Job description

Job responsibilities

The key role of the Honorary Assistant Psychologist is to support the teams clinical and research duties and undertake administrative tasks, all under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.

Clinical:

Supporting with the preparation of the monthly MDT within the psychosocial team at the hub. This includes reviewing patient notes.

Assisting with dementia assessments, writing clinical notes and scoring routine outcome and cognitive assessments.

Joining social prescriber appointments and supporting drop in events at the hub.

Processing neurodivergency referrals including conducting telephone triages with patients and scoring brief ADHD and ASD assessments then writing brief clinical letters.

Providing a first point of contact for patients attending our Health Hub, with a warm compassionate greeting and attention to patient confidentiality.

Discussing health prevention initiatives such as vaccinations with often anxious patients.

Occasional home visits to enable short-term psychologically informed work as outlined by our Mental Health Nurse.

Your clinical work will be conducted under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

Administrative:

Updating therapy and community group adverts and disseminating as appropriate.

Supporting Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Social Prescribing, and MH OTs with clinical notes following group sessions.

All tasks related to the clinical work outlined above.

Taking meeting minutes.

Updating website and leaflet information.

To become an expert in medical computer systems.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Work experience with vulnerable populations
• Person facing roles such as receptionist, support work, retail
• Team working
• Using IT systems in a work place

Desirable

• Working in a mental health team
• Work in a GP practice
• Keeping accurate notes and records

Qualifications

Essential

• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Completion of undergraduate degree in Psychology.

Desirable

• Safeguarding training
• Oliver McGowan understanding/training
• Data protection training
• GCSE/A level in English/Maths/IT/Psychology/Sociology

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Full clean DBS
• Ability to quickly build relationships
• Reliable and consistent
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Team spirit

Desirable

• Biopsychosocial approach to challenges
• Good sense of humour
• Prior experience of clinical supervision
• Ability to self-reflect and understand own strengths/limitations

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

Launceston Medical Centre

Address

Landlake Road

Launceston

Cornwall

PL15 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.launcestonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting the psychological health and wellbeing of individuals accessing the Eating Disorders Service within the Trust.
• Ensuring the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service across all areas of the service and care pathway.
• Providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team delivering psychologically informed assessment, care and treatment.
• Supporting the professional development of colleagues through consultation, training, reflective practice and supervision, helping to foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Working autonomously within professional and
• organisational guidelines, exercising delegated responsibility for the governance and quality assurance of psychological practice within the service.
• Using research, audit and evaluation skills to inform service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and initiatives that enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Playing a key role in service transformation, redesign and recovery programmes, supporting the team to embrace innovation and implement sustainable improvements.
• Working collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to develop the service, strengthen workforce capability and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and recovery-focused care

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or other relevant Applied Psychology as accredited by the B.P.S and conferring eligibility for HPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Evidence of formal post graduate learning within an Eating Disorders Service

Desirable

• Relevant child focused therapeutic training.

Length and/or Nature of Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate broad range of post qualification experience working at an expert level in an autonomous capacity, with extensive experience of providing clinically expert, high quality, safe and effective assessment, formulation and interventions for children and young people.
• Receipt of at least 50 hours clinical supervision while working at a highly specialist level in an Eating Disorders context or other directly relevant area and in an increasingly autonomous capacity
• Demonstrate extensive experience and clinical expertise in delivering evidence based/best practice clinical interventions within an Eating Disorders Service

Desirable

• Experience of service development and strategic work including complex audit and service evaluation to support development of service provision
• Experience of facilitating group work with young people

Professional /Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of lifespan developmental child and adolescent psychology (including psychometrics) including current evidence-based practice.
• The knowledge may have been developed in a variety of ways. Appropriate evidence could include relevant research, publications or outcomes of previous work in the specialism.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and expert clinical formulation and reasoning regarding a range of evidenced-based professional interventions, including current best practice related to psychological care in an Eating Disorders context
• Significant experience of providing clinical supervision and supporting the work of other clinical staff

Desirable

• Experience of supporting the recruitment, selection and development of new staff.

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eastgate House/Brownhill Centre

Gloucester/Cheltenham

Gloucester/Cheltenham

GL51 9ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assimilate study protocols and co-ordinate the wider research team's efforts by scheduling and delegation of tasks.
• Conduct searches on the EMIS platform to identify potential study participants.
• Contribute to the delivery of individual studies, including acting as a contact point for participants, assisting with data collection, and completion of other tasks as necessary, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, sub-investigator or nurse lead for that study.
• Ensure research equipment is maintained and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, and track capacity of storage requirements.
• Organise wider logistical elements of study delivery including the monitoring, restocking and disposal of consumables.
• Create and maintain data-bases and trackers to ensure efficient scheduling and running of patient visits, and administrative tasks including expense claims.
• Support the wider team to organise and deliver site visits including the preparation of consumables, the processing, storage and onward shipping of study samples.
• Support research team members to maintain sponsor IT platform access as needed.
• Track and manage financial claims with the NIHR's South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network, and commercial sponsors.
• Act as administrator for the research team's activities including calendar management and scheduling of meetings, participant visits, and sponsor visits.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, organised and auditable at all times, and archived in accordance with regulations.
• Contribute to study documentation and notes to files as needed.
• Act as the central point of contact for internal and external queries.
• Respond promptly and effectively to queries from the wider research team, study sponsors, NIHR contacts, and regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate sponsor site visits, ensuring appropriate response to data queries, collation of adverse event reports, and preparation for data locks.
• Develop and maintain the public facing profile of our organisation's research activities including maintaining an up to date and accurate profile of the studies we collaborate with and opportunities for participation.
• Work with our PCN's Community Engagement Lead to identify opportunities to widen research participation in historically less well represented demographic groups.
• Compile regular reports on the team's research activity for presentation to the practice's partners and management team.
• Contribute to the oversight of the team's compliance with regulatory responsibilities and specific protocol requirements.
• Contribute to security in data handling such that it meets sponsor and regulatory requirements throughout the study lifecyle.
• Assist the wider team with equipment monitoring activities including temperature checks.
• Contribute to the development of policies, protocols and standard operating procedures that ensure compliant, standardised activity across the research team.
• Oversee maintenance of up to date training logs, delegation logs and staff records including GCP training and research CVs, for all members of the research team across all research activities.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to keep an up to date knowledge of regulatory responsibilities and best practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher education achievement in health sciences, public health, business administration or equivalent experience.

Skills and attributes

Essential

• -Demonstrable organisation and time-management skills.
• -A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to exercise initiative when working with relative autonomy.
• -Strong communication skills with the ability to to be concise and precise but also amiable and with the ability to quickly form constructive working relationships.
• -Integrity and reliability in all actions.
• -Proficiency in using applications of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• -Proficiency in using EMIS and other research specific software platforms.
• -The ability to use of Artificial Intelligence in practice to improve workflow processes.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in research delivery in any setting.

Desirable

• -Experience working in the delivery of academic and commercial research in a primary care setting.
• -Experience acting in a co-ordinator role for the delivery of healthcare research.

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

Nightingale Valley Practice

Address

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

What we offer:

Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. You’ll occasionally be required to attend your base location and other NHSBT locations (with prior notice).

Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.

Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎

Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

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

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

Read about our application process

Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview.

Online interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to OCS (RSA) level III in text processing or equivalent experience.
• Educated to NVQ Level 4 in a business subject or equivalent qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Ability to analyse and present a wide range of management information.
• Previous experience of working with Senior Management in an advanced secretarial or administrative post.
• Advanced ability to use Microsoft office packages and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

Experience

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse in our Bristol hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Clifton Hill

Bristol

BS8 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• As requested, to support continuous improvement of quality and clinical aspects of service provisionthrough robust audit, Quality Improvement (QI), evaluation, system change and innovation. This will:
• Reflect local demographic & health needs and priorities and contributing to addressing and reducing health inequalities.
• Implement learning from successes, setbacks & continuous improvement cycles
• Champion inclusivity and the recognition that personalised care is key to meeting the range of differing needs of children and young people within Gloucestershire.
• Champion opportunities to develop digitally enabled care throughout the clinical pathway
• Contribute to the implementation of robust and reportable clinical outcome measures to enhance clinical service delivery
• Support the team as a Band 5 to ensure clinical delivery is managed through robust processes and pathways, including reflecting key principles and deliverables within the Care Aims Framework/ THRIVE/Levels of Intervention or other models of delivery
• Deputise for CYPS Band 6s when required.
• Contribute to providing out of hours services if requested by CYPS Management
• As delegated, to complete tasks including audit, deep dive or other evaluative review.
• Uphold team/service based Standard Operational Procedures/Operational Handbooks
• Be accountable for maintaining and developing own profession based skills, knowledge & core competencies by specific standards and Code of Conduct. This will be through regular continuing professional development (CPD) activities including reflective practice, maintenance of a personal portfolio and the attendance of relevant training courses as identified within annual appraisal process

A valid Driving Licence is essential for this post.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

• A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential
• Some experience and/or knowledge regarding delivering evidence based/ best practice clinical interventions within childrens community healthcare setting

Desirable

• Awareness and some experience of working across agencies and demonstrate commitment to partnership working with all key stakeholders

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Evidence of formal post graduate learning within a relevant CYPS field or skill

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Quedgeley Health Clinic

St James

Gloucester

GL2 4WD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dispensary

Under the supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Technician or nominated deputy

- Dispensing for In-patients, out-patients and patients that are going home, according to standard operating procedures.

- Handing out completed outpatient prescriptions to patients or their representatives, according to standard operating procedures

- Co-ordinating the supply of items that are owed to patients and ensuring they are dispensed & onward transport is arranged in a timely fashion. Checking order levels are adequate for supply and resolving any supply issues.

- Dispensing controlled drugs according to standard operating procedures.

- Keep a regard to stock on the dispensary shelves, top up & tidy as required with backup stock from the stores.

- Expiry date check the medicines on the shelves regularly.

- Assist at Staff and patient reception areas:

- Front Reception: Meet & greet the general public, receiving prescriptions and payment from the general public. There is a need to operate whatever equipment is provided to process transactions be it card machine or till.

- Direct any other business callers as required.

- To co-ordinate others to do this task if necessary.

- To answer the telephone and deal with routine enquiries regarding work in progress and communicating with the relevant member of staff for additional advice as required. Transfer calls to appropriately qualified staff if necessary.

Working alongside the Stores & Distribution team and dependent on service need:

- May be required to provide a top up service to wards, keeping the assigned wards fully stocked with medicines, ensuring they are rotated and expiry dates are checked, as stated in the top up standards.

- To ensure that the wards stock medicine supply needs are met and that the stock is used cost-effectively with minimum waste, liaising with Ward Sisters and Ward Pharmacists as required. This will include sorting returned medicines for re-use, counting them and returning to stock via the computer system.

- Process & assemble orders for wards & departments. Involves data entry and correct selection of goods, paying heed to Pharmacy stock control systems and ordering.

- Assist in sorting returned & waste medicines.

- Assist in keeping records of workload e.g. filing, photocopying.

- To ensure the patient services section always has a readily available supply of sundry items e.g. bottles, bags to use, by topping up daily and checking status of orders as required.

General

- Ensure the standard operating procedures are adhered to and Health and Safety procedures followed. There is a responsibility for stock control and security of medicines within daily duties.

- Be responsible for managing self to organise own daily duties. Be willing to re-arrange duties and prioritise according to service need if required to cover for absence. Senior Pharmacy Assistants will sometimes co-ordinate cover for duties & oversee/train less experienced staff.

- Shares advice & knowledge to train new assistants on the standard operating procedures within the working area.

- Participate in internal audits and surveys of service delivery as required. Ensure the standard operating procedures within the working area.

- Participate in internal audits and surveys of service delivery as required. Ensure the standard operating procedures are adhered to and Health and Safety procedures followed. There is a responsibility for stock control and security of medicines within daily duties.

- Provide Late night, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday cover as per rota.

- Comply with the code of expectations & values that the trust expects

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical services or equivalent or evidence of willingness to work towards qualification.

Desirable

• Proven picking/dispensing accuracy
• Final Accuracy Checking Qualification or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Previous pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Previous pharmacy experience working in a hospital
• Previous responsibility for carrying out ward stock top-up

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of written Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to use computer, basic skills to operate electronic Pharmacy Systems

Desirable

• Recent experience of implementing change or quality improvement

qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Cheerful, friendly personality
• Honesty and integrity
• Professional appearance
• Able to perform manual handling tasks

Desirable

• Capacity to work calmly under pressure
• Positive approach
• Ability to work in a team or independently as necessary
• Motivated and reliable

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (cross-site working may be required as per service change)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary:

Able to document contemporaneous Consultations according to NMC guidelines using EMIS clinical system

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with legislation

Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral.

Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines

Request pathology services as necessary

Process pathology results if required

Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines and local wound protocol

Suture removal

Perform ECGs

Obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written)

Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained

Confidentially of information gained at work must be always preserved

Ensure read codes and templates are used effectively

Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required

Maintain chronic disease registers

Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions

Provide vaccination and travel medicine services

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests (if carrying out this service)

Recognise, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards

Recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines

Able to perform CPR according to current UK guidelines

Secondary:

Develop, implement, and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients

Assist GPs with minor surgery when required

Chaperone patients where necessary

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately

Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation, and disposal of medicines

Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

Participate in the review of learning events

Educational:

Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the Nurse manager and deputy Practice Manager

Participate in clinical supervision and annual appraisals

Support others with their training and development needs

To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills

Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

To be familiar with emergency procedures

Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

Attend team meetings for the purpose of maintaining an informed interest in the work undertaken at the practice and contribute to the primary healthcare team objectives

Be familiar with and adhere to practice policies and protocols

Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Attend a formal appraisal with their line manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Personnel:

Maintain good professional relationships

Take reasonable care of their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their act or omission

Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies, codes of practice and departments safety rules

Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning

Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues

Take an active involvement in staff meetings

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

Will implement and lead on a full range of health promotions. They will manage their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, and to adhere to the infection control policy and guidelines. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Safe management of sharps procedures

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers

Undertaking infection control training (minimum annually)

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse

Equality and diversity:

Will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

Will participate in any training implemented by the practice as part of the employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

Will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

Should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets

Standard Requirements:

RGN with current PIN number

To work in accordance with NMC code of conduct

Membership of professional body e.g. RCN/MDU

Appropriate training/experience in chronic disease management and other training as identified by their manager; evidence of updates required.

Job description is not exhaustive, you will be required to carry out other duties required by the practice, on a temporary or permanent basis.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Previous nursing skills in primary care: ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, adult and child immunisations, etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Cervical screening
• Knowledge and experience with chronic disease management
• Compression dressings

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues affecting the NHS, particularly in Primary Care
• Desire to gain further nursing skills / qualifications
• Travel vaccinations
• Contraceptive reviews

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Care experience
• Registered General Nurse
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Recognised qualification to diploma level or above in chronic disease preferably Diabetes or Asthma
• Vaccinations/Immunisation training

Desirable

• Prescribing
• COPD

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills
• An understanding, acceptable and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Pleasant and articulate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to use own initiative

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with patients and the public.
• Must have 2 years of experience working within Primary Care.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS clinical system

Other

Essential

• Ability to deliver care within patients homes for housebound chronic disease checks, flu, pneumococcal, COVID, Shingles Vaccinations

Desirable

• Flexibility of working hours
• Car driver/clean licence/business insurance

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

Frome Valley Medical Centre

Address

2 Court Road

Frampton Cotterell

Bristol

BS36 2DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
• Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
• Be an integral part of the general practice team
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive, contemporaneous patient record keeping using EMIS or other clinical software
• Report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints and refer immediately to the Practice Manager and appropriate practice nurse or duty doctor on call.
• Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
• Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations Policy
• Work within national and local protocols where these exist
• Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
• Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
• Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

• Attend staff development training programmes as appropriate, for example BLS training.
• To be familiar with emergency procedures including fire, resuscitation and health and safety
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
• Attend team meetings for the purpose of maintaining an informed interest in the work undertaken at the surgery and contribute to the primary healthcare team objectives.
• Be familiar with and adhere to practice policies and protocols.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant has the following wider responsibilities:

• Participate in any audits as directed
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

This job description is not exhaustive, and you will be required to carry out any other duties that may be required by the practice either on a temporary or permanent basis.

To always follow the practice code of conduct

Personnel:

• Maintain good professional relationships
• Take reasonable care of his/her/their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her/their act or omission
• Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and departments safety rules
• Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning
• Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues
• Takes an active involvement in staff meetings

Confidentiality:

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

Health & Safety:

To implement and lead on a full range of health promotions. Manage their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, and to adhere to the infection control policy and guidelines. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse

Equality & diversity:

Will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

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

Personal/Professional development:

Will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

Will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

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

Communication:

Should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

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

Contribution to the implementation of services:

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

Person Specification - Health Care Assistant

Qualifications & Training

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Evidence of recent and relevant healthcare training

Desirable:

• Additional training in phlebotomy, ECGs, smoking cessation, wound care, or long-term condition support
• Immunisation and vaccination training (e.g. B12, flu)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

Essential:

• Recent experience working in a general practice or primary care setting
• Experience carrying out basic clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, phlebotomy, ECGs, health checks, etc.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting chronic disease management
• Experience assisting in minor surgery clinics
• Experience using EMIS Web or similar clinical systems
• Experience of simple wound dressings

Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Organised and able to manage time and workload effectively
• Competent IT skills (email, patient records, templates, etc.)
• Able to work under pressure
• Adaptable and able to embrace and implement change

Desirable:

• Ability to adapt to new technologies or systems
• Comfortable supporting patients with complex needs or long-term conditions
• Lateral thinking/problem solving skills

Knowledge

Essential:

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Committed to ongoing professional development
• Reliable and punctual

Desirable:

• Willingness to undertake additional training or qualifications relevant to the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Evidence of recent and relevant healthcare training

Desirable

• Additional training in phlebotomy, ECGs, smoking cessation, wound care, or long-term condition support
• Immunisation and vaccination training (e.g. B12, flu)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience working in a general practice or primary care setting
• Experience carrying out basic clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, phlebotomy, ECGs, health checks, etc

Desirable

• Experience supporting chronic disease management
• Experience assisting in minor surgery clinics
• Experience using EMIS Web or similar clinical systems
• Experience of simple wound dressings

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

Frome Valley Medical Centre

Address

2 Court Road

Frampton Cotterell

Bristol

BS36 2DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: General Practice Administration Assistant

Main Purpose of the role: The primary function of the General Practice Administration Assistant is to provide cross organisational support to the different teams within the practice, ensuring continuity and consistency in workflow delivery. The role will involve working at both Christchurch and Willow Surgeries.

Special requirements of the post:

Post holders will need to be highly organised, with an ability to manage multiple duties within our various practice administration teams.

Weekly work shift patterns will be provided, however, the post holder must be flexible in their approach as these may change, depending on daily staffing levels.

Post holders will be required to cover short-term and long-term absence such as sickness, annual leave, maternity/paternity leave. A high level of flexibility and commitment to supporting all teams is essential.

A minimum of 22 hours per week is required, with an understanding that additional hours may be required on occasion.

Due to the wide scope of the role, responsibilities will change as knowledge and comprehension develops. Postholders are expected to develop their skills and understanding, with the long-term goal of fulfilling all responsibilities within each of the areas mentioned below.

Requirements of the role:

Resilience and an ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.

Potential to grasp different work processes and concepts quickly.

Adaptable to ever changing work environments and work streams.

Able to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated.

To have an excellent, positive customer service mindset.

Very good IT skills and a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office.

High level of literacy, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

To have an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and clinical governance.

A flexible approach to work pattern and to increase working hours when the demand arises, such as holiday and/or sickness absence.

To ensure own statutory & mandatory training records are up to date within Teamnet and in accordance with Practice requirements.

Main Duties of the role:

The General Practice Administration Assistant will be supported by the Operations & Workforce Manager. The General Practice Administration Assistant is responsible for providing structured, cross organisational support to different teams:

Administration Team

Core responsibilities:

EMIS document workflow

Temporary patient registration workflow management via the Portal

New patient registration workflow

Detailed coded records

Proxy access

Child Health and immunisation workflow

Distribution of unmatched lab reports

Mammogram coding

Baby blood spots

Diabetic eye screening workflow

Opening & distributing post

Any other duties as required to maintain optimum workflow within the administration team.

Medical Secretary Team

Core responsibilities:

Audio Typing using Lexicom Transcribe

E-referrals and advice & guidance letters

EMIS task workflow

Docman task workflow

NHS mail workflow

Telephone queries with external health providers

Minute taking

Any other duties as required to maintain optimum workflow within the medical secretarial team.

Triage Team

Core responsibilities:

Using Sentiers, a Care navigation system tailored to this practice, to triage appointment requests ensuring appointments are allocated in order of clinical priority

Saving those requests into patient health records (EMIS)

Submitting requests via the Klinik System for those patients who require our assistance to do so

Allocating appointments and advising patients via various methods of digital media

Community healthcare referrals

Sending self-help links and wellbeing information to patients

Identifying the need for prior nursing appointments, ensuring clinicians have all the information required

Co-ordinating translation services

Directing administration enquiries

Forwarding nursing appointment requests

Rebooking Clinical Appointments due to unscheduled absences

Any other duties as required to maintain optimum workflow within the Triage team.

Patient Assistant Team

Core responsibilities:

Meeting, greeting and signposting patients

Assisting patients with queries including temporary registrations, changes of personal details, proxy and DCR access, medication queries, samples, requests for private work, letter collections

Opening and closing of the practice, following internal protocols

Updating patient records with non-clinical information using EMIS, Docman and AccuRx

Assisting patients with the NHS App and the Klinik appointment system

Offering chaperone assistance

Booking nurse appointments

Cancelling & re-booking appointments

Calmly and empathetically addressing patient frustrations to prevent escalation and formal complaints

Any other duties as required to maintain optimum workflow within the Patient Assistant team.

Information Governance

Core responsibilities:

Managing SARS requests and sending letters to patients

Managing patient consent and sending letters to patients

Logging information requests in a manual folder and within a master spreadsheet

Using the IGPR electronic platform for records requests

Sourcing patient paper records from both surgeries

Photocopying paper records for SARS requests

Any other duties as required to maintain optimum workflow relating to information governance and requests for patient information.

Practice Expectations:

• Ensuring high levels of attention to detail and accuracy with regards to the completion of all necessary documentation associated with the role
• Maintaining effective liaison with other staff and/or agencies concerned with patient care, and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality
• Working co-operatively within teams and respecting the skills, expertise and contributions of your colleagues
• Respecting leadership and management direction at all levels
• Communicating effectively with all members of Downend Health Group, patients and external agencies.
• Collecting data, preparing reports and undertaking research as required
• Efficiently use IT platforms to support your role
• Ensuring the rules of GDPR, Caldicott, Freedom of Information Act and those issued by the NHS and CCG are understood and fully implemented
• Supporting in the planning and co-ordination of practice targets including work streams such as Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF); Enhanced Services; Care Quality Commission (CQC) etc;

o Demonstrating a personal and professional commitment to equality and diversity

• Ensuring skills and knowledge remain up to date by taking part in appropriate learning activities that maintain and develop your competence and performance

Notice

This job description sets out the duties which this role normally entails. The job holder should understand that the job title and job description may be amended by the employer, and that he/she/they may be called upon to carry out additional or other duties as may reasonably be required by the Practice. The nature of our business means that the job holder must be flexible in his/her/their approach to the work, in order, to provide service to patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE qualification in Maths and English

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

Downend Health Group

Address

The Willow Surgery

Hill House Road, Downend

Bristol

BS16 5FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gynaecology
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• HIPEC experience desirable

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of active involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Hospital

Southwell Street

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Trainee Health Screener

So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they dont get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes.

Experience in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life. If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you. Starting as a screener you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening as the following:

• Screener / Grader
• Arbitration Grader
• Referral Outcome Grader
• OCT examiner
• OCT grader
• Slit Lamp Examiner
• Team Leader/Management

Who are we looking for?

• Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each individual patient
• Someone who is happy to travel to our screening services in the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire area.
• Although we will provide full training, we are looking for individuals who are able to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye and remain composed
• People who consider themselves adaptable and possess the ability to think quickly and resolve problems
• Flexible in their working week as occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a commitment to completing their Health Screener Diploma in the required timescale
• Those looking for a career in a care profession in their next position
• Individuals who enjoy working with the public, are caring and have an in built need to help others
• People who take pride in the level of customer service they offer
• Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to and from clinics

Key duties of a Screener

• Ensure that patients are made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process
• Undertake the screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients)
• Basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images are taken
• Safely administer the eye drops (to enlarge pupils), and undertake photographs ensuring correct field of view
• Identify any patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of their screening appointment
• Maintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinic

Our application processes

Were really grateful that youve read this far, hopefully you now have a better understanding of the importance of a screeners job, not to worry if you have any further questions, well be able to answer them during the application process.

If this is of interest, please hit apply! It may be an idea to have a look over our website prior to help when answering the questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see Job Description

Desirable

• Please see Job Description

Experience

Essential

• Please see Job Description

Desirable

• Please see Job Description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see Job Description

Desirable

• Please see Job Description

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

InHealth Group

Address

Whitefriars

Lewins Mead

Bristol

BS1 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

Support registered radiology/nursing staff in the provision of essential care to patients by assisting patients whilst in the radiology department according to trust policy and procedures with:

• Acting as a chaperone whilst undergoing some examinations
• To assist in the Imaging rooms, giving explanations and reassurance
• Aiding dressing and undressing
• To be able to undertake reception duties when required
• Help to promote and maintain a clean, comfortable and tidy environment in the department, which meets the needs of patients, their relatives/carers and friends
• Contribute to accurate written and computerised documentation relevant to patient care ensuring confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergo treatment and/or investigation maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
• Chaperone patients during intimate procedures as required.
• Escort and transport non-acute patients with no treatment in progress and/or their relatives/carers to other wards and departments within the Trust , via wheelchair, beds and trolleys
• Be aware of the importance of good health and the health education needs of patients as identified within individual care plans.

After completion of the appropriate training

Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities (These will vary between wards and departments) such as:

1. Receive and store medication and products
2. Use of mechanical aids to assist movement and handling of patients
3. Assist with the preparation of trolleys for use in clinical areas

Reception:

Promote a friendly and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors in order to inspire confidence in the department and Trust.

• Receive and assist patients and all visitors attending the department in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure request forms and other documentation is correctly completed in line with departmental procedures.
• Maintain and update accurate attendance, personal and appointment details on the Computerised Radiology Information Systems (CRIS)
• Update the electronic hospital system to ensure the correct patient details are available on the CRIS.
• Confidently deal with queries coming through the department via telephone and face to face.
• Receive and accurately pass on information to relevant personnel.
• Deal with incoming post and distribute throughout their area and where necessary re-direct to the correct area.
• Perform general clerical duties and work within clerical teams under the office supervisor.

Personal Responsibilities

• Maintain personal standards of hygiene and promote universal precautions to limit cross infection
• To wear uniform as agreed by North Bristol Trust
• Participate in training and development programmes as identified by the department Manager and contribute to the development of others
• Keep up to date with changing practice attend Trust training programmes as required
• Ensure the Trusts Policies and Procedures are known and followed
• Refer to the registered Radiographer/Nurse regarding any situation which is not within your current responsibility

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

• Minimum two GCSE/O level qualifications, to include English Language and Mathematics C or above
• Completion of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete
• Willingness to complete additonal traning and competencies

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft word and outlook, good keyboard skills and a willingness to learn new IT packages
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with interruptions from more than one service user
• Must be able to produce work of an accurate and high standard, with competence in writing and recording information

Work Experience

Essential

• Experience of having worked in a patient/customer focused environment
• Experience of clerical and administrative duties, evidence of working to tight deadlines
• Must be able to work as a member of a team and work independently
• Experience of time management skills and prioritising work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gate 18 Brunel Building

Souhtmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer to be part of a friendly team, with direct support from your operational team and line manager in-depth induction to Second Step and Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust to all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager If you are interested in this role but are concerned that you may not have the experience or knowledge please contact us for an informal conversation, we would very much like to hear from you. Please contact: Louise Roberts, Human Resources Partnership Lead on 07790551139 or email [email protected] About us We are taking positive action to increase diversitythroughoutour organisation, and to nurture a culture ofinclusionfor all our people and the clients that we support. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who identify as being Black, African, Caribbean and Asian descent to apply as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidates skills and qualities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A experience working with people with mental health
• needs, or people with complex needs
• Proven experience of working with people with multiple
• needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug
• dependency long term conditions)
• Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk
• assessments and the support planning process
• Experience of working with a number of individuals with
• competing needs and priorities

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health
• issues and/or services, either as a user,
• carer or supporter.
• A years 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

Second Step

Address

Greenway Centre

Southmead

Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), Bsc(hons), MSc Therapeutic Radiographer
• HCPC Registration
• Current Statutory and Mandatory Training

Aptitudes

Essential

• Patient focused
• Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of the service
• Respected by peers and colleagues
• Demonstrate ambition in personal development and in service development
• Flexibility in working hours, given appropriate notice

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate well at individual , team and departmental levels
• Ability to deal effectively with predictable and routine problems using defined and familiar procedures and guidelines
• Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills, tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
• Ability to adapt skills to all areas of the department
• Reliability to work well under pressure
• Supervisory skills for junior staff
• IT skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience with equipment and techniques
• Working with ISO 9001
• Experience with student /support worker education
• Knowledge of legislation associated with the use of ionising radiation (IRR and IRMER)

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Haematology&Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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