Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient and high standard of clerical service to the ward; to ensure that a welcoming and professional greeting service is provided to patients and visitors; to ensure the smooth running of the admission and discharge process for patients on the ward and to ensure accurate and timely completion of unit databases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Act as a first point of contact in person or on the telephone for patients, relatives and visiting staff, welcoming them to the ward and dealing with any queries, including those relating to admission, discharge, visiting times, claiming expenses, accommodation, insurance and parking.

2. Assist patients who may wish to claim expenses.

3. Book and track medical records. Maintaining an organised and up-to-date filing system of notes using the ward trolley, ensuring that all medical records are in order before leaving the ward.

4. Liaise with other departments/hospitals to obtain medical records images and results for authorised users. File reports in the medical record.

5. Undertake other admin duties including managing post, filing, photocopying and ordering or stationary to ensure the smooth running of the ward.

6. Ensure all patient records are correct. Collect personal and confidential information from patients or relatives in order to complete the admissions process including assignment to correct consultant; and ensure patient admissions, discharges and transfers are recorded in a timely manner on the patient administration system. Ensure adherence with the Data Protection Act and Trust procedures in respect of confidentiality and the patient record.

7. Ensure that information on overseas patients is entered accurately onto EPR and communicated to the Overseas team, to ensure appropriate charges are processed.

8. Support the ward staff with arranging discharges, liaising with all necessary teams and coordinating patient transport as appropriate. Ensure that follow-up appointments are booked if required.

9. Monitor that discharge letters are completed before patients leave the ward. Report weekly to duty consultant any that are not done within 24 hours of discharge.

10. Ensure that transport for any discharges is booked at least 24 hours an advance. Be a ward expert for transport booking ensuring that the nursing staff are able to book and check journeys.

11. Undertake surveys/audits as requested by the Ward Manager.

12. Provide cover for other ward clerks during periods of leave and absence.

13. To participate in the induction and training of new members of staff within the team

14. Liaise closely with the coordinator of each shift with regards to admissions and discharges.

15. Liaise with other departments in relation to inpatient appointment bookings and follow ups.

16. Liaising with the coders to ensure all coding of discharged patients is completed.

17. Distribute and direct mail as required.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

• GCSE or Equivalent in Maths and English
• Experience in telephone in a professional setting
• Experience dealing with public in a professional setting
• Good level of IT (Microsoft)

Desirable

• Working in healthcare
• Admin experience

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Please tell us about a project or piece of work you have supported that has required you to work to pace and tight deadlines

Data Entry

Essential

• Please tell us about any work you have done that requires data entry and high levels of attention to detail

Accountability

Essential

• Please tell us about a time you had to chase someone for information you required and the steps you took to ensure they met your deadlines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) at OUHincludes 17 co-located Level 2 and 3 critical care beds, delivering a wide range of specialist services to patients from Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (TVW PCC ODN). We are a leading Neurosurgical and Major Trauma Centre and have a vast number of medical and surgical specialities. The unit is undergoing an exciting period of estate and workforce development and investment, with a move into newly built unit within the next 5 years.

SORT Retrieval ServiceOUH PCC Services include the SORT (Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team) service, delivered in collaboration with Southampton across TVW PCC ODN. It is staffed by doctors, ACPs and nurses from both Oxford and Southampton, with Oxford providing a retrieval team 24/7.

Critical Care Outreach Serviceis a team of experienced nurses who support all healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of unwell children across the childrens hospital, emergency department, and neonatal unit, following up and supporting children and families following discharge.

Education, Development and Trainingis provided through a structured competency-based development programme, and we are piloting an inhouse PCC L3 specialist course for nursing staff. Clinical and leadership career development pathways are available. We have a growing team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work across PCCU and SORT services at OUH.

The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be willing to work a mixed shift pattern including days and nights across the whole week. They will have demonstrable relevant post registration experience with a relevant accredited course for Paediatric Critical Care. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre and post registration students.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN (Child)/RN (Adult) NMC Registered
• Recognised UK Paediatric Critical Care Course (e.g. PCCS or HEI accredited)
• Degree level study or working towards a degree

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant Critical Care nursing experience

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of staff working in Critical Care.
• Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of clinical knowledge in area of speciality, and excellence in practice.
• Experience of leading and supporting a team in clinical area.

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of: - audit in practice - implementation of quality improvement measures - risk management

Other

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIESOFTHEPOST

(a)

Aimsandresponsibilities of thepost:

(b)

ClinicalCommitment:

Theformal programmewillbearranged in consultation with theteam and theappointeesneedsandanexampletimetable isattachedbelow.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Clinic

POAC

Theatre-CHOx

Theatre-CHOx

Clinic -General

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Specialistinterest with option Theatre

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(c)

Facilities forStudy andTraining:

GoodlibraryfacilitiesareavailableatNuffieldOrthopaedic Centre, and theOxfordRadcliffe, viaBodleianLibrary Service

(d)

Teaching, AuditandResearch:

TheFellowwillbeexpected to participateinteachingof thespecialistregistrars,andoccasionallyothermedicaland non-medicalpersonnel.

Participationinresearchandauditisrequired.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC with licence to practice
• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification
• Intention to pursue Paediatric orthopaedic surgery as a specialist career

Desirable

• Up to date Child resuscitation training

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Children's Orthopaedic surgery Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification
• Ability to work in senior position of responsibility in Orthopaedic team

Desirable

• Evidence of career intentions in Children's Orthopaedics

Skills

Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role in Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery in a large teaching hospital.
• Interest in research with publications
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Evidence of quality improvement and effective audits

Desirable

• Evidence of management initiatives
• Evidence of quality improvement work in Children's Orthopaedics
• Evidence of publications in Children's Orthopaedics in peer reviewed journals
• Additional relevant subspeciality interest
• Evidence of skills working in Multi- disciplinary teams
• Qualifications in communication skills
• Evidence of teaching qualification

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe

Headington

OXFORD

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this post is to enable the successful candidate to gain fellow level experience in spinal surgery, whilst providing senior support to the professional team in carrying out its Clinical workload in terms of outpatient clinics, operating lists and ward work.

Over a period of one year we would expect the candidate to gain experience in routine and complex surgery, including trauma and elective practice.

The candidate will also be expected to rapidly engage in management and audit responsibility of the team.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Full Driving License

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification
• FRCS

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Previous spinal experience or fellowship

Experience

Essential

• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification. Spinal experience
• Interest in research with publications
• Log book showing spinal experience

Desirable

• Previous spinal fellowship
• Complex spinal surgery experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of spinal fellow in a large teaching hospital.
• Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit.

Desirable

• Management training and experience
• Evidence of previous audit activity

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities of this job please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse/ Registered Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner/ Registered Pharmacist / Registered AHP
• Post registration qualification or equivalent experience gained by undertaking on-going personal development and training focused on older adults / frailty / advanced practice skills.
• Master's in Advanced Practice or Equivalent ACP credentialed
• Registered V300 Non-Medical Prescriber with evidence of updating knowledge appropriate to patient group

Desirable

• Management /Leadership Qualification or development programme

Experience

Essential

• Management/Leadership Experience
• Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audits.
• Significant post registration experience at band 7 or equivalent working with Older Adults
• Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice working with the older adult population o
• Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these
• Evidence of involvement in successful change management
• Experience in co-ordinating and leading Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments with the Older Adult population living with Frailty

Desirable

• Experience of caseload management including responsibility for complex care packages for vulnerable people
• Evidence of research involvement

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to history taking, clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Knowledge and understanding of the Trust Strategy relevant to the role
• Ability to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
• Demonstrates an understanding and insight into current issues and developments within the NHS
• Confident in the use of computer systems, spread sheets, databases, data collection, word processing and report writing

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources in practice
• Ability to actively search for the potential to improve quality and customer care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frailty Office

Portsmouth Road Frimley Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead Dental Nurse / Sedation Nurse

Oakmead Dental Practice | East Grinstead, West Sussex | Permanent | Part-Time – 20 Hours per Week

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Dental Nurse / Sedation Nurse to join our friendly team at Oakmead Dental Practice in East Grinstead.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dental Nurse with sedation experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll combine hands-on clinical nursing with a senior role, supporting the wider nursing team and helping to maintain excellent standards of patient care and clinical practice.

Working closely with our clinicians and nursing team, you'll provide high-quality chairside support, assist with sedation procedures and help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the clinical environment.

Working pattern: 20 hours per week, including Saturdays. Saturday working is essential for this role.

Oakmead is a welcoming three-surgery dental practice based in a small town in West Sussex, conveniently located close to the local train station, making us easily accessible by public transport.

Our practice is a converted house, with all three surgeries located on the ground floor, creating a comfortable and accessible environment for both our patients and colleagues.

We pride ourselves on creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere where patients and colleagues feel valued. Our team works collaboratively to provide high-quality patient care, while supporting each other to develop and maintain high clinical standards.

As Lead Dental Nurse / Sedation Nurse, you'll provide high-quality chairside support across a range of treatments, with a particular focus on sedation nursing. You'll play an important role in supporting clinicians and ensuring patients receive safe, reassuring and compassionate care throughout their treatment.

As part of your Lead Nurse responsibilities, you'll support and guide the nursing team, promote best practice and help maintain consistently high clinical standards across the practice. You'll contribute to the smooth running of the surgery environment and work closely with colleagues to ensure the team is organised, supported and working effectively.

Your responsibilities will include preparing surgeries and equipment, providing chairside assistance, supporting sedation procedures, maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring high standards of decontamination and infection prevention and control.

You'll also help ensure the practice remains compliant with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, while contributing to a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who is:

• GDC Registered as a Dental Nurse.
• Experienced in dental nursing with previous sedation experience.
• Confident providing chairside support and working alongside a range of clinicians.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• A supportive team player who enjoys helping and developing colleagues.
• Professional, approachable and passionate about patient care.
• Committed to maintaining high clinical, compliance and infection control standards.
• Confident communicating with both patients and colleagues.
• Able to commit to working Saturdays as part of their regular working pattern.

Previous experience in a Lead Dental Nurse or senior nursing position would be advantageous, although we would also welcome applications from experienced Dental Nurses who are ready to take the next step in their career.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Modern practice with high-quality equipment and facilities.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Uniform provided.

This is a great opportunity to join a practice where you can make a real difference. As Lead Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to use your clinical experience while taking on additional responsibility for supporting the nursing team and maintaining high standards across the practice.

You'll be joining a close-knit team within a welcoming three-surgery practice, where collaboration, patient care and professional development are valued.

If you're an experienced Dental Nurse with sedation experience looking for a part-time role where you can develop your leadership skills within a friendly and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the team at Oakmead Dental Practice.

Here at Envisage Dental, we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and able to manage priorities effectively.

Essential

• GDC Registered Dental Nurse with previous experience working in a dental practice and confidence in sedation nursing. Strong clinical and chairside support skills, with a good understanding of infection prevention, decontamination, patient safety and clinical compliance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional, approachable and patient-focused manner.
• The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and able to manage priorities effectively, while being confident working independently and as part of a wider team. They will be able to support and guide colleagues, promote high clinical standards and act as a positive role model within the nursing team.
• A genuine commitment to providing excellent patient care is essential, along with a calm and reassuring approach when supporting patients, particularly those undergoing sedation. The candidate must be reliable, flexible and able to commit to working Saturdays as part of the agreed 20-hour working week.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Lead Dental Nurse or senior nursing position, with experience supporting, mentoring or developing other members of the dental nursing team. Experience working within a private dental practice and a strong understanding of CQC requirements, dental compliance and clinical governance would be advantageous.
• Additional qualifications or training in sedation nursing, radiography or other relevant clinical areas would be beneficial. Experience working with a range of clinicians and supporting different treatment modalities would also be desirable.
• A proactive approach to continuous professional development, with a genuine interest in developing both personal clinical skills and the wider team's knowledge and capabilities, would be an advantage.

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

Envisage Dental UK Limited

Address

48 Moat Road,

East Grinstead,

West Sussex

West Sussex

RH19 3LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.envisage-dental.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL:

To administer specialist neuropsychological tests, requiring in-depth knowledge of psychological and statistical principles and the characteristics of particular test administration procedures and their statistical properties, and to make detailed qualitative observations of test behaviour to inform qualified clinical judgment, within a context of clinical supervision by a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

As an integral part of neuropsychological assessment, to simultaneously exercise well-developed manual skills (i.e. accurate manipulation of a wide range of neuropsychological test materials, including physical materials, touch-screen computer tests), in which accuracy is important and it is often necessary to take account of interfering factors (such as patient distractibility, or level of comprehension).

To assist in developing specific plans for formal neuropsychological/psychological intervention/rehabilitation where appropriate, under clinical supervision.

To provide a variety of psychological interventions as part of a treatment plan with individuals, families or carers, under clinical supervision.

To communicate effectively, empathically and clearly with patients, families and carers regarding neuropsychological and psychological matters which will regularly be complicated (such as explanation of neuropsychological principles or abilities and disabilities), and will often be in an emotive atmosphere (such as communicating with patients with life-threatening conditions, traumatic experiences or psychological disorders), and which may require managing difficulties in understanding (such as cognitive deficits), or overcoming communication difficulties with patients, family or carers who are hostile, antagonistic, highly anxious or psychotic etc.

In carrying out the duties of the post, to exercise high levels of mental concentration for prolonged periods (for example in neuropsychological assessments of up to 4+ hours), which can involve significant emotional concentration (for example in working with people/families/carers with life-threatening conditions , or in significant psychological distress), while sitting in a constrained position for extended periods, and also to make use of well-developed manual skills (in for example, manipulation of test materials, as well as keyboard skills, and operation of electronic equipment).

In carrying out the duties of the post, to cope with and manage challenging behaviour occasionally, including verbal abuse and risk of physical aggression (for example from patients with frontal lobe impairment, people with learning disability or chronic and enduring mental illness).

With appropriate training, the post holder will collaborate with qualified Clinical Psychologists to analyse and evaluating assessment results, and subsequently draft responses to referring clinicians.

Recording minutes of Multidisciplinary Team Meetings and assist qualified Clinical Psychologists in presenting psychological opinions in an accessible way to the rest of the MDT.

RESEARCH:

• To undertake research and development activity as a major part of the job (for example on ongoing formal clinical trials), including neuropsychological test administration and other data collection and entry, database management, statistical analysis which may involve problem-solving/judgment, review and summary of multi-faceted scientific literature, and analysis of all these strands in compiling draft research papers for publication. To use computer systems to manage this information and design and produce reports, databases etc. in relation to research projects.
• To undertake audit activity as appropriate, including data collection and recording, information management and analysis, and drafting conclusions as above.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• To take a lead role with the adult neuropsychology assistant psychologist team.
• To be responsible for maintaining stocks of neuropsychological test materials and ordering/re-ordering test materials and resources as necessary.
• To provide back-up administrative support in the department when administrative/secretarial staff are elsewhere, including reception of patients, answering the telephones and routine administrative tasks.
• To plan, organize and prioritise own caseload and other responsibilities and liaise as necessary with other colleagues.
• To contribute as appropriate in service/departmental policy implementation and development (by for example commenting on issues and discussing changes).

To observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources, such as computer, data projection and audio visual equipment, and psychometric test materials.

RISK MANAGEMENT:

The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.

Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

Staff should be familiar with the:

1. Major Incident Policy

2. Fire Policy

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY :

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in psychology (main subject) at 2:1 or above

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical neuropsychology or neurosciences (e.g. MSc Clinical Neuropsychology)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in either an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant Post

Desirable

• Prior experience working in neuropsychology / paediatrics / CAMHS

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to gain the highest standards of orthopaedic radiography and to develop your career within our supportive and friendly department.

You should hold the appropriate BSc qualifications and experience in orthopaedic radiography. In addition, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team.

Please note that this post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

For further information and / or informal visit, please contact Superintendent Radiographer Megan Ciobanu: [email protected] / 01865 738203

Radiology Manager Becky Mann:

[email protected]/01865 738191

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role/service. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Educated to a degree level.
• Recognised qualification in Paediatric Intensive Care
• APLS/EPLS certification
• Teaching and assessing qualification/ mentorship course or equivalent.

Desirable

• Working towards MSc level education.
• APLS/EPLS instructor status
• Leadership module

Experience

Essential

• Current experience as a Band 6 within a Critical Care environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for high standards of individualised Critical care/family centred care.
• Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of a sister/charge nurse working in intensive care.
• Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources.
• Evidence of developing an aspect of Paediatric Critical Care nursing practice.

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings.
• Evidence of local/national representation.
• Experience of team management.
• Evidence of managing change from a personal and leadership level.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates the potential for leadership.

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills.

Other

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Resilient and proactive under pressure.

Desirable

• Ability to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit programmes.

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical and managerial responsibilitiesTo undertake the clinical and administrative duties outlined in the job plan - to be agreed on appointment and reviewed regularly.To provide patient-centred, high quality contraceptive and sexual health care ensuring that patients are well informed and able to participate in their care, including women in early pregnancy requesting onward referral.To be responsible for maintaining satisfactory patient records. This will include entering of relevant data into both paper-based and electronic patient records.Provide relevant sexual health promotion to women and men.To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to include liaising with nurses, management, administrative and laboratory staff as required for the optimal management of all patients.To support the consultant team within other areas of service in the delivery of specialist services where required.To refer patients where appropriate and as determined by the service specification this includes in-house referral to specialist clinics for those with complex / complicated contraceptive issues and / or for those with symptoms of STIs.Carry out treatment and partner notification for uncomplicated STIs diagnosed within the service, in accordance with the clinic guide.To treat all patients in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner.To maintain confidentiality in accordance with national and local policies.To be available for advice as agreed in the job plan and to give medical advice to junior medical staff, nursing colleagues, local pharmacy and general practice teams.To take responsibility for designated management tasks as agreed with the Lead Consultant.Participate in the induction of new members of staff.Fulfil the requirements for appraisal and revalidation as set out by the Department of Health.2. Teaching and trainingTo take an active role in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training provided by the Service.3. Clinical governanceTo work to ensure risks and hazards to patients are reduced to as low a level as possible.To work with other members of the team to ensure that evidence from research is systematically considered and practices changed as appropriate.To work within Trust Policies and Procedures.To participate in, or lead, audits of clinical care as agreed with the Audit / Quality Lead for the service.To assist in the collection of data for service management and for statutory reporting.To participate actively in the wider clinical governance programme of the Trust.Participate in the Departmental CPD programme as required.To fulfil requirements for recertification of qualifications as laid down by the relevant Royal College or Faculty.4Participate in the Trust appraisal programme and to fulfil the requirements for licensing and revalidation.To complete mandatory training requirements as laid down in Trust policies.4. ResearchTo participate in the research activity of the service. To work within the terms of the Research Governance framework at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Basic medical qualifications
• DFSRH
• LoC SDI (Essential or a willingness to learn)
• LoC IUT (Essential or a willingness to learn)

Desirable

• Dip GUM

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Sexual Health
• Experience in providing contraceptive, sexual & reproductive healthcare
• Completed at least 3 years core trainee (CT) grade or as a specialty doctor (or equivalent) within sexual health

Desirable

• Experience in O&G or General Practice
• Clinical teaching / lecturing, including MedEd or equivalent

Research and Audit

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate an understanding of Evidence Based Medicine

Desirable

• Experience of Clinical Audit / Research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Evidence of genuine commitment to & interest in sexual health
• Time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively with young and/or vulnerable people
• Positive and proactive attitude to managing and supporting change
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills

Trust Values and Principles

Essential

• Aware of issues around providing care for men and women aged under 16
• Aware of issues around providing care for women with unplanned pregnancy
• Willingness to continually improve skills/knowledge
• Willingness to undertake clinical teaching
• Willingness to evaluate work outcomes/commitment to further learning
• Evidence of respect for others, caring approach

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

Buryfields Clinic and Woking Clinic

61 Lawn Road

Surrey

GU24AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Registered Nurse with current NMC or NMBI registration
• Minimum 1 year post-registration nursing experience
• Full UK or Irish driving licence
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with patients and families
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a caseload independently
• A patient-centred approach and interest in long-term condition management
• Confident using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS (or equivalent) and pre-employment medical checks

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• TPN

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC PIN Registered

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

Inizio Engage

Address

London Road, Reading, Berkshire

Berkshire

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://inizioengage.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint a part time assistant patient pathway administrator to join our friendly team within Ophthalmology. The post will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in the West Wing.

This post is crucial to the on-going development of the Ophthalmology service and would suit a candidate who has excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be expected to liaise with staff and colleagues at all levels. You will have proven administration skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload to tight deadlines. You will need to demonstrate initiative and flexibility in your approach and be able to work in a pressurised and busy environment. The successful candidate will also manage each patients pathway in a timely and efficient manner.

Knowledge of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record System (EPR) and knowledge of elective access standards would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

This position requires the demonstration of strong organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as being a team member. If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to join our team then we would encourage you to apply.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Good general level of education (e.g. 5 GCSEs/BTEC grade C or above or equivalent) including Maths & English

Desirable

• IT Qualifications/EPR Trained

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Relevant administrative experience

Desirable

• Previous experience within the NHS/public sector

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide a ward-based clinical pharmacy service according to Trust agreed standards including:

Confirmation of the patients medication history

Medicines reconciliation and clinical screening

Advise on dosage, side-effects, cautions and monitoring required

Advise on administration of medicines

Appropriate and clear endorsing of prescriptions to ensure safe practice

Monitor the effect and appropriateness of medication

Education of patients on their medication

Involvement in discharge planning and provision of discharge medication

1. To provide clinical pharmacy cover to other ward areas within the team on a reciprocal basis.

1. To ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policies, standard operating procedures and medicines legislation.

1. To monitor medicine use within the ward area. This includes recording of significant clinical interventions and risk management including:

Participation in investigating clinical incidents

Recording significant clinical incidents/near misses

Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation and local policies

1. To use available information to influence prescribers and ensure the most cost-effective choice of therapy.

1. To participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings or out-patient clinics as appropriate in order to provide pharmaceutical advice to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.

1. To liaise with external agencies to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply to patients e.g. Baxter, Homecare companies etc, where appropriate.

1. To participate in ward-based clinical audits and the development and implementation of treatment protocols and guidelines for use of medicines within the clinical area.

1. To tutor and supervise rotational pharmacists undertaking the clinical diploma, following formal accreditation as a tutor by Cardiff University, or other university and to tutor other pharmacists and pre-registration students in the clinical area.

1. To act as a role model and mentor for clinical pharmacy.

1. To develop personal practice research in accordance with the Trust and pharmacy strategy.

1. To contribute to local, national and international specialist interest groups and conferences/meetings.

1. To become a non-medical prescriber as appropriate.

1. To work as a non-medical prescriber in the oncology & haematology directorate to prescribe medications safely and effectively in line with their scope of practice for patients requiring therapeutic medications and treatments, utilising local or organisational guidelines, national guidelines, and adhering to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and GPhC Prescribing Standards after the approval from the Trusts respective Non-Medical Prescribing Lead.

1. To provide teaching for the pharmacy and directorate teams as required.

1. To act as knowledge base/resource for the specialist area and to keep up to date with current trends and research in the specialist area.

1. Together with the rest of the members of the clinical pharmacy team to support the strategic developments of the service e.g. electronic prescribing, improved discharge processes, accredited technician checking etc.

1. To actively contribute to the planning and efficient co-ordination of clinical pharmacy initiatives including discharge planning, prescribing protocols, pharmacists on consultant ward rounds etc.

1. To contribute to and implement the clinical governance plans of the clinical area and the pharmacy clinical governance plans.

Oncology & Haematology Directorate Service

1. To clinically screen all SACT and supportive medication prescriptions (including oral, injectable and clinical trial drugs) according to locally agreed standards, following a period of competency-based training and assessment.
2. To be accredited in the appropriate aspects of handling intrathecal SACTs e.g. screening, issuing etc. within the recommendations of current legislation.
3. To be involved in the development, maintenance, and review of cancer chemotherapy and supportive care drug protocols defined by the SACT Operational Group and multidisciplinary teams. This includes prescribing protocols and drug administration guidelines.
4. To contribute to the development of the Trust cancer information systems in accordance with agreed objectives with the Consultant Cancer Pharmacist.

1. To be involved in the preparation of new drug submissions for the Trust Medicines Management and Therapeutics Committee (MMTC) with Consultant colleagues. To provide resources to ensure safe implementation of new technology into clinical practice.

1. To assist with review of sections of the Trust formulary relevant to the specialist area.

1. To be involved in the implementation of relevant local, network and national standards including service guidelines and technology appraisals produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

1. To be involved with the pharmacy set up of cancer clinical trials, including phase I, II, and III trials in line with current legislation. To support the pharmacy clinical trials team. This includes supporting the clinical trial work of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Research Unit, Medical Research Council and National Cancer Research Network.

1. To act as an Authorised Pharmacist in the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit (CTASU). This will involve supervising the aseptic process and releasing products that have been prepared in CTASU in accordance with the CTASU Pharmaceutical Quality System. For this part of the role you will be professionally responsible to the Accountable Pharmacist for CTASU.

1. To be involved with supporting advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) in the unit, and to ensure the multidisciplinary team follow appropriate procedures for handling ATMPs.

1. To attend and contribute to Cancer Pharmacy Team Meetings.

Professional Role

1. To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

1. To be professionally accountable for actions and advice.

1. To use experience and clinical judgment to assist in problem-solving and troubleshooting within the Pharmacy department.

1. To give professional support to the site operational managers.

1. To be aware of training and competency assessment of pre-registration pharmacist trainees, diploma pharmacists and student pharmacy technicians and participate in their training and competency assessment as required.

1. To support the dispensaries by participating in screening and checking prescriptions and dispensed items at a mutually convenient time as part of a rota.

1. To participate in weekend and bank holiday working according to rota.

1. Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

1. To participate in any future 7 day working patterns should the pharmacy department change its current working practices.

See job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to a degree level (4-year MPharm or equivalent) and Pharmacist registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Membership of British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) or other specialist interest group
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Accredited tutor for a postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
• Accredited non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Quality improvement, service evaluation or audit
• Communicating complex information via multiple methods to a variety of receipients
• Experience of working as a clinical pharmacist
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of teaching and tutoring

Desirable

• Experience of clinically screening SACT prescriptions with BOPA Compassly accreditations.
• Experience of preparing budgetary reports for clinical areas
• Involvement in a pharmacist led outpatient clinic
• Experience of practice research
• Involvement in developing a service
• Experience of developing drug protocols /contributing to formulary development

Personal Skills

Essential

• Problem identification and solving skills
• Well organised
• Good Time Management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity and tolerance
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Team worker
• Must demonstrate flexibility in working practices
• Must be assertive
• Capable of working under pressure
• Must show commitment
• Able to make decisions
• Ability to travel to all sites including the use of public transport

Desirable

• Demonstrable awareness of current cancer issues, such as administration of intrathecal SACT and the Manual of Cancer Quality Measures
• Demonstrable awareness of financial pressures
• Publication / conference presentations
• Excellent Clinical Prioritisation
• Evidence of balancing conflicting priorities

Technical Skills

Essential

• Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
• Advanced keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience using electronic prescribing systems

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This roles workload is split between the Human Milk Bank and Neonatal Milk Kitchen the responsibilities for each are detailed below.

Job Summary

To be responsible for carrying out the pasteurisation of donated milk in accordance with the latest update of NICE Guidelines and to local policy and procedure for pasteurisation.

To take responsibility for maintaining accurate records of pasteurisation as per standing Human Milk Bank (HMB) procedures

Liaise and communicate effectively with HMB Manager on all matters relating to the pasteurisation processes of Human Milk.

Responsible for and maintaining inputting all pasteurisation details into thee-Delphyn tracking system.

Maintain a full audit trail for the Human Milk Bank service and provide data as required.

To ensure that the expressing/sterilising rooms are fully stocked with washing up liquid, bottles and cardboard trays.

To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the expressing and sterilising rooms.

To safely prepare milk feeds daily for all babies across the Newborn care Unit

To ensure the safe storage and use of breastmilk across Newborn care.

• Each morning inspect each freezers temperature readings to establish that temperature levels are within acceptable ranges and move milk from any faulty/broken down equipment into another freezer and report faults to HMB manager.
• Ensure all equipment is functional prior to the commencement of the pasteurisation process.
• Ensure preparation area is cleaned at appropriate intervals
• Wear protective clothing including cap, gown and gloves during processing cycles as stated in the HMB policy and food hygiene regulations.
• Pasteurise milk following NICE guideline CG93 (latest update) and local policy variations.
• Defrost, decant, and regularly mix milk during bottling procedures under hygienic conditions.
• Scan the milk bottles into the computer system at various steps throughout the pasteurisation process and during milk preparation.
• Collect three samples from each batch of milk bottled for microbiology testing and nutritional analysis and post pasteurisation as planned.
• Record data of pasteurisation, donor name, dates of milk expression, volume processed and batch number of each mothers milk in the pasteurisation book as each individual batch is prepared.
• Prepare milk analysis equipment and record the values of each batch.
• Following the bottling and pasteurisation of milk ensure that all bottles are correctly labelled.
• Maintain accurate records of all pasteurised cycles following local HMB Standard Operational Procedure (SOP)
• Record and file all processing data at the end of each day in the appropriate files
• Stock up pasteurisation room in preparation for the next pasteurisation day.
• Stock rotate freezers as necessary to ensure oldest milk is used first.
• Ensure freezers are regularly defrosted and cleaned.
• Maintain health, safety and security and report any concerns.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the Trust as required and alert staff immediately if replenishment stock is required.
• Assist the Human milk bank manager with any duties she may require you to undertake.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Help assist with enrolling new donors and answer any mums questions in the managers absence.
• Supports the safe transportation of milk from the milk bank to neonatal units in our network ensuring the cold chain is maintained throughout.
• Supports a quality controlled human milk bank by using Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) in all processes which is reviewed regularly and encompasses all aspects of the milk bank processes.
• Ensure the safe and verifiable storage and pasteurisation of human milk in accordance with nationally recognized guidelines including the validation, calibration, maintenance of all equipment and recording of this.
• Coordinate microbiological sampling of donor milk, ensure all results are recorded correctly and seek clarification where results are significantly out with suspected contamination or are unusual.
• Stock rotate milk that has passed screening and discard failed milk.
• Have clear processes for batch recall if required and review processes for

To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the milk kitchen.

To safely calculate and prepare milk feeds daily.

To ensure that breast milk is used and stored safely.

To be able to use the e-delphyn system safely.

To monitor and document the temperatures of all fridges and freezers that store milk across the newborn care unit.

To maintain records of donor breastmilk usage

To liaise with the dieticians when specialised formulas and additives are required.

To liaise and support the feeding team regarding breast milk use.

To monitor supply levels of maternal and donated breast milk.

To liaise with the nursing team regarding milk supplies

To monitor and rotate supplies of formula.

Be responsible for ensuring adequate stock of milk related items.

To clean and defrost all fridges and freezers used to store milk.

To prepare milk for discharge.

To make up colostrum packs for mothers.

To ensure availability of expressing kits and replenishing stock. This would include kits, bottle brushes, leaflets and sterilising bags.

To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the expressing and sterilising rooms.

To ensure that the expressing/sterilising rooms are fully stocked with washing up liquid, bottles and cardboard trays.

To always maintain patient confidentiality and act professionally

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of UKAMB and experience of working within a health care/ food setting
• Knowledge of NICE Guidelines (GC93)2010 of the Operation of a Human Milk Bank Service.
• Experience in food preparation

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Conversant with the Baby Friendly guidelines and WHO codes of Practice.
• Knowledge of NCT/LLL/ or equivalent breastfeeding experience

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details, in order to fully understand the requirements of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Professional Registration

Essential

• NMC registration (Child branch or RN with significant paediatric experience)
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
• Post-registration specialist paediatric critical care education (Level 2/3)
• Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification (e.g., SLiP/Practice Assessor)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent

Desirable

• Master's level study or working towards
• Leadership or management qualification / accredited training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience in paediatric nursing
• Significant experience in Paediatric Critical Care (Level 2 care minimum)
• Experience coordinating complex or long-stay discharges
• Experience working with MDTs, community teams, and external agencies
• In-depth understanding of PCC Levels of Care
• Comprehensive knowledge of discharge planning and patient flow
• Understanding of national PCC standards, ODN functions, ICS structures
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, risk management
• Experience supervising and supporting staff and teams

Desirable

• Experience working across systems/ICBs/ODNs
• Experience developing guidelines, pathways, or nurse-led initiatives
• Experience leading or chairing MDT meetings/case conferences
• Experience in transition (neonatal->paediatrics; paediatrics->adult)
• Knowledge of SORT/specialist paediatric transport processes
• Knowledge of commissioning, continuing care, SEND pathways
• Experience in service improvement, audit, quality initiatives

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to convey complex or sensitive information with empathy, experience working in emotionally charged/highly sensitive situations
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills; able to prioritise and escalate to resolve flow and capacity decisions
• Ability to advocate for children, young people, and families
• Confident IT literacy including electronic patient records
• Teaching, coaching, and staff development skills
• Experience managing complaints or investigations
• Ability to participate in audit, benchmarking, complex data collection and analysis
• Ability to develop and evaluate pathways or policies

Desirable

• Experience leading / co-ordinating multi-agency meetings

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients and their families and carers at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
• Able to proactively support colleagues in the delivery of care commensurate with Trust values and behaviours

Personal Qualities and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly across BOB ICS and TVW PCC ODN areas, travelling independently across sites
• Committed to professional development and high standards of practice.
• Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in the specific practice area
• Being self-aware and able to accept constructive criticism to allow learning and development
• A positive role model with an enthusiastic disposition.
• Resilient under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to represent the service at regional/national forums

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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