Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of professional body

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures
• Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
• Skills in handling and moving.
• Ability to support Occupational Therapy students and support staff.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Training and presentation skills
• Has practically applied evidence based practice.
• Evidence of research and clinical audit skills
• Knowledge of eating disorders

Experience

Essential

• Application of the occupational therapy process
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
• Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
• Experience working in mental health or supporting vulnerable adults

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pioneer House and Springview hospital

Unit 4, Pioneer Business Park,

North Road Ellesmere Port

CH65 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English ? have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of A/I application - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
• Clinical supervision experience/skills.
• The aptitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement.
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within Older Adult psychiatry.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of care settings.

Desirable

• Prior experience working as a Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry.
• Evidence of development of special interest.
• Proven commitment to improving quality of clinical care.
• Sound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC and license to practice
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Older Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent higher qualification.
• Higher Specialist Training in Older Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme)
• Management qualification.
• MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of research processes
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post
• Approved or eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983
• Approved or eligible for Approved Clinician Status.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Job Summary:

Provide leadership and management skills to enable the practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment.

Also keeping the partners abreast of forthcoming changes in the NHS and giving them options for responding to change.

2. Job Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

2.1 Strategic Management and Planning

Keeping abreast of developments within the NHS that might impinge on the practice or individual partners and offering options for consideration by the partners, identifying potential threats and opportunities.

Contribute to practice strategy; formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development.

Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and with relevant outside agencies.

Prepare and annually update the Practice Development Plan, oversee the implementation of the aims and objectives.

Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion plans.

2.2 Human Resources

Oversee the recruitment and retention of staff and provide a general personnel management service.

Ensure that all staff are legally and gainfully employed. Monitor skill-mix and deployment of staff.

Manage staffing levels within target budgets.

Evaluate, organise and oversee staff induction and training and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role.

Develop and implement effective staff appraisal and monitoring systems.

Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members

Implement effective systems for the resolution of disputes and grievances.

Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation.

Maintain up-to-date HR documentation (including job descriptions, employment contracts and employment policies)

Liaise closely with all other members of the Primary Health Care Team.

2.3 Budget and Financial Management.

Ensure good financial management of all practice funds and practice budgets, seeking to maximise income.

Through negotiation with the CCG and preparation and submission of regular development plans, ensure the practice receives an appropriate and equitable allocation of resources.

Understand and report on the financial implications of contract and legislation changes.

Manage practice accounts using Xero; submit year-end figures promptly and liaise with the practice accountant.

Maintain NHS pension YTD figures and submit timely monthly and annual information to POL.

Submit monthly report to the accountant for payroll purposes and monitor staff absence to make necessary adjustments to individual staff salary.

Monitor cash-flow, prepare regular forecasts and reports to the partners.

Manage and reconcile bank accounts; negotiate/liaise with the practice bankers.

Monitor and reconcile income and expenditure statements and purchase/sales ledger transactions.

2.4 Information Management and Communication

Responsibility for the computer system including organising any maintenance and developments to the system. Ensuring compliance with Data protection rules

Keep abreast of the latest development in primary care IT.

Motivate, support and monitor staff in the use of IT; organise, oversee and evaluate IT training.

Ensure that the practice has effective security and integrity of data, and disaster recovery plans in place.

Liaise with the CCG regarding systems procurement, IT funding and national IT development programmes.

Manage requests for access under the Freedom of Information Act

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

2.5 Patient Services

Adopt a strategic approach to the development and management of patient services in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Ensure that the practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care and assess practice performance against patient access and demand management targets.

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation.

Oversee and/or develop repeat prescribing systems.

Oversee and/or develop and manage an effective appointment system.

Oversee and/or organise surgery timetables, duty rotas and holiday cover.

Implementing and maintaining systems to receive patient enquiries and suggestions including oversight of the practice-based complaints procedure in conjunction with the relevant partner.

Liaise with patient groups.

Reviewing and updating the practice information leaflet, practice publicity and health education material.

2.6 Confidentiality:

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

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

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

2.7 Quality:

Convene meetings, prepare agendas and ensure distribution of minutes as necessary.

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Provide information for both clinical and financial audit. And participate in audit where appropriate.

Develop policies, practice protocols and procedures, review and update as required.

2.8 Premises and Equipment

Ensure adequate cleaning, maintenance, safety, and fire prevention and general security of the premises and equipment.

Provide staff training in all necessary areas of maintenance, safety, fire prevention and general security of the premises.

2.9 Health & Safety:

Ensure compliance with legislation relating to health and safety.

Develop, institute and organise health and safety policies and procedures.

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying and report the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Ensure effective training on health and safety procedures for all members of the practice team.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Ensure all accidents or dangerous incidents are investigated, recorded, reported where necessary and any follow-up undertaken.

2.10 Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

3. Personal/Professional Development:

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

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

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

4. Other

Prepare and issue to registrar GPs, medical students etc appropriate information package on introduction to the practice.

Together with the Trainer plan, develop and monitor the effectiveness of the induction and training provided for the registrar GP, medical students etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE, 5 Grade C or above.
• A level or equivalent.
• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Continuing personal development e.g. management course
• A leadership/management/business management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of leading and motivating a team.
• Good communication
• Trustworthy, honest and reliable.
• Good sense of humour.
• Relevant Health and Safety experience.
• Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas and minutes.
• 2-3 years working at supervisory level.
• Proven experience in personnel and training.
• A thorough understanding of GDPR

Desirable

• Management experience within the NHS or in Practice Management.
• Experience of financial management
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• NHS / Primary Care General Practice experience
• Good understanding of the NHS role and functions of Primary Care and ICB/NHSE.
• Experience of Xero accounts system.
• Experience of using SystmOne clinical System

Knowledge, Skills and Personal characteristics.

Essential

• Administration skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills including report writing skills.
• Budget management skills.
• IT skills.
• Experience of team working.
• Ability to communicate with all members of the Primary Health Care Team.

Desirable

• Desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Analytical and numeracy skills.
• Take forward IM&T agenda.
• Knowledge of computerised accounting and payroll packages.
• An understanding of NHS Pension scheme
• An understanding of all aspects of payroll & PAYE

Physical attributes and additional factors

Essential

• General good health
• Willingness to work on occasions outside normal office hours.

Desirable

• Car driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice

Address

25 St Marys Road

Tickhill

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN11 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Progress in MRCP (UK) Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Formal training in Geriatrics training programme or equivalent.

Desirable

• Foundation, IMT and HST programme certificates.
• Evidence of teaching experience

Skills and experience

Essential

• Possess range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology expertise.

Desirable

• Interest in: Movement Disorder/Parkinson's
• 12 years of postgraduate experience with at least 6 years in Medicine.

Clinical governance

Essential

• Recognises and takes responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and adults, using appropriate systems for identifying, sharing information, recording and raising concerns, obtaining advice and taking actions.
• Applies appropriate equality and diversity legislation, including disability discrimination requirements, in the context of patient care.

Desirable

• Audit, QIP, Incident reporting

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road

Margate

CT94AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication Feedback

Send out communications to clinicians regularly providing updates on service changes policies or rota matters

Pass on feedback from clinicians to management promptly to support service improvements and address concerns

Coordinate gaining responses from clinical staff for any complaints received from any provider and send these to the Clinical Lead for sign off

Service Coordination

Request relevant logins for clinicians based on the service they will be delivering

Arrange and coordinate meetings with clinicians where necessary

Keep management informed if there are trends of regular clinicians cancelling shifts

Provide service and rota updates to management during monthly management meetings

External Liaison Relationship Management

Liaise directly with external services and third party providers

Build and maintain strong working relationships with recruitment agencies GPs and other locum clinicians

General Support

Undertake any other ad hoc administrative tasks as requested to support rota management and service delivery

Skills and Experience

Essential

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships

Experience with rota or schedule management

Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant administrative systems

Desirable

Previous experience in a healthcare NHS or clinical staffing environment

Knowledge of DBS processes and clinician onboarding requirements

Familiarity with SmartSpace or similar workforce management systems

Personal Attributes

Proactive and able to work independently

Flexible and adaptable to changing demands

Professional and confidential in handling sensitive information

Strong problem solving approach to ensure continuity of service

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience with rota or schedule management.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant administrative systems.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Previous experience in a healthcare, NHS, or clinical staffing environment.
• Knowledge of DBS processes and clinician onboarding requirements.
• Familiarity with SmartSpace or similar workforce management systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham SmartCare Federation

Address

Sparkhill Primary Care Centre

856 Stratford Rd

Birmingham

B11 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.smartcarebham.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
• Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate
• Knowledge of full range of work procedures, practices, and equipment for cleaning, catering and portering services
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, HACCP policy and procedures
• Customer service
• Manual Handling Certificate

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Cleaning or Catering Services
• Certificate in Health & Safety
• ECDL IT Qualification
• Food Hygiene & Safety Level 3
• Food Allergen Awareness
• Awareness of NHS cleaning techniques as per National Cleaning Standards for NHS Wales
• Awareness of All Wales Nutrition and Catering Standards for Food and Fluid provision for Hospital Inpatients

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in the cleaning and catering industry
• Willingness to train for job development
• Ability to motivate and develop staff
• Ability to meet unplanned work deadlines or demands
• Experience of training staff in routine tasks

Desirable

• Assessing and undertaking risk assessment
• Previous experience of supervising staff
• Experience of undertaking audits
• Knowledge of medical gases
• Knowledge of waste disposal

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively with both management and other supervisors with a positive attitude and willingness to take responsibly
• Knowledge of working in multi-disciplinary environments
• Proficient IT skills
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Flexible approach to working
• Commitment to personal development
• Ability to motivate self, staff and teams
• Ability to lead by example
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronically)
• Ability to engage positively, sensitively and diplomatic with staff & customers
• Follow & implement standard procedures
• Issue work instructions to staff
• Ability to prioritise own tasks and that of the team
• Self-motivated
• Have a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
• Promote the Facilities Services
• Ability to travel between sites as requested, in a timely manner
• Able to work to a high standard
• Act in a polite & respectful manner
• Aware of security and confidentiality
• Lone working may be a requisite of this role

Desirable

• Previous experience within a healthcare environment
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

St Cadoc's Hospital

Lodge Road, Caerleon

Newport

NP18 3XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Role

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients that promote health and well-being.
• Help the practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led services, including chronic disease management (including for all areas of QOF). Manages programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient group directions. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrative staff. Undertakes annual reviews of patients understanding and ability to self-manage.
• Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care.
• Where necessary evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient and their GP and ensure the appropriate course of treatment is initiated.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondary care teams.
• Undertake regular medication reviews for patients for groups of patients deemed suitable by the clinical team.
• Provide comprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations.
• Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintained
• Undertake procedures including, I.M and subcutaneous injections, venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, pregnancy testing, stitch/clip removal, acute and chronic wound management and cytology.
• Provide support and chaperoning to clinicians as required.
• Promote health and well-being, giving general education advice on diet, contraception, smoking chronic disease management, exercise etc...
• Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening as agreed with the practice clinical team.
• Enables, supports and encourage individuals, families and groups to address issues which affect their health and social well-being.
• Contribute to the practice achieving its GMS contract obligations including quality, organisational and access targets.
• Participate in clinical supervision with an identified senior nurse.
• Maintain accurate records according to NMC rules.
• Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data.
• Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system.

Undertake any additional training requirements deemed necessary for the success of the role.

Teaching & Mentoring Role

• Promote a learning environment for patients, nurses and other health professionals.
• Assist with the planning and implementation and teaching for practice staff including medical students, nurse students, nurses and health care assistants.

Professional Role

• Attend and contribute to relevant internal and external meetings as required including practice clinical meetings, PLT meetings and nurse team meetings.
• Maintain a personal progress and training plan to keep up to date with current thinking and developments as well as identifying own training deficiencies and attending suitable courses and appropriate.
• Promote evidence-based practice through use of the latest research-based guidelines.
• Monitor the effectiveness or their own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of peer audit and review.
• Maintain professional registration.
• Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with NMC guidance and other standards.
• Keep up to date with pertinent health policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate leadership.
• Pro-actively promote the role of specialist nursing expertise within the practice and with the public.

Managerial Support Role

• Participate in protocol development.
• Identify opportunities to delegate tasks to junior members of the nursing team.
• Help the practice develop in a cost-effective manner, monitoring and using resources appropriately e.g. stock control of dressings, vaccinations.
• Participate in practice meetings as required.
• Participate in audits and inspections as required.
• As part of the nursing team ensure all appropriate practice policies are fully implemented.
• Promotes effective communication, relationships and team working within the practice.
• Provides clinical educational advice to support development of the team and range of services provided.
• Partakes in clinical supervision for own development purposes.
• Facilitates and promotes the use of up-to-date technology to develop practice.

Person Specification

Desirable

Desirable

• Capability or willingness to learn treatment room procedures, including injections (IM/subcutaneous), venepuncture, wound care, cervical cytology, and administering childhood and adult vaccinations

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

Essential

• Previous practice nurse experience with strong autonomous clinical skills and chronic disease management qualifications (such as for asthma, diabetes, COPD, or hypertension).

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

Eynsham Medical Group

Address

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF POST:

• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and to be able to work under pressure without direct supervision.

• To accurately prepare, label and dispense medication according to GP Prescriptions. Must have high attention to detail.

• To have excellent communication skills and patience, to present a calm & friendly image to patients.

• To be a key link between clinicians and patients, handling patient queries confidently and effectively.

• To be reliable and flexible.

• To observe strict confidentiality on all matters relating to the Practice and its patients.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To ensure that all medicines dispensed are checked against the prescription, and whenever there is any doubt, to check with authorising Doctor.
• To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is filled in and signed by the patient.
• To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Prescribing & Finance Manager.
• Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesalers computer link.
• Checking goods as and when they are delivered and recording generic details. Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers.
• Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method.
• Removing out of date stock from the shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas.
• To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, maintain a clean dispensary, and follow cold chain protocols for refrigerated items.
• To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions appropriately on the patients records.
• Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that the appropriate medicine is available. If not action ordering of drug. Ensure prescription is available for collection within 48 hours.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, dispensary manager and Practice Manager, attending relevant training.
• To complete all paperwork as required to be compliant with the Dispensing of Controlled Drugs and help line manager with weekly reconciliation of controlled drugs.

• Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.
• Help out with reception duties as reasonably required by the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Preferably to have worked in a General Practice dispensing environment before, but not essential

Employer details

Employer name

Old School Surgery

Address

Bolts Hill

Chartham

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 7JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MRCP/MRPCH or equivalent
• Minimum of English level 2 (GCSE) grade C or equivalent
• IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School
• NLS or equivalent neonatal resuscitation

Desirable

• Prior experience or Neonatal intensive care in UK

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Minimum of 2 years experience at Middle Grade level of Neonatal intensive care Level 3

Desirable

• NLS or equivalent instructor status APLS or EPLS provider
• Advanced IT skills
• Understanding of data collection and analaysis
• Good clinical Practice for research (GCP) qualification
• Higher degree management experience/qualification

personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Welcoming and polite attentive, helpful and respect others
• Speak on behalf of those who cannot, respect people and their dignity, work as a team, take responsibility and be a leader

Clinical governance

Essential

• Consistently safe
• vigilant about safety.
• reassuringly professional.
• Listen and clearly communicate
• Delivers the best outcomes, always improving ourselves and services

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Make a specialist assessment of a patients health status and occupational health needs (by history, physical examination, clinical procedures and relevant tests).
• Obtain or arrange for additional medical or paramedical information from specialists or relevant therapists.
• Make a functional assessment of the patients physical and psychological capability for their job (or the job they might be asked to do) and make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
• Assess the impact of a patients work on their health.
• Assess the risk a patients health or fitness poses to the safety of themselves and others.
• Provide patients with information on their health, its occupational impact and the steps needed to control and reduce their personal risks.
• Communicate respectfully with patients and ensure they are fully informed.
• Provide advice on the relevant options for treatment, rehabilitation and redeployment to both clients and managers as appropriate.
• Advise on the short- and long-term modifications to a patients work dictated by their state of health
• Keep a clear, concise and contemporaneous patient record that details the clinical findings, the results of tests, reports given and received, decisions made, and advice given to patients and others, and relevant details of treatments and referrals.
• Involve other health and occupational health professionals where appropriate, including the patients general practitioner.
• To provide advice to other specialists/professionals and to non-specialists within the clinical field and to give advice to Occupational Health Advisers.
• Communicate with human resources and line managers about the patient in an ethical and meaningful way, while maintaining the important requirement of medical confidentiality.

Person Specification

Legal Requirments

Essential

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
• Full registration with the GMC

Education and Qualification

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD/PhD)

Knowledge & Research

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a wide breadth of clinical experience and competence in Occupational Medicine.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance processes e.g. SEQOHS
• Knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance related activities
• Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
• Experience of clinical research in one or more aspects of occupational health

Desirable

• A proven track record in self- directed research
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Effective teaching skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
• Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
• Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit and contribution to maintaining high standards of clinical governance
• Familiar with current structure of health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes in occupational health medicine
• Full driving licence
• Computer and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience in Occupational Medicine in the NHS
• HSE Appointed doctor (Ionising Radiations, Asbestos & Lead Regulations
• Awareness of the principles of core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings
• Educational qualification or working towards.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCA or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD/PhD)

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Effective teaching skills - recognised as Clinical Supervisors
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
• Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
• Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at advanced (or equivalent) level. Transoesophageal echocardiography Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Desirable

• Computer and IT skills
• Educational qualification or working towards.
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia

Management Skills

Essential

• Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
• Participation in a management training course

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the full details of the main duties and responsibilities for the role of Consultant in Acute Medicine

There are many opportunities within the Trust for leadership, research and education. We have strong links with Lancaster University and would support flexible job plans linked to other specialities and /or responsibilities

Person Specification

Legal Requirements

Essential

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
• Full registration with the GMC

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD / PhD)

Management Skills

Essential

• Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
• Participation in a management training course

Knowledge and Research

Essential

• Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit

Desirable

• A proven track record in self- directed research
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Effective teaching skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
• Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
• Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
• Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions

Desirable

• Computer and IT skills
• Educational qualification or working towards.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heyes Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive urology service, working closely with consultant colleagues across outpatient, diagnostic, elective and emergency settings. Responsibilities will include undertaking diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopy, transperineal biopsies and urodynamic studies, contributing to the development of the emergency urology service, and participating in the Urology on-call rota.

The successful candidate will gain experience in a wide range of urological specialties, including stone disease, endourology, continence surgery, open and laparoscopic surgery, and prostate diagnostics, while helping to deliver high-quality patient care within a modern diagnostic urology unit.

The role also includes supporting junior medical staff, participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, attending departmental meetings, and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates with demonstration of effective teaching skills
• Experience in undertaking audits and understanding of the principles of audit and research

Desirable

• Experience in service development and improvement in Urology
• Experience in undertaking Urology related quality improvements and/or research with publication in peer reviewed journals
• Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

• Urology related
• Successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 training
• Higher degree (eg. MD or PhD)

Skills and ability

Essential

• Enthusiasm and commitment to Urology
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
• Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
• Leadership skills - ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Commitment to CPD and completing revalidation when appropriate as per GMC recommendations as well as completion of annual appraisals.

Desirable

• Urology experiences- Flexible cystoscopys

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide senior clinical input across obstetric and gynaecology services, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, emergency gynaecology and inpatient services. They will lead and coordinate care during on-call shifts, support patient flow and safety, and contribute to teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues.

The role includes active participation in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activity. Although this is a non-training post, the post holder will be supported to develop competencies aligned to ST3+ level, including leadership, supervision and decision-making, and to maintain a professional development portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 1 and/or Part 2
• Evidence of progress towards MRCOG

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Completion of Core Training / equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience
• Significant experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at middle-grade or equivalent level
• Ability to manage obstetrics and gynaecology patients with a high degree of autonomy

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience in a middle-grade O&G role
• Experience of labour ward leadership and emergency cover
• Experience relevant to Portfolio Pathway evidence collection

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Competence in managing obstetric emergencies with consultant support
• Ability to perform obstetric procedures appropriate to ST3+ level
• Strong clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills
• Sound understanding of clinical governance and patient safety

Desirable

• Experience in subspecialty areas such as early pregnancy, benign gynaecology or urogynaecology
• Experience contributing to guideline development or service improvement

Leadership, Communication & Teamwork

Essential

• Ability to supervise and support resident doctors
• Excellent communication skills in high-pressure clinical environments
• Effective leadership and team-working skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands

Desirable

• Experience of teaching or mentoring junior colleagues
• Evidence of leadership or rota coordination experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Professional, reliable and resilient approach to work
• Willingness to engage in feedback, reflection and development
• Flexible approach to rota working

Desirable

• Career interest in long-term practice within Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Motivation to progress via Portfolio Pathway or senior non-training routes

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full GMC Registration or working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or working towards. The applicant needs to have an appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)

NHS experience and broad clinical ENT experience with a sub speciality interest in Head & Neck.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive ENT department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop inpatient and outpatient pathways.

Our ENT service has a team of 5 consultants, two specialty doctors, three speciality trainees and 6 junior doctors. This role will require the delivery of face-to-face onsite clinical sessions or within a community-based environment. The service provides assessment and management of a range of ENT conditions. The post holder will educate patients and their families on conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care. The post holder is expected to stay current withadvancements in ENT treatments, technologies, and best practices.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• An appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)
• Working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
• Relevant Higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• NHS Experience
• Subspecialty interest in Head and Neck
• Broad Clinical ENT Experience

Management

Essential

• An understanding of NHS Management practices and their application
• A willingness to attend and actively participate in department meetings
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Evidence of commitment to support the teaching of medical and non medical staff

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in participation research based publications
• Post graduate education qualifications

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Senior Nurse Leader looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be?

As a Lead Nurse you will provide senior visible clinical leadership to the hospital wide nursing team. You will promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all service users, employees and visitors. You will ensure that standards of patient care are always maintained within the parameters of operational policies and governing legislation. You will be a line manager to some of the experienced ward managers within the hospital, supporting with the day-to-day management of the nursing department. You will play a fundamental part in maintaining high standards and developing the service to reach its full potential.

As a senior member of the nursing team, you will have experience within a similar setting from the NHS and/or Private Care. You will lead and guide a team of nurses to provide exceptional care. You will be supported by the Director of Nursing who will be your line manager in this role.

Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

It’s a career that you can take pride in and enjoy.

Main duties of the job

As a Lead Nurse at Elysium Healthcare, you will be a senior member of the nursing team with responsibilities of providing visible clinical leadership across the hospital. Your role will include promoting and safeguarding the well-being of service users, employees, and visitors while ensuring patient care standards are maintained. This position requires extensive experience in similar settings within the NHS or Private Care and includes participation in senior on call arrangements. Part of your role will be formulating and presenting updates that will be required through the hospitals governance processes. You will be responsible to manage resources, supervise senior nurses and form and integral part of the clinical structure in maintaining and developing high standards of care.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a distinguished provider with over 8,000 employees and more than 80 services across England and Wales. Specializing in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and more, the organization forms part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, which operates in 10 countries and employs more than 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. They focus on delivering exceptional care and creating an environment where their employees can grow and progress. The aim is to uphold high standards of patient care while providing ample support and career growth opportunities for the staff. The company values professional development and employee well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to aid personal and professional success.

Other responsibilities:

• To actively promote multidisciplinary working.
• Participate in the Senior Nurse on call arrangement
• Provide the Director of Nursing with relevant, accurate and timely information required for effective decision making
• Leadership of Nursing Services ensuring highest possible professional standards
• Management of resources within budget allocation
• Supervision of senior nurses
• Direct involvement in the preadmission assessment process
• Direct customer and contract liaison in conjunction with the unit manager
• To comply with individual responsibilities of relevant legislation

Things that you will have:

• Post Graduate qualification at degree level relevant to healthcare
• Management qualification (DMS or equivalent preferred)
• Registered Nurse with the NMC
• 7 years post qualification experience
• Budgetary and financial management
• Project management
• 2 years operational
• Management at senior level

Where you will be working

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET. You will be working at Thornford Park, a 141 bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU Mental Health Service.

The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder, and females and males in a PICU service.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £63,408
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate qualification at degree level relevant to healthcare, Management qualification (DMS or equivalent preferred), Registered Nurse with the NMC, 7 years post qualification experience, Budgetary and financial management, Project management, 2 years operational, Management at senior level

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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