Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with RCSLT & HCPC
• Post graduate or equivalent specialist training in Autism

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to develop and implement training to professionals and parents/carers
• Knowledge and understanding of use of digital tools to support therapy

Experience

Essential

• Proven leadership/management experience
• Experience of managing large and complex caseload independently

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Child Development Centre

Ross Road

Hereford

HR2 7RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf ofthe Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective Obstetrics.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients both within Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine.
• Ability to undertake independent fetal medicine ultrasound lists.
• Ability to provide expert advice and clinical support to junior and consultant colleagues in Obstetrics.
• Ability to contribute to Obstetric on call rota including acute Obstetrics care.

Desirable

• Experience at working in Obstetrics at consultant level.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Ability to act as an educational and/or clinical supervisor.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Entry on Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via;
• CCT or Portfolio Pathway (was CESR)
• or
• European Community Rights
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent.
• ATSM/SITM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward and Fetal Medicine or pre-natal diagnosis.

Desirable

• Higher degree.
• Subspeciality training in Maternal and Fetal medicine.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• In accordance to the practice timetable, the post-holder will make themself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the heathcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnoses problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultations with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• EMIS web
• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

St. Martin’s Gate Surgery

Address

Turnpike House Medical Centre

37 Newtown Road

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A*-C)
• 3 A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• OR as a level 3 apprenticeship (e.g. Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
• OR equivalent clinical experience/expertise within AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through training or experience
• Demonstration of knowledge of core Physiotherapy and or Occupational Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary assessments and record keeping
• Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision
• Able to manage busy case load
• Ability to work independently (under guidance) using own knowledge skills and initiative acknowledging role boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 3 or equivalent within relevant therapy.
• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using /fitting adaptive equipment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
• Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
• Evidence of ability to communicate and work with team
• Ability to adapt and to needs of the service
• Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Reliable

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
• Able to meet moving and handling requirements of post
• Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view the Job description and person specification attached to this vacancy in the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision and prioritise and own workload
• Professional approach to work and colleagues and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to deal with situations tactfully

Desirable

• Medical Terminology

Experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS/healthcare experience
• Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
• Diary Management

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Undertake clinical procedures within scope of practice, including:

Blood pressure monitoring

Venepuncture and phlebotomy

ECG recording

Dressings and wound care

Simple wound closure (where trained and competent)

Ear irrigation (where trained and competent)

Urinalysis and specimen collection

NHS Health Checks

Support chronic disease monitoring clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension reviews.

Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and authorised.

Assist with cervical screening programmes where trained and competent.

Deliver health promotion and preventative healthcare advice to patients.

Recognise deterioration or safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately.

Contribute to infection prevention and control procedures.

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients of all ages.
• Assist patients to understand and manage their health conditions.
• Promote patient independence and self-care where appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Manage clinical correspondence and follow-up tasks as delegated.
• Participate in audit activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues.
• Participate in clinical meetings and practice training sessions.
• Support the supervision and development of healthcare assistants where appropriate.

Governance and Compliance

Practice in accordance with:

• NMC Code
• Practice policies and procedures
• Information governance requirements
• Infection Prevention and Control standards
• Safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Health and Safety regulations
• Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate qualification.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Desirable

• Vaccination and immunisation training.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience delivering direct patient care.
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Previous experience working within General Practice.
• Experience of EMIS Web.
• Experience supporting long-term condition management.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) requirements.
• Experience of conducting NHS Health Checks

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

Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice

Address

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Associate NEM acts as a member of the ICBs Audit Committees which meet in common and may undertake roles on other committees or sub-committees of the ICBs. They are expected to attend meetings of the Boards and Board development sessions.

The Associate NEM will:

Work collaboratively to shape the long-term, viable plan for the delivery of the functions, duties and objectives of the ICBs and the ICB cluster and for the stewardship of public money.

Ensure that Committees are effective in all aspects and are appropriately focused on the four core purposes, to:

1. improve outcomes in population health and healthcare;
2. tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access;
3. enhance productivity and value for money; and
4. help the NHS support broader social and economic development.

Bring independent and respectful challenge to the plans, aims and priorities of the cluster as well as individual ICBs.

Promote open and transparent decision-making that facilitates consensus aimed to deliver exceptional outcomes for the population.

Help ensure that the ICBs are compliant with their constitutions and contractual obligations, holding other members of the ICBs to account through constructive, independent, and respectful challenge.

Maintain oversight of the delivery of ICBs and clusters plans, ensuring expected outcomes are delivered in a timely manner through the proportionate management of risks.

Support the ICBs to deliver their functions in line with all of their statutory duties, and that compliance with the expected standards of the regulatory bodies is maintained.

Accountability

The Associate NEM will:

Be accountable to the ICB Chair.

Have designated areas of responsibilities as agreed with the ICB Chair.

Support the ICBs to ensure corporate accountability for the performance of the cluster, ensuring its functions, along with those of each individual ICB, are effectively and efficiently discharged and financial obligations are met.

Role Responsibilities & Competencies

The Associate NEM will work alongside the Chair, Non-Executives and Executives in:

• Delivering governance and oversight through membership of committee(s) of the ICBs.
• Bringing independent and respectful challenge to the plans, aims and priorities of the ICBs.
• Promoting open and transparent decision-making that facilitates consensus aimed to deliver exceptional outcomes for the population.

They will bring a range of professional expertise as well as community understanding and lived experience to the work of the Committees.

As an NHS leader, they will also demonstrate the following range of leadership competencies:

1. Driving high-quality and sustainable outcomes
2. Setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation
3. Promoting equality and inclusion, and reducing health and workforce inequalities
4. Providing robust governance and assurance
5. Creating a compassionate, just and positive culture
6. Building trusted relationships with partners and communities

Role Requirements

Qualified Accountant (desirable)

Current CCAB registration (desirable)

Time commitment

There is considerable flexibility with regards to undertaking these roles. On average, the anticipated time commitment is minimum 3 days a month, including preparation time, the occasional evening engagement and events designed to support Board members continuous development. Wednesday is the day when most formal meetings will be held so applicants must be available to attend meetings on this day.

Travel

Vast majority of Board and committee meetings will be held online. Board development sessions and some other ad hoc meetings and events will be held in person somewhere within the cluster area.

Term of office

The term of office will be 2 years initially; however, this may be shorter due to changes resulting from the potential merger and/or legislative changes.

Remuneration

The basic remuneration for this post will be £12,000 with pa. The NEM Appointments and Remuneration panel may decide to award supplementary payments for additional responsibilities. Such responsibilities will be determined post-appointment.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Have an excellent working knowledge of audit committee practices and risk management frameworks.
• Strong ability to remain independent, impartial and objective at all times.
• Ability to advocate the interests of both ICBs independently as and when required.
• Demonstrate independent and proactive leadership with confidence and integrity.
• Champion open, frank and disciplined discussion and be prepared to ask the difficult questions.
• Ability to remain strategic.

Qualifications

Desirable

• Qualified Accountant (desirable)
• Current CCAB registration (desirable)

Experience

Essential

• Have experience operating at senior or board level.
• Have recent, relevant finance, governance or audit experience in a large and complex organisation, preferably in a public sector setting.
• Have an excellent working knowledge of audit committee practices and risk management frameworks.

Desirable

• Experience of chairing skills.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Westgate House

Market Street

Warwick

Warwickshire

CV34 4DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/integrated-care-board/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1

The post-holder will be an integral member of the Lower Limb Arthroplasty team and will work closely with Mr Banerjee, Mr Duckett and the wider multidisciplinary team. The fellowship is designed to provide advanced subspecialty experience in hip and knee arthroplasty and to facilitate the transition to independent consultant practice.

The post-holder will:

Participate in regular elective operating lists, gaining experience in primary hip and knee, and revision hip arthroplasty.

Develop advanced operative skills in complex primary and revision arthroplasty, including management of bone loss, injection and other complex reconstructive problems, as appropriate to their experience and training needs.

Undertake operative procedures with a graduated level of responsibility, progressing from supervised to independent operating where appropriate and where the supervising consultant is satisfied with the fellows competence.

Participate in the assessment and management of patients undergoing arthroplasty, including pre-operative assessment, operative planning and post-operative care.

Attend regular outpatient clinics, including pre-operative, post-operative and specialist arthroplasty clinics, with opportunities to develop independent clinical decision-making under appropriate supervision.

Participate in the management of elective inpatients, including ward rounds, assessment of post-operative patients and management of complications.

Participate in the multidisciplinary management of complex arthroplasty patients, including relevant infection, radiology and other specialist MDT meetings.

Gain experience in the investigation and management of periprosthetic joint infection, including revision strategies and staged treatment where applicable.

Participate in departmental teaching of medical students and resident doctors.

Participate in clinical audit, research and quality improvement projects relevant to arthroplasty surgery.

Be encouraged and supported to present research and audit work at regional, national and international meetings and to publish relevant work.

Maintain an appropriate operative logbook and portfolio and participate in regular appraisal and educational supervision.

The post-holder will be expected to demonstrate progressive development throughout the fellowship, with increasing autonomy in clinical assessment, decision-making and operative practice where appropriate. The precise level of independent practice will be determined by the fellows experience, competence and the clinical circumstances, with consultant support available at all times.

The fellowship is intended to provide advanced subspecialty training and experience in preparation for a future substantive consultant appointment in lower limb arthroplasty.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
• FRCS Orth
• On, or anticipate being on, GMC specialty register for Trauma and Orthopaedics at time of appointment.

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MSc, PhD) and or Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Commitment to lower limb arthroplasty
• Evidence of experience in lower limb arthroplasty / complex revisions demonstrated by a log book

Desirable

• Experience as first surgeon in 200 plus primary arthroplasty operations

Skills

Essential

• Relevant publications and presentations in arthroplasty.

Desirable

• Attendance at appropriate specialty meetings (e.g. British Hip Society)

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Gobowen

Shropshire

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Vaughan Building

Ruckhall lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR1 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Strong IT skills and knowledge, particularly Microsoft Office
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload without supervision
• Knowledge and experience with health record systems, particularly Maxims.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience with health record systems
• Previous NHS/healthcare experience

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 in Customer Services, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Good general education including GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS/healthcare 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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Audiology Department, The County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST / CARE COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO: Reception Supervisor

HOURS: WE HAVE 2 VACANCIES 1 FULL TIME AND 1 PART TIME

Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Job summary:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Job responsibilities:

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures
• To work in accordance of written protocols
• Pulling/filing notes for surgeries and updating as necessary
• Filing post in medical records
• Photocopy as requested

Reception

• Receiving patients, consulting with members of practice team
• Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.
• Be able to cover all reception position as necessary

Appointments

• Process appointment requests for today/future appointments from patients by telephone and in person.
• Deal with visits/requests

Computer

• Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records
• Process patients changes of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area)
• Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines

Telephone

• Have working knowledge of telephone/bleep system, during and after hours
• Cover for telephonist when necessary

Other Tasks

• Clear rooms after surgeries
• Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm
• Any other tasks allocated by managers

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:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises 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 that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with 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:

The post-holder 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:

The post-holder should recognize 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

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Basic IT Skills
• Current Driving Licence with own transport as will be required to work across all practice sites - Brewood, Wheaton Aston & Coven.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Emis Web & Docman 10

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Employer details

Employer name

Brewood Medical Practice

Address

Kiddemore Green Road

Brewood

Stafford

ST19 9BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Desirable

• IT Qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Time Management
• Problem solving
• Verbal and written communication

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital environment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description is attached to this advert.

In summary:-

Work autonomously and be accountable for his/her own professional actions

Undertake clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary care services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• This position requires a master's or equivalent qualification that includes the following four pillars:
• Clinical Practice
• Leadership and management
• Education and research
• And a demonstration of core capabilities and specific clinical competence

Desirable

• Applicant to have good communication skills and work well as a team player

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a General Practice setting

Prescribing

Essential

• Prescribing qualification is essential to 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.

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

Brewood Medical Practice

Address

Kiddemore Green Road

Brewood

Stafford

ST19 9BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To undertake clinical sessions (remote and face to face) for the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), carrying out fresh case assessments and reviews of all service personnel referred to the DCMH. This will include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient.
• To provide clear occupational recommendations to the referrer and/or Medical Centre based on MOD and single Service policy.
• To supervise the clinical activity of other mental health professionals.
• To liaise and engage with MOD contracted (or other NHS and non-NHS providers as necessary) in-patient service providers to enable discharge planning for Service and other entitled personnel who have been admitted to hospital
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To assist educational supervisors in the DCMH with providing training experiences for General Practitioner Vocational Trainees (GPVTs) and mental health trainees.
• To attend individual management reviews or case conferences with Primary Healthcare (PHC) and/or line management as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry and/or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Must be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or be an Approved Medical Practitioner under Section 22 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Councils (GMCs) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must have completed sufficient Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance on CPD.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must hold a full Driving Licence valid in the UK (in order to be able to conduct peripatetic clinics and assess personnel sick at home in exceptional circumstances).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Donnington

Shropshire

TF2 8JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality Improvement:

To lead and support quality improvement projects within clinical teams

To support the develop of and maintain the audit and quality improvement plan

To undertake clinical audits

To present findings of audits undertaken at identified groups and directorate meetings

To ensure all quality improvement projects and audits are correctly registered with the audit department

Work closely with the audit department to ensure audit tools are robust and include explicit criteria relevant to each audit

To analyse the audit data and develop recommendations

To understand all national initiatives and assist in the implementation in order to influence patient care and service delivery

To be aware of and support local research projects as applicable

Develop and maintain up to date IT systems and databases relevant to your role

Clinical Effectiveness:

Maintain accurate, up to date records of all maternity guidelines

Co-ordinate the development and updating of all guidelines and patient information leaflets within the maternity footprint

Ensure policies are in the correct format and follow the appropriate approval process

Identify any gaps of non-compliance to the maternity guidelines from national standards

Where agreed recommendations are made from clinical audit relevant guidance is updated and changes in practice are implemented

To provide clinical and educational support for all levels of staff in the department

Help deliver a varied and interesting mandatory training programme

Understand national drivers influencing maternity education and how they apply to the SWFT maternity education programme

Participate in the programme of cascade training to help foster a learning culture within the workplace and embed into practice

Provide educational and project support in the clinical environment to all registered clinicians to help increase education of CTGs and peer reviewing

Provide a resource for support for the Band 5 midwifery preceptor programme

Support planning, developing and delivering the programme of work relating to the Maternity Information System throughout the Maternity Service

To ensure and facilitate in meeting the training needs of student midwives by providing a suitable learning environment and by engaging in clinical teaching where appropriate

Train staff in the use of relevant technologies as required and coach staff in the use of technology with clients/ parents

Develop and update MIS lesson plans for all users alongside the training team

Develop crib sheets for MIS users

Identify any clinical benefits and financial saving opportunities that arise from MIS

Manage user accounts ensuring the correct permissions are given

Liaise with the IT department and infrastructure engineer

Prepare draft reports and action plans for trust and local level committees as required

To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the maternity unit to whom staff, patients and their families can turn to for assistance, advice and support

To develop good working relationships with other ward / departments / agencies within and outside the Trust, ensuring that all stakeholders understand, respect and recognise the Trusts philosophy and operational policies

Attend all meetings relevant to the post relating to governance Ensure and facilitate robust methods of evidence collection for CQC requirements

Complete clinical midwifery shifts in all areas of maternity service when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Register Midwife with significant clinical experience

Desirable

• Recognised Teaching and Assessor Qualification
• Evidence of Quality Improvement working or training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience
• Experience of providing education or training sessions

Desirable

• Quality improvement experience

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of national initiatives within maternity
• Research / audit awareness
• Communication skills within MDT
• Able to work on own initiative and within team

Desirable

• Experience of working with clinical guidelines

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Personal and professional maturity
• Good time management and able to prioritise work load.
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service.

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, deploy and support secure, accessible and reliable applications, using modern technologies, APIs and AI-enabled solutions, while following agreed development, UI/UX, testing, documentation, monitoring and governance standards.

• Plan and deliver application improvements in collaboration with stakeholders and colleagues, covering requirements, estimation, prioritisation, reporting, risk management, service improvement, knowledge sharing, coaching and continuous professional development.

Please see the full Job Description for further details about the role and its requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level (computer/computing science) or equivalent level of qualification in IT/Digital, or equivalent level of experience. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in relevant fields (e.g. application development, testing/quality, secure development, or AI-enabled delivery).

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant certifications or structured learning (e.g. Microsoft/.NET, Azure fundamentals, security, testing, or similar). Evidence of learning in AI-assisted development and/or safe use of AI services/endpoints in application features.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with industry standard coding languages / software development platforms. Experience designing, developing and supporting applications in a complex environment. Experience working with complex datasets, including designing queries and handling data quality issues. Experience designing, developing and querying large databases (e.g. SQL Server or equivalent). Experience of documenting solutions and system dependencies (e.g. requirements, technical notes, runbooks, release notes). Understanding of exceptions and error handling approaches in application services. Awareness of change impact and the need to update existing applications and dependent services. Experience of system management and support (e.g. supporting live applications, troubleshooting and assisting with releases).

Desirable

• NHS or public sector experience (or evidence of working in regulated environments). Experience building modern web applications and APIs using the Trust's core technology stack: .NET (C#), SQL Server, React, TypeScript, HTML and CSS (or demonstrably equivalent experience). Experience supporting application APIs/integration points and working with integration teams/suppliers to troubleshoot end-to-end issues. Experience contributing to AI-enabled application features (e.g. using approved AI services/endpoints in applications). Experience contributing to non-functional assurance (e.g. performance/load testing support, vulnerability remediation activities, DR/backup considerations). Experience working with SharePoint (M365/Online preferred) and/or web CMS platforms. Understanding of information flows between NHS organisations (e.g. cross-organisation data sharing and dependencies).

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Strong hands-on software development skills, including analysis, solution design, clean coding and code review. Strong development capability in the Trust's core stack: .NET (C#), SQL Server, React, TypeScript, HTML and CSS (or demonstrably equivalent experience). Ability to define and apply effective testing approaches, including unit/integration testing and support for system/UAT. Ability to apply secure development practices, including awareness of common vulnerabilities (e.g. OWASP Top 10) and safe handling of sensitive data. Working knowledge of information handling controls relevant to NHS environments, including safe haven practices where applicable, and the ability to work appropriately with highly sensitive data. Ability to design and build supportable applications, including logging, monitoring/alerting awareness, and clear exception handling. Ability to use AI-assisted development safely and effectively (human-in-the-loop), maintaining strong controls such as peer review, testing and documentation. Strong documentation skills (technical notes, support notes/runbooks and user guidance) appropriate for operational support and audit needs. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to explain technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences. Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work to deadlines; comfortable working with limited supervision and managing competing demands. Working knowledge of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements relevant to NHS environments. Ability to support users with adoption, including explaining changes and contributing to user guidance/training where required.

Desirable

• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated testing tooling. Familiarity with non-functional assurance concepts (backup/restore, DR testing, performance/load testing, vulnerability management/pen test remediation). Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices for digital services. Familiarity with NHS digital standards and assurance concepts relevant to applications (e.g. DTAC and DCB0129 awareness where applicable). Familiarity with structured evidence gathering for audit and assurance activities (e.g. DSPT contributions). Understanding of IM&T within the NHS (teams, ways of working, governance and operational processes). SharePoint administration experience.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to improvements; takes ownership of tasks and follows through. Willingness and motivation to learn and self-develop; keeps skills current through CPD. Confident, positive and friendly approach; focused and detail oriented. Problem solving and analytical techniques; reliable and trustworthy. Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines. Commitment to customer service principles and standards. Ability to support and coach others, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive learning culture within the team. Reliable and flexible approach to changing priorities and service needs.

Desirable

• Sharing skills and knowledge with other members of the team (including coaching junior colleagues). Interest in AI-enabled capabilities and responsible use of AI in applications.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital / Hybrid / Remote

Corporation St

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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