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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Asher House as a Housekeeper.

You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for people with Mental Health conditions. where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area.

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Housekeeper you will be:

• Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
• An active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.
• Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.
• Helping create a positive culture.
• Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.
• Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment
• Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done
• Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively
• Be a good communicator
• Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where you will be working:

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 £25,564.50
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar cleaning environment. Must enjoy cleaning and have high standards. Good communication skills and ability to prioritize duties effectively are 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Essex

CO14 8JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you have administration experience and are looking to step into a new role? Join Chadwick Lodge as a Medical Secretary and enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to medical team at Chadwick Lodge. From managing their diaries, planning meetings to updating records, you will be able to turn your hand to any admin related task.

As the Medical Secretary, you will work alongside the Registered Clinicians assisting with confidential paperwork, service users records and GP letters. You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and GP letters.

You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and will take to lead in recording their blood test results.

There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Medical Secretary you will be:

• Supporting the Registered Clinician with letters and general documentation
• Supporting all meetings as minute taker as requested chaired by the Medical Director, SMT or ad hoc.
• Receiving and record typing, checking, and amending for spelling and grammatical errors, completing within given deadlines.
• Participating in the administration, development and evaluation of regulatory matters.
• Co-ordinating the hospital diary and the whereabouts of the clinicians
• Booking in meetings
• Arranging Conference Calls

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Experience of audio typing
• Communication and organisational skills
• A minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent
• Knowledge of mental health and medications

Where you will be working:

Location:Chadwick Drive (off Saxon Street), Eagle stone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LS

You will be working at Chadwick Lodge and Eagle stone View, a medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programmes for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour.

The service offer a broad spectrum of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, involving service users at every stage. The hospital’s consultant-led multidisciplinary team has a wealth of clinical and research experience in forensic psychiatry. All programmes are designed to reduce the risk of re-offending and to maximise the potential and enhance the quality of life of each service users.

Chadwick Lodge secure services care for service users with complex and enduring mental illness who need to achieve stability in order to benefit from multidisciplinary interventions, helping them move on to community settings whenever possible

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 £27,320
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Experience of audio typing
• Communication and organisational skills
• A minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent
• Knowledge of mental health and medications

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• A range of face to face, telephone and triage sessions for patient contact, both same day and planned care where appropriate.
• Manage pathology results for tests generated through patient contacts.
• Use and adhere to practice systems for excellent communication and handover with lead GP and other relevant MDT colleagues, including any clinicians working off-site.
• Support the triage process for all patient-led demand.
• Contribute to clinical admin including evaluating, actioning and processing hospital correspondence and results. This includes ordering appropriate tests and ensuring safety netting and follow up. You will contact the patient to complete tasks where this is required.
• Supporting other members of the MDT including pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, physician associate, healthcare assistants and administrators with clinical and process questions as needed.
• Participating in and being visible as part of the practice team, including attendance at clinical team meetings and whole team meetings.
• QI and audit projects, depending on need.
• Pay attention to appropriate coding, note keeping and flagging of any system issues as they arise.
• Act on safeguarding concerns with named leads where appropriate.
• Demonstrate your commitment to high quality, safe care that supports clinical continuity for those patients and crucial clinical circumstances where this is crucial.
• Take part in learning events, audits, and discreet pieces of work where formally agreed.
• Respect ways of working that have been agreed among the clinical team.
• Commit to understanding your role in practice systems and to flagging where there are learning events so the system can improve.
• Commit to learning new IT systems and innovations in use of IT in service of patient care.
• Commit to supporting continuity where this is clearly best for the patient.
• By taking responsibility and ensuring you follow through and complete tasks where possible (therefore avoiding unnecessary follow up or work by others).
• Discuss cases with colleagues where appropriate with a commitment to learning from experience and sharing learning.
• Respect multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Work across organisational boundaries when this is in the interests of patient care.
• Keep up to date with new guidance.
• Your work will particularly support continuity of care, safety and quality for complex or urgent cases:
• You will take responsibility for managing complexity and facilitating continuity of care where appropriate.
• Informing other GPs about complex cases known to them.
• Display your clinical reasoning clearly in the records.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered.
• Qualified General Practitioner (MRCGP or equivalent).
• Currently on a performers list.

Desirable

• GP trainer.
• Desire to become a GP trainer.
• LARC insertion Trained.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in UK General Practice.
• Experience of working with diverse and vulnerable groups, including use of interpreters.
• Experience of being the named GP for a list of patients or of providing continuity of care.
• Experience of GP admin including eg PIP forms.
• Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx, MS Teams.
• Experience of clinical triage.

Desirable

• Clinical experience of 2+ years
• Experience of working with deprived populations.
• Delivery of clinical audit.
• QOF management.
• Experience of working in Islington/ NCL general practice.
• Experience of working in at-scale systems.
• Experience of safeguarding leadership/ desire to take this on.
• Supervision of other roles and staff members

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

Islington GP Federation

Address

Northern Medical Centre

11 Hornsey St, London

Holloway Road

London

N7 8GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The QOF & Administrator will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by coordinating Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) activities, enhanced services, patient recall programmes, and data quality initiatives across the practice. The post holder will work closely with clinicians and administrative staff to ensure that contractual targets are met, patient records are accurately maintained, and performance is monitored effectively.

QOF and Performance Management

• Monitor and support the achievement of QOF targets and other contractual requirements.
• Run regular clinical searches and reports to identify patients requiring review, monitoring, or intervention.
• Maintain and manage patient recall systems for chronic disease management, screening programmes, immunisations, and health checks.
• Support clinicians in identifying care gaps and opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Produce performance reports and information for Lead meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience working within a GP practice.
• Understanding of QOF and patient recall processes.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Knowledge of enhanced services and NHS contracts.
• Experience of clinical coding and data quality improvement.
• Experience producing reports and conducting audits.

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

Wentworth Medical Practice

Address

38 Wentworth Avenue

London

N3 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wentworthmedical.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

Clinical

Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.

Be able to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive team. Take responsibility for organising own time and workload, and where required, act as the RN Shift Leader, managing the shift, prioritising care and appropriate allocation of resource.

Be responsible for lone workers reporting as required.

Make accurate observations of the complex physical, mental and social condition of the patient, appropriately liaising with wider Community care services.

Report back to the HIYH RN Lead on all clinical matters and provide timely & accurate handovers to the HIYH Administrators as required.

Take reasonable precaution to ensure that the patient and the patients property is safeguarded and to work in accordance with Hospice Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Be involved in assessing patients and undertake dynamic environmental risk assessments.

Function autonomously and in accordance with own scope of clinical practice & competence.

Have the ability to challenge decisions made by others if they are against policy or not in the best interest of the patient.

Engage in sensitive and complex communication with patients, relatives and carers.

Provide support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care.

Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the organisation and wider healthcare system, in a mature, professional, kind and reasoned manner.

Communicate with and care for distressed, anxious and worried patients/relatives.

Take responsibility to ensure adherence to Hospice policies and procedures.

Demonstrate good team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the HIYH Service.

Management

Ensure that manual handling guidelines are adhered to rigorously.

Report accidents, incidents, concerns and complaints relating to patients or their relatives via Vantage and as per Hospice policy and procedures.

Undertake line management responsibility for an allocated group of Palliative Care Assistants (contracted) / Health Care Assistants (Bank).

Legal & Ethical

Practice within the legal and ethical framework, as established by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and national legislation, to ensure patients interests and well-being are met.

Administrative

Maintain accurate record keeping using SystmOne and paper documentation where appropriate.

Complete all appropriate forms/documentation within the given time span and submit to the Hospice as required.

Provide an accurate handover to the HIYH Administrators as required ensuring any concerns are escalated in a timely manner.

Health & Safety/Risk

Take reasonable precaution to ensure that the patient and the patients property is safeguarded and to report if deemed necessary.

Undertake dynamic Risk Assessments as required.

Work within all Hospice Health & Safety policies.

Assess patients and environmental risks and follow all Hospice policies and procedures. Safe use of a range of equipment including:

Hoists

Slide sheets

Wheelchairs

Electric or patients own bed

Oxygen concentrators

Feed pumps (within scope of competence)

Education and Training:

Undertake additional training and development in order to develop the skills required to provide quality palliative care for patients, in line with personal development plans.

Ensure that Revalidation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.

Undertake the Hospice Appraisal process with HIYH Palliative Care Assistants.

Support and guide HIYH PCAs, HCA (Bank) and new members of staff during induction.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound understanding of palliative care philosophy.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to use initiative and to work autonomously.
• Demonstrable team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the HIYH service.
• Calm and reassuring manner.
• Able to take instruction and document events during shift.
• Ability to react sensitively and professionally to unforeseen clinical and non-clinical situations.
• Ability to line manage others.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Willingness to participate in training and updates.
• Computer literacy.
• Access to a car for work, including Business Use car insurance at your own expense.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to drive Hospice vehicles in addition to own vehicle.
• Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality.
• Ability to deal with distressing situations and emotive circumstances.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level One)

Desirable

• Degree level education

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience of working in the acute or community setting.
• Evidence of working with patients with palliative care needs.

Desirable

• Community experience would be an advantage
• Use of SystmOne
• Leadership experience
• Audit experience
• Previous NHS experience.

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

Nottinghamshire Hospice Limited

Address

Nottinghamshire Hospice

384 Woodborough Road

Nottingham

NG3 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottshospice.org/join-our-team/ (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 dont 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 interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• CCT Specialist Registration or CESR (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date) in intensive care medicine and anaesthetics
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School

Desirable

• FFICM
• EDIC
• Formal teaching or instructing qualification
• Good clinical practice training

Clinical governance

Essential

• Experience of morbidity and mortality review
• Evidence of audit of own practice

Desirable

• Structured Judgment Review training

Skills and experience

Essential

• Wide knowledge and experience of caring for critically ill adults
• Wide experience of anaesthesia
• Experience of teaching
• Audit participation

Desirable

• Critical care and/or anaesthesia publications or presentations
• Previous NHS experience

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

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with theatre teams and ward staff to coordinate the efficient calling/collecting of patients from wards, ensuring the electronic patient record system is updated accordingly.

As part of the reception team the role also requires the daily management of telephone calls and queries, you will therefore need to speak to patients and staff both face to face on over the telephone, therefore good communication skills are required.

You will be required to prepare theatre packs for the forthcoming day ensuring consent forms, patient stickers, patient wristbands are printed and prepared. Attention to detail is essential.

Applicants will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to send, receive and act upon emails received to the department.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Microsoft Office including, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Previous reception/admin experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good wirtten & verbal communication skills
• Ability to act upon own initative
• Ability to plan own work to deadlines
• Working knowledge of how to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowlede of Caldicott Principles

Special Requirements

Essential

• Polite and approachable attitude
• Self motivated and able to motivate others

Desirable

• Able to work alone

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education - minimum of 3 GCSE's or equivalent knowledge or equivalent at Grade C or above
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or working towards or equivalent knowledge/experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core components of this Fellowship include: Transoral Robotic Surgery, weekly Head and Neck Oncology MDT meetings, regular H&N 2 week-wait, audit and clinical research. There will be an opportunity to gain extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment head and neck cancer with particular emphasis on exposure to Transoral Robotic Surgery. There will be additional exposure to salivary gland surgery, thyroid surgery, airway surgery, ablative head and neck surgery, revision and salvage surgery. There is an excellent opportunity to carry-out clinical-translational research in Robotic Head and Neck surgery with an active existing PhD program and established links with the Department of Surgical and Intervention Engineering within the School of Biomedical Engineering and Image Sciences at Kings College London.

The Fellowship includes all aspects of Advanced Head and Neck Surgery with a particular emphasis on Transoral Robotic Surgery using robotic systems that are presently in regular clinical use within the Trust. These include the daVinci X and XI systems (Intuitive Surgical) and The Versius system (CMR surgical). The post holder would have the opportunity to develop and participate in a novel TORS teaching program and would be supported with a view to developing sufficient skills and proficiency to achieve TORS Console certification. The successful candidate will be working as part of a combined Head and Neck surgical oncology unit primarily under the supervision of Mr Asit Arora (Head and Neck Robotic Surgery Lead) in addition to Mr Jean-Pierre Jeannon and Mr Aleix Rovira. Mr Arora is a proctor in Head and Robotic Surgery for Intuitive Surgical, sits on the TORS Medical Advisory Board for CMR Surgical and runs a PhD program in Surgical technology at KCL.

The post-holder will under the relevant consultant be responsible for the provision of specialist Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck services to the Guys & St Thomas Hospital Trust. This will include:

a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics he attends and to ensure high standard of patient care

b) Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977 in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.

c) Ensure adequate data collection through the new CIS.

d) Conduct clinical research and audit.

e) Conduct undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and training.

f) Contribute to service improvement and development

The current consultant staff in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery are:

Mr J P Jeannon Head and Neck Surgery

Mr Ricard Simo Head and Neck Surgery

Mr Richard Oakley Head and Neck Surgery

Mr Asit Arora Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Lead

Mr Aleix Rovira Head and Neck Surgery

The current Consultant staff in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are

Mr Mus Alibhai Head and Neck and Reconstructive surgery

Mr Rafal Niziol Head and Neck and Reconstructive surgery

The Fellowship Director and Lead Educational supervisor for the post is Mr Ricard Simo

Time-Table of an Average Week:

A Timetable of an Average Week can be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Support Staff and Facilities

There are six SpRs, two CT doctors on surgical rotation and one Trust Doctor. In

addition there are two FY1 Doctors. The number and distribution of these posts is kept

under review and there will be change with the implementation of the European Working Time Directive.

In addition, there are two allied healthcare diagnosticians, two nurse practitioners, who run the preadmission clinic and one paediatric nurse specialist.

Clinical:

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Training of junior staff:

The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of

undergraduate and postgraduate students. It will be also expected to teach and support

the MRCS course and all the other courses held in the Unit and Department.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.

Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:

There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.

European Working Time Directive (EWTD):

All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines

Appraisal:

The post-holder will be required to undertake appraisal as per GMC and Trust Guidance and an Educational Contract will be established at the beginning of the post. Personal Development will be encouraged in compliance with GMC and Royal of Colleges guidelines. As the post is recognized as a Post-CCT Educational Post by the Royal College of Surgeons, the post-holder will be required to register with ISCP to monitor their progress.

Managerial and General:

The Trust is divided into clinical divisions each led by a Divisional Director responsible for clinical service on a Trust-wide basis. The groupings have been designed with careful attention to related speciality areas, clinical, academic and business configuration. The Divisional Director is a member of the Trust Management Executive

and responsible for the Clinical Directorate at Executive level. The individual specialties

are led by Clinical Leads who report to the Service Delivery Unit Heads who in turn report to the Divisional Director and the Divisional General Manager. The current Clinical Lead for Otolaryngology is Mr Pavol Surda and for Head and Neck is Mr Asit Arora.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS Intercollegiate exam or equivalent Otolaryngology training
• Full GMC Registration
• CCST in Otolaryngology or Maxillofacial Surgery or within 3 months of obtaining CCST

Desirable

• Higher Degree MD or PhD
• Publications in at least one Peer Review Journal in Head and Neck Surgery

Previous Experience

Essential

• Early experience of medical audit
• Evidence of clinical teaching

Desirable

• Published medical audit in the field of head & neck surgery

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology or oral and maxillofacial surgerylogy or oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Personal experience in head and neck and paediatric surgery
• Evidence of continuing personal education
• Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training junior doctors
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives
• Team based approach to care and service management

Desirable

• Interface Fellowship, Evidence of an advanced course on Laser, robotics or reconstruction

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care and to contribute to service developments.
• To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
• To participate in research and audit activities within the Department and the Unit.
• To help to maintain the data collection of patients with Head and Neck Cancer and to develop the new Cancer Information System (CIS)

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post-holder will under the relevant consultant be responsible for the provision of

specialist Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck services to the Guys & St Thomas Hospital Trust. This will include:

a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics attended and to ensure high standard of patient care

b) Participating in the Head and Neck ward round rota

c) Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977 in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.

d) Ensure adequate data collection through the new CIS.

e) Conduct clinical research and audit.

f) Conduct undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and training.

g) Contribute to service improvement and development

Support Staff and Facilities

There are six SpRs, two CT doctors on surgical rotation and one Trust Doctor. In addition there are two FY1 Doctors. The number and distribution of these posts is keptunder review and there will be change with the implementation of the European Working Time Directive.

In addition, there are two allied healthcare diagnosticians, two nurse practitioners, who run the preadmission clinic and one paediatric nurse specialist.

Clinical:

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Training of junior staff:

The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching ofundergraduate and postgraduate students. It will be also expected to teach and supportthe MRCS course and all the other courses held in the Unit and Department.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.

Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:

There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.

European Working Time Directive (EWTD):

All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines

Appraisal:

The post-holder will be required to undertake appraisal as per GMC and Trust Guidance and an Educational Contract will be established at the beginning of the post. Personal Development will be encouraged in compliance with GMC and Royal of Colleges guidelines. As the post is recognised as a Post-CCT Educational Post by the Royal College of Surgeons, the post-holder will be required to register with ISCP to monitor their progress.

Managerial and General:

The Trust is divided into clinical divisions each led by a Divisional Director responsible for clinical service on a Trust-wide basis. The groupings have been designed with careful attention to related speciality areas, clinical, academic and business configuration. The Divisional Director is a member of the Trust Management Executive

and responsible for the Clinical Directorate at Executive level. The individual specialities are led by Clinical Leads who report to the Service Delivery Unit Heads who in turn report to the Divisional Director and the Divisional General Manager. The current Clinical Lead for Otolaryngology is Mr Pavol Surda and for Head and Neck is Mr Asit Arora.

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications for the role are received. Please be sure to register your interest and submit you application as soon as you possibly can to avoid any disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS Intercollegiate exam or equivalent Otolaryngology training
• Full GMC Registration
• CCST in Otolaryngology or Maxillofacial Surgery or within 3 months of obtaining CCST

Desirable

• Higher Degree MD or PhD
• Publications in at least one Peer Review Journal in Head and Neck Surgery

Previous Experience

Essential

• Early experience of medical audit
• Evidence of clinical teaching

Desirable

• Published medical audit in the field of head & neck surgery

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology or oral and maxillofacial surgerylogy or oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Personal experience in head and neck and paediatric surgery
• Evidence of continuing personal education
• Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training junior doctors
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives
• Team based approach to care and service management

Desirable

• Interface Fellowship, Evidence of an advanced course on Laser, robotics or reconstruction

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SWB provides both a symptomatic and screening service. The geographical area includes North, West and East Birmingham, Sandwell and Walsall served by 4 mobiles. Static sites include City Health Campus and Walsall Manor hospital serving a screening eligible population of 170,000.

For further information about this post, please see the attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEntry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• oFRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialist training in Breast Radiology

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oCompetent in essential breast imaging and interventional work including MRI, Mammogram reporting, performing breast ultrasound, core and Vacuum biopsies, lesion localisation
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology

Desirable

• oCompetent in newer techniques - Tomosynthesis, Seed/RFID localisation
• Special interest that complements the existing consultants

management experience

Essential

• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• oAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• oExperience of conducting clinical audit
• oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Education and training

Essential

• oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• oThe ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

• oFormal training in teaching

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:

Essential

• oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.

Desirable

• oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Diagnostic Imaging
• oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust-Birmingham Treatment Centre

City Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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