Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will maintain the highest professional and technical standards of radiotherapy.

The post holder will need to maintain core clinical skills. This will includestatutory skills, Trust mandatory skills for clinical staff and all radiotherapy specific skills required to perform the role of a Radiotherapy Radiographer. The clinical skills framework for the radiotherapy department will include the full range of skills which are expected of the post holder and will be updated periodically.A flexible approach to work is essential to meet the service needs of thedepartment and hours of work may vary with occasional weekend and public holiday working on a planned and on-call basis. Post holders may be rotared to work at either the Royal Surrey County Hospital or East Surrey Hospital sites and may be asked to travel between the sites at short notice to cover sickness. To verbally give an explanation of the treatment procedure to the patient and carer answering any questions they may have. Furthermore, you will provide reassurance during the procedure and advise them as to their care and management during a course of radiotherapy.To make a professional assessment during the initial patient interview as to their requirements for further support in relation to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs and refer to other professionals as appropriate. This will be an on-going assessment during their course of treatment.To communicate efficiently and effectively with both internal and external professionals in the provision of information related to patient care.To have the ability to communicate to a high level, including the ability tomanage sensitive information and to deal with anxious and demandingpatients and their carers using exemplary diplomacy and persuasion. To negotiate, liaise with and advise with other sections of the department in respect of the patient pathway to ensure that the department is offering a coherent seamless service. To attend multi-disciplinary and operational radiotherapy treatment meetings to receive and impart both clinical and operational knowledge and report back to the treatment unit team when relevant.To communicate any operational issues, i.e. machine breakdown to theOperational Manager for appropriate managerial decisions.To clearly communicate with the technical services department and medical physics staff relevant technical data relating to the treatment units and the operation of them that may affect the safety of their operation, i.e. Radiation safety.To achieve personal competence in simple and complex treatmenttechniques associated with the treatment unit to which you are rotared.To assist the senior radiographer in the technical training of students andtrainee assistant practitioners in the safe and accurate manipulation of the treatment unit equipment and accessories.To assist the senior radiographer in the clinical and theoretical training ofstudents and trainee assistant practitioners in simple treatment techniques within the scope of your competence.To participate in the student assessment, discussion and meetings relevant to the on-going training of students within the department.To undertake obligatory training associated with new equipment that may be away from your normal place of work.

To be technically competent to safely and accurately manipulate thetreatment unit and accessories to which you are rotated.To be responsible for, or to be responsible in conjunction with the SeniorRadiographer in charge for the routine quality assurance checks on thetreatment unit every morning, reporting any faults or unsafe equipment.To accurately input and check clinical data into the department networkdatabase and hospital patient administration system.To report any unsafe equipment / conditions to the Senior Radiographer in charge of the treatment unit to prevent hazards to patients, staff and visitors.To ensure that the treatment room is tidy, clean and fully stocked with allnecessary equipment and consumables and stationary.To participate in the daily efficient time management of the treatment unit and patient workload. A treatment unit may have an average of 40 50 patients per day scheduled for treatment within the nominal opening hours of the department.To participate in the scheduling and organisation of an individual patienttreatment appointment, or schedule a course of appointments under thesupervision of the senior radiographerTo directly supervise the clinical activities of assistant practitioner, trainee assistant practitioners and student staff within the treatment unit environment.To carry out accurate delivery of simple and complex treatment byinterpretation of treatment data.To make a professional judgement by applying a critical and analyticalapproach to a treatment situation if deviations from treatment protocol occurs and report to the Senior Radiographer in charge for further management.To make an autonomous professional clinical assessment as to the fitness of the patient to proceed with the proposed treatment on a daily basis.Proceeding to treatment if considered fit to do so.To communicate any concerns or findings with regards to the patients fitness for treatment to the Senior Radiographer in charge and Clinical Oncologists for further management. To understand and therefore manage the side effects of radiotherapytreatment to assist and support the patient during their course of treatment.To assist the patient to achieve the required treatment position and make reasonable assessment of their physical and mental ability to co-operate with the intended procedure.To assess the patient with respect to the Trusts manual handling protocols.To complete the manual handling risk assessment as appropriate To participate in the on-set quality assurance of patient treatment delivery byscheduling and taking radiographic/digital images during treatment as per department protocol.To accurately label radiographic images pertaining to the treatment of the patient in accordance with department protocolsTo participate in the rotation of staff into the Simulator, Planning andOncology CT Scanner to enhance your clinical skills in these areas and gain a basic competency of practice.To calculate accurate radiation treatment doses for individual patients from the dose charts and treatment data provided, and ensure compliance with the department checking procedures.To be familiar with, and utilise the department record and verify system to assist with the daily treatment of patients.To re-confirm patient consent to proceed with the treatment as proposed by the Clinical Oncologist answering any patient concerns as appropriate as a competent professional.Regularly deal with aggressive pathologies and bodily fluids produced as a result of the specificity of the disease.To follow the policies which are determined by the departmental and hospital management teams and propose changes to working practices or procedures for your own work area when relevant These will be set out in procedures, protocol and work instructions among other documents and will be updated periodically. You will not be required to lead developments, but will be expected to comment on policies, procedures or possible developmentsbeing managed by colleagues.Accurately manually document all clinical data from the treatment of thepatient onto the patient treatment record card for use by other staff groupswithin the department as per department protocol.To utilise the department record and verify systems to confirm the dailytreatment delivery electronically as per protocol.To provide written documentation of clinical information relating to thetreatment of the patient in the patient hospital notes.To file as appropriate medical information into the patients hospital notes.To record and report accurately any machine faults into the machine log bookfor assessment by the technical team.To participate in the research, development and audit of new treatmenttechniques adopting an analytical and critical approach.keep up to date with best practice in radiotherapy treatment delivery locally and nationally and contribute to the implementation of evidence based clinical practice.To understand and therefore treat patients within the scope and practice ofthe Radiotherapy Trial portfolio. This will be guided by approved procedures, policies, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), goodpractice, established precedents and understand what results or standards are to be achieved. You will be managed by a more senior Radiographer but will not expect to be directly supervised.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• HCPC Registration
• BSc Radiotherapy or DCR (T)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Use of computerised department record and verify systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a radiotherapy department on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment
• Experience of collaborating with other staff-groups
• Post-registration Experience
• Experience of IGRT and/or IGRT

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent to include Mathematics and English
• Background in Adult Social Care and / or Health Care administration

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Experience of a wide range of IT packages including MS Office, ESR systems, Procurement systems
• Ability to interact courteously and confidently with other people
• Strong organisational skills
• Maintaining confidentiality of colleagues and service users
• Ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day, if required, using car, public transport, car-sharing etc.

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of the services provided by Kent Adult Social Services/Kent County Council/Health
• Understanding of Equality and Diversity
• Understanding of health and safety issues within the workplace

Ability To Manage

Essential

• Ability to manage own time effectively and achieve deadlines
• Maintain attention to detail, even under pressure
• Commitment to personal development

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will maintain the highest professional and technical standards of radiotherapy.

The post holder will be required to participate in the induction, supervision and teaching of staff within the clinical environment enabling them to achieve the required level of clinical competence. The post-holder will deputise for the Operational Manager as required including at internal and external meetings. The post holder will need to maintain core clinical skills. This will includestatutory skills, trust mandatory skills for clinical staff and all radiotherapyspecific skills required to perform their team leader role. The clinical skillsframework for the radiotherapy department will include the full range of skillswhich are expected of the post holder and will be updated periodically.

A flexible approach to work is essential to meet the service needs of thedepartment and hours of work may vary between 7am 7pm with someweekend and public holiday working on a planned and on-call basis. Postholders may be rotated to work at either the Royal Surrey County Hospital orEast Surrey Hospital site and may be asked to travel between the sites. Ifasked to work at the site which is not the post holders base, notice will begiven in accordance with departmental procedures.Main Duties and Responsibilities: To help manage the day to day running of their designated work area. To help manage the patient flow and patient bookings. To deliver the preparation and planning of radiotherapy treatment as referredby the Clinical Oncology Consultants. To be aware of treatment waiting times and treatment outcome data andsupport the development of strategies, alongside clinical colleagues, thatenables effective management. To help support business planning alongside Operational Managers in pursuitof best practice and service developments and requirements. To meet regularly with the other team leaders and the Operational Managerswith regard to departmental management. Design and update protocols and ways of working.Responsible for working with others to ensure the smooth and appropriateimplementation and integration of new ways of working.Liaise with the other team leaders and Operational Managers giving highlyspecialised advice as appropriate, troubleshooting where necessary andproviding technical support when required including liaising outside thedepartment. Provide continuity between pre-treatment, planning andtreatment as appropriate. Act as a recognised technical/clinical resource for the wider multidisciplinaryteam giving highly specialised advice, as required, and act as a key link withthose external to the Trust for the specialist area. To support the other team leaders and Operational Managers as required inall sections of the department. Attend/take an active part in relevant meetings and forums to promoteintegration of standards and development of relevant project areas. Create new and revise current protocols, liaising with appropriate personnelto ensure they are practicable and that necessary information is fullycommunicated to all relevant disciplines. Liaise with the relevant members of the management team who haveresponsibility for the strategic development of clinical practice as appropriate.Contribute, when required, to the procurement of new equipment/technology,including the preparation of business cases when appropriate. Identify training needs related to the delivery and development of their area ofexpertise and to formulate and deliver training packages for otherpractitioners.Ensure own clinical decisions (including non-standard/outside protocol) areunderpinned and evaluated using theoretical knowledge and relevantpractical experience. Responsible for ensuring quality assurance procedures are adhered to andinstruct their team leadership. Responsible for implementing any corrective action relevant to their area ofexpertise as a result of incidents, following discussion with the DeputyProfessional Head of Radiotherapy and the Operational Management team. To be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of clinical practiceand patient care. Responsible for the checking/calculation of doses and prescriptions inaccordance with the departmental procedures as appropriate. Responsible for ensuring all equipment is used appropriately and safely,including administrative and management systems, monitoring equipmentperformance and reporting faults. Ensure that the clinical decision making of junior staff is appropriate andsupported by relevant theoretical knowledge/experience. To follow the policies which are determined by the departmental and hospitalmanagement teams; proposing changes to working practices or proceduresfor your own work area when relevant These will be set out in procedures, protocols and work instructions which will be updated periodically. You willnot be required to lead developments, but will be expected to comment onpolicies, procedures or developments being managed by colleagues.Accurately document all clinical data concerning the patient into the recordand verify system for use by other staff groups within the department as perdepartment protocol. Utilise the department record and verify systems to confirm the dailytreatment delivery electronically as per protocol. Provide/file written documentation of clinical information relating to thetreatment of the patient in the patient hospital notes where appropriate. Participate in the daily run-up and QA of radiotherapy equipment. Report & record accurately any machine faults or assessment by thetechnical team. Participate in the research, development and audit of new radiotherapytechniques; adopting an analytical and critical approach. Keep up to date with best practice in radiotherapy locally and nationally andcontribute to the implementation of evidence based clinical practice. Understand and scan / treat patients within the scope and practice of theRadiotherapy Trial portfolio. This will be guided by approved policies, workinstructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), good clinical practice(GCP), and established precedents. Support will be given by theRadiotherapy Research Team. Report any clinical errors at the earliest possible opportunity. To take orinitiate any remedial action required, investigate the incident and work withthe Operational Managers & Quality Manager to reduce any further risks. Take responsibility for own continuous professional development by beingproactive in assessing training needs in conjunction with the appraisalprocess. Work with the Operations Managers and other team leaders managing theradiotherapy service across the department monitoring and recording staffsickness, annual leave, clinical supervision, probation, appraisals and staffinglevels. Undertake appraisals identifying training needs and personal developmentneeds in line with departmental objectives. Feeding back staff needs to thetraining needs assessment. Train radiographers in the use of new technical equipment and highlycomplex radiotherapy techniques. Participate in the recruitment of therapy radiographers and departmentalsupport staff and to induct new staff and students to the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc / BSc Radiotherapy/ Therapeutic Radiography or DCR (T)
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Band 6 Therapy Radiographer commensurate with progression to a Band 7 post
• Experience of working in a radiotherapy department on a wide range of radiotherapy pre treatment equipment and specialised techniques
• Use of computerised department record and verify systems

Desirable

• Participation in clinical governance activities
• Project management related to service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To maintain awareness of, and comply with, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/Scope of Professional Practice, trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• To be aware of current research, to be actively involved if necessary, and apply it with changes in practice when appropriate.
• Identify personal needs and career development of self via the Trust Development Review Process and the Knowledge and Skills Framework and to actively participate in the Endoscopy and Trust development opportunities, keeping up to date with nursing and Endoscopy issues, using this knowledge to further skills within role.
• Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team within the Endoscopy Unit and the rest of the Trust

COMMUNICATION

• Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping.
• Participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with the patient and their carer(s)
• Provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle
• Develop communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training

PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

• Under supervision gain experience and skills in Clinical practice, facilitation, teaching and management (as appropriate)
• Educate patients and their carer as required where a need has been identified
• Participate in annual staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training activities in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework
• Attend Trust/local orientation programmes, mandatory training sessions and annual updates
• Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with CPD requirements and maintain a professional profile
• Help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of nursing students and others to develop their competence
• Develop own teaching skills and participate in staff/student education programmes that develop competence and performance
• Assist in the training and development of Health Care assistants and complete assessors training as required
• Act as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor for junior staff nurses and students

HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Develop an awareness of personal responsibility with regard to maintenance of a clean environment that is conducive to safe, therapeutic and ethical practice
• Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice, e.g. use of specialised equipment
• Be aware of own personal/professional limitations and seek help of others to maintain safe practice.
• Assist in promoting nursing practice and care delivery in line with relevant research and evidence base and with reference to trust policies and guidelines
• Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures
• Assist with the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local and Trust policy and legal requirements
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control policies.
• To meet any legal and stated requirements, e.g. Health and Safety Legislation, COSHH Regulations, Manual Handling and control of drugs, Infection control.

SPECIALTY - Area specific job requirements

• To ensure the provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit working within agreed policies and procedures.
• To provide technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice by following agreed guidelines.
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, utilising research findings as appropriate.
• To provide leadership for the Endoscopy team to ensure a high and safe standard of patient care providing supervision and support where appropriate.
• Ensuring that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with the Trusts policy taking appropriate action in emergency situations.
• Setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care working alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.
• To work with minimal supervision in all areas within the speciality including all GI endoscopic procedures, ERCPs, bronchoscopies, admission and recovery of patients and other related procedures.
• To participate in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination at all times including accurate records of traceability of all endoscopes and associated equipment.
• Maintain the accurate collection of data in relation to patient activity and stock control in order that statistics may be accurately compiled.
• Demonstrate a personal duty of care in keeping yourself up to date in the use of new equipment and procedures in the relevant areas of care.
• Ensure all equipment and instrumentation is maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and report immediately to senior staff any faults found.
• Ensure the safe delivery and documentation of histopathology and other specimens to the Laboratory.
• Participation in safe disinfection of endoscopes and accessories to comply with BSG guidelines, COSHH, Infection Control and Trust Policies.
• Participate in Emergency out of hours rota

ORGANISATIONAL

• Co-ordinating the admission of outpatients and inpatients working alongside the Nurse in Charge.
• Ensuring the safe discharge of all patients from the Endoscopy unit, including transfer to wards, theatres, other hospitals and discharge home.
• Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departments providing accurate information as required on Endoscopy bookings, preparation and medications as appropriate, and particularly the notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
• Representing the ward /department at meetings, participating in audit, research, and projects and being willing to take on the role of a Link Nurse for areas of clinical expertise.
• Assist in the effective and efficient running of Endoscopy lists including the prioritisation and booking of inpatient requests for Endoscopy, collating accurate information about patients and notifying the senior nurse, Endoscopy Administrator and relevant Medical teams of list changes and patient progress.
• Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively.
• Report any complaints, accidents, untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the Head of Nursing and ensure that, where possible, remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of such incidents, to complete and incident form where appropriate.
• Participate with the shared responsibility to achieve financial savings by continually examining department procedures and products used.
• Report staff sickness/absence to the Unit Sister, and prompt action to cover shortfalls if necessary.
• To assist with the responsibility of providing cover for the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse during periods of absence.
• Attend and participate in unit meetings regularly.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

• Assist the Manager and Senior Practitioners in the planning and implementation of quality and risk management initiatives and targets, including CNST, CHI and Controls
• Assurance, COSHH and BSG Guidelines.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of evidence- based quality standards/policies and procedures which are regularly audited.
• Act in accordance with Department and Trust wide policies at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN registered with the NMC
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Courses / competencies relevant to area(s) of practice in line with maintaining competence for the role with the Knowledge and Skills framework

Experience

Essential

• A good understanding of patient care issues in the Endoscopy Unit relating to the planning, assessment and evaluation of care
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and patient care needs

Desirable

• Endoscopy experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A good all round knowledge of the care of patients admitted to the Endoscopy Unit
• Knowledge of GI and respiratory diseases, diagnosis, treatment and health education

Desirable

• To be prepared to undertake educational, professional and practical updates relevant to clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights
• You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.

Desirable

• Mentoring/ preceptor skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Ward Manager /Sister in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.

Assist the Ward Manager / Sister in providing and developing good nursing practice ensuring that said practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy.

Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service.

Determine nursing care priorities, planning the delivery of patient care and considering the skill mix of staff.

Interpret the significance of the patients clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility.

Monitor clerical and legal documents completed by ward staff, ensuring they are accurate and legible.

Establish an effective communication system with patients, their carers, and all staff working in the multidisciplinary team.

Assist with any appropriate evaluation projects and in the assessment of new equipment and technology.

With the Ward Manager / Sister, ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

To autonomously, within local and Trust guidelines and standards manage a caseload of patients with acute settings, undertaking appropriate assessment and action.

Receiving and analysing highly complex and highly sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding due to age, language or inappropriate health beliefs.

To use developed persuasive, motivational and empathetic skills to teach patients and their carers following an elective surgical procedure.

To provide highly complex information regarding the patients history and medication and social setting in making appropriate referrals to members of the multidisciplinary team or other medical and surgical specialties.

To accurately document the examination findings and any changes in the patients condition or management, using the departmental investigation monitoring system and hospital records working within your Professional council guidelines.

To be aware of the boundaries of own scope of practice and to always manage the associated clinical risk effectively.

To be aware of health and safety aspects of the role and implement any policies that may be required to improve the safety of the work area, including prompt recording and reporting of accidents or incidents using the Trust reporting systems, and ensuring that equipment use is safe.

To risk assess all areas of work including manual handling risks, biohazards from body fluids, needle stick injuries, anxious or angry clients/carers, patients with mental health or cognitive dysfunctions etc.

Participate in regular audit collection with assistance and support of other professional within the Directorate.

Attend departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings where required and ensure the Orthopaedic service is championed.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Practice Assessor/ Practice Supervisor training
• Mandatory Training compliance above 90%

Desirable

• Nurse in Charge Competency

Experience

Essential

• 12 months of experience as a Band 5
• Experience of taking charge of the ward
• Managing unwell patients

Desirable

• Leadership training, competency or experience
• Must be able to work Day and Night Shifts

Skills

Essential

• NG competency,
• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.

Desirable

• Able to competently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Evidence of continuous engagement and readiness to take charge

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Falcon Ward, St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Registered Nurse within the orthopaedic setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:

• Delivering high quality direct patient care
• Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Medication administration
• Care planning, implementation and evaluation
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and their carers
• Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and research
• Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues
• Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedures
• Pre and post operative care for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures

See full job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - provide evidence of NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Please provide a brief overview of your experience and suitability for the role

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Please provide a brief summary of your skills including effective communication, IT skills, compassion and empathy and ability to work in a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• LEVEL 2 English and Math
• Care Certificate (issued by NHS) - (or will work towards this)
• Level 3 Qualification

Desirable

• Health and Social Care Level 3

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 6-12 months experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in the NHS
• Team working

Desirable

• Healthcare Support Worker Buddy

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of how the NHS works

Skills and personal attributes

Essential

• Effective communication
• IT skills
• Empathy and understanding

Desirable

• Team worker

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust.
• Residing in the UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needs. This will include nursing duties such as assisting patients to the toilet, assisting patients to use the commode, assisting patients with washing and bathing, assisting patients to eat and or drink as independently as possible.
• Assist patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
• To be responsible for undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision. This will include activities such as making beds and cleaning of equipment.
• Makes accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurse.
• To use and store all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructions, including cleaning of equipment and ensuring batteries in equipment are fully charged, ensuring safety for both patients and staff.
• To attend mandatory training and updates. Ensuring patient safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received and follows either verbal direction from a registered nurse or is directed via written nursing care plans or multidisciplinary goal setting sheets. This will also include the care and management of those patients who are unable to maintain their own safety because of confusion, cognitive impairment or any sensory deficit.
• Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting. Assisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needs. Releasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakers.
• Ensuring safe custody of patients property.
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practice the principles of infection control in accordance with hospice policy. In addition will assist in the monitoring, storing, and disposal of equipment hazardous materials in accordance with health and safety guidelines. include safe disposal of sharps and soiled linen This and will
• To be responsible for reporting any incident or near miss immediately to the nurse in charge of the ward.
• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To act in a non-judgemental way and treat each and every patient as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs irrespective of your own ideals and culture

Management responsibilities

• To be aware of the employees responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, reporting accidents or untoward incidents and potential for risk.
• Acting as an ambassador of Pilgrims Hospices to patients, their families, other health care professionals and members of the public at all times.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison with the line manager as part of delivering an appropriate and high quality service including regular attendance at team meetings.
• Complies with Pilgrims Hospice policies on patient documentation; updates patients records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and contemporaneous.
• Participation in audits, research and surveys of Pilgrims Hospices services as requested.
• Attend induction programs for new team members, supporting new staff during their induction through mentorship within the community setting.
• Ensures own knowledge is up to date, undertaking mandatory training and attending workshops and training courses for the benefit own continued development and to learn new skills and increase knowledge.
• Work as an effective team member offering support, direction and guidance to team members
• Maintain effective communication within and beyond the immediate team

Measures of Success

• Achievement of a safe, effective environment in which End of Life nursing care is successfully accomplished.
• High level of satisfaction from patients and relatives, low level of adverse comments or complaints.
• Effective understanding and successful implementation of the Hospices policies and procedures
• Uses communication skills to maintain and provide effective and holistic patient care

Communications and Relationships

• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To communicate effectively and appropriately with patients from diverse backgrounds including different cultures, and those who exhibit behaviour that is challenging, sensory loss and other difficulties with communication, utilising appropriate aides and tools as required
• To understand the physical and mental health needs of older people who have complex and multiple health issues within the role boundaries
• To involve patients in all care and provide choices whenever possible to help patients maintain optimum independence and a sense of self control
• To ensure any queries raised by patients, families and visitors are responded to in a friendly and sensitive way and directed to the appropriate health care professional if the issue cannot be resolved locally
• Communicates effectively ensuring they relay to the appropriate professional any concerns or wishes expressed by the patient.
• Completes incident reports and also actively encourages and supports team members with this activity. Assists senior nurse manager with incident investigations and provide reports as required by Quality and Governance framework
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practices the principles of infection control in accordance with policy and training.
• To act in a non judgemental way and treat each patient and carer as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs

General Responsibilities

Corporate Governance The post holder must, at all times, act honestly and openly and comply with relevant corporate governance requirements, employment legislation and standards of business conduct. Post holders are expected to be familiar with and comply with all policies and procedures published by Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent.

Health and Safety Under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), it is the responsibility of the post holder at every level to take care of his/her own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by his/her acts at work.

Code of Conduct The post holder is required to observe the following principles:

• Make the care and safety of patients his/her first concern and act to protect them from risk
• Respect the public, patients, relative, carers, staff and partners
• Be honest and act with integrity
• Accept responsibility for his/her own work and the performance of the people the post holder manages
• Show commitment to working as a team by working effectively with team members and the wider community
• Take responsibility for own learning and development
• In all actions undertaken have regard for the hospices reputation

Data Protection Ensure that all data is processed in a fair and lawful way for the specific identified purpose, in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), national data protection legislation and Pilgrims Hospices Data Protection Policy. Data must not be disclosed in any manner which is incompatible with the purpose and to any unauthorised persons or organisations.

Flexibility The post holder is expected to work flexibly to be able to meet the challenges and opportunities of working within Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent.

This Job Description is not exhaustive. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties that may be required by the Line Manager, commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements

Essential

• Must hold valid, unrestricted right to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship
• Good communication / organizational skills
• Working on own initiative with common sense approach
• Understanding and ability to demonstrate how to care for a patient in a palliative care ward environment
• Willingness to work unsocial hours including nights regularly or on a permanent basis
• Car driver / owner or access to suitable transport arrangements to enable to undertake job
• Flexible approach to working pattern and duties
• Sensitive, caring and empathetic
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• Good communication skills with patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent documentation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Care Level II

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for others
• Previous experience in providing personal care to patients

Desirable

• Palliative / hospice care experience
• Previous experience in community care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice Ashford

Hythe Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will

Promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service,setting and monitoring clinical standards in NICU and TransitionalCare. To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, thedevelopment, implementation and evaluation of programmes ofcare. To work as a Shift Leader and Deputise for the Ward Sister/ChargeNurse after completion of unit specific competencies and shadowcharging. This is based on working shifts rotating from night andday covering a 7 day week, in accordance with the nursingphilosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust. To take responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate tothe ward environment. This could involve audit, Infection Control,Fire Warden, Manual Handling, Health & Safety and others Rotation onto the Surrey and Sussex Transfer Service aftercompletion of relevant competencies

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• RSCN/RNCB or Registered Adult Nurse/Midwife

Desirable

• Special, High Dependency & Intensive Care of Newborn Course
• Evidence of further professional development
• QIS Level 3 Qualification
• Neonatal Critical Care course or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience at band 5, in a Neonatal Unit/SCBU

Desirable

• Experience and consolidation of ITU post QIS qualification
• Experience at band 6, in a Neonatal Unit/SCBU

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guildford Road

Chertsey

Surrey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Digital Service Desk Technician provides the first point of contact for users experiencing difficulties with IT systems and services. The successful applicant will deliver high quality telephone and face-to-face IT support to Trust staff of all levels. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to speak to staff about potentially complex IT issues in plain English. The candidate must be organised, calm and courteous in all situations. The candidate must be a good team player and show a willingness to learn and develop additional skills. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10/11, iOS and Microsoft Office (standard and 365) suites is required and Ra support.

The successful applicant will be employed as part of a team of support staff responsible for delivering a high quality, professional front line service. The ASPH IT Department supports over 4,000 staff spread across two main sites and a further 2 community sites. We have a range of devices such as traditional desktops and laptops, plus a growing inventory of tablet and smart phone devices (mainly iOS).

ASPH is a supportive and inclusive organisation, we offer opportunities for learning & development, a well-being centre, access to the NHS pension scheme, work perks, NHS discounts, opportunities for flexible working and on-site childcare provision (nursery).

Person Specification

Qualifications & Further Training

Essential

• Educated to at least HNC level, or equivalent qualifications or workplace experience

Desirable

• Working towards additional recognised IT qualifications such as MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) CompTIA A+, BTEC National Certificate and Diploma IT Practitioners, City & Guilds (E-Quals) IT Practitioners Certificate and Advanced Diploma (7266), or OCR (iPRO) Certificate for IT Practitioners.
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) qualifications or experience, or similar service management standards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with enquiries and investigating solutions in a modern IT environment.
• Experience in the delivery of customer service both face to face and remotely.
• Experience of working in team environments.

Desirable

• Previous telephone support experience in a first line role.
• Some exposure to TCP/IP networking support.
• Previous experience of Service Desk and service management tools.
• Previous experience of testing and/or training IT systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of Active Directory
• Good practical experience of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft 365

Desirable

• Reasonable understanding of database principles, with a view to data input and manipulation.

Skills

Essential

• Confident and personable telephone manner
• Good analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and concentrate for long periods of time
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively and concisely to non-technical staff

Desirable

• Ability to delegate duties to temporary work experience staff

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planning and organisational tasks / duties

To plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns.

To be able to prioritise clinical work and managerial work, and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.

Patient Care Responsibilities

To undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and to assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To use sound clinical reasoning skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes.

To devise individualized Speech and Language therapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education.

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with ESD and community rehabilitation teams.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.

To evaluate the outcomes of your interventions.

Communication / Relationship Skills

To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.

To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.

To communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to the multi disciplinary team as necessary.

To ensure timely and effective communication with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist and senior staff on all professional matters.

To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.

To attend relevant board rounds, meetings and case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.

To attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted.

Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems.

To appreciate cultural differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients.

To manage frequently highly stressful conditions

To manage patients who maybe occasionally aggressive or confused.

To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner

Analytical / Judgmental Skills

To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies.

To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior Speech and Language therapy staff with their patients as required.

To devise individualised Speech and Language Therapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills.

To keep up to date with developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes to your clinical practice.

Personal and people development

To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service.

To supervise junior Speech and Language Therapy staff where appropriate or therapy assistants.

To evaluate own and others practice and identify own and others development needs.

To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser.

Participate in the supervision of students.

Deputise for the team leader when required.

To provide training of junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workerswithin the clinical area.

To ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio.

To participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.

To disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals.

To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development. This may include active participation in journal clubs, clinical reasoning and joint problem patient sessions.

Health, safety and security

To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.

Take responsibility for identifying and assessing potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others

To ensure completion of relevant risk assessments and associated documentation.

To take appropriate action, reporting actual or potential problems that may put health and safety and security at risk.

To be aware of risks involved as part of delivering clinical care and manage this within own patients caseload.

To demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk, actively participating in clinical governance groups.

Policy and Service Improvement/ Development

To implement, within your clinical practice, standards and policies in each specialty and where applicable propose changes to working practice.

To assist the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in setting and monitoring of standards and policies of clinical practice for the team and evaluate outcomes.

Audit/Research & Development

To participate in appropriate work related evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the specialty.

To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.

To participate in any relevant clinical governance projects and audits.

To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.

Quality

To maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives.

To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice by keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice.

To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice and encouraging throughout the team.

Freedom to Act

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within the codes of practice and professional guidelines.

To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist is available if required and clinical work is not routinely evaluated.

Equality, diversity and rights

Responsible for supporting a culture which promotes equality and diversity

Responsibility for financial and other physical resources

Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and resources that are used in the course of work.

Responsibilities for information resources

To maintain accurate and timely statistical information as required by senior staff and managers.

To be responsible for the accurate in of clinical information onto the Trust IT system.

Further information and general responsibilities:

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work. This includes being conversant with relevant trust safety policies and procedures. To report incidents and near misses at work; take part in the risk management process; attend all mandatory training courses in the agreed duration as defined by trust policy and carry out tasks and use equipment only when competent to do so.

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection act.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.

To comply with the trusts corporate and local policies and procedures on such subjects and clinical management and human resources.

To ensure that patients, clients and members of the public are consulted and involved in decisions about local health service developments. As a trust employee to be mindful of this and do what is appropriate to the role and level meet this duty of responsibility.

To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

To comply with the trusts policies on equal opportunities, the consumption of alcohol and smoking.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.

General responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC
• RCSLT Dysphagia
• RCSLT Newly Qualified competencies

Desirable

• Relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Additional training courses linked to role

Experience

Essential

• Experience of mentoring / supporting junior colleagues and/ or students
• Experience of working in a team and contributing to team decisions
• Relevant experience working within acute setting

Desirable

• Exposure to instrumental assessments

Skills

Essential

• Ability to competently to assess, treat and manage patients independently.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy caseload.
• Evidence of working as part of MDT

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in service improvements and audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker will involve carrying out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, incorporating:

• Continence Management.
• Nutrition & Hydration
• Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs
• Moving & Handling of patients to support independence
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Safeguarding of adults and children

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional level of English and Math
• Care Certificate in Acute Care

Desirable

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a health care support worker within the NHS for a minimum of six months
• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience training and supporting new staff

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication
• IT skills
• Caring and Compassionate
• Empathy and understanding
• Ability to provide excellent patient centred care

Desirable

• Extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and undertaking ECGs

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include serving staff and visitors freshly prepared products, preparing refreshments including hot and cold speciality drinks. Replenishing stock displays and ensuring all areas are clean and tidy.

Ensure that crockery & cutlery are cleaned, maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and safely stored to prevent unnecessary breakage

Good communication skills are required, both face to face and on the telephone. The post holder will be expected to communicate with, patients visitors and staff.

To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trusts vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes.

To ensure codes of practice for HACCP and food safety are followed.

To monitor temperature control procedures following set specification.

Audit check dates and stock rotation of all food commodities within working areas.

Maintain excellent personal hygiene and uniform standard.

To observe correct use and care of equipment, reporting breakdowns or defects to ensure maximum efficiency and serviceability of all equipment used within all retail outlets.

Report faults/equipment failures to supervisors and management.

Maintain excellent cleaning standards within all working areas following set specifications and cleaning schedules whilst complying with COSH data and training.

Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Every employee has a responsibility for themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions whilst at work.

To operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner ensuring you comply with the local safe systems of work and on the job training that has been given to you.

Operate the dishwasher machine and maintain the standard of cleanliness for an efficient operation and report any faults/breakdowns.

Complete all relevant control documentation including recording the temperature of food and equipment.

To maintain patient and visitor safety through vigorous and consistent compliance with Trust Policy and Food Hygiene Legislation including the prevention and control of infection and hand hygiene.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Level 2

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable catering experience

Desirable

• Retail Catering experience of operating barista coffee machines

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS Constitution
• Food safety & Hygiene
• Knowledge of various tasks and the ability to perform catering tasks

Desirable

• Strategic objectives
• Food Safety Act 1990

Skills

Essential

• You have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Effective oral/written skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Quality, Information, Safety and Governance Coordinator

The Role

Behind every safe, high-quality patient service is accurate information, strong governance, and well-managed processes.

At IC24, our Quality, Information, Safety and Governance (QISG) team plays a vital role in ensuring we meet our statutory, regulatory and safety responsibilities across all services - and were looking for a coordinator to help keep everything running smoothly.

As a Quality, Information, Safety and Governance Coordinator, youll provide essential administrative and coordination support across the QISG team. Youll help maintain accurate records, support governance processes, coordinate meetings, manage systems and assist with incident, complaints and information requests.

This is a key support role within a fast-paced governance environment where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail directly contribute to patient safety, service quality and regulatory compliance.

Youll work closely with colleagues across quality, patient safety, risk and information governance teams to ensure information is well managed, action is tracked, and the organisation is supported to meet its responsibilities.

What youll focus on

Coordinating QISG meetings, agendas, actions and documentation Maintaining accurate records including risk registers, complaints logs and governance trackersSupporting incident, complaints and information request processes (including DSARs and RFIs) Producing reports and extracting data from governance systems (e.g. Ulysses)Supporting audits, inspections and quality assurance activity Maintainingshared mailboxes and ensuring timely routing of queriesSupporting the development and dissemination of learning from incidents and complaints Assisting with DSPT and information governance compliance activity Ensuring governance documents and archives are accurate, organised and accessible

About you

Youre organised, detail-focused and comfortable working in a structured but fast-moving governance environment. You can manage competing priorities, handle sensitive information appropriately, and support multiple stakeholders with professionalism and accuracy.

This role would suit someone who:

Has experience in an administrative, governance, quality or healthcaresupport role Isconfident using systems to manage data, reports and documentation Understands the importance ofconfidentiality, information governance and data protection Has strong organisational skills and can manage multiple deadlines Communicates clearly and works well with a range of stakeholders Is comfortable producing accurate notes, reports and maintaining records Has excellent technical skills and experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location

Ashford, Kent

Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Whats in it for you?

Annual Salary of £26,000 Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay)Inclusive wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7independent counselling and occupational health services Professional development opportunities Free membership to our reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and two references.

IC24 is committed to safer recruitment practices, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and ensuring all recruitment activity aligns with relevant legislation and guidance.

We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.careers.ic24.org.uk

We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in administrative, governance, quality, or healthcare support roles; strong organisational skills; proficiency in using Microsoft Office and managing data; understanding of confidentiality, information governance, and data protection.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Address

IC24

Ashford

TN24 0GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.ic24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that the Practice is ready for opening at the required time and that all equipment, rooms and facilities are in good working order. Any faults to be reported to the Office Manager or Supervisor immediately.

Attend to patients both face to face and on the telephone.

Dealing with requests for home visits both on the phone and by the District Nursing team.

Booking of appointments on to the clinical system, including allocating of E-consults.

Complete patient administrative tasks in Docman and Emis.

Assisting patients wishing to register with paperwork as required, registering onto the clinical system in a timely manner.

Receiving new patients medical records and logging as required.

Pulling and distributing medical records as required by Doctors or for change of address, insurance reports etc.

Safe guarding patients privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Deal with all outgoing post.

Ensuring reception waiting area is kept clean and tidy at all times.

Ensuring that all messages or unresolved matters are passed on to other members of the reception team.

Ensuring the reception desk is kept sufficiently supplied of all relevant documents.

Complete shredding and filing in a timely manner.

Completing any in-house or external training as required by the Practice.

Acting as a chaperone when required, once training has been given.

Carry out kitchen and security checks at the end of the day.

Ensure that tasks of absent members of the team are carried out during leave or sickness.

Each receptionist will have specific administrative tasks that they have been allocated, these will be reviewed on a regular basis with the Supervisor/Office Manager and should be carried out as per the relevant protocols and procedures in place.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical experience.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures/Microsoft/Word/Excel and Outlook.
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
• Good communication skills written and oral.
• Ability to organise and manage time.
• Ability to use own judgement.
• Ability to work as part of a team supporting others when under pressure.
• Ability to seek guidance from colleagues when required.
• Empathetic, tactful and discreet.
• Enthusiastic, honest, willing and reliable.
• Accurate & thorough approach.
• Awareness of diversity issues and work in a positive non-discriminative way.
• Willingness to take responsibility for maintaining confidentiality of information held by the practice.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Reliable & flexible.
• Sense of humour.
• Able to work between the hours of 08:00 20:00.
• Understanding the need to respond to national emergencies.

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 Surgery

Address

Wye Surgery

67 Oxenturn Road

Wye

Ashford

Kent

TN25 5AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

The service consists of a multi-disciplinary team working with older adults with a diagnosis of Dementia.

The service acts as an alternative to hospital, facilitating early discharges from the acute setting and preventing hospital admissions where ever possible and appropriate.

The team will work with a shared caseload; providing short term, intensive interventions.

We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse to be part of this excellent service, someone who is focused on making a positive difference to peoples lives.

There is an expectation that as a Lead Nurse, you will be able to make complex decisions, lead a shift, cover duty and formulate detailed assessments and person-centred care plans to assist in the prevention of hospital admissions where appropriate.

Personal development will be supported and encouraged through appraisal, regular supervision and access to training opportunities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant, post-qualification nursing experience as RMN

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience working with older adults
• Experience in working with people with Dementia

Qualifications

Essential

• Mentorship/SSSA trained or willing to complete training

Desirable

• Supervision trained

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of MHA/Capacity act/Legal frameworks
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

High Peak and North Dales, Dementia Rapid Response Team

3 Endcliffe Mount, Deepdale Buisness Park, Ashford Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Bakewell

DE45 1GT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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