Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.

To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.

To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.

To contribute to the research and development of the department.

To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with local Trust arrangements and Trust Policy.

To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures

To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.

To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately

To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
• Qualified to undertake on-call work on the SPR Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise by time of appointment.

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

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

To practice as a Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) Registered BMS in accordance with Statutory Regulations, Professional Standards, WAH NHS Trust and local Policies & Procedures including Health & Safety.

To maintain high professional standards by continual professional development and be competent in the performance of tests and investigations undertaken.

Supervise and co-ordinate the day-to-day operations of a component section or sections of the laboratory including General Bacteriology, specialist Containment Level 3 Facility, Environmental, Mycology and Parasitology on a rotational basis.

JOB PURPOSE:

Daily supervise routine and specialised diagnostic investigations on potentially infectious patient and environmental samples using manual and automated techniques.

Frequently handles potentially highly infectious and known highly infectious material in order to perform subjective interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results.

Daily supervises and co-ordinates the day-to-day operations of a section or sections of the laboratory, solving complex analytical problems to ensure a high standard of work that is completed in a safe and timely manner.

Knows how to proceed in the event of a technical / analytical non-conformance and when to inform the Quality Manager and Laboratory Manager

Completes non-conformance record forms and submits to the Senior BMS/Quality Lead and / or Quality Manager.

Daily record and report results, in electronic form and / or verbally, to persons authorized to receive them. Informs Medical staff of significant / urgent results.

Daily perform technical validation of electronic reports using DSE prior to release to Medical Microbiologists

Frequently perform tasks that include accuracy, precision and the use and maintenance of specialist equipment.

Maintain equipment logs, for the General Bacteriology Section, including maintenance and repair.

Participate in the maintenance and revision of Equipment Standard Operating Procedures.

Frequently offer specialist technical advice to Medical staff, patients and other service users on validity of results including reference ranges, appropriate specimens / sampling and turnaround times.

To participate in induction, training and supervision of AP, MLA, Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS, Band 6 BMS and other staff and visitors in all relevant aspects of laboratory work including Health & Safety as directed by the Laboratory Manager

To develop and maintain the Departmental Competency Assessment schemes for Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS, Band 6 & 7 BMS, AP, MLA & DEC staff in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager.

To participate in own competency assessment scheme.

Participate in personally and perform Trust Personal Development Review (PDR) for AP, MLA, Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS and Band 6 BMS staff and inform the Laboratory Manager of any training and development needs.

To participate in the sickness management and return to work for all staff sickness

Monitor stocks of kits, reagents and consumables and report supply deficiencies to the appropriate AP and / or Senior BMS.

To participate in the maintenance of the Quality Management System including, internal and external quality control and assurance in accordance with UKAS, HCPC, and other Accreditation bodies.

To be a nominated Microbiology Audit Officer and conduct audit of vertical, horizontal and examination audits in accordance with the Laboratory Audit Programme.

To co-operate with the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and Standard Operating Procedures as required.

Develop, maintain, and review Standard Operating Procedures in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and the Quality Manager

To participate in Clinical Trials / Research and Development as directed by a Consultant Microbiologist.

Present scientific, technical data and audit data at staff meetings using appropriate communication tools.

To assist in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff within line management responsibility.

Knows how to respond to a major incident in accordance with Trust Policy.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental Training Officer To liaise with the BMSs responsible for IQA in order to determine training needs of staff within the department and organise training workshops as required.

To co-ordinate the external assessment process for the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) Certificate of Competence Portfolio for Trainee Biomedical Scientists (BMSs)

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop and maintain training programmes for Trainee BMSs, MLAs and co-ordinate the delivery of training.

Named Department contact for the IBMS

Participate in the departmental induction process for newly appointed BMS, MLA, Trainee BMS, clerical staff and work experience students.

Co-ordinate requests for internal training and ensure that the correct application procedures are followed prior to authorisation by the Laboratory Manager. Liaise with the Education & Training Department and other pathology Training Officers regarding the co-ordination of work experience requests and placements.

Liaise with the Trust Training Department and external Training Providers

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager organise technical workshops.

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop and maintain the continuing professional development (CPD) programme within the department.

Apply for IBMS CPD accreditation for training activities (where appropriate) and issue certificates for accredited activitie

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop, implement and maintain the staff competency assessment programmes and identify training needs as required.

Maintains records for all training, competency assessment and CPD activities including, internal, external and Trust activities.

Ensure that all staff are issued with a Personal Development Portfolio and assist staff with the use of the Portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with HCPC
• IBMS approved Masters [MSc] degree
• Member of the IBMS
• Certificate of Expert practice: Training (or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience and CPD)

Desirable

• IBMS Higher Specialist Examination
• ILM Level 3 or above (or equivalent)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current training requirements of Healthcare Scientists
• Evidence of ongoing participation in CPD
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Produce accurate and timely work including record keeping

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Good leadership and motivational qualities
• Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years experience in an NHS Microbiology Laboratory post Specialist Portfolio
• Supervisory experience.
• Training, mentoring and staff development experience

Desirable

• Experience in the recruitment of staff.
• Evidence of formal NHS training (e.g.interview/appraisal training, equipment training courses, IT training etc.)
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues within a microbiology laboratory setting
• Experience of working at a senior level within Microbiology.
• Awareness of accreditation requirements and quality management systems.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can work as part of a team
• Good leadership and motivational qualities
• Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
• Good interpersonal skills.

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

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

Principle duties will be in one of the following areas within Storage, transport driving and library office:

Storage

Collect all items for storage from trust departments on request this involves lifting and handling

File into storage facility

Record location of storage items on spreadsheet

Check contents of all boxes are relevant for storage

Contact department if inappropriate items stored i.e. passed destruction dates

Retrieve paperwork or items from storage boxes on request

Investigate and find paperwork for areas that have not made a list of contents for the box they have sent to storage; use the information you have for all other boxes belonging to that area to check inside each one

Monitor destruction dates

When destruction date identified for disposal contact department storing items to confirm the date is correct and item can be disposed of

Dispose of any items that pass the destruction date securely in confidential waste

Ensure the storage facility is clean and tidy and there are no obstructions

Ensure storage facility alarm is set and doors are secure before you move away from the building

Transport

Driving and taking responsibility of the trust vehicles including:

Hold a clean driving licence

Inform manager immediately should you be given any points on your licence

Read and adhere to Workplace Transport Policy

Read and adhere to Drivers handbook

Receive full training on lifting and handling protocol

Adhere to all Trust protocol regarding usage of all vehicles, taking responsibility during usage

Have full training in use of electric cars

Deliver and collect daily from Stratford-Upon-Avon, Ellen Badger and Rehab Hospital

Collect and deliver Pharmacy drugs to other hospitals and patients prescriptions to their homes

Have full spillage training for transporting Pharmacy items

Collect and deliver Orthotics boxes to other hospitals and patients items to their homes

Collect and deliver Scanning Bureau boxes to home workers

Collect and deliver community boxes

Ad-hoc collection and deliveries to meet the trust needs

Maintaining the trust vehicles including:

• Ensure electric cars are fully charged
• Tyre pressure is maintained
• Van petrol level is sufficient
• Clean all vehicles inside and out when in your use

Be prepared to work after shift hours as driving runs may over-run

Liaise with all parties involved in transport of items

Health Record Duties

Print lists for specific forthcoming clinics and admissions

Pull Patient Healthcare Records (PHCR) for specific clinics, referrals and TCIs from file to send to Scanning Bureau (SB)

Deliver by hand PHCR to SB for priority scanning

Ensure active/temporary records are issued for selected clinics, planned admissions and emergency admissions following process in line with SBs SOP

Inform SB of any requests where PHCR are already with them waiting to be scanned

Make extensive efforts to locate the original PHCR in the records library This will include checking the batch lists, searching last known location

When PHCR are located off site, telephone the relevant hospital/ organisation and request their return

Process deceased PHCR to include calculating their destruction date, following national guidelines

Track deceased records on Lorenzo and ensure reference box number is entered in the comments

Add deceased box reference number to spreadsheet

Merge complex duplicate registrations, contact GPs if required

Process sensitive adoption information including:

• Remove old details and NHS number
• Endeavour to find new details for patient
• Merge when confirmed same patient

Input and extract data from Lorenzo and NHS Strategic Tracing Service

Locate and physically amalgamate the PHCR where appropriate or forward any documentation to the SB if one record has already been scanned

Pre-register and deliver new folders for unknown babies born at Warwick Hospital prior to birth ensuring Delivery Suite have sufficient stock each week

Run Pregnancy Estimated Delivery Date (EDD) report 2-3 times prior to month of delivery with the first run at least 3 months ahead. Any notes in file for upcoming deliveries are sent to SB

Create active folder for all EDD pregnancies

Register new patients to the Trust ensuring beyond reasonable doubt they do not already have a UR number allocated by checking previous surnames, DOB and different spellings etc.

Amend demographic details on Lorenzo (including deaths) as notified by patient letter, telephone call, GP, etc.

Pre-register and deliver new folders for A&E Unknown patients

Any A&E Unknown patients registered using the pre-registered PIDs, locate folder issued and try to find details of the patient, update Lorenzo, merge with current PID if already registered

Monitor A&E Unknown patient folders and issue new ones keeping limit at 50 available

Pre-register Major Incidents patients using the phonetic alphabet spreadsheet so as not to duplicate names

Prepare new folders for Major Incidents patients inserting all relevant and up to date paperwork

Track and file Future Appointment Shelf active records into library

Participate in all audit requests

Order from off-site storage company the return of the original PHCR

Any loose paperwork post 2014 sent to SB

Pre 2014 historical paperwork check notes location. If paper records still in library, then file. If record is already scanned send to SB

Check Health Records email daily and process requests

Answer telephone queries

Open and distribute incoming post Redirect patients private mail as necessary to wards, other hospitals or to patients home address making sure to avoid distress to relatives if patient is deceased

Log and return other hospitals PHCR

Frequent lifting of heavy boxes and movement of cages obtaining PHCR is required

Remove confidential waste ensuring in appropriate bags and dispose of accordingly

Ensure work area cleaned daily

All Other Duties

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Track PHCR using the computerised system to the correct location

Liaise with security when visiting remote areas. Use and return keys to office

Ensure storage library alarm is set and building is secure before you leave

To perform general administrative duties in order to maintain the effective working of the Health Records Department

Exposure to sensitive/distressing case note contents

Exposure to dust from storage of historic records

Perform basic maintenance of printer and bar code machine

Reporting of IT, maintenance and supply problems

Report all incidents

Photocopying

Frequently use a VDU (50+% of daily hours worked)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education
• Must have literacy and numeric skills
• Provide evidence of computer skills
• NVQ II or equivalent level knowledge

Desirable

• Previous knowledge of Lorenzo an advantage

Experience

Essential

• Driving/Storage experience
• Health Records experience
• Previous clerical experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of working to deadlines

Skills

Essential

• Articulate and able to communicate clearly: verbally and written
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively as a team member
• An understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• Competent to communicate with all grades of staff and public

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Recognises own limitations
• Receptive to change
• Flexible
• Demonstrate and use own initiative

Other

Essential

• Clean Driving Licence
• Keen to develop personal skills

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

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical/Technical

To work as part of a team throughout the Trusts ultrasound departments as indicated on the weekly timetable. Performing clinical ultrasound examinations unsupervised and issue reports for examinations performed for a broad range of patients, from all sources of referral.

To carry out all ultrasound examinations unsupervised to the highest possible standard in line with departmental procedures and protocols.

Issue written reports on scan findings in a clear and concise way recommending follow up within agreed timescales, referral and further imaging as appropriate.

Demonstrate skills in a wide range of ultrasound examinations according to qualification, with regard to obstetric and gynaecological and general abdominal examinations, and be able to perform scans on high risk patients, and of a complex nature.

To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings to the section lead or Radiology Manager.

Ensure correct patient and clinical details are entered into radiology system, ultrasound equipment and archive.

To participate in quality control programmes for ultrasound equipment as required.

Managerial

Manages own personal daily departmental schedules ensuring all exams are managed within agreed departmental/Trust timeframes.

Assists with organisation of departmental ultrasound referrals where appropriate, ensuring patient flow is maintained.

To assist with the setup of procedures and protocols when necessary.

To cover for colleagues at short notice ensuring all patient examinations are delivered in a timely manner.

To be part of a team managing adhoc/urgent referrals as required.

Education/Development/Training

To lead in the practical teaching and supervision of trainee sonographers, in all modalities, for approximately six practical sessions per week.

Participate in the clinical/practical training of medical staff.

Maintain an individual CPD folder, illustrating that levels of clinical skills are maintained.

Attend radiology/MDT clinical meetings and contributes to patient care.

Participate in the training of student radiographers/radiographic aides/assistant practitioners.

Ensure knowledge is kept up to date by regular attendance at study days, reading literature and in-house clinical meetings.

Attend all statutory training on a yearly basis.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S)

To work within and adhere to standard and operations policies/protocols relating to the Trust and radiology department.

To participate in clinical audit.

To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH Regulations.

To be aware of issues of RSI, and ensure your individual system of work minimises risk to self and others.

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives adapting techniques to the needs of the patient.

To communicate scan findings to patients, relatives and clinicians, including findings related to early pregnancy loss and foetal abnormalities, and other information of a sensitive nature.

Liaise with ultrasound booking clerk to maintain an efficient system of patient throughput.

Maintain a computerised and paper based record for patients attending for clinical examinations.

Maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff and out-patient staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to DCR or degree level or equivalent with qualification obtained
• Evidence of CPD during training and thereafter for maintenance of skill level
• Hold a PostGraduate Certificate or Diploma in ultrasound from accredited university
• State Registered

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a range of ultrasound procedures from the group listed below: Obstetrics (to include EPAU), Gynaecology, General Medical, Small parts, MSK, Paediatric, Vascular
• Previous NHS experience working as an Advanced Practitioner In Ultrasound.

Skills

Essential

• Independently reports examinations as above
• Responsible for own daily workload but has ability to prioritise section workload if required
• Experience of broad range of equipment and has ability to manipulate equipment and scanning controls safely on a regular basis
• Excellent communicator - verbal & written. Must be able to handle sensitive situations and communicate effectively with patients and relatives
• Supervises non-qualified/qualified staff e.g. students, assistants, registrars
• Acts as a mentor or trainer to ultrasound students

Desirable

• Willing to develop ultrasound skills in other clinical areas

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team Player - able to contribute on a regular basis to : R+D, Audit, Patient management/ care, Updating of clinical policies and protocols
• Able to work single handed
• Participate in emergency call rota and weekend working
• Work flexible hours dependent on work load/ service needs

Other

Essential

• High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
• Corporate approach to Trust objectives
• Car driver or ability to work across sites daily
• Able to work shift system introduced, on call , weekends to suit the service needs/workload

Desirable

• Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• Interact with established focus groups within the directorate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performance Management

To support and assist the Directorate Triumvirate in ensuring robust performance management systems are in place for the services within their portfolio.

To provide day to day management of services within their portfolio against the constitutional standards, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate.

To attend on behalf of the directorate weekly performance meetings, being able to articulate performance levels, reason and mitigation for deviances against plan and national standards.

To analyse and interpret data from various sources into effective knowledge management which drives the activities of the services within their portfolio.

To provide leadership to service managers so they are aware of specific standards/ targets that they are responsible for delivering and provide support to each manager to ensure safe and effective delivery of them.

To support with the management and delivery of clinical services, management of clinical risk and health care governance for the services within their portfolio, escalating to the Directorate Management team and concerns or possible risk.

To ensure effective and optimum utilisation of resources within the services within their portfolio.

To develop and implement business plans to ensure all services within their portfolio can respond to patients needs throughout the year.

Strategic Development

To work collaboratively with services within their portfolio to identify key activities for service improvement and business development. To inform the Directorate Triumvirate of service plans so that they can be included in the business planning cycle and budget setting.

To support the development and delivery of business opportunities for services within their portfolio that maintain, support and enhance the delivery of high-quality services, including new and existing opportunities for income generation.

To support and take the local lead with services within their portfolio for service redesign with the multidisciplinary service team, supporting service managers to confidently design and implement service changes to meet the national and local priorities and to improve patient care.

To work with the Directorate Triumvirate to inform and contribute to the strategic planning that will support development of the Directorate planning and priorities.

To develop effective partnerships with clinical teams and an environment in which all service staff have the opportunity to be involved and influence the management, planning and development of services.

Financial Responsibilities

To work with the directorate management and service leadership to establish a strategic direction that will provide a base for business planning and reflects the local and national priorities.

To support and assist the directorate management to lead the speciality multidisciplinary team in the management of budgets, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure services are delivery cost effectively and productivity is maximised.

To maximise income opportunities available to the service within their portfolio to ensure business cases are developed to sustain and transform services in line with local and national priorities. To inform the directorate business planning.

To ensure all assets within the services within their portfolio (buildings, land and equipment) re utilised efficiently and effectively. To inform and support the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure the service needs are reflected in the Trust capital plans.

To support with the strategic business, workforce and financial plans for the services within their portfolio, informing on and assuring the Directorate Triumvirate that such plans are in line with local and national priorities.

To support the speciality in the development of services to meet the national agenda of providing patient care locally by working with primary and third sector providers.

Leadership and Workforce

To provide leadership, direction and development to ensure the skills and capabilities of the services are effectively utilised to maximum potential of the individuals.

Working with the Directorate Triumvirate assist with the development of a workforce that is fit to the deliver local and national priorities and to improve the care and experience pf patients and carers.

Lead on the development of services within their portfolio workforce plans to ensure effective utilisation of the workforce with appropriate skill mix levels in all the services.

To support with the development of consultant job plans, ensuring a robust process is in place to agree and monitor job plans. To ensure consultant job plans reflect clinical commitments and Trust objectives.

Working with the services to ensure that effective arrangements are established and maintained to engage medical and other clinical professionals in the planning of clinical and non-clinical services.

To ensure good HR practices are adhered to within the services, including workforce strategies, training and annual appraisals, monitor sickness levels , identifying areas where we can reduce sickness.

To promote a culture of equality, inclusion and engagement across the services

To actively work with the Directorate Triumvirate in developing the directorate plan and participate in the decision making of the directorate.

To work with the Directorate Triumvirate to initiate change within the services and directorate, ensuring engagement with staff, service users and appropriate other stakeholders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level of equivalent
• Post graduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experience
• Specialist knowledge and detailed understanding of national priorities and developments

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and proven experience in managing a service
• Relevant and proven experience in improving services
• Experience in managing teams and individuals, including across multi site services
• Experience in liaising with finance departments, and commissioning bodies
• Experience of financial budget ownership
• Experience in contract performance management, including SLAs
• Experience in compiling and ratifying standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Evidence of developing quality assurance systems and procedures
• Dissemination of complex information to internal and external stakeholders
• Analysing practices and implementing policies to improve outcomes.
• Preparing and delivering formal presentations
• Allocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomes

Skills

Essential

• Numeracy and problem solving skills
• Critical analytical skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work under own initiative
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Desirable

• Project management experience including independently initiating and delivering projects.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to meet Trust values
• Willingness & ability to work across multiple sites
• Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to respond to the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWFT/GEH

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performance Management

To support and assist the Directorate Manager in ensuring robust performance management systems are in place for the Directorate.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager to monitor the services within the Directorate against the constitutional standards, to assist in the production of assurance papers to be delivered to the Divisional Board.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager, Nursing / Midwifery / AHP/ other professional leads and Clinical Leads in the preparation of any inspections and reviews to achieve compliance with NHS and statutory requirements, eg, CQC, HSE.

To manage and report on Directorate performance indicators to the Divisional Board that demonstrate compliance against national standards ensuring attention is paid to immediate risks and mitigation plans to maintain compliance.

To analyse and interpret data from various sources into effective knowledge management which drives the activities of the Directorate.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager to ensure all operational managers within the Directorate are aware of specific standards / targets that they are responsible for delivering and provide support to each manager to ensure safe and effective delivery of them.

To be responsible, in conjunction with the Clinical Leads and other clinical professional leads, for the delivery of clinical services, management of clinical risk and health care governance for each speciality within the Directorate, reporting to the Directorate Manager.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager to ensure effective and optimum utilisation of resources within the Directorate.

To work with the Directorate Manager to develop and implement business plans to ensure all services within the Directorate can respond to patients needs throughout the year.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager to ensure the Directorate meets all constitutional standards.

To use data to analysis and interpret performance relating to the specialities, developing strategies to address issues as they arise and provide assurance to the Directorate Triumvirate that those standards are being maintained, escalating any areas of concern.

To support and assist the Directorate processes aimed at improving and maintaining financial controls, providing assurance to the Directorate Triumvirate, escalating concerns and proposing mitigation plans when deviation is seen.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager in any digital developments, including changes to the electronic patient record or new technologies to improve and enhance patient care and productivity.

Strategic Development

To work collaboratively with the Clinical Leads, Nursing / Midwifery/ AHP and other professional leads to identify the key activities for service improvement and business development. To inform the Directorate Triumvirate of service level plans so they can be included in the business planning cycle and budget setting.

To develop and deliver business opportunities that maintain, support and enhance the delivery of high-quality services, including new and existing opportunities for income generation. To advise the Directorate Triumvirate of opportunities and work in collaboration to inform business planning.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager, taking the lead as required, for service redesign with the multidisciplinary directorate team, supporting operational managers to confidently design and implement service changes to meet the national and local priorities and to improve patient care.

To work with the Directorate Triumvirate and other managers to inform and contribute to the strategic planning that will support development of the Trust planning and priorities.

To develop effective partnerships with clinical teams and an environment in which all directorate staff have the opportunity to be involved and influence the management, planning and development of services within the directorate

Financial Responsibilities

To support and assist the Directorate Management to establish a strategic direction that will provide a base for business planning and reflects the local and national priorities.

To lead the speciality multi-disciplinary team in the management of budgets, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure services are delivered cost effectively and productivity is maximised.

To maximise income opportunities available to the directorate and to ensure business cases are developed to sustain and transform services in line with local and national priorities. To inform and influence the Directorate business plans.

To ensure all assets within the directorate (buildings, land and equipment) are utilised efficiently and effectively. To inform and support the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure the Directorate needs are reflected in the Divisional capital plans.

To support and assist the Directorate Triumvirate in producing strategic business, workforce and financial plans for the Directorate, informing and assuring the Directorate Triumvirate that such plans are in line with local and national priorities.

To support the Directorate Triumvirate in the development of services to meet the national agenda of providing patient care locally by working with primary and third sector providers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Participation in a senior management development program qualification or demonstrable experience
• Educated to Master's Level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a senior operational role
• Successful track record of managing change in a complex environment
• Experience of leading and directing senior clinical and non-clinical teams in achieving key performance indicators
• Experience of developing services and exploring business opportunities
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and key changes in the NHS
• Competent in the use of office IT systems
• Experience in interpreting and implementing national and local policy

Desirable

• Understanding of commissioning dynamics

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decisions and strategy with the Divisional management teams
• Effective negotiating, influencing and networking skills
• Ability to provide management advice to senior managers
• Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to assess a broad range of complex information quickly and accurately including finance, activity, clinical, technical service data
• Ability to oversee the performance targets of specialties
• Manage complex and multifaceted problems
• Ability to anaylse information on the performance of specialties ensuring corrective actions are carried out
• Ability to support business objectives
• Highly developed financial management and business management skills
• Ability to support the delivery of financial performance
• Ability to support successful operational performance
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to undertake strategic planning and make complex decisions
• Ability to review performance of teams
• Ability to lead change and hold others to account
• Ability to develop strategies for the use of clinical information to inform and support service delivery and clinical decision making
• Ability to promote the initiation of research and clinical governance/audit projects within the Division
• Ability to use their own judgment to define short-, medium- and long-term work priorities
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions
• Ability to make recommendations to Trust Management and challenge current practices in order to achieve the required outcomes
• Ability to adapt ways of working through transformational change
• Ability to deal with sensitive and complex issues affecting individuals
• Ability to deal directly with and resolve issues with complainants
• Ability to manage work priorities effectively
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
• Portrays self-belief and drive for improvement
• Demonstrates intellectual flexibility, political astuteness and drive for results

Desirable

• Evidence of collaborative working and effective strategic influencing
• Ability to provide strategic leadership to senior teams
• Ability to initiate strategies for the development of audits and research projects to ensure recommendations are acted upon
• Ability to work in a complex environment by utilising past and current skills and knowledge

Other

Essential

• To be able to travel to different organisations to represent the Trust on official business
• Ability to work on call
• Ability to work flexibly and unsocial hours

Desirable

• Proven track record of managing and developing services
• Maintains a focus on local healthcare development and assesses impact within own sphere of influence
• To challenge existing practice and initiate improvement in services to meet the needs of patients and achieve corporate objectives

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWFT/GEH

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will provide direct, specialised care and advice to patients within a defined case load, using specialist nursing skills and ensuring that care and support to patients and families is sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy.

To act as a patients advocate and to give advice regarding treatment options in order that patients are able to give informed consent. To take informed consent from patients and their families.

To work in collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to ensure the provision of a quality service for patients and their families.

To collaborate with multi-disciplinary team and produce a quality framework for the purpose of auditing and evaluating cancer and chemotherapy services.

To support the day case treatment suite clinically and professionally on a daily basis. Providing clinical advice and support to staff and monitoring the patients attending the unit.

To participate in nurse led chemotherapy and emergency clinics.

To work with the Acute Oncology Team to support inpatients, outpatients and the day case treatment suite clinically and professionally on a daily basis. Providing clinical advice and support to staff and monitoring the patients attending the unit. To participate in the acute oncology nurse rota including weekends and bank holidays.

To check and/or administer chemotherapy, as appropriate, according to the relevant Trust policies and procedures including close monitoring of the patient pre/post and during chemotherapy treatment.

Perform cannulation, venepuncture, and venesections on patients.

Undertake emergency assessment of the unwell patient with cancer e.g. acute neutropenic sepsis providing the appropriate management and supportive therapies.

As a Nurse Independent Prescriber prescribe chemotherapy and supportive drugs for patients attending the Aylesford Unit or Rigby Unit.

Managerial Responsibilities

To evaluate existing services within the unit, identifying gaps in this clinical service and making recommendations on improvements and their implementation in order of priority.

In collaboration with Nurse Consultant and other team members regularly review established policies relating to current clinical practice develop new policies as necessary based upon current research findings and ensure effective implementation.

To facilitate access to support services for patients, carers and staff.

To develop and maintain links with the cancer centre ensuring a seamless passage of care for patients requiring intensive cancer treatment.

To provide statistical data regarding caseload and activity.

To recommend to the Nurse Consultant ways in which current clinical practice could be improved upon and advice upon likely future developments which will have implications on the existing resources within the department.

Maintain awareness of, and ensure that all members of the team comply with, Trust, local and national policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Assess existing information systems and advise of potential areas of improvement with the intention of securing and maintaining information on cancer related activity.

Management of Resources

Ensure effective and efficient use of resources.

Use and deploy resources to achieve optimum value for money without detriment to patient care.

Assist the Nurse Consultant in identifying resource implications associated with service improvements and changes in clinical practices.

Observe a personal duty of care when using equipment and resources.

Promote and demonstrate research-based practice, initiate research projects and encourage and support staff who wish to be actively involved in service development.

To undertake research and development plus clinical audit in relation to all areas of responsibility.

To ensure implementation of national acute oncology measures in Lead Chemotherapy Nurse/ Lead Acute Oncology Nurse role.

Governance

Ensure Trust Policies and Procedures are implemented and adhered to developing new guidelines as and when necessary.

Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care is provided through the development of protocols and pathways, identifying and initiating these as required.

Key Specialist Responsibilities

Unit Manager

Responsible for the overall management of the Treatment Suite.

To establish, develop, maintain, monitor and facilitate the delivery of services within the Aylesford unit, ensuring services provided meet organisational objectives, divisional service strategies and quality accounts.

Responsible for the overall development and on-going management of the Aylesford Unit, ensuring that available resources are optimised to achieve strategic changes and improvements in services and operational systems in conjunction with the delivery of evidence-based, patient centered quality care.

Responsible for recruitment, retention, performance review and monitoring of staff absence.

Responsible for health and safety within the Aylesford Unit /Rigby Unit including clinical incidents, risk assessments and COSHH.

Lead Education and Development Nurse

To develop teams, individuals and self to enhance performance, ensuring that staff training needs to meet organisational objectives are pursued through the principles of IPR and PDP and knowledge & skills framework, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

To assess the skills and training needs of staff and, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, identify priority areas and develop and maintain educational programmes in order to deliver expert and specialist care for patients and carers.

Lead Chemotherapy Nurse

Work with the Head of Chemotherapy and lead chemotherapy clinicians in developing a safe, robust clinical chemotherapy service.

Lead Acute Oncology Nurse

Work with the Head of Acute Oncology and Lead Acute Oncology Clinicians in developing a safe, robust acute oncology service.

Operation lead of the acute oncology service.

To undertake a specialist role in the management of cancer of unknown primary patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Degree in health-related subject or equivalent
• Recognised Teaching /Assessing Qualification
• Post registration chemotherapy qualification
• Advanced Communication Skills
• MSc level qualification of equivalent knowledge

Desirable

• Nurse Independent Prescriber
• Post registration qualification in Haematology/Oncology

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in haematology/oncology including experience at band 6
• Experience as a team leader
• Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
• Ability to lead, motivate and support teams
• Evidence of implementing and managing change
• Development and provision of education and training programmes
• Evidence of development of clinical guidelines

Skills

Essential

• Teaching/ assessment skills
• Effective communicator
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Computer literate
• Identifying and providing training needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Presentation skills
• Clinical and non-clinical decision making
• Critical analysis skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Computer skills
• Formal and informal teaching
• Writing for publication skills
• Counselling skills
• Central venous access device management
• PICC placement
• Chemotherapy administration

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Prioritising skills able to meet deadlines
• Effective time manager
• Team player
• Problem solver
• Diplomatic
• Assertive and confident
• Personal and professional maturity
• Resilient and able to work in an emotionally demanding environment
• Empathetic and able to support patients and their carers/relatives when communicating sensitive and delicate information

Other

Essential

• Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
• Flexibility
• Effective time management skills
• Projects a strong professional image

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

Aylesford Cancer Unit

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To carry a clinical caseload of people with complex occupational needs. To interpret referrals, conduct initial interviews; assess the strengths and limitations of the person.

2. To plan and implement appropriate treatment plans involving patients/clients/relatives/carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies, including social care as appropriate. Treatment may be delivered in a variety of community settings.

3. To plan and provide highly specialist occupational therapy based on best practice, current evidence, and national directives from National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

4. To clinically prioritise referrals requiring occupational therapy in line with team and pathway processes. To take a lead in case allocation and occupational therapy clinical pathways in collaboration with the team and service leads.

5. To be responsible for the organisation and implementation of clinical supervision for occupational therapy staff across the designated service.

6. To coordinate and lead the provision of highly skilled support and direction, including clinical supervision, appraisals (when delegated), training and competency sign off, to other occupational therapists within the designated service.

7. To be responsible for raising occupational therapy profession specific issues including training needs, and to work with the AHP professional leadership as directed in supporting occupational therapy professional issues.

8. To take a lead on occupational therapy areas of quality, service improvement, and innovation and research, in conjunction with Service Lead and AHP professional leadership

9. To work directly with patients, carers, clinicians, team leads, service leads and heads of service to advise on occupational therapy specific issues and needs.

10. To take a leadership role in contributing to, developing, implementing and reviewing integrated clinical pathways and from an occupational therapy perspective as directed by the service lead.

11. To ensure timely and accurate data entry to demonstrate improving data quality on the electronic system.

12. To professionally conduct yourself to ensure that you are an ambassador for your profession and the service that you work within and the Trust as a whole.

13. The post holder is required to remain eligible for State Registration through participation in appraisal, clinical supervision and Continuous Professional Development.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in OT assessment and intervention
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance
• Ability to locate up to date research, evidence and governance relevant to clinical area and integrate in to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience and competence in working in working with people living with severe mental illness, Trauma or Autism.
• Evidence of effective caseload management.
• Experience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff (including students)
• Experience of involvement in service evaluation and audit
• Experience with a range of standardised assessments

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• Training in working with people who are living with severe mental illness, Trauma or Autism.
• Leadership training.
• Post graduate learning to Masters level
• Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council without restriction.

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

St Michael's Hospital

St Michael's Road

Warwick

CV345QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a responsive and high-quality support service for EPR and other supported clinical systems, helping to minimise disruption to patient care and operational services.

Act as a system administrator or key user for allocated EPR modules, undertaking agreed configuration, maintenance and administrative activities in line with established procedures.

Investigate and resolve system incidents and user queries, using appropriate technical knowledge and support processes, and escalate complex or unresolved issues appropriately.

Work with clinical and non-clinical users to understand requirements and support the development of safe and effective electronic workflows within agreed configuration standards.

Identify and report potential clinical, operational, information governance and security issues associated with system changes, escalating concerns to the appropriate senior colleague.

Undertake system and configuration testing for upgrades, releases and agreed changes, recording test results, defects and actions in accordance with local procedures.

Administer user access and support Smartcard provision in accordance with Registration Authority, local security and information governance procedures.

Monitor data quality and system performance, identifying issues and working with users and colleagues to improve the accuracy, completeness and effective use of information.

Provide guidance and support to staff on EPR use, system procedures, user access and associated processes, including assisting with training and demonstrations where required.

Liaise with digital teams, project colleagues, partner organisations and third-party suppliers to progress incidents, requests and agreed changes within service requirements.

Provide day-to-day support to colleagues within the team, sharing knowledge and helping to coordinate allocated work as required.

Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures and knowledge resources, and contribute to service improvements and project activities.

Manage allocated workload effectively, prioritising tasks in response to operational requirements and escalating competing priorities or urgent issues where appropriate.

Work flexibly and undertake other duties appropriate to the role and banding, consistent with the needs of the service.

Key relationships

Clinical and operational teams; EPR, digital and project colleagues; partner NHS organisations; Registration Authority contacts; information governance and cyber security teams; third-party suppliers and support providers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Relevant IT, computing, digital health qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of supporting and administering IT, clinical or business systems.
• Extensive experience of investigating and resolving incidents and user queries.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS or healthcare environment.
• Experience of supporting an NHS EPR, PAS or other clinical system (EMIS/Lorenzo).
• Experience of contributing to service improvement and maintaining system documentation.

What we are looking for in our people

Essential

• Strong understanding of system administration, user access, testing and change processes.
• Awareness of information governance, confidentiality, data protection and cyber security.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support users with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently within agreed procedures, prioritise workload and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide a customer-focused service.

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS digital standards and governance requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel between supported sites where required.

Employer details

Employer name

Innovate Healthcare Services

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

Warwickshire

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Strategic Leadership and Service Development

Deliver highly developed planning, organisational and analytical expertise to ensure timely and effective delivery of high-quality services across SWFT and associated Trusts.

Work autonomously to anticipate and respond to emerging national policy, legislation and guidance, supporting the development of strategies, policies and procedures to support compliance with national standards and Trust objectives.

Align policies, strategies and operational best practices across sites to ensure standardisation and consistency of service delivery.

Support development and implement qualitative and quantitative performance measures to monitor compliance with Head of service strategies and national requirements.

Present performance updates, KPI reports and strategic recommendations at senior management forums, committees and Boards.

Ensure organisational strategies are effectively cascaded and implemented across all operational teams.

Promote innovation, service improvement and adoption of emerging healthcare technologies to enhance patient care and operational productivity.

Operational Management

Oversee and align operational activities across both EBME and Sterile Services departments, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and prioritisation of workloads.

Ensure effective management of medical device servicing, maintenance, repair and calibration activities in accordance with national standards and operational requirements.

Oversee the management and continual development of externally accredited quality systems, including ISO 13485:2016 and 9001:2015 compliance, ensuring all audits, corrective actions and non-conformities are appropriately managed

Ensure robust systems are in place for monitoring maintenance plans, project milestones, risks and operational performance.

Support and oversee equipment replacement programmes and medical equipment capital replacement planning across both Trusts.

Ensure all procurement activities relating to medical devices and sterile services are aligned across both Trusts, promoting standardisation and value for money.

Clinical and Technical Governance

Provide specialist scientific, technical and operational expertise relating to medical devices, sterile services and decontamination processes.

Advise clinical, scientific, technical and managerial staff on risks associated with medical devices and decontamination services, ensuring appropriate risk assessments and mitigation measures are implemented.

Develop detailed technical specifications, conduct product evaluations and provide evidence-based recommendations to clinicians and senior managers.

Represent both Trusts on relevant national safety networks and professional groups, including the National Medical Devices Safety Network.

Ensure full compliance with MHRA, NHS England and Central Alerting System (CAS) requirements relating to medical devices and decontamination standards.

Oversee the investigation and management of all medical device and sterile services safety incidents, ensuring robust investigations, corrective actions and reporting processes are completed.

Provide Trust-level assurance regarding the safe use, management and governance of medical devices and sterile services.

Continually review high-risk and complex medical devices and decontamination practices to ensure best practice standards are maintained.

Financial and Commercial Management

Hold budgetary responsibility for EBME and Sterile Services functions across both Trusts.

Monitor departmental expenditure and ensure services operate within agreed financial limits while maintaining high-quality standards.

Evaluate value for money in relation to equipment procurement, service contracts and operational delivery.

Support development and deliver annual cost improvement and efficiency programmes.

Ensure procurement and contract management activities align with contractual obligations, budgetary controls and service expectations.

Identify and implement opportunities for income generation and commercial service provision to external organisations where appropriate.

Lead initiatives to maximise joint Trust savings through collaborative procurement and service alignment.

Leadership and Workforce Development

Provide visible, effective and inspirational leadership to multidisciplinary healthcare engineering and sterile services teams.

Develop and maintain a highly skilled workforce through training, mentoring, succession planning and professional development.

Promote strong working relationships between EBME, Sterile Services, clinical teams and wider NHS professionals to support high-quality patient care.

Manage staff performance, conduct, welfare and development in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Lead on recruitment, appraisal, workforce planning and disciplinary processes as required.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration and patient safety.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Lead complex projects and present progress updates, risks and outcomes to a wide range of stakeholders including Executive Directors and external organisations.

Communicate highly complex, sensitive and technical information clearly and effectively to staff at all levels.

Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders internally and externally to secure service improvements and strategic objectives.

Chair and oversee relevant operational and governance groups, including the Medical Devices Group.

Promote and disseminate best practice methodologies, standards and procedures throughout both Trusts.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Masters level qualification in a relevant area to this role and/or a long term equivalent level of senior management experience in a related field
• Must have in-depth professional specialist knowledge across multiple disciplines acquired through training and experience over a significant period

Desirable

• Member of professional body or equivalent to fulfil lead professional roles, Good standard of education including good literacy and numeracy skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant proven and demonstrated experience at a senior level within Healthcare or similar environment for a minimum of 5 years. Experience of operational and technical interpretation, negotiation and service development across a range of service functions including Facilities, Estates, Medical Engineering and Sterile Services.
• Experience of implementing corporate systems, policies and procedures and ensuring organisation wide compliance
• Experience of reporting to/working with Corporate Management Team(s) and Boards or Committees on a regular basis
• Proven experience and track record of commercial activities; identifying developing and realising business growth opportunities
• Successful experience in leading and managing transformational change in the workplace, including services redesign to review and improve service delivery and policy development
• Specialist knowledge over more than one Services function and proven freedom to act and make decisions at a senior level on behalf of the organisation
• Providing board-level advice and guidance on service management strategic and operational issues including Risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Experienced in monitoring highly complex contracts and projects and auditing and compiling corporate documentation and reports
• Successful track record of effective people management including possessing excellent leadership qualities, staff engagement and development and performance management to deliver goals and targets
• High level budget management, with extensive revenue, pay and non-pay budget experience within large complex environments, including the delivery of cost improvement programmes, forecasting and financial expertise

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical services, health services design guidance, health service procurement guidance and regulatory standards

Skills

Essential

• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Organisational framework
• Progresive Diverse Supportive
• Extensive evidence of a collaborative and inclusive leadership style with a strong emphasis on employee engagement
• Skilled at analysing and presenting highly complex and contentious data at executive level
• Skilled at handling complex external relationships with commercial providers which will include challenging where appropriate, areas which impact on service quality
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and services simultaneously with conflicting priorities to ensure service delivery and deadlines are met
• Advanced interpersonal skills including proven ability to work as an individual level or in groups comprised of a variety of stakeholders
• The ability to assimilate and analyses highly complex and sometimes contentious information and to present at executives forums
• Able to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead, using analytical techniques to identify options and solutions
• Able to work independently where required or as a team and to provide expert advice in matters relating Service line management
• Computer skills with the significant proficiency in the use of MS office packages and other IT systems including broad knowledge of database systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement
• Able to significantly influence others without any direct authority
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to actively listen, analyse, interpret and report complex data and promote discussion of views
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills and bale to effectively articulate a coherent vision to motivate others
• Knowledge of NHS procedures including standing financial instructions
• Recognises how their role contributes to the care of patients and others
• Ability to prioritise
• Self-motivate

Desirable

• Can demonstrate evidence of Trust values

Other

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• To be part of the Trusts Manager On-call 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.

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

CV345BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines and frameworks including the 6 Cs as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

The assessment of care and health education needs.

The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

To demonstrate experience and skills in:

Clinical Practice

Facilitation and teaching

Management

1. To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
2. To participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator, mentor, preceptor, role model to less experienced staff
3. To provide supervision, support and education to junior staff, unqualified staff and students.
4. Develop, lead and manage a patient centred nursing service delivered by professional staff ensuring the highest possible standards of care
5. To deputise for the Departmental Manager in her or his absence.
6. To manage and develop new clinics and staff working within the area.
7. Contribute significantly towards the strategic and operational development of the Unit
8. Support the Departmental Manger in the recruitment and selection process of nursing staff
9. Support the Departmental Manager in the monitoring of sickness absence

Key Duties:

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities

• To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff or student education programmes.
• To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.
• To attend Trust and local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.
• To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.
• To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own Personal Development Programme, supporting the Departmental Manager in staff appraisals and PDR process..
• To support the Departmental Manager in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies.
• To provide training and development of the junior staff, student nurses and health care assistants to ensure a high level of nursing care is provided to patients.
• Maintains accurate records of training and development for all staff within the department,
• Organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the needs of the department developing training plans annually in conjunction with the Departmental Manager.

Professional and Clinical Leadership Responsibilities

• Deputises for the Departmental Manager and liaises with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently
• Is responsible for leading and co-ordinating the Department in the absence of the Departmental Manager
• Is actively involved in the dissemination of information to all staff e.g. Team Brief, Unit meetings
• Acts as an ambassador or role model for the organisation and the nursing profession
• Maintains their NMC registration, ensuring that own work and the work of other staff always adhere to the NMC code of conduct
• To promote and deliver Health Education within the clinical area and advise patients, relatives and others in Health Promotion issues where necessary
• Ensure that high standards of care are maintained within the department and where necessary address issues and instigate change in conjunction with the departmental Manager
• To prepare duty rota for the department, providing effective and well balanced staff cover to meet the requirements of the service and ensuring presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times, taking onto account budgetary constraints.
• To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies.
• To manage the departmental allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.
• To inform and discuss any nursing issues with Departmental Manager.
• To support Departmental Manager and Directorate management team.
• To support the Departmental Manager in the day to day discipline within the department
• To participate in the workforce development, selection and interviewing of nursing staff within the Directorate.
• To devise an induction programme for new staff
• Maintains the custody, checking and administration of all drugs in accordance with the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy.
• Facilitates staff meetings, team briefs
• Orientates staff to the department, developing an orientation plan giving exposure to all areas.
• Actively assists in the investigation of complaints and draft responses as required.
• Is responsible for ordering stock and non stock consumables.
• Attend meetings in the absence of the Departmental Manager.

Research and Development Responsibilities

• To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research.
• To maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice.
• To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward or department.

Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities

• To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.

• To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issue relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance.

• To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors.
• To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality.
• To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required.

• To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with WAHNT policy.
• To participate in maintaining a clean environment.
• To have a responsibility for the maintenance and provision of equipment for all lists, being mindful of infection control, COSHH and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• The post holder will familiarise themselves with relevant Trust policies and procedures and comply with these at all times.
• To identify own training needs, to ensure individual competence in the use of all equipment provided for use.

• To maintain a safe environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.

Resource Management Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
• To assist in the assessment and monitoring of staffing requirements and report problems to the appropriate manager.
• In the absence of the Departmental Manager be able to undertake clinical or shift management within the department.

In the absence of the Departmental Manager be able to undertake clinical or shift management within the department. Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.

Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.

Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.

• To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
• To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
• To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle.
• To complete patient documentation correctly.
• To work with the Departmental Manager in establishing and monitoring protocols or care pathways.
• To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with patients, relatives and other staff.
• To support peoples equality, diversity and rights at all times.
• To safe guard vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• To ensure that patient safety is maintained by the delegation of patient care to nurses with appropriate level of skill at all times and report any accidents or incidents to the Departmental Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate experience in the specific speciality care at Band 5
• Can demonstrate experience of staff management
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates skills in leadership and management Experience of complaints management
• Significant proven knowledge and experience in the specific speciality
• Care of the unstable surgical patient
• Care of patients with invasive lines

Desirable

• experience as a band 6

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• High Professional standards
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work under own initiative and guide others
• Ability to think clearly under pressure
• Provides leadership and support to all members of the team
• Able to deal with the emotional aspects of the job
• Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging behaviour
• Enthusiastic & assertive
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Motivated
• Flexibility in shift or working patterns to meet the needs of the service

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register
• Evidence of continuing education
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
• Degree or working towards
• Teaching and Assessing qualification

Skills

Essential

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures and information
• Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines
• Effective communicator both written and verbal
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to prioritise work
• Flexible to change in demands of service
• Understanding Clinical Risk and Clinical Governance
• Understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
• Willing to learn new skills
• Ability to identify personal development needs
• Computer literate
• Ability to support junior, unregistered staff, students
• Ability to identify and manage risk

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

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound professional judgement and deliver high-quality communications in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyse highly complex and sensitive information.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of and use of new technologies, including social media and apps.
• Good understanding of the media landscape and is alert to issues in the media/society, and how they impact on audiences and campaign activities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the inclusive and accessible communication, including the Accessible Information Standard and Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with senior managers on a wide range of communications digital engagement, media handling, proactive PR, marketing, campaigning, communications strategy and evaluation
• Experience of working collaboratively with key stakeholders to come to an agreed outcome
• Experience of developing media strategies and protocols
• Experience of delivering behaviour change campaigns and using data and insight for evaluation
• Experience of the commissioning process and working with suppliers
• Budget, resource planning and supplier management experience
• Experience of employing national policies in local communications
• Experience of engaging colleagues in developing their understanding of the business strategy and the part they play in its delivery
• Experience of achieving an effective balance between decisiveness and analysis recognising when an issue requires a more considered response or immediate confident decision

Desirable

• Experience of operating within a large, multi-site and complex organisation.
• Experience of handling reactive and proactive media relations, including responding to enquiries from regional and national news organisations and supporting the management of reputational issues.
• Experience of providing professional leadership, support and guidance to colleagues.
• Experience of leading marketing and communications projects, including campaign planning, stakeholder engagement, content development and evaluation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of relevant academic study/ relevant professional courses. For example, strategic communications or leadership
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• C&G/ NVQ Level 3/T-Level/ BTEC or equivalent

Desirable

• Recognised apprenticeship

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• Internal decorative painting of walls, and ceilings.

Desirable

• Work in a health care environment
• Minor flooring repairs

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Chaperoning duties
• Trolley prep using ANTT
• Assisting in breast biopsies
• Wound care
• Emotional support for patients at a stressful and distressing time with difficult and lengthy procedures
• Working within the team and multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to follow a specific system of work
• Stock management
• Frequent use and input on hospital patient management systems
• Cross site working
• Reception cover.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE pass or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ2 Healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting - 2 for patient facing care role 1 for admin role
• evidence of good literacy - does the application form demonstrate good literacy skills, punctuation, grammar, logical sense
• Ability to follow a system of work - evidence of working in a team, multiple tasks within role/pathway, work within clinic setting
• Evidence of computer use and patient management systems
• Willingness to progress and learn - 1 for additional courses above stat and mand, 1 for additional duties, 1 for any other evidence of proactive behaviours

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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