Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Includes Weekend Work | Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week, Consideration would be given for part time Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Pre-Assessment Staff Nurse, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.

Experience

Essential

• With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Venns Lane

Hereford

HR1 1DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Medicines management qualification
• Minor ailments certification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Thorneloe Lodge Surgery

Address

29 Barbourne Road

Worcester

WR1 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative

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

Managerial

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

Clinical

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication and Liaison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Analysis and Judgment

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

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

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

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

Planning and Organisation

1. Plan own work

Physical Skills

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

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

Policy and Service Development

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research and Development

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

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

Human Resources

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health and Safety

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

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

Physical Effort

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

2. Meet the travel requirements of the post.

Mental Effort

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

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

Emotional Effort

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

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

General Duties:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Qualifications

Essential

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

Internal Job Vacancy

Essential

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley Trust

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1

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

The post-holder will:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Participate in departmental teaching of medical students and resident doctors.

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MSc, PhD)
• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience as first surgeon in 200 plus primary arthroplasty operations

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• Ability to design and carry out prospective research
• Relevant publications and presentations in arthroplasty.
• Attendance at appropriate specialty meetings (e.g. British Hip Society)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Gobowen

Shropshire

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Vascular
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Expertise in sub-specialty

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Research Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Vascular (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via
• oCCT
• oEuropean Community Rights
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
• Diary Management

Desirable

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

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Leadership & Management training

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic, Practice Manager to join our friendly and well-established dispensing Practice. We place a strong emphasis on staff well-being and are focused on maintaining a positive work-life balance and a supportive working environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading a team, along with solid financial and HR management.

You should have experience of strategic leadership and forging innovation along with the ability to identify potential opportunities and threats and formulate objectives and ideas for future Practice development.

You will need to be able to remain calm under pressure and focus on the bigger picture. Previous Practice Manager experience or experience working in General Practice or the NHS is highly desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in practice management, healthcare management, or a related field (e.g., NVQ, Diploma or bachelors degree) or equivalent professional experience.
• Education to degree level in healthcare or business.
• Further qualifications in financial management or human resources (HR).
• Training in information governance and data protection (e.g., GDPR compliance).
• Knowledge and skills
• Proven experience in healthcare management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Financial acumen and experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of GDPR.
• Ability to manage practice level IT.
• Experience in managing or supervising staff within a healthcare or similar environment.
• Experience in financial management, including payroll, VAT submissions, and working with accountants.
• Proven ability to handle HR responsibilities such as recruitment, staff appraisals and disciplinary matters.
• Experience in implementing IT systems and managing data security.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects.

Desirable

• Experience in working with NHS systems and contracts.
• Experience in managing patient or customer feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Essential

• 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.

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

Grey Gable Surgery

Address

High Street

Inkberrow

Worcester

WR7 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body and participate in appraisal and revalidation processes.

To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions and organisations

The appointee will be expected to take part in the teaching rota and share responsibility for educational supervision, training and professional development of the junior medical staff.

The successful applicant will have the support of a medical secretarial team. He/she will have a computer and access to E-mail, the Intranet and Internet and have access to office accommodation in South Warwickshire. Remote access facilities will also be available.

To take an active part in teaching, training and supervision of undergraduates, post-graduates and multi-disciplinary team.

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

To contribute to the research and development of the department.

To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• MRCPCH or equivalent obtained through examination.
• Inclusion in GMC Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within 6 months of (CCT)
• Portfolio Pathway (Formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
• APLS Provider (current)
• NLS Provider (current)

Desirable

• Further Higher Degree/ Qualification
• APLS Instructor

Experience

Essential

• Paediatric Specialty Training
• Competence in Practical skills in Neonatology
• Training and experience in general Paediatrics (minimum 3 years at Middle Grade level or equivalent)
• Neonatal on calls must have been undertaken during part of last 3 years of Paediatric Specialty Training
• Experience in the management of alleged 'child abuse' and working with other agencies to safeguard. children
• Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Ability to resuscitate critically ill children and neonates
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

Academic Achievement

Essential

• Ability to undertake Audit and implement necessary change
• Attendance at Training the trainer course
• Good Clinical Practice Training

Desirable

• Peer-reviewed publications
• Attendance at Management Course

Disposition

Essential

• Child Centered approach
• Enthusiasm for developing services
• Good communication skills and efficient time management
• Able to work as a member of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

1. Support out-patient clinics.

2. Assist in theatre lists, with potential for access to other theatre lists to extend your experience in orthopaedics

3. Assessment of new patients, with consultant supervision.

4. Clerk admissions where required and be the primary responsible middle grade doctor for the day-to-day care of in-patients.

5. Attendance to ward rounds with senior colleagues and specialist nurses.

6. Discharge requirements for in-patients.

7. To assist with any other aspects of patient care as appropriate.

8. To support in surgical planning, and assist in clinic preparation and MDT duties.

9. To participate in audit and research.

Rota

Duties will be Monday to Friday with time flexibility required within a normal working day. The is no hospital oncall requirement with this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
• MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCS Orth

Experience

Essential

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

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to lower limb arthroplasty as demonstrated through active participation in audit, research and CPD relevant to sub speciality

Desirable

• Able to design and carry out prospective research
• Relevant publications and presentation in arthroplasty

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Gobowen

Shropshire

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality in all of the role
• IT literate (including Microsoft office) and willing to learn new systems
• Good communication skills both written and verbal with patients and across the MDT
• To be able to plan and deliver person centred care

Experience

Essential

• Working in a range of clinical settings

Desirable

• Working in a community setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Vaughan Building

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

All Roles:

To provide a high level, responsive, and developing clinical pharmacy service to individual patients on allocated wards, and assist junior pharmacists in such roles, and ward based Medicines Management technicians in their duties.

To be actively involved in efficient discharge planning on the allocated wards by reviewing and transcribing patients discharge treatment (as appropriate) facilitating timely dispensing of discharge medication and, where necessary, liaising and communicating with relevant healthcare practitioners in intermediate or primary care to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care.

If agreed, to undertake prescribing as a Pharmacist independent Prescriber, in the clinical area for which Prescriber accreditation was gained, and in a wider sense within the limits of competency.

To lead the efficient organisation and smooth running of a dispensary, including assuring that the environment is ready and safe for the days work

To monitor service delivery

From Main Dispensary provide cover and support to the Outpatients dispensary operated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd. on demand

To train and support staff to maintain formulary control, and adherence to prescribing and dispensing policies, and to collect prescription charges

To assist the Lead and Senior Technician in policies, procedures and the framework for dispensing, and the planning and development of the service, including automation, and stock control

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, and to provide tailored counselling around complex regimes

To advise and support ward and clinic staff, not least regarding controlled stationery, service hours, late prescribing, e-prescribing, and use of the tracker to monitor prescription progress

To undertake clinical checks of the treatment regimens in care pathways, and raise and resolve anomalies with prescribers,

To contribute to dispensing

To ensure that staff log errors and near misses and that the team and the individual learn from these

To pick up issues arising during weekend service hours and address these on the next full working day

To contribute to the Emergency Duty Commitment of pharmacists providing an out-of-hours emergency Pharmacy service. To undertake routine duties within the dispensary as required, supervising the work of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and (senior) ATOs.

To contribute to the late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working rota.

If requested, to be an authorised signatory for drug purchase orders and for drug invoice payments.

To demonstrate and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and encourage other members of the team to do likewise.

In the specialist pharmacy service of Surgical Specialties, Medical Specialties, Medical Admissions, Frailty, Family Health, Neurology and neuro-rehabilitation, and Elective Care:

To provide a specialist level of clinical pharmacy services to the patients on the allocated wards, and assist the medical and nursing teams on the wards with pharmaceutical and therapeutic advice,

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,

To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,

To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist

To advise the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists on development needs and opportunities for this service area

To supervise and mentor more junior staff in the provision of services to these areas

To develop or contribute to a training programme for clinical pharmacists allocated to the specialty areas and to administer any competency assessment process that is in place to ensure the appropriate standards are achieved.

To assist with Foundation student pharmacist training within the Trust for our own Foundation student pharmacists and community Foundation student pharmacists allocated to Warwick Hospital.

To provide clinical pharmacy training for undergraduate pharmacy students, vacation students, Foundation Student pharmacists (hospital and community-based) and hospital clinical pharmacists.

To contribute as required to the induction and in-service training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff as appropriate

To assist and supervise as necessary, wardbased Medicines Management technicians in the clinical aspects of their work,

To maintain an awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice pertinent to the specialist pharmacy area.

To coordinate the out of hours on call service, providing reports, evaluating responses to calls, sharing lessons learned, and ensuring consistency and a good standard of service.

To lead on opportunities to improve the efficiency or cost of drugs use (QIPP).

To act as Pharmacys representative to the Audit and Operational Governance Group AOGG for a Division when required

When required, to advise/ comment on clinical treatment guidelines for use in the specialty area that have been produced locally or by national bodies e.g. NICE, NSFs, National Prescribing Centre guidelines etc.

To contribute to and/ or undertake audit projects in the specialty areas particularly those concerned with the clinical and cost effective use of drugs, compliance with safer prescribing and drug administration policies, procedures and guidelines, and implementation of pharmacy service developments. To provide reports and present the audit findings within the Trust.

To be involved in the work of clinical drug trials including, where necessary, initial clinical discussions with the investigator / sponsor, review of the trial protocol, initiation/ implementation, supply of study material to patients, record keeping, problem solving and liaison with the study investigators and co-ordinators when necessary.

To undertake duties as a clinical pharmacist to other wards in the Trust when necessary, including occasional work at other pharmacies from which a pharmacy service is provided. In the specialist pharmacy service of Clinical Haematology and Oncology, with Aseptics and Clinical Trials:

To assist the Principal Pharmacist in their role of providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to consultant clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, ward and clinic staff,

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,

To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,

To advise dispensary staff (SWFT CS and inpatient dispensary) in the dispensing of chemotherapy and adjuvants,

To contribute with the Cancer Unit lead, to the development of the chemotherapy management system Mosaiq (software)

To contribute to the preparation of cancer treatment regimens

To check the treatment regimens in care pathways and resolve any anomalies,

To be responsible for the clinical and final checks of products prepared in the Aseptics Unit,

To provide clinical and final checks of bought-in specials,

To ensure that staff are trained in risk management processes relating to the therapy area (this will include cancer and non-cancer intrathecal administration for non-rotational posts) ,

To attend clinical meetings, when required, of the relevant clinical Network.

To assist the Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptic Services in ensuring all chemotherapy prescribed has appropriate funding and Patient Access Schemes are followed,

To assist with the training of junior pharmacists, Foundation Student Pharmacists , technicians and student technicians in this area of specialised practice

To act as Pharmacys link to the Nutrition Team, advise and support on Clinical Nutrition, assist dietitians in converting patients nutrition needs into a formulation (where other forms of feeding are inappropriate) for parenteral nutrition when require

To support the Lead pharmacists in the implementation and running of clinical trials as directed

To support the clinical ward service, as outlined above, as per the teams rota commitments Other Duties

Any other duties considered appropriate to the post and grade by the line manager.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. Special Requirements of the Postholder

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at and/or visit other hospitals in the Trusts we serve.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, is not exhaustive and serves as a guide to the main tasks, envisaged at the time of drafting. As such this job description will change and evolve in accordance with the Pharmacy Services needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Professional registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, through practitioner Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma OR postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate completed and working towards postgraduate Clinical Diploma (to be completed within 12 months of appointment) OR at least 12 months of appointment) OR at least 2 years post qualification experience with at least 6 months of those within specialist area
• (if this is an agreed part of the role) Pharmacist independent Prescribing national accreditation and registration

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (as a registered pharmacist) to have acquired the competencies needed for the job
• Recent clinical practitioner ward experience in a general hospital setting
• Specialist services relevant to the post (e.g. aseptics)

Desirable

• Undertaken audit work.
• Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients)
• Experience of managing a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty on a day to day basis (e.g. whilst covering a senior colleague)

Skills

Essential

• Good understanding of recent NHS and pharmacy and medicines management reports and how they relate to pharmacy practice
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge in the relevant area for the post
• Ability to advise and influence all grades of medical and nursing staff on therapeutic aspects of patient care
• An understanding of the relevance of clinical governance and risk management
• Able to understand clinical research data
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to clearly communicate complex clinical information to all grades of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Able to sensitively question patients on their drug treatment and to communicate clearly with them
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to create a rapport with people
• Ability to prioritise own work and assist others to do so
• Able to use initiative and work without supervision
• Ability to manage pharmacy staff allocated to the specialty
• Able to give credible representation of the Pharmacy at a senior medical and management levels
• Ability to work in teams - pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound judgement on clinical, pharmaceutical and ethical issues
• Able to advise other pharmacists of all grades in the post holder's expert area of knowledge
• Assertiveness skills- able to respond to challenge at senior medical or nursing levels
• Able to deal with concerned/anxious patients or relatives particularly in relation to their drug treatment
• Able to meet deadlines
• High standards of work presentation

Personal Qualitites

Essential

• Professional appearance
• A positive "can do", enthusiastic approach to work
• Self-motivating and able to motivate a pharmacy team
• Wants to "make a difference". Can enthuse about the potential of the post

Other

Essential

• Prepared to contribute to routine, clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties
• Accurate clinical, dispensing and checking abilities
• Able to undertake weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working and Emergency Duty Commitment on a rota
• Ability to use VDUs
• Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of continuing professional development
• Satisfactory computer keyboard skills
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use (or willingness to stay on site at own expense whilst on call).
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

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

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality in all of the role
• IT literate (including Microsoft office) and willing to learn new systems
• Good communication skills both written and verbal with patients and across the MDT
• To be able to plan and deliver person centred care

Experience

Essential

• Working in a range of clinical settings

Desirable

• Working in a community setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Vaughan Building

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

OPERATING CONTEXT

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Wye Valley NHS Trust and Worcester Acute Hospital NHS Trust have established a Foundation Group through the creation of a Committee in Common (the Group Strategy Committee). The purpose of the Group is to support the ongoing sustainability of the Trusts and to facilitate the rapid development of integrated care in their localities.

The Chief Nursing Officer will report to the Managing Director and will lead a portfolio associated with the Trusts nursing, midwifery and Allied Health Professional workforce and associated functions. The role is central in ensuring the organisations are clinically led, and engagement with the workforce is a key responsibility.

The Chief Nursing Officer is a voting member of the Trusts Board of Directors and will ensure that there is constant and visible Trust wide clinical leadership.

Providing effective leadership, acting as a role model for our people and ensuring the development of a culture and core values for the Trusts to continuously improve and innovate are fundamental responsibilities.

As a lead provider in Warwickshire, a key part of the role is supporting integration through the continued development of excellent working relationships with System and Place partners, in particular Primary Care.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Board of Directors

Trusts Executive Team and Senior Managers

ICB, NHS England (and successor), Care Quality Commission, Health and Wellbeing Board, Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Local Authority and other local providers including Primary Care, Mental Health and Social Services

Local Voluntary and Representative Groups

KEY RESULT AREAS

Professional Leadership & Operational Responsibilities

Provide professional leadership to the following groups of staff:

- Nurses

- Midwives

- Allied Health Professionals

Develop and implement strategies to maximise the contribution which Nurses, Midwives and AHPs bring to the Trusts in line with our over-arching Trusts Strategies including promoting a culture of innovation and improvement.

Focus professional groups on the delivery of excellent patient care, with the needs of patients and families at its centre, to the highest professional standards, acting always in the best interests of patients.

Support and develop Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs to work effectively within the Trusts Triumvirate arrangements and promote collaborative approaches to partnerships working inside and outside the Trusts.

Provide the highest standard of professional advice on all matters Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional related.

Ensure that high standards of care and service are delivered by Nurses, Midwives and AHPs in line with current best practice, quality governance standards and Trust policies and procedures.

Act as the Lead Executive for volunteering and the key point of contact for the Patient Forum.

Workforce

Develop and deliver a workforce plan for the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP workforce, including supporting the development of the current workforce and identifying and supporting current and future leaders.

Promote and develop a blended clinical workforce that embraces new roles, extends the scope of professional practice and allows individuals to work at the top of their licence.

Work with local higher education establishments to provide training opportunities for students preparing for professional roles and develop this as a recruitment pipeline.

Ensure that arrangements are in place to monitor professional registration and ensure compliance with the requirements of the NMC and HCPC are adhered to.

Work with education partners to ensure post-registration professional development is delivered in the interests of the development of specialist roles and specific expertise.

Governance

Develop and deliver the Trusts approach to Integrated Governance to provide compliance and assurance from Ward to Board and back.

Act as the Lead Executive on all matters relating to quality governance and ensure that governance processes are taken into account in Trust Management Board and Trust Board decision making.

Act as the nominated individual and relationship manager with the CQC and lead the Trusts responses to inspections.

Work with the Managing Director to lead the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, approach and policy and support in preparation and delivery of the Trusts Board Assurance Frameworks (BAFs)

Act as Executive Lead for preparation of the Annual Governance statements and work with the Chief Executive to agree sign off.

Quality Safety and Patient Experience

In partnership with the Chief Medical Officer lead the quality and patient safety strategy for the Trusts, and continuously improve quality governance processes to maximise safety, and compliance with clinical standards.

Ensure that processes are in place to determine compliance with external service/clinical standards from organisations such as NHS England, NICE and the Royal Colleges (not an exhaustive list).

Ensure that suitable arrangements are in place to receive feedback and complaints from patients/members of the public and to provide appropriate compassionate responses in line with our values and behaviours. Ensure provision of a high quality agile and responsive Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and use of tools such as the Friends and Family Test (FFT)

Lead on patient experience and patient engagement ensuring that the patient and public voice is heard across the organisation.

Lead the development and use of the Ward Accreditation programme.

Work across the Foundation Group to identify and share best practice innovating and developing in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Act as Executive Lead and champion for Maternity and Neonatal safety work programme.

System Leadership and Partnership Working

Develop strong and resilient professional relationships with leaders from partner organisations, collaborating to deliver the best outcomes for our patients and populations.

Participate and, where appropriate, lead on the development of Place and System workstreams, working across providers and other partners and ensuring that we actively participate in the development of Neighbourhood Health.

Support system-wide changes and support the Trusts to ensure they play their part in tackling healthcare inequalities across the populations we serve.

Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Act as Executive Lead for the Infection Prevention and Control Strategy, line managing the IPC teams and ensuring that policies are in place to manage and mitigate infection control risks, providing regular updates at Board and sub-committees.

Ensure that the Trusts are compliant with all statutory, and regulatory requirements and operating to standards of clinical best practice and promote the highest standards of hygiene amongst staff, patients, visitors and members of the public.

Take command responsibility for outbreak management and control as appropriate.

Safeguarding

Lead Executive for safeguarding adults and children (a delegated responsibility from the Chief Executive) and for the delivery of the National PREVENT programme.

Act as the responsible Executive for safeguarding at Trust Board, providing regular reports to Trust Board and its Sub-Committees.

Ensure that the Trusts are compliant with all statutory and regulatory requirements and operating standards of clinical best practice.

On Call

To participate in the Trusts Executive on call rota and provide leadership, advice and guidance.