Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Work Overnight

Desirable

• Travel to other sites
• Work internal rotation
• Work in laboratory team with 25 scientists

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Communication - spoken and written.
• Command of English language.
• Keyboard and Mouse.
• Standard operating procedures
• Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests

Desirable

• Numeracy - statistical and mathematical.
• Basic Microsoft packages.
• Assays referred to other laboratories.
• Safe handling of potentially infectious samples.
• Accurate pipetting.

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Basic science education at GCSE
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• NVQ 3

Experience

Essential

• Working as a member of a team

Desirable

• Automated analysis with complex equipment
• Laboratory 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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Queen Alexandra Rd

Stoke Mandeville

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Scrub Practitioner (ODP/Nurse) Spire Alexandra Hospital, Chatham Bank Contract | Flexible Working | Competitive Rates Spire Alexandra Hospital is looking for an experienced Scrub Practitioner (ODP or Registered Nurse) with strong orthopaedic theatre experience to join our welcoming and supportive theatre team on a bank basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled theatre professional who has experience supporting Total Hip Replacement (THR) and Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedures and enjoys delivering outstanding patient care in a modern private healthcare environment. About Us Spire Alexandra Hospital provides high-quality private healthcare to patients across Medway, Kent, and the South East. Our hospital features two fully equipped operating theatres, supported by a dedicated recovery unit and 24-hour care facilities. Key Responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Current NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions.
• Previous experience working within a theatre or surgical environment.
• Strong orthopaedic scrub experience.
• Confident supporting THR and TKR procedures.
• A proactive, motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced theatre setting.

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Current NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions.
• Previous experience working within a theatre or surgical environment.
• Strong orthopaedic scrub experience.
• Confident supporting THR and TKR procedures.
• A proactive, motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced theatre setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Crondall Lane

Chatham

ME5 9PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Previous experience of data input using a computer

Desirable

• Experience working in a laboratory environment

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to enter data on the computer accurately with attention to detail
• Able to file in alphabetic and numerical order
• Able to work as part of a team
• Methodical approach to tasks with attention to detail
• Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures

Special Circumstances

Desirable

• Ability to travel to other sites
• Ability to work flexibly, if required to cover other staff absences

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• To identify uncoded activity be reviewing the daily discharges reports / uncoded reports
• Using clinical documentation on AlexHealth to identify, analyse, extract and interpret complex information relating the patients stay.
• Using other source documentation and systems to identify, analyse, extract and interpret complex information relating to the patients stay.
• Using coding tools (Coding Standards, ICD and OPCS classification books, coding clinics and Classification Service resolutions) identify the codes to be applied to each Finished Consultant Episode
• At all times adhering to national standards and local coding policies exercise judgement and initiative in selecting the appropriate clinical codes to ensure that the coding accurately reflects the individual patient episode.
• To access a variety of information systems, e.g. Ophthalmology, Endoscopy, and other clinical systems in use at the Trust, to obtain other information to inform the coding process and to ensure the completeness and accuracy of coding.
• To use own discretion and judgement to analyse often complex information available using coding rules and conventions to translate this information into the appropriate codes as set out by national guidance (OPCS 4.10 Office ICD-10) or any classification that may be implemented in the future.
• To enter coded clinical data onto the Trust encoder (Solventum Medicode 360) ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness at all times as failure to code episodes accurately will have a direct effect on Trust reporting.
• To routinely code a minimum of 40 episodes per day on average.
• To identify data quality queries on the patient information system, for example patients not admitted, transferred and discharged, wrong Consultants and dates and address the issue with the Data Quality team, while ensuring the Assistant Clinical Coding Manager is aware.
• To negotiate with clinicians over interpretation of coding guidance, escalating to the Assistant Coding Manager as appropriate.
• To deal with coding queries as and when is necessary throughout the working day and to communicate complex coding rules to medical, clinical, administration staff.
• To be responsible for prioritising the workload of your Team using the uncoded reports available, ensuring that the departmental targets are met and to advise the team leader of any hindrance to the achievement of these targets, providing support and supervision to more junior coders.
• Communicating complex coding rules and key terms and conventions to these staff groups, working to ensure that the coding reflects the patients’ clinical condition and treatment and that the Income generated (via HRG allocation) is accurate.
• To support the Clinical Coding Specialist Health Group Lead in motivating all staff in the Coding Team by discussion and analysis to ensure that the Clinical documentation and the subsequent Clinical coding is of a high quality.
• To participate in discussions of coding problems and issues with other clinical coders, for example at monthly departmental meetings.
• To demonstrate a high degree of compliance and discipline in accordance with complex changing terminology and their relationship to new surgical techniques and all new changes in the diagnostic field as related to the classifications and medicine.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.

Additional Information

The role is subject to a 20% recruitment and retention supplement, to be reviewed at 12 months.

Per annum, there will be a 5% high cost area supplement.

Remote / home-working is available for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Clinical Coder qualification or equivalent experience
• Attainment of the Clinical coding foundation Course
• Evidence of attendance to a Clinical Coding refresher course, within the last 2 years

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in managing a performance output-based service
• Evidence of attendance on Clinical coding speciality workshops, with the last 2 years
• Leadership and Management qualification (training will be given)
• Approved Clinical Coding Auditor or Trainer Qualification
• Degree in an anatomy or physiology related subject

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing professional Development
• Demonstrable in-depth specialist Clinical Coding experience across a wide range of Specialities, in an Acute Trust setting
• Experience of using Patient Administration systems and encoding software
• Skills and knowledge
• Excellent working knowledge of the National Tariff payment System (formerly known as PbR)
• Demonstrable and extensive understanding of Anatomy & Physiology and Clinical Terminology
• Comprehensive knowledge of coding rules and Classifications
• Use of MS Word & excel to an intermediate level

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Using the Trusts Cancer Management System, the postholder will track and monitor patients progressing them through their cancer pathway effectively and in line with both local and CWT guidance policies escalating any issues causing delays to patient pathways effectively and in a timely manner to seek resolution to the problem .

It is essential that all records are up to date and accurate which involves using multiple Trust systems to identify any information relevant to the patient and their cancer pathway working collaboratively with Op's, Clinical and Supporting Teams to obtain information and clarify plans for diagnostics and seek to expedite where appropriate all investigations , appointments to progress patients through to discharge or diagnosis.

Daily use of generic Cancer Team email boxes to update all relevant cancer PTL information received and to communicate requests for updates and escalations to relevant Teams both internal and external.

Adhere to processes that identify patients with a new diagnosis of cancer needing discussion at MDT to decide on treatment plans and management and highlight these to MDT Coordinators. with full up to date information required for these discussions.

To ensure all diagnostics, appointments procedures requested are undertaken and interpret outcomes from these and effectively request clinical review for next steps.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to at least A Level/diploma level or comparable experience

Desirable

• Demonstrable evidence of further (relevant) academic qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of running and maintaining computerised databases
• Excellent word-processing and spread sheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel
• Understanding 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

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

• To deliver the gestational diabetes telephone clinic, ensuring women newly diagnosed with the condition receive structured dietary education following their initial diagnosis.
• To provide further explanation of written gestational diabetes information, breaking down key dietary principles into clear and practical steps that can be understood and applied.
• To assess each callers understanding of the dietary information provided and identify any areas requiring further clarification during the telephone consultation.
• To discuss practical approaches to incorporating recommended dietary changes into everyday meals, routines and lifestyle following a diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
• To contribute to the development of a Teams-based group education model, considering how the existing one-to-one telephone service could be adapted for group delivery.
• To support the review and refinement of the gestational diabetes education pathway, helping to ensure the format and content remain appropriate for women accessing the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nutrition and Dietetics degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• HCPC registered Dietitian.
• Evidence of relevant post-registration training.
• Oncology dietetics experience in an acute setting.
• Relevant post-registration clinical 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.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

HARLOW

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The post is part-time (30 hours) and will be based primarily at Brooklands Medical Practice. The usual working hours are to be arranged but will be between 08:30 and 18:30 Monday to Friday.

Salary will be in the range of £49,387 to £56,515 depending on experience (pro rata to full time of 37.5 hours per week). We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). [The post is not subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.]

Recruitment process

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

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

The closing date for applications is 07/10/26. This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.

Short-listed candidates will be informed via email / phone.

Formal interviews will be held in the end of October 2026.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Personal Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

• A commitment to support the delivery of the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.

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

Better Health MCR

Address

Brooklands Medical Practice

594 Altrincham Road

Manchester

M23 9JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For:A registered nurse with experience in community healthcare and a strong understanding of district nursing.A compassionate, proactive individual with excellent communication skills, able to build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.A motivated leader who is passionate about developing others, with a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

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

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete both a drug calculation assessment and a formal interview.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• RGN / RN with current registration
• Evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education and training
• Practice supervisor/assessor training

Desirable

• Has undertaken formal training in staff and team management
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with complex health needs
• Experience of supervising junior staff and co-ordinating a team on a day to day, regular basis
• Experience of teaching students and other staff members
• Experience of implementing evidence-based care in practice
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of managing staff ? Post-registration community nursing experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Principles of care for patients with long term conditions, based on local/national guidelines and standards
• NMC Code of Professional Conduct and application to practice
• Appraisal and Personal Development Planning
• Understanding of NHS and Integrated Care boards structures
• Leading audit process
• Applying evidence based care into practice
• The principles of clinical governance and application to practice
• Clinical supervision - purpose and application
• How equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
• Has high level competence in a range of clinical skills
• Basic computer 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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

275 Alexandra Avenue

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Leadership

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

• Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

• Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs.

• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

• To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

• To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

• Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

Clinical Governance

• Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

• Contribute to quality improvement.

• To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation.

• To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

• To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.

• To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.

• To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment.

Management

• To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints.

• To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management.

• Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals.

• To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.

• To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care.

• Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources.

• To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance.

• To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management.

• To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Contribute to the development of services.

Staff Development

• To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR.

• To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University.

• To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward.

• To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines.

• Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work.

• To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code.

• To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.

• To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development.

• To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.
• Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework.

• Implement research where appropriate.

Personnel

• To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments.

• To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 6 within related specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level NMC Registration.
• Degree or working towards.
• Evidence of significant Continuing Professional
• Development.
• Evidence of management experience/training.
• NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

Desirable

• Masters Degree

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice.
• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
• Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance
• Credible clinical expert
• Evidence of research based practice.
• Organisational skills.
• Fully aware of clinical governance agenda.
• Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field.
• Proven management skills.
• Able to promote equality, diversity and rights.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Fully aware of health and safety issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills.
• Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic.
• Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to put things into practice.
• Calm under pressure.
• High professional standards.
• Flexible.
• Committed to quality improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Job overview

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and assist the senior pharmacists to deliver a high quality clinical pharmacy service to patients on the Assessment Unit in line with local and national objectives.
• Work as part of the Pharmacy team on the Assessment Unit to provide a 7 day pharmacy service as per agreed shift pattern
• Provide pharmacy support to the Ambulatory Unit and Surgical Assessment areas
• Support transition of care of patients from the Assessment Unit to other wards.
• To provide excellent patient care through direct patient facing activities.
• To support the senior pharmacists on the unit with developing relevant guidelines and undertaking audit work.
• Be responsible, on a day to day basis, for medicines reconciliation and medicines optimisation for patients on the Assessment unit who will be admitted onto a medical or surgical ward at PAH.

End date of fixed term 28/07/2027

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

Clinical Services

• Liaise with prescribers, nurses and other health care professionals to ensure and efficient and high quality pharmacy service is provided to patients
• Undertake drug histories and medicines reconciliation processes of patients admitted onto the assessment unit
• Monitor prescriptions for clinical safety, accuracy and cost effective prescribing
• Advise on therapeutic monitoring as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate prescribing as per Trust Guidelines
• Ensure prescribing as per Trust formulary
• Counsel patients and carers about their medicines and treatments.
• Communicate general medicines related information and advice to patients and carers, consultants and their medical teams, and other healthcare professionals
• Assist ward staff with regard to provision of medicine supply
• Use interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with patients and colleagues
• Provide advice on all aspects of pharmaceutical products as requested

Medicines Management & Service Development

• Assist the Band 8a Assessment Unit Pharmacists with initiatives to address identified prescribing issues and promote cost effective prescribing and drug expenditure control
• Assist the senior pharmacist(s) in investigating issues arising from medication incidents
• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of guidelines, protocols and standards to ensure safe and cost-effective use of medicines
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes within the Assessment Unit and in the Trust through clinical governance and risk management issues.
• Contribute to any audits applicable to the Assessment Unit
• Provide information and data for Pharmacy department key performance indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate activity and quality.
• Assist with Controlled Drugs management on the Assessment unit, including regular CD stock checks as per Trust policy, return of expired and unused patients own controlled drugs and appropriate stock levels.
• Write and/or review relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as requested by the Lead Pharmacist Education and Training/Deputy Chief Pharmacist.

Personal Development

• Assist and support the senior pharmacist on the Assessment Unit
• Manage own workload and contribute to the planning of pharmacy services to the Assessment Unit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st degree - Vocational masters degree in Pharmacy
• One year's foundation training and registered with GPhC
• IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification or commitment to achieving following appointment.
• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or other professional groups to facilitate continuing professional development
• Postgraduate clinical qualification (over and above that of the 1st degree, preferably at Masters level) and/or significant relevant clinical experience to demonstrate a similar level of knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience
• Experience of participating in audit activities
• Experience working on a busy hospital ward and working as part of an MDT

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.

Job summary

To be the lead pharmacist for rheumatology, leading, managing and developing medicines management initiatives for rheumatology patients at PAHT.

This is an innovative role with the majority of time spent on rheumatology duties. The post holder will be based in the rheumatology department

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology to implement biosimilar switching, to the benefit of the health economy and to maximise the income to the Trust from any switching.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology in setting up and running biologics consent clinics to review long term patients prescribed biologics.

To report back on savings / income generation from biosimilar switching to the Family, Diagnostics and Community and Planned pathways (MSK and ENT Care Group) Divisions.

To develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team

Scope and range

This is an innovative role with the majority of time spent on rheumatology duties. The post holder will be based in the rheumatology department.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology to implement all biosimilar switching to the benefit of the health economy and in order to maximise the income to the Trust from biosimilar switching.

To report back on savings / income generation from biosimilar switching to the Family, Diagnostics and Community and Planned pathways (MSK and ENT Care Group) Divisions.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology in setting up and running biologics review clinics to review long term patients prescribed biologics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters qualification in pharmacy or equivalent qualification plus one- year pre-registration experience
• Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualification
• Independent prescriber status or ability to complete course leading to independent prescriber qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience as a practising clinical pharmacist.
• Experience of dealing with highly complex clinical issues which require the pharmacist to analyse information from a range of sources, which may not be in agreement, to formulate a response. In such situations, it may be necessary to find a novel solution to an unusual clinical situation. The pharmacist will have developed negotiating and persuasive skills with other clinical team members, patients and relatives.
• Experience of dealing with a wide variety and grade of hospital staff (including senior medical and managerial staff) on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Experience of hospital clinical pharmacy services, including high cost and homecare services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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.

Job overview

This band 7 role is the joint team lead therapy position for our integrated medicine team alongside a band 7 physiotherapist. Together you will be responsible for the therapies intervention across 6 wards and the management of 11 staff members.

You will provide a high quality expert Occupational Therapy to a specialist caseload of medical and neurology patients which consists of patients on our acute medical wards (including cardiology and respiratory) as well as having oversight of patients within the hospital with a neurological diagnosis. You will require advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and the ability to analyse to support assessments.

You will be supported with induction, probation and yearly appraisals and be responsible for the maintenance and development of own continuing professional development identifying and contributing to the evidence base of occupational therapy.

You will educate occupational therapy students on practice placements and support the management of the occupational therapy service as required by the deputy therapy manager and therapy manager.

This is a full time position, including working at weekends when rostered.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for providing individual and client centred assessments to medicine & neurology managing the most complex cases addressing occupational performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers.
• To undertake occupational therapy specialist multi-needs assessments using complex and advanced clinical reasoning demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis to develop individual and group goal and task oriented treatment plans.
• To act as a source of clinical expertise and advice providing clinical leadership within the medical team and provide a resource for other teams in regards to neurology.
• To develop collaborative treatment plans with patents, carers and colleagues in the hospital and if necessary in the patient’s home environment, demonstrating ethical clinical reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care.
• To maintain high professional standards, continuously promoting and developing quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the occupational therapy service and profession.
• To be responsible for clinical and managerial caseload management ensuring clinical governance, quality assurance and occupational therapy professional standards are met.

• To undertake complex risk assessments and to advise others in determining appropriate management specifically relating to moving and handling, safe use of equipment, pre-discharge access assessments and home assessments ensuring safety during occupational therapy interventions both in hospital and the patient’s home.
• To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in occupational therapy practice.
• To take a lead in developing and implementing clinical training programmes and in- service training for occupational therapy staff and other professionals.
• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, ensuring a high standard of care for your patients and support more junior staff to do likewise. This includes the use of autonomy to work within the scope of practice and treat patients within general professional guidelines and standards as determined by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and any other appropriate source.
• To operationally lead and manage designated occupational therapy staff within the medical team, providing effective guidance, supervision and performance management including the education and management of students on practice placements.
• To inform the occupational therapy service of changes in clinical practice which may influence occupational therapy service delivery, business planning and strategic reviews to support the delivery of the annual occupational therapy plan, meeting agreed objectives.
• To ensure accurate and up to date records of all professional judgements, decisions taken, related statistical information are kept and reported in accordance with occupational therapy policies.
• To participate as required in the recruitment selection and induction of junior occupational therapy staff.
• To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within occupational therapy, medicine & neurology leading on delegated projects.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification of the role for further information. Alternatively you are welcome to call the therapies department on

01279 827199

and speak with Katie Silk (head of therapies) or Darryl De Souza (deputy therapy manager) for an informal chat.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a senior Band 6 or preferably Band 7 level in a medical and neurology setting
• An understanding of national health and social care, regional and local (ICB and the Trust) initiatives
• A foundation in specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to the post
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable

• Change 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

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.
• The post-holder will attend cross county and cross site meetings.
• The post-holder will collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives.
• The post-holder will, if relevant, participate in the on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with Consultant colleagues in post.
• The Trust would expect a consultant whilst undertaking on-call duties to attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. The consultant on call must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team.
• The post-holder, whilst undertaking weekend on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Higher degree.

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.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Anaesthesia.
• 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.

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.

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.

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

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Following your successful appointment, you will be welcomed by the Midwifery Preceptorship Lead and enrolled onto Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust's tailored Midwifery Preceptorship Programme. Designed in line with the NHS England National Preceptorship Framework, the programme provides a structured and supportive transition from student midwife to confident, autonomous registered practitioner.

Throughout the programme, you will receive dedicated professional, clinical and pastoral support to help consolidate your knowledge, skills and confidence, enabling you to develop safe, effective and compassionate practice within a supportive learning environment.

Portsmouth's Maternity Service offers exposure to a wide range of specialist midwifery roles and pathways, supported by strong multidisciplinary working and close links with our Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This provides valuable opportunities to develop expertise in the management of complex maternity and neonatal care, broaden clinical experience, and strengthen the foundations for future career progression.

On completion of the preceptorship programme, support continues through our Beyond Preceptorship Programme. This phase focuses on ongoing wellbeing and pastoral support, reflective practice, career aspirations, and professional development, helping midwives to further enhance their skills, explore specialist interests, and progress within their chosen career pathway.

We are a forward-thinking and innovative Trust, committed to developing and encouraging their personnel to progress within their career. As a thank you for the hard work and dedication of our staff, we offer an excellent benefits package and just a few of those benefits include:

• On-site childcare
• Salary finance schemes
• Health service discounts
• Interest free season ticket loans (travel)
• Onsite gym, swimming pool and fitness classes
• Staff wellbeing services
• Free hire of beach hut

For full details of the job role please see attached Job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Midwife/Newly qualified awaiting registration.
• This role is only open to Newly Qualified Midwife applicants or Band 5 midwives who have not previously undertaken a preceptorship programme.

Experience

Essential

• To work towards and commit to midwifery preceptorship programme.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Practice in accordance with the NMC code
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and as an individual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate application of theory to practice
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Articulate and knowledgeable in current health care issues
• Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities
• The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions and exercise professional judgement
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Ability to calmly identify priorities and react accordingly

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Navigator Integrated Care Partnership

We are looking for a professional, friendly and reliable Care Navigator to join our team across our four GP surgery sites.

The role is focused on providing excellent patient service, supporting our Total Triage process and ensuring patients are directed to the right service or clinician.

• Welcome patients and handle telephone enquiries professionally.

• Support patients with online requests, the NHS App and digital services.

• Accurately record patient information and follow the ICP Total Triage process.

• Book, amend and cancel appointments in line with practice procedures.

• Signpost patients to appropriate services and escalate urgent concerns correctly.

• Process administrative work including EMIS tasks, AccuRx, emails, registrations, documents and patient communications.

• Follow prescription, confidentiality, safeguarding and patient safety procedures.

• Maintain a professional and confidential reception environment.

• Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, administrators and other Care Navigators.

• Work flexibly across ICP's four sites when required.

Essential

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Confident using IT systems.

• Professional, calm and respectful approach.

• Good attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow procedures.

• Reliable team player with a willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Previous GP, NHS, reception or administrative experience.

• Experience using EMIS Web, AccuRx or Docman.

• Understanding of care navigation or Total Triage.

Full induction and relevant training will be provided, including practice systems, safeguarding, information governance, confidentiality and Total Triage.

At ICP, we expect everyone to contribute to a professional, respectful and patient-centred culture.

Treat our patients and colleagues the way you would expect to be treated yourself.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• * Previous experience in a customer service, reception or administrative role.
• * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• * Ability to deal with patients and colleagues in a professional, calm and respectful manner.
• * Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems.
• * Ability to work effectively in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
• * Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• * Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• * Ability to work well as part of a team and follow agreed procedures.
• * Willingness to undertake training and work across ICP sites when required.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in General Practice, primary care or the NHS.
• Experience using EMIS Web, AccuRx and/or Docman.
• Knowledge of care navigation or Total Triage processes.
• Understanding of NHS confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance.
• Experience of working across a multi-site healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of local community and NHS services for appropriate patient signposting.

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

Integrated Care Partnership

Address

The Old Cottage Hospital

Alexandra Road

Epsom

KT17 4BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Histopathology department at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust processes around 43,000 cases, generating ~350,000 slides per year. We are UKAS accredited against ISO 15189 standards and we hold training laboratory status from the IBMS and support training where appropriate.

In addition to routine histology processing, the department undertakes immunohistochemistry, manual and automated special staining, frozen section and immunofluorescence, renal, liver and lung biopsy work and digital pathology.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to participate in the following activities:

• Specimen reception and specimen requesting
• Decalcification, X-ray, and Bandsaw use
• Cut up assist and BMS transfers
• Processing specimens
• Embedding
• Microtomy
• H&E Staining
• Internal Quality Control
• Special staining
• Immunohistochemistry
• Molecular referrals
• Digital Pathology (Sectra PACS, using 3DHISTECH P1000 and P250 scanners)
• Laboratory Information Management System (Clinisys WPE)

For full job details and person specification please refer to enclosed job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An accredited BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Current Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• Member of the IBMS.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a histopathology laboratory.
• Be computer literate especially with the handling of data.
• Experience in specimen dissection and renal/liver/lung biopsy preparation.
• Experience with quality management and audit.
• Knowledge of DATIX and iPassport.
• Experience with digital pathology.
• Experience in service improvement.
• Evidence of CPD

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision.
• The ability to deal with colleagues bringing in samples for processing and to field enquiries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
• Demonstration of good organisational skills
• Demonstration of good interpersonal skills.
• Conscientious, methodical approach to duties
• The ability to interact directly with colleagues bringing in samples in a sensitive and respectful manner.
• An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• A willingness to be flexible and part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
• Prepared to handle clinical samples.

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 Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Day to day supervision of Simulation & Clinical Skills Technician to maintain an effective service.
• Supervision of a safe learning environment for session/course attendees.
• Responsible for supervision and feedback for groups of learners.
• Provide clinical skills training across the Trust and when required, with local and regional partners. Delivery of learning should be in line with relevant curriculums and responsive to changes to local and national policies.
• Provide facilitation of immersive simulation-based simulation education across the Trust.
• Ensure the smooth facilitation and appropriate use of clinical skills and immersive simulation facilities, in accordance with the Trusts Health & Safety policy and standards.
• Prioritise the implementation of suitable learning programmes in Simulation & Clinical Skills for medical, nursing and allied health professional staff.
• Collate information on attendance and evidence of achieved competence in order to audit and review the success of undergraduate clinical skills learning programmes.
• Co-design & development and delivery of training sessions to meet the specific requirements of clinical groups involved of the Trust.
• Provide constructive feedback to candidates throughout clinical skills and simulation-based educational programmes.
• Plan and meet the required learning needs of candidates who require additional support, providing advice and feedback to the learner and their clinical supervisors / line managers as appropriate.
• Ensure evaluation forms are completed at the end of each training session and that any resulting information relating to either the structure or delivery of teaching is acted upon.
• Support the development & facilitation of a programme of clinically-focussed / skills training for new doctors at induction.
• Develop specialist interprofessional learning initiatives to meet specific requirements of pre-registration nursing students, AHPs, newly qualified nurses, overseas nurses, post registration nurses and Student Physician Associates.
• Influence & co-facilitate tailored learning among Nursing and AHP groups to maintain maintenance of skills ensuring that their skills and abilities meet National & Trust professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Midwife
• Teaching and Assessing course ENB 997/998 qualification or equivalent.

Desirable

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in managing people
• Previous teaching experience, incl. Simulation debriefing.
• Clinical experience at band 6 or equivalent.
• ECDL or equivalent experience in Microsoft Office/365.
• Experience of and ability to demonstrate a broad spectrum of practical & clinical skills.

Desirable

• Life Support Provider Advanced Life Support/Advanced Trauma Life Support/Paediatric Life Support/Neo-Natal Life Support

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

• Specimen reception and maintaining accurate records.
• Handle enquiries (telephone and face-to-face) in an effective and efficient manner and according to departmental procedures.
• Booking on/requesting of cases on LIMS.
• Assist specimen dissection team and with the processing of specimens.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Stock and consumables management.
• Archiving of blocks and slides.
• Paratrimming and processor maintenance
• Embedding of blocks under the supervision of the BMS team
• Microtomy under the supervision of the BMS team
• Internal quality control under the supervision of the BMS team
• Complete all training and always follow standard operating procedures.
• Help the department maintain UKAS accreditation.
• Outsourcing of specimens
• Keep accurate records for samples which will act as an audit trail in the event of mistakes or problems.
• Perform general clerical duties, as required.
• Assist with specific tasks/projects (commensurate with experience) delegated by more senior staff.
• Participate in laboratory routine work as required under the direction and supervision of qualified staff in line with standard operating procedures.
• Organise and prioritise their own workload and inform colleagues of any outstanding tasks

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship

For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

Experience / Personal Qualities

Essential

• An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• A willingness to be flexible and part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm.
• Prepared to handle clinical samples.

Qualifications

Essential

• Education including a minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Experience with electronic handling of data and keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience.
• GCSE in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Combined Science) or equivalent.
• BTEC or NVQ 2 (Pathology Support) or equivalent.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of manual dexterity through previous employment/interests.
• Demonstration of excellent numeracy skills through previous experience or employment.
• Good hand to eye co-ordination.
• Conscientious, methodical approach to duties with attention to detail.
• Demonstration of good interpersonal skills.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a 12 month fixed-term post for a Locum Consultant Hepatologist. The role will comprise a mixture of outpatient clinical work, endoscopy and in-patient care, with supporting professional activity time. The successful candidate will join a team of 16 consultants in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with a wide range of specialist interests including advanced endoscopy, IBD, clinical nutrition, hepatology, ERCP/EUS and upper GI therapeutics. They are supported by a team of 7 registrars, 3 clinical fellows in endoscopy and several clinical nurse specialist teams, including 5 Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialists. Candidates with a wide range of sub-specialty interests will be considered for this post as there are opportunities to support and develop services across the breadth of Hepatology. Provision of ERCP and / or EUS is not a requirement for this post, but it may be possible for this to be included for those with a Hepatobiliary sub-specialty interest.

This post will include a commitment to in-patient care of Hepatology specialty patients (currently in 3 week blocks; typically 25-30 in-patients). There is no direct post take of cases unless the patient has been admitted directly to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology ward. This post may include a commitment to the out-of-hours rota (currently 1:9), which delivers a 7-day emergency out-of-hours endoscopy/gastroenterology service, including weekend / bank holiday review of selected in-patients.

The successful candidate will work within the Portsmouth hepatology service, which since 2010 has grown rapidly to become one of the largest in Southern England. There are established links for liver transplantation with the Royal Free Hospital, including a joint 2-monthly satellite clinic at Queen Alexandra Hospital. There are comprehensive diagnostic and interventional GI radiology services, including provision of TIPSS and locoregional therapy for HCC. An excellent specialist nursing team provide treatment of chronic viral hepatitis, management of stable cirrhosis and virtual management and monitoring of haemochromatosis and autoimmune liver disease. We are a core member of the Wessex Hepatology ODN, providing treatment of Hepatitis C and second-line therapies for PBC. Our services for alcohol-use disorders, MASLD/MASH and HCV have received national recognition and we have a thriving clinical trials programme supported by a hepatology research fellow.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an enthusiastic, innovative and expanding unit. A business case is currently in development for a substantive Consultant Hepatologist post. Development of sub-specialty interests is encouraged.

The trust has a commitment to equality and diversity and applications are welcomed from those wishing to work less than full-time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Sub-specialty accreditation in Hepatology
• Higher Degree (e.g. MD/PhD)

Experience

Essential

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT in Gastroenterology (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights (for Consultant role)
• Wide experience of Hepatology and Gastroenterology
• Certified training in upper GI endoscopy

Desirable

• Experience of service development
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Commitment to 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.

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 speak with patients on the telephone to advise of bookings.
• To greet all patients in a warm and friendly manner.
• To treat all patients at all times in a sensitive, honest and courteous manner.
• To advise and direct patients throughout their visit, maintaining good customer relationship and care.
• To assist patients with outpatient administrative queries.
• To receive patients into clinic, ensuring that all personal details are correct on the hospital information system (Alex Health) and change details as required.
• To book patients on Alex Health to show attendance.
• To answer the department phone in a polite and friendly manner, dealing with day-to-day queries or efficiently forwarding the call to the appropriate person.
• To carry out any other clerical duties which may arise within the department.
• To complete any other administrative duties as required.
• To deal with enquiries from all service users in a helpful, courteous and diplomatic manner.
• To work flexibly according to the needs of the service, including cover of colleagues during periods of leave.
• To work on own initiative and make confident decisions as required to ensure efficient service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level 2 standard in English and Maths or equivalent experience.
• NVQ3 level or equivalent administration experience.
• ECDL or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Previous recent clerical experience
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive data
• Experience and/or knowledge of using ALEX HEALTH and CRIS
• Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of booking patients in line with National and Trust waiting time standards
• Experience and/or knowledge of at least one electronic booking system currently used by the Trust.
• Previous experience within an admission function dept. in the NHS.

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

1. Key Duties:

1.1 Assist Section Leads with Management of the QMS in the Designated Section of the department on the WRH site

1.2 Assist with training of staff in the Designated Section

1.3 Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available with appropriate recording of reagent lot numbers for audit and verification

1.4 Monitor IQC and EQA performance and investigate and resolve any problems in conjunction with the Section Lead BMS

1.5 Attend Laboratory meetings and present Quality and Performance updates for the Haematology Section in the absence of the Section Lead BMS.

1.6 Assist the Section Lead with the production of SOPs Documents and maintenance logs ensuring they are kept up to date.

1.7 Maintain all documentation required for UKAS ISO15189 accreditation.

1.8 Assist the Section Lead to ensure all matters relating to UKAS ISO15189 compliance are addressed

1.9 Assist with the maintenance of all equipment in the Designated Section and liaise with suppliers over problems

Call out service engineers when appropriate

1.10 Assist with the implementation and development of new techniques within the Designated Section of the Department to include taking a lead role in Verification and all documentation required to demonstrate compliance with ISO15189 standard prior to implementation.

1.11 Liaise with Company Representatives under the direction of the Section Lead BMS

1.12 Take telephone enquiries from Doctors, Nurses, other Ward staff, GP surgeries, staff from other Hospitals, and any other outside sources. Give results and advice, if appropriate or transfer or seek advice.

1.13 Review test results from analysers and authorise if appropriate or pass for further tests or review by Consultant Haematologists.

1.14 Assist with sample referral to external laboratories and the inputting of report data received back

1.15 Be able to perform routine investigations in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and be prepared to undertake duties in all sections of the Department as required.

1.16 Be able to perform microscopic examination of stained blood films, reporting of findings, and then authorising results or passing to Consultant Haematologists.

1.17 Input Patient ID and test request data onto Laboratory IT system.

1.18 Liaise with departmental IT Specialist BMS on day to day issues relating to WinPath BHI to ensure functionality as described in SOPs.

1.19 Participate in the departmental 24-7 shift rota.

This involves the following:

To be able to work alone without supervision.

To be able to take control in any Health and Safety event that may take place out of hours.

To be able to authorise results as they are available to enable them to be reported electronically to wards and departments.

To be able to give advice to Doctors and ward staff if needed.

To monitor the quality of the service offered at all times.

Ability to respond to the Trust Major Incident Policy.

2 Education and Training

2.1 Assist with the supervision of training and monitor the performance of BMS and MLA staff working in the Designated Section.

2.2 Liaise with the Departmental Training Officer on all matters related to Training within this section

2.3 Attend NEQAS meetings and seminars in specialist area to keep up to date with current trends and developments as required to maintain knowledge of Quality related issues

2.4 Attend training courses for new equipment introduced into the Designated Section as required to maintain knowledge

3. Management

3.1 Attend meetings, in the absence of the Section Lead BMS

3.2 Participate in the induction of new staff.

3.3 Sit on recruitment panels for less experienced staff, as required

3.4 Perform any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Head BMS.

3.5 Provide cover for the Specialist BMS in other sections in their absence.

3.6 Participate and comment on Departmental policy and planning.

3.7 In the absence of the Section Lead BMS attend Senior, Laboratory and Quality Management meetings as required

3.8 Attend regular meetings with the Section Lead BMS (as a key member of the team) to keep abreast of relevant issues

3.9 Conduct annual Performance and Development Reviews with Band 5 BMS and MLA staff, if required

4 Professional

4.1 Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

4.2 Be aware of personal and professional development. Attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved.

4.3 Participate in own annual Performance and Development Review.

4.4 Comply with Trust policies.

5. Manual Handling

5.1 The job may entail lifting moderately heavy reagent containers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience in all aspects of Haematology and Blood Transfusion tests and related matters as a Band 5 BMS

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of ISO 15189:2022 Accreditation Standard
• On-going CPD and specialist training and experience equivalent to post-graduate IBMS Specialist Diploma level
• Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post.
• Must be able to supervise Band 5 BMS staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills
• Good organizational skills

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Approved BSc Biomedical Science Degree
• HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice

Desirable

• IBMS Certificate of Extended Practice

Experience

Essential

• Post Registration experience of all routine analysis in Haematology and Blood Transfusion in an NHS Laboratory

Desirable

• Experience of non-routine analysis in Haematology

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Must be willing to participate in shift work after a period of orientation and demonstration of proficiency in all routine procedures. Ability to comply with Trust Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Must pass a standard Occupational Health Check demonstrating fitness to practice
• Must be willing to work across two hospital sites

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Confident to work unsupervised
• Able to provide a degree of flexibility with work patterns
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with conflicting and competing demands

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

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

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

The postholder will be required to operate the following equipment.

Procedures as detailed in the Patient Services Operational Procedures Manual.

Tub or cylinder vacuum.

Scrubbing Machine.

Carpet Shampooer.

Hot water boilers/kettles Procedures Manual.

Floor Mopping equipment.

Safety Steps.

Scrubber/Dryer machines.

Waste bins.

Steam cleaner machines.

This list is not exhaustive but indicative of the equipment in use.

SYSTEMS

Follow SOPs (Working Instructions) to ensure that the department is run in an efficient and safe manner.

Completion of Stores Request forms.

Completion of own timesheet / holiday sheets / sickness notes.

Reporting of faulty equipment to the Domestic Supervisor or Estates department.

Completion of paperwork relevant to post.

Completion of staff surveys.

Participating in relevant audits.

Please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No Experience Necessary But Desirable

Desirable

• No Experience Necessary But Desirable

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

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main area: Acute medicine

Grade: ST 3-5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Site: Princess Alexandra Hospital

Town: Harlow

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work at Princess Alexandra Hospital, within the Acute Medicine Department which is part of the Urgent & Emergency Care division.

The Acute Medicine Department has recently undergone a number of changes. Currently we staff a 28 bedded Adult Assessment Unit which aims to have a length of stay of less than 24 hours. Working in partnership with this area is a 28 bedded Medical Short Stay Ward (Charnley Ward) which provides care for patients with a 72 hour short-stay in hospital. We are also responsible for a dedicated Same Day Emergency Care Unit co-located to the Emergency Department.

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

As a service the acute medical responsibilities comprise the following:

• Running the medical take round the clock on shift basis
• Care of the patients in Acute Medicine Units on weekdays and weekends
• Attending to patients in our Same Day Emergency Care Unit which independently sees between 50 and 60 patients per day
• Supervision of junior medical staff and undertaking regular teachings

Duties and Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate high quality person-centred care of the patients on the ward ensuring that all patients admitted have a diagnosis and treatment plan, and receive a daily medical review. To participate in outpatient clinics where required
• To provide medical leadership on the ward by supporting and supervising more junior staff and delegating duties appropriately
• To ensure the appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge
• To build and maintain excellent relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, working with them and communicating effectively to deliver high quality patient care
• To engage fully in development of services, driving forward innovations to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• PACES

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of patient safety and risk management

Desirable

• Broad knowledge and experience of General Medicine and UK Acute
• Medicine and Ambulatory Care in UK
• Experience in teaching at multiple levels and across disciplines D
• Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP
• curriculum

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

Responsibilities for establishing and maintaining communication and relationship both internally and externally.

Establish and maintain effective communication and foster good working relationships with all multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external.

Provide and receive complex and / or sensitive information from patients and staff. For example, breaking bad news to patients, giving complex information about procedures and their outcomes, dealing with performance issues, holding staff meetings. Able to support and talk to distressed patients, visitors, and staff members.

Responsible for cascading information to ward staff and chairing staff meetings from which minutes are provided.

Make use of electronic internal / external mail and Internet systems as appropriate and necessary.

Deal effectively with comments, complaints, or incidents that affect staff and users of the ward in accordance with complaints, risk management, or human resources procedures.

Bring to the attention of the Senior Sister/Charge any factors which may adversely affect patient care or service provision.

Report all serious incidents to the appropriate Manager / Director within 24 hours; these include Never Events, serious falls, and grade 3 or 4 pressure ulcers.

Please review the full job description attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 5 within the speciality or related field.
• Ward / Departmental management experience at Band 5 or above.
• Ward / Department based teaching.
• Managing clinical risk and incidents at Ward / Department level.

Desirable

• Clinical audit activity.
• Risk assessment.
• Staff appraisals and PDP formation.
• Sickness absence / performance management.
• Complaints handling.
• Using Essence of Care standards.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current registration.
• Evidence of Continuing. Professional Development
• Evidence of management experience / training.
• Post registration qualification or experience in the specialty.
• NMC recognised teaching and assessing qualification.

Desirable

• First level degree.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of being up to date with current NHS / professional issues.
• Experience and knowledge within the speciality or related field.
• Clinical credible.
• Evidence of teaching and development skills.
• Evidence of managing Change Organisation skills, Leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Awareness of health and safety issues and management of them.
• Able to prioritise.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Able to produce written reports and articulate concerns regarding patient care / safety issues.
• Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and the application of clinical governance.
• Computer literate as appropriate to the post.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• NMC Code.
• Knowledge of person centred care.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
• To ensure actions contribute to quality.
• Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety.

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

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

The Audiology Associate will support the delivery of Audiology and ENT services across Worcestershire County Audiology, working within agreed competency frameworks, departmental protocols and clinical guidelines to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The postholder will undertake routine audiological activity including pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, hearing aid maintenance and repair, hearing aid troubleshooting, hearing aid performance checks and routine follow-up activity. Diagnostic testing will be undertaken primarily to support ENT clinics, ensuring accurate and timely results are available to support patient assessment, diagnosis and management. The postholder will recognise the limits of their competence and escalate unexpected findings, clinical concerns or requests for further management to a senior audiologist, ENT clinician or other appropriate member of staff.

The role includes taking routine case histories, performing otoscopy and aural impressions where trained and competency assessed, fitting and modifying earmoulds, advising patients on hearing aid use and maintenance, issuing batteries and consumables, and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with Trust, departmental and professional standards. The postholder will also undertake daily equipment checks, ensure clinic rooms are prepared and stocked appropriately, maintain hearing aid and consumable stock levels, and support the efficient day-to-day running of clinics.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, adapting communication methods to meet individual needs, including those with significant hearing loss, communication difficulties or language barriers. They will work closely with Audiology, ENT, administrative and wider multidisciplinary teams to support safe and efficient patient pathways.

The postholder will organise their own workload within agreed protocols whilst accessing senior clinical advice and supervision as required. They will work flexibly across service locations and may contribute to delegated clinical activity within adult, paediatric and community pathways where appropriately trained, competency assessed and supervised.

The role includes contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and health and safety activities. Worcestershire County Audiology is currently working towards IQIPS accreditation and the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in accreditation activities, service development projects and quality improvement initiatives that support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services.

The postholder will participate in mandatory training, appraisal, continuing professional development, departmental meetings and peer review activities. They may also assist with the training, induction and support of students, trainees and less experienced colleagues under the direction of senior staff. The postholder is expected to work in accordance with Trust values, professional standards, departmental procedures and relevant national guidance at all times.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to identify and overcome barriers to all communication with patients of all ages, including those with additional needs such as profound deafness, learning disabilities or where patients are reliant on sign or language interpreters
• Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations
• Ability to educate, empathize, support, negotiate and motivate including times where co-operation is not guaranteed
• Listens, Values and respects the views of others (good communication/ interpersonal skills)
• Punctual and smart appearance

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Access to car, daily.
• Current driving licence.
• Flexibility to work and place of work in general.
• Being prepared to work at outreach clinics.
• Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
• Cleared by Occupational Health.
• Eligible to work in the UK

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 Foundation degree in Audiology (or equivalent)
• AHCS/HCPC registered (Healthcare Science Associate- audiology) or application in progress.

Desirable

• Membership of BAA, BSA or other professional body

Experience

Essential

• Competence in routine audiology tests and rehabilitation procedures
• Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques, including counselling distressed patients / carers about hearing loss and associated problems
• Experience with children or feel confident to work with children
• Experience with Audiology specific IT systems

Desirable

• Voluntary work
• Experience of Microsoft office/Teams
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational/prioritisation skills
• Ability to work with high level of autonomy in clinical and non-clinical situations including assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of patients and their families.
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain concentration in order to obtain accurate results throughout busy clinics applying information to the management of patients
• Able to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with Oticon hearing aids
• Experience with audits

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust

Charles Hastings Way

WORCESTER

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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