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

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

• Post will close early if max numbers reached.

Main duties of the job

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To check stock levels as part of the departmental weekly stock checks, document this and report low stock levels to the relevant senior manager
• To communicate with a broad range of patients prior to examination. This may include patients whose first language is not English or those who have difficulty understanding due to their medical condition
• To be able to deal with many, often conflicting, demands on attention at the same time, while remaining focused on current task
• To understand and comply with legislative obligation, including Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, local radiation rules, departmental and Trust policies
• To carry out other duties as requested by any member of the senior management team
• To undergo an annual performance appraisal and review, whereby future objectives are identified and actioned
• To always present a professional front while on duty and be an ambassador for the profession and the department
• Coordinate the arrival and departure of patients to and from the relevant departments
• To assist in the manual handling of patients moving to and from the scanning rooms, in line with trust manual handling policies
• To train and mentor junior staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience with difficult and challenging situations
• Experience with difficult and challenging situations

Desirable

• NHS experience as healthcare support worker
• Experience with mentoring and training
• Experience working in ultrasound

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Entry on Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) via CCT, CESR (CP) or European Community Rights.
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent
• FRCEM or equivalent
• ALS, ATLS/ETC and APLS/EPLS/EPALS provider.
• Instructor for Advanced Life Support courses

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Postgraduate qualification in education

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Recognised Clinical/ Educational
• Supervisor in accordance with the GMC and Academy of Medical Educators Framework
• 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.

Experience

Essential

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

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Teaching Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Other requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programme
• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice
• Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health
• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers and implement and embed an effective call/recall system
• Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinics
• Chaperone patients where necessary
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children
• Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
• Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Leadership

• Clinically lead, mentor and support all members of the nursing team (nurses, nurse associates & HCAs), providing guidance when necessary
• Undertake training needs analysis and implement training and development plans for the nursing team members
• Conduct appraisals, in collaboration with the Operations Manager, for the nursing team
• Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required
• Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice (ALNP) or, a degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
• Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
• Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
• Confirmation of registration with the NMC
• Minor illness qualification

Desirable

• Qualified triage nurse
• Teaching qualification
• ALS and PALS

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS
• Experience of practice within the four pillars
• Experience of leading in chronic disease management
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters
• Clinical knowledge and skills including:
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Chaperone procedure
• Requesting and processing pathology tests
• Advising patients accordingly
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• Spirometry
• CHD
• Immunisations - routine and childhood
• Womens health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Good clinical system IT knowledge and the ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area and issues in the wider health arena
• Understanding of health promotion strategies
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service
• Detailed knowledge of national standards that inform general practice - NSF NICE guidelines

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management - planning and organising
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/ procedures and codes of conduct
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals

Other Requirements and wider responsibilities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
• Evidence of continuing professional development - CPD, commensurate with the role
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

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

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

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional qualification - RMN
• Post graduate qualification or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working with mental health patients

Knowledge and abilities

Desirable

• Knowledge around suicide awareness and prevention and the ability to support patients

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alexandra House

Alexandra Road

St Austell

PL25 4QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Subspecialty interest in cardiothoracic imaging, to participate in all aspects of thoracic and cardiac imaging, Lung cancer heath check service, plain film imaging, imaging guided biopsies and cardiothoracic MDTs and meetings. Experience in cardiac MRI is desirable.

General Work

• Acute in-patient cross sectional imaging
• On-call service. Currently 1:16
• Supported by local Trainees until 2200hrs
• Outsourced CT 22:00 hrs to 09:00 hrs
• Weekend on call working is in and working for between 8-10 hrs, compensated with time in lieu (time and a third). This can be taken within three months of the on-call date
• Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultra sonographers, including skill mix training.
• Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
• The job comprises 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). One of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. compressed job plan, four day working, reporting from home - home workstations are provided). Extra DCC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Regular reviews of job plan with be undertaken.

Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Paula McParland, on 02392 286000 Ext 1482 or via email [email protected].

Please see Full Documents (Pending Royal College Approval)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
• Subspecialty experience in Cardiothoracic imaging

Desirable

• Management course or experience.
• Fellowship level training in cardiothoracic imaging
• Experience in cardiac MRI with BSCMR, SCCT, BSCCT/BSCI or equivalent qualifications.
• BSTI Nodule analysis course.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in thoracic and cardiac radiology with evidence of significant subspecialist training, including competence in a broad range of ultrasound, imaging guided biopsies, cardiac CT, thoracic cross-sectional reporting, leading both cancer and non cancer MDTs and Xray meetings and plain film interpretation.
• General Diagnostic Radiology skills to support local requirements for acute general radiology service weekday time and on call/ in and working at weekend.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.

Desirable

• Fellowship level training in Cardiothoracics imaging, including cardiac CT and MRI.
• Training and experience in teaching of medical, radiographic and nursing staff.

Additional criteria

Essential

• Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
• Demonstrable basic management skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.
• Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.

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

Key Duties:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff.

To work as part of the decontamination team within the Endoscopy Unit.

To report any untoward incidents and complaints.

To act always in a manner which promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

To work as part of the team within the decontamination area of the Endoscopy Unit, ensuring that scopes are available for procedures

To be competent in the decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and accessories, including the safe handling, storage and traceability of flexible endoscopes in line with BSG guidelines and company policies.

To be competent in the use of endoscopy equipment including AERS and drying cabinets

To ensure the departments documented tracking and traceability system requirements and procedures are followed throughout the department.

To have a basic understanding /knowledge of endoscopic procedures

To document all loan and return of endoscopes.

To read and document all water tests, weekly or daily.

To be capable of working alone and unsupervised but ensure documented operational procedures are adhered to.

To work under supervision but with a need to concentrate at all times.

To be able to respond to urgent requests for priority equipment processing from registered nurse or other senior team members on a daily basis.

To ensure PPE is worn in decontamination area as specified in Trust policy.

To adhere to the requirements of working within a controlled environment.

To be fully understanding of COSHH regulations, especially with regard to hazardous cleaning chemicals.

To be responsible for approving loads after decontamination cycles are complete by carrying out various quality checks to ensure instruments are safely decontaminated before use.

To ensure production areas are stocked up and stock levels maintained.

To participate in the cleaning and maintenance of all the work areas to ensure high standards of cleanliness are achieved

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies.

To participate in an out of hours on call rota for emergency inpatients to provide scopes.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

Communication regarding decontamination area with Nurse in Charge any issues or delays in the processing of the scopes.

Report any issues to the Estates / appropriate Company regarding issues with decontamination machines or endoscopes, ensuring the Unit Manager and / or Nurse in Charge is aware.

Relationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mind that all information regarding patients must be kept confidential.

Report to the nurse in charge of the ward / department matters of concern relating to patients and the ward / department environment.

Ensure that any issues that may affect the running of the lists in endoscopy relating to decontamination are escalated to the nurse in charge.

Answer the telephone, refer to the appropriate person.

Be aware of the need to greet visitors to the ward / department and ascertain the purpose of their visit.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment.

To attend ward / departmental meetings as appropriate.

Participate in the out of hours on call rota to provide scopes

CLERICAL DUTIES

Undertake a range of clerical duties, this may involve:

Accurate records relating to the decontamination machine and endoscopes.

Reception / telephone duties.

Basic computer skills.

Stock control.

Prepare notes - using both electronic and manual systems.

To file reports, correspondence, forms etc. as required.

CLEANING

Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of area and equipment as instructed.

Ensure that policies ad procedures are followed with regard to cleaning of the endoscopes

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Decontamination Technician will be expected to attend the ENDO 1 course and completed decontamination competencies.

All staff are required to work across all Trust Sites to support the Endoscopy Service.

Person Specification

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Must be flexible with shift patterns and internal rotation
• Must be prepared to attend meetings out of hours if necessary
• Confidentiality
• This post requires the post holder to undertake core skills as soon as is practicable
• Fitness and mobility to be physically active throughout a shift and undertake manual handling activities
• To particate in the out of hours on call rota to provide scopes

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of education including Maths and English to Basic Skills Agency Version 1

Desirable

• Experience in Decontamination
• Experience within Health Care/NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Reliable and punctual
• Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding own boundaries
• Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of their behaviour and others
• Able to present a professional image appropriate to the working environment
• Committed
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to cope with stress
• Team worker

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written
• Keyboard / computer knowledge / skills
• Legible handwriting.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment

Desirable

• Experience working within decontamination or sterilization Units/ departments

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

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

What can we offer you?

• A wide variety of experience in all aspects of cross-sectional imaging.
• 3 to 4 long shifts per week fixed days, with lots of flexibility.
• A teaching department with a 4-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team.
• Many opportunities for education and advancement.
• Encouragement to continue your professional development. We will also support your professional development via internal courses.
• Career development mentorship from band 5 through to band 8a.
• Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, onsite gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our free Beach Hut and much more!

Candidates must submit a comprehensive description of their career to date detailing how they meet all the skills and knowledge requirement of the person specification included within the job description.

As a guide this element would be no less than 1000 words.

Please contact Judy Lawson - MRI Superintendent for more information about the role. [email protected]

Please see attached Job description for additional information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging
• Hold a current HCPC registration
• 2 years post graduate experience
• Have portfolio evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• 4+ years post graduate experience
• 2 years MRI experience in a wide range of clinical examinations
• Extended Clinical role e.g. IV cannulations qualification
• Post graduate qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation
• Good organisational skills
• Strong leadership and teamworking
• Excellent communication skills
• Conscientious attention to detail
• High levels of concentration required
• Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error
• Speed and accuracy
• Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations

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 Hospital

Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

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

Key Responsibilities.

• To communicate what is involved in procedures and other technical information to patients who may have sensory, physical or learning disabilities also conversing with relatives & carers to ensure understanding that will facilitate consent where necessary. Display the ability to exchange specialist information with colleagues from within the Neurophysiology specialty and to other disciplines
• To show highly specialist expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge & experience of specialist healthcare science that have been acquired through training to master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge.
• To analyse & interpret test results within Neurophysiology specialist diagnostic area and relate other test data to inform diagnosis. To resolve complex equipment issues.
• To plans activity workload and/or clinics independently also supporting junior and/or training staff in job planning.
• Demonstrates skills for positioning patients for tests ensures accurate position of both stimulating and recording electrodes requiring a high level of hand/eye co-ordination. Able to accurately manipulate the recorded data and assess the requirement for extended testing
• To provide specialist clinical technical services and specialist clinical and scientific advice to clinicians. Will undertake screening tests and interpret them to produce a diagnostic test result. Utilise the diagnostic findings provide advice to patients.
• Will be responsible for implementing policies and standard operating procedures. To innovate and implement changes to practices for work area and develop policies with impact on other disciplines.
• Responsible for safe use of equipment by others through supervision and regular calibration/equipment checks to ensure reliability of recorded data. To order supplies for area of work and be responsible for storage of materials.
• Leads a team for own work area within peripheral neurophysiology. To provide clinical and professional supervision to less experienced staff. To provide specialist training to those within the department and registrars from other disciplines.
• To ensure that patient data and records that are personally generated are maintained in a secure database that complies with information governance standards with responsibility to ensure that data/records are backed up to media that complies with trust standards.
• To be regularly undertaking research and development activities with support to the trainee clinical scientists research projects. To be regularly taking a lead role in clinical trials, service evaluation and clinical audit.
• To works independently and autonomously as a healthcare scientist practitioner within host department and at Community Diagnostic Centres (Havant, Fareham & Portsmouth) and Non-NHS hospitals (Jersey, Channel Is.). To work as a lead specialist for peripheral neurophysiology whilst maintaining and developing skills within other technical and clinical areas within Neurophysiology.

For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please refer to enclosed job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Level Qualification or Completed Scientific Training Programme (STP)
• Equivalent (Minimum = BSc Certification + ANS Professional exams in EEG/NCS/EP )
• Registered (or working towards) registration with either AHCS or HCPC.

Desirable

• Member of professional body: ANS and/or BSCN.
• ANS Professional Examination Certification.
• Evidence of external scientific course attendance.

Experience

Essential

• Have at least 4 years' experience of working within a Clinical Neurophysiology department with a minimum of 1 year post qualification as a Healthcare Scientist.

Desirable

• Have experience working in Neurophysiology in the last 2 years' with more than 4 years' consistent employment.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Undertakes a wide range of complex, specialised techniques including routine, sleep deprivation, ambulatory and portable EEGs without supervision and provides reports.
• Undertakes extended practice role with Nerve Conduction Studies that includes reporting of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Neuropathy and Peripheral Neuropathy.
• Undertakes a full range of Evoked Potential studies to include Visual, Auditory and Sensory Stimuli.
• Able to obtain technically acceptable recordings in all environments including technically challenging situations e.g. intensive care and theatre.
• Has manual dexterity to apply accurately electrodes to babies and children who are less co-operative.
• Able to interpret investigation results and patient conditions.
• Is able to work as an independent practitioner outside of the base department.
• Is able to gain the co-operation of all client groups i.e. adults, children and neonates including those with learning difficulties, mental health problems or other special needs to obtain technically good and accurate investigation.
• Excellent communication skills within a patient facing environment.
• Have empathy, understand the patient and carer needs with a sympathetic and tactful approach.
• Excellent Organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Able to set clear and appropriate priorities for self and others to meet overall goals.
• Demonstrate ability to use a range of standard and complex computer software.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work patterns.
• Good awareness of data protection and information security/governance issues.
• Experience of taking responsibility for workload planning on a day-to-day basis.
• Negotiates and liaises with other professionals, staff, and patients.

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

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 learn and undertake, under suitable supervision, all the radiotherapy techniques outlined in the apprenticeship program/scope of practice.
• To support and assist the radiographers to contribute to the safe and efficient running of the radiotherapy department.
• To operate, in a safe and controlled manner, the linear accelerators, superficial, and CT scanner on a rota basis, working under the supervision of a Senior Therapy Radiographer and as part of a clinical team. To report all equipment faults to the Team lead and/or clinical engineering.
• To operate the treatment and CT console in accordance with departmental protocols, under the supervision of a Senior Therapy Radiographer, safely and appropriately use the interruption, termination, and emergency off facilities.
• To learn to conduct and complete a range of radiotherapy treatment and planning techniques, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental, and legal standards and requirements.
• Correctly identify the patient in line with departmental protocol and assess the patients fitness for treatment and to recognize when advice from a senior member of staff should be sought and to take appropriate action
• To learn to acquire and assess treatment verification images against accepted local protocols, and to act appropriately according to findings.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above plus one of the following:
• 120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects. Science Subjects include Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics OR
• Equivalent from national BTEC qualifications e.g.: extended diploma in applied science, health science or health studies. Successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma in health studies, health science, nursing, or another science-based course.
• Previous degree in a related subject.
• Evidence of successful study at level 3 and a minimum of 6 months experience in a support worker capacity.

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

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

Key Duties

Responsible for undertaking phone calls for next day admissions to pre-empt cancellations

Responsible for generating and sending out patient admission letters for Ophthalmology GA patients

Responsible for the administration of the generic email account and placing additional TCI requests in partnership with the Nurse in Charge for the day

Assisting in planning the weekly allocation sheets and as new booking come in that these are checked regularly to ensure capacity is not exceeded alongside checking the theatre management system Bluespier for changes to allocated patients

Provide correct starving instructions to patients relevant to their admission time if requested via telephone pre-admission

Contact patients via telephone to change TCI times as required

Scanning to email the optometrist referrals after the GA cataract surgeries

Preparing daily notes for DSU organising all the correct paperwork for the correct surgeries

If patient cancels surgery inform relevant personnel cancel on Allscripts PAS and update to reflect the cancellation

Responsible for discharging the patients as they go home throughout the day on Allscripts PAS or transferring them to a ward if the patient does not go home

On day of surgery when patients arrive check their demographic details are correct and admit and amend any necessary details on Allscripts PAS

The workstation is required to be kept clean and tidy in line with infection control policy

To receive general telephone calls taking messages accurately and passing these on to the correct person dealing with initial enquiries in a friendly professional name and referring the call to the relevant member of staff as appropriate

To update and maintain filing systems in the unit to enable timely and accurate information retrieval

Maintain records regarding admission discharges ward attender appointments on clinical IT systems

To undertake other relevant clerical duties as required including photocopying receiving sorting and distribution of mail basic typing and sending emails

Responsible for preparing discharge notes for scanning.

Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock stationary levels through our ordering system Xerox

Ensure that all notes are tracked to the relevant department

Arrange for urgent collection and delivery of notes as required

Ensure that patient case notes are available creating event notes when needed including patient labels and wrist bands. Maintain case notes in a tidy manner filing patient documents in accordance with Trust policy

Provide appropriate information to the Private Patients Officer regarding overseas and private patients

Assigned Tasks within Ward/Department

To assist with reception and comfort of relatives as requested by nursing staff

Work collaboratively as part of an integrated team

Organise own day to day work tasks showing an ability to prioritise in order to achieve set timescales

Ability to make decisions and take actions within the Ward environment relating to routine enquiries, whilst receiving support and supervision

General Responsibilities

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

To comply with all Trust policies and procedures.

In accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety Policy, the post holder must take reasonable care of their own health and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder must cooperate with staff in complying with any statutory requirements and participate in the workplace monitoring processes in order to help maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace

To report any accident or untoward incidents and complaints

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

To act always in a manner which will promote a good image of the unit

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies as directed by the nurse in charge

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education e.g. GCSE English and Maths A-C or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification within administration or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Basic IT qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical or reception experience within a hospital or customer service environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous scheduling experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent IT skills with a recognised qualification
• Experience in dealing tactfully with the general public.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work as part of the ward team.
• Good time management skills
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Familiar with Allscripts Pas, patient administration systems.
• CLIP
• Bluespier

Personal Qualities and other job requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to prioritise workload
• Calm approach to work duties and ability to work in a busy environment
• Assist in the allocation of booked admissions to the Day Case Unit.
• Willingness to undertake further training and self-development.
• Compliance with Trust Dress Code.
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks

Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours
• Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns.
• Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting
• and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others.
• Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS staff Job Vacancy

Essential

• This vacancy is currently only open to Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS staff (including PCN/GP Practices); please indicate here which NHS organisation in Herefordshire and Worcestershire you currently work for?

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

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Theatre Practitioner - RN / ODP

Pay Band: Band 5

Hours: Full/Part time

Contract: Permanent

Location / Department: Alexandra Hospital.

Accountable to: Theatre Matron Reports to: Senior Team Leader Ref: 2025

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Patients, anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre personnel External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering, and estates teams

Liaises with: Multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Risk Assessment

This post involves manual handling activities and exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals. It includes responsibilities related to theatre equipment, instruments, and medication, as well as perioperative patient monitoring. The role requires some computer work and may involve working under pressure in emergency situations.

Job Purpose

Deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Act as the patients advocate, prioritising their needs and well-being throughout the surgical journey. Facilitate effective communication within the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless and patient-centred care across the theatre pathway. Accept responsibility for infection prevention and control practices within the team and theatre environment. Provide supervision and support to staff and students. The role may require working across all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust sites.

Key Duties

Theatre Practice Prepare the theatre environment, equipment, and instruments for surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control and safety standards. Assist the surgical and anaesthetic teams during operations by performing scrub, circulating, or anaesthetic practitioner duties as required. Monitor patients condition throughout the perioperative period, responding promptly to any changes or concerns. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and documentation in line with legal, professional, and Trust requirements. Ensure safe handling and management of surgical instruments, theatre equipment, and consumables. Participate in the safe management and administration of medicines and controlled drugs as per Trust policy.

Management Support team leaders in managing staff performance and teamwork within the theatre team. Report incidents, accidents, and near misses promptly through the appropriate channels. Identify and mitigate risks within the theatre environment. Ensure efficient use of resources and participate in stock rotation. Foster a positive, supportive, and learning-focused team culture. Maintain safety standards for staff, patients, and visitors. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

Education and Training Engage in continuous professional development to maintain and enhance clinical skills. Act as a mentor and assessor for students and new staff, supporting their learning and integration into clinical practice. Participate in training sessions and share knowledge gained with colleagues. Promote a culture of reflective practice and competency development across the team.

Professional Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical practices, Trust policies, and developments in technology and equipment. Demonstrate professionalism and act as a role model for others. Take responsibility for your own professional development and adhere to regulatory and Trust standards. Promote clear communication within the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care. Comply with infection prevention and control protocols at all times.

General Duties Participate in on-call rotas or out-of-hours duties as required. Collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure smooth patient care transitions. Adhere to Trust policies on data protection, confidentiality, and IT usage. Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and service development initiatives. Take personal responsibility for health and safety at work and comply with statutory and organisational requirements.

Vision and Values

As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:

• Being open and honest

• Ensuring people feel cared for

• Showing respect to everyone

These values guide your daily conduct and foster a culture of compassionate, inclusive care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience working in the Theatre environment.
• Must be Anaesthetic and Recovery Trained

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision.
• Competent/ assist anaesthetist / recover wide range of elective and emergency patients.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC or Registered ODP (currently registered with HCPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Must be Anaesthetic and Recovery Trained

Desirable

• Assessor Qualification
• Relevant post-basic qualification

Other Job requirements

Essential

• Excellent attendance and time keeping.
• Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required.
• Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary.
• To deputise for the team leader as necessary.

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current peri-operative practice.
• Reporting incidents using datix or similar reporting system.
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology knowledge relevant to role.
• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills.
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email).
• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies.
• Awareness of Health and Safety.
• Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Budget 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.

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

• Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision.

• Assist qualified staff in providing high-quality care, treatments, and procedures to patients.

• Participate as a team member in various clinical and non-clinical tasks within the theatre support role.

• Guide and support less experienced support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.

Key Duties:

• Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records.

• Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction.

• Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors.

• Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort.

• Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.

• Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use.

• Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment.

• Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed.

• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.

• Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.

• Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally.

• Participate in meetings, training, and development activities.

• Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system.

• Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

General duties:

• • Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage.

  • Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.

  • Participate in appraisals, training, and personal development activities.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance.

  • Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, and successes to enhance care quality.

  • Vision and Values:

  • As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:

  • • Being open and honest

    • Ensuring people feel cared for

    • Showing respect to everyone

    These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.

    Standard Clauses:

    • The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

    Competence:

    • The post holder is responsible for limiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.

    Codes of conduct:

    • All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.

    Confidentiality:

    • The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of information relating to patients, staff, and other Health Service business.

    Records Management:

    • All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel, and administrative), whether paper or digital. All such records are considered public records, and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.

    Health and Safety:

    • Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors to the Trust.

    Infection Control:

    • Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.

    Non-Smoking Policy:

    • The Trusts approach to smoking is in line with the governments ongoing initiatives for an eventual smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.

    Risk Management:

    • It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must cooperate with any investigations undertaken.

    Children and vulnerable adults:

    • You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.

    Disclosure and Barring Service:

    • The Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Post holders may periodically be asked to undertake a re-check.

    Equality and Diversity:

    • The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and choices, and protect human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these. It is therefore the duty of every employee to always comply with the detail of these policies and the law. Any issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human resources team as soon as possible.

    Dignity:

    • All employees must treat each person as an individual, always offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignity and modesty.

    Conflict of Interest:

    • The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients and its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The Trusts Standing Orders require any member of staff to declare any interest, direct or indirect, with contracts involving the Trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer-facing environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of shift working
• Experience of working within the peri-operative setting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)

Desirable

• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment
• Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workers

Desirable

• Completed National Care Certificate for healthcare workers

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Self-confidence with an approachable persona
• Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
• Enhanced disclosure clearance
• Excellent attendance and time keeping
• Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required
• Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary

Desirable

• Ability to identify own personal development needs
• Ability to adapt to new situations

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

Driving Excellence in SABR and Clinical Trials

We are a progressive centre with a rapidly expanding SABR portfolio. We currently deliver SABR for lung, node, bone, prostate, and spine tumours and are actively expanding into adrenal, kidney, and liver SABR treatments. Innovation is central to our service, and we continue to recruit into leading clinical trials, including STAMPEDE 2 and POINTER-PC.

Why Choose PHU?

At PHU, we are committed not only to delivering outstanding patient care, but also to supporting and developing our people. Our Radiotherapy Department was proudly recognised as the Society of Radiographers Regional South East Team of the Year in 2023.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• True Work-Life Balance: Driven by our active Radiographer Staff Committee, we support genuine flexible working. This role can be undertaken at either 30 or 37.5 hours per week across 4-5 days.
• A Culture of Support: Well-established monthly clinical supervision is embedded at all levels, ensuring staff feel supported and valued throughout their careers.
• Investment in Your Future: We actively sponsor attendance at national conferences and support postgraduate academic study.
• Defined Career Pathways: With three Consultant Radiographers (Breast, Urology and Palliative) and a growing Apprentice Radiographer workforce, we have a strong track record of developing Enhanced Practice, Advanced Clinical Practice, leadership and consultant-level roles.

If you're passionate about quality, governance and continuous improvement, and want to make a meaningful impact within an ambitious, technologically advanced Radiotherapy Service, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary:

• Lead the radiotherapy incident & Risk management programme
• Lead the governance assurance and continuous improvement of the QMS
• Coordinate external audits, inspections and continuous QI activities
• Support creation and delivery of the annual clinical governance program
• Support the Oncology IT manager to submit monthly submissions to the Radiotherapy Dataset (RTDS)
• Ensure the promotion of high quality, evidence-based, person-centred care throughout the service. In close liaison with the Radiotherapy Services Manager, Head of Radiotherapy, Radiotherapy Physics department, radiographers and the wider multi-professional team.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to staff including regular 1-1s and appraisals.
• Maintain radiographic skills in one clinical area to maintain competence & support good governance practice is maintained within the department.

We would welcome informal visits to the department, or a Teams call to discuss the post and opportunities we can offer. Please contact Helen Sutherland on [email protected] if you would like to discuss the role.

Please see attached job description for further details

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Understanding of the principles of quality management and the ISO9001 standard
• Knowledge and understanding of both standard and non-standard simple and complex radiotherapy treatment techniques
• Knowledge of radiotherapy peer review standards
• High level understanding of the radiotherapy regulatory environment
• Significant use of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment
• Highly numerate and literate
• Demonstrable skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications to gather data, compile information and produce reports
• Ability to make independent judgements / decision, ability to solve complex problems
• Physically capable of performing and conducting tasks required in the radiotherapy environment
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks to deadlines
• Ability to critically evaluate radiotherapy practice
• Capable of communicating effectively with all staff groups, patients, carers and trainees, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proven track record of successfully working with in a multi-professional team
• Ability to lead a team effectively

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), BSc (hons) Therapeutic Radiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
• Relevant postgraduate education to Master level

Desirable

• Healthcare related management qualification or training
• Auditor training to ISO 9001 standard

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous NHS experience, demonstrating an understanding of the operational requirements of a radiotherapy service
• Significant previous experience of leading and managing teams
• Demonstrable previous experience of staff management
• Experience of a broad range of radiotherapeutic practice and techniques to include applications of quality assurance in radiotherapy
• Previous experience of undertaking audit
• Previous experience of undertaking improvement projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

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

Clinical Practice

• The post holder will provide specialist paediatric knowledge on the clinical care of emergency patients presenting with varying complaints and utilising advanced nursing skills across the childrens emergency care speciality.
• The post holder will, on a shift basis, ensure that all staff are aware of, and meet the needs of patients and relatives in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner, whilst ensuring returned respect for staff members.
• The post holder will on a shift basis, maintain effective relationships between the multi-professional team in the clinical environment.
• The post holder will maintain and develop own clinical expertise and knowledge.
• The postholder will be aware of, and work in line with, our Trusts Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures.

Service delivery and improvement

• The post holder on a daily basis act as the shift leader to supervise, co-ordinate and control the provision of high quality care within the childrens emergency service.
• The post holder will apply this methodology to all service improvement projects ensuring that a culture of continuous improvement is fostered within the department.
• The post holder will lead the regular CED huddles in collaboration with the consultant in charge and the bed coordinator for the RACH. The aim being to promote patient safety and experience whilst working to deliver; compliance with 4 hour standard, avoidance of long stays in the department and compliance with the 12 hour standard through forward planning of emergency admissions, escalation and resolution of staffing issues.
• The post holder will be required to account for the reasons that patients wait for longer than expected within the department recognising the importance of the emergency care standards. The post holder will lead on subsequent quality improvement projects, PDSA and learning cycles alongside the CED team, to ensure that the department gives patients the very best experience and continues to provide safe care.

Learning and Development

• The post holder will work closely with the practice development team and will have a proactive approach towards and be involved in the emergency team development through ongoing education initiatives.
• The post holder will foster an environment which supports and encourages personal and professional development within the multi-professional ED team.
• The post holder will encourage innovation by all members of the team and will act as a resource for those seeking knowledge and experience relating to emergency care issues.
• The post holder will promote reflective practice in self and others. They will do this through creating a culture of learning and development within the department that ensures all staff are supported to grow and develop into effective childrens emergency nurses.
• The post holder will participate in the trust appraisal process and will actively strive to meet targets set by individual performance review in order to maintain professional and current expert emergency nursing knowledge.

Communications

• The post holder will be responsible for protecting all confidential information concerning patients and staff obtained in the course of professional practice, adhering to trust and statutory policies.
• The post holder will be able to competently establish and maintain effective communication with patients, their carers and the multi-professional and multiagency team. Identifying any potential barriers and adapting communication style as required.
• The post holder will be a positive role model within childrens emergency nursing acting with kindness and courtesy at all times.
• The post holder will lead the team within the emergency department on a daily basis to facilitate the care, treatment and safe discharge of all patients, providing specialist nursing advice where appropriate.
• The post holder will provide clear and concise, written, verbal and computer entered relevant information regarding the care and wellbeing of patients. Maintaining good computer literacy and typing skills and ensuring that all of the above is adhered to by all staff reportable to them on a shift to shift basis.

Leadership and People Management

• The post holder will act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and within the individual Scope of Professional Practice.
• The post holder will ensure that the stated professional, legal and statutory requirements are complied with and that agreed trust policies and procedures and implemented.
• The post holder will lead, direct, motivate and support the team on duty during a given shit as an exemplry and professional role model for all members of the staff. Ensuring high standards are met and challenging any poor practice.
• The post holder will be responsible for the management of patient care and flow through the emergency department,ensuring timely discharge or onward admission. This will include the responsibility to anticipate and correctly escalate issues that may affect flow and any potential delays to the emergency pathway. The postholder will have a detailed understanding of the implication this will have to patient care and experience.
• The post holder will manage resources, including staffing, equipment and supplies financial governance, to ensure the safe and effective running of the department within a finite budget.

Personal Learning and Development

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
• Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Degree in nursing or related subject
• APLS/EPLS provider
• Teaching and Assessing in Practice/ Mentorship module (or equivalent)
• RCN A&E competencies (level 2)
• evidence of post registration study in area related to paediatrics

Desirable

• MSc level education - Acute care/emergency care/paediatrics
• APLS/EPLS inctructor
• History taking and physical assessment course
• Trauma qualification
• Management experience (including leading a team)
• Experience of supervising and appraising staff

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills (verbal, non verbal and written)
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Ability to motivate a team
• Ability to rapidly determine priorities for patient care
• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Experience working in acute/emergency paediatrics

Desirable

• Awareness of own leadership style
• Experience of policy development
• Quality improvement experience/PFIS

Personal qualities

Essential

• effective role model
• optimistic outlook - ideas for role development - clear why they want the role
• Enthusiastic
• Team player

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide a diagnostic neurophysiology service in both dedicated and non-dedicated environment.

Perform EEG recordings, employing standard techniques without direct supervision.

Perform portable EEGs in technically challenging areas such as ITU & NNU.

Perform Ambulatory (24 Hour) EEG recordings.

Perform Nerve Conduction Studies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome independently.

Perform multi-modal (VEP,BSAEP & SEP) Evoked Potential studies.

Undertake a professional interest in a specialist area of Clinical Neurophysiology delivery.

Responsible for taking appropriate action during investigations if serious abnormalities are identified.

Undertakes interpretation and reporting in a timely manner.

Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis to ensure an efficient service

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

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Competently perform EEG,NCS and EP diagnostic testing
• Demonstrate good IT skills on a range of software

Desirable

• Use of hospital systems: Minestrone, EPRO, Patient Centre etc

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in relevant science subject and/or be completing MSc
• To have followed or be following the National STP in Neurophysiology

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience working in Neurophysiology with documented evidence of practice

Desirable

• ANS Professional examination in either EEG or NCS

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

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

Full Job Description attached.

1. Direct patient support

• Welcome patients and introduce the role clearly.
• Confirm patient identity before undertaking any care or recording information.
• Explain procedures within the postholders competence and obtain appropriate consent.
• Support patients to move safely through the service.
• Maintain patients privacy, dignity and comfort.
• Assist patients who require reasonable adjustments, mobility support or communication assistance within the roles scope.
• Observe patients while they are waiting and immediately escalate any concern about deterioration.
• Record care and observations accurately and contemporaneously.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Escalate any request or concern that falls outside the HCAs competence.

2. Core clinical-support duties

Subject to local policy, training and competency sign-off, duties may include:

• measuring and recording blood pressure;
• measuring pulse, respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation;
• measuring height, weight and body-mass index;
• undertaking basic physiological observations;
• completing approved early-warning or observation records;
• urinalysis and specimen handling;
• blood-glucose or other approved point-of-care testing;
• preparing patients and rooms for clinical assessment;
• assisting clinicians during minor procedures;
• cleaning and preparing reusable clinical equipment in accordance with policy;
• supporting mobility and safe positioning within assessed competence; and
• escalating abnormal observations promptly to the responsible clinician.
• The postholder must not independently interpret observations, diagnose a condition, alter treatment, discharge a patient or reassure a patient about abnormal results.

3. Duties following separate competency sign-off

Depending on service requirements and individual competencies, HCAs may also be asked to undertake:

• phlebotomy;
• 12-lead ECG recording;
• NHS or locally commissioned health checks;
• long-term-condition observations and monitoring;
• wound-care support;
• removal of sutures or clips;
• specimen collection;
• smoking-status recording and brief signposting;
• blood-pressure or cardiovascular-risk clinics;
• vaccination-clinic support;
• administration of specified medicines only where legally permitted, appropriately authorised and supported by organisational policy;
• spirometry or other diagnostic support where training and quality assurance are in place; and
• project-specific screening or prevention activities.

Inclusion on the Vertis bank does not automatically authorise the postholder to undertake these duties. Each enhanced competency must be evidenced, current and accepted by the organisation.

4. Chaperoning

• Act as a formal chaperone after completing the required training.
• Understand the purpose and boundaries of the chaperone role.
• Maintain an appropriate position during the examination or procedure.
• Remain attentive throughout and avoid undertaking another task at the same time.
• Raise concerns immediately if the postholder observes inappropriate behaviour or if the patient indicates discomfort or wishes the examination to stop.
• Ensure chaperone involvement is documented in accordance with local procedure.
• Escalate if the postholder cannot safely or appropriately act as chaperone.

Formal chaperoning is a core requirement of the HCA role in the example Hillcrest staffing model, alongside observations, patient flow and contingency support.

5. Recognition and escalation of deterioration

• Remain alert to visible or reported changes in a patients condition.
• Repeat observations when directed and within the approved protocol.
• Immediately notify the responsible clinician of abnormal observations or deterioration.
• Activate the site-specific emergency process when instructed or when urgent help is clearly required.
• Know the location of emergency equipment, oxygen and the automated external defibrillator, where provided.
• Support emergency care within training and competence.
• Call emergency services in accordance with local procedures.
• Document observations, escalation and actions accurately.
• Participate in emergency exercises and scenario-based training.

6. Patient flow and operational support

• Work with administrators and clinicians to maintain safe patient flow.
• Help monitor waiting-room occupancy and identify patients who may need clinical review.
• Prepare patients for assessment when directed.
• Support the reconciliation of patients expected from another service with those who arrive.
• Alert the team to delays, non-arrivals or patients who leave before assessment.
• Support handover between shifts and service locations.
• Provide limited contingency reception support only where trained, authorised and operationally appropriate.

Never allow operational pressures to result in clinical duties being undertaken without appropriate supervision.

7. Infection prevention and clinical environment

• Follow hand-hygiene and infection-prevention procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment correctly.
• Clean clinical surfaces and equipment between patients in accordance with local schedules.
• Maintain appropriate separation of clean and used items.
• Dispose of sharps, clinical waste and confidential material safely.
• Check that rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use.
• Report concerns about cleanliness, ventilation, water safety, waste, equipment or room condition.
• Complete assigned cleaning or room-readiness records.
• Support opening and closing checks for clinical rooms.
• Follow blood- and body-fluid spill procedures within training.

8. Equipment, supplies and stock

• Complete delegated checks of clinical equipment and emergency supplies.
• Check expiry dates and packaging integrity.
• Rotate stock and maintain agreed minimum levels.
• Report missing, damaged, expired or malfunctioning items.
• Ensure equipment has the required servicing, calibration or electrical-safety status before use.
• Store supplies securely and at the correct temperature where applicable.
• Complete equipment and stock records accurately.
• Do not use unfamiliar or unapproved equipment without training and authorisation.

9. Record keeping and clinical systems

• Record observations and care accurately on the approved clinical system.
• Use only the postholders own access credentials.
• Document escalation, chaperoning and other required activity.
• Follow downtime procedures if systems are unavailable.
• Keep paper records secure until they can be entered or transferred through the approved process.
• Report documentation errors promptly.
• Only access records required for the current assignment and patient care.

10. Safeguarding and patient welfare

• Recognise indicators of possible abuse, neglect, exploitation or risk.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns immediately through the appropriate route.
• Understand that safeguarding responsibility applies to adults and children.
• Maintain confidentiality while recognising that relevant concerns must be shared with authorised professionals.
• Support respectful, inclusive and trauma-aware care within the boundaries of the role.
• Seek advice whenever uncertain.

11. Bank working requirements

• Maintain current mandatory training and competency evidence.
• Provide accurate information about qualifications, experience and scope of practice.
• Accept only assignments for which the postholder is competent and appropriately authorised.
• Review the assignment brief before attending.
• Complete a local induction for each new site or service.
• Arrive punctually and remain for the full booked shift unless formally released.
• Wear the required uniform or clothing and visible identification.
• Notify the bank promptly of sickness, delay or inability to attend.
• Work flexibly across locations, service types and operating hours.
• Participate in supervision, audit and competency review.
• Immediately report any restriction that affects the postholders ability to practise safely.

Person Specification

Who We’re Looking For

Essential

• Venepuncture (Phlebotomy)
• ECG recording
• Basic wound care
• Taking and recording a full set of clinical observations
• Understanding of NEWS2 and recognising patient deterioration
• Ability to identify when escalation to a clinician is required
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Ability to work within competency boundaries
• Knowledge of accurate clinical record keeping
• EMIS experience is highly desirable
• Ability to navigate electronic patient record systems confidently
• Previous experience working as an HCA within a GP Practice, PCN, Urgent Care, Community Service or equivalent clinical setting
• Experience managing patients independently within the scope of an HCA role
• Confidence working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Professional, patient-centred approach
• Flexibility to work across PCU locations and service demands

Desirable

• Suture removal
• Wound closure/steri-strip application
• Care certificate completion (where applicable)
• Additional primary care competencies

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

Vertis Health

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Work closely with the Clinical Procurement Nurse Lead, to support medical colleagues, matrons, ward managers and other staff to achieve value through the use of the most appropriate clinical supplies, critically reviewing purchasing , practice and procedures.

Working as a liaison between the Procurement team and clinical teams.

Working with the Clinical Procurement Nurse Lead to review all clinical non pay spend and identify and develop divisional procurement projects, as part of the annual procurement work plan.

Develop close working relationships with the relevant internal divisional managers and senior management team to optimise products where this can be achieved, without compromising the quality of patient care and outcomes, whilst focussing on value.

Follow the guidance set out in the Clinical Product Optimisation Policy and supporting SOP to ensure that New Product Introduction and Optimisation projects are presented at the Clinical Product Optimisation group (CPOG). Take ownership and support clinical stakeholders to complete the relevant documentation and provide a presentation for CPOG.

Consider the sustainable impacts of products procured.

Provide expert specialist advice and support to clinical and non-clinical staff, off all levels, in relation to clinical procurement practices.

Identify and work with clinical experts within specialities to secure commitment to agreed purchasing plans and or product formularies. Responsibility for making product change recommendations to achieve better value for the organisation.

Support the embedding of clinical procurement procedures across the division ensuring that change is managed through the defined processes.

Assist in identifying key risk areas and ensure these are managed, reported and controlled.

Actively participate in collaborative initiatives at either local, regional or national level.

Lead on a portfolio of divisional clinical projects assigned by the Clinical Procurement Nurse Lead. Work with clinical staff and procurement staff and the data team to identify, analyse and present complex data on clinical products e.g. product choice, usage, trends, to underpin optimisation initiatives.

Liaise with category managers to undertake critical analysis of new product and potential suppliers as required from a clinicians perspective.

Provide product and project related support to clinical colleagues to support compliance and project uptake.

Promote best practice and governance across the Trust and wider Foundation Group in procurement matters.

Ensure compliance with Trust procurement policies and procedures across the Trust and Foundation Group.

Initiate and manage specific clinical product evaluation projects, considering existing local and national guidelines (e.g. NICE) and best practice, involving the product users at every stage and maintaining comprehensive documentation, inclusive of MIA if applicable.

Promote awareness and understanding within the Trust and the wider Foundation Group of the function and usage of products within the materials management (stock control) teams, increase understanding of clinical concerns and issues and the positive impact of effective clinical procurement strategies on the quality of patient care.

Address and deter practices which deviate from the processes outlined in the Trust Standing Financial Instructions, Procurement Policy and Process.

General Duties:

To maintain professional registration in line with the post holders professional body, i.e. NMC, HCPC.

Act in a professional manner, role modelling behaviours in line with Trust values and in accordance with their professional code.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please provide examples that demonstrate a significant period of relevant experience gained following qualification or graduation.
• Please provide examples that demonstrate substantial senior-level experience within a relevant clinical or functional setting.
• Please provide examples that demonstrate extensive, detailed specialist knowledge of one or more clinical specialties within hospital or community patient services.
• Please provide examples of your experience in undertaking product evaluations, including your role, the approach taken and the outcome achieved.

Desirable

• Please confirm whether you have experience of leading change management and, if so, provide a relevant example.
• Please confirm whether you have experience of establishing networks or groups that have delivered significant change and, if so, provide a relevant example.
• Please share whether you have experience of critically evaluating and analysing clinical patient pathways, products, treatments or services using recognised research methodologies and, if so, provide a relevant example.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Please describe your knowledge and experience of the supply chain function, including any category-specific products, equipment or services with which you have worked. How have you applied this knowledge to support effective procurement or supply decisions?
• Please provide an example of how you have applied relevant professional guidelinessuch as infection prevention and control, health and safety, or patient safetywhen evaluating or introducing a product, service or change.
• Please describe an occasion when you critically analysed complex information, data or spreadsheets and produced a clear written report. What conclusions or recommendations did you make, and how did you evaluate the resulting benefits or outcomes?
• Please provide an example of how you have used Excel to analyse spend data, assess procurement or supply options and identify best value. Please explain the approach you took and the impact of your analysis.
• Please describe a project that you managed collaboratively across teams or organisations. How did you maintain an inclusive and focused leadership approach, coordinate those involved, and use persuasion or influencing skills to achieve the required outcome?
• Please provide an example of how you have communicated complex information to groups or individuals within the wider healthcare economy. How did you tailor your approach and use tools such as PowerPoint, graphical representations or a communications matrix to support understanding and engagement?

Desirable

• Please confirm your knowledge of the procurement procedure.
• Give us an example of any experience of writing for publication and research.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Please demonstrate how you have used national clinical or category-specific guidance, research and policies to develop procurement strategies that meet or exceed national and local organisational goals and standards. Include a specific example and the outcome achieved.
• Please provide an example of when you have supported clinical or professional clients and/or suppliers in difficult or distressing circumstances. Explain how you approached the situation and the outcome.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSC or equivalent qualification or significant senior level clinical experience.
• Professional Registration i.e. RN, AHP, ODP.
• Significant post registration experience and evidence of continuing professional development post-graduation.
• Maintenance of clinical/professional registration ensuring in depth knowledge of clinical/functional skills and experience.
• Evidence of a leadership or management qualification or relevant experience.

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or working towards.
• ENB988 or SLAIP or equivalent qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts. Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both. Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care.

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Job overview

The post holder will work in all areas of the Maternity Service and is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, for mothers/parents and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, ensuring liaison with all relevant agencies.

This post is a transition post from training to practice, which will enable the post holder to obtain the required experience in clinical midwifery practice to successfully achieve the required competences that are essential to move through to a Band 6 role. In order to support this transition, the post holder will be supported through a twelve-month preceptorship programme by experienced midwives in each location.

They will maintain correct documentation in accordance with NMC Midwives Rules and Code of Practice.

The post holder will work in a variety of settings, undertake homebirth or hospital birth and work towards and maintain competencies for adult and neonatal resuscitation, suturing, cannulation and venepuncture as appropriate. In addition, they will take responsibility for a clinical area or workload in the absence of a more senior midwife; maintaining skills in all aspects of midwifery care on a rotational basis.

The post holder will provide a full range of health education, social care and advice to childbearing women/people; liaising with multi-disciplinary/agency groups to continually improve maternity care for childbearing women/people and their families, being responsive to the needs and obtain user views as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• To be accountable for her/his midwifery practice, which must always be in accordance with: -

The NMC Code - (2015)

NMC – Standards of proficiency for Midwives (2019)

The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Trust policies, procedures and philosophy of care.

• To maintain professional development in accordance with the NMC Rules.

• To proactively contribute to the implementation, delivery and maintenance of a Continuity of Care model provision as recommended as part of the Better Births report, and as per government initiative to improve birth outcomes for mothers and their babies.

• Maintain the records required by statute.

• Act as the professional lead for low risk women/people, promoting the normal birthing process.

• Work in partnership with other professional colleagues to care for women/people with complex needs.

• Maintain a professional, approachable disposition at all times with all members of staff, patients and their visitors.

• Deliver culturally competent midwifery care.

• To provide or support the delivery of Continuity of Carer to mothers/parents, babies & their families, as required by the needs of the service.

• Take and record histories of health, social and psychological factors, including full clinical assessments to determine individual health status.

• Work collaboratively with women/people, respecting their right to make informed decisions about their care, seeking informed consent prior to, for example, procedures, treatment, screening.

• Plan and deliver evidence-based midwifery care in partnership with the women/people.

• Provide a supportive relationship, acting as an advocate for women/people and their families at all times.

• Be competent after training and assessment to use medical devices necessary to deliver care, to monitor and make diagnosis.

• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout pregnancy and birth.

• Promote breast feeding and give support to improve health outcomes in the short and long term for both mother and baby. Give support to all women/people irrespective of their choice of method of feeding.

• Provide care to bereaved patients and their relatives, breaking bad news and support other staff as necessary.

• Be responsible for transferring care of women/people and babies across primary and secondary care settings and across professions, e.g., to midwife, health visitor, General Practitioner, Obstetrician, Paediatrician.

• Participate in in-service training and audit to maintain professional requirements and develop practice.

• Ensure that the giving and taking of reports is used to communicate with all members of the team, particularly regarding changes in patients and their progress.

• Be a resource to learners during their allocation to the Midwifery Department and to be actively involved in the teaching of student midwives and unqualified staff.

• Be aware of Safeguarding policies and procedures and take appropriate action to safeguard children.

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

The 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Satisfactory DBS / OH Clearance
• BSc Midwifery Degree
• Registered NMC Midwife

Experience

Essential

• Undertaken a Higher Education Training Programme in Midwifery

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)