Job description

Job responsibilities

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Consultant who will contribute positively to the clinical service while helping us develop the department for the future.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Deliver high-quality elective and acute Plastic Surgery care
• Participate in the Plastic Surgery on-call rota
• Contribute to multidisciplinary working
• Support the education and development of trainees and colleagues
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Contribute to service development and pathway redesign
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and wider regional network

The department supports consultants to develop specialist interests whilst maintaining the flexibility required to provide a sustainable service.

Reconstructive Microsurgery

We particularly welcome candidates with experience or an interest in reconstructive microsurgery.

Experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction is desirable, but we recognise that reconstructive microsurgery encompasses a broad range of clinical practice.

Candidates with complementary expertise, including significant experience in hand trauma and the occasional complex knee reconstructive surgery, are encouraged to apply.

Flexible Working

We recognise that modern consultant careers increasingly require flexibility.

We therefore welcome applications from:

• Full-time consultants
• Less-than-full-time consultants
• Candidates interested in job-sharing
• Candidates with portfolio or other professional commitments

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements at an early stage and will seek to develop a job plan that meets both service requirements and the successful candidate's professional circumstances.

The department is also geographically accessible from London and the wider South Coast region, and we would be pleased to discuss working arrangements with candidates who may wish to commute.

An Opportunity to Find the Right Long-Term Fit

For candidates who are interested in the department but would prefer to establish mutual suitability before making a long-term commitment, an initial short-term locum appointment may be considered.

This could provide an opportunity for the successful candidate and the department to work together, understand the service and team, and explore whether a longer-term substantive appointment would be appropriate.

Any subsequent substantive appointment would remain subject to the appropriate Trust recruitment and approval processes.

Service Development

The Plastic Surgery Department is embarking on a five-year programme to grow the service and deliver high-quality, sustainable care.

Areas of development include:

• Improving timely access and RTT performance
• Developing ambulatory and see-and-treat pathways
• Optimising day-case surgery
• Strengthening hand trauma and reconstructive pathways
• Developing microsurgical reconstruction
• Working with Hand Therapy to reduce unnecessary follow-up
• Improving integration with regional complex knee reconstruction partners
• Supporting education, training, research and innovation

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to this development according to their interests and expertise.

On-Call Commitment

Consultants currently participate in the Plastic Surgery on-call rota, supported by junior trainees and the Hospital at Night team.

The precise rota and job plan will be discussed with the successful candidate and will reflect the agreed working pattern and service requirements.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:

• Appropriate specialist Plastic Surgery experience
• High clinical standards and commitment to patient safety
• Effective multidisciplinary working
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Enthusiasm for education and training
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute to service development
• A collaborative approach to working within a consultant team

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a department at an important stage of its development.

We are looking for colleagues who want not simply to deliver an existing service, but to contribute to building a resilient, collaborative and sustainable Plastic Surgery department for the future.

We would particularly welcome an informal conversation with prospective applicants to discuss the role, flexible working arrangements and the possibility of an initial short-term locum appointment.

Informal Enquiries

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Clinical Lead or members of the Plastic Surgery consultant team for an informal discussion and/or to arrange a visit.

Job Description

The successful candidate would be expected to adopt a flexible approach to job planning and engage in the provision of patient services to other specialties apart from the main department.

The department allows Consultants to practice in a sub-specialist role. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in breast reconstruction including microvascular techniques and able to operate as a second surgeon in free flaps. Hand trauma experience is desirable.

The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meeting

Consultants currently take part in a 1:6 weekday on call rota, supported by junior trainees and a Hospital at Night Team.

The post holder will be appointed on a consultant contract and the sessions will be allocated accordingly. The job plan is for a 10 PA working week. The job plan is reviewed on an annual basis.

Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons to work full-time, i.e. only on a part-time basis, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of his/her job plan will be discussed between the Consultant and Clinical Director in conjunction with Consultant Colleagues if appropriate.

The post will be available from December 2026 subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. If you consider it unlikely that you will be able to take up the appointment within such a period, you are advised to point this out at the time of your application.

The timetable will be finalised on appointment but will typically involve two operating sessions per week and two clinics. Commitments would be flexible within the job plan with PAs allocated to administration, clinical and educational supervisor roles and SPA. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage with colleagues in plans towards routine weekend working.

Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Mr Obi Onyekwelu, Clinical Lead on 02392 286000 Ext. 4148 or other consultants in the Department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Professional Qualifications FRCS (Plastics) and / or EBOPRAS

Desirable

• Microsurgery fellowship

Experience

Essential

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of breast reconstruction and / or hand surgery
• Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of Skin Cancers.
• Experience of Medical Management

Desirable

• Experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction is desirable, but we recognise that reconstructive microsurgery encompasses a broad range of clinical practice.

Additional criteria

Essential

• <p>Essential- Evidence of participation in audit- Good oral and written communication skills- Publications- Prizes and honours- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making</p>

Desirable

• <p>Desirable- Candidates should have a specialist interest in breast reconstruction and / or hand surgery. They should have an interest in the management of hand trauma and skin cancer to support the functioning of the department.</p>

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward / department 3
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the ward / department on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patient’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate • To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and treatment delivered.
• To act as a mentor to junior staff members, responsible for orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses in conjunction with the departmental manager and relevant practice education team.
• To act as a preceptor, responsible for completing competency documents for junior staff within agreed timeframes .
• To act as a practice supervisor and practice assessor to nursing students undertaking further education as requested and required. Ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills.
• To contribute to the wider educational activities within the directorate – ensuring attendance at and contributing to the delivery of educational activities within the directorate • To promote and encourage the application of research and evidence based practice.
• To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate.
• To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised appropriately 4 .
• To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the ward manager to keep within agreed resources • To assist with the ongoing organisation of the ward / department, co-ordinating activities of the clinical area.
• To liaise with the MDT, Bed managers and site managers to ensure optimal bed usage at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge if patients.
• To act as a team leader to an identified group of staff, monitoring and documenting the development of their clinical skills .
• To develop own skills in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance manager as determined by the line manager.
• To actively support the process of patient safety and quality – ensuring incidents are reported appropriately and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff .
• To make a positive contribution to service development affecting the clinical area and positively influence others to adapt to change .
• To actively promote patient experience, assisting in resolving (informal) complaints and supporting the ward / departmental manager to investigate formal complaint.
• To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence.
• To keep up to date with NMC, Trust and directorate values and adhere to these at all times.
• To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team operating in the directorate .
• To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational needs and clinical training needs in conjunction with the ward / department manager .
• Participate in own individual performance review and after suitable training to be responsible for undertaking for own team of staff.
• To ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain revalidation requirements and ensure own mandatory training certificates are current.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
• Evidence of continued professional studies related to area of speciality
• Teaching qualification such as practice assessor or mentorship

Desirable

• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
• Leadership courses
• Minimum standard ILS competent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate clinical expertise relevant to area
• Demonstrate interest and commitment to the professional development of others
• Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and self
• Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment
• Awareness and understanding of current health issues and in particular demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS long term plan and other recent initiatives

Desirable

• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
• An understanding of HR processes and issues pertaining to staff management
• An understanding of nursing issues in relation to finance management

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

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.

To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services

To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care

To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines

To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers

To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine

To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and out patients)

To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate

To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality

To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Diploma
• Evidence of post-registration Neurology related study

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Neurology
• Neurology modules

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Neurological care
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience and training of staff

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery 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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

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

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.

To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services

To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care

To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines

To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers

To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine

To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and out patients)

To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate

To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality

To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Diploma
• Evidence of post-registration Neurology related study

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Neurology
• Neurology modules

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Neurological care
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience and training of staff

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery 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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

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

What you'll do

• Deliver an embedded Clinical Librarian service to clinical specialties and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide expert literature searching, evidence synthesis, rapid reviews, and critical appraisal support.
• Attend clinical meetings, ward rounds, governance forums, audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Design and deliver training on information skills, healthcare databases, evidence-based practice, and critical appraisal.
• Support the development of clinical guidelines, policies, research projects, and service improvement initiatives.
• Promote the effective use of evidence and knowledge resources across the Trusts

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to patient care and organisational improvement by ensuring staff have rapid access to high-quality evidence when it matters most.

For full job details and person specification please refer to attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree in Library and Information Studies, Information Management, Knowledge Management, or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies or related field.
• Chartered Membership of CILIP or working towards Chartered status.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a healthcare, academic, specialist, or professional information environment.
• Experience of literature searching and information retrieval using online databases.
• Experience of delivering training and user education.
• Experience of customer-focused service delivery.
• Experience of critically appraising information and evidence.
• Highly developed IT skills within a networked environment
• Good customer care skills and a service orientation.

Desirable

• Experience working within an NHS knowledge and library service.
• Experience of evidence synthesis and rapid reviews.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, audit, or research activities.
• Experience providing embedded librarian or outreach services.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of evidence-based practice and information literacy.
• Knowledge of healthcare information resources and bibliographic databases.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and critical appraisal techniques.
• Knowledge of information governance and data protection principles.
• High level of digital literacy and proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS structures, priorities, and healthcare policy.
• Knowledge of knowledge mobilisation and implementation science.
• Knowledge of healthcare quality improvement methodologies.

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of

the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Palliative Medicine.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, including Virtual Ward caseload if working COMPASS service.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via
• oCCT or CESR (CP)
• oCESR or
• oEuropean Community Rights

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent level of skills and knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve shared goals, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues as needed
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy with the ability to extract and identify relevant clinical data
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills at level 1

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative systems and procedures in an office setting

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Ongoing evidence of sell directed learning and personal study

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare/ Anatomy Physiology/Medical Terminology

Other

Desirable

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service as required
• Ability to work across screening programmes as required

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

Public Health Wales

Address

Breast Test Wales

Alexandra Road

Swansea

SA1 5DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in an area of podiatry Experience

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of RCoP and HCPC codes of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload o
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

Desirable

• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Other

Essential

• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements.
• Ability to cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and allay anxieties

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Evidence or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development
• Post graduate courses/ education in Biomechanics / MSK (Cert or Diploma to M level accreditation)

Desirable

• Evidence of Study in area of Specialist interest

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload, neurology, rheumatology, orthopaedic or sports medicine caseload
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / musculoskeletal pathology types / the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Desirable

• Evidence of Teaching

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of RCOP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment
• In depth / extended knowledge in the management of Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
• A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its implications in care provision
• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery

Desirable

• Intermediate to Advanced IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Packages

Other

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

Alexander Avenue

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive quality service that demonstrates highly specialised clinical knowledge and expertise for the management of patients with metastatic breast cancer and their carers/family. Making contact with patients from the time of initial referral/diagnosis to provide practical, psychological and emotional support.
• To work as part of the wider cancer service providing expert support to patients and their families.
• To provide expert communication with patients in ways which empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare, providing practical information on all aspects of treatment.
• To work in collaboration with the lead clinician and the Multidisciplinary Team on the Isle of Wight and mainland, to provide a high-quality co-ordinated service between all disciplines. Encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care
• To act as an expert resource in providing evidence-based advice and information to promote the health and well-being of patients with metastatic breast cancer service needs and offer clinical expertise in treatments/therapies for patients that are unbiased. In order to optimise positive health outcomes and quality of life.
• To provide professional innovation within the specialty, and contribute to the development of metastatic breast cancer services throughout the Trust as a core member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• To provide clinical nursing leadership and act as a specialist resource for nurses, doctors and others in the acute trust and community services within the specialty.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical audits and research projects in own specialist area, ensuring that the findings are disseminated and good practice is shared across the trust and beyond, in accordance with trust governance and clinical guidelines including Peer Review processes.

For further information about the role and list of essential criteria, please refer to the Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Registered nurse: entry on either part 1 or 12 of the NMC register, with 5 years post basic clinical experience.
• Cancer care/palliative care/Haematology specialist training/knowledge
• Evidence of professional development relevant to the specialty
• To hold an ENB 998 or teaching qualification
• To have completed specialist study at level 7. To hold or working at master level qualifications.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and training
• A minimum of 3 years professional practice with experience in clinical Haematology or oncology, with a sound knowledge of the specialty.

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

IOW NHS Trust

Parkhurst Road

NEWPORT

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To be fully involved in the development of costing and pricing models as the Trust moves into a demanding environment together with support for the realisation of benefits and clinical efficiencies from new capital projects and other areas.

To be responsible for ensuring that all specialty SLAs are signed off in accordance with Trust policy and that all recharges both inward and outward are robustly managed.

To be responsible for the setting of the specialty Budgets in consultation with the FBP and Budget Holders.

To be fully involved in financial planning including the identifying cost pressures and opportunities to reallocate budgets alongside the specialty General Managers. To ensure that income opportunities are maximised.

To develop, with the specialty clinical and operational managers, Patient, Quality and Productivity (PQP) initiatives and to be responsible for monitoring performance and delivery against these programmes.

To provide expert and specialist knowledge and be responsible for the continued implementation and development of the Trust Payment by Results (PbR) and Agenda for Change (AfC) policies and any other DOH initiatives.

Assist with the development and implementation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) and Patient Level Costing (PLiCs) within the division.

To be responsible for ensuring that the Specialty are educated and informed as to the potential income consequences of activity plans and that outcomes are communicated as appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist the Finance Business Partners in the provision of a complete professional financial service to each division, including preparation of consolidated financial monthly performance reports, forecasts, analysing trends and variances in accordance with the Trust monthly financial timetable.

• To be responsible for the maintenance of strong financial controls in the allocated Specialty in line with Trust SFI for both expenditure and WTE. To provide training and guidance to Budget Holders in budgetary management and the maintenance of the Trust Budget Management Policy and SFI and SO compliance. To advise on best practice for procurement to ensure efficiency. To include responsibility for the specialty budget management training.

• To ensure that all specialty income sources are identified and income agreements for SLA’s salary recharges etc are signed off in accordance with Trust policy and timetables.

• To support the Finance Business Partners in applying the costing and pricing system to SLA’s, financial appraisal and business planning and be responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the specialty costing and pricing systems.

• To be responsible for the development and implementation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) within the Specialty, in consultation with the Finance Business Partners and the Trust’s Income & Commissioning Team.

• To have responsibility to undertake periodic reviews of the financial controls within the Directorate and prepare reports and risk assessments based on information gathered.

• To meet regularly with specialty Budget Holders and to provide information and analysis to them. In addition to support the communication of information between them and the specialty management accountants and other departments within Finance.

• To be responsible for the financial planning and implementation to achieve the objectives in the Trust and specialty Annual Plan and to take responsibility for specific projects e.g. business cases for benefits realisation and budget setting for the Specialty. To be responsible for the financial planning to identify the specialty efficiency initiatives and to agree this framework with the specialty Boards. To ensure timely monitoring and reporting for these programmes against the agreed plan.

• To be responsible for the financial planning to enable the Specialty to implement major capital developments and realising benefits arising from these investments and the planning and costing for the specialty capital bids. To prepare costing models and business cases for proposed developments and projects within the agreed timetable.

• To take overall responsibility for providing a full financial advice service to a department of the specialty.

• To support the Finance Business Partners in financial training and accreditation of Budget Holders in line with Trust approved policy.

• To prepare costing models for proposed developments and projects applications within the agreed timetable.

• To resolve queries from Finance, Budget Holders and other Internal and External staff regarding financial management matters with minimal supervision.

• To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act with regard to the confidentiality of personal information and patient confidentiality.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in light of changing circumstances.

The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different locations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Part qualified (intermediate \ finalist) CCAB (Consultancy Committee of Accountancy Bodies) Qualification or CIMA with up to date membership or actively studying towards a professional qualification
• Educated to Degree Level (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Experience at a mid-level of NHS finance
• Experience of working within an Acute Hospital Trust

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking and implementing change
• Experience of leading and working in a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Kao Park

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure implementation of evidence-based practice and national critical care standards

• Lead the translation of current evidence, national guidelines, and best practice recommendations into clinical care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with national critical care standards, professional frameworks, and local policies.
• Promote the use of research findings and quality improvement methodologies to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitor adherence to clinical protocols and ensure care is delivered consistently across the service.
• Champion innovation and encourage staff participation in evidence-based practice initiatives.

Lead management of complex and deteriorating patients

• Support clinical teams in the assessment, management, and escalation of critically ill patients with complex needs.
• Ensure timely intervention and effective multidisciplinary collaboration during clinical emergencies.
• Provide expert clinical input for patients requiring advanced organ support and specialist interventions.
• Facilitate decision-making regarding patient admission, transfer, escalation, and end-of-life care.
• Support staff in managing ethical, legal, and professional issues associated with critical care delivery.

Promote patient safety initiatives and learning from incidents

• Lead the development and implementation of patient safety strategies within the unit.
• Foster a culture of openness and learning where incidents, near misses, and concerns are reported and addressed effectively.
• Analyse patient safety data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure dissemination of lessons learned from incidents and implementation of preventive actions.
• Support the development of human factors awareness and safety-focused behaviours amongst staff.

Lead mortality reviews, quality improvement programmes, and implementation of recommendations

• Coordinate and contribute to mortality reviews and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Lead quality improvement projects designed to enhance patient safety, experience, and outcomes.
• Analyse clinical outcomes and benchmark performance against national standards.
• Develop and implement action plans arising from audits, reviews, and quality assessments.
• Monitor progress against improvement objectives and report outcomes to senior management and governance groups.

Maintain oversight of patient flow, capacity management and escalation processes

• Ensure effective management of critical care capacity and patient throughput.
• Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer decisions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor bed occupancy, staffing levels, and patient acuity to ensure safe service delivery.
• Escalate capacity pressures and operational risks appropriately through Trust escalation processes.
• Work closely with site management teams to optimise patient flow across the organisation.

Operational Management

Lead the day-to-day operational management of the Critical Care Unit

• Provide overall operational leadership for the unit ensuring safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.
• Coordinate workforce, equipment, and clinical resources to meet service demands.
• Ensure operational objectives and performance targets are achieved.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Support service resilience through effective contingency and business continuity planning.

Full JD attached to vacancy.

This is an outline job description designed to give an overview of the responsibilities of the post. The post holder will be expected to be flexible to respond to change and organisational need. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the Trust as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
• Completion of 60 credit critical care course
• Completion of Step 1, 2 and 3 critical care competencies
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Completion of Step 4 critical care competency
• Leadership and mentorship courses

Desirable

• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan care and evaluate care for a variety of patients
• Recent post registration experience within a similar clinical setting
• Experience within critical care setting

Desirable

• Previous experience working in acute ward setting
• Experience of supervising others

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

Main duties of the job

• Apply clinical criteria to the management of our DMARD and Biologic patients.
• Responsible for booking of DMARD and Biologic patients requiring clinician review or infusions.
• Oversee the end to end pathway, using the system to inform, for our patients on DMARDs and Biologics.
• Use Alex Health as required to progress pathways for patients including creating encounters.
• To work with the wider clinical team to progress prescriptions and medication for patients.
• Complete, where required, weight and BP checks for the patients as part of their clinical pathway.
• Named contact point, liaising with patients and relatives, as well as medical representatives, GPs/other hospitals, nursing staff, Rheumatology team and support services to ensure that appointments are appropriately planned and managed. This can be face-to-face in clinics or over the telephone.
• To provide advice to patients in matters relating to their appointments, and with regard to their position on the waiting list.
• To deal with enquiries from all service users in a helpful, courteous and diplomatic manner.
• To ensure a high standard of Customer Service is provided at all times in relation to booking complex appointments with patients.
• Required to identify, resolve and pre-empt any situation that may result in a breach of access targets. Regularly analyze waiting list information to ensure compliance within national waiting time standards.
• To ensure all patient admission information is recorded on Alex Health / DAWN and CRIS in a timely manner so the same information is reflected on systems simultaneously.
• To work with all relevant members of Multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all available re lists/ clinics are utilized to maximum potential, including replacing short-notice cancellations and identification of vacant sessions that may be used by alternative Doctors/ Pharmacists, Clinical Nurse Specialists as required.
• Analysis of information regarding waiting lists and identify requirement for additional capacity and flag to relevant operational team / Chief Pharmacist/ CNS for Rheumatology in a timely manner to ensure that patients are treated within Access Policy and government waiting time standards.
• Responsible for ensuring information regarding patients' special needs and/or co morbidities are documented and communicated to relevant wards/departments i.e. Transport or stretcher patient.
• To communicate all changes to relevant personnel.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has achieved the Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent level of knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Has completed a minimum of two years as a Health Care Assistant
• Experience of working with patients and providing information regarding their appointments or treatment plan

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology appropriate to Rheumatology
• Experience of working with DAWN

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

Job overview

The post is suited to a motivated registered nurse with at least two years post registration experience who is interested in developing or applying their research delivery skills in a dynamic NHS environment. Current or previous research experience and GCP training is desirable, although the successful candidate will be supported to develop the knowledge and confidence required to deliver research safely and effectively.

The role contributes to the wider organisation by helping to embed research as part of everyday clinical practice and supporting PAHT's ambition to improve patient outcomes, experience and access to innovative care. By delivering clinical research studies efficiently and to a high standard, the post supports Trust wide research performance, strengthens relationships with clinical specialties and external partners, and contributes to the Trust's reputation as an organisation that actively supports research, innovation and continuous improvement. The post also supports organisational sustainability by contributing to research activity, income generation, workforce development and the delivery of high quality, evidence based care across services.

The successful candidate will demonstrate PAHT's values of Patient at Heart, Everyday Excellence and Creative Collaboration by placing patients and carers at the centre of research delivery, maintaining high standards of clinical and research practice, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to safe, ethical and high quality clinical research.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of clinical trials and research studies across PAHT
• Screening, recruitment and supporting the informed consent process
• Participant care, safety and experience
• Study visit coordination and performing protocol specific assessments
• Completion of source documentation, case report forms and audit ready records
• Safety reporting for adverse events and serious adverse events
• Collaborative working with PI's, clinical teams, trial Sponsors and external partners
• Contributing to recruitment targets and NIHR study set-up and delivery metrics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a Trust-wide role requiring flexibility to support research activity across multiple specialties and hospital sites. The post holder will work within the East of England Regional Research Delivery Network (EoE RRDN), which forms part of the NIHR Research Delivery Network and supports the delivery of health and care research across England. The role involves assessing and managing patients participating in clinical studies, recruiting and educating participants, monitoring their progress, collecting accurate data, and working closely with research teams and multidisciplinary colleagues. The post holder is expected to maintain a thorough understanding of study protocols and ensure compliance with local, national and international research regulations.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will identify eligible patients for research studies using study-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and will manage an individual caseload of research participants. The role includes attending multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical sessions to support screening and recruitment activities while providing specialist research advice to clinical colleagues. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records and undertake both routine and protocol-specific assessments, including venepuncture, ECGs, vital signs monitoring, drug administration and other study-related procedures. Responsibilities also include reporting adverse events within required timelines, coordinating the day-to-day care of research participants, managing study data in accordance with approved protocols, and acting as a key point of contact for patients throughout their participation in research.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will identify eligible patients for research studies using study-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and will manage an individual caseload of research participants. The role includes attending multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical sessions to support screening and recruitment activities while providing specialist research advice to clinical colleagues. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records and undertake both routine and protocol-specific assessments, including venepuncture, ECGs, vital signs monitoring, drug administration and other study-related procedures. Responsibilities also include reporting adverse events within required timelines, coordinating the day-to-day care of research participants, managing study data in accordance with approved protocols, and acting as a key point of contact for patients throughout their participation in research.

The post holder will contribute to the management and delivery of the local clinical research portfolio, ensuring that all studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and research governance requirements. They will support the informed consent process by providing clear and comprehensive information to potential participants, enabling them to make informed decisions about research participation. The role involves working closely with sponsors, Clinical Research Associates, monitors and other stakeholders, providing study progress information as required. Responsibilities include maintaining Trial Master Files, managing study documentation, identifying and addressing recruitment challenges, supporting colleagues during periods of absence, completing feasibility assessments and expressions of interest, contributing to resource planning, maintaining accurate recruitment data and ensuring completed studies are archived appropriately in accordance with local requirements.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse must ensure that study-specific systems and technology are suitable for local use and that all equipment required for research activity is appropriately calibrated and complies with study and local standards. The post holder is responsible for completing all relevant training before using any study-specific technology or equipment.

The post holder will work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and the NMC Code, maintaining high standards of patient care and safety at all times. They will contribute to the continuous improvement of services across the Trust, uphold patient confidentiality, and ensure that patient and public feedback is appropriately sought, escalated and acted upon. The role also includes supporting complaints processes in accordance with Trust policy.

The role requires effective use of information technology and standard office equipment, alongside a high level of accuracy in documentation and data management. The post holder must be able to travel between Trust sites and may occasionally undertake home visits where required by study protocols. The position demands sustained concentration, the ability to manage competing priorities and resilience in responding to interruptions and changing workloads.

The post holder will regularly encounter situations requiring tact, diplomacy and emotional resilience. They must be able to respond professionally and sensitively to complex or emotionally demanding circumstances that may arise during the course of their duties.

* Post may close is maximum candidates reached *

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post holder will be a level 1 registered nurse
• Maintain professional development keeping up to date with current
• practice and NMC Revalidation requirements

Desirable

• The post holder will have a post graduate degree/masters or equivalent
• experience
• The post holder will have GCP training

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post qualification/registration experience

Desirable

• Current/previous research experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

This job description, together with the Capabilities Framework, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to:

provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary team in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patient's home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and rotas may be revised in due course.

be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties.

provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.

attend Consultant ward rounds and triage ward referrals.

prepare patients for planned treatment and procedures, including post-operative care as required.

provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care, including discharge summaries.

attend multi-disciplinary meetings where requested, which may be cross county and cross site.

collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives.

provide professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.

participate in the middle grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post.

if undertaking non-resident on-call duties, attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. You must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team.

participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements.

commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser.

be responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence based practice.

be responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.

Person Specification

Research experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects.

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills.

Other

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues. Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment. Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites.

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Satisfactory completion of ST1-2 training, or equivalent.
• Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
• ATLS Certification.

Desirable

• Higher degree.
• Attendance at recognised management courses.
• Formal qualification in teaching/education.
• ALS Certification.
• Postgraduate qualification (MRCS)

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST3 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Successful completion of Core Surgical Training (CST 1 & 2)
• or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Professional Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
• Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal and reviews of performance and progression.
• Demonstrates ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in the provision of a reliable high quality service that meets nationally accepted standards (UKAS or HTA).
• To assist in the arrangement of autopsies through liaison with the Chief Anatomical Pathology Technician, Consultant Histopathologists, Medical Secretaries, Medical Staff, HM Coroner, Coroners Officer and Bereavement Services.
• To participate in the on-call rota providing an out of hours service (viewings including paediatric, Home Office post mortems , reception and release of bodies, formal identification of bodies, liaising with on site engineers in the event of equipment failure.
• To undertake specialist duties and supervise APTs in all duties associated with the preparation of the deceased prior to, during and subsequent to post mortem examinations.
• To participate in the viewing service (including foetuses, babies and children), involving interacting with the bereaved, giving professional advice following sudden death, etc.
• To assist with all tissue/organ retention issues for current autopsies.
• To monitor capacity across both sites and alert Mortuary Manager / Deputy Manager when trigger points are reached.
• To train internal staff using our facilities e.g. porters, security, nurse bleep holders/managers etc. Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs and HTA guidelines.
• To maintain a flexible approach in order to adjust to an extremely variable workload and work patterns. This can include travelling across county at short notice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least two years post qualification of working in a mortuary OR Annex 21 until experience criteria met.
• Previous experience in working with the general public on a one to one basis.
• Experience in working under pressure.
• Experience of working with the bereaved in sometimes emotive/distressing situations.
• Previous experience in a profession allied to medicine.
• Ability to adopt a professional approach with exposure to unavoidable unpleasant working conditions for prolonged periods

Desirable

• Desirable previous supervisory experience.
• Experience in mentoring trainee APTs.
• Experience in risk assessments and quality audits.
• Experience in reviewing SOPs and propose changes to mortuary service

Qualifications

Essential

• Education equivalent to 4 GCSEs including mathematics, English and a science subject at Grade 5 or above
• Level 3 Diploma in APT or equivalent or working towards
• Previous experience of working in a mortuary or funeral directors in whatever capacity

Desirable

• Good spoken and written English
• Registered with AAP
• Aggression Training
• Bereavement Training
• Evidence of on-going CPD

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

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

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the specialist nursing and midwifery team within the acute Gynaecology service at PAHT. The role supports delivery of care to service users experiencing acute Gynaecology symptoms and pregnant people with complications of early pregnancy as part of the Same Day Emergency Care pathway. The post holder will work closely with medical colleagues and the main ultrasound department as well as the wider Trust to ensure service users receive timely, compassionate and person centered care.

There is a requirement for the postholder to support the Consultant team in delivery of the Pregnancy Choices service on a rotational basis.

The post is offered part time for 22.5 hours a week.

Suitable for either a registered nurse or midwife

The post is not eligible for Sponsorship due to part-time hours

Main duties of the job

• Deliver hands on patient care to service users referred to the acute Gynaecology service
• Triage patients referred to the acute Gynaecology service via telephone and face to face and independently initiate an appropriate plan of care
• Liaise with medical colleagues to facilitate appropriate and timely review where required
• Liaise with relevant professionals across the Trust to facilitate appropriate and timely care
• Review, record and discuss results with patients and their ongoing treatement plan
• Provide support to the Pregnancy Choices Service
• Provide support to students and clinicians receiving training within the unit
• Ensure completion of documentation and discharge summaries for GPs
• Participate in quarterly team meetings
• Contribute to service improvement inititatives
• Ensure patients receive the information and advice required according to their diagnosis and to make an informed decision about their ongoing care
• Ensure care is at all times compassionate and sensitive and takes into account of individual patient needs and preferences
• Particpate in specialist clinics as required
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies and protocols

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed description of responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively and ensuring care is initiated and delivered in a timely manner. They need to work independently at times, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to high standards. The role may require occasional cross cover of the hysteroscopy and colposcopy outpatient service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing/Midwifery professional qualification to degree level
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and concentrate on tasks in a busy environment
• Demonstrate the ability to act as a role model and lead by example. Be able to motivate and empower others.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration clinical course appropriate to Gynaecology/Womens Health

Desirable

• Completion of mentorship course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Fixed term end date 23/07/2027.

Job overview

To support patients during ultrasound examinations, and to assist the other imaging

assistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patient’s needs come first. To book patients for ultrasound examinations into the relevant ultrasound room diaries as required and to provide training into how to do this for junior RDAs. This is a rotational role through obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound.

• Post will close early if max numbers reached.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols
• To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation
• To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times
• To work as part of a team
• To work with minimal supervision
• To support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs
• To plan and prioritise own workload
• To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within contracted hours
• To be pro-active in own self-development
• To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination
• To attend all mandatory training
• To report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policy
• To care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements
• To develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements prior and during examinations
• Ensure all rooms are cleaned and stocked 7-days a week.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To check stock levels as part of the departmental weekly stock checks, document this and report low stock levels to the relevant senior manager
• To communicate with a broad range of patients prior to examination. This may include patients whose first language is not English or those who have difficulty understanding due to their medical condition
• To be able to deal with many, often conflicting, demands on attention at the same time, while remaining focused on current task
• To understand and comply with legislative obligation, including Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, local radiation rules, departmental and Trust policies
• To carry out other duties as requested by any member of the senior management team
• To undergo an annual performance appraisal and review, whereby future objectives are identified and actioned
• To always present a professional front while on duty and be an ambassador for the profession and the department
• Coordinate the arrival and departure of patients to and from the relevant departments
• To assist in the manual handling of patients moving to and from the scanning rooms, in line with trust manual handling policies
• To train and mentor junior staff.
• To be able to prepare the ultrasound room and equipment for all various types of ultrasound scans, ensuring all equipment is cleaned appropriately between each patient.
• To act as a chaperone for patients as required.
• To organise inpatient scans according to staff skill mix/availability
• To aid in the personal care of patients
• To aid Sonographers and Radiologists in Ultrasound guided injection lists
• To liaise with patient transport
• To support staff in emergency situations
• Empathetic support required when assisting patients with unexpected scan findings, particularly in the obstetric department. Approaching the sonographer or line manager is encouraged if any emotional support is needed after distressing situations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent experience
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• The Care Certificate
• The Higher Development Award

Experience

Essential

• Experience with difficult and challenging situations
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Experience working in ultrasound
• Experience with mentoring and training
• Experience with mentoring and training

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

Job overview

This role is a full-time role that involves chaperoning patients within the Breast Unit. The role also involves supporting clinicians undertaking breast biopsies and procedures so would suit someone who has had experience as breast clinical assistant. However we are happy to train the right individual. The key attributes for the role are compassion, excellent communication and team working.

Main duties of the job

• To plan and organise the daily workload within a specialised area in consultation with Radiologists and Radiographers. • Liaising with doctors requesting urgent examinations and communicating this information to Radiologists in a timely and accurate way. • Collecting patients from the Breast Unit Waiting Room • Preparing the patients for examination – asking them to undress and assisting them with this if necessary, explaining the procedures, answering questions. This requires detailed knowledge of the procedures being undertaken. • Caring for patients within the Breast Unit in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements. • Entering data onto the Breast Unit Information System (CRIS). • Updating CRIS with post-examination details. • Safe disposal of clinical waste, including safe disposal of sharps. • Safe handling of body fluids – this requires awareness and compliance with infection control methods and protocols for cleaning blood, urine etc.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Prepare the examination room at the beginning of each list, ensuring linen is clean and the room is tidy and fit for purpose. Ensure all documentation is present and correct prior to the list beginning. Use CRIS and Patient Administration System (PAS) to construct the daily work list. Ensure examination rooms are fully stocked of consumable items and replenish as necessary. Report / order when supplies of consumables are low. Ensure examination room is kept tidy between patients, changing paper on examination tables. Ensure a sufficient supply of examination gowns is available for patients to change into. Working closely with the appointments team to ensure all sessions are used optimally. Keep patients informed before, during and after examination, including how and where to get the results from the examination.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE C or Level 2 for Maths and English

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of healthcare environment

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

St Margaret's Hospital

Epping

Essex

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

The Band 6 Children's Hospital at Home (HaH) Nurse will provide high-quality, child-centred nursing care to children and young people within their own homes and community settings as an alternative to hospital admission or to facilitate early supported discharge.

The post holder will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for children with acute and chronic health conditions. They will act as a clinical leader, supporting junior staff and students, promoting evidence-based practice, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care.

The role requires excellent clinical assessment skills, sound decision-making abilities, and the capacity to work independently while maintaining strong links with acute paediatric services, primary care, and community partners.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist nursing care to children and young people in their homes, schools, and community settings.
• Undertake holistic assessments, formulate care plans, and evaluate outcomes in partnership with children, young people, and families.
• Provide acute assessment and monitoring of children referred to the Hospital at Home service.
• Safely administer medications, including intravenous therapies where appropriately trained.
• Support the management of acute childhood illnesses in accordance with agreed pathways and clinical guidelines.
• Identify signs of clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Facilitate early supported discharge from inpatient wards and the Children's Emergency Department.
• Support admission avoidance initiatives through enhanced community-based care.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

• Participate in safeguarding children processes and contribute to child protection assessments where required.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care to children and young people in their homes, schools, and community settings.
• Undertake holistic assessments, formulate care plans, and evaluate outcomes in partnership with children, young people, and families.
• Provide acute assessment and monitoring of children referred to the Hospital at Home service.
• Safely administer medications, including intravenous therapies where appropriately trained.
• Support the management of acute childhood illnesses in accordance with agreed pathways and clinical guidelines.
• Identify signs of clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Facilitate early supported discharge from inpatient wards and the Children's Emergency Department.
• Support admission avoidance initiatives through enhanced community-based care.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

• Participate in safeguarding children processes and contribute to child protection assessments where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Childrens Nurse
• Mentorship/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within acute paediatric nursing
• Experience of caring for children with acute and long-term conditions
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• General office duties
• MS Office/Teams

Desirable

• NHS administration system e.g PAS, CLIP
• Audiology software e.g. Auditbase

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent, to include English Grade C or above.

Desirable

• RSA II Word Processing/Text Processing qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous NHS administrative or receptionist experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Job overview

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Child Death Review (CDR) Team as the Deputy Team Lead, with the post commencing in January 2027. This vacancy arises following the planned retirement of the Deputy Lead.

We are looking for someone who brings dedication, curiosity, and strong leadership to support the team lead to drive highquality, compassionate Child Death Reviews.

The deputy team lead will act in collaboration with Child Death Review (CDR) Team members to fulfil this role across the Integrated Care Boards (ICB’s) of Southend, Essex and Thurrock supporting the lead for the implementation, co-ordination and management of all child death reviews in accordance with Government legislation, Local Safeguarding Children’s Board Policies and SET CDR Procedures.

Please note that this role requires regular travel across Southend, Essex and Thurrock and attendance at the base site. This is not a remote-working position.

Main duties of the job

In the managerial role you will support and deputise for the CDR Team Lead (Health).

• To ensure that multi-agency and strategic partners are engaged at all levels.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that the SET CDR service provides high quality reports and data returns.
• You will quality assure the delivery the dissemination of learning from CDOPs and measuring impact on practice across the partnership collaborating with professionals to inform and change practice.
• You will be highly skilled in providing constructive challenge and support to partner agencies by critically reviewing deaths.
• Ensure organisational compliance (working with the CDR Team Lead and Designated Dr for CDR in the relevant areas) facilitating the on-going development of an appropriately skilled team whilst providing clinical leadership and support.
• Lead in the co-ordination and management of Child Death reviews across the county in line with Government legislation and Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and to contribute to the joint agency response processes.
• To collaborate with Designated and Named Professionals across SET to ensure that there is a consistent and co-ordinated approach to child death review practice across the health economy.
• Ensure CDR procedures are in place by rota cover so that requests for a joint agency response will be met within 24 hours by the provision of an available Practitioner for 58 hours per week.
• Advanced training provision for all members of the workforce who are affected by the process. To provide expert up to date advice, training and supervision to appropriate professionals working with children on issues relating to child death review practice.
• The post holder will have an understanding of childcare legislation, information sharing, information governance, confidentiality and consent, and be able to give advice to others on these.
• Promote and facilitate good partnership working with all agencies enabling effective outcomes for children and young people; ensure multi-agency engagement across SET, monitoring and negotiating with partners and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that performance data and supporting evidence for reporting frameworks is maintained.
• Advise the ICB’s where changes in policy and practice are indicated to promote safer practice after a full review of all the information available (including evidence-based research) and making recommendations for improvements.

See attached job description for further information.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

• Provide a visible and authoritative presence within the CDR (Health) team.
• To influence the management of the CDR team and other resources for the benefit of bereaved families.
• Facilitate effective communication both within and outside the Directorate / Trust involving other agencies and disciplines and maintain good inter professional relationships with all staff.
• Identify future strategic day to day needs and demands of the service based on projected workloads, available statistics and the predicted demographic influences considering the resources of staff and facilities.
• Be supportive in the drive to embed strategic changes and in the creation of a culture that that acknowledges professional trends.
• Provide a supportive and lead role in the recruitment and employment of staff within the CDR team
• Ensure that the Trust’s standards and all statutory guidance in relation to the review of childhood deaths are implemented.
• Attendance at forums where child death issues are discussed
• Ensure all data is accurately recorded on relevant IT systems to inform the work of panels, public health and preventative work of all agencies both locally, regionally and nationally.
• Be able to receive and provide clinical and safeguarding supervision.
• Maintain own clinical expertise and identify any education and training needs that arise as the service develops.
• Support practitioners within the team.
• Analyse national and local data, research and evidence in relation to the child death review and disseminate as appropriate.
• To work with commissioners and provider services to offer a responsive and supportive bereavement network across SET.
• To support in the local resolution of incidents, issues or concerns, providing solutions and where necessary formally investigating incidents, complaints, errors or omissions. Implement the Trust’s disciplinary, grievance and suspension policies as required. Always promote good industrial relations.
• To conduct appraisals and sickness monitoring in line with Trust policy

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse
• MSc (or willing to work towards) or demonstrable relevant experience
• Assessor/mentorship course

Desirable

• Advanced Multi-Agency Child Protection Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering Joint Agency Response in a professional
• capacity
• Evidence of working at a senior management level with external
• agencies; ability to work inter professionally and across professional
• boundaries
• Professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant on-going
• professional development
• Demonstrable track record in developing, implementing and monitoring
• strategies, policies & procedures
• Able to demonstrate contribution to changing practice
• Ability to provide leadership for a specialist service with substantial
• experience of working with children and families at a senior level and
• extensive experience of bereavement support to families
• Excellent leadership skills / effective role model and able to demonstrate
• effective clinical leadership ability
• Evidence of working at a senior management level with external
• agencies; ability to work inter professionally and across professional
• boundaries
• Ability to provide expert up to date advice and training to appropriate
• professionals on issues relating to CDR practice.
• Participation and contribution to local / regional / national forums

Desirable

• Experience of delivering clinical / safeguarding 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital

Epping

Essex

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of

the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in OMFS.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Expertise in sub-specialty.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in OMFS (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via
• o CCT
• o European Community Rights
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

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

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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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a reception service, dealing with initial enquiries, gathering basic information and taking initial action within defined protocols to assist in resolving any queries.

To keep staff informed of admissions and discharges, and to deal with queries from other members of staff and members of the public, in person or on the telephone.

To receive general telephone calls, recording messages and dealing with initial enquiries, referring the call to the relevant member of staff, as appropriate. To assist in admitting and discharging patients using manual and computerised systems.

To file reports, correspondence, forms, etc. in patients notes in an ordered manner, to facilitate the efficient retrieval of such documentation on request.

To update and maintain filing systems in the ward/department to enable timely and accurate information retrieval.

To arrange transport between departments and to destinations outside the hospital, as required.

To assist with housekeeping duties within ward/department.

To maintain effective communication with ward clerk / clerical team assistant colleagues within the department.

To provide relief cover within the Directorate undertaking any duties within the scope of the ward clerk / clerical team assistant role.

Arrange follow up appointments for patients prior to discharge.

Ensure that patient case notes are available, creating temporary notes whilst original notes are located. Maintain case notes in a tidy manner, filing results and other patient documents in accordance with Trust policy, including admission and discharge of patients. Ensure that all case notes movements are tracked on PAS.

Facilitate the prompt collection of data by liaison with the clinical coding department.

Ordering and tracking of case notes.

Provide general clerical support such as photocopying, typing, opening and sending post, stock and equipment ordering and monitoring, stationary orders, personnel administration, arranging repairs.

General Duties:

To ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and Trust business.

To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures.

In accordance with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy, the postholder must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

The postholder must co-operate with staff in complying with any statutory requirements and participate in the workplace monitoring processes in order to help maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace.

To report any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints.

To create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and other staff within the workplace.

To act always in a manner which will promote a good image of the ward/department.

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies as directed by the ward manager in charge.

To contribute / to participate in any initiatives to improve the quality of service to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical/reception experience preferably in hospital environment

Desirable

• Previous ward clerk/clerical team assistant experience.
• Previous clerical / reception experience in hospital environment

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of importance of confidentiality.
• Conscious of appropriate image and self-presentation to suit ward/department.
• Willing to undertake training/ self-development.
• Able to undertake any of the manual handling requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic inputting / keyboard skills. Good verbal communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Able to pass on accurate written messages/ write simple reports
• Legible handwriting.
• Basic numeracy.

Desirable

• Familiarity with computerised patient information systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Well motivated
• Flexible attitude to routine / non-routine work
• Calm approach to work duties
• Appreciates when to refer/seek assistance
• Tactful, patient, good listener
• Able to work as part of ward/ department team
• Understanding of Ward Clerk role in relation to delivering high quality patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake general duties within the Sterile Services Department including cleaning, inspecting, testing, assembling, checking, packing and sterilising of theatre instruments, ward instruments and operating theatre instrument trays. To collect and deliver items to Wards, Departments and Theatres

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in Sterile Services IDSC, NVQ or similar

Experience

Desirable

• Previous work in Sterile Services or clean room manufacturing department/hospital setting

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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