Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake a range of laboratory tasks, including processing clinical specimens.
• Receive and sort clinical specimens, prioritising urgent samples.
• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously, whilst remaining calm and focused.
• Disposal of laboratory waste, using autoclaves.
• Handle telephone enquiries in an effective and efficient manner, in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Ensure all appropriate records are maintained and completed according to departmental policies
• Undertake data entry of patient and test information ensuring accuracy at all times

If this sounds just what you are looking for then we would genuinely love to hear from you!

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.

For additional information please seethe Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education with FIVE GCSEs at grade A* to C or 4 to 9, including Mathematics and English Language.

Desirable

• Science GCSE (grade A* to C or 4 to 9).

Experience

Essential

• Experience with the electronic handling of data.
• Customer service experience, including the handling of telephone calls.
• Experience of working flexibly and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Accurate and fluent keyboard skills.
• Prepared to handle clinical specimens.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work using own initiative but also able to work within a diverse team.
• Able to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• Be flexible, punctual and reliable.

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

What youll do

• Accurately label and dispense medicines from written and electronic prescriptions.
• Receive and check prescriptions, support reception and use the pharmacy computer systems.
• Help manage stock: order, receive, rotate and monitor expiry dates, assist with ward and departmental replenishment.
• Prepare pre-packed items and emergency drug boxes, support safe handling of controlled and specialist medicines.
• Support transport of medication between units and help coordinate supply with internal teams including oncology and manufacturing.
• Contribute to quality checks, tidy and efficient working areas, and assist in training pharmacy support staff.
• To support the pharmacy inpatient, oncology dispensaries and also the working in medicines management team to provide outstanding care to our patients

Who were looking for

• Someone with good oral and written communication, basic numeracy and literacy and confidence using computers.
• A reliable team player who can work under supervision, be able to follow formal procedures and prioritise tasks.
• An attentive person who can tell apart similar products, use initiative and ask for guidance when needed.
• Desirable: experience in a customer-focused role, stock control experience or recent hospital pharmacy exposure.

What we offer

• A collaborative, supportive team culture with flexible working
• Opportunities to learn across different pharmacy areas and the satisfaction of helping patients every day.
• NHS benefits including pension, annual leave and access to workplace development

If you want a purposeful, practical career where every shift matters, wed love to hear from you. Apply now with a CV and a few lines telling us why pharmacy interests you. You can start a career that puts patients first and builds real professional skills.

For additional information please see the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent to meet the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of numeracy and literacy at level 1.

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification/GCSE higher pass or above including maths, English and a science, or equivalent qualifications, or work experience that demonstrates comparable ability in a similar field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team work.
• Experience of Pharmacy or another customer focussed, caring field.
• Working with formal procedures.
• Compiling complex orders.
• Experience of stock control/handling.

Desirable

• Recent experience of hospital pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Counter Sales Qualification.
• Proactive attitude to ongoing training and assessment.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn to advance own skills and knowledge.
• Computer skills.
• Able to work flexibly and prioritise workload.
• Able to distinguish accurately between similar products.
• Able to use initiative whilst knowing when to refer.
• Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision.
• Safety and Security awareness.
• Able to work alone and/or flexibly in a team.
• Responsible and Professional behaviour.

Desirable

• Customer Care skills.
• Understanding of Stock control.

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

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
• Lead the HR process, recruitment, checks, contracts, appraisal and performance.
• Manage staffing levels within target budgets and line manage the management team
• Oversee staff induction and training, and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role.
• Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members and encourage team working.
• Support staff with training and development.
• Oversee complaints and significant events.
• Lead on HR issues implementing effective systems for the resolution of disputes and grievances.
• Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation.
• Prepare payroll and pensions ensuring accurate reporting.
• Support the Partnership and keep them informed of developments in primary care and shape strategy.
• Maintain ongoing CQC compliance.
• Support the Patient Participation Group.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements where required.

Co-ordinate intra-practice communications within the PCN

First point of contact for members of the PCN and other organisations for the delivery of PCN work, projects and schemes including the recruitment and retention of additional roles reimbursement scheme

Liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) and locality commissioners, attend meetings and promote collaborative working.

Monitor and scrutinize contractual and financial requirements for the PCN to protect the practice reputation and income.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Degree level certification
• Relevant management or finance qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience and success of communicating with and managing people
• Experience of working in teams; able to promote teamwork and employee satisfaction
• Excellent negotiating and conflict management skills
• Planning skills and ability to prioritise

Desirable

• Management experience in the NHS or in practice management
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

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

Wye Valley Surgery

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post Title -Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Pay Band - Band 4

Hours - 37.5

Location / Department - Therapies, Stroke/Neuro/Complex Care

Key Working Relationships -

Therapists and Line Managers in given speciality across the three sites, Therapies Management Team, Medical and Nursing Staff, other health care professionals and members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), support staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students, palliative care team, community equipment stores.

Risk Assessment -

This post involves frequent manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting sitting/standing, transferring, toileting, providing personal care, giving physical support during walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment/furniture. There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including repetitive techniques e.g. passive exercises, bed exercises, and an occasional requirement for intensive physical effort for several short periods throughout the day, including loading and unloading of equipment from transportation. The ability to safely use tools to adjust equipment is required. Close contact with patients frequently exposes the post holder to bodily fluids/infections e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit, and faeces. The above can be occasional and carried out within the acute hospital or within a patients home environment. The above requires the ability to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. The post holder may be required to lone work within the acute hospital or in patients home environments, e.g. the delivery and fitting of equipment (mobile phones are supplied when staff are working in the community).

There is frequent need for prolonged concentration and involvement in emotionally distressing situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death, and bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team members will be needed. Work pattern is often unpredictable with frequent interruptions/changes.

Job Purpose -

Working as part of the Therapy and wider MDT, Therapy Assistant Practitioners (TAP) use enhanced skills in a specialist area to provide direct high quality and effective therapeutic care and support to a defined group of patients. Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently (unsupervised) plan and deliver individual or group tasks where the understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out delegated tasks and plans is essential.

This role requires understanding of factual and theoretical knowledge of principles, policies, protocols, procedures, processes within a defined group of patients. Although work is guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, the post holder must be able to make judgements to plan activities assess, treat and progress/grade and adapt treatment of patients in line with competencies set and assessed by the Registered Therapist. This knowledge should be utilised to contribute to effective discharge planning as part of the MDT.

The post holder will also co-ordinate and assist with the training and management of other Therapy Support Workers, thus providing a quality and effective support service to the Therapy Team. They will contribute to service development and demonstrate personal development as well as being responsible for supervision of others and delegation of tasks to other non-registered staff.

The post holder will participate in the weekend service. The speciality being dependant on experience. This service may include the treatment of children.

Working hours will be dependent upon the service provided within each speciality, this may include 7-day working, working contracted hours within an extended daily pattern or participation in a relevant weekend /bank holiday rota.

Key Duties -

Detailed further in supporting information but in the following 8 domains -

Domain 1 - Formal Knowledge and Experience

Domain 2 - Supporting service users.

Domain 3 - Clinical, Technical and Scientific Roles and Responsibilities, Knowledge and Practice, Support, and Interventions.

Domain 4 - Communication and Information Management.

Domain 5 - Safe and Inclusive Environments.

Domain 6 - Research and Service Improvement.

Domain 7 - Leadership and Management.

Domain 8 - Personal and Professional Values and Behaviours.

WAHT Vision and Values -

The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment:

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.

To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people.

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 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 computer based. 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 on-going initiatives for an eventual smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.

A no smoking environment policy exists within all Trust premises including entrances and exits to hospital buildings and on other Trust property (with the exception of staff resident in staff residences, as these are the homes of staff). In June 2014, a ban was implanted which meant staff, contractors and volunteers were no longer permitted to smoke in any of the hospital grounds, including car parks.

Further to this, The Alexandra, Kidderminster and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals, have all become smoke free to all patients and visitors as of 17 June 2015. This means that, as well as staff, members of the public, patients and visitors are not allowed to smoke in any of the acute hospital grounds, including car parks.

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 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 co-operate 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.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Evidence of enthusiasm and commitment to the role in Worcestershire
• Proactive in self development
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Compassionate
• Evidence of appropriate personal attributes e.g. responsible, reliable, flexible, well-organised, initiative
• Evidence of good team working
• Ability to problem solve

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of Basic aims and principles of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of managing/ prioritising own caseload/working independently
• Ability to work autonomously using own Knowledge/skills and initiative in complex situations, acknowledging role boundaries
• Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
• Evidence of thorough, relevant self-development/ CPD activity
• Completion of broad-based competencies in therapy related skills
• Evidence of patient handling skills
• Computer Literate eg. Microsoft word, PowerPoint, outlook

Desirable

• Evidence of activities involving leadership /management skills
• Understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues
• Previous experience of Electronic Patient records

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior Therapy Assistant/or equivalent working with different patient groups/conditions
• Experience of working in an acute/healthcare setting with direct patient contact
• Evidence of work using a wide range of Therapy related skills including grading, adaptation and progression of interventions
• Evidence of supporting other staff to develop

Desirable

• Experience of organising and/or providing training to others
• Experience of group working
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A*-C)
• National Care Certificate
• A foundation degree Health and Social care or equivalent level 5 qualification and A-Levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s) Or as a level 5 apprenticeship (e.g. Assistant practitioner apprenticeship) Or equivalent clinical experience/expertise within an AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at healthcare related course e.g. Dementia awareness, stroke specialist seating.
• A relevant further education qualification eg BTEC (Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Right to work in the UK/Valid Visa
• Ability to meet the physical, emotional and challenging demands of the role
• Able to meet the moving and handling requirements of the post
• Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days, extended daily hours pattern as required
• Able to contribute to the Therapy Weekend and Bank Holiday rota
• Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post - Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or alternative mode of transport)

Desirable

• Able and willing to commute between sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Project Manager will play a central role in ensuring that all assigned projects are delivered efficiently on time, and within budget. This includes coordinating resources, managing risks, engaging stakeholders, and adapting to emerging needs. In addition to structured projects, the role will also involve the planning and execution of ad hoc change initiatives within SWASH+, ensuring agile and effective responses to service demands and digital transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning the planning of the project, developing the project initiation document and agreeing project milestones, timelines and resources.
• Coordinate with Clinical and Non-clinical staff the facilitation of changes to business processes needed to realise the benefits from new digital technology.
• Actively managing relationships with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders both within the trust and in other partner organisations.
• Managing project resources and their contribution to project delivery.
• Owning the development of key project documentation including project initiation document, risk and issue logs, financial tracker and benefits log.
• Identifying and mitigating issues and, when necessary, escalating them to the project board for support.
• Monitoring plans and overall progress and use of resources, taking corrective action where necessary to ensure that the deliverables of the project are produced on time, within budget and to the expected quality.
• Applying trust project management methodology (PRINCE2).
• Supporting the procurement process where necessary, working with external suppliers to hold them accountable for delivery of their scope of work.
• Identifying dependencies with other projects within and outside the SWASH+ Consortium and working with other members of the SMT and PACS Managers to ensure they are met.
• Communicating project plans, progress and issues through regular highlight reporting.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent specialist knowledge.
• Evidence of further professional development.
• PRINCE 2 Foundation or PRINCE 2 Practitioner certificate.

Experience

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative and effective working relationships with all project stakeholders and team members.
• Able to identify and apply project and programme methodologies with consideration to the scale and complexity of individual projects.
• Ability to work on own initiative, leading and motivating other staff to deliver set objectives on time and within target.

Desirable

• Demonstrable ability to lead large, complex projects.
• Previous experience of patient workflows, patient care and working within the NHS.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of benefits planning and management.
• Knowledge of service improvement tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of gathering user requirements and of user-centred design principles.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of diagnostic imaging services and systems (Specifically PACS & RIS).

Desirable

• Understanding of healthcare information and information systems.
• Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2).
• Understanding of current Information Governance legislation and policy.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you will provide specialist neurology services to support the reduction of waiting lists and improve patient access to neurological care. Working within an established NHS Trust, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred services while maintaining the highest clinical standards.

• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments for new and follow-up patients.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathies, movement disorders, and neuromuscular conditions.
• Deliver efficient outpatient clinics aligned with agreed activity targets and service requirements.
• Review referrals and determine appropriate investigation and treatment pathways.
• Develop and implement evidence-based management plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Request and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including MRI, CT imaging, EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and laboratory tests.
• Produce timely, accurate clinic letters and clinical documentation following each patient consultation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including specialist nurses, therapists, neurophysiologists, radiologists, and primary care clinicians.
• Provide specialist advice and support to referring healthcare professionals regarding neurological patient management.
• Identify patients requiring urgent intervention and ensure appropriate escalation and referral pathways are followed.
• Maintain compliance with GMC standards, NHS policies, clinical governance frameworks, and information governance requirements.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives where required.
• Ensure all clinical activity meets agreed productivity, quality, and patient experience standards.
• Contribute to the effective reduction of neurology waiting lists and achievement of service delivery objectives.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, professionalism, equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout service delivery.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Substantive post in the NHS
• CCT in Neurology (or equivalent).
• Excellent clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Specialist Registration on GMC

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

Medinet Clinical Services Limited

Address

Wycombe Hospital - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

Sutton Coldfield

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• Lead and develop a highquality, safe, effective and patientcentred clinical pharmacy service to General Medicine.
• Act as the named senior pharmacist for the speciality.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management for a small clinical pharmacy team, ensuring delivery against service priorities despite fluctuating workload and operational pressures.
• Work closely with the Pharmacist Team Lead and Clinical Services Lead to implement strategic objectives, workforce plans, service redesign and quality improvement.

Responsible for

• Day-to-day operational and clinical leadership of the General Medicine pharmacy team (rotational pharmacists and trainees)
• Delivery, quality, performance and ongoing development of the General Medicine clinical pharmacy service

Key Outcomes and Impact

• Safe, timely and effective medicines optimisation for complex acute medical patients.
• Resilient and well-led clinical pharmacy team capable of working under pressure while maintaining quality and staff wellbeing.
• Continuous service development aligned to Trust priorities, CQC standards and national guidance.
• Measurable improvement in medicines safety, clinical outcomes and financial stewardship.

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

Person Specification

Leadership & Management Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading or supervising pharmacists in a clinical environment.
• Experience of daytoday operational management, including workload prioritisation, rota planning or service coordination.
• Evidence of managing performance, supporting staff development and addressing challenges constructively.
• Ability to lead effectively in a highpressure, highworkload environment.

Desirable

• Formal linemanagement responsibility for clinical staff.
• Experience contributing to workforce planning, recruitment or service resilience planning.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of acute medical therapeutics.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and decisionmaking skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including influencing senior clinicians.
• Ability to analyse risk, make judgements under pressure and escalate appropriately.
• High level of professional credibility and autonomy in practice.

Desirable

• Experience using clinical information systems and data to inform service improvement.
• Experience supporting research or evaluation activity.

Service Development, Quality & Governance

Essential

• Evidence of leading or contributing to service development or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of audit, service evaluation or QI with demonstrable impact on patient care or safety.
• Experience developing or reviewing clinical guidelines, SOPs or pathways.
• Strong understanding of medicines governance, risk management and patient safety frameworks.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to influence service decisions.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to business cases or Trustwide strategic initiatives.
• Experience delivering medicines optimisation or costeffectiveness initiatives.

Education, Training & Professional Development

Essential

• Experience supporting the training and development of junior pharmacists.
• Ability to provide effective clinical supervision, feedback and coaching.
• Willingness to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes.

Desirable

• Experience as an educational supervisor, practice supervisor or assessor.
• Experience delivering education to multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm, BPharm or equivalent accredited pharmacy degree.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable experience at advanced practice level.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber.
• RPS Faculty membership or portfolio submission in progress.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in leadership, education or service improvement.

Experience

Essential

• Significant postregistration experience delivering clinical pharmacy services in an acute hospital setting.
• Substantial experience within General Medicine or acute medical specialties.
• Experience managing complex patients with polypharmacy, highrisk medicines and comorbidities.
• Demonstrated ability to practise at an advanced clinical decisionmaking level with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Experience across multiple medical subspecialties.
• Experience contributing to medicines optimisation across care transitions (admission, transfer, discharge).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

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

• Under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, you will be assisting the team with the provision of clinical care for a defined group of patients. In addition, you will take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare, safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff.
• Supporting patients with personal care, including maintaining hygiene this will involve working with bodily fluids and waste.
• Providing physical comfort for patients, whilst ensuring their privacy and dignity is always maintained.
• Washing and dressing patients and helping them to safely move around.
• Serving meals and providing support with eating and drinking.
• Helping maintain a clean and comfortable environment, including making beds and supporting infection control measures.
• Observing and monitoring patient condition and reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Recording information to patient administration systems and assist with other administrative duties.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative work environment.
• Bespoke induction into the organisation, supporting you throughout.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Pastoral support.

If youre ready to take on an exciting new challenge and grow with us, wed love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you are successful, you will be placed in our talent pool while you undergo pre-employment checks.

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship and is based on the Isle of Wight.

Please see attached Job Descriptionfor additional information.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction and code of conduct.
• Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
• Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations.
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Infection Prevention and Control and Health and Safety. This post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by a registered nurse (training will be provided).
• Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to registered nurse or appropriate professional.
• Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake personal care for patients and related tasks and activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/numeracy skills, including basic computer literacy, record keeping and time management.
• Teamwork, taking the initiative, multitasking, adaptability, organisational skills and emotional intelligence.
• Good observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting.

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths qualification at GCSE/Functional Skills at level 1 (or an internationally recognised equivalent).
• Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 3 months of appointment (Pro rata for part time employee).
• Complete Knowledge and Behaviour Framework within 6 months of appointment.
• Please upload a copy of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent International) qualifications to your application, without this information you will not be invited to interview. Please submit this on the second page of the application under Additional attachments

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in a Health-related subject or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work-based competencies.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in acute hospital setting, community setting or nursing home.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, you will be assisting the team with the provision of clinical care for a defined group of patients. In addition, you will take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare, safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff.
• Supporting patients with personal care, including maintaining hygiene this will involve working with bodily fluids and waste.
• Providing physical comfort for patients, whilst ensuring their privacy and dignity is always maintained.
• Washing and dressing patients and helping them to safely move around.
• Serving meals and providing support with eating and drinking.
• Helping maintain a clean and comfortable environment, including making beds and supporting infection control measures.
• Observing and monitoring patient condition and reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Recording information to patient administration systems and assist with other administrative duties.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative work environment
• Bespoke induction into the organisation, supporting you throughout
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Pastoral support

If youre ready to take on an exciting new challenge and grow with us, wed love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you are successful, you will be placed in our talent pool while you undergo pre-employment checks.

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.

Please see attached Job Description for additional information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths qualification at GCSE/Functional Skills at level 1 (or an internationally recognised equivalent).
• Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 3 months of appointment (Pro rata for part time employee).
• Complete Knowledge and Behaviour Framework within 6 months of appointment.
• Please upload a copy of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent International) qualifications to your application, without this information you will not be invited to interview. Please submit this on the second page of the application under Additional attachments

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in a Health-related subject or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work-based competencies.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in acute hospital setting, community setting or nursing home.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction and code of conduct.
• Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
• Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations.
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Infection Prevention and Control and Health and Safety. This post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by a registered nurse (training will be provided).
• Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to registered nurse or appropriate professional.
• Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake personal care for patients and related tasks and activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/numeracy skills, including basic computer literacy, record keeping and time management.
• Teamwork, taking the initiative, multitasking, adaptability, organisational skills and emotional intelligence.
• Good observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting.

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

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective Obstetrics.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients both within Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine.
• Ability to undertake independent fetal medicine ultrasound lists.
• Ability to provide expert advice and clinical support to junior and consultant colleagues in Obstetrics.
• Ability to contribute to Obstetric on call rota including acute Obstetrics care.

Desirable

• Experience at working in Obstetrics at consultant level.

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.
• Ability to act as an educational and/or clinical supervisor.

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.

Research Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Entry on Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via;
• CCT or Portfolio Pathway (was CESR)
• or
• European Community Rights
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent.
• ATSM/SITM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward and Fetal Medicine or pre-natal diagnosis.

Desirable

• Higher degree.
• Subspeciality training in Maternal and Fetal medicine.

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

The Bucks Breast Unit provides a comprehensive service including Breast Screening. It is located in a state-of-the-art purpose built unit at Wycombe Hospital with co-located imaging and biopsy facilities. The Unit is busy, with approximately 6,000 symptomatic referrals, 20,700 women screened annually and over 500 new breast cancers a year (screening and symptomatic). All elective operating takes place within the dedicated Surgical Treatment Centre at Wycombe Hospital for day surgery and inpatient admissions. We are able to offer a full range of breast procedures including oncoplastic breast conservation and mastectomy with immediate and delayed reconstruction. There is close collaboration with the Plastic Surgery unit and we offer on-site free-flap immediate reconstruction, and jointly operate on complex cases. There are regular breast reconstruction awareness evenings and commencing shortly an oncoplastic MDM.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCS/FRCS
• ATLS

Experience

Essential

• Experience at ST3+ level of General/Breast Surgery in relevant specialties
• Ability to manage surgical patients as the senior surgical opinion on site
• Clinical and technical skills appropriate to the grade
• Special Clinical interest in Breast Surgery
• Evidence of recent audit
• Good grasp of audit methodology, and practice of Clinical Governance

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage own workload
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with a specialist surgical team
• Flexibility to cover for colleague's duties as and when required by the needs of the service
• Ability to lead/supervise more junior doctors
• Ability to organize self and team for daily clinical work
• Ability to use relevant IT systems
• Additional relevant skills and achievements to post
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• Relevant publications an asset
• Management and leadership skills
• Communication skills training
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice in the UK
• Ability to travel to multiple sites

Trust Values

Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

While working as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within the ED team you will provide care to a range of patients within your scope of practice. To contribute to the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post holder will be required to take charge of specific areas of the department or as a whole and assist with the smooth running of the department whilst being supported by the band 7 team and professional development training team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse PIN

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience in the Emergency Department as a band 5.
• Extended clinical skills relevant to the Emergency Department nursing.
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards within 18 months of commencement of post.
• Understanding of policies and legislation relevant to the ED.

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Advance life support trained.
• Trauma Course.
• Experience of managing a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

For full Job description see supporting documents.

As a Band 6 Radiographer at WAHT there is an expectation that you will use your experience and knowledge to support both staff and service users where appropriate. This also includes any modality Leads and site leads.

As such you will be expected to:

Maintain Clinical skills

Support the department in delivering continuous high quality care.

The post holder will be expected to have developed substantial postgraduate knowledge. Be able to take day-to-day responsibility when necessary for the area in which they are working.

The post holder will provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff.

Support the effective management and leadership of required services which will include organising workload, staffing and stock control.

Ensure operational standards are met to maintain effective service delivery.

Demonstrate effective communication with all staff including site / modality leads.

Support in the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care.

Contribute towards service development and undertake clinical audit activity within specialist services as required.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise supporting in the delivery of complex imaging techniques.

A Band 6 radiographer is regarded as a senior clinical member of staff and as such will fulfil the requirements of their role within the imaging team by demonstrating specialist knowledge and expertise and by having responsibility within their given area. The Radiographer will be able to recognise limitations in which they should consult their senior.

To ensure that patients are professionally cared for during the examination and their time in the department

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Clinical and Service Provision

To work independently as a Radiographer to a high professional standard and performing a wide variety of examinations within protocol, ensuring patient safety and providing assistance and guidance to qualified and unqualified staff in order to maintain these standards.

Effectively liaise with multi-disciplinary colleagues, patient and carers as required.

Triage referrals from a variety of sources/manage clinical priorities according to agreed protocols, working practices and KPIs.

Work autonomously to the standard set by the Directorate delivering individualised direct patient care.

Can work within a team and where required lead a small speciality team in order to deliver effective direct patient care, managing workflow and prioritising patients.

• Maintain up to date clinical competence and the highest professional standards.
• Practice within a risk benefit framework, having regard to the Biological effects of Radiation and IRMER Legislation where appropriate.

Ensure adherence to the pause and check and where required ensure that all generated images are appropriately and correctly labelled in line with trust requirements,

Where appropriate escalate image findings and where necessary carry out additional or adaptation of imaging.

Where there is a requirement, supply administer medicines within the legal framework and associated PGD.

Provide a seamless high quality service from referral through to justification, authorisation, imaging and intervention.

Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for the patient to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions related to their examination, intervention and management.

Escalate any concerns via the radiographic / professional structure as required.

To ensure the agreed quality standards for imaging services are met in accordance with local and national KPIs as required.

Report and raise concerns related to safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required, being conversant with trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental capacity and consideration of deprivation of liberty and the application of the principles of PREVENT(counter terrorism awareness)

Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between health care professionals.

Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained with accurate complete and up to date information regarding patient care and are kept in accordance with trust and directorate standards and processes.

Support the quality and standards of care provided by the team in clinical areas. Escalate any concerns to the appropriate line manager.

To work within the HCPC standards of proficiency for Radiographers and standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Where required participate in rosters that incorporate extended 7 day working and work on different sites in accordance with service needs.

Ensure that all equipment belonging to, and within radiology is operating safely. Report and stop the use of equipment where there is any risk to the patent, staff or itself.

Report and defects malfunctions or faults to the appropriate manufacturer. Record all actions taken with respect to such equipment and notify your line manager or site lead of actions taken.

Ensure the maintenance of safe, clean and tidy working environments, particularly the adherence of infection control procedures and promote and ensure the same among all staff.

Expected to participate in role expansion where required.

Demonstrate a flexible approach towards the hours and days of work, will participate in work and duties as required relevant to both the directorate and wider hospital.

To participate in any out of hours rota already established or established in the future.

Can where required undertake venepuncture and IV cannulation for administration of contrast media, IV flush and other maned medicines pertinent to departmental examination protocols in accordance with relevant PGD To deputise in the absence of the modality lead/deputy

Take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients and others. To report any accidents/incidents to a senior member of staff and on the datix system

To play an active role in clinical governance and demonstrate through everyday practice.

Be a RPS (with training) as required.

Professional Leadership

Support on the implementation and training of new techniques and equipment whilst ensuring that consistent competencies are achieved, signed off and documented in the appropriate way.

Support where required to ensure appropriate staffing of an area, liaising with other areas of the department to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained. To support with organising cover for both in and out of hours shifts i.e. when unavoidable absence occurs at short notice etc,,,

To escalate issues arising that impacts on service delivery to the modality leads and service managers.

To support with risk assessments associated with service provision or changes in practice.

Where relevant, observe and ensure adherence to IRR and IRMER in accordance with trust policies, procedures and local rules.

Where appropriate ensure the radiation safety of all individuals, in relevant working environments in accordance with the current IRR

When entitled to do so by the employer, undertake practitioner and operator roles within current IRMER and all amendments as appropriate to professional practice.

Promote team working, build rapport and collaborative working practices with multi-disciplinary teams. Liaise with inter hospital departments and personnel across organisational and professional groups. Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with other disciplines and organisations.

Act as a clinical role model demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and provide support and advice to other staff when necessary.

Participate in supporting staff on induction and training with regards to competency sign off.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or degree accepted for registration with the HCPC State registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• SOR IV injection certificate of competence
• Relevant post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years comprehensive MRI experience
• Experience of out of hours working
• Demonstrate experience in performing Quality Assurance
• Demonstrate experience in organising self and others, taking initiative and working without supervision
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement
• Experience in working in NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience and awareness of change within Radiology and new developments within MRI
• Experience in more specialist MRI imaging e.g. Cardiac MRI

Knowlege

Essential

• To understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of MHRA guidelines pertaining to MRI.

Desirable

• Good awareness of current National NHS priorities
• Good awareness of GIRFT / NICE guidelines relevant to MRI

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

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services

Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.

Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatient

Undertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.

Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and development

To ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.

Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered t

Lead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.

Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areas

Recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenue

I Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.

Key Duties

The post holder will

Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.

Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.

Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.

Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:

Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs

Identifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staff

Recommending best treatment

Substantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.

Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.

Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.

Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:

Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses

Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.

Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.

Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.

Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.

Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets including

Managing the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.

Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.

Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.

Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.

Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.

Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and Counselling

Ensure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.

Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapy

Ensure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.

Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chart

Pro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies

Assess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.

Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.

Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.

Managerial Responsibilities

Manage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.

Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students

Develop and maintain good internal communications within the department.

Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issues

Ensure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessible

Planning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.

Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.

Financial Responsibilities

Produce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.

Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approval

Identify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.

Service Development and Business Planning

Develop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.

Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.

Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.

Research and Clinical Audit

Ensure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislation

Ensure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.

Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development

Person Specification

Additional information

Essential

• Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals.
• Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing).
• Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management.
• Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff
• Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made.
• Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use.
• Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit.
• Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients
• Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff
• Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
• Able to work with initiative and innovation.
• Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians.
• Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding.
• Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff.

Experience

Essential

• Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate
• Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT
• Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit.
• Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system
• Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors

Desirable

• Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy
• Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development.
• Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards.

Desirable

• Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
• Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• POM certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of SOCAP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit

Other

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
• Experience of delivering health education

Desirable

• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue

275 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow

South Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Key Attributes

Essential

• Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits.
• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements
• Car Driver with access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Key Attributes

Essential

• Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits.
• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements
• Car Driver with access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the reception/admin team will include direction from the assistant practice manager via the practice manager. These may be varied dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English A to C
• IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• EMIS Web experience

Desirable

• Patient care / patient support

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and virtually.
• Must be able to always work in a calm and courteous manner.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Experience of dealing with the public (GP practice desirable).
• Neat and tidy in appearance with appropriate work attire.
• Good IT skills (word, excel, emails, docman, accurx).
• Worked previously in general practice. Knowledge of EMIS WEB.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP surgery.

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

Alexandra Group Medical Practice

Address

Glodwick Primary Care Centre

137 Glodwick Road

Oldham

Lancs

OL4 1YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide competent and skilled care of women with Urogynaecological problems working within a multidisciplinary team. Care will be provided under both direct and indirect supervision within due regard for local and national guidelines

To work as a specialist nursing resource within the outpatient setting not simultaneously as a registered nurse member of the clinic staff.

The Urogynaecology specialist nurse will sit within the Specialist Nurse rota and be available to attend specialist clinics across the county Monday to Friday to ensure Urogynaecology patients needs are met.

To assist with the further development of and provide day to day clinical care within the Specialist Urogynaecology Service for Worcestershire.

To provide effective leadership to more junior staff and to act as a positive role model.

As a member of the gynaecology directorate multidisciplinary team to have responsibility for ensuring assessment of care needs, development and evaluation of programmes of care ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients.

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in primary and secondary and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.

To contribute to the continuing development of practice to all members of the directorate. To supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff as appropriate.

To liaise closely with the Lead Urogynaecology nurse and any external mentors to ensure training needs are being met.

To act in the best interests of the patient in situations where they are unable to make an informed choice for themselves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical

With indirect supervision to be responsible for the day-to-day care of urogynaecological patients visiting the department. Assessment of care needs to include simple and complex clinical problems of the patient.

Specialist nursing duties may include but are not limited to:

Pre and post operative visiting of Urogynaecology patients

Management of women with vaginal pessary including audit and database

Ante natal and post-natal visiting as requested by Obstetric team

Enhance the communication link between primary and secondary care multidisciplinary team

Assist with patients positioning, and placement of lines for urodynamic testing.

Carry out simple Urodynamic testing including reporting of results.

Perform stand-alone flow studies

Perform bladder scanning

Insertion / changing of vaginal pessary for prolapse management

Teaching of Clean intermittent self-catheterisation

Review of conservative management pathways as part of a planned programme of care

Attendance at monthly MDT meeting

Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the patient whose needs may be predictable or unpredictable and / or unstable and changing to ensure delivery of high standards of care

To attend and complete any courses required by the trust or the BSUGs to ensure safe clinical development and competency

To identify the requirements of the patient needs in elective / emergency situations and have the knowledge and skills to act accordingly

To establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters to overcome any problems in communication and to ensure that appropriate information is shared, and patient needs are met.

To support and involve patients / clients / carers relatives and liaise with and coordinate other members of the primary and secondary care multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of individualised care.

To be responsible for maintaining patients records within agreed standards to ensure the care management plan is communicated to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Adopt a positive approach to infection control, actively contributing to infection control policy and practice.

2. Management / Leadership

To contribute to the effective use of physical, financial and human resources

To provide training when requested to new registered and non-registered staff i.e HCAs and student nurses. To provide advice and support ensuring safe and effective care and that educational needs are met.

Contribute to discussion, debate and influence change in practice underpinned by research that is evidence based. This will include assisting the lead nurse in development of guidelines and policy with specific reference to endometriosis.

Act as a team leader where appropriate ensuring effective teamwork and promote healthy working relations with support from mentor /trainer.

Monitor and maintain own and others health, safety and security

To work within an ethical framework utilising the NMC code of conduct, defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department, organisation to promote safe and effective evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement.

To understand and take ownership of own training pathway with due consideration of the requirements of the BSUG

In the absence of the Lead Urogynaecology nurse when asked to take charge of an identified area of work and manage the standards of care and daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of junior staff to ensure smooth running of the area.

3. Education and Continuing Professional Development

To maintain competency and produce evidence demonstrating continued professional development in the role of the specialist nurse for urogynaecology.

To be conversant and comply with trust policies and regulations ensure attendance at trust mandatory training sessions and those deemed necessary to role. To identify with Lead Nurse and Consultant when further competency / development is required.

To participate in personal / career development plan to maintain and develop attitudes, skills and knowledge facilitating personal and professional growth to maximise contribution to and quality of service delivery.

To support the personal and professional growth of new, registered and non-registered staff, in order to maximise their contribution to and quality of service delivery.

To participate fully in the implementation of staff personal development plans to facilitate on-going development.

4. Quality / Research and Development

To contribute to the audit of Urogynaecology services and develop a working knowledge of reporting system and quality initiatives within field of Urogynaecology.

Demonstrate research awareness and ability to participate in and regularly support on-going research in nursing / medical practice, clinical trials, medical research and equipment testing.

To work within an ethical and legal framework utilising the NMC code of professional conduct, defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the department / organisation to promote safe and effective evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement.

To work within the guidance described within the BSUG accreditation statement.

Propose changes within own area of work using evidence-based practice.

Report and investigate when delegated incidents in relation to urogynaecology nurse role and services using the DATIX reporting system.

5. Professional

To always maintain a professional attitude developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council Standards and Guidelines.

To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the Lead Urogynaecology nurse

Participate in research projects where appropriate, report findings within a multidisciplinary framework.

Implement research where appropriate.

6. Personnel.

Participate in devising induction programmes for newly appointed staff.

To assist the Department manager in monitoring staff performance when requested.

To assist Lead Urogynaecology nurse in the maintenance of day-to-day discipline within the department.

To inform the Lead nurse / responsible consultant of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance, and taking appropriate action where required.

This job description will be subject to discussion and periodic review and may subsequently be changed by mutual agreement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration, post-registration qualification in urogynaecology or relevant to speciality, First Degree in health-related subject (or equivalent) or be willing to undertake Experience in gynaecological/female urological nursing/continence care at least 3 years, Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification in urogynaecology / women's health Higher degree in health-related subject (or to undertake within a year of being in post)

Experience

Essential

• Teaching experience, research experience, knowledge of statistics & report writing. Recognised advanced practice assessment skills, including physical assessment; history-taking; electing and recommending appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions Adequate computer literacy skills Ability to deliver informal lectures to a high standard Ability to deliver informal lectures to a high standard Ability to set and monitor standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Podiatry professional degree qualification.
• Registration with Health Professions Council.
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
• Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development
• Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings.
• Evidence of Specialist study and training in Diabetes e.g. SOCAP/COP/RCOP Diabetic Foot Module; Post graduate study.
• Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute and community setting.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber status
• Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations Training
• Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings
• Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute and community setting.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NICE Diabetes clinical guidelines and NSF in Diabetes
• Good inter-personal skills needed to liaise with Diabetes Consultants and other specialists in this field.
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time
• Ability to deal professionally and objectively with distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate
• The ability to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Other

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Centre for Health and Social Care

275 Alexandra Ave,

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE Undergraduate Coordinator:

Undergraduate Teaching Academy

PAY BAND Band 4

HOURS Full time

REPORTS TO: Administrative Lead & Deputy Administrative Lead

Undergraduate Teaching Academy

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Administrative Lead & Deputy Administrative Lead

Undergraduate Teaching Academy

JOB PURPOSE

The Undergraduate Teaching Academy operates across the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and this post is responsible for assisting the Administrative Lead in the smooth running of the administration service that supports undergraduate medical education at the Trust.

The post holder will be required to work closely with colleagues in the Undergraduate Teaching Academy and with colleagues at each of the Trusts Education Centres, including Consultants, Teaching Fellows, Clinical Skills Facilitators, Simulation faculty and administration staff and also work on their own initiative to help provide an efficient, professional and friendly service and in order to provide specific placement timetables/teaching programmes to achieve student learning outcomes.

The Undergraduate Teaching Academy accommodates students from both Warwick, Birmingham and Three Counties Medical Schools. Students attend their MBChB clinical placements and each University supplies a curriculum to achieve the MBChB Degree, with each year having specific placements. The Undergraduate Teaching Academy provides a service and a responsibility to the universities to put timetables/teaching programmes in place for each placement whether individual or generic in order that learning objectives can be met to produce foundation doctors in line with the GMC Outcomes for Graduates https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/standards-and-outcomes/outcomes-for-graduates/outcomes-for-graduates

Standards need to be reached and sustained as failure to do so means that student numbers may be reduced/removed which impacts directly on Trust income.

This role has a countywide remit so the postholder will be required to provide cover at each of the Undergraduate Offices.

DIMENSIONS

The post has no supervisory responsibility. The Trust currently takes medical students from the University of Birmingham and University of Warwick Medical Schools.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Administration Manager, Academy Head, Deputy Academy Head, Consultants, other clinical and non clinical staff involved in undergraduate education, medical students, accommodation officer, other users of the Centre

External

Staff at the Medical Schools at local universities

Other external users of the Medical Education Centres

RISK ASSESSMENT

Work with display screen equipment and electrical equipment when setting up courses and meetings.Occasional moving of furniture/room dividers to alter room settings in the Centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for ensuring that rooms/clinical spaces are booked relating to the preparation of timetables, teaching and related to the correct parties.

To manage and organize induction programmes for affiliated university students years, liaising with colleagues to deliver specific sessions, welcome and admin packs, updating documents as necessary either paper based or electronically via WAHT UG website.

To deputize for Administration Manager as necessary to present student inductions.

To gain and understand knowledge of procedures and practices relating to Undergraduate Medical Education and individual year placements, in order to prepare specific timetables/teaching programmes/standard procedures relating to the MBChB curriculum subject to overview by Administration Manager.

To monitor and update student placement database, identifying and escalating matters of concern to Administration Manager.

To communicate and negotiate with colleagues, eg, consultants, speciality doctors, nurses etc. to provide teaching opportunities in a demanding environment to ensure that student learning objectives are met.

Responsible for ensuring colleagues and students are aware of changes to timetables/teaching programmes either via email or the utilization of a live timetable platform.

To act as primary point of reference for all undergraduate enquiries and to provide empathy to colleagues and students in sensitive, confidential situations, identifying and escalating matters of concern to Administrative Lead.

Responsible for liaising with Senior Academy Tutors in relation to a specific placement to arrange weekly meetings, teaching and End of Placement reviews.

Assist with the organization, preparation and completion of paperwork for end of semester/student block evaluations liaising with Senior Academic Tutors and ensuring assessments etc. are uploaded onto the correct University software, eg, Canvas.

To provide cover for Band 3 Admin Officer as and when appropriate.

To ensure that all documents, electronic and paper based are kept and maintained to GDPR standard as directed by Administration Manager.

To provide cover when necessary on the WRH/AGH site, and to cross cover/ deputize for the Administrative Lead as and when necessary.

To prepare for and assist at undergraduate examinations held on both the Alexandra and Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites including patient liaison and catering etc.

To provide contacts/introductions to assist medical students in organizing additional opportunities throughout the Trust, eg, paramedic shift/morgue attendance/additional clinics etc. including the shadowing of current junior medical staff identifying the need to escalate to Administrative Lead as and when necessary.

To attend meetings, as appropriate for our affiliated universities to ensure knowledge and understanding is kept up to date regarding changes in curriculum etc.

To support the Administrative Lead in the preparation of all material and visits in respect of quality assurance visits etc. as appropriate

To support the Administrative Lead in the preparation of all material and visits in respect of quality assurance visits etc. as appropriate

Please see attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Educated to Diploma level

Desirable

• Willing to undertake further training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to approach to duties and able to use own initiative if required
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Able to work as part of a team
• Willingness to assist other education centre users as required

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Competent in the use of MS Office, ability to produce documents in a range of formats
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with staff at all levels, including an ability to communicate sensitively, tactfully or assertively as required
• Confident telephone manner
• Good organisational skills
• Able to produce accurate and timely work.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise work effectively

Desirable

• Knowledge of structure of NHS and medical terminology
• Basic understanding of medical education

Experience

Essential

• Good organisational and administrative skills, evidenced by previous experience in an administrative role

Desirable

• Experience of a medical setting

Other job requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to travel locally between sites, or off-site meetings as required.
• Committed to continued personal development of self.
• Able to undertake manual handling duties for example to set up rooms for planned courses or examinations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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