Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Working in the operating theatre as a circulating nurse, anticipating the needs of the scrub team.

Decontamination of equipment during working hours and as part of the on-call commitment

Assisting in blood sampling

Maintaining stock levels within the theatre environment and the whole department.

Participating in the on-call team

During on-call commitments, you will be working independently when called in e.g. on intensive care

Collecting and checking trays of surgical instruments

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant with Minimum of one year Theatre experience

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with multidisciplinary team
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• I.T. skills including use of E mail
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a Registered Practitioner as agreed by local protocols
• Good attendance record
• Able to perform a wide range of duties.
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Desirable

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
• An understanding of organizing of nursing care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Hays Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Answer the telephone as a priority
• Book/cancel appointments
• Take messages accurately and pass on in a timely manner
• Organise home visit requests
• Deal with general enquiries and complaints
• To forward any queries relating to prescriptions to the Pharmacy Technicians
• Give out pathology results
• Register new patients and temporary residents and make up paper records
• Process deducted patients and send records to Primary Care Services Agency
• Greet and direct patients and visitors
• Organise translators
• Respond to the needs of GPs and Nurses to enable efficient clinics
• Input and extract information from the Practice computer system
• Update the clinical system with information eg smoking, ethnicity
• Action change of address notification
• Any other filing, record keeping and distribution of documents as appropriate
• Effectively liaise with Practice, Primary Care Organisations, patients and other external organisations to assist promptly with the resolution and administration of queries
• Fully utilise EMISWeb and other IT systems
• Monitor and check tasks and work flows
• Communicate effectively with the reception team to ensure policies and procedures are kept up to date
• Keep directories and data bases up to date to ensure an efficient work flow
• Demonstrate duties to new or less experienced staff
• Resolve job related issues, including patient documentation and help resolve minor problems
• Photocopying
• Dealing with mail internal and external
• Attend meetings when required
• To work safely at all times in accordance with legislation and Practice policies and procedures
• Be flexible both in the availability and being able to cover for colleagues absent from work due to annual leave or sickness
• Any other reasonable duties requested by the Practice Manager or GP
• This list is not exhaustive

In addition to the above, the post holder will show respect and courtesy to patients and colleagues, maintain confidentiality of patient and other Practice information at all times. Working occasional extra hours may be required.

The job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will be expected to carry out reasonable duties which may be requested from time to time.

Working Relationships

• General Practitioners
• Practice Manager and Team Leader
• Other members of secretarial team
• Members of the Practice/community nursing team
• Other members of the Primary Health Care Team
• Patients
• Outside agencies eg Secondary Care Trusts, Community Services, PCN

All members of staff may be asked to attend periodic Staff Meetings, which may be held outside their normal working hours. They may also be required to work extra hours covering for holidays and sickness. This may include Saturday mornings and possibly weekend work in future on a rota basis.

Review

• The post and the job description reflect the current requirements and objectives of the post. As the duties of the post develop and change, the post holder may be required to carry out other responsibilities.
• Whilst there will be consultation on such issues, employees should understand that, if agreement cannot be reached, then the employer reserves the right to make changes to job descriptions where it considers such changes necessary.

Travel

Ability and willingness to travel across multiple sites is essential for this role

Confidentiality

• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Alliance may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Alliances policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Alliances Health & Safety Policy to include:

• Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated and follow up action taken where necessary.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Alliance, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working in an NHS setting.
• Working knowledge of medical reception duties.
• Experience of handling confidential information.
• Proven experience of working with patients/public.
• Ability to handle telephone queries and understand when to involve others.
• Record and process messages accurately.
• Knowledge of System One.
• Care Coordinator training is preferred or willing to complete

Desirable

• Trained and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Trained in the requirements of GDPR.
• Care Coordinator training is preferred or willing to complete

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English.

Desirable

• Trained and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Trained in the requirements of GDPR.
• Care Coordinator training is preferred or willing to complete

Motivation and Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range people.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team and on own initiative.
• Can demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing and challenging circumstances

Other

Essential

• Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Standard DBS check

Desirable

• The postholder must be able to travel reliably and independently between multiple sites

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

Sunderland GP Alliance

Address

South Hylton Medical Centre

2 Union Street

Sunderland

Tyne And Wear

SR4 0LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

The successful candidate will work across both Reception and Administration, providing an effective and efficient service to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming patients and visitors in a friendly, professional and courteous manner
• Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with patient enquiries
• Booking, amending and cancelling appointments in accordance with practice procedures
• Helping and signposting patients to the most appropriate clinician or healthcare service
• Responding to patient queries and providing accurate information
• Processing repeat prescription requests and directing queries appropriately
• Handling requests for home visits in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and professional reception area
• Supporting the opening and closing of the practice when required

You will also undertake a range of administrative duties, including:

• Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Scanning, filing and maintaining accurate patient records
• Processing new and temporary patient registrations
• Updating patient information on EMIS Web
• Monitoring and completing administrative tasks
• Supporting patient call and recall work, including QOF and long-term condition care
• Processing administrative requests and documentation
• Supporting clinical and non-clinical colleagues with delegated administrative tasks
• Attending staff meetings and contributing to service improvements

The duties are varied, and the successful candidate will undertake a range of responsibilities depending on the needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a pressurised environment
• Previous receptionist experience, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting
• Experience of general administrative duties

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Knowledge of EMIS Web or another clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade AC (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• Basic IT qualification (e.g. ECDL or equivalent)
• AMSPAR Receptionist 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Burney Street Practice

Address

48 Burney Street

Greenwich

London

SE10 8EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

The SARC Clinical Lead will provide clinical leadership and governance across Sexual Offence Examiner services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and nationally compliant forensic care.

Acting as Medical Lead Doctor, the post holder will support service development, clinical oversight and governance activity in collaboration with the Clinical Service Manager, contributing to continuous improvement and the professional development of Sexual Offence Examiners and Crisis Support Workers.

The post holder will support the provision of clinical leadership to the SARC team and provide leadership and mentorship to Sexual Offence Examiners and Doctors. This includes delivering induction, training and supervision for trainee Sexual Offence Examiners, including shadowing, competency assessment, case reviews and final sign-off. The post holder will support Sexual Offence Examiners in preparation for Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine examinations and practice profile sign-off and will deliver regular peer review sessions.

The role includes peer review of statements written by Sexual Offence Examiners within contractual obligations and provision of telephone support and clinical advice to Sexual Offence Examiners. The post holder will investigate clinical incidents and complaints, undertake clinical audits and contribute to the review and development of clinical policies and procedures.

The post holder will contribute to the development of SARC clinical services, innovation and research and undertake liaison and partnership working with key stakeholders. They will work collaboratively with paediatric services to develop paediatric referral pathways and service provision and participate in case strategy meetings.

The role includes carrying out forensic examinations for adult and paediatric victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with relevant professional guidelines, organisational policy and national guidance. The post holder will participate in rota cover for forensic examinations and complete all required documentation in line with local guidelines, ensuring secure storage of records.

The post holder will complete written police witness statements within contractual obligations, complete child protection reports and safeguarding referrals as required and attend court as a professional witness when requested.

Working collaboratively with Crisis Workers and Police Officers, the post holder will support the delivery of services tailored to client needs and ensure all clients are treated with courtesy, consideration, care and respect.

The post holder will attend local and national Clinical Governance meetings, commissioner meetings and Employee Development Reviews as required. They will participate in multi-agency partnership working and support the establishment of effective referral pathways.

The post holder will adhere to organisational policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality in compliance with data protection and Caldicott requirements. They will participate fully in health and safety and infection prevention and control requirements and support the promotion of inclusion, equality and diversity in accordance with organisational policy.

The post holder will carry out any reasonable request from the Line Manager. This job description outlines the key duties and responsibilities of the role and may be reviewed as service requirements develop.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• - Effective communication skills.
• - Excellent documentation skills.
• - Professional and non-judgemental approach.
• - Leadership skills.
• - Ability to deliver training.
• - Flexible approach to work and workload.
• - Ability to support and work collaboratively with others.
• - Ability to deliver high standards of customer service.
• - Discretion, confidentiality and integrity.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• - Educational supervision skills.
• - Appraisal skills.

Experience

Essential

• - Minimum five years' experience as a Sexual Offence Examiner.
• - Experience in forensic examination and medical aftercare of complainants of sexual assault.
• - Experience of clinical governance processes.
• - Leadership and management experience.
• - Teaching and presentation/training experience.
• - Excellent safeguarding knowledge and understanding.

Desirable

• - Paediatric Sexual Offence Medicine (SOM) experience.
• - Root cause analysis training.
• - Training and/or experience in the role of educational supervisor.

Qualifications

Essential

• - General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practise.
• - Hold or be working towards Membership of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (MFFLM) or Licentiate of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (LFFLM), Sexual Offence Medicine (Children) (SOMc), or Sexual Offence Medicine (Adults & Children) (SOM A&C).
• - Enhanced DBS disclosure.
• - Medical indemnity cover (minimum £10 million).
• - Level 3 safeguarding experience for adults and/or children.
• - Access to own transport and full driving licence.

Desirable

• - Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) or able to demonstrate significant paediatric experience outside the SARC.

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

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

SARC

The Shores

5 Madeira Road

BOURNEMOUTH

BH1 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

In accordance with the agreed job plan, the salaried GP will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including:

Surgery consultations, telephone consultations, telephone triage, visiting patients, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, processing clinical documentation, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Participate in the duty doctor rota

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate

Developing care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE

Ensuring appropriate follow up of patients

Recording clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards

Prescribing generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the ICB and Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)

Comply with all the objectives of the QOF targets, ICB initiatives, nationally or locally commissioned enhanced services.

Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and other third parties

Working with and supporting other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care

Take an active role in delivering clinical governance

Promote preventative health care and advice where appropriate

Lead on training, supervising and supporting learners (e.g Medical students)

Other responsibilities within the Practice

Work in accordance with NCPC agreed clinical procedures and protocols.

Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards in clinical care.

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Contribute to evaluation, audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. This includes clinical and non-clinical training and events.

Participate in practice clinical meetings

Provide information when reasonably requested to ensure that all personnel and other records are accurate e.g. hepatitis status

Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme. Maintain portfolio of continuing professional development activities, attending training as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCGP

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

Warwick Square Group Practice

Address

Grosvenor House Surgery

Warwick Square

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 1LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact [email protected]

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
• Experience working in inpatient settings with individuals facing significant mental health challenge
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
• Post Registration qualification relevant to the speciality

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience including some in a position relevant to the speciality

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead, motivate and to encourage others in a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide high quality patient centred care

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the post and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS
• UK Prescribing Safety Assessment

Desirable

• Membership in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

• Successful completion of Core Training programme

Desirable

• Clinical experience beyond core training, research with publications

Skills and Knowledge - Clinical

Essential

• Basic knowledge of pharmacology
• Management of common acute and chronic conditions

Desirable

• Specialty based knowledge

Skills and Knowledge - Teaching

Essential

• Teaching medical students
• Clinical and organisational teaching experience
• Experience of delivery virtual teaching

Desirable

• Lecturing and assessment experience
• Teaching course
• Understanding of managing the virtual teaching environment (e.g.: preventing bullying behaviours between online participants)

Other Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Behaves in a professional manner and demonstrates the trust's values
• Good interpersonal skills
• Works collaboratively with all team members
• Self motivated to develop personal and professional knowledge
• Remains calm and approachable within challenging situations
• Proactive, self-starter

Desirable

• Career aspiration in medical education and clinical pharmacology and therapeutics

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Person Specification

Qualifications/knowledge

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English, or equivalent relevant experience
• Good working knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• Formal secretarial or administrative qualification (e.g. NVQ, RSA, AMSPAR or equivalent)
• Awareness of mental health services and multidisciplinary team working

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in an administrative or secretarial role, preferably within health or social car
• Experience of medical audio and copy typing
• Experience of minute-taking and diary management
• Experience of working in a busy, pressurised environment with competing priorities

Desirable

• Previous experience working within an NHS or healthcare setting
• Experience supporting a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) or similar clinical service
• Experience of using clinical systems (e.g. PAS, WPAS, ESR, or other NHS systems)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently, using own initiative to manage workload and resolve problems
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with service users, carers, clinicians, and external partners
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Confidence in managing complex and competing demands with minimal supervision
• Ability to contribute ideas to improve administrative processes and patient experience
• Ability to problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated with a positive, flexible attitude
• Commitment to team working, service improvement, and improving patient experience
• Professional, approachable, and compassionate manner

Desirable

• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Keen interest in continuous improvement and service development
• Willingness to support colleagues and share knowledge within the team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

The Adult Community Mental Health Team

Porth Plaza, Pontypridd Road

Porth, Rhondda

CF39 9PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding key responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCOG
• Full registration and a license to practice with GMC
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview

Desirable

• Fetal Medicine 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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Join a team that changes lives every day

Helping people gain independence, build confidence and live fulfilling lives is one of the most rewarding careers you can choose. At Cygnet, that's what we do every day across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.

We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Clynsaer, a specialist residential service set in the beautiful Welsh countryside near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.

Please note: due to current sponsorship allocation limitations, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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Salary: £13.90 per hour

Support Worker Jobs in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire

Located in the peaceful countryside of Cynghordy near Llandovery, Cygnet Clynsaer, formerly Oakview Care, provides specialist residential support for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

Our focus is on helping individuals develop skills, increase independence and engage meaningfully with their local communities while receiving high-quality, person-centred care.

Whether you're looking for your first role in care or br inging existing experience, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career in health and social care.

About the Role

This is a full-time Support Worker position working within a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week service. You will work day shifts from 8:00am to 9:00pm, typically three shifts per week, including some weekend working.

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping the people we support achieve their goals and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support while promoting dignity, choice and respect

• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities

• Assisting with meal preparation and encouraging healthy lifestyles

• Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable home environment

• Helping individuals develop independence and essential life skills

• Supporting access to education, leisure and community activities

• Following support plans, positive behaviour support strategies and risk assessments

• Administering medication following training and competency assessments

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to effective handovers

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals

What We're Looking For

You don't need previous care experience to join us. We provide comprehensive induction training and ongoing support.

• Caring, compassionate and patient

• Passionate about making a positive difference

• Positive, reliable and enthusiastic

• Strong communicators

• Team players with a willingness to learn

• Committed to delivering excellent care and support

• No previous experience required - full training provided

Why Choose Cygnet?

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At Cygnet, we invest in our people because we know they make all the difference.

• Free meal during shifts

• Paid breaks

• Free onsite parking

• Fully paid induction and training

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Apprenticeship programmes and career progression pathways

• Expert supervision and support

• 28 days annual leave

• Enhanced maternity benefits

• Free Health Cash Plan

• 24-hour GP support line

• Life assurance cover

• Free eye tests

• Car lease discounts

• Discounted gym memberships

• Mortgage broker and insurance support

• Contributory pension scheme

• Free enhanced DBS check

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Reward Gateway employee benefits platform

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience to become a Support Worker?

No. Full training, induction and ongoing support are provided, making this a great opportunity for anyone starting a career in care.

Where is Cygnet Clynsaer?

Cygnet Clynsaer is located in Cynghordy near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, surrounded by the beautiful Welsh countryside.

What type of people will I support?

You will support adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives.

What are the working hours?

Day shifts are 8:00am to 9:00pm, typically working three shifts per week, including some weekends.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding Support Worker job in Carmarthenshire where you can build a meaningful career while making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today an d start your journey with Cygnet.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next? If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you. Click Apply Now to start your career with Cygnet.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

llandovery

SA20 0LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN. The post holder will perform face to face medication review of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co- morbidities. The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice. The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber, if that qualification is not already held.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Demonstrates and understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
• Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

Desirable

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Clinical Diploma

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• Experience and an awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-terms conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
• Demonstrates ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams community groups
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
• Able to gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
• Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol.
• Understand the principles of research governance

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

Healthbridge Direct

Address

53-63 Redbridge Lane East

Ilford

Redbridge

IG4 5EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact [email protected]

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must be HCPC registered with a minimum of five years post-registration experience at Consultant level, demonstrating leadership and strategic experience. Essential training includes CBT and at least two further therapeutic modalities, including at least one intervention appropriate to the patient group.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

York Road, Earlsheaton

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role *****

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• ALS certified

Desirable

• BSc
• MD
• Clinical Prizes
• MRCP or equivalent

Career Progression

Essential

• Broad relevant clinical cardiology experience

Desirable

• Previous experience general internal medicine at SPR grade
• Experience in cardiology at registrar grade

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Experience in simple pacemaker implantation
• Experience in providing medical support to cardiac physiologists for patients in pacing clinics
• Participation in teaching
• Participation in clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in complex device implantation
• Experience in echocardiography

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Competence in exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitors, ECGs.
• Proficient and efficient handling medical problems
• Evidence of safety and competence in practical procedures
• Insight into extent and limitations of ability and skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, medical staff and other health professionals

Academic / Research Skills

Desirable

• Experience in clinical trials / research
• Peer reviewed publications

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

11 London road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities and strong links to both the University of East Anglia and Norwich Research Park, both of which are located in close proximity, making NNUH a unique location for collaborative working.

Norwich Research Park (NRP) has an international reputation for research and NNUH is one of 15 NHS/Foundation trusts which has been appointed to run a local branch of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network and is now the host organisation of the Clinical Research Network: Eastern.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to investing in their development, to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve.

The department is committed to advancing our research capabilities and ensure that relevant research evidence is integrated into clinical practice to aid staff and service development. This post will provide multiple opportunities for clinical, professional and personal development in keeping with our Trusts strategic objective of becoming a centre of excellence for research, education and staff development.

The Physiotherapy service plays an instrumental role in exciting developments in the Trust. Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly, approachable staff and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey.

The team works closely together and the Spinal Consultant and Lead Spinal Cord Injury Practitioner shaping services in line with the regional network vision. You will gain peer support from the Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Lead, Spinal Injury MDT and other Clinical leads in the Trauma and Orthopaedic team.

All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
• Evidence of CPD, maintained in a portfolio showing CPD events/activity relevant to the clinical specialty

Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a post with broad based rotational opportunities.
• Postgraduate experience in areas relevant to the clinical specialty
• Student or physiotherapy assistant direct supervision
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
• Awareness of self - strengths and weaknesses

Attitude & Aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding E AF/I and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high-quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.

3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.

4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

5. Responsible or outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.

6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.

8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of postqualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.

11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.

13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• Full MRCP

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Training and Experience

Essential

• Completion of specialist training programme in Dermatology
• Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC
• Applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Dermatology Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered

Desirable

• Dermatology Subspecialty Interest

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualification

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation

Desirable

• Teaching skills course / qualification

Research and Publications

Essential

• Experience of clinical research
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Dermatology

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Dermatology Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment

Administration

Essential

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Dermatology services in a busy Teaching Hospital

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Audit

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beckenham Beacon

Croydon Road

Beckenham

BR3 3QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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