Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

We are a busy, 21,000 general practice in beautiful Stratford upon Avon looking for a HCA with a flexible approach, can-do attitude and a strong commitment to the aims and values of primary care to join our friendly, professional team. The practice has a good CQC rating in all areas and prides itself on maintaining high standards of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified HCA Level 3 or above

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

Trinity Court Surgery

Address

Trinity Court Surgery

Arden Street

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ClinicalTo support the Clinical/Counselling/Forensic psychologists within the base service. Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff. To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams. To work at level of autonomy appropriate to a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. Goals to be agreed and reviewed in clinical/management supervision. To maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people. To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.TEACHING AND TRAINING To undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise. To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.RESEARCH AND AUDITWhere required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required. Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews.PROFESSIONAL To understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the role To participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate. To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Serviceand Trust. To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practioner Psychologist. To participate in individual, group and peer supervision. To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate. To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work.CLINICAL GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.GENERAL To assist in the production of resources and materials used by the service To assist with the general running of the Team/Service e.g. minuting department meetings.

We are looking for someone who is:

Friendly, approachable, and emotionally intelligent

Passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health and substance misuse difficulties

Committed to working within a trauma-informed and recovery-focused model of care

Skilled in developing positive therapeutic relationships

An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Motivated to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working with individuals who may present with complex needs and who understands the importance of providing compassionate, person-centred support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An honors degree in Psychology (2:1 or 1st)
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Introductory training in a psychological therapy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of person-facing work, either paid or voluntary.
• Understanding of common mental health problems
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Desirable

• Audit or research experience.
• Experience of working in a health or care role.
• Experience of working with diversity
• Experience working in a secure setting

Skills

Essential

• Self-awareness and emotional resilience
• Ability to use supervision well
• Good written and verbal presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Ability to overcome barriers to communication
• Flexibility and capacity to embrace change

Desirable

• Group work skills

Other

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

HMP Eastwood Park

Wotten Under Edge

GL12 8DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICALTo support the Clinical/Counselling psychologists within the base service.Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes.To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.To work at level of autonomy appropriate to a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. Goals to be agreed and reviewed in clinical/management supervision.To maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people.To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.

TEACHING AND TRAININGTo undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.RESEARCH AND AUDITWhere required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required.Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews. PROFESSIONALTo understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the roleTo participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate.To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust.To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist.To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate.To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCETo participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared.

To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. GENERALTo assist in the production of resources and materials used by the serviceTo assist with the general running of the Team/Service e.g. minuting department meetings.

Person Specification

Education/Experience/Skills

Essential

• Eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS
• Experience of person-facing work, either paid or voluntary.
• Understanding of common mental health problems
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
• Ability to overcome barriers to communication
• Word processing and other IT skills

Desirable

• Introductory training in a psychological therapy
• Audit or research experience
• Experience of working with a range of client groups
• Experience of working with diversity

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in all aspects of the pharmacy service provided to the Trust and others to which a service is provided, with a particular emphasis on clinical pharmacy services.

To provide a high level of individualised packages of pharmaceutical care to some out-patients (others being served by our wholly owned subsidiary), and to in-patients on the wards which are allocated, involving senior pharmacy staff to advise when considered appropriate.

To gain experience and knowledge in all areas of the pharmacy service by rotating through the different areas of pharmacy practice and clinical service.

To advise medical, nursing and other healthcare staff where necessary on the therapeutic use and risk minimisation in the use of drugs and on legislation and guidance in the proper use of medicines.

To participate in the provision of medicines information services in the Trust, responding to requests for medicines information and advice from healthcare professionals and patients.

To undertake duties as a pharmacist within the dispensary, including dispensing when necessary, providing clinical and final checking and providing advice to patients on the correct use of their medicines.

If agreed, and after appropriate training, to provide a prescription transcription service to assist in the efficient admission and discharge of patients from the Trusts hospitals.

To participate in clinical audit work both within the Pharmacy and in multi - disciplinary settings, as necessary.

To be involved in the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials and the use of other unlicensed drug use where appropriate.

To participate actively and fully in the programme of development of pharmacy and medicines management services.

To contribute to the in-service training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare staff and patient groups where appropriate.

To support and act as a role model and mentor for Foundation Training Pharmacists (FTP).

To participate, as necessary, in weekday end-of-the-day working to ensure that an appropriately responsive pharmacy service is provided to the patients of the Trust.

To take part, on rotation, in the provision of an on call from home emergency service out-of-hours, for which the appropriate compensation is granted.

To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas.

To gain the postgraduate clinical Diploma through sponsored study (some of which will be done out of hours and / or at home) and workplace experience, supported by a workplace mentor, University attendance (on day release or block release) and tutorship. This only applies to permanent contracts.

To carry out any other duties as may be required within the nature and grade of the post.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

The post holder will be required to hold, and to continue to hold, registration as a pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council.

The post holder will be required to adhere to and perpetuate Trust and Pharmacy policies and procedures.

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at / visit other hospitals in the Trust(s) as necessary.

The post holder will need to have satisfactory eyesight to be able to use visual display units, and to undergo testing to confirm this if required.

In order to be on call from home, and to visit other units served, the post holder will ideally have their own transport and motor insurance for business use.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, is not exhaustive and serves as a guide to the main tasks, envisaged at the time of drafting. As such this job description will change and evolve in accordance with the pharmacy services needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy (or equiv)
• Professional registration in the UK as a Pharmacist through the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist

Desirable

• Hospital work experience through the Foundation Training year or other means

Skills

Essential

• The level of competency (clinical ability/ knowledge) necessary for the post
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy and its future agenda
• Accurate dispensing/ clinical checking skills
• Knowledge of medicines legislation
• Competent in the use of e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Has obtained or is able and willing to undertake postgraduate study for the Clinical Diploma
• An enthusiastic and flexible team worker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be involved in developing services
• Sound professional judgement
• Able to create a rapport with the interview panel

Other

Essential

• Able and willing to participate in the out-of-hours service
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use will be necessary unless willing to come into residence at own expense when on call
• Able and willing to work on weekday late duties, Saturdays Sundays and Bank holidays (on rota)

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust (Warwick Hospital)

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

• Specifically this post will work with colleagues across the South West Genetics Service to ensure the provision of a professional, efficient, accurate and timely local service.
• Provide a point of contact for patients and relatives ensuring that a quality service is maintained to meet their needs, within agreed timescales.
• To provide a full and efficient secretarial service to consultants and clinical teams. This will include typing letters, and ensuring that all documentation (for example discharge summaries, operation notes, reports, theatre lists, outpatient clinic notes and clinic/appointment letters) is produced to an excellent standard.
• Ensure all information is secure and confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
• Provide excellent customer care which may include communication with distressed and anxious patients and relatives, treating them with tact and empathy
• Ensure the professional image of the Trust is maintained at all times

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours per week.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 01/10/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Holly Brown, Performance & Administrative Manager on 01392 404 330 or email holly.parsons10@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michael's Hospital

Southwell Street

Bristol

Avon

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Scope and Range

Responsible for the following engineering and building maintenance section level functions:

Operational estates maintenance and repair services for all hospital buildings, services, fabric and equipment covered by the Estates Department policies and procedures.

Works collaboratively with the other Estates Operations Managers, and provides cover for them for period of leave etc. Authorised signatory for financial transactions e.g. purchase orders and goods received.

Ensures effective estates maintenance contract procurement and management.

Ensures Estates Statutory Compliance for all electrical disciplines e.g. High Voltage, Low Voltage systems, Lifts , Fire alarms etc.

Ensures the efficient use of energy and utility services for Estates equipment and infrastructure.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Communication & Relationship Skills

Develops and maintains effective systems of communication, written and verbal, formal and informal, with Estates team.

Provides and receives maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists; negotiates with contractors, suppliers

Ensures that relevant information in respect of the estates operational function is disseminated as appropriate throughout the Estates team and to external Contractors where appropriate.

Maintains appropriate contact with colleagues, contractors, patients and hospital staff whilst carrying out his/her duties within the SWFTCS

Presents written and verbal reports as requested in relation to estates operational activities at a variety of forums, including formal Committee meetings.

Continues Professional Development (CPD) and disseminates the knowledge gained within the Estates Department, and applies this to the day-to-day management activities.

Analytical & Judgmental Skills

Judgements across wide range of estate issues considering legislation, H&S, conflicting demands condition of plant & equipment, complex fault finding Manages the work of Contractors, as required, with general statutory/mandatory or SWFTCS or Trust polices governing the work procedures.

Prepares estimates, designs and specifications for maintenance or plant replacement schemes.

Required to make judgements across a wide range of estates issues considering legislation, Health & Safety, and often conflicting demands and to undertake complex fault-finding.

Accountable for all significant decisions affecting the services under his/her control in liaison with the Estates Operations Manager, including those related to financial , quality and service developments within the estates operational function and those issues having wider implications for services across the SWFTCS and Trust.

Plans and prioritises maintenance projects, including liaison with Users, Contractors and Specialist Agencies and project manages delegated works. Supports the wider Estates Management team in ensuring appropriate systems are in place to deliver effective, efficient and statutorily compliant services.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Long term maintenance planning, short term projects planning, emergency, contingency planning for critical services

Responsible for the implementation of local operational plans and work programmes for the estates maintenance function, which support SWFTCS and the Trust business plans.

Contributes to the agreement and implementation of service and financial objectives for the areas under control.

Regularly evaluates and reviews the compliance performance of the estates operational maintenance team, and where appropriate, develops and subsequently

implements initiatives and improvements to enhance performance, and or to ensure with statutory and NHS standards.

Responsibility for Policy/ Service Development

Reviews, develop policies for engineering maintenance.

Assists the Head of Estates and finance colleagues with the budget setting process, to ensure that adequate resources are made available to maintain the estate in a safe condition, which is compliant with Statutory and Healthcare standards.

Responsible for managing the delegated budgets and controlling expenditure, including the achievement of any agreed cost improvement targets.

Authorises payments to contractors, suppliers; holds delegated budget for refurbishment schemes; maintains and repairs trust properties and equipment/ responsible for maintenance of facilities, equipment

Responsibility for Human Resources

Promotes positive management/employee relationships, engagement and Involvement, by working collaboratively with the SWFTCS and Trust representatives.

Works closely and respectfully with all colleagues in support of SWFTCS & Trusts values.

Conversant with the corporate communication and IT systems and utilises these for optimum effectiveness, undertaking regular team meetings and tool-box talks to ensure that staff are fully briefed to undertake their roles, including from a Health and Well-Being perspective.

Able to work from technical drawings, circuit diagrams, manufacturers details and operational manuals.

Regular requirement to use the Estates CAFM systems, as required.

Responsibility for Research & Development

Responsible for storage of data with an occasional requirement to use computer software to create reports, documents and drawings

Undertakes estates condition survey.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Electrical engineering degree or significant equivalent experience within a similar role
• Evidence of continuing IOSH Managing Safely.
• Specialist training, such as that required to hold the position of
• 'Authorised/Responsible' persons under the Department of Health's Technical Memorandum (HTM)
• Recognised Project management qualification
• Relevant management qualifications

Desirable

• Membership of an appropriate professional body - CIBSE, IET, IHEEM etc

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working at a technical level within a building and engineering environment
• Significant experience working on all electrical based systems LV/HV UPS/IPS systems, lifts Fire Alarms etc.
• Experience working with a dedicated BMS system
• Significant experience of working within the NHS
• Experience working with CAD
• CAFM systems experience
• Management experience a senior level

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, providing and receiving complex information; able to communicate to specialists and non-specialists.
• In-depth fault finding techniques within own speciality
• Experience of health and safety matters relating to Plant and Estate
• Excellent organisational and planning skills for dealing with ongoing projects, long term maintenance plans and day to day prioritising of work; able to work to deadlines.
• Analytical skills to enable diagnosis of complex technical problems.
• Able to use computer databases CAFM, CAD and other computer software.
• Knowledge across wide range of estates issues, legislation, H&S, Statutory/Mandatory compliance. Review's procedures and policies affecting other Departments

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional and courteous manner.
• Sensitive to other needs in difficult situations
• Willing to adapt and take on new roles
• Willingness to work in a team environment and to share knowledge with colleagues
• Good at communicating complex

Other

Essential

• Requirement to travel across Trust sites and some exposure to unpleasant conditions.
• Requirement to exert physical effort for several long periods during shifts.
• Participate in emergency and on-call ROTA

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

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Fulfils the professional duties of a registered Pharmacist to statutory standards and codes of practice in accordance with best practice and acts effectively and ethically to meet needs.

Co-ordinates and contributes to the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy, which will include clinical, and accuracy checks of hospital prescriptions and TTO prescriptions to ensure patients are discharged in a timely manner.

Provide advice and information on medicines management and stock supplies to patients and the wider clinical teams to have a greater impact on safe and accurate prescribing and to ensure better compliance with patients.

Support the chemotherapy screening pharmacists in performing accuracy checks on prescriptions for oral SACT and supportive medicines.

Support the counter assistant in the sale of over-the-counter sales of medicines with appropriate advice where needed.

Shares in developing the business plan, drives performance against it, and contributes to the delivery of elements of the business plan (professional best practice, sales and profitability) on time and in full.

Recruits, trains, accredits and develops staff to meet business and professional needs, builds team spirit and motivation, leads by example, and on delegation from the Pharmacy Manager, monitors performance, including performance reviews.

In the statutory role of Responsible Pharmacist, assures service quality, and patient safety, through the application of policies and procedures, effective systems and competent personnel. Helps the Superintendent Pharmacy Manager to respond promptly to new guidelines or professional standards. Aware of MHRA recalls and acts accordingly.

Maintains a professional and clinical network for the sharing of ideas, advice, information and peer support. Liaises with Trust staff to support our common goal.

Monitors team performance against a range of key performance indicators, including customer satisfaction (and the prompt and effective response to complaints), value for money, formulary compliance, response to incidents, errors and product alerts. Contributes to periodic reviews with the Trust Head of Pharmacy as the commissioner of services and with the Managing Director. Submits and acts upon DATIX/Inphase incidents.

Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with commissioners, customers and medical staff.

Ensures confidentiality and clinical information, which may relate to customers, staff, Company policies, prices, business information, and takes account of requirements of the Data Protection Act and Freedom on Information legislation.

Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and on time, provides information and reports in a concise manner, communications issues and proposed actions as appropriate, and attends meetings as required by the Company.

Manages their own personal development, including fulfilment of the annual CPD requirement of a pharmacist, and any future requirement for period revalidation for professional practice.

Adhere to H&S, equal opportunities and all other relevant legislations. Communicates to Pharmacy Manager to ensure policies and SOPS are updated and acted upon.

Completes SWFT oral chemotherapy training to enable the clinical screening of prescriptions.

May be required to open and close the pharmacy when necessary, so will be required to be a key holder.

Any other relevant duties at the request of the line manager

Communications and Working Relationships:

Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.

To provide a liaison service between users and suppliers to fulfil the customer need.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy (Masters or equivalent)
• Current UK registration as Pharmacist

Desirable

• Clinical Diploma
• Leadership courses

Experience

Essential

• Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy experience Community Pharmacy experience in the UK with some NHS enhanced or advanced services
• NHS Hospital prescribing awareness (formularies, etc.) which may have been achieved through dispensing hospital outpatient scripts and/or monitored dose dispensing of discharge meds in the community

Skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Wellsky/ CMM
• Knowledge of EPR system.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to resume the role of responsible pharmacist
• Able to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Decisive - able to make quick decisions with limited information
• Able to prioritise and make good use of time Customer focus
• Professional credibility
• Influencing and negotiation skills and experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coordinating team
• Able to deal with queries and complaints Being able to adapt to change in work or workload.

Other

Essential

• Ability to work across sites- must have own car

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

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

George Eliot Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system Wellsky and correctly assemble outpatient, private and oral chemotherapy prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed and in the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures (SOP).

Dispense and prepare TTO medicines to ensure patients are discharged safely and efficiently.

Stock management to include ordering, receiving and checking off stock. Loading the robot with stock and querying and working with procurement team to resolve stock queries and discrepancies.

Remove expired, unwanted and overstocked drugs and inform a senior member of staff.

Empty the returned patient/ or unwanted medication and sort drugs for destruction or recycling whilst following COSHH regulations and SOP.

Handing out medicines, over the counter sales of medicines and relevant stock procurement duties to maintain and improve retail sales.

Minimise waiting times whilst maintaining professional standards.

Strives to achieve and maintain best professional best practice and works towards achieving business KPI targets

Assures service quality and patient safety, by following SOPs and Health and Safety policy

Offers suggestions to improve the way we work utilising best practices.

Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with patients and Trust employees. Contributes to the teamwork ethic so enabling the best possible service and care to patients.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.

To respond to telephone and face-to-face queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature from patients or their representatives and to refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate.

Receive prescription fees from outpatients (NHS and private), or complete exemption declaration forms and assist outpatients to determine their prescription charge exemption.

To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.

To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
• GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths and English
• UK Pharmacy dispensing accreditation

Experience

Essential

• Previous outpatient pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Skills

Desirable

• Healthcare assistant course - sales of over-the-counter medicines.
• Dispensing of hospital prescriptions.

Other

Essential

• Able to work well in a team
• Able to work well under pressure
• Patient focused
• Confident and articulate
• Able to communicate well with other colleagues within hospital setting and patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

Outpatient Pharmacy Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the audiological care of patients allocated to them. For every patient contact the post holder will comply with the Trusts Infection Control Procedures to minimise the risk of cross infection with particular reference to the handling, cleaning and disinfection of ear canal impressions, ear moulds and equipment.

To provide excellent service to clients, outlining options in a family-friendly, supportive atmosphere, working empathetically with the client to overcome fears and anxieties about solutions to their communication difficulties.

Diagnostic Audiology

ENT clinics are held at Warwick Hospital and Stratford upon Avon Hospital. The post holder will work autonomously to British Society of Audiology Standards to provide accurate assessments for patients of all ages.

The post holder will be responsible for providing accurate reports to General Practitioners, ENT Consultants and other professionals and advise where appropriate onward referrals and/or further audiological investigations.

Discussing diagnostic results with patients informing them about their hearing loss in an empathetic manner to motivate them to make informed choices about rehabilitation options to assist with their communication difficulties.

Recognise conditions that require medical treatment and refer to medical practitioner as necessary.

Provide instruction to clients to enable them to respond appropriately to routine hearing tests.

Adult Rehabilitation

At clinics held at Warwick Audiology Department and Stratford upon Avon Hospital the post holder will work autonomously and where necessary alone to provide Hearing Assessments, Hearing Aid Fittings, Hearing Aid Reassessments, Follow ups and Hearing Aid Repairs for adult patients.

Hearing Assessments and Reassessments to be conducted using BSA recommended Procedures via programmable audiological testing equipment. Assessments of patients disability and handicap will be assessed using interview and counselling techniques using a variety of questionnaires/formal outcome tools. The post holder must confidently discuss their findings and agree a care plan with the patient. If appropriate impressions of the patients ears can be taken for ear moulds. Appropriate reports and onward referrals must be completed.

The fittings of digital hearing aid devices including RITE systems must be undertaken using appropriate prescription targets, using Real Ear Measurements. Instruction to patients on the use, acclimatisation and hearing strategies to ensure the needs of the patients and abilities are met.

Hearing Aid Follow Ups are essential to provide the patient with the opportunity to discuss challenges faced and experiences gained and identify potential changes to their hearing aids to maximise their hearing experience and should include outcome measures.

A booked Hearing Aid Repair Service is offered at both Warwick Audiology Department and Stratford Hospital. The post holder will be required to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Where necessary reprogramming hearing aids, impression taking, necessary counselling and hearing aid maintenance will be undertaken. The post holder must use initiative to develop care plans and make decision regarding onward referrals or additional supportive appointments outside the scope of a hearing aid repair.

Undertake assessments/rehabilitation within patients homes and manage the domiciliary service waiting list.

Service Development

Assist in the future development within the Adult Audiology services that enable greater access to services for patients.

Support delegated responsibilities for the services IQIPS preparation and assessments.

Training, Supervision, Research and Professional Development

Provide clinical supervision for students, work experience and colleagues from other disciplines on agreed clinics

To strive to increase knowledge relevant to Audiology and administration in your role.

To participate in appropriate training and development activities as required developing and maintaining competency in your role.

Participate in the personal annual review process and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Communications and Working Relationships

To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.

To inform and liaise with senior colleagues on all aspects of Audiology and administration related to your role.

To establish a working rapport with other team members and to contribute to team meetings. The post holder is required to work as part of a team. Assigned workloads identify booked appointments, however it is essential to review colleagues workloads and assist when possible to maximise capacity and efficiency.

Ensure departmental and/or national policies and procedures are implemented in your area and to be pro-active in suggesting improvements for the service as a whole.

Having a good understanding of the needs of the hard of hearing and Deaf patients so that clear communication is possible in a friendly and helpful manner always.

At all times, be aware when communicating of the need for confidentiality, privacy and dignity.

Measurable Result Areas

Ensure accurate documentation occurs within patient records.

Completes audit information on time and effectiveness.

Produce reports on Audiometric differential diagnosis.

Ability to interpret audiological results and deliver rehabilitative options to patients and carers.

Ensure British Society of Audiology recommended procedures and protocols are adhered to.

Ability to prioritise workload and organise own/others workload ensuring efficient and effective working is maximised within the team/service.

Participate in promoting innovative practice within the department.

Review, as delegated by senior audiologists, policies and protocols to ensure best and up to date practice is maintained.

Assist in the future development within the Adult Audiology services that enable greater access to services for patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology / MPPM and BAAT I and II / CAC or CCC (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Training supervisory qualification (clinical educators etc)
• Voluntary Registration in preparation for State Registration
• Membership of BAA / BSA

Experience

Essential

• Experience in hearing assessments, fitting and follow ups
• Relevant and up to date post registration experience
• Working autonomously

Desirable

• Supervisory experience of junior staff
• Experience of AuditBase

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of standards and advance testing procedures
• Adult rehabilitation expertise
• Knowledge of quality standards and relevant NICE guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Experience of multi-disciplinary/professional collaborative working
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, especially in relation to communication difficulties
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Report writing skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of various hearing aid technologies
• Have a wide knowledge of networks and referral routes
• Knowledge of audit methods and appreciation of the value of audit to practice improvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to positively motivate others and work effectively in a team
• Able to communicate to all levels of staff in a diplomatic / confident manner
• Diplomatic and assertive with clinical / administrative problem solving
• Can establish areas for concern and refer these assertively to relevant personnel, ensuring patients receive effective care
• Able to manage own time effectively
• Able to manage and resolve conflict
• Effective planning & organisational skills
• Flexible, positive approach to work
• Willingness to assist colleagues
• Resilient and able to work in an environment that can be emotionally challenging

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Well presented
• Full driving licence and use of car

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology Department D23916

Warwick Audiology Department, Acorn House, Coventry Road, Warwick, CV34 4RT

Warwick

CV34 4RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.

In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department.

Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required.

Communication

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.

Professionalism

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RGN
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Non-medical prescriber
• IT Skills

Experience

Desirable

• Acute Nursing
• Surgical Nursing

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
• Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
• Able to manage time effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
• Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Must be willing to travel across localities

Desirable

• Able to change duties at short notice
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surgical Unit D24428

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Professional/Clinica

To provide strong visible leadership to all staff within the ward and across the organisation, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.

To develop the ward teams, individuals and self to enhance performance, ensuring that staff training needs to meet organisational objectives are pursued through the principles of IPR and PDP and knowledge & skills framework, in accordance with Trust Policies and procedures.

To be responsible for own professional registration and ensure that all nurses working on the ward have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code, Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives and in accordance to Trust policy, ensuring a robust system is in place to checking registered practitioners registration status.

Provide leadership for the implementation of the quality improvement projects.

Ensure a strong team focus on high quality, clinically effective healthcare that meet our patients needs, is embedded in ward culture.

Create and maintain a strong culture of Infection Prevention & Control awareness & practice and ensure robust systems are in place to measure IP&C standards, celebrate & share good practice and develop & review action plans to address deficiencies.

Develop, maintain and review annually the wards philosophy so that this continually reflects the aims of the team, division and organisation.

Develop and lead a team that seeks to actively resolve compliant/concerns at local level ensuring appropriate escalation of complaints, clinical incidents or near misses.

Participate in patient acuity studies measuring patient dependency and nurse to bed ratio.

Foster and embed a patient safety culture and participate in national and local patient safety work streams or campaigns to improve the patients environment and experience such as Patient Safety Thermometer.

Develop and maintain cohesive multidisciplinary working relationships which focus on individualised patient care that facilitates a care management plan and a safe and timely discharge.

Manage Strategy Main Duties

Promote the organisations Trust values and annual objectives, with particular reference to the Divisional business objectives, service strategies and developments.

Contribute to the creation, implementation and evaluation of the Divisional service plans by reviewing ward performance against organisational objectives, identifying cost pressures and exceptions and proposing service developments to the Divisional Management Team.

Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of Divisional service strategies and contracts by establishing systems to monitor performance at ward level.

Manage Finance Main Duties

Secure effective resource allocation for wards activities and quality initiatives, including the updating of ward and departmental capital and revenue equipment replacement plans at regular intervals to maintain continuity of service.

Monitor and control the use of ward resources by ensuring that costs are contained within allocated budgets whilst achieving maximum value for money on all expenditures and implement a robust system for exception reporting. Monitor and control the use of ward resources by ensuring that costs are contained within allocated budgets whilst achieving maximum value for money on all expenditures and implement a robust system for exception reporting.

Manage Services Main Duties

Initiate and implement change and improvement in services and operational system to meet Divisional service strategies and contracts.

Monitor, maintain and improve service delivery against quality and functional specifications, encourage staff to share innovations and good quality practice when visited by external regulating bodies.

Participate in the development and implementation of Integrated Care Pathways within the clinical area.

Benchmark ward services against published best practices, whilst ensuring that they meet statutory standards and professional guidelines.

Identify and contribute to the Divisional Management Team innovative service development ideas and proposals in line with evidence-based practice and the principles of clinical governance.

Manage People Main Duties

Recruit and select ward staff by defining future personnel requirements, determining specifications to secure quality people, and assessing and selecting candidates against Trust Values and organisational requirements.

Produce a timely roster that adheres to agreed KPIs and is safe, fair, effective and within budget. Support the rotation of all staff through the 24 hour period, agreeing and monitoring flexible working agreements to support individuals and the service. Support agile working where practicable.

Scrutinise your ward staffing on a daily basis and with your clinical sister /charge nurses ensure this is proactively managed in accordance with SWH 03254 Nurse Staffing Escalation procedure.

Develop and implement ward based accessible clinical supervision for all staff.

Monitor and evaluate sickness/absence trends and act accordingly in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Work collaboratively with the Human Resources Department to proactively manage poor attendance, lateness, capability and performance issues in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Develop teams, individuals and self to enhance performance to achieve organisational objectives and divisional service strategies. Succession plan within your team.

Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self. Undertake learning needs analysis to establish the levels of skills for all grades of ward/department staff. Develop and implement a performance appraisal system supported by a dynamic development programme to meet staff training needs

Create maintain and enhance effective working relationships by involving and informing staff of service developments, performance against key performance indicators and quality metrics, and future plans honestly, timely and sensitively.

Ensure staff comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times and take appropriate action to deal with staff who disregard these obligations in the course of their employment

Develop and maintain a robust system for checking professional registration of nursing staff on appointment and annually thereafter comply with Trust policy.

Manage Information Main Duties

Exchange information to solve problems and make decisions by networking with wards/departments within and outside the Division and the Trust.

Contribute towards the Divisional service plans by reviewing ward/department performance against Divisional objectives and service strategies, identifying cost pressures and proposing service developments to the Divisional management team.

Contribute towards the Divisional service plans by reviewing ward performance against Divisional objectives and service strategies, identifying cost pressures and proposing service developments to the Divisional Management Team.

Establish and maintain a culture of shared learning from incidents and complaints. Develop and maintain a robust mechanism for ensuring good communication is disseminated through the team and foster a culture of openness and candour to all patients, relatives and staff. Measure the success of communication dissemination.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration for Paediatric Nursing/Health Studies
• Teaching Qualification
• Post-registration management qualification or equivalent experience
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience in nurse management
• Significant experience at band 6 within acute hospital setting
• Experience of change management
• Experience of Acute paediatrics

Skills

Essential

• Presentation skills and relevance to question
• Experience of writing guidelines/protocols & policies
• Sound knowledge of evidence based practice
• Knowledge and experience of audit process
• Evidence of involvement in change management
• Sound resource (human and finance) management skills

Desirable

• Some knowledge of business planning

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate characteristics of effective leadership
• Demonstrates ability to motivate, train and develop staff
• Is innovative, positive and has ability to stimulate a productive team Able to set/achieve individual/team objectives and meet deadlines
• Able to role model both clinically & managerially

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Up to date with current NHS priorities and nursing issues
• Flexible and adaptable in meeting changing service demand

Desirable

• Experience of project work and report writing

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWFT

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expertise & Excellence in Clinical Practice

Contribute to the delivery of evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist practice. Care will responsive to individual needs and reflect current local protocols and national guidelines.

Act as an accessible professional for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) supporting the management of a clinical caseload. This will necessitate a degree of autonomy and advocacy to ensure the delivery of appropriate care.

Contribute to the management of a caseload of patients within speciality and prioritise workload to meet patient and service need.

Use knowledge of the speciality and treatment to support the development of personalised care pathways for individuals and assist with holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care and all care interventions.

Act as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care. Use interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence. Ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and valued and individual care plans are understood.

Advise on disease and symptom management for patients within the speciality in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluate response to interventions and cascade to relevant colleagues.

Support patients to self-manage their condition where deemed appropriate. Provide education for those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will need ongoing face to face support.

Act as a resource providing specialist advice and support across service boundaries to ensure optimum liaison and co-ordination of care.

Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this specialist service to demonstrate expertise in extended nursing roles. Assess and assist in managing individual psychological reactions to diagnosis, treatment and associated side effects of including oncology treatments, early pregnancy, infertility and miscarriage patients.

Management & Leadership

Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership to others across the organisation.

Provide support to ensure public and patient involvement is embedded within the sphere of practice.

Assist in setting measurable outcomes for the service and continuous evaluation of practice supporting changes where necessary.

Contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Participate in operational and strategic planning for the development and delivery of the specialist service. Support service improvement activities.

Attend Trust senior nurse meetings and contribute to the agenda and strategic nursing vision.

Represent the Trust by contributing to and participating in meetings locally, regional and nationally relating to the speciality.

Contribute to an annual service review, gathering information to support the annual report.

Communication

Take personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.

Act as a role model for excellent communication skills. Demonstrate empathetic interpersonal and communication skills in supporting, informing and advising patients and carers through diagnosis, treatment, disease progression, prognosis and supportive and palliative care where applicable. This will involve occasionally imparting significant news or supporting patients and carers during and following such consultations.

Effectively and sensitively communicate complex and sensitive information to emotionally distressed patients and family/carers at key points along the care pathway on a frequent basis.

As a core member of the MDT provide professional advice to gynaecology patients and liaise with other specialities to ensure we deliver a seamless service to all of the gynaecology patients.

Refer to other health professionals and outside agencies to ensure optimum care and ongoing support for individual patients/carers, and to ensure the seamless transition from primary to secondary care appropriate to patients individual needs and circumstance.

Maintain links with local and national organisations, which support the care of patients within this speciality.

Education

Identify and use educational strategies to deliver information to patients and carers.

Participate in the development of patient focused education including training to support self-management and health promotion activities.

Assist in the development of other professionals by contributing to Trust wide specialist education and training.

Support the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior nurse to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients.

Act as a mentor/clinical supervisor as appropriate.

Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal. Actively engages with learning and development opportunities needed to work as an advancing practitioner and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met.

Contribute to promoting educational links with local providers of higher education and deliver lectures on a range of courses.

Quality, Audit, Innovation and Research

Assist in the development of written patient information and use existing appropriate resources to inform users, according to individually assessed need.

Work within the NMC code of professional conduct.

Contribute to the development of policies and clinical guidelines to support the specialist service.

Collaborate with other MDT members to develop and update multi-professional Trust operational policies and guidelines.

Maintain patient records and ensure an effective documentation system to reflect the activity and delivery of specialist nursing care.

Promote the service were applicable.

Use creative reasoning, experience and vision to support advancement of care.

Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.

Supports management of change as required.

Maintain membership and attendance at national and local forums to network and debate issues to inform the specialist nursing role and service delivery where applicable.

Assist with the collation of data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality through audit and research.

Contribute to the identification of patients eligible for trial entry. Provide support to patients considering entry to clinical trials in relation to informed consent and advocacy.

Participate in clinical research relevant to practice area.

Assist in the development of links and system to seek the views of patient and carers to ensure service development is in line with user need.

Additional Responsibilities

To have a good knowledge of gynaecology services.

To be aware of national guidelines related to Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy.

To have excellent communication skills when dealing with patients and families with sensitive issues.

To have a good understanding of both surgical and medical procedures within the gynaecological field.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Professional Nursing
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Mentorship and Assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Two years' experience in Acute Nursing in Gynaecology/Early Pregnancy
• Wide range of Clinical Skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience and understanding of audit and evidence-based care

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrates understanding of resource management
• Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
• Able to manage personal time and that of others efficiently and effectively

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Is committed to and demonstrates ability to teach successfully
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
• Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
• Able to achieve individual and team objectives
• Committed to the delivery of high quality healthcare

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to self-development and the development of others
• Able to work flexible shifts including night duty and weekend working when required
• Able to change duties at short notice

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To type all correspondence relating to outpatients and inpatients, as well as typing departmental correspondence.

To request patients new and follow up appointments as required using Lorenzo system and liaising with appropriate consultants and departments.

To receive enquiries from patients and staff, resolving enquiries and forwarding more complex issues to the most appropriate member of the team.

To update and maintain the 18 week RTT Status, ensure accurate record keeping at all times. To complete ITT forms as required according to the Standard Operating Procedure.

To provide cross cover for secretarial team during annual leave and sickness.

To co-operate in the introduction of new procedures, policies or technology, including any technology associated with the Patient Administration System, and assisting managers in its implementation.

To set up and maintain filing systems ensuring all documents are accurately and are appropriately archived.

To obtain investigation results and exercise judgement to ensure that medical attention is urgently drawn to histology and urgent telephoned results and all results are filed in the patients records.

To take responsibility for patients notes in the office. To implement secretarial and administrative policies to track medical records and referral letters using Lorenzo.

To take responsibility of patient electronic records and ensure data is relevant, up to date and accurate, logging data where necessary.

To open and distribute post, prioritising any urgent post and ensuring relevant documentation is attached in addition to acting promptly and appropriately to all e-mail correspondence.

To action all routine leave requests for the medical staff promptly in accordance with Trust Policy including completing the electronic session cancellation form and forwarding to the appropriate person within the given timescale.

To maintain clinicians diaries, ensure meetings are arranged and undertake minutes for meetings as and when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate good basic education
• English language pass GCSE
• RSA III or equivalent speed and accuracy

Desirable

• European Computer Driving License

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Working knowledge of PAS

Skills

Essential

• Articulate - excellent communications skills
• Friendly and professional telephone manner to support the above
• Good audio/copy typing skills
• Able to prioritise tasks
• Demonstrates potential to be able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of Excel and Powerpoint

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to respond effectively to working alone or in a team
• Conscientious and hard working
• Ability to deal with distressing situations patients/relatives
• Ability to use initiative
• Honest and reliable
• To be able to adapt to change
• Flexible

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medical Secretariat Team 1

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Input into Health Roster: e-expenses, e-roster shift changes, annual leave changes

InPhase: Check incident actions, collate incidents, create reports from incidents to assist Team / Professional Leads and Locality Manager

To access relevant systems, update risks, HR information, staff records, milestones and actions, including Word and Excel documents on the instruction of Admin Team Lead, Professional Leads and Locality Managers

EMIS support, caseload maintenance and problem solving

Referral and data inputting (EMIS)

Data collection to assist Team / Professional Lead and Locality Manager to produce CCIs / KPIs / IWGC / Orbis Lone Worker Device reports

Data collection to assist the Teams / Professional Lead and Locality Manager to produce data quality reports

To update as instructed by Team / Professional Lead and Locality Manager, Team action plan as required

Complete staff change forms as per policy and as instructed by Team / Professional Lead and Locality Manager

Communicates with internal and external stakeholders passing relevant information to team or Professional Leads and Locality Manager as required

Disseminate appropriate communications to other Administration Support

Communicates using a wide range of sources including telephone, IT, emails, written and face to face contact

Takes and conveys messages, reporting any changes to the Team or Professional Lead in charge. This may be work scheduled or changes in patients conditions and disseminate appropriate information to junior staff

Undertake data collection and collation activities effectively and to time using agreed systems

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 RSA /EDI Level 3/OCR Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience using Office 2000 including Word

Desirable

• Experience of Excel and e mail packages to Level 3 standard

Experience

Essential

• Able to prioritise own workload
• Able to maintain efficient filing system

Skills

Essential

• Take messages accurately and clearly
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Must be able to manage resources effectively

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Work as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality

Other

Essential

• Must be a non-smoker whilst on duty
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Disclosure at enhanced level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The NHS Orchard Centre for Community Health

Lower Hillmorton Road

Rugby

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safeguarding

• Working within a designated locality the post holder will. Provide specialist professional advice on managing safeguarding children and domestic abuse cases, and work to assist in developing effective multiagency working in these safeguarding areas, including through representation in multiagency partnership groups and meetings.
• Provide professional advice on managing MAPPA and Prevent cases.
• Deputise for the Safeguarding Lead for Children at Trust governance groups/committees in an advisory capacity.
• Be an active member of the local and regional safeguarding networks and working groups.
• Work with the clinical audit department to ensure effective rollout of trust audit programs in the area(s) of responsibility and assure follow through on recommended actions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate policy and performance frameworks, to support staff to recognise, understand and meet their duties of care in relation to relevant legislation, in areas of responsibility.
• Participate in the development of, and the delivery of specialist safeguarding training and practice development.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Trust work plans, to assist the trust in meeting statutory, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Support the development of specific Trust policies, procedures and guidance for safeguarding, as directed.
• Facilitate effective working arrangements both directly and through PALS, in relation to safeguarding.
• Provide cover for other senior practitioners- safeguarding, as required, including acting as named nurse for child protection (where directed and professionally appropriate).
• Act as deputy to the named nurse/professional for child protection (as professionally appropriate).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker or other appropriate professional registration, with substantial clinical experience, and management experience in a specialist safeguarding role.

Experience

Essential

• Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant practice/standards/audit in relation to Safeguarding Children.
• Knowledge and experience of the legal, professional and planning framework for children's and adult services, at a senior level within the NHS.
• Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to Safeguarding Vulnerable people, especially children and young adults and a working knowledge of guidance relating to Safeguarding Adults at risk.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Training and Expertise