leadership or a related field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a complex healthcare, public sector or comparable organisation. Experience managing or coordinating projects, programmes or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders. Experience developing and communicating plans to a range of stakeholders Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing papers and formal documentation for senior managers and governance groups. Experience analysing complex information and presenting recommendations to support decision-making. Experience working collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate teams to achieve shared objectives. Experience contributing to business cases, option appraisals or strategic planning documentation.

Desirable

• Experience supporting redevelopment, capital investment or major organisational programmes. Experience working within an NHS acute hospital environment Experience of programme governance and assurance processes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad understanding of healthcare provision and the challenges facing NHS organisations Knowledge of project and programme management methodologies and governance principles. Understanding of risk management and reporting processes within complex programmes. Understanding of business case development and organisational decision-making processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS capital programmes and redevelopment processes. Knowledge of NHS governance and assurance requirements. Understanding of strategic planning processes within healthcare organisations

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences. Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders across organisational boundaries. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make sound recommendations Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and deliver objectives within deadlines. Ability to work independently and exercise judgement within agreed governance arrangements. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Highly developed IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and electronic document management systems Ability to use performance, activity and operational data to support planning and decision-making

Desirable

• Experience of using project or programme management software. Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and programme 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital - cross site

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

(See job description) The post will be based at Queen's Hospital, Burton, but, we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Eligibility

Essential

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
• FRCOphth or equivalent higher qualification
• GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted and is under consideration by the GMC.
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application

Desirable

• Training qualification
• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with a broad experience of the speciality, minimum of 6 years, 3 years of which should be at speciality registrar level
• Retinal laser, intravitreal injections
• Medical Retina Fellowship
• Evidence of independent clinical practice

Desirable

• Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery
• 1 year NHS experience

Management and Admin experience

Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these

Desirable

• Attended a management/leadership course

Language and Communication Skills

Essential

• Experience of formal presentations
• Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties

Teaching, Audit and Research Experience

Essential

• Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
• Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

Desirable

• Specific Teaching Qualification
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working within a high performing and dynamic team, you will play a key role in the Trusts commitment to deliver optimal care to our patients in a modern and sustainable environment.

Please refer to the the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of this role - Capital Project Manager.

Person Specification

Education/Qulaifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Estates Management or other relevant discipline. Evidence of continuing professional development. Educated to master's level equivalent experience through project delivery.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, MSP or equivalent project management qualification. Membership of a relevant professional body (APM, RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, CIBSE or equivalent).

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of project management principles and methodologies. Understanding of construction and redevelopment project lifecycles. Knowledge of procurement processes and contract management. Understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to construction projects. Understanding of budget management and financial reporting processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS governance arrangements and capital business case processes. Knowledge of NHS England capital investment processes. Knowledge of sustainability principles within healthcare estates. Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction assurance processes. Understanding of estate compliance and engineering systems within healthcare settings.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing capital, construction, infrastructure, estates or redevelopment projects from inception to completion. Experience of managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously. Experience of managing project budgets, financial monitoring and reporting. Experience of managing contractors, consultants and external suppliers. Experience of stakeholder engagement across multiple professional groups. Experience of project governance, risk management and change control processes.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering projects within the NHS or healthcare environment. Experience of working within a large complex public sector organisation. Experience of NEC, JCT or other construction contract administration. Experience of business case development and capital planning processes. Experience of healthcare planning, HTMs and HBNs. Experience of working on live operational sites.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU40DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead a specialist BMT Service laboratory at NHS Blood and Transplant and help shape the future of stem cell transplantation and advanced cell therapies in Yorkshire. Working in a 3-day-per-week job share role, you'll provide leadership to a highly skilled team, drive innovation and service improvements, and work closely with clinical and scientific partners to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing treatments within a nationally important service.

• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Requirement to be registered or actively working towards obtaining HCPC Biomedical or Clinical Scientist Registration within an agreed timeframe.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an advanced practical and theoretical knowledge of stem cell or related cell therapy fields.
• Demonstrates experience of leading and training staff and visitors at all levels in line with relevant licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrates experience of working to GMP and GLP standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to balance a routine service with clinical trials and/or cell therapy related developments.
• Demonstrates a track record of development and/or research in stem cell transplantation or related fields.
• Demonstrates experience of writing and reviewing SOPs and other controlled documents.
• Demonstrates computer literacy with specific knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, power point and word processing.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Dodworth

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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