Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disiplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas
• Be a prescriber and work alongside the GP team
• Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex poly-pharmacy, especially the elderly
• Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help tackle inequalities
• Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimistation (including ensuring prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with antimicrobial stewardship guidance)and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and outcomes Framework and enhanced services
• Through Structured medication reviews support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care
• Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care system
• Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines and liasing with specialist pharmacies when needed
• Act as the point of contact for medicines related matters
• Consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute & repeat medication
• Receive referrals and directed patients from triage services & other clinicians
• Receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff
• Manage a theraputic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs ie: anti coagulants , anticonvulsants & DMARDS etc
• Review medications for newly registered patients
• Improve patient and carer understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medication
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• Encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the organisation
• Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system
• Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional
• Review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE & CQC
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding adults & children
• Provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the organisation, patients & their carers
• Undertake all mandatory training & induction programmes
• Contribute & embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPC registered pharmacist
• Proof of relevant professional and educational qualifications, coupled with details of any training.
• Have qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways)
• Hold a GPhC independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Medicines management qualification
• Minor ailments certification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills
• Good clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Experience

Essential

• An appreciation of the nature of general practice and the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners

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

Thorneloe Lodge Surgery

Address

29 Barbourne Road

Worcester

WR1 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implemented across the Integrated Health Team.

To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans.

In the absence of the District Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workload appropriately to other team members.

To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management

To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice

To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures

To participate in the development, training and mentorship of preregistration students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes

To provide skilled clinical nursing practices

Communication

Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations

To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform to NMC policy and Data protection

Responsibility for patient care

To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordance to the service referral criteria

To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and education activities with patients and carers

Act as a patients advocate where appropriate

Policy and Service Development

Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level

Responsibility for Human Resources

Direct supervision of junior members of staff

Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative in order to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines

Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team development goals

Able to organise staff in the absence of the District Nurse (Band 6) reporting to a senior member of staff any anomalies

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Participate in clinical supervision

Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services

To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities

Responsibility for Research & Development

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice

Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Use research to inform practice

Participate in audits as appropriate

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies

Physical and Mental Effort

The post holder will undertake people moving and handling on a daily basis. The handling of equipment e.g. hoists, is integral to the post and may be required to be undertaken in confined spaces within patients homes.

The post holder will be required to operate as a lone worker in accordance with WCH policies and procedures

The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids including urine and faeces and exudate from wounds e.g. blood and pus

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor and Assessing Qualification or similar

Experience

Essential

• Experience of adult general nursing.
• Experience of working in a team environment

Desirable

• Experience of current developments in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the role
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work autonomously within the framework of a team
• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Ability to be an effective communicator
• Excellent role model

Desirable

• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to be self-motivated

Other

Essential

• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake a DBS to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Must be car owner/driver with full current driving licence with independent access to transport for work purposes
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends and be able to participate in the cover of the evening service if required
• Must be willing to travel across SWFT

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

Leamington and Southam

Whitnash Lodge, Heathcote Lane

Warwick

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative

1. Be responsible for using appropriate clinical and administrative records in line with Trust policies and other professional guidelines.

Managerial

1. Develop the ability to lead in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within the Staff Support service under the guidance and supervision of more senior psychology colleagues.

Clinical

1. Work as an independent and autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions.

2. Carry a defined clinical caseload of staff who have a varying range of severity and complexity of psychological issues

3. Undertake the assessment, formulation, treatment and management of staff members as required within the Service with a varying range of severity and complexity of psychological problems. In particular, staff who are experiencing undue work related stress and those experiencing moral distress / injury or trauma.

4. Use initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients and the Service.

5. Collaboratively evaluate the appropriateness of referrals from a number of sources; referrals to be accepted as resources permit.

6. Carry a caseload of appropriate size, complexity and severity, including staff whose difficulties may be presented in a challenging or distressed manner.

7. Provide specialised psychological therapies which require specialist post-qualification experience, supervision and training to acquire the necessary clinical and therapeutic skills and personal resources.

8. Provide psychological therapy, where appropriate, making use of a variety of psychological models, as appropriate, with staff, groups and teams.

9. Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals at leadership level contributing directly to team level interventions or a persons treatment and care.

10. Collaborate on broader casework and initiatives consistent with Trust Health and Wellbeing approach to enhance the capacity of other professionals to carry out their responsibilities.

11. Promote excellent psychologically-informed practice and a service consistent and compliant with the philosophy of person-centred and evidence based practice.

12. Undertake risk assessments and risk management of individuals presenting with risk of vulnerability or self-harm.

13. Select and provide specialised psychological assessments, including developmental, cognitive and psychometric assessments, which require training and expertise to acquire the necessary dexterity, accuracy and observational skills. Interpret complex psychological data from a variety of sources, including neuropsychological tests, psychometric tests, and self-report measures, rating scales, structured observations and semi-structured interviews.

14. Adhere to appropriate confidentiality guidance from the Trust, the HCPC and the BPS with respect to considering issues of risk, supervision and safeguarding.

Communication and Liaison

1. Communicate highly confidential and sensitive personal information, obtained through assessment, formulation, therapy and interventions, to the staff directly and where appropriate other professionals and others involved in their care. The information may be highly distressing and communications are to be in a skilled and sensitive manner, making judgements involving highly complex facts or situations concerning what information is to be shared, how and when to convey it in the best interests of the staff member and having regard to issues of safeguarding, mental capacity and potential sensory and cultural barriers to communication.

2. To formulate and communicate sensitively psychological assessment findings and implement psychological treatment plans including individual, joint or group interventions as appropriate.

3. Provide specialist advice and consultancy in support of the wider trust Health and Wellbeing approach.

4. Act as an expert professional resource in regard to staff support and the wider trust Health and wellbeing approach.

5. Present and participate in relevant Service meetings and appropriate professional groups and meetings, as agreed with the Lead Psychologist.

6. Contribute to the effective working of the staff support psychology service in order to deliver comprehensive and high quality care

7. Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and local services and agencies.

Analysis and Judgment

1. Provide formulations of the individuals difficulties based upon analyses of complex information gained from multiple sources including assessment findings, psychological theory and a range of available psychological and other clinical information.

2. Exercise autonomous clinical responsibility for the development and implementation of psychological treatments, strategies, and interventions, adjusting and reformulating as appropriate on the basis of feedback.

3. Be able to make independent and autonomous clinical judgments on the way in which expected clinical outcomes are to be met using a variety of sources, including policy, professional guidelines, peers and colleagues within and outside the Service.

4. Provide a problem solving, trouble-shooting role in response to issues for which there is no documented or acceptable practice, drawing creatively upon psychological models, theories and approaches and research skills.

Planning and Organisation

1. Plan own work

Physical Skills

1. Submit statistical information, activity and quality data of own work as required and as appropriate.

2. Use information technology as appropriate within direct clinical work and treatment interventions.

Policy and Service Development

1. Implement Trust policies, follow guidelines from professional bodies and make proposals and recommendations about the process of psychological care and service delivery within staff support. Contribute to the service development though undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.

2. Advise Psychology Lead of current areas of need and gaps in the service provision.

3. Work with Senior Psychology colleagues to develop services and improve quality, after appropriate consultation with the Lead Psychologist.

4. Contribute to the production of annual reports, as requested, and ensure that the principle of clinical governance and other professional, NHS and Trust policies and procedures are implemented, after appropriate consultation, interpreting these where necessary.

6. To contribute to the team and services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to a diverse staff group.

7. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.

Research and Development

1. Keep up to date with research developments in psychology, which are relevant to the psychological interventions, and follow a reflective scientist-practitioner approach appropriate to the Clinical Psychologists role.

2. Participate in clinical governance and service audit and follow evidence-based practice.

Human Resources

1. Provide clinical supervision and specialist teaching and training, as agreed with the Lead Psychologist e.g. to trainee clinical psychologists.

2. Provide consultation, teaching, training, and clinical supervision in psychological principles and practices to other members of the Service MDT as appropriate.

3. In common with all Clinical Psychologists, receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice.

5. Collaborate with regular appraisal and review with the Lead Psychologist.

6. Maintain a CPD log in accordance with Health and Care Professions Council requirements.

7. Participate in national and regional professional speciality meetings and seminars as appropriate.

Health and Safety

1. Ensure that practice in psychological interventions in the service is carried out in ways that ensure the safety of staff, patients and carers.

2. Where risks are identified, advise and work with Lead Psychologist and staff to ensure the risks are assessed and managed to facilitate the resumption of safe practice.

Physical Effort

1. Undertake light physical effort for short periods; sit in constrained position for extended periods during individual or group psychological intervention.

2. Meet the travel requirements of the post.

Mental Effort

1. Be able to sustain the intense concentration necessary for client interviews, assessment and formulation, group and individual therapy sessions.

2. Manage an unpredictable work pattern which requires regular revision of plans.

Emotional Effort

1. Be frequently exposed to highly distressing and emotional circumstances due to the nature of the services provided to people who display high levels of expressed emotion.

2. Lone worker in circumstances where there may be exposure to challenges

General Duties:

1. To ensure own CPD in line with BPS/HCPC requirements and Trust appraisal and personal development plan requirements.

2. To maintain an up to date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.

3. To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and ensure professional development in line with HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development and Standards for Proficiency. To adhere to the BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct and Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

4. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, in line with professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

5. To participate fully and implement standards devised from the Trusts clinical and research governance activity.

6. To ensure that all services provided are acceptable and accessible to the diverse communities which make up the population of service users.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge across a range of presentations including mental health problems, traumatic stress, chronic fatigue and other physical health problems
• - Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
• - Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
• - Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
• - Experience of working with highly emotive and distressing problems
• - Experience of multi-agency/ multidisciplinary working
• - Therapeutic expertise in working jointly and with groups
• - Experience of consultation to non-psychology staff
• - Experience of designing and delivering teaching and training

Desirable

• - 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist within a relevant area
• - Experience of working in staff support role and have an understanding of specific issues that might arise in acute hospital settings.
• - Experience of strategic planning and service development
• - Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical Psychology doctorate training course

Qualifications

Essential

• - BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychology
• - Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• - Post qualification training in specific, evidence-based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
• - Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
• - Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Health) by the BPS
• - Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS
• - Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist

Desirable

• - Qualification in EMDR
• - Training study days or conferences relating to the support needs of staff

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• - Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
• - Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches for people with psychological problems including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for patients with complex and psychological presentations, as well as physical health difficulties
• - Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision and maintain awareness of own limitations
• - Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
• - Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced within the field of Clinical Psychology
• - Ability to use IT equipment and programmes, including the use of internet to carry out literature searches for research purposes, databases and patient information systems
• - Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information
• - Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship and manage transference appropriately
• - Able to communicate effectively within the team and build good sound working relationships

Desirable

• - Able to manage change through influence, persuasion and good interpersonal relationships
• - Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments
• - Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books
• - Knowledge of organisational / occupational psychology

Personal Qualities

Essential

• - Committed to promote patients right, independence and choice e.g., through informed consent for interventions
• - A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
• - Ability to praise and be supportive to others
• - Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• - A commitment to continued professional development, to partnership working and to reflective clinical practice
• - Enthusiastic, proactive and interested in service development and team working
• - Ability to work autonomously within remit and levels of competence

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care
• To report any concerns to the registered nurse relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area
• To ensure the registered nurse is regularly updated on patients condition and progress
• To ensure the equipment is clean and in good working order
• To ensure the environment is clean and tidy.

If you are successful for Assessment you will be invited to see our Bank recruitment specialists on:

• Thursday 17th September - specified time booked on line

Following your attendance at the assessment booked drop in, successful candidates will be invited for interview on:-

• Wednesday, 30th September - time slot to be booked online for interview

The Assessment/ drop-in sessions for BANK will be held at, Monkmoor Court, 31-34 Commercial Road, HR1 2BG - Please ring the General Recruitment telephone number on the door when you arrive

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
• Demonstrates patient focused approach

Desirable

• Previous Experience in a caring role
• A Minimum Maths and English GCSE Grades 3 - 9 or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent

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

Market Street

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manger. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget.

To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.

To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• First / Second Registered Nurse
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area
• Leadership
• Experience of Change 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.

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

The County Hospital

Market Street

Herefordshire

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manger. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget.

To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.

To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• First / Second Registered Nurse
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area
• Leadership
• Experience of Change 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.

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

The County Hospital

Market Street

Herefordshire

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake medical audio / copy typing duties, including outpatientletters to GPs, discharge summaries and other official correspondence.

To accept enquiries from clinicians, GPs Health Service and Social Services personnel, other hospitals, voluntary agencies, patients and their relatives. Patient contact by telephone is an integral part of the role.

To work using own initiative with minimal supervision, prioritising own workload in line with objectives of the department and consultant teams.

To deal with all incoming correspondence, phone and email in an efficient and effective way.

To liaise with other members of the secretarial / administration team in order to provide a co-ordinated and efficient secretarial service.

To support the Directorate Management Team with the administration, tracking and validation of patients pathways to achieve the National 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) target.

To liaise with patients, relatives and staff demonstrating sensitivity and maintaining professionalism at all times.

To deal with any complaints, problems or issues in a sensitive way, escalating to clinicians / management as appropriate.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times, complying with the Data Protection Act, Information Governance and other Trust / Departmental Policies.

To assist in providing cover for other secretaries in the Medical Directorate to ensure continuity of service to Consultant, medical staff, service users and patients.

To undertake any other duties as may be required / appropriate by the Directorate Management Team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven secretarial experience in healthcare environment.
• Experience of working in a busy office

Desirable

• NHS experience.
• Use of OASIS PAS system, Bluespier, EZ notes and Digital Dictation

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work under own initiative and part of a team.
• Highly motivated.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Audio typing using Digital Dictation
• In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths
• Recognised word processing / typing qualification
• AMSPAR

Internal Job Vacancy

Essential

• This vacancy is currently only open to internal applicants from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Could you please confirm below that you work at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.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

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education and GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• Level 3 Business Administration Qualification or Equivalent

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Proficiency in using office systems and managing electronic patient administration systems
• Well developed communication skills, ability to prioritise workload effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Understanding of Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathways, cancer waiting time standards and waiting list management
• Ability to work independently without supervision and collaboratively as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of waiting list management within an NHS setting
• Proactive problem solver, able to identify issues and escalate appropriately
• Administrative experience in a Healthcare setting

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley Trust

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We may invite you to take part in a short online assessment before you are invited to a face-to-face interview. This is to ensure applicants understand how the team works in the community, the shift times and location.

For further information to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 or Nursery Nurse qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 4 /Diploma in related subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a similar role
• Please demonstrate within your application significant work experience of dealing with complex care needs, including management of tracheostomies, ventilators, enteral feeding, complex seizures and medication administration.

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

Community

Stafford, Stone, Uttoxeter, Burton on Trent, Lichfield, Tamworth and Wolverhampton

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (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
• MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCS Orth
• On, or anticipate being on, GMC specialty register for Trauma and Orthopaedics at time of appointment.

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MSc, PhD)
• 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

• Evidence of commitment to lower limb arthroplasty as demonstrated through active participation in audit, research and CPD relevant to sub speciality
• Good communicator and team player
• Ability to prioritise tasks and deal with complex patient

Desirable

• Ability to design and carry out prospective research
• Relevant publications and presentations in arthroplasty.
• 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

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of

the 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 Vascular
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Expertise in sub-specialty

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

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 the GMC Specialist Register in Vascular (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via
• oCCT
• oEuropean Community Rights
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

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

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• RSA Stage 3 Typing/Word Processing or equivalent
• Secretarial Qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
• Diary Management

Desirable

• Previous experience dealing with the public
• Previous NHS/healthcare experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
• Ability to prioritise and organize own workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley NHS Trust

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 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

Frome Ward 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

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or relevant experience
• 5x GCSEs C grade or equivalent to include English and Mathematics

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Experience of managing administration staff
• Proven ability to work under pressure and deal with difficult / stressful situations
• Knowledge of booking processes for both inpatient and outpatient episodes

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of office management
• Experience of dealing with confidential or sensitive issues
• Experience of working in a NHS Trust environment and interaction with consultants, clinicians and senior managers

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

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or relevant experience
• 5x GCSEs C grade or equivalent to include English and Mathematics

Desirable

• Leadership & Management training

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Experience of managing waiting lists & adhering to KPIs
• Experience of management of administrative teams

Desirable

• Experience in HR policy application i.e managing capability/change management
• Experience in managing appraisals

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with confidential or sensitive issues
• Experience of working in a NHS Trust environment and interaction with consultants, clinicians and senior managers

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

Union Walk

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 supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive, in depth NHS experience in an acute hospital setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/equivalent level of experience

Skills

Essential

• Experience of service re-design, workforce planning, change and demand management
• Good team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and encourage collaborative working to improve service and team performance.
• Experience of financial management and budgetary control.
• Extensive experience of managing a team

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

Please refer to attached job description/personal specification to view the full range of duties and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs incl Maths and English, or equivalent
• Business Administration Qualification at Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake
• Quality, Service Improvement and Redesign Practitioner Programme or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working in an office/secretarial environment
• Able to take formal minutes of meetings
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of administrative procedures including answering queries and progress chasing.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, capable of constructing clear information and instruction
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products eg Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, to a high standard to produce quality documentation
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own workload, recognising tight deadlines, without direct supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Trust HQ, County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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