Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care within their scope of practice.
• Managing long-term condition clinics, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Undertaking cervical screening (smear tests).
• Administering routine, childhood, travel and seasonal immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local guidance.
• Providing contraception advice and associated services within competence.
• Performing wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal.
• Undertaking venepuncture, ECGs, spirometry, peak flow measurements, urine testing and other clinical procedures.
• Carrying out NHS Health Checks, cardiovascular risk assessments (including QRISK) and health promotion activities.
• Administering prescribed injectable medications and participating in anaphylaxis and resuscitation procedures.
• Making appropriate referrals to GPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential electronic patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring specimens are correctly labelled, stored and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting patients to self-manage long-term conditions.

The post holder will promote and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control by:

• Adhering to national guidance, practice policies and standard infection prevention procedures.
• Maintaining clean, safe clinical environments.
• Ensuring the safe storage, handling, rotation and disposal of vaccines, medicines and clinical equipment.
• Reporting and escalating infection control concerns where appropriate.
• Participating in infection prevention audits and quality improvement activities.

The post holder will:

• Maintain active NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code.
• Undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Work within practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Recognise own limitations and seek advice or refer appropriately.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Support students and other learners where appropriate.
• Contribute to the achievement of CQC standards and contractual requirements.

The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and external healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. Flexibility is expected to support colleagues and meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will:

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults in accordance with national guidance and practice policies.
• Comply with all Health and Safety legislation and practice procedures.
• Report incidents, accidents and hazards appropriately.

This job description is intended to outline the main duties of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role, following discussion with the Practice Manager or Partners.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a GP Practice Nurse.
• Experience independently managing long-term condition clinics, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Experience undertaking cervical cytology.
• Experience delivering routine, childhood, travel and seasonal immunisations and vaccinations.
• Experience in wound care, dressings and suture removal.
• Experience undertaking venepuncture, ECGs, spirometry and other routine clinical procedures.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems within General Practice.
• Experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience promoting and maintaining infection prevention and control standards within a clinical setting.

Desirable

• Two or more years' experience as a GP Practice Nurse.
• Experience supporting QOF and long-term condition reviews.
• Experience participating in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Nursing Diploma or Degree.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Cervical Screening (Smear Taker) qualification or experience.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Training and competency in the management of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications relevant to General Practice nursing.

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

Park View Medical Centre

Address

66 Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 4RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Mental Health Rapid Response Worker will provide compassionate, person-centred care and therapeutic engagement to patients experiencing mental health difficulties or crisis, promoting their safety, dignity and wellbeing at all times. The post holder will complete patient observations in line with care requirements, provide reassurance and support to patients who may be distressed or vulnerable, and respond appropriately to changing levels of risk. The role will include the safe and respectful transportation of patients between healthcare settings, including those subject to the provisions of the Mental Health Act, working alongside clinical teams, emergency services and partner agencies where required. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues across Urgent Care and other healthcare services, communicating effectively to support continuity of care and patient safety. They will respond calmly and professionally to incidents and challenging situations, follow relevant policies, procedures and risk management plans, and escalate concerns appropriately. The role also required flexibility to undertake a range of ad hoc duties in response to the changing needs of the service, while maintaining confidentiality and handling patient information in accordance with NHS policies, legislation and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of or commitment to complete the care certificate (CWP in-house training to be completed within three months of start date.
• NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
• Training in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of mental health conditions and recovery-focused care.
• Compassion and empathy
• Emotional resilience
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a mental health, healthcare, or social care setting
• Experience in a mental health setting.
• Awareness of Mental Health Act implications and documentation

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Lea Resource Centre

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but mayinclude:Management Provide induction support and training to new and existing clinical trials staff, including development of training sessions and guidance documents. Encourage the sharing of best practice and dissemination of information through regular structured meetings with all trials administration staff. Assist with metric tracking for performance indicators including mandatory training requirements, divisional key performance indicators (i.e. time to recruitingfirst patient from NHS permission, patient recruitment to time and target), amendment timelines and divisional absences.Clinical Research Co-ordination/ Data Management Interview, recruit, take informed consent and support patients and carers in non treatment clinical trials/studies. This involves educating patients on the trials involved, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of taking part in non treatment trials, whilst remaining unbiased at all times. Assess patients as required by trial protocols. Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients medical and nursing notes. Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme. Provide non-clinical advice and support as appropriate. Ensure the provision of optimal patient care by alerting appropriate clinical colleagues when referral to other members of the MDT may be required. Act as a key point of contact with the R&D core team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams. Co-ordinate feasibility activities for new studies under direction from Clinical research Nurse Team Leaders and Principal Investigators Manage the set up and initiation of allocated clinical trials within assigned Clinical research Teams. Understand and deliver protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements Financial management of study set-up costs and income recovery for assigned clinical trials in conjunction with the R&D Business Planning and Finance teams with oversight from the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leaders/ Senior Clinical Research Nurses. Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times. Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams and implementation of action plans. Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the R&D division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Implement and coordinate reporting mechanisms to ensure that research staff complete and return proformas containing up-dated information on patients included in the study. Oversee and complete case report forms and participate in monitoring visits as per sponsor requirements. Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to the trial/ study, producing minutes as required. Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team. Attend disease-specific research team meetings to maintain an overview of team activity. Ensure that all documents are archived in the appropriate way by following the Trusts archiving guidelines.

Clinical Service Responsibilities Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics. Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients for define clinical trials and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team

PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge with assistance from their assigned line manager to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. Participate in and deliver Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT Long periods of time spent using keyboard to input information and use of VDU for electronic communication. Prolonged concentration is regularly required (e.g. when checking through trial documentation and entering data into spreadsheets). Occasional exposure to distressed circumstances as trial patients are commonly suffering from terminal illnesses.

KEY VALUES Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Scientific Degree or relevant experience in scientific and medical research

Desirable

• Registered Clinical Research Practitioner with the Academy of Healthcare Sciences or working towards registration.
• Post Graduate certificate in Clinical Research or other relevant post graduate qualification/experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (ECDL qualification or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical trials administration, data management involving clinical trials or project co-ordination
• Experience of working within a health care system and within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Collection and processing of bloods
• Experience working in oncology
• Experience dealing with queries from patients and their families regarding sensitive issues

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written Communication skills
• IT literate
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Advanced use of spreadsheets
• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations and other Microsoft office applications
• Ability and willingness to train in clinical skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of clinical research
• GCP guidelines/EU directives
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of patient information systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of oncology

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Tactful and diplomatic
• Flexible
• Conscientious and hardworking
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Evidence of achievement under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Gynae - Q00063

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

. Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience in healthcare coordination, emergency services, or operational support.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of mental health crisis pathways.
• Awareness of Section 136 processes and places of safety.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.

Desirable

• Knowledge of emergency department processes.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within healthcare, emergency services, mental health services, or a similar operational environment.
• Experience coordinating tasks or managing competing demands in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience communicating with multiple services or teams.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS urgent and emergency care services.
• Experience using dispatch, coordination, or incident management systems.

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Lea Resource Centre

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role and to submit an application, please visit: https://pfchp.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F2bafd878-a1ea-41c2-9942-1a03344ea870. Any applications not received via this route will not be considered.

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Proactive & Self-Directed
• Exceptional relationship management
• Collaborative team player and influencer
• Adept at prioritisation and workload management
• Confident and articulate communicator
• Problem solving and solutions orientated
• Strong organisational skills and detail oriented

Desirable

• Ongoing commitment to self development, continuous professional development
• Ability to constructively negotiate
• Adaptability and resilience
• Record keeping and documentation management
• Planned thinking for community engagement

Experience

Essential

• Foundational experience in Facilities, Estates or Property Management
• Experience of presenting information to stakeholders
• Working knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements
• Proven ability to manage tenant relationships and resolve issues efficiently
• Community engagement and social value awareness
• Proficient in maintaining and updating operational documentation
• Proficient with Microsoft packages, digital tools and systems

Desirable

• Customer service experience
• Good working knowledge of health care and primary health care services
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of soft and hard FM services and contract liaison practices
• Ability to monitor performance against objectives
• Ability to chair and facilitate meetings
• Project lifecycle experience
• Knowledge of social value and corporate social value responsibility

Qualifications

Essential

• IOSH Working Safely

Desirable

• IWFM level 3 in Facilities Management
• IOSH Managing Safely

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

Community Health Partnerships

Address

Suite 12B, Manchester One

53 Portland Street

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M1 3LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pay: £40.00 per hour

Job Description:

Job Ref: 274

Contract: 0 Hours / Casual / BankReporting to: Regional Lead Sonographer

Hourly Rate: £40 per hour

What we also offer: 12.07% holiday pay in addition to hourly rate, and travel expenses paid where applicable in line with the company policy

Introduction

We are looking for an experienced and professional Sonographer to join our team on a casual, 0-hours basis, providing ultrasound services across our community sites for AQP contracts or in hospitals for Trust contracts.

Successful candidates will be expected to work independently, delivering high-quality ultrasound examinations and comprehensive diagnostic reports within their scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of ultrasound examinations independently, in line with company, NHS, local, regional and national guidelines.
• Provide a complete ultrasound scanning and reporting service within your scope of practice.
• Interpret ultrasound images and produce accurate, comprehensive diagnostic reports, including recommendations for further investigation or referral where appropriate.
• Work in accordance with relevant Trust protocols when delivering services on NHS Trust sites.
• Seek Radiologist review of reports where clinically appropriate and use feedback to support ongoing professional development.
• Deliver a high standard of patient care in a safe, clean and professional environment.
• Manage ultrasound sessions effectively, working closely with Diagnostic Imaging Assistants to maintain an efficient patient pathway.
• Support clinic preparation, including equipment set-up and PACS/image uploading where required.
• Manage changing patient demands and maintain a calm and professional approach in challenging situations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, referrers, clinicians and colleagues, including communicating complex or sensitive information appropriately.
• Contribute to the training and development of students, radiographers, medical staff and other healthcare professionals where required.
• Participate in clinical audit, governance and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments and best practice within medical ultrasound.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with all relevant company and NHS policies and procedures.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Comply with health and safety, infection control, safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound, such as DMU, PGC/D or equivalent.
• Current professional registration, such as HCPC registration, where applicable.
• Strong clinical experience and competence across the ultrasound examinations within your scope of practice.
• Ability to scan and report independently, exercising sound clinical judgement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain procedures and provide sensitive information to patients.
• Ability to work confidently with patients who may be anxious, distressed or have complex needs.
• Good understanding of professional standards, clinical governance, patient confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining CPD and fitness to practise.
• Experience using PACS and patient management systems.
• Flexibility to work across different locations and respond to service requirements.

Professional Standards

As a Sonographer, you will be accountable for your own professional practice and clinical decisions, including the production of independent diagnostic reports. You will be expected to maintain high standards of patient care, professionalism and clinical governance at all times.

You will also be required to:

• Maintain appropriate professional registration and CPD.
• Participate in appraisal and relevant training.
• Adhere to company, NHS and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.

Work Location: In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound, such as DMU, PGC/D or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Current professional registration, such as HCPC registration, where applicable.
• Strong clinical experience and competence across the ultrasound examinations within your scope of practice.
• Ability to scan and report independently, exercising sound clinical judgement

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

Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd

Address

The Royals

353 Altrincham Rd

Manchester

M22 4BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.diagnostichealthcareltd.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

· Provide safe delivery of a quality immunisations service.

· To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meet the needs of the patients.

· To take into account risk and its effective management e.g. consent, side effects.

· Take responsibility for CPD and keep up to date with current practices and research-led developments.

· To identify and report all new problems and concerns to the Locality Lead Nurse;

· Work towards PGDs and PSDs.

Communication

• The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with other team members;
• The Immunisation Nurse will communicate effectively with parents, carers and school staff.

Delivering a quality service

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC;
• Work in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, working as a team and alongside admin to organise and manage school workload.
• Support and participate in shared learning and networking across other immunisation teams;
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the safeguarding of children and adults.

Team Working

· Act as lead clinician on immunisation sessions.

· Work with administration team and school staff at immunisation sessions.

Management of risk

• Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
• Ensure use of appropriate transporting and storage of items, following the cold chain procedures.
• Practise infection-control measures according to local and national guidelines.

Managing information

• Work in accordance with GDPR policy.
• Ensure all patient records are clear and recorded accurately and stored as per procedures.
• Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act.

Learning and Development

· Undertake all mandatory and statutory training requirements.

• Be responsible for own learning needs and continuing professional development.

Equality and Diversity

• Ensure all staff are working to all appropriate equality and diversity procedures.

Health and Safety

• The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with their employing body to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of professional development
• Working alone and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Working with school aged children
• Safeguarding children level 2
• Experience of delivering travel vaccinations and childhood immunisations
• Supervision of Health Care Assistants.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Registered nurse with NMC

Desirable

• Up to date CPR & anaphylaxis training
• Foundation immunisation training

Attitudes

Essential

• Team Player
• Highly motivated
• Commitment to promoting and maintaining high standards of care
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Able to engage with people
• To demonstrate respect for people using and working in the organisation
• To behave as an ambassador for the company

Desirable

• Ability to work under own initiative and make clear clinical decisions
• Broad range of clinical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Work well under pressure/stressful environment
• Full driving licence, access to a car and willingness to travel
• Always follow organisation policies and procedures.

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

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

IntraHealth Offices

Trafford Park

Manchester

M17 1LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills, a basic standard of education.
• Training to NVQ level 1 / 2.
• Basic Food Hygiene Level 1 Certificate.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of food safety & health & safety standards & a willingness to undertake additional training to maintain currency.
• Previous catering/meal prep experience

Desirable

• Has worked in a healthcare environment in the same capacity
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of (HACCP)

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Further benefits include enrolment into the NHS pension scheme, access to discounted NHS car hire schemes, secure on-site parking facilities, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers and much more.

If all of this is of interest, and you wish to learn more, then simply follow our link to the application process.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full below before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• City and Guilds certificate in motor vehicle technology or NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications and experience
• Good standard of education. Minimum 3 GCSE or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Full Driving Licence (C1)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
• Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner
• Strong management, motivational and leadership skills
• Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
• Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols
• Good communication and relationship skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Knowledge of protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Customer service skills
• Specialist knowledge of vehicle systems
• Working knowledge of vehicle Electrical components
• PC literate
• Knowledge of software systems related to diagnostic tools and equipment
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• The post holder must have specialist knowledge of motor vehicle electrical systems & mechanical components
• Comprehensive knowledge of a range of computer-based vehicle diagnostic systems and the ability to analyse and interpret the information presented by the systems to determine the most appropriate repair option
• Have the ability to diagnose all other vehicle faults without access to diagnostic equipment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and highly motivated
• Project a professional image
• Excellent communicator capable of relaying highly technical / complex information
• Methodical approach to any task
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and demonstrate professional credibility with colleagues at all levels
• Provision of own hand tools
• Demonstrate a passion for engineering
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision

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 West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Bolton

Manchester

M45 6AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regional Radiopharmacy

To be part of the team that carries out the daily production of radiopharmaceuticals within the Regional Radiopharmacy, in compliance with the requirements of The Human Medicine Regulations 2012, The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and amendment 2024, The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and The Environmental Permitting Regulations. This includes:

1.1 Receipt of orders from customer departments1.2 Preparation of the Radiopharmacy prior to each production run1.3 Preparation of materials prior to Radiopharmacy production runs, including radionuclide generators1.4 Participation in the complex processes for production of Tc-99m labelled radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic techniques, and working with due speed and efficiency.1.5 Participation in the complex processes for production of Ga-68 and In-111 Octreoscan for same-day administration to Christie patients, using aseptic techniques1.6 Packaging and dispatch of QC products to other hospitals, including liaison with drivers1.7 Decontamination and cleaning of the Radiopharmacy post production, including tidying of waste and restocking of consumables1.8 Packaging and return of used radionuclide generators to manufacturers1.9 Production of the documentation for all the above processes (in compliance with GMP and data integrity principles)1.10 Proposes changes to policies and procedures1.11 Acts as in-process checking technician for the Radiopharmacy routine service and maintain this practice in accordance with local policy

2. Quality control

Carries out the programme of quality control of radiopharmaceuticals produced within the Regional Radiopharmacy, in compliance with the requirements of the Medicines Act. This includes:

2.1 Analysis of radiochemical purity using chromatography techniques (ITLC and HPLC)2.2 pH testing2.3 Radionuclidic purity testing2.4 Analysis of endotoxin levels2.5 Ensuring that working areas are cleared after each operation

3. Environmental and microbiological monitoring

Participates in the programme of environmental and microbiological monitoring of the Radiopharmacy and blood labelling suites, to include:

3.1 Air quality and air flows3.2 Microbiological contamination3.3 Periodic monitoring of aseptic compliance for each member of staff3.4 Integrity of air seals in the blood labelling suite

4. Regional blood cell labelling service

In the absence of the Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technologist, to be responsible on a day to day basis for the operation of the Regional blood cell labelling service, including:

4.1 Aseptic preparation of radio-labelled red and white blood cells, in multi-stage patient-critical procedures, prior to re-injection of the cells into patients for diagnostic scanning purposes4.2 Liaison with customer departments for scheduling, transportation of blood to and from the customer department, and other arrangements

5. Management, supervision and training of staff

5.1 Deputises for the Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technologist in their absence.

5.2 Assists in the training of new staff and supervises the work of more junior members of the department

6. Stock control

Responsible for stock control and ordering of pharmaceutical products, including:

6.1 Pharmaceutical products, chemical reagents, and disposable items used in the radiopharmacy and associated areas6.2 Consumable items for the Clinical Isotopes Department6.3 Orders stock items for Radiopharmacy and Clinical Isotopes from Pharmacy

7. Training

7.1 Assists in the training of junior Radiopharmacy staff7.2 Introduces pre-registration pharmacists and radiography students to Radiopharmacy.

8. Radiation protection

8.1 Monitors the radiopharmacy for radioactive contamination, and records results8.2 Assesses requirement for decontamination procedures, and carries these out if necessary

9. Professional

9.1 Where applicable maintain GPhC Registration, for which participation in a continuous professional development programme is compulsory9.2 Participate in an Annual Personal Development Review (PDR)9.3 Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTec level 3 and NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services, Science Manufacturing Technicians level 3 or Science Degree

Desirable

• Second year student Pharmacy Technicians
• Senior ATO with dispensing experience

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of aseptic dispensing

Desirable

• Experience of Radiopharmacy dispensing
• Management/supervisory experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work both within a team, and independently in complex multi-stage procedures.
• Ability to think quickly and change plans at short notice.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible written records.
• Ability to work safely, quickly and meticulously with good manipulative skills.
• Conscientious approach.

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential

• Principles and practice of aseptic production techniques.

Desirable

• Practical awareness of radiation protection principles.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• 6.00-6:30am start each day

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CMPE RadioPharmacy - D00014

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TEAM SUPPORT

Responsible for supporting and supervising workload allocation/ monitoring across administrative team members, escalating issues as appropriate to senior managers. Provide support to senior managers with general Human Resource activities, including but not limited to recruitment and selection and line management of administrative team members as required. This will be in accordance with Trust policies. Provide induction support and training to new and existing clinical trials staff through one-to-one and group learning activities. Encourage the sharing of best practice and dissemination of information through regular structured meetings with all trials administration staff. Assist with data collection for divisional metrics reports of key performance indicators.

CLINICAL TRIALS CO-ORDINATION/ DATA MANAGEMENT:

The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include: Act as a key point of contact with the core Research and Development team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams. Support feasibility activities for new studies under direction from senior managers and Principal Investigators. Manage the set up and initiation of allocated clinical trials within assigned Clinical Research Teams. Provide support for study set up and initiation that has been delegated to Clinical Trials Coordinators, escalating any delays as appropriate. Support with negotiations of study set-up costs and income recovery for assigned clinical trials in conjunction with the Research Divisions Business Planning and Finance teams with oversight from senior managers. Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times. Oversee and process trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines, escalating any delays with the core Research and Development office as appropriate. To have the appropriate administrative processes in place to ensure, with the Clinical Research Team, that adverse event incidents and forms are completed, reported and followed up to resolution as the study protocol and regulations require. Implement and coordinate reporting mechanisms to ensure that research staff complete and return proformas containing up-dated information on patients included in the study. Oversee and complete case report forms and participate in monitoring visits as per sponsor requirements. Liaise with internal staff and external collaborators to resolve queries. Provide information for senior managers including (but not limited to) case report form completion timeliness, data locks, data backlogs, work allocations and patient recruitment. Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to the trial/ study, producing minutes as required. Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team. Attend disease-specific research team meetings to maintain an overview of team activity. Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams and implementation of action plans. Ensure that all documents are archived in the appropriate way by following the Trusts archiving guidelines. Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

WORKING PRACTICE

Work closely with the Senior Research Management Team to implement new SOPs and working procedures within designated teams. Be pro-active in providing feedback on working practices within the research team and suggest new ways of working. The post holder is expected to use initiative and be able to work independently without close supervision. They are also expected to plan and organise their own time and workload activity with prioritisation, referring to senior managers as necessary. The post holder is guided by relevant protocols and SOPs, and expected to exercise judgement outside these areas.

PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge with assistance from their assigned line manager to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. Participate in and deliver Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT Long periods of time spent using keyboard to input information and use of VDU for electronic communication. Prolonged concentration is regularly required (e.g. when checking through trial documentation and entering data into spreadsheets). Occasional exposure to distressed circumstances as trial patients are commonly suffering from terminal illnesses.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in a science or health related discipline or Relevant experience in scientific and medical research.

Desirable

• Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification.
• In possession of or working towards an NHS leadership academy qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in clinical trial administration and clinical trial data management.
• Experience of mentoring junior staff.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare system.
• Line management experience.
• Involvement in education and staff development

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• IT literate including good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Advanced use of spreadsheets.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of the clinical research delivery processes, related standards, governance and legislation.

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
• Understanding of case report forms.
• Knowledge of patient information systems.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.
• Flexible with ability to adapt to service requirements
• Conscientious and hardworking.
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Tactful and diplomatic.

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement under pressure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

AICT - Q02054

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical1. To support the senior nutrition nurse and be responsible for own caseload providing an expert assessment plan and evaluation within the specialist area for enteral tubes2. To conduct regular ward visits to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and act as a resource for nutrition care planning and feeding tubes care delivery.3. To be involved in patient selection and education regarding enteral and parenteral nutrition support.4. To attend multidisciplinary / best interest meetings to discuss management of patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition at home.5. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation on the patient electronic system of individual patients in line with local and national standards and trust policy on confidentiality.6. To cover and support the organisation of home parenteral nutrition feed discharge patients as required alongside other nutrition nurse colleagues

Enteral7. To counsel and educate patients during the consent process for placement of enteral feeding tubes.8. To be competent to place nasogastric feeding tubes.9. To coordinate the gastrostomy service in collaboration with the senior nutrition nurse and interventional radiology team.10. To provide follow-up after interventional procedures for nutritional support and help with audit of outcome data.11. To be able to place secondary gastrostomy tube devices in hospital.12. To work alongside the dietitians and be involved in the setting up of a home enteral feed to ensure a safe and timely discharge.13. To educate and support the patient, carers, nursing staff and district nurses on the care of enteral feeding tubes before and after discharge.14. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutritional nursing care service to patients in line with national standards.15. To work closely with the nutrition nurse teams, dietitians, nurse leaders and nurse clinicians to promote good practice and lead and support changes in practice16. To take an active role in audit and annually supporting the review of nursing guidelines, policies and patient information concerning enteral and parenteral nutrition in conjunction with the dietitians and senior nutrition nurse.

17. To identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduces the quality of care within the specialist service. Devise strategies to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.18. To maintain patient data and statistics for service development19. To attend and participate in departmental, professional update meetings and trust nutrition related meetings.20. To be responsible for own clinical professional development (CPD) to maintain competency and to ensure best practice.21. Take an active part in professional networks to ensure the exchange of knowledge and ideas, both locally and nationally. Contribute to the development of national policy.22. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse provide specialist nursing knowledge of nutritional care to medical and nursing staff and students23. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse deliver an education programme on the nurse management of oncology patients receiving nutrition support internally and externally at regional level to nursing staff and other health care professionals.24. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutrition link nurse group and be accountable to the Nutrition steering group.25. To promote good nursing practice in enteral and parenteral feeding to ward staff.26. To participate in the education of nursing staff on nutritionally screening patients, care planning and protected mealtimes and carry out regular audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Diploma or degree in nursing studies

Desirable

• Mentorship module

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute setting NHS experience
• Experience in oncology
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of educational study in nutrition
• Evidence of interest in nutrition
• Evidence in recent management and care of patients with feeding tubes

Desirable

• Evidence of setting standards and producing action plans
• Experience in endoscopic / radiological procedures
• Experience in gastroenterology

Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual patient care
• To provide all nursing care in line with Trust policies and protocols
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team Independently insert nasogastric tube
• Ability to train patients/carers for enteral tube care
• Assess gastrostomy tubes
• Provide aftercare for feeding tubes
• Able to teach formally and informally
• Able to present information written and verbal
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Replace gastrostomy tubes

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of nursing issues in relation to nutritional support, enteral feeding and parenteral feeding
• Understanding of national nutrition standards and guidelines (CQC, NPSA, PLACE, NICE)
• Knowledge of endoscopic and radiologic procedures for nutritional support
• Evidence of own personal continuing professional development (CPD)

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Able to work as autonomous practitioner
• Able to manage own workload

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Dietetic Nursing - E00975

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated experience leading a technical team through all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Experience

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated experience in building accessible interfaces that work for as many users as possible, regardless of their needs.

Experience

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated expereince of modern JavaScript, including libraries and frameworks such as ReactJS, NextJs, Vite, Nuqs.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated experience of using testing frameworks to validate software solutions.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated experience building robust, cross-browser and cross-device user interfaces.

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

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

3rd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities

Clinical

Exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and critical judgement. Make professionally autonomous decisions utilizing knowledge and skills gained via study at Degree and post graduate levels and lengthy experience in a variety of settings.

Proactively assess patients with previously undiagnosed and undifferentiated health care problems.

Assess health care needs, screen patients for risk factors and disease and provide health promotion advice.

Treat patients utilizing highly developed knowledge and skills, or refer to a range of primary and secondary care services as appropriate.

Order and interpret tests and investigations required for diagnosis and management of patients.

Review and monitor care plans and therapeutic interventions appropriate to patient need and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and local guidelines.

Prescribe in an independent and supplementary role and/or supply and administer medicines within competency as appropriate.

Engage with other members of the practice and multidisciplinary team to develop effective, evidence-based care for the practice population.

Contribute to the development of joint standards of care, clinical guidelines and management pathways for utilization within practice.

Maintain a high standard of professional care at all times in accordance with the GMC Code

Work as part of a team to contribute to achievement in the Quality and Outcomes framework.

Training and Education

Maintain own professional and clinical expertise via participation in clinical activities, professional updating and clinical governance activities.

Share professional knowledge and experience with colleagues and health education providers to facilitate the provision of appropriate health care education.

Facilitate professional development of colleagues via identification and dissemination of exemplars of good and innovative practice.

Promote the development of a multidisciplinary approach to health care.

Provide support and guidance to other members of the clinical team

Communication

Actively promote and maintain effective and productive working relationships within the practice and across the wider multidisciplinary team.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives presenting with a variety of health care needs.

Act as an advocate for the patient at all times.

Utilize a variety of communication methods, verbal, email, fax, telephone to communicate complex and sensitive information to colleagues, clients and carers.

Utilize highly developed negotiation, verbal and non verbal communication skills to impart information assess situations and communicate sensitive and/or contentious information to colleagues, carers and clients.

Contribute to and maintain clear systems for recording and retrieving information in concordance with local and national data protection strategies.

Utilize appropriate data collection and storage systems i.e. electronic and written to collect and store patient data.

Ability to utilize practice systems and procedures as appropriate.

Counsel and support colleagues on professional matters.

Contribute to and maintain a culture within the organisation which promotes confidentiality and complies with professional, local and national requirements for data protection.

Utilize appropriate interpretation services as required i.e Language Line.

Research and Audit

Initiate and participate in clinical audit, encourage a practice-wide approach across the whole team, alerting colleagues to findings and the implication of those findings.

Evaluate the outcomes of clinical audit, applying findings to own and the teams practice, leading improvements in practice as the result of audit.

Contribute to the evaluation of relevant research findings to further develop the practice services.

Identify key areas for research/audit; develop appropriate methodology and supervise research outcomes and analysis of findings

Contribute to the development, dissemination, implementation and monitoring of clinical guidelines and care pathways.

Assist the practice manager in shaping and developing services utilizing recent evidence and best practice which reflects the needs of service users, the local health economy, and which responds to local and national health priorities.

Evaluate and audit the clinical practice of self and colleagues by the application of a broad range of valid and reliable methods to ensure competence and continuous quality improvements in both practice and service.

Promote opportunity for health gain by seeking the involvement of service users in opinion seeking activities designed to obtain service user views and promote health living.

Leadership- personal and people development

Contribute to the creation, maintenance and enhancing effective multidisciplinary team working within the practice and across the local health economy.

Promotes and maintain equality and diversity in the workplace, enabling and empowering individuals.

Promote a culture and environment which actively promotes health, safety and security.

Contribute to operational policies and procedures in conjunction with the practice manager for use within the practice.

Ensure adherence to all practice policies and procedures.

Maintain GMC registration and Indemnity insurance.

Team Working

Identify and disseminate best practice through benchmarking, clinical guidelines and research.

Maintain clear systems of communication and referral both within the practice and across services in primary and secondary care.

Provide expert advice and support to practitioners and team members on a regular basis; respond to requests for advice from both within and outside the practice.

Adopt a positive approach to change and provide a clinical perspective on the service delivery within the practice.

Generate proposals for service improvement.

Promote a culture within the practice team which is responsive to change, and whereby opportunities for operational and clinical development are embraced.

Engage in review of services as appropriate as a member of the practice team.

In accordance with departmental Health and Safety Policies:

All employed persons, while at work, are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Management of Risk

Manage and assess risk within own areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

Ensure infection control measures are adhered to within the practice in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Delegate responsibility for safe storage, stock rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and oversee the monitoring processes in adherence with practice policies.

To ensure that Garden Lane Security Policy is adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under the policy.

Garden Lane Medical centre operates a Smoking Prevention Policy.

All NHS records are public records under the terms of the Public Records Act 1958 5.3 (1)-(2).

Garden Lane has a Clinical Records Policy outlining the standards required for record keeping and the framework in which you should maintain your records. You should ensure that your record keeping meets the standards required in this policy, accessing the training available if necessary to update your record keeping skills.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Primary care experience.
• Research and audit experience.
• Health and Social needs assessment experience.

Desirable

• Long term conditions/chronic disease management
• Family planning and sexual health
• Health promotion
• Clinical Governance
• Clinical examination and assessment skills
• Knowledge of the wider local and national health care agenda

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Inclusion on Performers List
• Fully trained GP with CCTGP Vocational Training Certificate

Other

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Clinical audit and research
• Ability to work within a team
• Personally motivated.
• Experience of change management.
• Experience of collaborative working.
• Effective team working skills
• Awareness of local and national policy agendas and drivers.
• Decision making skills
• Facilitation skills
• Negotiation skills
• IT and data management
• Car driver
• 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.

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

Garden Lane Medical Centre

Address

Garden Lane Medical Centre

19 Garden Lane

Chester

CH1 4EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description document attached for full details on the roles and responsibilities for the position.

As a Medical Receptionist, you will have the following key responsibilities:

1.Provide cover on our front reception desks, ensuring that any and all visitors to the practice are welcomed, greeted professionally, and dealt with accordingly, while managing the flow of patients arriving for appointments, prescriptions, or general queries.

2.Cover the inbound call queue, ensuring that all inbound telephone calls are answered in a timely manner and managed appropriately, and dealing with all enquiries efficiently and courteously.

3.Monitor the main email inbox for the practice, escalate urgent queries according to the relevant protocols, and respond to all emails in a timely and professional manner.

4.Make outgoing contact with patients through outbound calls, text messages, emails, or by sending letters through the post as required.

5.Manage appointment booking processes through all streams and for all clinics through using a number of systems such as EMIS, AccuRx, and Docman in line with the relevant criteria.

6.Receive new patient registrations, input them on the system, and file medical records as needed.

7.Process all correspondence received directly from patients or via the postal service, by scanning and filing it in the most appropriate way as soon as possible, whilst always adhering to our policies and processes surrounding Confidentiality and Consent.

8.Receive laboratory specimens from patients, ensuring all their details have been recorded and the correct sample containers have been used, whilst following Health & Safety policy.

9.Tidy the waiting room area and the reception office area at the end of your shift, by appropriately discarding any old or damaged items and paperwork, closing all windows, ensuring premises are kept tidy and secure by switching off all lights and locking away confidential documentation.

10.Have a thorough knowledge of all internal and patient-facing practice policies and procedures, by always following the relevant written protocols.

11.Provide any administrative support required by the clinical staff.

12.Maintain the appropriate level of printed forms and sample pots at the front reception desk.

13.Process any administrative requests from patients, including for non-NHS paid services, such as providing summaries, medication lists, prepared letters, or SARs, and such as updating any contact details on our clinical system in line with the relevant protocols.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Customer service experience - Team working experience - IT experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Qualifications

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

Limelight Health and Well-being Hub

Address

1 St Brides Way

Old Trafford

Manchester

M16 9NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties will be to answer the phones and greet patients at the front desk, helping with their queries and booking appointments.

You must be able to work well as part of a team and have good time management skills.

Person Specification

Time Management Skills

Essential

• We are looking for someone who can work well in a team but also able to work alone and manage their own workload. It is a very busy surgery so good time management skills are essential.

Qualifications

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP practice is preferred but not essential.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP practice is preferred but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Delamere Medical Practice

Address

Delamere Avenue

Stretford

Manchester

Lancashire

M32 0DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake all aspects of reception duties and ensure that the reception area of the Practice runs smoothly, provides a high level of service to patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the Practice team.

Answer all telephone calls promptly

Assess and advise patients how to arrange appointments via AccuRX Triage and book advanced appointments where required

Record and handle home visit requests

Answer and handle all mobile telephone calls

Deal with general enquiries and complaints

Contact other providers

Register new patients and add to the computer system

Arrive patients for their appointments

Greet and direct patients and visitors

Hand out prescriptions to patients or their representatives

Give out test results to patients in accordance with Practice protocols

Ensure outstanding queries are explained and handed over to the next shift, as necessary

Respond to needs of doctors and nurses during surgery

Advise and collect payments from patients for non NHS services

Pull, file and print patient records when required

Handle requests for repeat prescriptions

Raise prescriptions as per Practice protocols

Deal with email correspondence from a variety of sources including the surgery website

Deal with queries relating to prescriptions

Input and extract patient and other information from the Practice computer system

Open, scan, attach and distribute post

Process letters through the Docman system, ensuring protocols are followed and relevant actions are sent and coding from incoming documents are entered into the patient records correctly.

Retrieve and act upon emailed information

Arrive and deduct patient records on Practice computer system

Cover duties for other staff absence

Keyholders to open premises and deactivate alarm at start of day when first to arrive

Ensure building is secured and lights switched off during lock up procedure

Ensure waiting room/noticeboards are kept tidy

Ensure kitchen is kept clean and tidy

Observe health and safety guidelines at all times

Observe GDPR and confidentiality guidelines at all times

Complete other core tasks to support smooth running of reception

Assist patients with accessing online services, including access to records, NHS app, proxy access, etc.

Offer help to all colleagues

Any other reasonable duties as necessary

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Experience