Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of Shingles, RSV, Pneumococcal, COVID-19, Influenza vaccinations and any other vaccinations which becomes part of the NHS schedule to registered patients, both in patients home and within the practice setting. The postholder will assess suitability for vaccination, obtain informed consent, administer vaccines in accordance with current clinical guidance, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the wider clinical team. Where necessary arrange follow up for specific vaccinations.

Role specific focus areas and process

Delivery of vaccination programmes in patients homes and in the practice setting

Safe collection, transportation and storage of vaccines while maintaining cold chain requirements.

Assessment of housebound patients' suitability for vaccination.

Administration of vaccinations in accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs), National Protocols or other approved frameworks.

Timely and accurate recording of vaccination activity.

Maintaining effective communication with practice.

Ensuring patient safety, confidentiality and professional standards always.

Main Duties, Outline Responsibilities and Work Portfolio

Patient/Client Care and Support

Assist practices with the administration of vaccinations for their patient populations within surgeries and patients' homes.

Assess patients for clinical suitability prior to vaccination.

Obtain informed consent before administering vaccines.

Deliver vaccinations safely and effectively in line with current clinical guidance.

Manage and respond appropriately to adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Provide advice and reassurance to patients and carers regarding vaccinations.

Leadership and Workforce

Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the wider clinical team.

Work closely with the vaccinator coordinator to support identification of patient cohorts/ organising clinics/ arranging visit in demographic order

Support the delivery of PCN vaccination programmes.

Maintain professional registration and competency requirements.

Participate in supervision, training and appraisal processes.

Financial, budgetary and contract management

Ensure appropriate use of vaccines, equipment and consumables.

Minimise wastage through effective stock handling and cold chain management

Organisational Policy

Adhere to ENMP policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.

Comply with professional standards and codes of conduct.

Complete and maintain mandatory training requirements.

Task management (including work related planning)

Manage daily workload efficiently and effectively.

Plan and undertake home visits according to service requirements.

Collect and transport vaccines and consumables in accordance with governance procedures.

Maintain accurate documentation and records.

Decision Making

Assess patient suitability for vaccination.

Apply clinical judgement when responding to risks, concerns or unexpected events.

Escalate clinical issues appropriately where required.

Communication and Information

Information systems and software responsibilities include use of:

Systm One

ICE system

AccuRX

MS Office

Federated Data Platform

Responsibility for data entry, text processing or storage of data, utilising paper or computer-based data entry systems are a key component of the role.

Research and Audit

All staff at ENMP are expected to support and assist with research and audits from time to time but the postholder will have no responsibility other than complying with these requirements.

Corporate Responsibilities

The postholder is expected to comply with all corporate responsibilities detailed within the ENMP Job Description template, including professional standards, teamwork, quality improvement, safety, confidentiality and information governance

Work and Professional Standards

To conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Practices values and behaviours

To work to the highest standard of care in order to promote the Practice as a quality care provider

To adhere to the Practices standards and expectations as communicated through policy and briefings

To represent the Practice as required at external meetings and functions and to act as an ambassador for the organisation.

To work flexibly in order to ensure that the Practice delivers effective, individual and compassionate care

To participate in relevant staff training (including compliance with mandatory training requirements)

To actively participate in the staff appraisal process

Collaboration, teamwork, and relationships

To work and collaborate with other members of the ENMP team to ensure delivery of satisfactory performance, governance, and management of risk relative to role

To promote and constructive working relationships both internally with colleagues and with external organisations

To work effectively in collaboration with clinicians and managers of other health and social care organisations within the health system where there are common interests

Quality and Efficiency

To work proactively in order to identify areas for quality improvement and efficiency

Safety

To ensure compliance with safe systems of work and that all necessary health and safety requirements are met including the reporting of hazards and accidents

To work to high standards of infection control appropriate to role

Confidentiality and Information Governance

To ensure patient/staff confidentiality and information governance standards are maintained and respected at all times.

Person Specification

Planning Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage workload effectively across multiple locations

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or relevant healthcare professional holding up to date registration number - qualified to independently administer vaccines under a Patient Group Directive
• Current NHSE approved vaccination training

Leadership and People Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to team objectives
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision whilst adhering to clinical protocols

Physical Skills and Effort

Essential

• Ability to travel between practices and patient homes, carrying vaccination equipment and supplies safely
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess patient suitability for vaccination and respond appropriately to risks or unexpected events
• Ability to provide quality care

Experience

Essential

• Trained and competent in the management of anaphylaxis

Desirable

• Experience working as part of a team and independently
• Knowledge of safe transport of medications and cold chain procedures
• Working knowledge of Mental Capacity legislation and application in practice

Communication Skills

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Ability to communicate effectively with frail and vulnerable patients
• Ability to support vulnerable and housebound patients with sensitivity and professionalism

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

East Norfolk Medical Practice

Address

147 Lawn Avenue

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR30 1QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for;

Ensure that midwives provide a high standard of practice based on current guidelines, policies, protocols and standards and are involved in the development and review of these.

Actively support junior staff and students and be a resource for research-based information on midwifery practice.

Assist the Midwifery leadership team in building a dynamic workforce, contributing new and practical ideas to improve efficiency and make effective use of resources.

Maintains effective working relationships with all staff including medical staff, general practitioners, health visitors, independent midwives and staff from other Trusts.

Promotes a positive team spirit across all areas of the midwifery service.

We are looking for:

An excellent communicator who can adapt their communication skills according to the audience.

Ability to be flexible, adaptable and able to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements including on-call commitments.

Relevant and recent clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practice and responsibility for managing a clinical team.

A positive role model with a good level of self-awareness and personal resilience.

Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered Midwife on relevant part of the NMC register
• Significant clinical experience
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Associate/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
• Relevant and recent clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practice and responsibility for managing a clinical team
• Have ability to network, initiate and develop sound relationships with senior colleagues within and external to the Trust
• Expert clinical skills relevant to speciality and achievement of all midwifery competencies
• Synthesise information quickly and able to communicate and escalate

Desirable

• Experience of writing protocols, guidelines and integrated care pathways
• High dependency course
• Team leadership role
• Evidence of audit
• Experience of leading change management programmes
• Examination of the newborn qualification
• Willingness to teach practice in a formal setting
• Understanding of local and national NHS initiatives

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Princess Anne Hospital

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO16 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of completion of training CCT)

Previous Experience

Essential

• Primary Care clinical experience.

Desirable

• Experience in working in secondary care urgent and emergency care, or similar environments.

Registration

Essential

• Current Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practice
• Listed on the GMC GP Register

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills: written and verbal.
• Clinical Procedure skills appropriate to the post.

Desirable

• Computer literacy.

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street,

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Good General Education (eg. GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4
• *Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment
• *AMSPAR Certificate/equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge of medical terminology
• *Working knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
• *Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
• *Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
• *Experience of using IT systems
• *Experience of working in Healthcare
• *Good Organisational skills
• *Able to use own initiative and deal with the unpredictable
• *Able to work under pressure and to multi-task
• *Able to work to deadlines

Desirable

• *Experience of working in a busy environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
• *Good keyboard / IT skills
• *Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
• *Good time management skills
• *Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, patients and visitors
• *Ability to problem solve
• *Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in everyday working practice
• *Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
• *Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
• *Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
• *Confident in dealing with people at all levels
• *Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
• *Mature open and flexible approach to work
• *Demonstrates care and compassion
• *Good inter-personal and communication skills
• *Good organisational skills
• *Team Player
• *Conscientious
• *Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment
• *Ability to travel to multiple sites

Desirable

• *Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Eccleshal

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST21 6LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The principal responsibility of the post-holder is to provide consultant leadership across both Kershaw Ward and the Liaison Psychiatry Service at St Mary's Hospital. The post-holder will provide high-quality psychiatric assessment, treatment and clinical leadership for older adults presenting across acute inpatient and acute hospital settings, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care.

The post-holder will act as Responsible Clinician for all patients admitted to Kershaw Ward who are allocated to their care, including patients subject to the Mental Health Act. They will provide consultant expertise to the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the assessment, management and treatment of patients with both functional and organic mental disorders requiring inpatient care.

Within the Liaison Psychiatry Service, the post-holder will provide dedicated older adult psychiatric expertise across the Emergency Department and acute inpatient wards at St Mary's Hospital. The role will include close working with liaison psychiatry colleagues, acute hospital teams and the established dementia service, supporting high-quality mental health care for older adults within the acute hospital setting and helping strengthen pathways between physical and mental healthcare services.

The post-holder will provide clinical leadership within both services, supporting a culture of continuous quality improvement, multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice. They will be expected to contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing transformation of older adult mental health services across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.

The post-holder will work closely with consultant colleagues across inpatient, community, memory and liaison services. Appropriate consultant cross-cover arrangements are expected during periods of leave and absence, in accordance with local procedures and agreed job planning arrangements.

Working alongside lead nurses, ward managers and senior clinicians, the post-holder will contribute to the overall leadership and development of both services and will support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient care.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Medical Degree

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Relevant higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• MRCPsych

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of assessing and treating older adult patients in acute and community psychiatric settings
• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Demonstrate the leadership skills required to function successfully as a Consultant Psychiatrist
• IT skills relevant to working in a modern NHS environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in old age psychiatry
• Knowledge of key issues associated with the development of Acute older Adult Health Services
• Knowledge of NHS planning and commissioning processes

TRANSPORT

Essential

• Ability to use public transport (for travel to see patients if indicated).

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Charles Hospital Mental Health Centre

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieveing the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS Web
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Project lead as required with CQC, CCG and QOF

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of CCG initiatives

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

Lonsdale Medical Group

Address

24 Lonsdale Road

London

NW6 6RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post supports a time-limited pilot being undertaken by the Dudley Health and Care Partnership. The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is acting as the host employer on behalf of the Partnership. The pilot is fixed term until 31 March 2027 and will require flexibility, pace and active partnership working as the model is mobilised, tested and evaluated.

The GP Clinical Lead will provide clinical leadership, oversight and strategic advice to support delivery of the Dudley Enhanced Work and Health Service Fit Note Reform Pilot. This is a sessional, fixed-term pilot role until 31 March 2027, hosted through The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of the Dudley Health and Care Partnership. The post holder will work alongside the Vocational Specialist / Pilot Lead and partner organisations to ensure the pilot is clinically robust, evidence-based and aligned to primary care priorities. The Clinical Lead will support pathway design, service development, governance, evaluation and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the pilot delivers improved outcomes for patients and supports the wider ambitions of fit note reform.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully Qualified General Practitioner

Desirable

• GMC registration and licence to practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of fit note reform work and health initiatives and primary care pathways in Dudley

Desirable

• Experience of service redesign quality improvement or transformation programmes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of employment support, Work well or vocational rehabilitation programmes

Desirable

• ABle to work across organisational boundaries and influence change

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• e involved and contribute to clinical protocols and developments for the specialist palliative care service.
• Embrace and support line management and the department in making service improvements effective in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures and national, legal and professional standards.
• Be an active member of appropriate groups representing needs of patients and appropriate staff.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a seven day service working flexibly over the seven days to meet the needs of the service.
• Maintain accurate up to date information relevant to service compiling statistical evidence as required.
• Contribute to management of complaints and incidents.
• Work within palliative care clinical governance framework.

Contribute to the achievement of ELHTs objectives and targets for Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse/Current NMC registration.
• Recordable Oncology/Palliative qualification (20 credits at 1st degree level) or equivalent practical experience demonstrated throughout application
• Teaching or mentorship qualification and/or experience of teaching both formally and informally.

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills or willingness to undertake.
• V300 prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate extensive post registration experience in a palliative care setting.
• Evidence of recent study, not including core mandatory training, in the last 2 years
• Able to demonstrate knowledge about the importance of effective communication in a team and with patients and their families

Desirable

• Previous specialist palliative care experience is desirable

Personal attributes

Essential

• Self-awareness of own personal developmental needs / limitations.
• Importance of Time management skills/Diary management
• Autonomous working/ team working
• Self-awareness of own well being
• Evidence of local and national palliative care drivers.

Other

Essential

• Assess to a car for work purposes
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly over 7 days within the hospital or community specialist palliative care 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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Globe Business Centre

James Square

Accrington

BB5 0RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will become part of a well-established nursing team, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team while demonstrating the ability to work independently when required.

You will be expected to adhere to practice protocols and local and national guidelines, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care that is tailored to meet the individual needs of patients

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The successful candidate must have prior experience working as a Practice Nurse within General Practice and be competent across core practice nursing duties.
• Experience in cervical screening and chronic disease management is essential

Desirable

• as per Essential

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths
• Nursing degree and NMC Registered Nurse
• Management of chronic diseases
• Cervical Cytology
• Applicants should ideally already have the essential skills and experience required of a Practice Nurse. However, further training and support will be provided, where required, to enable the successful candidate to fully undertake the role and to develop or enhance existing skills.
• We place strong emphasis on investing in the professional development of our team, offering opportunities for CPD and further qualifications.

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing
• Minor Illness management
• Experience Specifications

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Abertillery Group Practice

Foundry Bridge

ABERTILLERY

Gwent

NP13 1BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will operate across the four pillars of consultant practice: Expert Clinical Practice, Leadership and Consultancy, Education and Training, and Research and Evaluation, driving continuous improvement and supporting the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate maternity care.

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

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Master's degree in relevant subject
• Post Graduate Certificate in education or relevant teaching experience
• Demonstrate a broad but in-depth knowledge of health policy in relation to midwifery practice, with reference to normality and Public Health agenda
• Detailed knowledge of midwifery issues and impact on service delivery

Desirable

• Accredited counselling course or experience in providing support in complex/traumatic circumstances
• Completed PhD or professional doctorate

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in clinical midwifery practice, including responsibility for organising specialist care and advice for complex aspects of pregnancy
• Evidence of managing a clinical area, leading elements of service provision and of supporting staff development in the clinical environment
• Manage change and develop innovation in practice
• Clear portfolio of continuing professional development
• Evidence of clinical leadership and supervision of other staff
• Evidence of participating in regional and national networks
• Multi-agency working
• Public speaking

Desirable

• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level within the midwifery profession
• Evidence of involvement in research in practice
• Evidence of policy development and implementation in practice
• Evidence of academic published work or research

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• High degree of professional autonomy and critical judgement
• Ability to make decisions and be accountable for them
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including delivery of sensitive and complex information
• Compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Skilled in use of multimedia resources for networking nationally and for use in presentations
• Network across the organisation and at national/international level
• Influence and motivate others
• Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
• Prioritise and meet deadlines
• Self-motivating and adaptable
• Confident, assertive and self-assured
• Visionary and a strategic thinker
• Demonstrate a passion for midwifery practice and the role of the midwife promoting and protecting normality for pregnancy and childbirth
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Respect of professional colleagues
• Reliable and committed

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel pan Powys

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

to be agreed on offer depending on location

Bronllys

LD3 0LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• RMN Professional Qualification
• Preparation for Mentorship or willingness to work towards
• Proven experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) within the same specialty with evidence of ongoing development or evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Substantial post-qualification experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness
• Evidence of applied understanding of the needs of clients and complex presentations in Mental Health in-patient care (within specific speciality)
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of clinical risk assessment
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of NMC Standards and Code of Conduct
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of change management processes in the leadership and support of large groups of staff
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of best clinical practices relevant to the area
• Knowledge of the role and function of other organisations who provide services to clients with mental health problems
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical leadership skills in a large multi-disciplinary team
• Be able to implement the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy into work settings
• Ability to translate clinical risk into care plans
• Demonstrable evidence of excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with other agencies at a variety of levels
• Demonstrable ability to provide situational management to staff and deal with conflict
• Evidence of ability to provide focused support to staff
• Demonstrably ability to maintain morale and leadership in an uncertain and changing environment
• Reliable, and committed to developing client care and nursing
• Full commitment to equal opportunities
• Demonstrable evidence of flexible approach, able to recognise signs of stress in self and others and take appropriate action
• Ability to effectively manage applied clinical work and the development of nursing practice
• Ability to gain the trust, confidence and respect of clients, carers, and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines
• To participate in the development of a culture which actively promotes the involvement of service users and carers

Desirable

• Post registration clinical qualification in Mental Health eg. Acute Care, Post Registration Specialist training in
• Professional development in Clinical Leadership
• CFT Interventions Clinical Supervision training
• personal development related to clinical area/care group
• Experience of managing staff and other professionals

Essential

Essential

• RMN Professional Qualification

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Meadowbrook Unit

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES OF POST

• Participate with colleagues in the continuous provision of Urology services provided by the Trust.
• Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team in the care of Urology inpatients and outpatients.
• To cooperate in the departments audit and research programme.
• To undertake regular weekly ward rounds for inpatients as part of theconsultant on call team
• To be expected to participate in the assessment of emergency patients in the accident and emergency department
• To be expected to take part in operative theatre sessions and outpatient clinics.
• To be expected to supervise and teach junior medical staff and students.
• Be expected to adhere to the Trusts' Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of all Healthcare Associated Infectionsincluding MRSA. In particular all staff have the following key responsibilities:
• Staff must observe stringent hand hygiene. Alcohol rub should be used on entry to and exit from all clinical areas. Hands should be washed beforeand after patient contact in all patients with diarrhoea. Alcohol hand-run before and after patients contact may be used instead of hand washing in some clinical situations.
• Staff members have a duty to attend infection control training provided for them by the Trust as set in the infection control policy.
• Staff members who develop an infection that may be transmissible topatients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalen

Desirable

• Completion of BST

Qualifications

Essential

• 1 Year urology experience

Desirable

• GMC Registration

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The service runs on a Monday to Friday . Flexibility to work shift patterns to meet the needs of the clinic over 5 days. Work across different sites. Manual dexterity Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties.

The Trauma and Orthopaedic service is based across two sites, Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse

Current NMC Registration

Evidence of continuing professional development or reflective profile.

Desirable criteria

Experience of casting

Experience of Trauma and Orthopaedic nursing

Experience and knowledge of wound care management to include traumatic and postoperative wounds.

Person Specification

Physical

Essential criteria

Physically be able to perform the full range of nursing duties.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Plaster qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Working/training in the United Kingdom for at least 6 months with current NMC registration.

Desirable criteria

Trauma and Orthopaedic experience

Work skills

Essential Criteria

Able to present factual information and deal with questions

Demonstrates effective IT skills

Able to adapt to change and use own initiative

Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting

Desirable criteria

Tissue viability experience

Communication skills

Essential criteria

Clear and accurate written and verbal communication

Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding

Flexibility

Essential criteria

Able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends where necessary

Learning Ability

Essential criteria

Ability to learn new skills

Proof of continued professional development since registration

Person Specification

Registered Nursing Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nursing Qualification
• Demonstrates effective IT skills
• Able to adapt to change and use own initiative.
• Working in the United Kingdom for at least 6 months with current NMC registration
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
• Flexibility - able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends where necessary. Willingness to support other areas within the Trust when appropriate.
• Friendly, calm and approachable. Non-judgemental approach to work.
• Ability to learn new skills
• Proof of continued professional development since registration

Desirable

• Further relevant qualifications
• Plaster Qualification
• Trauma & Orthopaedic 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 Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust - Royal Blackburn Holiday

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will work as an autonomous specialist dietitian across the Eating Disorder Pathway within ED-ITT, EDS and providing consultation to the NRMC. The role will span varying degrees of risk including those who present with complex mental health and medical needs, including risk of rapid physical deterioration, refeeding complications and mortality.

The role spans both direct clinical intervention and wider service-level consultation.The selected applicant will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) alongside psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, health care assistants, GPs with specialist interests and other allied health professionals, contributing to integrated risk management and coordinated care planning across services.

As the lead for dietetics, the applicant will hold professional responsibility for dietetic practice within the service, acting as the key source of specialist dietetic expertise and guidance. The role includes contributing to policy development, care pathways, service improvement initiatives, clinical governance processes and implementation of evidence-based practice in line with national standards and eating disorder guidance.

The post holder will be expected to exercise a high level of clinical judgement, autonomy and decision-making in situations where there may be conflicting clinical priorities, high levels of risk and complex ethical considerations.

The role will involve delivering training, supervision and consultation to other professionals to improve understanding and management of nutritional risk and eating disorders across the wider system. There is an expectation that the postholder will lead on this training.

The post holder will maintain accurate clinical documentation, outcome monitoring and risk assessments, and contribute to audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.

Please refer to supporting documentation for full job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or related qualification.
• Significant relevant experience and/ or evidence of MSc level study in a relevant area.
• Professional/Clinical knowledge acquired through degree plus specialist dietetic training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent plus significant, relevant experience.
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of on-going professional
• development
• Member of British Dietetic Association

Desirable

• PENG clinical update.
• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
• Certification of insertion of NG tubes.

Skills

Essential

• An ability to be able to use highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to impact on the behaviour and views of clients with severely challenging, often life threatening behaviours on a frequent basis.
• Demonstrate a high level of empathy, self- awareness and emotional resilience having to cope with emotionally demanding situations on a frequent basis.
• Able to use advanced analytical skills and to concentrate for prolonged periods during emotive and stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of time management and organisational skills.
• Able to work within codes of practice of HCPC, Occupational Standards, British Dietetic Association (BDA) and policies and procedures.
• Highly specialist skills demonstrating varied comprehensive clinical experience in order to deliver best practice for a range of complex conditions.
• Ability to undertake dietetic assessments, including assessing for refeeding risk, as well as offer treatment and intervention.
• Ability to obtain information from those who are ambivalent to change, or do not wish to share their intake or engagement with compensatory behaviours.
• Ability to compassionately, challenge information provided that does not appear accurate.
• Ability to work across multiple services.
• An effective team worker who is empathetic and approachable
• Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiatives.
• Flexible regarding duties and ability to cope with change.

Desirable

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with those who suffer from eating disorders and or disordered eating, with various physical and psychological risks.
• Experience of working in a community eating disorder service.
• Experience of working with those who do not wish to have treatment.
• Experience of working with those who are at high risk of refeeding syndrome.
• Experience of working with those who are at high risk of an admission to either a medical or psychiatric Hospital secondary to their eating difficulties.
• Experience of working with those who are highly distressed.
• Experience of providing consultation and advice to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Varied and comprehensive post-graduate clinical experience across a range of clinical areas, including enteral feeding.
• Senior level experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of delivering in-service training.
• Experience of interpreting and acting on complex clinical information including anthropometry, biochemistry,
• pharmacology and medical history to make decisions about client care.
• Evidence of active participation in audit activities in dietetic practice.
• Experience of dealing with distressed clients, carers or colleagues.
• Experience and competence in negotiating and recording aims of treatment and agreeing a plan of action with; client/relatives/carers/medical staff.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and developing new initiatives/ services.
• Competence and experience in advanced
• communication skills including negotiation, motivational interviewing and evoking behavioural change in complex cases.
• Experience of working in a mental health unit/ ward/eating disorder unit.
• Experience and evidence of developing evidence based literature, guidelines and protocols for a range of more complex needs for a wide range of people e.g. clients with Mental Illness or neurological impairment, carers, general public and
• healthcare workers.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge of Best Dietetic Practice in the treatment or management of nutritional needs.
• Evidence of an accurate up to date portfolio in order to demonstrate Continued Professional Development (CPD) lifelong learning and skills of reflective practice.
• Ability to deliver best practice for a range of more complex clinical conditions.
• Knowledge of Eating Disorders.
• Knowledge of MEEDS.

Desirable

• Membership of Specialist Interest
• Group.
• Knowledge of different mental health illnesses, the risks and treatment interventions.
• Knowledge of legislation that supports the rights of those with mental health illnesses such as Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act.
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma.
• Knowledge of how to use system one.
• Knowledge of the personalised care framework.
• Knowledge of the cycle of change.
• Knowledge of how to respond appropriately to physical and psychological risks, specific to eating disorders.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

Eating Disorder Intensive Treatment Team

Glenbourne Unit

Morlaix Drive

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UHS is a large teaching hospital and major trauma centre with a wide tertiary catchment across the south coast. We provide tertiary cancer services for prostate, kidney, adrenal, bladder, penis and testis with open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery (Da Vinci X and Xi). We have a breadth of benign service ranging from andrology, stones, BPH and general urology and we network with Salisbury for female, neuro and video-urodynamic expertise.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.Provide high-quality urology care by assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with a range of elective and emergency urological conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and theatre settings.

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support service delivery, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and contribute to the effective management of patient pathways and waiting lists.

Undertake urology clinics, ward rounds, operating sessions, and on-call commitments as required, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care throughout the period of maternity leave cover.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 5th October 2026This vacancy closes on or before 23rd September 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• FRCS Urol or equivalent
• Higher training in Urology
• Advanced prostate cancer diagnostics

Desirable

• PhD, MD, MSc
• Subspecialty fellowship

Aptitudes & Skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to transport independently between sites
• Surgical aptitude and attention to detail
• Able to maintain continuity of care

Desirable

• Evidence of previous research output

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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).