Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.

To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service forthe prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.

To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.

To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.

To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, training, and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part ofteam practice.

To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required.

The post holder will be part of skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway.

The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations.

The post holder will ensure a named care co-ordinator is allocated for every patient with complex needs who will ensure a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using our stepped care approach.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification (Registered General Nurse)
• NMC Registration (or pending pin)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of setting, monitoring, and evaluating standards of care.
• Working knowledge or a clear interest in prison/offender healthcare

Desirable

• Experience of working within secure & prison settings
• Experience as a registered nurse

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management and new ways of working.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Channings Wood

Newton Abbot

TQ12 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree or Registered member of the GPhC
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of post-registration professional development
• Mentorship qualification or practice supervisor and assessor preparation course or equivalent

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• Significant experience working in an acute or community setting
• Experience of supporting and assessing learners
• Knowledge of the Royal College of Pharmacy professional guidance on the safe and secure handling of medicines
• Demonstrable experience in safe medicines administration and adherence to medicines management policies
• Knowledge of time critical medicines

Desirable

• Applying clinical governance frameworks

Other requirements

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity

Personal circumstances

Essential

• Access to use of a car with business insurance is essential as travelling and transporting equipment between training venues and sites will be required
• Ability to work flexibly and cross site

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well developed interpersonal skills
• Confidence in delivering training to diverse groups and facilitate learning
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Good presentation skills with a commitment to teaching others
• Knowledge of IT Microsoft Office to help deliver materials, programmes and systems to support learning
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work under own initiative without supervision
• Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description and Personal Specification

Call Handler / Telephonist

Line Manager: Hayley Morgan

Accountable to Assistant Practice Manager

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed call handler to join our friendly team. We have Two part time posts Monday-Friday. We are ideally looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services to our patients.

Duties will include general assistance to the practice team, answering the telephone, care navigation, sign posting patients to the most appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effect way

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Working has part of a Team

Desirable

• n/a

Experience

Essential

• Customer Service experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• Call Handling

Desirable

• GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Morlais Medical Practice

Berry Square

Dowlais

MERTHYR TYDFIL

Mid Glamorgan

CF48 3AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles
• Working with people where enabling and motivating skills are evident.
• Working within a team
• Working knowledge of outlook, Microsoft word

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• Health care work
• Working with people with physical needs

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade 4 and above
• Level 3 qualification in health or social care related subject or equivalent
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake

Desirable

• Sports science experience

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• Act in ways that support equality and value diversity

Other requirements

Desirable

• Ability to travel cross sites within the Trust

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills written & verbal
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Ability to work in acute and community environment as required
• Able to work under own initiative when required
• Aware of own limitations
• Able to motivate patients
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry; the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowlegde

Essential

• Appropriate degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• RSA III or equivalent demonstrable experience of typing plus experience of working in an administrative/business environment
• Fully proficient in the use of IT software packages
• Experience of working in partnership with stakeholder
• Management qualification

Desirable

• Ability to deal with highly complex and emotive issues

Experience

Essential

• Collation and analysing of data and present reports in a variety of formats
• Significant experience in an administrative/business role
• Extensive previous experience of working within healthcare
• Taking and transcribing detailed minutes
• Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality legislation
• Report writing and excellent organisational and planning skills

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Work on own initiative with minimal supervision and as part of a wider team within the business function of support services
• Innovative and constructive approach to project management
• Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise and motivate staff
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

The Courtyard

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

LD3 0LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To manage and coordinate all aspects of organisation functionality, motivating and managing staff, optimising efficiency and financial performance, ensuring the organisation achieves its long-term strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment.

Through innovative ways of working, lead the team in promoting ED&I, SHEF, quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development and ensure the organisation complies with UK legislation and both NHS and CQC regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of this role. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities.
• Functional management of all clinical and administrative staff
• Managing the recruitment and retention of staff; including succession planning
• Key liaison with Primary Care Network, the PCN Manager and any ARRS staff who provide a supporting service at the organisation.
• Ensuring that all staff undertake a robust induction process, including staff employed via the PCN.
• Establishing, reviewing, and regularly updating job descriptions and person specifications.
• implementing and embedding an effective staff appraisal process
• Implementing effective systems for the resolution of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintaining an effective overview of and ensuring compliance with HR legislation
• Ensuring all staff have the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively.
• Managing the financial elements of the organisation, including budgets, claims, invoicing and petty cash, etc. seeking to maximise income and reduce expenditure in conjunction with the partners.
• Maintaining an effective liaison with the accountant and providing finance information as required. Maintain invoice payment records are up to date in SAGE.
• Processing staff wages using IRIS including PAYE and pensions for practice staff
• Support the partners in ensuring the organisation has appropriate insurance cover
• Support the partners in developing, implementing and embedding an efficient business resilience plan (BRP)
• Managing contracts for services, i.e., cleaning, gardening, window cleaning etc.
• Managing the procurement of organisation equipment, supplies and services
• Coordinating the reviewing and updating of all organisation policies and procedures
• Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives; coordinating all projects within the organisation.
• Ensuring the team reaches QOF targets (supported by the Partners, Practice Nurse and admin staff
• Ensuring the organisation maintains compliance with its NHS contractual obligations.
• Actively encouraging and promoting the use of patient online services
• Publishing communications for internal and external use such as an organisation website
• Maintaining the organisation and NHS choices websites
• Liaising at external meetings as required
• Marketing the practice appropriately
• Supporting the management of the Patient Participation Group
• Effectively managing/supporting the management of all complaints in line with current legislation and guidance
• The management of the premises, including leading on health and safety aspects such as risk assessments and mandatory training

• Managing the organisation IT system, delegating staff to act as administrators.
• Ensuring compliance with IT security and IG
• Coordinating the organisation diary, ensuring meetings are scheduled appropriately.

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness; it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.

The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Confidentiality

This organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and always maintain confidentiality.

It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the organisation to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

At this organisation, we continually strive to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.The post holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g., courses and conferences).

Service delivery

Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure. The post holder must adhere to the information contained within the organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Managing information

All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.

Security

The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.

Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.

Leave

All personnel are entitled to take leave. The Practice Manager ensures all staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 5.6 weeks leave (Pro-rata and inclusive of bank holidays) each year and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.

Ensure any data submissions are completed appropriately, in line with the requirements of NHS England and the ICB

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of performance management including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development

Desirable

• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant health and safety experience
• NHS/primary care general practice experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy
• skills
• Leadership and/or management qualification

Desirable

• Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
• AMSPAR qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills (generic)
• Excellent leadership skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure

Desirable

• Strategic thinker and negotiator
• Clinical system user skills
• Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions

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

Greenhead Family Doctors

Address

15 Wentworth Street

Huddersfield

HD1 5PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Close liaison with other team leaders within the Data Management function and wider IT department and active contribution to the successful running of the overall department will be expected from the post holder.

Confidently and effectively communicate with users of the Trusts Information Systems across all levels of the organisation, conveying the complex and multi-faceted aspects of Data Engineering in a clear, concise and easily consumable way to facilitate improved understanding and learning.

Be able to articulate and translate complex technical information and data concepts in a way that is appropriate to users with different levels of digital/data literacy and technical capability in relation to the developments and activities required to reach an effective, efficient solution to the problems at hand, negotiating priorities and delivery timescales with customers and other IT function leads as required.

Establish and develop effective relationships with external system suppliers, negotiating on priorities and delivery for support and development.

Represent the Data Engineering function in senior forums and meetings relating to major programmes including EPR & SDP.

Deputise for the Head of Data Management where required.

Service Delivery and Improvement

Analyse and investigate system errors and unplanned downtime for root causes, making recommendations on remedial actions and implementing required changes to prevent recurrence.

Translate user requirements into actionable data engineering proposals, making recommendations as to best approach to achieve the desired outcome and negotiating timescales.

Ability to manage and prioritise own and team workload within given timescales in partnership with customer deadlines and operational needs, prioritising highly complex competing demands from multiple concurrent projects, business as usual activities and the tehnical requirements involved with all elements, ensuring plans are produced and managed to make best use of available development resource and reduce overlap between projects.

Provide senior leadership for the delivery, resilience and continuous improvement of the Trusts data platforms, ensuring they effectively support reporting, analytics and information requirements arising from the EPR and SDP programmes.

Lead the design, development and optimisation of data pipelines and data warehouse solutions to ensure EPR data is processed, integrated and made available in a timely, accurate and consistent manner to support clinical care, operational performance and statutory reporting.

Ensure data engineering services are delivered in line with agreed priorities, standards and governance arrangements, maintaining a strong focus on data quality, information assurance and compliance with NHS data standards and information governance requirements.

Able to work methodically and logically on own initiative with minimum supervision.

Create User Guides and training plans for newly developed applications and reporting solutions.

Contribute towards planning of the Trusts IT & Data Strategies.

Fully exploit opportunities to streamline existing processes by making recommendations for change through advances in programming and database technologies.

Own, author, implement and maintain departmental policies and standard operating procedures, making changes to reflect newly developed applications and reporting solutions.

Keep up to date with newly issued ISB directives, determining required changes to existing systems to ensure full compliance with their requirements.

Responsible for the proper use of developed data engineering and reporting solutions.

Develop, implement and support the database elements of NHS trust software solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and other database oriented tools and technologies.

Design, develop, and implement processes and solutions to allow the collection, collation and presentation of information that deliver effective solutions to the business needs of the Trust.

Support the delivery of strategic development of designated Trust information and clinical applications and reporting systems, including systems analysis and design.

Assist in the design and development of key systems that extract information from appropriate data sources as required, using own judgement as to appropriate methods of extraction, manipulation and presentation.

Ensure systems are tested for accuracy, performance, data quality and resilience.

Adopt new methodologies, languages and technologies for existing and new solution delivery.

Develop new information flows to support the Service Line Reporting (SLR), Patient Level Costing (PLC) and National Costs Collective (NCC) requirements of the Trust, and to allow intelligent linkage between information held on disparate systems across the Trust, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data flows.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in a computing, mathematical or statistical discipline, or possessing the equivalent knowledge through proven specialist experience acquired through training and relevant experience to masters degree level of equivalent.
• Highly-developed specialist expertise in the use of Microsoft SQL Server suite and advanced skills in SQL Programming (T-SQL), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Extensive experience in the use of relational databases, querying techniques and data analysis/interpretation, at an advanced level.
• Experience of data migration, interfacing of systems, data flows design and implementation.

Desirable

• Microsoft certification in the use of Microsoft Business Intelligence stack (SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services).
• Experience of working in the NHS with Extensive knowledge of NHS information flows.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Any

Any

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level including English & Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the public in a customer orientated environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in Healthcare Environment

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Computer literate
• Able to write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Healthcare Science Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training and Sciences.

Essential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ2 Healthcare Science or Level 3 or higher

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels
• Relay messages accurately and appropriately
• Good telephone skills
• Written and Verbal Communication 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service

Unit 11 Bassendale Road

Bromborough

CH62 3QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR
• A good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment.
• Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
• Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence

Desirable

• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Theatre Nurse/ODP Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with professional registration (NMC/HCPC registration)
• Post registration qualification in specialists theatre area (Anaesthetics, Surgery, Recovery) or work based experience specific to role requirements
• Healthcare related degree (or working towards)
• Mentorship in Clinical Practice

Desirable

• Advanced Paediatric Life Support or Paediatric life support course (APLS/PLS)
• Advanced Life Support/Immediate Life Support Qualification (ALS/ILS)
• Leadership Qualification (ILM/Degree module/NHS Leadership Academy)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to document patient information in a variety of methods including paper and electronic records

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please be advised that this post may close prior to the advertised closing date due to the number of applications received.

The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the speciality is required.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in a related subject or Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship
• Care Certificate
• Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate
• Experience of working in a clinical environment

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients. The post has a focus on delivering diabetes services and covering acute intake medical work, and providing ongoing care to patients admitted on the take.

1. To provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients

2. To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties

3. To provide prompt, effective advice for General Practitioners

4. To participate in educational and audit meetings

5. To meet CPD and revalidation requirements

6. To provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave

7. To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy

8. To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and Hospital's affairs, including relevant consultant and directorate meetings

9. To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty

10. To support and assist in the development of diabetes services, both in the hospital and in the community

11. To contribute to research in diabetes and endocrinology in an area of special interest

12. To contribute to meeting the NICE standards for diabetes and endocrinology services

13. To contribute to meeting the 4-hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department

14. To contribute to other targets, e.g. RTT in diabetes and endocrinology outpatients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Broad based general training
• CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Desirable

• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other higher degrees, e.g. BSc, PhD, MD.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based training and wide experience of acute and general medicine

Desirable

• Subspecialty training and interest to compliment service and development

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
• Understanding and experience of audit
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to organise training/ teaching events

Managementand Administrative Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine and acute medical services
• Understanding of NHS organisation and management

Desirable

• Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management

Research Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trials

Desirable

• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Other Attributes

Essential

• IT skills
• Evidence of leadership.
• Organisational ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Experience of, and ability to, work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
• Commitment to Appraisal and Revalidation

Desirable

• Experience in service business case
• Service development or improvement projects

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist general bed making, cleaning beds and lockers, trolleys and preparing for new admissions including the making up of theatre beds and associated paperwork.
• To undertake and be responsible for routine tasks under the supervision of the qualified nurse / midwife e.g. preparation of notes and equipment on the ward / clinic
• Ensure security of patient valuables are locked away in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Support and provide day to day care in assisting patients with concerns and escorting to various Trust departments when required
• Assisting in the movement of patients as and when required using appropriate equipment when and where necessary.
• Accurately perform and record generic patient records e.g. baseline observations including blood pressure temperature, respirations, weight, height, urinalysis, pregnancy testing
• Maintain fluid intake and output charts where required
• Obtaining specimens as requested including phlebotomy for patients/partners
• Maintain daily ward statistics including admissions and discharges as required and entering on appropriate systems.
• Assess, prioritise and organise patient needs and attend to accordingly, and to keep patients informed and reassured at all times under supervision.
• Proactively respond to the needs of the patient / partner.
• Provide and receive information in relation to patients / partner and escalate as appropriate to qualified nurse or consultant
• Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, calm and professionalism all times to patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Able to build rapport with patients / partner / carers / colleagues.
• Order and manage general ward stock levels.
• Answer the telephone and convey messages when required using effective communication skills
• Assist with ward inductions and development of others as instructed.
• Decontamination of equipment as required and ensuring infection control measures are adhered to and appropriate associated paperwork is completed.
• To act as chaperone in accordance with Trust policies
• Reporting any repairs promptly to relevant department.
• Any other reasonable duties required by management.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or Care Certificate or working towards this
• Evidence of professional/vocational development

Desirable

• Maths and English pass at GCSE or Functional Skills

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrative experience of working in a similar role in a caring profession

Desirable

• Clerical experience

Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Ability to record and act on NEWS scores
• Height/weight/BMI measurement
• Assisting with procedures undertaken by registered staff
• Clear concise documentation and record keeping
• Safe moving and handling
• Maintaining dignity and respect

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

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hewitt Fertility Centre Knutsford

Mobberley Road

Knutsford

WA16 8ZR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of the post

a.Clinical Responsibilities

1.To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.

2.To contribute to the general radiology work of the Trust and assist in achieving all waiting time targets including 2 and 18 week waits

3.To complement the existing expertise within the department

4.To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.

5.To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required

6.To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.

7.To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave.

8.To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospitals affairs, including relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings.

b.Medical Education & Teaching

1. To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions.

1. To provide teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates and trainees in radiology, and radiographers in co-operation with other members of the Consultant staff.

1. Participate in medical student, FY1 and FY2 teaching

1. Teaching and mentoring Specialist Registrars (Radiology

c.Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

1. Active participation in audit and research projects; implementing findings as appropriate in clinical practice

1. To lead and / or participate in the Errors and Discrepancy meetings in Radiology

1. To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.

1. To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.

1. Continuing Professional Development

1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

1. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice

1. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy

1. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

1. Policy, Planning and Management

1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

1. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

1. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service

1. Comply with all Trust policies

1. To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS of equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent

cliniacl experience

Essential

• Musculoskeletal with ultrasound/Interventional skills
• Breast radiology experience
• Head and neck with Ultrasound/Interventional skills
• Paediatric with ultrasound/Interventional skills
• GI GU with fluoroscopy, ultrasound interventional skills
• PF, CT, MRI, USS and Fluoroscopy.

Desirable

• Working experience in the UK and either /or
• Nuclear Medicine skills
• Musculoskeletal imaging skills
• General non vascular intervention

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC
• NHS experience
• Preparing towards CESR
• CESR/on Specialist Register

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understand the principles of audit
• Experience required

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Support departmental audit

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Teaching ability and experience to all staff groups

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Support departmental audit

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• General IT skills and managerial skills to support Radiological work
• Ability to work in and build teams for effective clinical management
• Awareness of importance of participation in all aspects of clinical governance

Other Attributes

Essential

• Patient focused
• Team player
• Flexible

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Sidcup

Lewisham High Street

Sidcup

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The support and further development of the initiatives within the Department of Geriatric Medicine (as described above), and the consolidation of current inpatient clinical services for older people.

General Responsibilities

To provide high quality health care for older patients referred for diagnosis and treatment,

To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties

To provide prompt advice for General Practitioners

To participate in educational and audit meetings

To meet CPD and revalidation requirements

To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave

To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy

To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and trust affairs

Medicine for the Elderly

To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty

To lead daily board rounds and ward rounds on relevant wards

To lead on the new initiatives for the care of older people

To contribute to research in Medicine for the Elderly in an area of special interest

To contribute to meeting the 18 week outpatient target

To contribute to meeting the 4 hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department

To contribute to otherquality indicators where relevant

To contribute to community services (Bat phone and Frailty Clinic)

Medical Education & Teaching

To supervise and teach Medical Students.

To participate in formal teaching of the Medicine in Old Age Syllabus to Year 4 medical students, and acute medicine to Year 3 students.

To supervise and manage trainee medical staff (in conjunction with other Consultants on the firm and in the Department) and ensure training requirements are met

To provide post-graduate training in Medicine for the Elderly for all grades of Medical Staff and for non-medical clinical staff.

To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions for General Practitioners and to foster increased knowledge and skills within the local Medical Community

To be a Clinical supervisor and Education supervisor to a number of trainees.

Clinical Audit/ Clinical Governance/ Research

To participate in clinical audit and implement audit findings as appropriate.

To support NIHR funded research.

Continuing Professional Development

1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

2. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice

3. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy

4. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management

1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

2. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

3. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service

4. Comply with all Trust policies.To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC and hold a licence to practise and be on the GMC Specialist
• Register for Geriatric Medicine or within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
• Broad based general training

Desirable

• MD/PhD or other higher degree

Training

Essential

• Broad based training and wide experience of acute & general medicine
• Broad-based training in Geriatric Medicine

Desirable

• A special interest within Geriatric Medicine complementing those currently in the directorate.
• An interest in managing frailty in acute care and the community would be particularly welcome

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk.
• Understanding and experience of audit.

Desirable

• Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (UHL is a main campus site of the Kings College London School of Medicine).

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to organise training / teaching events
• Interest in, or previous experience of, clinical or service development research including successful delivery of research objectives

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine.
• Understanding of NHS organisation and management
• A commitment to participate in the management of the Directorate of Medicine.

Desirable

• Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management.
• Understanding of, or previous experience of, working closely with older people's services

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of research methodology & Clinical trials

Other Attributes

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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