Job description

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Person Specification

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to take initiative to meet the needs of the service
• Conscientious approach to work

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• The ability to speak Welsh

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability and willingness to learn

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Communications skills

Desirable

• Evidence of skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public
• Caring attitude

Desirable

• Computer qualifications, office work
• Phlebotomy experience
• Heathcare experience

Qualification

Essential

• Basic education in numeracy and literacy

Desirable

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Previous Phlebotomy work

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Bryntirion Medical Practice

West Street

Bargoed

CF81 8SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Communications and Engagement Officer will lead on community engagement, partnership development, and communications activity for the One You Kent service across a defined locality, while supporting county-wide priorities where required. The postholder will build and maintain strong relationships with local partners, healthcare providers, community organisations, and residents to increase awareness of the service and strengthen referral pathways.

The role will involve delivering effective digital, marketing, and media activity across a range of channels, including managing social media, creating engaging content, supporting campaigns, and promoting the service through local media opportunities. The postholder will work closely with ABLs central communications team to ensure consistent, accessible, and high-quality communications that support service objectives and KPI delivery.

In addition, the postholder will contribute to co-production and service development activities, monitor and report on engagement and communications performance, and support continuous improvement across the service. This is a varied and flexible role requiring strong organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including occasional evening and weekend work where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant experience working in communications, engagement, community development, public health or a related field.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification or training in communications, marketing, public health, community development or similar.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across Kent as required.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evening or weekend work to support events and engagement activity.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within or alongside health, wellbeing, public health or community services.
• Experience of engaging with communities, partners or stakeholders to promote services or initiatives.
• Experience of working in a community or place based setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working with lifestyle services such as smoking cessation, weight management, physical activity or behaviour change programmes.
• Experience of developing and delivering communications, marketing or engagement campaigns.

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

ABL Health Ltd

Address

Kent House

81 Station Road

Ashford

TN23 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing. We are seeking an Associate Head of Healthcare to join our team. As permitted under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e, we can only accept female applicants. If you are looking for a role where your impact is immediate, meaningful and aligned with national forensic and safeguarding standards, this is the opportunity for you. About the Role SARC Healthcare is a dedicated service commissioned by the Police and NHSE to provide an effective forensic healthcare service to patients after a sexual assault or rape.

The Associate Head of Healthcare will have 3 key elements:

1. Providing clinical cover when required as a Forensic Practitioner throughout MHL SARC contracts to enable you to keep your skills up to date.
2. Be the CQC Registered Manager if required to cover during recruitment of SARC Manager.
3. Lead on delivering and evaluating a training and professional development programme that ensures all staff are equipped with the right knowledge, experience and evidence base to best deliver care. To have specific responsibility for co ordinating with SARC Managers and experienced FNE's on working with clinical staff on the career journey and competency framework, e-learning and other educational activities. Manage a robust sign off process for statements and peer review that need reviewing using the wider SARC team that are deemed competent.

FTE salary: Starting Salary: £50,000 - £52,520 per annum, based on 40 hours per week FTE (dependent on CQC registration and probation)

Plus: £3,000 car allowance (Per Annum, paid monthly)

Contracted Hours: 40 hours

Shift pattern: Hours will predominantly be 9-5/ Monday - Friday.

There is sometimes a requirement to travel or work outside of these hours.

Max of 2-3 days Work From Home per week.

Location: Hybrid working. Mix of working from home and from East Midlands SARCs.

Base location depends on closest site to home address.

Locations:

Leadership, Education and Training

Clinical

Communication

Safeguarding

DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General/Adult Nursing qualification.
• Further Clinical Forensic Qualification such as LFFLM or ASET.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A minimum of 4+ years Adult Nursing post qualification
• A minimum of 2+ years working within Sexual Offence Medicine
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

• FFLM Licentiate
• Mentoring experience
• Mentoring or teaching qualification
• Experience of competency assessment

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

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Nottingham

NG5 6FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Salaried General Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality primary care services, with a range of responsibilities tailored to meet the dynamic needs of our patients and practice. While the core duties are outlined below, flexibility and a willingness to adapt to varying workload and staffing levels are essential.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Consultations: Engage in surgery consultations, telephone consultations, and patient queries as per the practice timetable. This includes home visits, managing repeat prescriptions, and addressing patient queries and paperwork efficiently.

Decision-Making: Make professional, autonomous decisions for presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare workers.

Patient Assessment: Assess healthcare needs for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, screening for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

Care Planning: Develop care plans in consultation with patients, aligning with current practice disease management protocols.

Health Education and Counselling: Provide counselling and health education, tailoring advice and support to patient needs.

Patient Management: Manage patient admission and discharge from the caseload, referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Documentation: Maintain clear, contemporaneous consultation notes and collect data for audit purposes, adhering to QOF requirements and delivering enhanced services.

Prescriptions: Issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, prescribing in accordance with the practice formulary and clinical appropriateness.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: Policy Compliance: Ensure awareness and compliance with all practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health & safety and duty of candour.

Continuous Learning: Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, audit, and evidence-based practice. Contribute to clinical standard setting and the development of computer-based patient records.

Record Management: Contribute to patient record summarising and Read-Coding of patient data. Attend relevant training and events to maintain and enhance professional development.

Practice Responsibilities:

Clinical Standards and Audit: Contribute to clinical standard setting and audits, ensuring data is recorded promptly and accurately in patient records systems.

Health and Safety: Maintain responsibility for personal health and safety, as well as that of others, adhering to practice health and safety policies and procedures.

Professional Development: Develop a training plan in conjunction with practice objectives, participating fully in training and development opportunities provided by the practice.

Training & Development: Participate fully in training and development activities and engage with strategies to enhance clinical, leadership and administrative skills, in alignment with practice business objectives.

This role demands a proactive, dedicated approach to patient care, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

OUR VALUES

We put our patients at the HEART of everything we do.

Harmony

Working in harmony with our colleagues, community and external healthcare professionals we will create a vision of healthcare for the future. Working harmoniously, we will create a multidisciplinary health care model to provide quality healthcare for each patient at the right time.

Excellence

We will always welcome open and honest feedback so that we can strive for excellence. Excellence will be achieved through continuous learning and developing innovative solutions to improve healthcare for our community. We will invest time to provide ongoing training and support to not only our colleagues but GPs of the future.

Accountability

This means more than simply just doing our job, it forms our obligation to make things better, to pursue excellence and the vision for our practice. Being accountable means we are answerable for our actions and the actions of our team. It helps drive our commitment to the quality and improvement of services and care.

Respect

Respect is a guiding value for all colleagues at Forest View, it makes the foundation for every interaction. We will respect and appreciate each persons need or point of view recognising them as individuals and we will always take the time to understand and support them.

Teamwork

We understand that the success of our practice is inevitably tied to others and our performance as a team is defined by every person. We commit to keeping our colleagues safe and looking after their well-being. We will always welcome partnerships that enhance and benefit the community we serve.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative approach
• Motivated Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situation

Experience

Essential

• MRCGP

Desirable

• Experience within the NHS and/or Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council and listed on GP register
• Listed on Wales Medical Performers List
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Desirable

• Post CCT employment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Forest View Medical Centre

Abergorki Industrial Estate

TREORCHY

Rhondda Cynon Taff

CF42 6DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a personal assistant and medical secretarial service to a Consultant and other medical staff in relation to their clinical duties.

To manage the Consultants waiting list and the booking of theatre lists in line with Trust policy and national 18 week RTT guidelines.

To undertake medical audio/copy typing duties including outpatient letters to General Practitioners operation notes and letters, discharge summaries and other official correspondence if required.

To undertake responsibility to ensure any outsourced work for the Acute Clinics is correctly checked and uploaded to the Trust records and applications.

To respond to enquiries from GPs, other Health Service personnel, patients and relatives

To participate in the collection and transmission of information to enable the Directorate to meet its objectives.

To assist with sorting day to day post.

To participate in the introduction and use of IT and to provide IT support to colleagues.

To cover, as is practical, Medical Secretary colleagues

To participate in the use of PAS systems to establish patient information is kept as accurate as possible and produce patient documentation as required.

To undertake any other duties as may be required as appropriate by the Consultant or the Directorate Management Team in accordance to the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Skill/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of National Guidelines including 18 week RTT Self-reliant, ability to work independently and as part of a team Good computer skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Good telephone skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems Working knowledge of Oasis / PAS / Bluespier / CLIP

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Adaptable / Flexible Able to prioritise workloads Willing to work flexible hours

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent

Desirable

• Typewriting / word processing RSA AMSPAR qualification or working towards AMSPAR medical terminology qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work in demanding conditions where there is a high volume of activity Accurate and attention to detail Willingness to work with team members to help develop office and communication systems in conjunction with evolving working practices

Experience

Essential

• Previous medical secretarial / hospital experience Previous experience working in a busy office Previous experience of dealing with members of the public

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems Working knowledge of Oasis / PAS / Bluespier / CLIP

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Highly Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian will manage a designated clinical caseload.

Use clinical judgment and autonomous decision making about the specialist dietetic management of BCYP with diabetes.

Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice and equipment use relating to the current management of childhood diabetes e.g. insulin injection and pump therapy, blood glucose and sensor monitoring.

Adhere to and implement the Trust policy in relation to Child Safeguarding

Support key partners within both the community and acute settings and work collaboratively and effectively with all other health care professionals, those allied to health and those in the third sector services.

Provide leadership and direct line-management for a small team of dietetic staff supporting them to care for a caseload of babies, children and young people.

Facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork to deliver a high standard diabetes service to BCYP, adolescents, families and carers.

Participate in a regular review of the responsibilities of the multidisciplinary team as a service provider, examining the structure and processes against all criteria identified in the Best Practice Tariff, National Paediatric Diabetes Audit and Peer review.

The candidate will work cross-site within East Kent and will participate pro-rata in the Out of Hours telephone on-call service for BCYP and their families ensuring they have access to specialist diabetes advice.

You will mainly work within the hospital setting but the role may entail time within the home and the community; enhancing established links with schools and other community groups and forging new ones. Dedicated childrens diabetes clinics are established in five localities within the Trust whilst inpatient care following diagnosis is provided by the two busy childrens wards on two main sites in Margate and Ashford.

You will be supported by a dedicated specialist team to professionally develop further within the speciality.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oCurrent HCPC registration.
• oDegree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post -graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development within the specialty.
• oTrained in facilitated learning for Undergraduate Practice Placements.

Desirable

• oMaster's Degree in a health related subject relevant to area of clinical specialty and advanced practice or Masters/L7 programme commenced.
• oNHS Leadership Academy qualification e.g. 'Edward Jenner', 'Mary Seacole'.
• oMember of BDA specialist group

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• oSignificant postgraduate healthcare experience equivalent to L7 demonstrating professional development across the four pillars of practice.
• oExperience in the use of insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring systems including Hybrid closed loop therapy (HCL)
• oExperience of working with patients/service users to resolve concerns and improve their experience.
• oEvidence of effective networking or matrix working.
• oExperience of supervising staff and delivering training.
• oDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issues involved with working in a busy acute setting.
• oExperience of assessing complex patients and developing specialised programmes of care.
• oExperience of working with babies, children and young people with diabetes.

Desirable

• oExperience of presenting to groups of staff/public.
• oExperience of working with children and young people with diabetes
• oExperience in supporting both pre-post registration learners to achieve appraisal objectives

Governance

Essential

• oUnderstanding of quality governance, patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement.
• oSound knowledge and understanding of national policy and guidance
• oUtilisation of clinical effectiveness tools to deliver quality improvement e.g. risk management and clinical audit.
• oEvidence of innovative practice utilising research and audit.
• oExperience of contributing to quality improvement in safety/quality improvement projects.
• oExperience of writing reports and presenting to teams or small groups

Desirable

• oExperience of implementing and evaluating improvements in care

Personal/Professional attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work within a team to achieving goals for a shared vision.
• oEvidence of service development and delivery in practice.
• oAbility to problem solve, anticipate and plan, individually and within a team.
• oAbility to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
• oKnowledge of quality assurance and improvement methodology.
• oAbility to organise and manage own work
• oKnowledge of health policy and application to practice
• oDemonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection

Other requirements

Essential

• oFlexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
• oCommitment to equity and diversity.
• oSelf-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach.
• oUpholds and role models the Trust values.
• oAbility to travel across sites to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the UK General Dental council with performer number and no restrictions

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate dental qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates competency in Level 1 Dentistry (e.g: Routine examinations, restorations, provision of partial and full dentures, root canal treatments, stainless steel crowns using the Hall Technique etc)
• Experience of delivering dental care in a range of dental service settings e.g. mobile dental unit &/or domiciliary setting
• Experience of working with children and adults with special needs

Desirable

• Epidemiology fieldwork
• Experience working with Dentally dental Software

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Enhanced clinical skills which will support the delivery of services outlined in the service specification
• Skills to provide dental care under sedation (Inhalation sedation/ Intravenous sedation).

Desirable

• Communication skills required to build partnerships with stakeholders outside the immediate clinical environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Compliance with GDC standards for dental professionals, and knowledge and skills to promote These standards within the clinical team
• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.

Desirable

• Interest in leading projects and service development

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Ability to lead and manage the immediate clinical environment and team.

Desirable

• Experience in teaching/ clinical supervision

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aylesham Health centre

Aylesham

CT3 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead Nurse for Diabetes is a senior clinical role within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team. The postholder holds a patient-facing caseload, delivering advanced diabetes nursing care in complex multimorbidity as an autonomous clinician. Responsibilities include insulin and injectable initiation and titration; use of CGM and Flash Glucose Monitoring data for titration; delivery of structured education; joint visits with district nursing for assisted insulin; contribution to the Tier 2 MDT and weekly Tier 3 MDT (combined with the LTHT community diabetes MDT); joint clinics with Practice Diabetes Leads; TARGET education across Tier 1; Advice and Guidance to primary care within 24-hour urgent and one-week routine SLAs; clinical leadership and supervision of nursing colleagues; and active outreach to people in deprivation deciles 1 to 3 and named priority groups. Contribution to service development, quality improvement and equity of diabetes care.

Purpose of the role

The Clinical Lead Nurse for Diabetes is a senior clinical role within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team of the Diabetes Neighbourhood Health Programme a new integrated model of care for adults aged 1867 with diabetes (any type) and two or more other long-term conditions, delivered across the Beeston and Middleton & Hunslet PCN footprint and expanding across the Multi-Neighbourhood over the three-year development period.

The role is patient-facing, holds an active caseload within the Tier 2 cohort, and delivers advanced diabetes nursing care across injectable therapy, structured education and complex multimorbidity. The postholder is a core participant in the Tier 2 MDT and the weekly Tier 3 MDT (combined with the existing LTHT community diabetes MDT), provides Advice and Guidance to primary care, leads joint clinics with the Practice Diabetes Lead in each footprint practice, and drives workforce development across Tier 1 and Tier 2 through quarterly TARGET education.

Active outreach and engagement with deprivation deciles 13 and named priority groups (people with learning disability, serious mental illness, those homeless or vulnerably housed, those who smoke or use substances, adults living alone) is a core expectation of the role. The postholder is expected to work in a person-centred, trauma-informed way, with a working understanding of the wider social determinants of health.

Key duties and responsibilities

Advanced diabetes nursing and injectable therapy

Advanced clinical assessment and consultation with patients on the Tier 2 caseload, including remote and asynchronous consultation.

Insulin initiation, titration and ongoing management across all regimens basal, biphasic, basal-bolus including remote support by phone and asynchronous tools.

Subcutaneous GLP-1 receptor agonist initiation, titration and ongoing management (oral GLP-1 and GLP-1 / GIP formulations are prescribed at Tier 1).

Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Flash Glucose Monitoring data for titration, escalation and shared decision-making.

Joint visits with district nursing for patients requiring assisted insulin administration.

Delivery of structured diabetes education DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or equivalent, and pre-conception / pre-pregnancy education where relevant.

Non-Medical Prescribing within scope of practice (post-holders holding V300); clear escalation to Tier 2 Pharmacist or Tier 3 Consultant colleagues for complex prescribing decisions.

Recognition of and appropriate response to acute deterioration, including sick-day rules education, hypo unawareness identification and referral to Tier 3 or Tier 4 as required.

Care coordination and complex multimorbidity

Holding and managing an active caseload within the Tier 2 cohort, with responsibility for planning, delivering and evaluating patient-centred nursing care.

Care coordination across the Tier 2 team who holds the patient list, how follow-up cadence is decided, and how patients move safely between tiers.

Contribution to the Tier 2 approach to cardio-renal-metabolic multimorbidity, working alongside the Specialist Pharmacist, Specialist Dietitian, Specialist Podiatrist and Registered Nurse development post.

Recognition of psychological, social and mental health needs affecting engagement and self-management with liaison into mental health, learning disability, homelessness and substance-use services.

Reconciliation of care following discharge from hospital or transfer from other services, working with community pharmacy and hospital teams to ensure continuity.

MDT participation and clinical decision-making

Active participation in the Tier 2 MDT fortnightly for complex / high-risk cases and 812 weekly for moderate-risk cases.

Weekly attendance and active contribution to the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group MDT, combined with the existing LTHT community diabetes MDT.

Presenting cases, drafting shared care plans and taking responsibility for nursing-related actions arising from MDT discussion.

Escalation to Tier 4 for pump / hybrid closed loop, DKA / HHS follow-up, high-risk foot MDT, antenatal diabetes and other specialist pathways as required.

Advice & Guidance and joint clinics with primary care

Provide Advice and Guidance to primary care within agreed SLAs 24 hours for urgent enquiries, one week for routine for clinical questions beyond the Tier 1 remit and short of MDT escalation.

Lead quarterly joint clinics with the Practice Diabetes Lead in each footprint practice, on the model described in the Programme Education, Training and Support Plan.

Deliver nursing content within the quarterly TARGET education sessions for Practice Diabetes Leads, cascading learning into wider practice teams.

Support Practice Diabetes Leads to cascade learning through practice clinical meetings.

Outreach, equity and engagement

Active recruitment and engagement from deprivation deciles 13, with DNA monitoring and proactive approaches to reduce DNAs.

Outreach to named priority groups people with learning disability, serious mental illness, those homeless or vulnerably housed, those with substance-use co-morbidity, adults living alone.

Flexible appointment access including evening, digital and asynchronous options; home visits where clinically indicated.

Liaison with mental health teams for patients with SMI and antipsychotic-induced metabolic disturbance.

Liaison with drug and alcohol services and homelessness services.

Workplace engagement and reasonable-adjustment support via Healthy Working Lives.

Working in partnership with third-sector and asset-based community delivery partners as active collaborators, not downstream referrals.

Nursing quality, safety and improvement

Work to NMC Code and professional standards; ensure practice, and that of colleagues, is grounded in evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm through structured searches (EMIS / SystmOne) and act on findings.

Contribute to clinical audit within the Tier 2 caseload and across the Programme; feed back results and implement changes with the Tier 2 team, Practice Diabetes Leads and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group.

Contribute to the Programme's outcomes and evaluation framework, particularly on nursing-related outcomes, safety indicators and equity of access.

Comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code.

Leadership, supervision and workforce development

Provide clinical leadership on diabetes nursing practice within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team.

Provide supervision and mentorship to the Registered Nurse development post, and to less experienced colleagues within scope.

Act as a role model to all staff, ensuring a professional service and image is maintained at all times.

Contribute to workforce development plans across Tier 1 and Tier 2 nursing, in partnership with the Tier 3 Diabetes Matron and the wider Tier 3 group.

Practice supervisor / educator role for pre-registration and post-qualification nursing learners as required.

Effective and efficient use of clinical resources (staff, supplies) within own sphere of responsibility.

Service development

Contribute nursing advice for the development and iteration of the Diabetes Neighbourhood Health Programme model including step-up / step-down criteria, pathway design, and operational standards.

Contribute to Year 2 and Multi-Neighbourhood expansion planning.

Analyse, interpret and present nursing and outcomes data to highlight issues, opportunities and risks to support programme decision-making.

Collaborative working relationships

Work collaboratively with the Tier 2 clinical lead, Programme Manager, and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group.

Maintain strong relationships with PCN Clinical Directors, Practice Diabetes Leads and practice nursing teams across the footprint.

Liaise with the Leeds ICB, LCH, LTHT and neighbouring GP federations for consistency of patient care.

Engage with the Leeds diabetes nursing network and other diabetes special interest groups for peer support.

Liaise with LCH community diabetes teams, LTHT specialist diabetes services, community pharmacy, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, and VCSE partners as required.

Foster and maintain strong links with all services across the multi-neighbourhood footprint.

Please see attached job description for more info

Person Specification

Additional criteria

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.
• Highly specialist knowledge of diabetes across Type 1, Type 2, atypical presentations and complex multimorbidity.
• Confident with SGLT2i, GLP-1, insulin regimen selection and use of CGM or Flash data for shared decision-making.
• Autonomous within scope of practice, with clear understanding of when to escalate to Tier 3.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including complex or potentially distressing conversations with patients and families.
• Demonstrable understanding of the wider determinants of health and their impact on communities.
• Demonstrable commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively reaching under-served populations.
• Person-centred and trauma-informed approach to consultations.
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor and review nursing care for a long-term-conditions cohort.
• Ability to influence, motivate and negotiate across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Clinical leadership presence and ability to role-model professional standards.
• Willingness to challenge and be challenged, including consultants and GPs, in the patient's best interest.
• Comfortable with the ambiguity of a new service, and willing to iterate, evaluate and adjust.
• Confident with digital consultation, MDT tools and asynchronous working.
• Emotional resilience, self-awareness, humility and curiosity.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the multi-neighbourhood footprint.
• Meets DBS reference standards.
• Up-to-date mandatory training and immunisation status.

Desirable

• Awareness of the Leeds Proactive Care and Integrated Neighbourhood Health frameworks.
• Understanding of NHS commissioning, business-case development and the wider system architecture.
• Interest in contributing to research, service evaluation or Year 2 business-case development.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist or equivalent diabetes-specialist nursing role.
• Practical experience of insulin regimen optimisation across all regimens (basal, biphasic, basal-bolus).
• Practical experience of subcutaneous GLP-1 initiation, titration and ongoing management.
• Experience of joint working with district nursing for assisted insulin administration.
• Experience of MDT working across community and acute care.
• Experience of delivering structured diabetes education (DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or equivalent).
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship of junior nursing colleagues.
• Experience of working with people affected by health inequalities.
• Experience of contributing to service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of leadership in practice, including day-to-day team leadership and delegation.

Desirable

• Experience of working across the acute, community and primary care interface.
• Experience of CGM, Flash Glucose Monitoring and insulin pump technology.
• Experience of leading or contributing to clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Experience of contributing to research or service evaluation.
• Working experience of EMIS and SystmOne clinical systems.
• Experience of change management or new-service implementation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Post-graduate learning to Master's level or equivalent.
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300), or working towards.
• Recognised specialist diabetes course or qualification (Diabetes Specialist Practitioner course, Warwick, Leicester, Sheffield modules, or equivalent).
• Teaching, training or mentorship qualification, or experience to an equivalent level.
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with NMC standards.

Desirable

• Full Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Formal teaching qualification (PGCert HE or equivalent).
• Leadership or management qualification (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent).
• Formal training in health inequalities, trauma-informed care, or behaviour-change approaches such as Making Every Contact Count.

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

South and East Leeds GP Group

Address

Hosted Empolyers address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Asket Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Cardiology, Dr Piyush Jain who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board.

The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• CCT in Cardiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
• MRCP or equivalent
• Ability to offer a specialist clinical opinion on the full range of acute cardiac conditions, including emergencies
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in all clinical settings

Desirable

• MD or PhD from UK University or equivalent
• Experience in CRM

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Working within a primary care setting desirable

Attributes

Essential

• Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.

Competencies

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands

Desirable

• Skills for supporting project management
• Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House 110-120 Upper Pemberton Kennington Ashford TN25 4AZ

Kennington Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive clinical team at Riverside Medical Practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse who enjoys working within primary care and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our growing patient population of over 11,500 patients.

The Practice Nurse is an integral member of the Primary Healthcare Team and will provide a comprehensive range of nursing services to patients within the Practice. Working closely with GPs, Practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, administrative staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and responsive healthcare services.

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who is confident in independently managing chronic disease clinics and undertaking cervical cytology. These are essential requirements for the role.

The main duties of the post include the independent management of chronic disease clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension, ensuring patients receive evidence-based care in accordance with current clinical guidelines. The successful candidate will also undertake cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, wound care and dressings, ECGs, NHS Health Checks.

The post holder will provide preventative healthcare advice and support patients in making informed lifestyle choices to improve their health and wellbeing. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high standards of care whilst maintaining a patient-focused approach at all times.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records using SystmOne and will ensure all clinical documentation is completed in accordance with professional and organisational standards. They will participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities where appropriate.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be able to work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and have previous experience working within General Practice. Experience of independently managing chronic disease clinics and undertaking cervical cytology is essential. Experience of using SystmOne would be advantageous but is not essential.

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment within a modern, recently refurbished practice. Full-time hours are preferred, although part-time applications will be considered for the right candidate. Salary is between £18.00 and £25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and on-site parking.

The post holder will be expected to maintain professional registration and participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and mandatory training requirements. They will comply with all Practice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, information governance and equality and diversity.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may be amended following consultation with the post holder to meet the changing needs of the Practice and the services provided to patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse within General Practice
• Experience of independently managing chronic disease clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension
• Experience of undertaking cervical cytology (smear tests)
• Experience of delivering childhood and adult immunisations
• Experience of health promotion and preventative healthcare
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience of NHS Health Checks
• Experience of travel vaccinations
• Experience of family planning and contraceptive services

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

Riverside Medical Practice

Address

Riverside Medical Practice

48 Worthing Road

Horsham

West Sussex

RH12 1UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent, plus pre-registration year.
• Current registration and practicing member of General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy / therapeutics.
• Certificate/Diploma or Masters in Psychiatric Pharmacy practice.

Other including knowledge, communication, analytical and judgmental skills, planning and organisation and physical skills

Essential

• Evidence of post registration Pharmacy practice, knowledge and experience to demonstrate the competency in the following areas
• Broad clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge, with an understanding of national policies and issues impacting on prescribing and medicines optimisation services.
• Excellent, communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills for a wide variety of audiences.
• Team working skills.
• Critical appraisal and analytical skills, with an understanding of evidence based medicine.
• The ability to deal with complex situations and bring to a satisfactory resolution.
• The ability to be flexible and adjust to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to analyse and interpret a wide range of data, including prescribing data.
• High-level time management skills.
• The ability to plan and organise broad range of complex activities, formulate strategic/ long-term plans involving uncertainty.
• The ability to work on own initiative, organise self and prioritise own workload, including resolution of conflicting priorities.
• The ability to work under pressure and complete work to tight deadlines.
• Logical approach to new situations and problem solving.
• Must be independently mobile across the Trust area and beyond. The post holder will need
• to travel to various locations throughout the Trust and beyond.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email and Internet.

Desirable

• Willingness to obtain further qualifications in mental health or pharmacy practice if not already held as identified through the post holders personal development plan.
• Knowledge of relevant health legislation and awareness of current issues in mental health and learning disability services.
• The ability to negotiate, facilitate and influence change.
• The ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences, including service-users and carers,
• in an understandable way.
• Experience of using databases.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team / environment.
• Ability to supervise activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Managing change in a complex environment and evidence of having successfully implemented change.

Desirable

• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines where there are conflicting priorities.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
• Experience of delivering training programmes

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointees would be expected to observe a degree of flexibility within the proposed job plan to allow for a flexible approach to service needs. The proposed timetable will be open to change following discussion with the Clinical Director.

Some key responsibilities associated with the posts are:

• Deliver a full range of specialist diagnoses, treatment and care to patients requiring imaging services to the highest possible standard.
• Assume responsibility for the organisation, management, and diagnosis of treatment of patients in the hospital, in conjunction with colleagues across the hospital.
• Provide emergency cover in accordance with the departments on-call rota (and outside of the rota in exceptional circumstances).
• Fully comply with all the requirements set out in the Trusts policies.
• Supervise the education of Junior Doctors, through effective scheduling of their teaching and training activities in support of professional and personal development.
• Mentor/Coach Junior Doctors and provide assessments and appraisals ensuring any appropriate remedial action is taken where appropriate.
• Initiate and supervise audit projects in order to actively contribute to the development and reporting of Clinical Quality Standards.
• Ensure all activities undertaken are within the required level of competence expected by the Trust and the professional organisation relating to the speciality.
• Work with colleagues to develop service in line with key stakeholders (patients, commissioners, etc).
• Research activities as agreed with the Clinical Director.
• Responsible for undertaking administrative and budgetary duties associated with the care of patients and the efficient running of the department.
• Provide cover for colleagues in their absence and deal with emergencies as occasion demands.
• Complete all Mandatory training.

Actively participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registration

Essential

• For full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligibility for registration within six months of interview.
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS certification
• Post CCT fellowship within specialist area
• Experience in GU/Paediatric/Thoracic/Neuro imaging and MDT

Experience/ Training

Essential

• Subspecialty training in Musculo-skeletal Radiology and GU/Paediatric/Thoracic/Neuro Radiology
• Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
• Familiarity with voice activated reporting
• Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
• Wide experience in MSK imaging and MSK procedures / GU radiology including male and female pelvic MRI and experience in Paediatric / Thoracic or Neuroradiology including Neuro Vascular imaging. Experience in RECIST reporting, experience with Lung biopsy and NAI reporting

Desirable

• Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership and Management experience
• Experience of managing budgets and staff
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues

Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
• Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities.
• Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted
• Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
• Awareness of NHS Constitution
• Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
• Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner.

Skills

Essential

• Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
• Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: - Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs. -Can identify the patients individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence - Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
• Competent in the use of IT/computer systems

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Willingness and ability to teach
• Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
• Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate in education

Audit

Essential

• Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit

Research

Essential

• Experience of research

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Transport

Essential

• Must be able, when on call, to return to the hospital if required within thirty minutes

Desirable

• Car driver
• Possess own transport

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
• Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
• Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
• Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust.

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiology - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• NVQ 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Knowledge of WPAS/ Hospital administration systems

Experience

Essential

• Experience within an office environment involving customer service
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Awareness of Patient Confidentiality

Desirable

• Ability to use a variety of computer databases.RADIS, TPATH, PAS and Microsoft office packages
• Previous medical records or hospital based clerical experience

Skills

Essential

• Proven communication skills
• Computer Literate
• Able to meet tight deadlines and able to prioritise workload
• Frequent and prolonged use of VDU's
• Frequent and prolonged use of telephones
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to demonstrate initiative in response to demands of the workload

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of local/National Waiting List Management Policy and knowledge of Waiting times
• Understanding of the reporting structure in terms of supervision

Desirable

• Understanding the aims and objectives of the Modernisation Agenda

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and telephone)
• Ability to remain calm when patients are aggressive and abusive
• Ability to overcome language and communication barriers
• Ability to work well in a highly pressurised target driven environment
• Ability to prioritise own work load, self motivated, diplomatic, calm and positive

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Patient Access and Support

• Provide a first point of contact for patients via telephone, in person, and online consultation requests
• Support patients in accessing appropriate services
• Provide clear and accurate information regarding practice services and processes
• Accurately book, amend, and cancel appointments using the clinical system and associated appointment hubs based on patient need
• Maintain a professional, calm, and empathetic approach at all times
• Escalate urgent or clinically concerning information in line with Practice protocols

• Ensure information provided by patients relating to face-to-face, telephone and online triage requests is recorded accurately and appropriately
• Process and manage requests received through the Practices online consultation and triage systems
• Signpost online consultation requests to appropriate services or providers where required
• Support the management of appointment availability and utilisation
• Monitor outstanding or incomplete requests and take appropriate action to complete them
• Assist with the processing of online consultation outcomes and associated follow-up actions
• Identify and escalate urgent, complex or concerning requests in accordance with Practice protocols
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of patient interactions and actions taken

• Process results and associated tasks within the clinical system in accordance with Practice protocols
• Communicate clinician-authorised information and actions to patients accurately and appropriately
• Arrange appointments, investigations and other follow-up actions as directed by clinicians
• Monitor outstanding tasks and actions and take appropriate steps to support timely completion
• Recognise when clinical interpretation, advice or decision-making is required and refer the matter to an appropriate clinician
• Identify and escalate urgent, overdue or concerning matters in accordance with Practice procedures
• Maintain clear and accurate records of actions and communications

• Review and process incoming clinical correspondence in accordance with Practice protocols
• Code and assign documents in line with Practice protocols
• Support clinicians by ensuring relevant information is available when required
• Extract and code relevant clinical information
• Process all information accurately and in a timely manner
• Identify and escalate any urgent or clinically significant information identified within correspondence

• Use all key systems, including SystmOne, SystmConnect, PATCHS, and NHS Mail, to support patient access and administrative processes
• Send outbound communications via PATCHS and NHS Mail
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and external organisations

• Support patients and proxies in requesting access to online medical record via systems such as SystmOnline, Airmid, and the NHS App
• Process requests in accordance with Practice policy, information governance requirements, and applicable NHS guidance
• Verify patient identity in line with Practice protocols before granting or updating access
• Provide guidance to patients on how to register for and use online services
• Assist patients with basic troubleshooting and signpost to further support where required
• Escalate any queries relating to restricted or sensitive record access to an appropriate clinician or senior team member

• Act as a chaperone for clinicians where required, in line with Practice chaperone policy
• Ensure patients are aware of the right to request a chaperone during consultations
• Provide reassurance and support to patients during examinations in the role of a chaperone
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and respect always during chaperoning
• Observe and report any concerns arising during consultations in line with safeguarding procedures

The following apply to all aspects of the role and underpin safe and effective practice:

• Always maintain strict confidentiality in relation to patient, staff, and Practice information
• Ensure conversations involving patient information are conducted in a manner that preserves privacy
• Manage all patient-identifiable data in accordance with GDPR, NHS Information Governance requirements and Practice policies and protocols
• Only share information with authorised individuals on a need-to-know basis
• Verify patient identity appropriately before disclosing or updating any information
• Use clinical systems, including SystmOne, SystmConnect, and PATCHS safely and securely
• Report any actual or potential data breaches or information governance concerns promptly in line with Practice procedures
• Maintain a clear desk and secure working environment to protect sensitive information

• Act in accordance with Practice safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to children, adults at risk, and domestic abuse
• Remain alert to signs of potential abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including concerns identified through all patient interactions and managing clinical correspondence and records
• Escalate safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately to a clinician or safeguarding lead in line with Practice protocols
• Accurately document safeguarding concerns and actions taken within the clinical system
• Maintain professional boundaries and manage sensitive situations with discretion, empathy, and respect
• Participate in mandatory safeguarding training and keep knowledge up to date
• Contribute to a culture of safety by raising concerns and supporting colleagues where safeguarding risks are known

• Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service across all patient interactions
• Communicate in a professional, courteous, and empathetic manner, both face-to-face and via telephone or digital channels
• Actively listen to patients to understand their needs and respond appropriately
• Manage challenging or sensitive situations calmly and confidently, including dealing with distressed or frustrated patients
• Promote a positive patient experience by providing clear, accurate, and helpful information
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity and quality of service
• Support an inclusive approach, ensuring all patients feel respected and able to access services
• Escalate concerns or complaints appropriately in line with Practice procedures

• Manage personal and shared workloads effectively
• Prioritise tasks based on urgency, risk, and service need, using appropriate judgement
• Complete tasks and workflows accurately and within expected timescales
• Monitor outstanding work and take steps to prevent delays or backlogs
• Promptly escalate capacity, workload, or safety concerns to line manager/senior team member
• Maintain a structured and methodical approach to work, ensuring continuity and handover where required
• Adapt to changing demands throughout the working day, including balancing patient contact with administrative duties

• Participate in induction, mandatory training, and annual appraisal processes
• Take responsibility for maintaining and developing knowledge and skills relevant to the role
• Complete all training in respect of the chaperoning role
• Actively engage in learning opportunities, including system training and role-specific competencies
• Reflect on performance and identify areas for personal development
• Keep up to date with changes in Practice procedures, NHS guidance, and service delivery models
• Contribute to a culture of learning by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues where appropriate

• Work flexibly across different functions within the Patient Services team to support service delivery
• Maintain a professional, organised, and proactive approach always
• Adhere to all Practice policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a commitment to high standards of work
• Support team working and contribute positively to the working environment
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, commensurate with training and experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a customer service, patient or public facing role
• Experience working in a busy or fast-paced environment
• Experience of using IT systems in a work setting

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP Practice, primary care, or wider NHS setting
• Experience of care navigation or appointment management in primary care
• Experience using SystmOne, EMIS Web or similar system
• Experience of processing clinical correspondence, document workflows, clinical tasks or other healthcare administration
• Experience of supporting patients with online services or digital access

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to respond to patients with empathy and professionalism
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively
• Strong organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow processes and procedures in a structured and consistent manner
• Good IT skills, including confidence using multiple systems
• Experience of working accurately within defined procedures, protocols or processes
• Experience of handling confidential, sensitive or complex information

Desirable

• Ability to support patients in accessing services, including digital platforms

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ level 3

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional at all times and approachable with a customer or patient focus
• Resilient and able to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Well organised, and able to use initiative appropriately
• Proactive approach with ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing service needs along with a reliable strong work ethic and commitment to high standards
• Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a supportive team environment

Role Expectations

Essential

• Willingness to work across both patient-facing and administrative functions within the Patient Services team
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role, including systems, safeguarding, information governance and other mandatory training
• Willingness to undertake chaperone training and perform chaperoning duties in line with Practice policy
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professional standards at all times
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• Willingness to support service improvement and adapt to changes in Practice processes

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 Garden Surgery

Address

2nd Floor East Leeds Health Centre

78 Osmondthorpe Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 9EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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