Job description

Job responsibilities

Facilitate effective communication when receiving, assisting and directing patients, ensuring the patient accesses the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education

Desirable

• Customer Service qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy & multi-functional team
• Call centre experience or equivalent

Desirable

• Using Systm One (Clinical database)
• Experience of working within a GP Surgery
• A minimum of three years experience in a customer facing environment
• Experience of handling confidential information and data.

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

Lakeside Healthcare Group

Address

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The specialty doctor in breast surgery will provide high quality, patient centred care as part of the multidisciplinary breast team. The post holder will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. They will support elective and outpatient services whilst participating in multidisciplinary meetings, local clinical governance, education and service development.

The role offers opportunities to develop specialist breast surgery skills, including complex oncoplastic techniques, and contribute to delivering an efficient, evidence-based breast service.

The post suits a Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery with experience to run breast clinics (rapid diagnosis one stop, results and follow up) and support the breast theatre lists. The focus will be to work collaboratively with the existing team and to manage the rising cancer 2 week wait referrals and treatment to target times. Of note, this post has no General Surgery commitments.

Clinical governance is an essential component of this role. The appointee will be expected to contribute and participate in governance activities in depth and breadth, including audit and quality improvement projects. A strong desire to improve governance standards is essential.

The post-holder will have an overriding duty of care to patients and will be expected to comply fully with best practice standards and local guidelines.

The post holder will be required to help raise the profile of the service and is expected to carry out teaching and contribute to the post graduate and continual medical education activities to the local hospital and beyond.

The post-holder will be accountable to Divisional Medical Director and Medical Director. The appointee will be required to work on two different sites: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping.

The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. The job plan includes direct clinical care (DCC) such as clinics, theatre lists, patient administration, inpatient care, ward rounds, ward referrals, MDT and supporting professional activity (SPA).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• MRCS or equivalent
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

• Current NHS experience of triple assessment of breast disease
• Experience of working within a breast MDT
• Experience of interpreting breast imaging reports in clinic
• Experience of communicating benign and malignant diagnoses to patients
• Experience performing breast procedures, such as:
• Core Biopsy
• Fine needle aspiration
• Experience in breast cancer follow-up and survivorship clinics
• Experience contributing to service improvement or audit
• Broad experience in breast surgery
• Competence with managing breast surgery patients in the pre and post operative setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An outline of the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document on the right/below.

The post is part-time (22.5 hours per week) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre, although you will need to be able to travel to our other sites if needed.

Salary will be in the range £26,300 to £27,581 depending on experience (pro rata to full time of 37.5 hours per week). We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). [The post is not subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.]

Recruitment process

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise.

Whether or not you choose to use AI tools to support the development of your application, you must ensure that your responses are concise, personalised, written in your own voice, and accurately reflect your skills, experience, and how you meet the role criteria. Applications that appear generic, excessively wordy or not representative of the applicant will not be scored.

The closing date for applications is 07/09/26 This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.

Short-listed candidates will be informed via email / phone and be invited to attend a face to face interview.

Formal interviews will be held on 14/09/26 & 15/09/26

Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage employer.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The ability to produce accurate and thorough work, including alphabetical filing.
• Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with the general public.
• Administrative or clerical experience.

Personal Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A friendly and approachable manner, with good people skills, showing understanding, care and assertiveness when appropriate.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both verbal and written) with a wide range of individuals.
• The ability to be well-organised and prioritise work.
• A conscientious approach and commitment to working in an adaptable and flexible manner.
• The ability to work calmly and effectively and deal with multiple demands even when busy.
• The ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging behaviour, distressing circumstances or emotional events.
• The ability to deal with personal information sensitively and respect people's right to confidentiality.
• The ability to work positively as a member of a busy team.
• The ability to give good and regular attendance.

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of grammar and spelling in the English language.
• General education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and there is a significant training period. Therefore you must meet one of the following requirements: British or Irish citizen, or, indefinite leave to remain in the UK, or, a Student Visa that allows you to work the required hours and which expires no less than 18 months after the application closing date. If you are a British or Irish citizen, state that, and otherwise state your visa status.

Desirable

• Training or qualifications in customer service, IT or other related areas.

Other

Essential

• A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
• An excellent attendance record in previous roles.

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

Better Health MCR

Address

Rusholme Health Centre

Walmer Street

Manchester

M14 5NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRACTICE NURSE

As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will be expected to prioritise their own workload, anticipating and resolving problems. As part of a multidisciplinary clinical team of doctors, nurses and associated health professionals, the post holder will work as an independent practitioner providing nursing services to meet the needs of the practice population, including treatment room work, chronic disease management, child health, sexual health and general health promotion services. The post holder will also be responsible for raising awareness of health and social wellbeing influencing the broader context, enabling people to improve their own health and work collaboratively to tackle health inequalities. This post has no supervisory, managerial responsibility.

General Nursing Duties

a. Clinically assess and manage patients presenting with various conditions including Chronic Disease Management, Family Planning and Cervical Cytology and Travel Health. Initiating and perform diagnostic testing as provided by the practice, and be able to act on results.

b. Provide a triage service for patients and manage minor illness and injury as appropriate to personal competence and practice guidelines.

c.Actively promote healthy lifestyle, utilising current national and local health promotional strategies including opportunistic screening and intervention.

d.Undertake when appropriate any treatment room duties - venepuncture, dressings, complex wound management and aural care. Assist with minor surgical procedures, adhering to infection control guidelines.

e. Document and accurately record nursing intervention in patient's medical notes and/or database, in accordance with all NMC documentation and working regulations.

f. Provide a Family Planning and Sexual Health service to patients, including emergency contraception as determined by the practice. Supply or administer medication or vaccination using Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or using registered qualification of Extended/Supplementary Prescribing.

g. Provide clinical support to other nurses, being proactive in nurse educational requirements and involvement with this.

h. Responsible for professional supervision, risk management and monitoring of standards of clinical practice, ensuring provision of evidence-based best practice through clinical audit as recommended in the GMS contract whilst working collaboratively as a member of the local integrated primary healthcare team.

i. To provide nursing services to patients, including treatment, screening, advice and minor therapeutic procedures.

j. Responsible for the ordering of supplies including safe storage and handling of medicines including dressings and other practice equipment. Implement Health and Safety policies as laid down by the practice, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

k. To undertake diagnostic tests including blood glucose monitoring, PEFR and urine analysis.

l. To advise on and supervise patients use of devices including PEFR meters, urinary diagnostic stix, blood glucose monitoring and nebulisers.

m. Preparation of patient and equipment for Minor Operations and IUCD insertions, assisting the Doctor and chaperoning the Doctor as requested.

n. To provide family planning advice, child immunisations and cervical cytology.

o. To take and despatch safely laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and smears.

p. To apply dressings to wounds.

q. To remove sutures as necessary.

r. To provide ear syringing, treatment for cuts and bruises, dressings of wounds and leg ulcers and removal of sutures.

s. To provide immunisations for all ages and diseases and to know the contra-indications and side effects of vaccinations.

Health Promotion

a. To give lifestyle advice to patients including advice on smoking, alcohol consumption, diet and exercise.

b. To provide new registration health checks for new patients registering with the practice.

c. To provide well-person advice such as breast and cervical screening and HRT.

d. To provide health advice to patients concerning risks of heart disease and cancer, including those with a personal and/or family history.

e. To participate in and administer seasonal Flu vaccination to appropriate health groups to enable the practice to meet the national standards.

Chronic Disease Management

Chronic Disease Management will require a practice nurse to determine risk factors for the patient and professional judgement will be required for individual patients, regarding future planning and prevention or deterioration of disease.

Chronic Disease Management will require a practice nurse to determine risk factors for the patient and professional judgement will be required for individual patients, regarding future planning and prevention or deterioration of disease.

a. To provide Minor Injuries care in conjunction with the Doctors rota and to ensure that the nursing team are aware of all current guidelines, medication, care plans. Accepting referrals from colleagues where patients require specialist input.

b. To assist the Nurse Manager in running chronic disease management clinics and to contribute to the implementation of appropriate and specific national service frameworks guidelines and protocols.

Treatment Room Supplies and Equipment

a. Maintenance of treatment room equipment.

b. Daily checks of refrigeration.

c. Maintenance of treatment room stock, hygiene and tidiness.

d. Maintenance of drug and vaccine supplies and re-ordering.

Electronic Patient Records

a. Input Read Codes to maintain accurate computerised healthcare records of all patient consultations in line with information governance.

b. Use of templates, where available, for all consultations to ensure data completeness, continuity and accuracy.

c. Support the practice strategy on data collection and entry and performance against the new General Medical Services (GMS) Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) and all Enhanced Services the practice have signed up to deliver.

Clinical system Path Links Results

a. Check and match on a daily basis the validity of the Path Links results that have been sent electronically from local Hospitals.

Flexibility

The job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and work very closely with the Nurse Manager and Practice Manager.

Equality and Diversity

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

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

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

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

Confidentiality

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

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

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

Quality

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

a. Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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

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

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

e. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Health and Safety

a. Responsible for the safe use of all diagnostic and treatment equipment ranging from basic, e.g. syringes, sphygmomanometers, to complex equipment requiring additional training for use i.e. spirometry, defibrillator, and other emergency equipment.

b. Computers and related hardware on a daily basis.

c. Decontamination systems and all equipment associated in this process. The post holder must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Smoking

The practice actively discourages smoking.

Other Information

The post holder will be based at either Charles Hicks Centre or Roman Gate. The job description will change by mutual agreement, in such instances the post holder will be issued with an amendment or given a new job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

• An understanding of how General Practice fits into the NHS structure
• Some knowledge of the practice clinical system (systmOne)

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of General education
• Registered Nurse
• Membership of Nursing and Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Family Planning qualification
• Asthma Diploma
• Diabetes Diploma

Experience

Essential

• Experience of procedures listed in the job description
• Experience of using own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working in a General Practice
• Practical experience of computerised Recording system (systmOne)
• Experience of Chronic Disease Management

Behaviours

Essential

• Planning & Organising
• Performing under Pressure
• Adaptability
• Team Working
• Self motivated

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills (written & Oral)
• Time Management
• Conflict management
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Basic IT 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

Hicks Group practice

Address

Charles Hicks Centre

75 Ermine Street

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 3EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition the postholder will:

Support the Infection Sciences laboratory services alongside the other site microbiologists and virologists. Laboratory duties will include result authorisation, contribution to the day-to-day running of the diagnostic service, troubleshooting of unexpected results, and active participation in laboratory management and development. Alongside existing consultant colleagues, they will support the work at the new large, multi-hospital offsite laboratory hub at Blackfriars. This includes transfer of microbiology workload from GP practices in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham in late 2026.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the induction and training of the StRs rotating to Microbiology/Infectious Diseases/Virology and to take an active part in postgraduate teaching and training and participate in KCL Medical school undergraduate teaching in years 2 and 3.

Work closely with clinical teams, pharmacists and the IPC nursing team to develop local clinical guidelines, manage outbreaks in relevant clinical areas e.g. PICU, and deliver key performance objectives (e.g. C. difficile, blood stream infections etc.) and staff education/training. This will include contributing to good antimicrobial stewardship (bacterial and fungal).

The post-holder will participate in the non-resident on-call rota which will be shared equally with the other consultants in the Microbiology section. Weekend authorisation is performed by the on-call Infection consultant, this can be done remotely and no weekend on-site presence is generally required. At present there is a separate on-call rota covering Guys & St. Thomas Hospitals and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, however this is under review and the post holder may be required to contribute to either rota.

Trainees

There are currently twelve StRs training in Infectious Diseases combined with either Microbiology/Virology or General Medicine, plus F1 and F3 junior doctors. The development of 2 senior infection fellow posts rotating between RBH and HH is in progress, which will offer unique specialist training opportunities under the supervision of the RBH Infection consultants.

DoI has hosted a thriving Integrated Academic Training (IAT) programme with the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences. A

DoI education meetings centre around the DoIs own purpose-built facility, equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology to ensure high-quality remote participation and access to learning. In particular, the presentation of difficult cases or those highlighting important learning are encouraged at the weekly Thurs Case Discussion and external speakers with specific areas of expertise are invited to the Tues Academic Seminar. The DoI weekly education programme is currently as follows:

Academic Seminar (GSTT) Tuesday 09.00 - 10.00

Microbiology Tutorial (GSTT) Wednesday 09.30 10.15

Virology Tutorial (GSTT) Wednesday 10.15 - 11.00

Hospital Grand Round (GSTT) Wednesday 13.00 - 14.00

Clinical Case Discussion (GSTT) Thursday 13.00 - 14.00

In addition to the above, the KCL Academic Dept. of Infectious Diseases offers a regular programme of invited speakers with national and international reputations for their scientific research. Furthermore, the Trusts Dept. of Postgraduate Education runs an active and diverse education and training programme for all clinical staff.

A major redesign of laboratory services has occurred as part of the joint venture between Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, Kings College Hospital and SYNLAB UK & Ireland. Working with Synnovis, the JV Has opened a Pathology Hub near Blackfriars, located about 10 minutes-walk from both St Thomas and Guys sites. This will provide a 24/7 diagnostic service for our patients with technological and operational benefits such as faster translation of rapid pathogen genome sequencing and real-time data analysis. The service offers a wide range of specialist bacteriology, virology and fungal diagnostics including cystic fibrosis and transplant bacteriology, mycobacterial identification and susceptibility testing, molecular PCR assays, serology assays and testing for the heart valve bank.

Pathology specialties have been relocated to the hub. An Essential Services Laboratory (ESL) has been retained at each site which will process urgent samples. A category 3 laboratory is also retained at St. Thomas in order to service our HCID-a centre. Further information about Synnovis and the South East London Pathology Hub can be found here: https://sel.synlab.co.uk/

Main place of employment:

The post-holder will be based at the St Thomas site and the Evelina. It is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

There will be a personalised induction programme both for the Microbiology and clinical Infectious Diseases service. The programme will be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate.

The Consultant Doctor will haveaccess to a computer and desk space and the support of departmental administration and clerical staff. The Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Medical School library is on the St. Thomas' and Guy's sites. Electronic access to the KCL e-journals will be available. There are libraries/learning zones at the Brompton and Harefield sites.

The post holder will be expected to participate in CPD. Consultants can apply for professional and study leave over a three-year period up to 30 days (on average 10 days per year). Statutory and Mandatory training must be taken within the leave allocation. Consultants have access through the Post-graduate Centre to apply for funds to support CPD activities. All medical staff are required to undertake annual appraisal and revalidation. Appraisal documentation for GMC Specialist Revalidation will be submitted through the SARD system.

Mentoring:

There is an active mentoring and coaching scheme available to all consultants. New consultants are encouraged to participate in the New Consultants Forum with organised seminars supporting professional development.

The post holders job plan is anticipated to contain 8 Programmed Activities (PA) per week, to be carried out primarily at the St Thomas / Evelina sites.

Below is anexample outline programme based on 7 PAs but the exact job plan will vary dependant on site of working and discussed with the Clinical Director and Service Leads prior to any start date, particularly in order to reflect specific responsibilities that are agreed). The job plan will also be negotiated between the Consultant and their Clinical Lead at least annually.

When the Childrens PTC has transferred (estimated Autumn 2026) there is an opportunity to increase PAs to 10, or alternatively (subject to the job-planning process) substitute activities to incorporate childrens cancer liaison work into the current job plan.

DCC

SPA

Job Planning, appraisal, CPD, clinical governance, audit, mandatory training

1

Teaching/StR supervision, being an appraiser, etc, defined in job planning according to service needs

0.5

Total

8

The exact amount of Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) allocation can be increased during the job planning process, depending on post-holders interests.

An example of the proposed timetable for the postholder:

Description of work

Start-Finish

Frequency

Cat.

Mon

Handover meeting

Ward Rounds/Consults

Diagnostic work

0900-1000

1000-1300

1300-1700

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

DCC

DCC

Tues

Academic Seminar

Diagnostic work

MDTs/Clinical work / PICU ward round

0900-1000

1000-1300

1300-1600

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

SPA

DCC

DCC

Wed

Ward Rounds/Consults

CPD

0900-1300

1300-1600

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

SPA

Thur

MDT/clinic

Clinical Cases meeting

Laboratory authorisation

0900-1300

1300-1400

1400-1700

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

DCC

SPA

Fri

Other agreed SPA activity

Ward Rounds/Consults

Ward Rounds/Consults

0900-1000

1000-1300

1400-1600

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

SPA

DCC

DCC

On Call Rota:

The appointee will be required to participate in a 1 in 5 to 1 in 6 Microbiology on-call rota dependant on site of work GSTT or RBHH (Category A) in order to authorise and communicate significant laboratory results, and provide specialist clinical advice.

Currently, separate rotas run according to site (a combined Guys and St Thomas Hospitals rota and a combined Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals rota), although it is possible that these rotas merge at some point in the future. Both rotas are supported by a Consultant Virologist on call.

Category A:this applies where the consultant may be able respond by giving telephone advice and/or by returning to work later but the complexity of work or urgency of work is such that they could on rare occasions be required to return to site.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Full and Specialist GMC Registration and current licence to practise.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• On GMC Specialist Register for Microbiology OR Microbiology and Infectious Diseases OR Virology

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• MD or PhD
• Infection Prevention and Control qualification (e.g. DipHIC or MSc)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience across the range of adult infectious diseases.
• Experience in writing clinical infection and/or laboratory guidelines.
• Working knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control in the acute care setting e.g. management of outbreaks and antimicrobial stewardship.

Desirable

• Expert knowledge and experience in management of infection in the non-HIV immunocompromised host eg. Transplant and/or cancer patients.
• Diagnosis and management of infections in chronic lung disease involving non-tuberculous mycobacteria, tuberculosis, fungi, resistance to multiple antibiotics.
• Leading or managing a diagnostic laboratory.
• Introduction of new laboratory tests into the diagnostic repertoire.
• Managing change in order to deliver clinical infection or infection control targets.
• Post-graduate IPC qualification.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Operating an Infectious Diseases clinical consult service and contributing to multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
• If applicable, running an Infectious Diseases out-patient clinic or OPAT service.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Clinical assessment and management of Critical Care patients and/or paediatric patients

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• A track record demonstrating clinical governance, audit, service development and management and IT skills
• Evidence of leading service development and participation in quality improvement projects for clinical and/or laboratory services

Research. Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• A track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
• Teaching qualification
• Experience of independently attracting research funding
• Holder of GCP certification and involvement in clinical trials

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Ability to lead staff, balance competing demands on the diagnostic service, striving to develop an efficient and high-quality laboratory service. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of business case and service development.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas'

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further to the above duties, please see attached JD and PS for more information pertaining to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the Interview.
• MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification.
• ATSM in Advanced Labour ward practice

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT.

Skills

Essential

• Clinical skills required to work as a consultant in Obstetrics in the UK
• Understanding of principles of audit and its use to drive service improvement.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of service innovation and/or development.
• Experience of achieving clinical governance targets e.g. CNST.
• Experience of achieving quality targets e.g. CQIN.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science /NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• ACPT recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification.

Desirable

• BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of electronic systems used to manage medicines supply, prescribing and patient records.

Desirable

• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Experience in supervision of other staff

Experience

Essential

• Experience of development, review, and implementation of pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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 & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of relevant post basic study
• Able to demonstrate a proficient knowledge of Chemotherapy drugs and administration, side effects and actions to be taken in the event of an adverse reaction.
• Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients
• Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
• Good 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.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP

• To oversee scoping, initiation, delivery, implementation, administration and evaluation of transformation projects on behalf of PCN as required
• Identify solutions to continue enhancing patient care within the evolving Neighbourhood. Advise the Network on effective digital solutions to aid transformation of services and workflow etc.
• Develop suitable digital solutions to identify and monitor population health needs.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor progress of project.
• Demonstrate value for money/efficiencies across the PCN related to the project
• Identify risks or issues and problem solve to find alternative solutions
• Implement and communicate changes across the PCN
• Chairing meetings such as Board or MDT.
• Review effectiveness and impact of projects
• Line Manager for the PCN employees
• Ensure proactive stakeholder management occurs including frontline staff, team, service, organisation, senior leaders, external bodies, attending meetings as a representative of the PCN.
• Provide and build upon key performance management data, as appropriate

ORGANISATIONAL

• Support the PCN Clinical Director to ensure the smooth running of the Network
• Submit and oversee mandatory returns
• Ensure the PCN has required policies and procedures and keep them functional and up to date.
• Work with the PCN Clinical Director for strategic and operational planning processes to deliver the PCNs contractual objectives
• Support the PCN Clinical Director with the writing of business and development plans as required
• Attend Thursday business meetings, highlighting current successes and challenges within the PCN.
• Present PCN digital and financial progress at monthly board meetings.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

• To be responsible for the oversight of the Networks financial systems/payments/forecasting and keep the PCN within its budgets
• To oversee financial transactions between the PCN and member practices.
• Oversee and check the accuracy and timeliness of any submissions for invoicing, Enhanced Services, payroll, or contractual requirements.
• Oversee accurate payroll, achieved on time, by third party provider.

HR/WORKFORCE

• To monitor workforce requirements for the PCN, looking for transformative solutions; regularly review budget and expenditure
• Support recruitment, induction and training of new PCN staff where required
• Embed and support PCN additional roles, supporting their role in transformation of patient care.
• Conduct staff touchpoint meetings, 1 to 1s, appraisals and team catch ups

QUALITY AND GOVERNANCE

• Ensure the PCNs compliance with GDPR and FOI along with other relevant legislation and professional information management standards such as GMC, BMA and LMC guidance
• To use digital solutions to monitor and report performance and quality within the Network
• Be the Information Governance Lead for the PCN
• Ensure that the PCN board and Clinical Director adhere to the corporate governance structure and requirements as set out in the Network Agreement and by Companies House.
• Alert PCN members to issues of quality and risk

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

• Facilitate development of neighbourhood agenda and services in preparation for expected Neighbourhood implementation.
• Review existing policies to identify similarities and differences between the Practices creating effective processes and policies across the network.
• Ensure all policies conform to relevant legislation and/or statutory requirements
• Support practices in engaging all relevant staff to embed the policies into practice

N.B. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder should expect that it may be subject to variation from time to time.

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Well motivated, self-directed focus and able to initiate required work.
• Flexibility This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties undertaken and location of work where required by the Practice.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of PCNs and their role in General Practice
• Knowledge of regulatory and contractual frameworks for primary care contracts eg. DES, LES, QOF.
• Understand Information Governance and GDPR and how to manage information appropriately
• Understanding of the NHS commissioning processes. An awareness of the developing Neighbourhood agenda An awareness of population health

Desirable

• SystmOne use
• Xero Use
• PCSE/NHS systems use

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate a range of digital skills and ability to adapt to new software.
• Ability to create effective change and implement necessary training.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communicator both verbally and written.
• An effective leader of people

Desirable

• Be a good team player
• Able to write concise report

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of Digital solutions within the NHS and NHS compliance.
• Previous experience of managing projects.
• Experience of changing and developing services.
• Understanding of the roles of NHS organisations and the primary care sector.
• Experience of managing a budget

Desirable

• Experience of managing contracts.
• Experience of working in general practice.
• Experience of developing working relationships with local and national stakeholders.

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

Asplands Medical Centre

Address

Asplands Close

Woburn Sands

Milton Keynes

MK17 8QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Applicants will be expected to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold current RCR membership. Candidates must have the full FRCR qualification and a minimum of 3 years experience at postgraduate level in clinical/ radiation oncology, including a minimum of 12 months experience in managing acutely unwell oncology patients with minimal supervision. Candidates should also have evidence of clinical practice in Clinical or Radiation Oncology for a minimum of 4 years Full Time Equivalent (FTC) out of the last 5 years.

In-patient oncology service provision takes place on Yeo ward, a 23-bedded unit taking direct admissions of acutely unwell oncology patients from home, as well as patients admitted electively for treatment. Our day-case unit is located on Cherrybrook where patients receive systemic anti-cancer treatment and Yarty Day Case which provides initial assessment from our Acute Oncology team.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9-5pm with occasional weekend and evening working as part of the Oncology registrar rota.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information please contact: Dr Kate Scatchard (Clinical Director) on 01392 406170 or [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or you can drop us an email to request should you be having difficulty accessing or opening the document.

Person Specification

Communcation

Essential

• Must have excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Be an excellent problem solver and de-escalate complaints.
• Be a team player and also be able to work using own initiative.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Minimum 1 years experience of working in a GP Practice

Desirable

• Minute taking experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent [Mathematics & English]

Previous Experience / Training

Essential

• Experience of working with the public in a fast paced environment.
• Microsoft Word and Excel literate.
• Experience in handling a high volume of calls and dealing with a variety of enquiries.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Emis and Docman;
• Previous history of working in a healthcare setting.

Inter-Personal Skills

Essential

• Must be able to work as part of a team and contribution to Practice meetings.
• The successful candidate will be required to present on occasions and take minutes / prepare agendas.

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

BARDOC

Address

Rock Healthcare

Moorgate Primary Care Centre [1st Floor]

22 Derby Way

Bury, Manchester

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bordesley East PCN is a dynamic and innovative Primary Care Network located in East Birmingham, serving a population of over 30,000 patients through a network of committed GP practices.

We are passionate about delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare and have embraced modern ways of working to support both patients and staff. Our practices utilise advanced clinical systems and digital technologies, including online services, electronic prescribing and remote consultation platforms.

Our multidisciplinary team approach ensures patients receive the right care from the right professional at the right time, improving both patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

We are committed to fostering a positive working culture, supporting professional development and creating opportunities for clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills within primary care.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both practices within the PCN:

• Garratts Green Lane Surgery: 2 sessions per week
• Downsfield Medical Practice: 1 session per week

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise.
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT or working towards CCT.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care Network.
• Additional clinical qualifications or specialist interests relevant to primary care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of General Practice services and NHS primary care.
• Ability to manage a varied clinical workload safely and effectively.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system.
• Experience of Systm One clinical system.
• Knowledge of the role and function of Primary Care Networks.
• Understanding of local population health needs and health inequalities.
• Experience of service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and primary care developments.

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

Garretts Green Lane Surgery

Address

Garretts Green Lane Surgery

172 Garretts Green Lane

Birmingham

B26 2SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Respiratory Nurse Specialist works as an expert clinician within the hospital to assess, treat and support patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The role combines advanced clinical care, patient education, service development, and multidisciplinary team working.

Main duties and responsibilities

Facilitating early supported discharge from hospital to the virtual ward or Hospital at Home.

Ensuring smooth transitions between services by providing clear handover, discharge advice and safety-netting.

Supporting data collection, audit and service evaluation for both the Hospital at Home and Virtual Ward pathways.

Performing comprehensive respiratory assessments:

Respiratory rate, work of breathing, auscultation

Oxygen saturation and ABG interpretation

Exertional testing and breathlessness scoring

Reviewing and optimising inhaler use, medication adherence and treatment plans.

Supporting management of acute conditions such as:

COPD exacerbations

Asthma attacks

Pneumonia

ILD

Bronchiectasis flare-ups

Delivering clinical interventions including nebulised medications, oxygen therapy titration, and airway clearance support.

delivering respiratory clinics to administer asthma biologics, 6MWT, nebulised drug trials.

Managing oxygen and supporting staff with advice to wean and manage 02.

Contribute to virtual ward MDT meetings, discussing patient progress and care plans.

Participate in service development initiatives to improve patient outcomes and pathways.

Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement projects and research where appropriate.

Ensure practice aligns with local and national guidelines (e.g., NICE, BTS, GOLD).

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient documentation.

Adhere to infection prevention and control standards and promote safe practice across the service.

Maintain professional registration and comply with NMC standards of practice.

Engage in continuing professional development and attend mandatory training.

Act as an autonomous practitioner while recognising limits of competence and seeking support where required.

Represent the respiratory nursing team in meetings, working groups and specialty development forums

patient and family education, smoking cessation, inhaler technqiue, managemet plans

work with in the MDT with respiratory consultants, pharmacists, community repsiratory nurses

carrying out specialist procedures such as spirometry and FeNO

Assess patients with a diagnosis of OSA, initiate treatment, educate and advise appropriately.

Follow up patients on CPAP therapy, adjust treatments and troubleshoot as necessary.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Driving licence
• Willingness to work across hospital sites if needed
• Ability to work weekends
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with NMC registration
• teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalant

Desirable

• Formal respiratory qualification
• Physical assessment skills
• Non medical prescribing

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• In dept knowledge of common respiratory conditions and their management
• Knowledge of type 2 respiratory failure and the use/application of NIV
• Understanding of oxygen therapy
• Ability to work independantly and manage own work load

Desirable

• Clinical assessment skills
• patient education including inhaler technique and self management

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Experience

Essential

• Respiratory conditions
• Acute medicine

Desirable

• Clinical audits
• Hospital at home/virtual ward experiences

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research:

The successful candidate will be encouraged to undertake research appropriate to their clinical or academic interests. There are ample research opportunities within the Trust and associated universities (Newcastle and Northumbria).

Newcastle University has established research programmes in bone biology, muscle disease, inflammatory arthritis, biomechanics and education. There is a strong clinical research faculty and Clinical Trials Unit. The MSU has its own dedicated team of research nurses and physiotherapists (and the role of Lead Clinician for Orthopaedic Research is currently vacant).

Teaching:

There are multi-disciplinary trauma meetings each day at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, as well as weekly fracture teaching sessions and a monthly journal club.

There are monthly trauma business meetings at Royal Victoria Infirmary.

All Consultants participate in the teaching/training of surgical trainees at both the Royal Victoria Infirmary and at Freeman Hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the formal sessions of the Regional Postgraduate Orthopaedic Training Programme.

The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate medical students.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register by time of appointment.
• FRCS (Orth) or equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher Degree.
• Special skills training in the specialty.
• MD/PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience in shoulder and elbow elective surgery with speciality training and post CCT fellowship training combined, at least one year of which must have been within last 2 years.
• Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
• Minimum of six months Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship (post CCT) in a UK Major Trauma Centre - or overseas equivalent.
• Minimum of six months fellowship training (post CCT) in upper limb
• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.

Desirable

• Sub-speciality specialist training in upper limb surgery to complement existing skills within the Directorate.

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
• Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
• Evidence of leadership / project management.
• Evidence of having implemented change.
• Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.

Desirable

• Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education.

Research

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
• Research/critical review of literature.
• Publications in the last five years.

Desirable

• MD/PhD.

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit.

Desirable

• Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
• Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C or equivalent including Math's and English or Level 2 functional skills in Math's and English.
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
• Educated to diploma level or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience, with evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to theatre operations, procurement, sterile services, stock control or healthcare equipment coordination

Experience

Essential

• Previous Experience working in an Operating Theatre.
• Previous experience working with or in a procurement team within an NHS Trust.
• Demonstrable experience of loan kit pathways, decontamination processes, supplier liaison, traceability requirements and patient safety escalation processes.
• Experience managing medical devices.
• Experience supporting audit, monitoring performance, producing reports, identifying trends and contributing to service improvement actions within a theatre, procurement, sterile services or healthcare equipment environment.

Desirable

• Experience managing stock and implants
• Experience liaising with clinical teams and suppliers.
• Experience coordinating surgical loan kits or specialist implants.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under instruction, show initiative by proritising workload and be adaptable.
• Ability to use judgement and initiative to resolve complex operational problems, including conflicting theatre demands, incomplete loan sets, delayed deliveries, missing documentation, supplier queries, decontamination delays and financial discrepancies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong Organisational skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, with the ability to use them in a busy work environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, produce reports, monitor performance, information, and support audits, financial reconciliation and service quality improvement.

Desirable

• Have experience using electronic patient recording systems and/or scan for safety.
• Have experience using a system that tracks and monitors theatre instruments.

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• Understanding of confidentially issues.
• Understanding of the Trust values.
• Theatre pathways, equipment tracking, and decontamination.
• Knowledge of NHS procurement processes, infection prevention principles, medical device and equipment traceability, information governance and financial controls relevant to specialist equipment, consumables and loan kit management.

Desirable

• Have basic understanding about the delivery of healthcare in the UK and the healthcare needs of patients in a multiracial community.

Other

Essential

• Be flexible and enthusiastic.
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Be approachable and kind.
• Motivated
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs.
• Reliable, proactive and calm under pressure.
• Ability to work autonomously within defined policies and procedures, prioritising workload across multiple specialties and theater lists, while recognizing when to escalate clinical, operational governance or financial risks.
• Able to anticipate and escalate risks that may affect theatre flow, patient safety, kit availability, financial accuracy, decontamination standards or traceability compliance.

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row, E9 6SR

Lomdon

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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