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

• Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Significant post graduate experience and CPD relevant to Children's Occupational Therapy / Specialist courses (or equivalent experience)
• Evidence of or willingness to undertake further training at Masters level

Desirable

• Leadership/Management qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of using both standardised and non-standardised assessments in Children's Occupational Therapy
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and highly specialist Therapy skills
• Broad, developed and advanced knowledge of relevant conditions and therapy interventions
• Extensive evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Able to make independent, sound, advanced clinical decisions and problem solve
• Able to manage and facilitate others in dealing with busy case load and prioritise
• Ability to work autonomously using highly specialist knowledge, skills and initiative in sometimes complex situations acknowledging role boundaries

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to children

Experience

Essential

• Extensive NHS or equivalent experience in specialist area community, community services & Children's therapy
• Experience of team leadership, management and positive role modelling
• Student practice placement educator and experience of having students
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment
• Supervisory experience

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 effectively including difficult conversations
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in changing service needs
• Is dynamic and proactive
• Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Reliable

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
• Able to meet physical & moving and handling requirements of post. i.e. re-positioning of a patient, use of moving & handling equipment, approved manual physical movement practices of patient
• 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.

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Benet Building, Belmont

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full Job description see supporting documents.

As a Band 6 Radiographer at WAHT there is an expectation that you will use your experience and knowledge to support both staff and service users where appropriate. This also includes any modality Leads and site leads.

As such you will be expected to:

Maintain Clinical skills

Support the department in delivering continuous high quality care.

The post holder will be expected to have developed substantial postgraduate knowledge. Be able to take day-to-day responsibility when necessary for the area in which they are working.

The post holder will provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff.

Support the effective management and leadership of required services which will include organising workload, staffing and stock control.

Ensure operational standards are met to maintain effective service delivery.

Demonstrate effective communication with all staff including site / modality leads.

Support in the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care.

Contribute towards service development and undertake clinical audit activity within specialist services as required.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise supporting in the delivery of complex imaging techniques.

A Band 6 radiographer is regarded as a senior clinical member of staff and as such will fulfil the requirements of their role within the imaging team by demonstrating specialist knowledge and expertise and by having responsibility within their given area. The Radiographer will be able to recognise limitations in which they should consult their senior.

To ensure that patients are professionally cared for during the examination and their time in the department

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Clinical and Service Provision

To work independently as a Radiographer to a high professional standard and performing a wide variety of examinations within protocol, ensuring patient safety and providing assistance and guidance to qualified and unqualified staff in order to maintain these standards.

Effectively liaise with multi-disciplinary colleagues, patient and carers as required.

Triage referrals from a variety of sources/manage clinical priorities according to agreed protocols, working practices and KPIs.

Work autonomously to the standard set by the Directorate delivering individualised direct patient care.

Can work within a team and where required lead a small speciality team in order to deliver effective direct patient care, managing workflow and prioritising patients.

• Maintain up to date clinical competence and the highest professional standards.
• Practice within a risk benefit framework, having regard to the Biological effects of Radiation and IRMER Legislation where appropriate.

Ensure adherence to the pause and check and where required ensure that all generated images are appropriately and correctly labelled in line with trust requirements,

Where appropriate escalate image findings and where necessary carry out additional or adaptation of imaging.

Where there is a requirement, supply administer medicines within the legal framework and associated PGD.

Provide a seamless high quality service from referral through to justification, authorisation, imaging and intervention.

Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for the patient to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions related to their examination, intervention and management.

Escalate any concerns via the radiographic / professional structure as required.

To ensure the agreed quality standards for imaging services are met in accordance with local and national KPIs as required.

Report and raise concerns related to safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required, being conversant with trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental capacity and consideration of deprivation of liberty and the application of the principles of PREVENT(counter terrorism awareness)

Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between health care professionals.

Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained with accurate complete and up to date information regarding patient care and are kept in accordance with trust and directorate standards and processes.

Support the quality and standards of care provided by the team in clinical areas. Escalate any concerns to the appropriate line manager.

To work within the HCPC standards of proficiency for Radiographers and standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Where required participate in rosters that incorporate extended 7 day working and work on different sites in accordance with service needs.

Ensure that all equipment belonging to, and within radiology is operating safely. Report and stop the use of equipment where there is any risk to the patent, staff or itself.

Report and defects malfunctions or faults to the appropriate manufacturer. Record all actions taken with respect to such equipment and notify your line manager or site lead of actions taken.

Ensure the maintenance of safe, clean and tidy working environments, particularly the adherence of infection control procedures and promote and ensure the same among all staff.

Expected to participate in role expansion where required.

Demonstrate a flexible approach towards the hours and days of work, will participate in work and duties as required relevant to both the directorate and wider hospital.

To participate in any out of hours rota already established or established in the future.

Can where required undertake venepuncture and IV cannulation for administration of contrast media, IV flush and other maned medicines pertinent to departmental examination protocols in accordance with relevant PGD To deputise in the absence of the modality lead/deputy

Take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients and others. To report any accidents/incidents to a senior member of staff and on the datix system

To play an active role in clinical governance and demonstrate through everyday practice.

Be a RPS (with training) as required.

Professional Leadership

Support on the implementation and training of new techniques and equipment whilst ensuring that consistent competencies are achieved, signed off and documented in the appropriate way.

Support where required to ensure appropriate staffing of an area, liaising with other areas of the department to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained. To support with organising cover for both in and out of hours shifts i.e. when unavoidable absence occurs at short notice etc,,,

To escalate issues arising that impacts on service delivery to the modality leads and service managers.

To support with risk assessments associated with service provision or changes in practice.

Where relevant, observe and ensure adherence to IRR and IRMER in accordance with trust policies, procedures and local rules.

Where appropriate ensure the radiation safety of all individuals, in relevant working environments in accordance with the current IRR

When entitled to do so by the employer, undertake practitioner and operator roles within current IRMER and all amendments as appropriate to professional practice.

Promote team working, build rapport and collaborative working practices with multi-disciplinary teams. Liaise with inter hospital departments and personnel across organisational and professional groups. Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with other disciplines and organisations.

Act as a clinical role model demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and provide support and advice to other staff when necessary.

Participate in supporting staff on induction and training with regards to competency sign off.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or degree accepted for registration with the HCPC State registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• SOR IV injection certificate of competence
• Relevant post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years comprehensive MRI experience
• Experience of out of hours working
• Demonstrate experience in performing Quality Assurance
• Demonstrate experience in organising self and others, taking initiative and working without supervision
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement
• Experience in working in NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience and awareness of change within Radiology and new developments within MRI
• Experience in more specialist MRI imaging e.g. Cardiac MRI

Knowlege

Essential

• To understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of MHRA guidelines pertaining to MRI.

Desirable

• Good awareness of current National NHS priorities
• Good awareness of GIRFT / NICE guidelines relevant to MRI

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

Worcester Royal Hospital

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

The Medical Secretary will provide a professional, confidential, and comprehensive secretarial service to consultants, junior medical staff, and their teams. The role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating outpatient clinics and follow-up appointments, organising meetings and medical rotas, and acting as a key point of contact for patients, staff, and external stakeholders.

Working independently and using their own initiative, the post holder will manage a varied workload, respond professionally to enquiries, and ensure deadlines are met. They will support consultants with a range of administrative tasks, including those undertaking additional responsibilities such as teaching and medical education.

The post holder will work closely with the Senior Admin Lead to coordinate administrative workloads, supervise and appraise Band 2 and 3 administrative staff, and support the delivery of an efficient, high-quality administrative service. They will also work collaboratively with colleagues to provide cross-cover, contribute to service improvements, and ensure the smooth running of administrative and reception functions.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality while delivering excellent patient and staff support.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Competent working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy office / customer care environment
• Experience of working in Healthcare
• Experience of working in a supervisory role and delegating work
• Medical secretarial experience

Essential & Desirable

Essential

• Good General Education (eg. GCSE English and Maths A-C)
• QCF Business Administration Level 3
• QCF Customer Service Level 3
• QCF Team Leading Level 2 / First Line Management Level 3

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Aspen Centre

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall Aims and Key ResponsibilitiesTo ensure the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times for ophthalmology patients through the effective management of staff and resources.To provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model.To work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of ophthalmic care in the best interests of the patient and their family or carer Providing supervision, support and education to unqualified staff, qualified staff, students and new staff team members.To ensure auditing of and working towards the achievement of the NHS plan which relates to the outpatient environment. Encourage research based nursing care and practice within the department, discussing and changing practice where appropriate. Participation in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator, mentor, preceptor, role model to other members of the team. To provide clinical support supporting all aspects of the department including theatre, outpatient clinics, Acutes.

Patient Care

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. To actively participate in team nursing and the development of nursing care for the specific group of ophthalmic patients To ensure that evidence based practice is reviewed and where appropriate, changed. Also to identify where patient care could be improved and take steps through discussion and project management to develop and manage that change. To share and discuss and developments within the nursing or medical profession which may have an impact upon the outpatient service provided. To take any appropriate action to ensure the safety of all patients, ensuring that patient care is undertaken by appropriately skilled nurses. To report any accidents/incidents to Matron outpatients department To ensure that Trust Policies and Procedures are implemented and followed. Participate in development, setting and monitoring of standards, ensuring that acceptable levels are maintained, actioning any changes required.

Managerial Responsibilities

To take management responsibility for the Ophthalmology outpatient departments and Ophthalmology theatre on a day to day basis. Prepare the duty rota for staff, providing an effective well-balanced skill mix to meet the requirements of the service and to ensure the presence of a suitable qualified and experienced nurse at all times. To take the role of Laser Protection Supervisor as appointed by the Trust to manage all aspects of the health, safety and maintenance of five Class IV medical lasers in the department.Participate with the appropriate personnel, any issues regarding patient care or management concerns. Maintain custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering replacements, checking and administering all drugs in accordance with the Trust Drug Administration of Medicines Policy.To participate in audit relating to patient care, patient dependence and quality assurance.Ordering and maintaining adequate stocks of supplies and provisions within the department.To take all measures reasonably possible to ensure Health and Safety standards are met at all times, complying with the Health and Safety Policy and reporting all accidents/incidents to the General Manager Ophthalmology and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies. Maintain accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used. Maintain good relations and communications with all wards and departments with special emphasis on Accident and Emergency and theatres.Be conversant with Trust policies and Procedures and their mechanisms.To actively participate in departmental meetings, ensuring the dissemination of information to all staff and encouraging discussion among all staff.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities

To develop own teaching skills and lead in staff / student education and training.

To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.

To attend Trust / local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.

To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

To participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Programme.

To lead the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards, information leaflets and policies.

Research and Development Responsibilities

To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research and to maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice relating to Ophthalmology.

To undertake research and development programmes within the unit.

To provide clinical expertise acting as a resource for the Ophthalmology team.

To implement a team programme of training and education for the Ophthalmology team.

To ensure that the Ophthalmology nursing team have completed training and competencies to ensure safe and effective practice and report any related concerns to the Matron for the ophthalmology service.

Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities

To contribute in setting and lead on the monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issues relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance. To act as an investigator and undertake case studies following a clinical incident reporting to support the Matron for the Ophthalmology service. To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors. To lead in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality indicators.To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a clean and safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required.To respond to complaints in accordance with WAHT policy and complete action plans as appropriate.To support the development and implement new policies and guidelines into the service.To support the implementation of service development as appropriate and facilitate changes in service delivery.To maintain a safe unit and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are completed To review risk management policies within the department and ensure action plans are developed, implemented and monitored.

Resource Management Responsibilities

To ensure strong and effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model and undertake responsibility for the management of the service. To maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix for the service thorough effective e-rostering.To maintain staff records detailing staff compliance with mandatory training.To ensure an effective communication structure for the service is in place.To ensure team participation to maintain standards relating to clinical governance.To manage the Departmental budget and ensure effective resource management.To ensure effective use of appointment slots and ensure that any capacity issues are identified and addressed.To complete Performance, Development Review (PDR) for staff ensuring that learning needs are met through training, education and supervised practice. To implement, with direction from the Ophthalmology Matron, the WHAT grievance procedure to ensure early identification of staff capability and performance issues. To review and manage staff sickness/absence as per the WAHT policy and guidelines and in liaison with the Matron.To undertake recruitment and staff selection for the Ophthalmology Nursing team at Worcester

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Training
• RGN with current registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of management experience / training
• Post registration qualification or experience
• NMC recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of study at academic level 6
• Experience
• Experience at Band 6 within Ophthalmology or a related field.
• Departmental management experience.
• Department based teaching.
• Managing clinical risk and incidents
• Clinical audit activity.
• Risk assessment.
• Staff appraisals and PDR.
• Sickness absence / performance management.
• Complaints handling.
• Skills and Knowledge
• Evidence of being up to date with current NHS / professional issues.
• Experience and knowledge within the speciality or related field.
• Clinical credible.
• Evidence of teaching and development skills.
• Evidence of managing Change Organisation skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Awareness of health and safety issues, and management.
• Able to prioritise.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Able to produce written reports and articulate concerns regarding patient care / safety issues.
• Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and the application of clinical governance.
• Computer literate as appropriate to the post.
• Personal Qualities
• NMC Code
• Knowledge of person centred care.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity & rights.

Desirable

• Qualified in IVT
• Knowledge of the health, safety and maintenance of ophthalmic class 4 therapeutic lasers.

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

Key Duties:

• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families. Develops and maintains positive relationships, supports informed decision makers and respects the woman's and her families wishes, with particular attention to when the family unit is separated, or mom/baby is critically ill.
• Understand the MSWs scope of practice and the importance of the role within national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.

Administrative Duties:

• Ensure that all clinical documentation written or electronic is accurately and confidentially collected, updated, stored and filed in accordance with local information governance and record keeping policy and guidance.
• Provide administrative support to the maternity team, both in the hospital and community settings.
• Participate in tracking, obtaining, and filing clinical records as required in line with local policy and guidance.

Professional Attitudes and Responsibilities

• Convey an approachable and professional manner to all mothers and their families and demonstrates an awareness of discriminatory attitudes and challenges this behaviour to promote equality. This will appreciate protected characteristics and recognize how to support these people from these groups. This includes age, disability, gender reassignment, Marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, Sex and Sexual orientation (Equality Act 2010)
• Ensure that knowledge of local safeguarding policy and procedure is maintained.
• To be vigilant of Child Protection issues and refer issues of concern in a timely manner to registered midwife complying with legal requirements.

Training Responsibilities:

• Attend all statutory and mandatory training as and when required.
• Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required to ensure a contemporaneous knowledge base and skill set is maintained.
• Participate in annual individual performance review process, whereby objectives will be agreed, performance monitored, and personal development needs discussed.
• To act as a role model and participate in training for their colleagues and peers, recognising the impact of personal behaviour on the culture and performance of the department, and the experience of service users.

Safe Environment:

• Be conversant with the local infection control policy, whilst ensuring mandates are always adhered to.
• Act responsibly in respect of colleagues health, safety and welfare following safety at work practices including lone working, whilst working in compliance with local health and safety policy and guidance.
• Ensure the cleanliness of equipment in all clinical and non-clinical areas and assist the midwife in appropriately preparing the birthing environment.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in all clinical settings, and equipment is available; escalate any depletion of stock or resources in a timely manner.
• Assist in stocking up and cleaning all home birth team equipment if required.
• Ensure the working order of equipment, reporting any concerns, faults or breakages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Report any incidents or concerns using the local risk management reporting system and escalate such concerns or incidents appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in the audit of standards within the unit if appropriate.

Care of the Woman:

• Manage own time and caseload effectively whilst prioritising care needs for women and their babies under care under the direction and supervision of the midwife in antenatal, postnatal clinics, community hubs or home settings to ensure if appropriate the principles of continuity of carer are applied.
• Escort women and their families between clinical areas as required
• Assist with the admission, orientation and discharge of women and their babies in accordance with local policy and guidance.
• Communicate effectively and clarifies understanding with women and their families in all settings and be able to select appropriate methods to communicate when a disability or complexity may exist.
• Understand and gains valid consent prior to action or providing care.
• Undertake baseline/routine observations and measurements (and escalate any deviation from the normal range) to the named midwife or appropriate member of the multi-professional team.
• Support women during clinical procedures and act as chaperone when requested to do so by the midwifery or obstetric team.
• Provide support to labouring women if asked to do so, and under the supervision of the midwife, this may include application of TENS machine or teaching breathing and Massage techniques.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary blood sampling in line with national standards and local policy and guidance following completion of the appropriate competencies.
• Assist in the maintenance and understand the principles of good bladder care, removal of catheter and disposal of equipment following infection control policy and to document accurately the fluid balance.
• Assist in the nutrition and hydration needs of women.
• Assist women with mobilisation following surgical procedures and remove of dressings or cannula under direction of the midwife.
• Assist with the transportation of blood products if asked to do so and have an awareness of the storage requirements.

Health Promotion and Screening:

• Maintains a contemporary knowledge base about local and national antenatal and newborn screening services and signposts women and their families to appropriately qualified practitioners if they are undecided or have concerns.
• Has an understanding and can advise families about newborn blood spot screening, immunisations and can produce GROW Charts following successful completion of the appropriate competencies.
• Recognises and promotes the principles of behaviour changes required in health promotion activities including diet, food hygiene, exercise, personal hygiene and smoking cessation. (For example, assess CO levels and signposting to local service appropriately as per policy guidance).
• To complete the relevant documentation for screening test performed in the maternity records.
• To recognise any deterioration in mental and emotional wellbeing and respond appropriately, escalating to midwife to enable an appropriate care pathway.
• To be aware of and understand the current policy and service frameworks for mental health (e.g. Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Health Act).
• To be aware of perinatal mental health issues and the appropriate referral pathway and to escalate to multi-disciplinary team and concerns noted within home or hospital setting.

• Be aware of the main constituents of human milk and their function, including Colostrum and Mature breastmilk. Appreciate the importance and the role of human milk and breastfeeding to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for infants, their mothers and the wider family and in promoting and protecting public health
• Understand the functional anatomy and physiology of lactation and hormonal influences on milk production and mothering, as well as the role of the Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL)
• Be able to describe the key practices that facilitate the initiation and have the knowledge and skills to support maintenance of breastfeeding
• Understand and have an overview of circumstances which can affect lactation and breastfeeding and be able to support mothers to overcome common challenges and make appropriate referrals when necessary (e.g. midwife/health visitor/infant feeding lead).
• Be able to support parents who formula feed to do so responsively and as safely as possible including minimising the risks, to make up feeds as safely as possible, how to sterilise equipment, how to hold a baby and pace the feeds.
• Importance of skin-to-skin contact to support infant feeding and how to facilitate this within practice promoting responsive feeding to feeding cues.
• Understanding principles and mechanisms of attachment and positioning for effective feeding in line with BFI standards.
• Understands how to protect breastfeeding should supplementation be required.
• Expression and storage of breastmilk to include hand and pump expression technique and the use of cup feeding.
• Develop an understanding of the importance of secure mother-infant attachment and the impact this has on health and emotional wellbeing, irrespective of feeding method.
• Understand the importance of the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA Resolutions (the Code) and how it impacts on practice.

Care of the Newborn:

• Undertake neonatal observations under direct and indirect supervision and escalate any deviations from the normal range appropriately and in a timely manner, following the completion of competency practical and theoretical training.
• Observe the overall wellbeing of the newborn and escalate any concerns to named midwife or multi-professional team in a timely manner.
• Provide practical support and transition to parenthood for new parents when caring for their newborn, whilst promoting safety, bonding and teaching parenting skills in both the hospital and home settings.
• To assist or perform neonatal blood sampling including tests such as newborn blood spot and Serum bilirubin ratio (SBR) test, following successful completion of appropriate competency as directed by the midwife

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience
• Care certificate

Desirable

• Commit to undertake in-house training
• Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with members of the public

Desirable

• One years formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
• Experience of using hospital patient record system
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of providing high quality care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
• Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
• Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
• Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• IT / computer skills

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Risk Assessment: This post involves handling medical notes and VDU work. Individuals may be exposed to violence and aggression.

Job Purpose: The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative/receptionist service to the department. This will include making appointments on computerised systems in accordance with agreed policies and procedures, filing of notes and inputting data required for audits.

Key and General Duties: Use of manual and computerised systems including PAS, Bluespier, EZ notes, Sunrise to:

Maintain and check patient registration details and demographic information

Retrieve patient information

Record the issue and receipt of records on the PAS case note tracking system

To check EZ notes and ensure they are available for planned TCIs

Maintain patient EZnotes folders by:

Filing reports, correspondence, forms etc in an ordered manner, to facilitate the efficient retrieval of such documentation on request.

Repairing case notes folders

Making up new folders, registering patients

Ordering stationary suppliers when required

Inputting date for audits

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• No essential experience required

Desirable

• Previous clerical/reception experience within a hospital

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of second/comprehensive education
• None required training will be given
• Good organisational / time management skills including contact with general public
• Good clear handwriting
• Ability to work as part of a ward team and on own initiative
• Basic numeracy
• Able to work in a team
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Awareness of self-presentation suitable for the workplace.
• Flexibility
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours: -
• Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for
• help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share
• ideas and concerns.
• Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting
• and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others.
• Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness,
• valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives.

Desirable

• Any recognised typing qualifications
• Previous clerical/reception experience within a hospital
• Basic IT skills
• PAS, EZ notes, Bluespier, Sunrise, ICE skills
• Understanding health and safety

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

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

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specfics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specifics.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specifics.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specifics.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specifics.

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

St Richard’s Hospice

Address

Wildwood Drive

Worcester

WR5 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed understanding of payroll / pensions / finance administration procedures acquired through formal training to NVQ Level 4 /AAT Technician level or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing advice and guidance on a range of complex payroll / pensions / finance queries.
• Experience of producing reports and data through Excel including the use of pivot tables, formulae and functions.
• Experience of developing office / administration procedures.

Desirable

• NHS Payroll / Pension experience
• Good working knowledge of ESR and Pensions Online

Knowledge

Essential

• To continue and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme and other pension schemes

Desirable

• Previous NHS Pension Scheme experience including use of Pensions Online.

Skills

Essential

• Advanced computing / keyboard skills
• Effective use of Microsoft office products i.e. Work, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to carry out complex calculations and determine action to be taken
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
• Ability to analyse complex data and to present this in a meaningful manner to the end user
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to prioritise and work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specfics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specifics.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specifics.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specifics.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specifics.

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

St Richard’s Hospice

Address

Wildwood Drive

Worcester

WR5 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide competent and skilled care of women with Urogynaecological problems working within a multidisciplinary team. Care will be provided under both direct and indirect supervision within due regard for local and national guidelines

To work as a specialist nursing resource within the outpatient setting not simultaneously as a registered nurse member of the clinic staff.

The Urogynaecology specialist nurse will sit within the Specialist Nurse rota and be available to attend specialist clinics across the county Monday to Friday to ensure Urogynaecology patients needs are met.

To assist with the further development of and provide day to day clinical care within the Specialist Urogynaecology Service for Worcestershire.

To provide effective leadership to more junior staff and to act as a positive role model.

As a member of the gynaecology directorate multidisciplinary team to have responsibility for ensuring assessment of care needs, development and evaluation of programmes of care ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients.

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in primary and secondary and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.

To contribute to the continuing development of practice to all members of the directorate. To supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff as appropriate.

To liaise closely with the Lead Urogynaecology nurse and any external mentors to ensure training needs are being met.

To act in the best interests of the patient in situations where they are unable to make an informed choice for themselves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical

With indirect supervision to be responsible for the day-to-day care of urogynaecological patients visiting the department. Assessment of care needs to include simple and complex clinical problems of the patient.

Specialist nursing duties may include but are not limited to:

Pre and post operative visiting of Urogynaecology patients

Management of women with vaginal pessary including audit and database

Ante natal and post-natal visiting as requested by Obstetric team

Enhance the communication link between primary and secondary care multidisciplinary team

Assist with patients positioning, and placement of lines for urodynamic testing.

Carry out simple Urodynamic testing including reporting of results.

Perform stand-alone flow studies

Perform bladder scanning

Insertion / changing of vaginal pessary for prolapse management

Teaching of Clean intermittent self-catheterisation

Review of conservative management pathways as part of a planned programme of care

Attendance at monthly MDT meeting

Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the patient whose needs may be predictable or unpredictable and / or unstable and changing to ensure delivery of high standards of care

To attend and complete any courses required by the trust or the BSUGs to ensure safe clinical development and competency

To identify the requirements of the patient needs in elective / emergency situations and have the knowledge and skills to act accordingly

To establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters to overcome any problems in communication and to ensure that appropriate information is shared, and patient needs are met.

To support and involve patients / clients / carers relatives and liaise with and coordinate other members of the primary and secondary care multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of individualised care.

To be responsible for maintaining patients records within agreed standards to ensure the care management plan is communicated to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Adopt a positive approach to infection control, actively contributing to infection control policy and practice.

2. Management / Leadership

To contribute to the effective use of physical, financial and human resources

To provide training when requested to new registered and non-registered staff i.e HCAs and student nurses. To provide advice and support ensuring safe and effective care and that educational needs are met.

Contribute to discussion, debate and influence change in practice underpinned by research that is evidence based. This will include assisting the lead nurse in development of guidelines and policy with specific reference to endometriosis.

Act as a team leader where appropriate ensuring effective teamwork and promote healthy working relations with support from mentor /trainer.

Monitor and maintain own and others health, safety and security

To work within an ethical framework utilising the NMC code of conduct, defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department, organisation to promote safe and effective evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement.

To understand and take ownership of own training pathway with due consideration of the requirements of the BSUG

In the absence of the Lead Urogynaecology nurse when asked to take charge of an identified area of work and manage the standards of care and daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of junior staff to ensure smooth running of the area.

3. Education and Continuing Professional Development

To maintain competency and produce evidence demonstrating continued professional development in the role of the specialist nurse for urogynaecology.

To be conversant and comply with trust policies and regulations ensure attendance at trust mandatory training sessions and those deemed necessary to role. To identify with Lead Nurse and Consultant when further competency / development is required.

To participate in personal / career development plan to maintain and develop attitudes, skills and knowledge facilitating personal and professional growth to maximise contribution to and quality of service delivery.

To support the personal and professional growth of new, registered and non-registered staff, in order to maximise their contribution to and quality of service delivery.

To participate fully in the implementation of staff personal development plans to facilitate on-going development.

4. Quality / Research and Development

To contribute to the audit of Urogynaecology services and develop a working knowledge of reporting system and quality initiatives within field of Urogynaecology.

Demonstrate research awareness and ability to participate in and regularly support on-going research in nursing / medical practice, clinical trials, medical research and equipment testing.

To work within an ethical and legal framework utilising the NMC code of professional conduct, defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department / organisation to promote safe and effective evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement.

To work within the guidance described within the BSUG accreditation statement.

Propose changes within own area of work using evidence-based practice.

Report and investigate when delegated incidents in relation to urogynaecology nurse role and services using the DATIX reporting system.

5. Professional

To always maintain a professional attitude developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council Standards and Guidelines.

To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the Lead Urogynaecology nurse

Participate in research projects where appropriate, report findings within a multidisciplinary framework.

Implement research where appropriate.

6. Personnel.

Participate in devising induction programmes for newly appointed staff.

To assist the Department manager in monitoring staff performance when requested.

To assist Lead Urogynaecology nurse in the maintenance of day-to-day discipline within the department.

To inform the Lead nurse / responsible consultant of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance, and taking appropriate action where required.

This job description will be subject to discussion and periodic review and may subsequently be changed by mutual agreement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration, post-registration qualification in urogynaecology or relevant to speciality, First Degree in health-related subject (or equivalent) or be willing to undertake Experience in gynaecological/female urological nursing/continence care at least 3 years, Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification in urogynaecology / women's health Higher degree in health-related subject (or to undertake within a year of being in post)

Experience

Essential

• Teaching experience, research experience, knowledge of statistics & report writing. Recognised advanced practice assessment skills, including physical assessment; history-taking; electing and recommending appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions Adequate computer literacy skills Ability to deliver informal lectures to a high standard Ability to deliver informal lectures to a high standard Ability to set and monitor standards

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

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Leadership
• Time management of self and others
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
• Problem solving

Desirable

• Experience of change management

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• First/Second Registered Nurse

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and Adaptable
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desirable

• Works well as part of a team

Experience

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area

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

Leominster Community Hospital

Leominster Community Hospital

Herefordshire

HR6 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Communication

To provide and receive routine information which requires tact and persuasive skills and where there may be barriers to understanding e.g. liaising with a diverse range of colleagues Trust wide.

Maintain good communication links with contractors.

Communicate, establish and maintain professional relationships with:

• External contractors
• Infection Control Department
• Heads of Nursing and Matrons
• Ward Managers
• Senior Trust staff

Liaise with other departments and services to disseminate information efficiently.

Regularly communicate, establishing and reporting baseline responsibility with direct line manager.

Develop, and maintain effective links with Heads of Nursing/ Matrons, and clinical staff across all units Trust wide.

Ability to provide appropriate written information to the Hotel Services Senior Managers and participate in any review of service specifications

Ensure that any breach in standards is reported promptly to your line Manager.

Liaise with Contract Managers and take appropriate action to advise, resolve and rectify any shortfalls as necessary.

Domestic Services

In line with the Domestic Cleaning specification:

Monitoring of Ward and departmental areas to an agreed schedule and document as appropriate

Produce action plan for contractor with any shortfalls in cleaning standards with appropriate targets highlighted

If any maintenance/ nursing/equipment issues found raise with relevant department

Spots checks to ensure cleanliness issue have been rectified within the agreed timeframe

Results spread sheet to be updated to Assistant General Manager - Hotel Services on a weekly basis

Linen Services

Quarterly stock take of staff uniforms

Monitoring of the Contracted Linen Supplier to ensure compliance with specification

Portering

Auditing of specific tasks within portering function such as waste trails, soiled linen process, patient movements in conjunction with the Hotel Service Managers

Catering

Participating in the auditing of Patient Food delivery service from main/ward kitchen to patient to include temperature/taste testing.

General Duties

Producing and typing up of all audit results in a timely manner

Participation in the Patient Led Assessments for the Care Environment (PLACE) annual programme

Assist with processing of invoices for all sections under Hotel Services Department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• Communications and customer relations skills
• Professional qualification -Level 3 in Customer Service or NVQ or higher in environmental or similar level education or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of monitoring/auditing of standard and procedure
• Experience gained preferably within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to plan workload and work under pressure
• Good working knowledge of confidentiality
• Computer keyboard skills
• Able to deal, liaise and communicate with all levels of staff
• Knowledge of departmental/staffing structures within NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Articulate and polite
• Responsible and reliable
• Co-operative and flexible
• Able to rationalise and deal with moderate issues/problems
• Good organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work additional hours if required
• Appropriate independent means of transport

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

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE Undergraduate Coordinator:

Undergraduate Teaching Academy

PAY BAND Band 4

HOURS Full time

REPORTS TO: Administrative Lead & Deputy Administrative Lead

Undergraduate Teaching Academy

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Administrative Lead & Deputy Administrative Lead

Undergraduate Teaching Academy

JOB PURPOSE

The Undergraduate Teaching Academy operates across the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and this post is responsible for assisting the Administrative Lead in the smooth running of the administration service that supports undergraduate medical education at the Trust.

The post holder will be required to work closely with colleagues in the Undergraduate Teaching Academy and with colleagues at each of the Trusts Education Centres, including Consultants, Teaching Fellows, Clinical Skills Facilitators, Simulation faculty and administration staff and also work on their own initiative to help provide an efficient, professional and friendly service and in order to provide specific placement timetables/teaching programmes to achieve student learning outcomes.

The Undergraduate Teaching Academy accommodates students from both Warwick, Birmingham and Three Counties Medical Schools. Students attend their MBChB clinical placements and each University supplies a curriculum to achieve the MBChB Degree, with each year having specific placements. The Undergraduate Teaching Academy provides a service and a responsibility to the universities to put timetables/teaching programmes in place for each placement whether individual or generic in order that learning objectives can be met to produce foundation doctors in line with the GMC Outcomes for Graduates https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/standards-and-outcomes/outcomes-for-graduates/outcomes-for-graduates

Standards need to be reached and sustained as failure to do so means that student numbers may be reduced/removed which impacts directly on Trust income.

This role has a countywide remit so the postholder will be required to provide cover at each of the Undergraduate Offices.

DIMENSIONS

The post has no supervisory responsibility. The Trust currently takes medical students from the University of Birmingham and University of Warwick Medical Schools.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Administration Manager, Academy Head, Deputy Academy Head, Consultants, other clinical and non clinical staff involved in undergraduate education, medical students, accommodation officer, other users of the Centre

External

Staff at the Medical Schools at local universities

Other external users of the Medical Education Centres

RISK ASSESSMENT

Work with display screen equipment and electrical equipment when setting up courses and meetings.Occasional moving of furniture/room dividers to alter room settings in the Centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for ensuring that rooms/clinical spaces are booked relating to the preparation of timetables, teaching and related to the correct parties.

To manage and organize induction programmes for affiliated university students years, liaising with colleagues to deliver specific sessions, welcome and admin packs, updating documents as necessary either paper based or electronically via WAHT UG website.

To deputize for Administration Manager as necessary to present student inductions.

To gain and understand knowledge of procedures and practices relating to Undergraduate Medical Education and individual year placements, in order to prepare specific timetables/teaching programmes/standard procedures relating to the MBChB curriculum subject to overview by Administration Manager.

To monitor and update student placement database, identifying and escalating matters of concern to Administration Manager.

To communicate and negotiate with colleagues, eg, consultants, speciality doctors, nurses etc. to provide teaching opportunities in a demanding environment to ensure that student learning objectives are met.

Responsible for ensuring colleagues and students are aware of changes to timetables/teaching programmes either via email or the utilization of a live timetable platform.

To act as primary point of reference for all undergraduate enquiries and to provide empathy to colleagues and students in sensitive, confidential situations, identifying and escalating matters of concern to Administrative Lead.

Responsible for liaising with Senior Academy Tutors in relation to a specific placement to arrange weekly meetings, teaching and End of Placement reviews.

Assist with the organization, preparation and completion of paperwork for end of semester/student block evaluations liaising with Senior Academic Tutors and ensuring assessments etc. are uploaded onto the correct University software, eg, Canvas.

To provide cover for Band 3 Admin Officer as and when appropriate.

To ensure that all documents, electronic and paper based are kept and maintained to GDPR standard as directed by Administration Manager.

To provide cover when necessary on the WRH/AGH site, and to cross cover/ deputize for the Administrative Lead as and when necessary.

To prepare for and assist at undergraduate examinations held on both the Alexandra and Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites including patient liaison and catering etc.

To provide contacts/introductions to assist medical students in organizing additional opportunities throughout the Trust, eg, paramedic shift/morgue attendance/additional clinics etc. including the shadowing of current junior medical staff identifying the need to escalate to Administrative Lead as and when necessary.

To attend meetings, as appropriate for our affiliated universities to ensure knowledge and understanding is kept up to date regarding changes in curriculum etc.

To support the Administrative Lead in the preparation of all material and visits in respect of quality assurance visits etc. as appropriate

To support the Administrative Lead in the preparation of all material and visits in respect of quality assurance visits etc. as appropriate

Please see attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Educated to Diploma level

Desirable

• Willing to undertake further training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to approach to duties and able to use own initiative if required
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Able to work as part of a team
• Willingness to assist other education centre users as required

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Competent in the use of MS Office, ability to produce documents in a range of formats
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with staff at all levels, including an ability to communicate sensitively, tactfully or assertively as required
• Confident telephone manner
• Good organisational skills
• Able to produce accurate and timely work.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise work effectively

Desirable

• Knowledge of structure of NHS and medical terminology
• Basic understanding of medical education

Experience

Essential

• Good organisational and administrative skills, evidenced by previous experience in an administrative role

Desirable

• Experience of a medical setting

Other job requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to travel locally between sites, or off-site meetings as required.
• Committed to continued personal development of self.
• Able to undertake manual handling duties for example to set up rooms for planned courses or examinations.

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

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

A full job description and salary information is attached and available for you to download and review.

Further information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary £50,000 per annum

Contract 12 month fixed term

Hours Per Week 36

Hours of Work Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00 | Friday 09:00 to 15:30

Location Hybrid working with visits to BPAS Head office typically on a monthly basis. This could vary depending on project needs. Travel may also be required to other BPAS locations in line with business needs

Head Office Orion House, 2 Athena Dr, Tachbrook Park Dr, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick CV34 6RQ

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

General

Essential

• Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
• Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• This role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday. Can you commit to this working pattern?
• This is a hybrid contract with travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa typically once a month. This could be more depending on project needs. Are you able to travel to Leamington Spa?
• Are you aware this role is on a 12 month FTC?

Desirable

• Please add any further information or statements, if required, to support your application.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent working experience

Desirable

• Recognised project management qualification (or desire to acquire one)

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience managing projects from initiation to delivery, including planning, risk management, and reporting
• Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives

Desirable

• Experience supporting change initiatives or service improvement projects
• Experience in regulated or healthcare-related environments

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques (e.g., Agile, Prince2, or hybrid approaches).
• Tell me about your awareness of governance, compliance, and risk management processes in projects

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

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

British Pregnancy Advisory Service

Orion House, Athena Drive

Tachbrook Park

WARWICK

CV34 6RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

The practice offer a full range of appointments, both pre-bookable and same day. We have a robust 'same day access' model, which is constantly under review to ensure optimisation and efficiency with regards to balancing patient demands and capacity.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Contribute on a pro rata basis to Extended Access.

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.

Assess the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting of data for audit purposes.

Contribute to successful achievement of the Quality Outcomes Framework and additional service obligations.

In general, the post holder will be required to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in 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

• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• 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.

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

Severn Valley Medical Practice

Address

Henwick Halt Medical Practice

1 Ingles Drive, St Johns

Worcester

WR2 5HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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