Job description

Job responsibilities

From Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Professional:

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.

To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).

To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.

To act as practice assessor/supervisor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre-registration students and junior personnel and to participate in the audit of educational placements, . To participate in new staff induction

To engage in your own CPD and to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions.

To share your knowledge and skills within the team to support others learning

To document assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes in a clear, timely and professional manner, in line with Trust policy

To actively engage in your own and others supervision and appraisal.

To ensure confidentially in line with the Trusts policies and procedures

To represent the profession in the multidisciplinary team

To contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.

To contribute to conducting clinical audit quality assurance and research maintaining current knowledge of research finding and development within specific care group.

Leadership:

To advocate and promote the profession within the directorate.

To plan deliver and implement service development and audits.

To contribute to the mentoring of the wider team.

To represent the profession in the multidisciplinary team.

To support the delivery of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within services and directorates

To provide clinical placements for occupational therapy students.

To contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways pathways including coproduction

To lead on project work relevant to the team/service, with support from the Lead Occupational Therapist.

To assist in appropriate staff recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding occupational therapy recruitment.

To assist in induction of new staff and promote SLT as a career option

To contribute to staff recruitment .

Clinical:

To demonstrate expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational identity and competency, occupational engagement, environmental adaptation, volition, development and maintenance of occupational skills.

To provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the service, adapting the approach as and when needed.

To provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions (individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway.

To use effective clinical reasoning and formulation skills to devise person-centred occupational therapy care plans, alongside people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members (where appropriate).

To evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions.

To complete comprehensive risk assessment and management plans, raising safeguarding concerns in line with Trust policy.

To keep up to date with current evidence-based practice, research and National guidelines within your clinical area.

To act as the lead professional or care coordinator for people who access services for the duration of their occupational therapy assessment and/or intervention.

To utilise therapeutic use of self skills when providing occupational therapy interventions.

To understand group theory and system dynamics and how these impact on delivering services.

To communicate complex and challenging issues in an effective and compassionate way with people who access services, carers/family members/supporters, other clinicians and agencies/services.

To effectively manage a caseload with people who have complex needs.

To be compassionate, inclusive and understanding of the needs of people who access services, carers/supporter/family members.

To work in partnership with other community services and providers.

To have excellent time management skills and be able to independently manage occupational therapy referrals, triages and own caseload.

Additional

To periodically cover the duty system within the Neighbourhood Mental Health teams and respond to any urgent mental health assessments and telephone calls as part of the duty system.

To complete New Patient Assessments for people referred to the service.

To practice within the Positive Risk-Taking Framework.

To be the lead professional when delivering generic work, such as risk management, referring to specialist services, stabilisation, low intensity interventions, to people who access services with have complex needs.

To prescribe equipment, in line with the equipment protocol

Person Specification

Based on JD

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• UK driving license and access to car for work purposes

Desirable

• Experience of group facilitation
• Completion of Practice Placement Educators course
• Experience of supervising students on placement
• Experience of contributing to service development/ project work
• Experience of working in adult mental health services
• Experience of working in the community

Based on JD

Essential

• OT professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• UK driving licence and access to car for work purposes.

Desirable

• Experience of group facilitation
• Completion of Practice Placement Educators course
• Experience of supervising students on placement
• Experience of contributing to service development/ project work
• Experience of working in adult mental health services
• Experience of working in the community

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horizon

28 Upper High Street

Epsom

KT17 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Make a referral to another practitioner when it is in the best interests of somebody in your care

• Act without delay if you believe those in your care, you, a colleague or anybody else may be at risk

• Confirm that the outcome of any delegated task meets required standards

• Make sure that everybody for whom you are responsible is supervised and supported

• Deal with problems and complaints constructively and not allow a complaint to prejudice the care your provide to somebody

• Deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice

Please refer to the Job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse/qualified ODP
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Satisfactory attendance records in previous post or throughout training period
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Desirable

• Degree in nursing or health related subject
• In possession of or willingness to work towards a recognised NMC/HCPC teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development or reflective portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for.

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management and clinical governance in the NHS
• Audit experience / research skills
• Experience in the speciality applied for.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical care
• Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
• Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties in the role
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Ability to identify learning needs planning.

Desirable

• Displays motivation and ideas of future career pathway and personal development planning.
• Maintains sickness levels within Trust target

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team
• Able to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the healthcare setting
• Good verbal and written skills
• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions basic knowledge of IT

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Planning and Organisation

Essential

• Ability to decision make and prioritise clinical workload
• Demonstrates understanding of their own role in efficient management of resources

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Groby road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines

d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

f. Effective management of long-term conditions

g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

i. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways

j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area, or areas. or the QOF, as required.

p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

q. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

u. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes

b. Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary

c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Confidentiality

Quality and Continuous Improvement - CI

Induction

Learning and development

Collaborative working

Managing information

Service delivery

Security

Professional conduct, uniforms and appearance

Person Specification

Other requirements and wider responsibilities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational health clearance.
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP.
• MRCGP.
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

Experience

Essential

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of providing home visits.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
• General understanding of the primary care contract.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.

Desirable

• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues.
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose.
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly.
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Experience of medicines management.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service.

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration.
• Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation.
• Conforms to the National Performers List - England and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service - Performers Lists England Regulations 2013.
• Appropriate defence indemnity.
• Evidence of current validation.
• Evidence of last appraisal.
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures.
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Polite and confident.
• Motivated, forward thinker.

Desirable

• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• Effectively utilise resources.

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

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

The Dovecot Surgery

Lawson Medical Centre

Lawson Street

Stockton-on-Tees

Teesside

TS18 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.

• Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.

• Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health care environment.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
• Level 2 qualification in health care OR equivalent knowledge and skill
• Depending on the role requirements, on completion of the Care Certificate demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competence plus further experience/competence equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the worker will move to a Senior Theatre Support Assistant role at band 3 AfC.
• Completed Level 3 in Health & social care
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Shows transferable skills to care for patients

Desirable

• Experience in Health Care setting

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.

Analytical and Judgment Skills

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner

Skills

Essential

• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude

Desirable

• Computer skills.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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 of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Degree
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of C.P.D

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Postgraduate study/training related to older people and frailty

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with frail patients, with complex needs which require advanced clinical reasoning
• Broad experience of working at a band 5 level within the NHS, including experience in rehabilitation
• Evidence of effective supervision of junior staff
• Evidence of and desire to supervise students
• experience working within the NHS
• relevant and recent experience working in an inpatients OPS service

Desirable

• Involvement in/ leading QI projects
• Experience in a community setting

Technical skills/competencies

Essential

• Ability to assess, manage & treat elderly patients with multi-pathology conditions
• Experience of respiratory/on-call
• Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures
• Ability to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reports
• Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
• IT Skills within word processing

Desirable

• Use of standardised assessments
• Ability to complete a holistic assessment which may include some Physiotherapist and nursing skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of long term conditions affecting the older person
• Understanding current legislation relevant to older people and frailty
• The interface between hospital, intermediate care and community services.

Desirable

• A sound understanding of capacity issues and ability to recognise need for formal assessment

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and nonverbal communication with an ability to establish a good rapport with a range of people.
• Ability to teach patients, relatives, carers & staff
• To be able to delegate work appropriately & Ability to work effectively in a team

Other

Essential

• Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence

Personal attributes

Essential

• Well motivated and have an interest in older adults
• Good time management & able to prioritise a caseload

language requirement

Essential

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

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY -

To work with ward teams to complete and implement holistic, individualised plans of care for all patients who are in the last days/hours of life

To be with dying patients who would otherwise be on their own, providing emotional support, a calm and peaceful environment and allowing the patient time to talk if they wish/able

To be able to identify signs and symptoms of distress, including pain, breathlessness, agitation, secretions, spiritual or psychological anguish and liaise with ward staff

To assist ward teams to provide basic personal care of patient in last days of life when needed, including mouth care, positional changes, comfort and dignity care and assistance with diet and fluids.

To support those people identified as important by patients at the end of life i.e. family members/significant other. Build a trusting relationship enabling you to provide pre and post bereavement care

Provide family members/significant others with spiritual, psychological, emotional and practical support

Work autonomously and proactively to identify and support the provision of the patients needs, utilising basic clinical and administrative knowledge.

Collaborate and communicate with the palliative care and ward teams to ensure the provision of appropriate services to maximise the quality of care of the dying patient and their families/friends

Actively participate in the provision of routine information, support and advice, for patients and carers either over the telephone or face to face, liaising with the palliative care and ward teams as appropriate.

Document and monitor all aspects of patient care coordination and service delivery, supporting data collection for audit.

Triage incoming/outgoing calls with families and initiate appropriate response according to protocols and individual pathways, liaising with the palliative care team as appropriate.

Utilise excellent communication skills, clinical awareness and appropriate tools/procedures, to ensure efficient case management.

Act as patient advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be perceived as barriers to care.

Refer complex clinical decisions to the Clinical Nurse Specialists for assessment and review. Assist in delivering education and support to staff, patients and carers regarding services, equipment etc. as required.

Assist the Clinical Nurse Specialists to develop education and information resources for the public and other professionals.

Assist the Clinical Nurse Specialists to deliver training

Utilise Information Technology to enter, document and monitor all aspects of patient care needs and service delivery.

Take responsibility for the maintenance of accurate paper and electronic information resources, ensuring confidentiality.

Work as an effective team member, providing support to other members as required.

Act as a resource to ward staff, advising on resources available to support end of life care. Participate in data audit activity

Promote patient/user involvement relating to the provision of end of life care

In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance Understanding the new NHS.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS -

Use developed interpersonal and communication skills to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and staff.

Provide routine advice and information to people affected by dying patients.

Communicate effectively with the wider Health Care Team to improve the quality and efficiency of health care delivery. Liaise with other Health, Social Care professionals, to ensure the provision of a quality service for people at the end of life and their families.

Discuss support options with the patient and their carer, with sensitivity. Liaise with and keep CNS informed of outcomes.

Act as patient advocate.

Document appropriately all information regarding patients and their care, adhering to documentation standards.

Effectively utilise a computer and various software applications in order to enter and maintain patient data, communicate with the team, and complete other IT tasks as required by the post, including data input to System One.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Demonstrate a knowledge of common symptoms at the end of life.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to manage sensitive, and distressing situations.
• Willingness to learn.
• Competent in Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience of caring for dying patients.
• Experience of supporting families/informal carers.
• Experience of working with multi-professional teams

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education equivalent of Maths and English GCSE at Grade C or above.
• NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses.
• Computer literate essential (able to use clinical systems, Word, Powerpoint and basic Excel)
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of teaching, delivering talks to a small number of people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please see the attached job description and person specification attached to this advert.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent or SystmOne experience

Desirable

• IT skills e.g. Microsoft word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Aireshare

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent reception/office experience in a health care setting
• Experience and full understanding of confidentiality policies/procedures
• Experience in working shifts. Flexible and adaptable
• Previous work in a busy pressurised and stressful environment
• Experience in dealing with distressed patients/relatives
• Experience in filing and scanning systems

Desirable

• Previous Emergency Department experience
• Understanding appointment systems
• Experience in working a 24/7 shift system, including nights
• Information Governance/Data Security Training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale Hospital

Skipton Road. Steeton

Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and recent experience working in a variety of clinical areas and settings
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies
• Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
• Recent experience of student training
• Experienced in use of IT applications

Desirable

• Experience of taking part in or leading on projects/ service improvements
• Experience of developing and implementing guidelines in own clinical area
• Experience of taking part in audit or research projects
• Experience in gastroenterology
• Recent post graduate experience with relevance to the job

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Post-graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Post graduate courses relevant to nutrition and dietetics
• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Member of BDA special interest group

Skills

Essential

• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations
• Excellent analytical and reflective skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate

Other

Essential

• Current UK driving license

Desirable

• Access to own transport

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support advanced clinical practice in dietetics
• Knowledge of how nutritional intake and status are affected by the above conditions, and of appropriate nutrition and dietetic treatment for adults with these conditions
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to dietetic practice

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as a rehabilitation assistant within MSK community team, who provides services from the local community and/or designated buildings (such as Ealing day treatment centre, Claypond's Hospital, Ealing Hospital Charity halls/Community centres. Occasional support might need to be provided to other services in the maximising directorate.
• To assist with equipment ordering and stock control for department supplies and ensuring that these are received in full and good working order, following up on any outstanding items or actions as required.
• To assist with running of various therapist lead group exercise sessions such as upper limb, lower limb, spinal exercise class, and some virtual classes such as Get Fit class and ESCAPE pain programme.
• To assist with booking patient into our group classes
• To support Mobility Clinic project in providing assistive aid as suggested by therapist. Service users would need to be assess for suitability for particular walking aid
• To support the service with any administrative tasks
• To maintain good cleanliness and tidiness of our clinical areas
• To actively participate in Team Meetings and other projects to drive service improvements, better productivity and safer provision of care
• To support the team with collection, recording and analysing data collected through various outcome measures
• To support other community projects that might be developed in order to provide better and more effective patient access to our Service.

Further role details are attached in the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good level of general education (GCSE Maths and English)
• Evidence of continuous development
• Competency in mobility assessment and equipment provision

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good Time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently but with the supervision of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
• Ability to work in stressful environment with distress, emotional or aggressive patients /carers
• Commitment to personal and service development

Desirable

• Use of Systm One/ Excel

Experience

Essential

• Supporting and delivering exercise classes and/or individual exercise programmes
• Previous work experience of working directly with patients

Desirable

• Community experience is desirable eg working with patients with long term conditions, Musculoskeletal conditions & mental health needs.
• NHS experience is desirable.
• Understands how to use gym/exercise equipment safely and able to demonstrate
• Understands principles of safe exercise
• Contributes to MDT meeting and is able to show initiative

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clayponds Rehabilitation Hospital

Sterling Place

Ealing

W5 4RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive service to patients with physiotherapy need at a variety of locations. Skills required include:
• Management of patients with complex musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and rheumatological disorders and conditions
• Advanced manual therapy and therapeutic exercise skills.
• Extensive knowledge of patient self- management and education
• Excellent communication with consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals is essential in providing a holistic approach to patient management
• To initiate and participate in the development of new ideas and the evolution of existing systems within Primary care and hospital based musculoskeletal services.
• To provide structured supervision, in line with ERS guidelines, for more junior members of the team.
• To carry out annual appraisals and subsequently create professional development plans with more junior members of the physiotherapy team
• To provide specific advanced level teaching for more junior members of the team.
• To organise, coordinate and deliver training for GPs and other healthcare professionals as required.
• To be responsible for helping to plan service development and implementing decisions.
• To deputise for musculoskeletal team leads, in their absence, with regards to day to day management tasks. Examples of tasks included:
• Checking new referrals against the teams referral criteria
• Dealing with problems/issues as they arise and passing things on to more senior managers as required
• Support and liaison with the admin/booking teams
• To lead on the planning and clinical education of undergraduate students in the physiotherapy team
• To participate in the recruitment process of more junior members of the physiotherapy team
• To participate and lead, when appropriate, in the monitoring of activity and audit of Musculoskeletal physiotherapy service.
• To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of Musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or rheumatology conditions, using appropriate assessment/diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
• To autonomously create individual treatment plans using a variety of appropriate physiotherapy treatment regimes for a range of patient groups including patients with complex and multiple musculoskeletal and medical problems.
• To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating patient on self-care.
• To evaluate and review treatment outcomes to facilitate discharge of patients.
• To deliver care in a range of settings including clinics, GP surgeries and acute hospital as required.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Graduate Diploma [P]hysiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent level
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• CSP membership Special interest group membership

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Good general experience, plus some specialist experience in musculoskeletal out- patients
• Have participated in in-service training
• Have been involved in service training evaluation/initiated service change

Desirable

• Experience of having sole responsibility for supervision of staff and students
• MDT working within Trust

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate courses completed or commenced
• Awareness of research methods, patient outcomes, clinical governance and audit
• Good general background knowledge of orthopaedic conditions and their management
• High level knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and their management, specifically spinal pain
• Knowledge of pain management strategies for chronic conditions

Desirable

• Participation in research, outcomes, clinical governance and audit

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Good communicator
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Thorough/reliable
• Good problem solver Able to work independently as a sole practitioner in GP surgeries
• Able to work independently as a sole practitioner in GP surgeries

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clayponds Hospital - Various ECP sites l

London

W5 4RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

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

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

• Maintaining accurate patient records on SystmOne clinical system

• The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Hama Medical Centre

11A Nottingham Road

Kimberley

Nottinghamshire

NG16 2NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment of patients on the Virtual Ward and develop, implement and evaluate care and treatment plans.
• High level of clinical skill ideally including competencies for IV administration, cannulation, phlebotomy, catheter care, ECGs etc.
• Ensure the day to day operational delivery of high-quality care for those patients admitted to the virtual ward. This role will include working across the wider health system to ensure the delivery of proactive management of this group of patients.
• Confidently lead, and work with, a variety of MDTs and across the health system to help create clinical management plans to support patients to remain at home. This will include the development of clinical pathways with Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) and the new SDEC centre (Same Day Emergency Care).
• Support the development and delivery of new national initiatives in relation to virtual ward
• Work as a coordinator for the patient pathways within the Virtual Ward, recognising individuals specialisms and skill set. Coordinate regular clinical meetings ensuring patient information is accurate and decisions are agreed at the meetings.
• Be responsible for the remote monitoring of patients (using Doccla) across a variety of clinical pathways including respiratory and frailty
• Ensure there is an effective referral pathway for the Virtual Ward including initial triage.
• The Virtual Ward Senior Practitioner will be responsible for overseeing caseload management, ensuring that service delivery is implemented to the highest standard inclusive of best practice and utilises a patient centred approach.
• The post holder will provide patients with a physical health and biopsychological assessment and where necessary will complete frailty assessments for frailty patients within their own homes. In partnership with the Frailty Team ensure monitoring of Clinical Frailty Score for all patients identified with frailty alongside a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
• Proactively plan for and enable timely discharge of patients from the Virtual Ward, liaising with other agencies to provide ongoing care if required
• The role may include caring for patients and relatives who are anxious, confused or distressed and clear communication skills and empathy is required to offer reassuring and guidance. A part of each working day involves talking to patients either via the telephone or face to face
• Provide a high-quality support service to patients on the Virtual Ward caseload.
• Promote the knowledge and understanding of the range of services available across organisations
• Act as a link person between the team and other agencies, maintaining and promoting positive working relationships with all referring agencies
• Participate in the development of initiatives within the service
• If required, will manage staff including assuring completion of supervision, appraisals and compliance with mandatory training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Professional Qualification, current registration
• Demonstrates high level of professional knowledge base, supported by educational development and evidence of continuing professional development
• Advanced Assessment and History taking course or relevant clinical experience working at an advanced level

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience with proffesional knowledge base and relevant CPD
• Experience of working in Community/Acute Setting with experience of managing frailty patients with long term conditions / acute illness (1 point for acute, 2 for community)
• Experience of developing relationships with external agencies and working across organisational boundaries

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of local and national agendas for Community Services
• Understanding of admission avoidance and early supported discharge services
• Understanding of frailty and Long-Term Conditions
• Demonstrates the ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible to respond to service needs
• Confidence in basic IT skills
• Able to work autonomously without supervision and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health care professionals, patients and carers
• Excellent communication skills including the exchange of verbal and written information
• Effective negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills

Personal disposition

Essential

• Good communicator - written and verbal
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Able to drive and have use of a car
• Able to be flexible in relation to hours worked and locations worked

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CNWL MK HQ, Open University Charles Pinfold Building

Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Midwife educated to degree level or higher
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Evidence of study/CPD within the area or EDI and/or cultural safety awareness.
• Working knowledge of the challenges and priorities around improving outcomes for Black, Asian and other ethnic minority women accessing maternity care

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant experience at Band 6
• Experience working with multi-agency and multi-disciplinary teams supporting vulnerable women
• Ability to undertake audit and service evaluation
• Experience of delivering training and MDT education

Personal qualities

Essential

• High level of personal motivation
• Decision making skills
• Demonstrate a positive and solution focused attitude