Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification attached before applying for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• At least 3 GCSEs - or similar qualification or experience
• Customer service experience

Experience

Essential

• Must have clerical experience
• Call centre/reception experience

Desirable

• NHS experience, Choose and Book experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft packages

Desirable

• Have knowledge evidence of iPM and / or other hospital systems

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Act as a role model for designated staff/department in respect of neonatal care and management.

Act as Advocate for babies/families or relatives who require support, guidance or advice to ensure informed decisions are made about their care where required.

Ensure that agreed standards are known and followed to provide a safe environment for babies their families, relatives and staff.

Integrate recognised Best Practice into everyday practice.

Be aware of the implications of Health Service policy, in connection to nursing practice, educating service users and staff as appropriate.

Work in collaboration with Senior clinical team, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team in providing professional support and advice for regular review of local guidelines, Trust policies and standards in relation to practice.

Work in partnership with the Senior Nursing Team to identify and facilitate nursing research audits within the department. Use results to facilitate improvements in practice and documentation by all staff.

Lead on the coordination and preparation of Learning/Investigation tools and other clinical incident investigations and reports alongside partner teams as appropriate to ensure effective review and learning

Be proactive in identifying, preventing, recording, documenting, reflecting, evaluating, action planning risk incidents and above all promoting a culture of practiced risk assessment within the department via a clinical governance pathway

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILIES:

The post holder will:

Understand the importance of effective cost management, waste reduction, maximising value from resource management

Be a key part of the senior nursing management team and deputise for the Lead Nurse when necessary

Maintain regular contact, attend meetings with other teams within Trust and network areas of value in providing support and advice to ensure that objectives are met and outcomes achieved.

Manage own work load/projects in an effective and efficient way

Participate in quality initiatives and audit as requested by Lead Nurse

Handle complaints, accidents and incidents with professionalism in accordance with local/Trust policy

Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all time

Participate in interviews, staff recruitment/disciplinary/department meetings and service reviews when requested to do so

Provide regular reports on educational programmes, project development, and associated outcomes, to the Senior team, Trust colleagues and external organisations as appropriate.

Monitor sickness and absence for nursing staff and participate in any stage 2 meeting as required

Perform staff appraisal and nursing revalidation as indicated and provide support and guidance for staff

Manage capacity/activity with advanced decision making skills

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY

The post holder will:

Lead on the preparation and coordination of Neonatal Governance dashboard and trust Quality reports in conjunction with the senior team

Ensure that the Trust and national quality initiatives are fully implemented across neonatal services.

Promote awareness and monitor compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards

Ensure that investigation of incident reports relating to nursing issues are completed and actioned

Be responsible for in conjunction with the lead nurse the implementation and monitoring of clinical quality indicators. This will include but not exhaustive

o CQC outcomes

o Infection control no avoidable infection strategy

o Quality and accuracy of documentation

o Improving the patient experience

o HSIB reviews

o PSIRF and Complaint investigation

COMMUNICATION:

The post holder will:

Maintain clear, accurate, legible contemporaneous patient documentation at all times.

Ensure and maintain an effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team to achieve an optimum level of service to babies and families.

Ensure that effective communication exists between all nursing colleagues, medical staff, multidisciplinary teams, families and their relatives, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder will:

Participate in the staff appraisal process with the aim of enhancing individual personal development using reflective practice.

Encourage all staff to use reflective practice in order to enhance individual performance and improved care delivery.

Critically reflect regularly on own performance, and strive towards excellence, at every opportunity.

Maintain own clinical and professional credibility by keeping own practice up-to-date in line with current trends and best practice through personal development and the pursuit of relevant professional and academic study.

Maintain standards of conduct and dress to sustain the public confidence in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.

Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice.

Provide evidence of periodical registration to practice.

Represent department and/or Trust at local, regional and national forums/ network to identify and share 'Best Practice'

Be aware of all Trust initiative and policies, especially those relating to clinical practice

Book annual leave, report sickness/absenteeism in accordance with Trust policy.

Maintain own NMC revalidation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse
• oNeonatal qualified in speciality (QIS)
• oTeaching and assessing experience
• oCurrent NLS certificate

Desirable

• oMasters degree or working towards
• oResearch experience
• oFormal managerial qualification
• oNLS instructor

Experience

Essential

• oConfident & adaptable role model
• oAbility to effectively lead change

Desirable

• oEvidence of involvement in project management

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of National Neonatal policies & guidelines
• oAwareness and involvement in clinical audit & research & evidence based practice
• oPeople management & motivational skills
• oUnderstanding of PSIRF framework and national drivers
• oNMC code of Professional Conduct

Desirable

• oParticipation in Neonatal Interest Groups
• oProven leadership and managerial ability
• oEvidence of changing practice in a clinical setting
• oExperience of standard setting and clinical audit

Skills

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy & demanding role
• oAbility to manage own time & priorities and that of others effectively
• oAbility to adhere to Trust's Health & Safety Policies and guidelines
• oAble to cope & work under pressure & in stressful situations
• oAbility to forward think & risk manage
• oExcellent interpersonal & communication skills
• oGood written & documentation skills

Desirable

• oProject leadership skill
• oEvidence of excellent IT skills
• oQuality improvement 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.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedfordshire Hospitals FT

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take part in research and education and looking at new ways to teach End of Life Care.

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences

Any responsibility, which relates to a special interest

Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD

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

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy

It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work

All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies.

The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.

(Staff is required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information of Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.

Any other duties, which may be required from time to time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMedical Degree
• oRelevant postgraduate qualification

Desirable

• oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential

• oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)

Desirable

• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
• oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Palliative care
• oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable

• oExperience in acute and/or general medicine

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• oExperience of guideline appraisal
• oParticipation in relevant local audits
• oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable

• oParticipation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential

• oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

• oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital & Luton and Dunstable Hospital (2 posts)

Britannia Road

Bedford and Luton

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the continuing care of acute elderly and medical inpatients based on frailty/ Care of Elderly ward.

Carry out regular ward rounds, outpatient clinics and hospital consultations.

Supervise junior medical staff.

Participate in the Multidisciplinary Team meetings where appropriate.

To develop an agreed subspecialty interest as agreed with the Trust and complimentary to the Trusts strategic plans and that of local Commissioners. Participate in the management of the service.

Arrangements for leave (Annual Leave, and Professional Leave) will be made in consultation with colleagues in the Department to ensure continuity of cover for the work of

the Department. Permission for leave is given by the Clinical Director in line with the Annual Leave policy. The leave year runs from 1 April.

The appointee should attend clinical governance meetings and contribute to the Service Lines audit programme.

The appointee will recognise and support the need for flexibility in duties to ensure reliable provision of a high quality expeditious service for our patients. As such, all consultants will be expected to support trust service improvements and engage with an improvement culture.

The junior doctors are divided into teams aligned to the consultants. An on-call rota system for junior doctors is in place to comply with the EWTD requirements.

Please see attached JD/PS

Post closes: 30.08.26

Dearden Assessment: 9th or 10th September (TBC)

AAC Date: 25.09.26

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Medical Degree
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Elderly Medicine
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills Leadership Skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory DBS clearance

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) in OT
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendances at recent post graduate courses/ in-service trainings relevant to the speciality

Desirable

• Membership of BAOT/RCOT or similar
• Practice educators certificate
• Membership of relevant clinical interest group
• Experience in wheelchair prescription

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment
• Substantial broad based postgraduate experience to include a reasonable amount of experience in the relevant acute setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervision of staff or students including staff appraisal
• Work experience, student or therapy assistant supervision
• Teaching/training groups or individuals
• Decision making involving complex facts / situations

Desirable

• Committee membership e.g. Health & Safety Committee
• Knowledge of working in liaison with community therapy services and intermediate care services
• Involvement in service improvement via project management or clinical audit
• Experience of contributing to the development of treatment guidelines
• Experience within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Understand the legal responsibilites of the profession
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Competent IT skills
• Effective decision making skills
• Ability to relate theory to practice
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to be highly organised and responsive to changing workloads and situations
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to adapt to change
• Self directed learning

Desirable

• Research skills
• Evidence of assessing and prescribing adaptive equipment

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to disseminate complex information to others
• Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

• Evidence of internal/external leadership and communication courses

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
• Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures
• Developed working knowledge of broad range of illnesses, injuries and conditions. Particularly those relevant to the clinical setting
• Developed working knowledge of a broad range of occupational therapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the clinical setting
• Awareness of research process and critical evaluation of evidence
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• Awareness of the wider local and national agenda around occupational therapy and NHS developments
• Understanding of resource management
• Knowledge of theoretical concepts

Personal Characteristics & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to work both as a team member and independently
• Empathetic
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Innovative
• Confident
• Committed to personal and team development
• Able to maintain judgement and work under pressure
• Problem Solving
• Motivated and Enthusiastic
• Driven
• Ability to demonstrate personal and professional integrity and present a profession image of the team/profession
• Clear vision of role with commitment to relevant speciality

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewesy Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Urology is a key specialty in our hospital and a major element of the workload associated with this post is co-ordinating and ensuring efficient running of our, dynamic Urology one stop clinic. The post-holder will work towards providing high quality specialist nursing care to patients with urological conditions in outpatients department and provide specialist input on wards as needed. They will also provide support and advice to patients and their families as well as acting as a resource to other professionals. Key Responsibilities Clinical: To sustain a high-quality service within the urology multi-disciplinary team. To assess and advise patients on the treatment and management of urological disease. This will involve taking a clinical history and physical examination. To be knowledgeable about all urology procedures and be fully aware of medical treatments relevant to work area. To provide information, education and psychological support to patients with benign and malignant conditions. Competent or gain competence in undertaking urodynamic studies, Including Video urodynamic video studies Assist with teaching and supervising junior nursing staff when carrying out urological procedures. Support and work towards facilitating independent nurse led nurse led clinics including prostate assessment and post-operative follow up. Assess analyse and plan to provide written and verbal information about treatment options. Make recommendations to G.Ps. Provide patient information on urological procedures enabling them to make informed consent. Perform designated procedures including catheterisation and intravesical therapy, phlebotomy and cannulation. Teach intermittent self-catheterisation and dilatation. Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals. Provide a telephone resource for patients, G.Ps. and District Nurses. Assist with flexible Cystoscopy procedures and Prostate biopsy clinics. Supervisory Duties To support the senior Urology Nurse Specialist in the efficient day to day running of the one stop Urology clinic. To attend and actively participate in the multidisciplinary team meeting and treatment planning/referral decisions. To assess the quality of care given by the evaluation of patient service, effecting change where necessary and demonstrating patient involvement when appropriate. To liaise closely with the Senior Urology Nurse and Service Manager, maximising the use of available resources to benefit patient care and ensuring that any changes in practice that impacts budgetary resources are considers fully. To promote/manage the efficient and effective use of supplies, provisions and equipment within the designated budget. Teaching and Audit: Establish and evaluate programmes of education and training for junior nurses, HCAs and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the area of urology. To work collaboratively with relevant educational staff to provide teaching programmes to meet those needs. To identify the specific education needs of individual patients and carers and facilitate meeting those needs. Prepare and provide learning materials for use within the clinical areas. Participate in clinical supervision programme as supervisee and supervisor. In collaboration with other nurses, identify and encourage research-based practice in relation to urological care within the Trust. Participate in nursing and collaborative research in urological care. To initiate and or participate in clinical audit in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team. Management: To play a key role in the operational and strategic development of the urology service. To develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the patient group. Liaise effectively with all other disciplines within the Trust and at local/community level. Participate in the review and develop written policies, protocols and guidance relevant to this patient group, in conjunction with the Multidisciplinary team. These should be updated where necessary. Initiate and participate in the management of change to improve standards and communication links across primary and secondary care. To act as an effective role model. To work with and support managers and clinical staff to identify areas where changes in practice are required. Provide reports as required by the Trust. To introduce measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients. Ensure the formal reporting and recoding of adverse incidents in line with Trust policy. Network with other clinical nurse specialists to evaluate, develop and promote the specialist-nursing role. To utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit and to provide regular actively analysis reports. Ensures compliance with the Trust Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Race Equality Scheme and duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups. Personal Professional Development: To keep up to date with developments in Urological care by regularly reviewing the literature and attending the relevant study days. To fulfil PREP requirements. To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required To keep up to date with current literature and research in nursing and the speciality. To maintain your own personal and professional development, attending mandatory study sessions as required whilst maintaining own professional portfolio, in preparation for 3 yearly NMC revalidation. To undergo and actively participate in your own performance appraisals. To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.

Internal applicants: Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake a post graduate qualification
• A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree/Masters) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area of specialism
• Relevant post-registration qualification and teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• The relevant nursing experience

Desirable

• Relevant, demonstrable experience in specialty area
• Proven experience of service development

Skills

Essential

• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to develop these

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Urology Department

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this advert, please review for the full details and responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• MDT working
• Experience in a wide area of dietetics
• Experience working in a clinic setting
• Student training experience

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience in paediatrics

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge in general dietetics
• Enthusiasm for paeds
• Communication skills
• Working under own initiative
• Organisation skills

Desirable

• Paeds knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in dietetics
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post grad training in paeds

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is a very exciting time for our Maternity Services at the Luton and Dunstable NHS Foundation Trust providing maternity care to women and families from the local population and surrounding areas. Join our midwifery team as we rise to meet the challenges of todays changing maternity climate.

We are committed to providing women centred midwifery led care, initiated by all women/birthing people booked at home and a continual drive towards normality throughout pregnancy. This is balanced with obstetric care provision including women who require the support of our Level 3 neonatal services.

Our Maternity service offers Midwives a wealth of experience and balance to be able to provide care for both low and high risk women/birthing people and support for their partners and families. You will form part of the midwifery team providing health promotion and information to women/birthing people and families to ensure optimum outcomes of care. We have invested in midwifery posts and Consultants to support the care we offer to women and families.

Our recent projects include development of a community midwifery hub model.

Our Maternity service has over 5,000 births a year, offering care to a diverse and growing community through community and hospital based services. With a level 3 Neonatal Unit on site, we offer care to not only our local population of Luton and South Bedfordshire, but to women/birthing people in Hertfordshire and beyond.

Please see job description for full details.

You will provide management to a community midwifery team as well as clinical expertise.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Current NMC Registrant
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Midwifery
• NALS Course
• MSPP or SSSA

Desirable

• Current or previous Community Midwifery Experience
• PMA
• Leadership/ management course
• NIPE trained

Experience

Essential

• Current or previous Community Midwifery Experience
• Recent intrapartum care experience

Desirable

• Management/Leadership experience
• Experience of teaching in small or large groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Recent intrapartum care experience

Desirable

• Management/Leadership experience
• Experience of change management or service 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.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership to members of the Liberty Team, including clinical supervision, practice audit, development and training.

To provide line management, guidance and support to a team of midwives and student midwives.

To provide clinical expertise, advice and guidance across the team as required.

To support the effective and efficient running of all community services.

To liaise fully with all Community Team Leaders and Senior Managers.

To provide safe and effective midwifery care to vulnerable women/service users whilst working in partnership within a multidisciplinary and multiagency team.

To ensure comprehensive, compassionate and enhanced midwifery care to vulnerable clients while providing the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care, in alongside the multidisciplinary team.

Managerial Responsibilities:

To lead and coordinate the provision of care to vulnerable women/birthing people throughout the puerperium.

To ensure excellent and timely communication with the wider Senior Management Team and to escalate any concerns appropriately.

To provide effective line management, support and guidance to team members taking responsibility for appraisals, absence management, personal development, and staff communication in line with the Trusts policies.

To provide support and supervision to staff and students across the team.

To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team as well as any other agencies involved in the care, to ensure the delivery of seamless services.

To ensure all resources, human, financial and environmental, are used in the most economic, efficient and equitable way.

To ensure that Health and Safety requirements are met and that risks to service users and staff are assessed and action taken to minimise these

To participate in the development, monitoring and audit of policies and SOPs relating to clinical practice and care, and ensure that these are adhered to across all areas of work within maternity.

To act as a representative of the organisation taking part in professional relationships, collaborative working and external promotional activities as appropriate.

Lead regular team/ project meetings that are facilitated in an open and honest manner.

Communicate clearly with team members and contribute to the planning and organisation of work.

To identify and manage poor performance issues.

To alert senior managers to resource issues which affect learning development and performance.

To diffuse challenging behaviour, ensuring that the situation is managed in a sensitive way.

Deal personally with women/birthing people and their families in order to aid resolution of complaints.

Report all incidents, complaints, and accidents appropriately and undertake investigation and resolution as appropriate.

Demonstrate interpersonal skills, reflecting an understanding of the need to communicate effectively with women/birthing people, colleagues and other professionals.

Responsibility for Care Of Women / Birthing People and their families (including monitoring, diagnostics and investigations):

Clinical Responsibilities

To provide advice and guidance based on best evidence to all members of the team.

To act as a resource to staff regarding aspects of clinical practice and care.

To act as a Co-ordinator and/or in support of the wider community team on a rostered basis.

To ensure a high standard of individualised holistic care and support is delivered to clients, promoting empowerment, advocacy and partnership.

To ensure that clinical documentation is up to date and adheres to record keeping standards.

To support the Practice Education team to embed evidence based midwifery care.

To monitor standards of care, participating in audit and required actions.

To maintain agreed governance processes through incident reporting, investigating and risk assessment.

To maintain an up to date knowledge and awareness of issues around the national maternity agenda, ensuring effective communication across multidisciplinary agencies and adherence to Trust policies.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care for mothers/birthing persons and babies, obtaining informed consent throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

To undertake midwifery care consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet the needs of women/birthing people and their families.

Communications:

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times according to Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines. Attention is drawn to the confidential aspects of this post. Any breach of confidence may result in disciplinary proceedings potentially resulting in dismissal/ civil action.

To contribute to the development of a learning environment.

To communicate effectively with a wide range of people to explore complex issues and make complex decisions.

To effectively communicate complex and sensitive condition related information to women/birthing people and their families that require empathy and reassurance.

To competently receive sensitive information concerning a mothers/birthing persons care pathway and provide information using reassuring skills as required. For example, breaking bad news/ special needs/ dealing with anxious relatives.

To agree the arrangements for communication with the woman/birthing people and their family and to document these in accordance with Trust policy and the clients rights to confidentiality.

To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others.

To identify and manage challenging behaviour.

To ensure that essential information on the mother/birthing persons or their babys condition and progress is recorded appropriately according to Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.

Maintain contemporaneous records at all times in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Midwives Rules

Team Working:

Meet every morning with other members of the team for clinical support and information sharing.

Create an environment in which excellent clinical care will flourish and individuals take ownership for their own development.

To identify clear benefits, goals and processes for developing knowledge, ideas and work practice in self.

To inspire others with ones own values and vision and encourage them to seek advice and solutions to problems.

To work in line with the Trusts THRIVE values.

To anticipate, plan and advocate for development/ change and benefits whilst challenging others to take an active part in developing knowledge, ideas and work practice.

To recognise, communicate the achievements of the team and the individuals within the team.

Ensure the focus of midwifery care reflects the Trusts vaues and agreed policies and protocols.

Planning and Organising:

To prioritise the care pathways identified for clients and positively influence the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of midwifery care.

To monitor progress of work recognising changing priorities and implement corrective actions within own limits and informing the relevant people.

Ensure own data and audit collection is maintained and submitted as required.

Partnership working/ service development

To adhere to trust policies and procedures relating to own workplace to contribute to service development.

To evaluate current policies and procedures in relation to the care of woman/birthing people who are vulnerable.

To identify outcomes of evaluation and offer constructive views on how the service should change as a result.

Promote the profession of midwifery and ensure midwifery care is evidence based and in line with best practice.

Embrace the public health agenda and support the delivery of local plans.

To implement and propose changes to policies/ practices in own area.

To evaluate with others the effectiveness of any changes and how these have improved services.

Implement Clinical Governance initiatives by acting as a change agent and taking a proactive role in service development.

Analysis and Data Management:

Ensure the processes are in place to identify, collect and evaluate information in order to support clinical decision- making.

To identify, analyse and interpret facts and information to support the management of women/birthing people throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

To utilise the appropriate judgemental skills when assessing and advising mothers/birthing persons and their relatives in crisis situations.

To undertake data collection and submission effectively using the agreed systems.

Research, Development and Audit:

Quality

To act as a role model by ensuring own actions promote quality and identify and manage any risks.

To keep up to date and act consistently with quality standards and guidelines within own clinical area and associated areas.

To participate in the development of the quality agenda and contribute to improving standards of care.

Audit:

To participate in audit/benchmarking within the clinical area supporting the introduction of change in practice if indicated.

Freedom to Act:

Accountable for own professional actions undertaking all duties having regard to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct for the nurse, midwife and health visitor and their professional contribution to Clinical Governance.

Not directly supervised.

Is guided by trust protocols and codes of conduct.

Be aware of Trust Fire Regulations, cardiac arrest and major accident procedures.

Adhere to Trust grievance and disciplinary procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife (NMC)
• Evidence of ongoing Education and Learning
• SSSA or Mentorship qualification (997 or equivalent)
• Degree or DipHE in Midwifery
• Practicing Midwife

Desirable

• Evidence of further education relating to complex social care needs and perinatal mental health or relevant experience.
• Leadership Qualification
• Education to Masters Level

Experience

Essential

• Qualified Midwife
• Rotational midwifery experience
• Experience of effective collaborative working with professionals from other agencies and disciplines. Conflict Resolution
• First-hand experience of supporting women experiencing safeguarding concerns

Desirable

• Experience in multi-agency working.
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of people management
• Experience of quality improvement

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
• Evidence based client centred care
• Demonstrates continual professional development
• Knowledge of research and audit
• Knowledge of national maternity drivers relating to complex social issues and policies.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of public health agenda relating to maternity

Desirable

• Awareness of resource management and budget control.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching Skills
• High standards of clinical performance.
• Ability to manage caseload & demonstrate effective time management
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Reflective practitioner

Desirable

• People Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable NHS trust

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist the Senior Resuscitation Officer in delivering high-quality resuscitation and deteriorating patient training programmes to Trust staff, including adult, paediatric and neonatal life support courses. They will support the organisation, coordination and delivery of Resuscitation Council (UK) accredited courses, acting as a Course Director or Course Co-ordinator where appropriate.

The role includes collecting, analysing and presenting cardiac arrest and resuscitation audit data, including participation in root cause analysis investigations and reporting findings to the Resuscitation Committee and other relevant forums. The post holder will ensure all training activity and resuscitation data is accurately recorded in accordance with Trust policies and governance requirements.

The Band 6 Resuscitation Practitioner will contribute to the development, implementation and review of resuscitation policies, procedures and guidelines, and will actively participate as a member of the Resuscitation Committee. They will attend cardiac arrest calls when operationally possible, providing clinical support, teaching and expert advice to multidisciplinary teams during resuscitation attempts.

Additional responsibilities include supporting public life support education initiatives, contributing to income generation through the delivery of external training courses, undertaking administrative duties relevant to the role, and deputising for the Senior Resuscitation Officer in their absence. The post holder may also be required to provide cross-site cover and work at other Trust locations in line with service needs.

The post holder will uphold Trust values by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect and will work in accordance with health and safety requirements, including the manual handling of training equipment and potential exposure to clinical environments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Either RN, ODP or HCPC registered Paramedic
• An ALS or EPALS Resuscitation Council UK course provider certificate.
• Teaching experience
• Evidence of further academic study

Desirable

• ALS/EPALS/NLS RC(UK) provider certificate
• ALS/EPLS/NLS Instructor (or IP)
• ALS course director or experience as a course co-ordinator
• Experience of working with critically unwell children

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute care environment.
• Understanding of how the NHS operates

Desirable

• Experience of practice / policy development.
• Experience of regular structured teaching

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
• Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative
• Basic teaching and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate with all grades of staff
• Motivated, reliable, organised
• Calm approach to emergency and stressful situations
• Flexibility in approach to service needs

Desirable

• Well developed presentation and teaching skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Data Collection and audit experience

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work away from Trust premises
• Ability to work with interruptions
• Ability to concentrate for extensive periods

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the receipts and distribution team when required. Duties including but not limited to:
• Delivering goods throughout the trust in an efficient safe and secure manner to the correct end-users.
• To sort pallets of goods as and when required.
• To operate mechanical aids in a responsible manner, keeping equipment and working areas safe, clean and tidy.
• Keep accurate records or goods received and distributed.
• Assist with queries in regards to received and delivered goods.
• Supporting the receipts and distribution team as and when required.
• Providing cover for the Goods Receiving Officer and Distribution Officers at times of absence.
• Undertake training on e-procurement system and other related systems to be able to provide cover as required.

• Provide assistance to the materials management team when required. Duties including but not limited to:
• Ensuring orders are placed on behalf of the customer to meet their requirements. Operating the materials management system using automatic data capture unit and on line computer communication.
• Check and put away received goods in the correct stock locations in the ward ensuring stock rotation.
• Processing returns efficiently, monitoring their progress.
• Supporting the materials management team as and when required.
• Providing cover for ward inventory controllers at times of absence
• General duties:
• Comply with the principles of risk management including health and safety legislation, promoting high standards and acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices in conjunction with other staff.
• Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
• Participate in appropriate training and development activities.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Supply Chain Manager that may be reasonably expected within the scope of the post (including the work of colleagues during periods of absence and peak workloads).
• Act responsibly and respectfully when providing assistance to all stakeholders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard to inlcude GCSE A-C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous Customer facing role
• Experience of physically demanding role
• Previous experience of warehouse/goods in environment

Desirable

• Evidence of Customer Service skills
• Evidence of using Manual Handling aids
• Previous NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

• IT literate

Desirable

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
• Evidence of working in a team environment
• Ability to prioritise service requirement and meet deadline

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

Provide visible operational leadership to the relevant clinical specialty and promote continual improvement in quality, performance and delivery of Trust objectives

Lead the establishment of accountability structures within the relevant clinical speciality ensuring that responsibility is delegated appropriately so that decisions can be taken as close to service provision as possible

Lead, manage and motivate staff within the relevant clinical speciality to deliver and improve services so meeting the needs of patients

In Conjunction with the General Manager Develop the business and planning processes throughout the relevant clinical specialty to deliver services to required standards and within the available resource base

Develop processes in collaboration with other Operations Managers for the Clinical Service to jointly manage the business, delivery and development of services

Work collaboratively with Business partners to ensure effective financial, quality and workforce planning that meets the needs of both current and future service developments

Ensure that all staff receive appropriate education and training opportunities which supports the workforce strategy and therefore, the strategic aims of the Trust

Service Delivery and Improvement

Ensure the efficient organisation of clinical and non-clinical services within Clinical Specialty, making best use of capacity to deliver activity within the terms of the Trust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and with cost effective utilisation of staff and non-pay resources

Review national and local policies and assess local service delivery against these in collaboration with the General Manager - where necessary, develop and implement action plans with the clinical service providers to ensure service models meet recommendations and standards (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance, Improving Outcomes Guidance etc)

Continually analyses service performance data against regional and national data and taking into account potentially conflicting information develop service improve plans.

Implement patient pathways with clinical staff and colleagues, which deliver best practice and make progress towards achievement of wait time standards and milestones required

Leading the delivery of complex and sometimes competing demand and capacity targets for the Clinical Specialty

To undertake annual business planning and develop long term plans for the Clinical Specialty

Operate as the champion for service modernisation and change sharing best practice, successes and learning across the Group.

Required to keep up to date with research developments in relation to designated service group to ensure the delivery of excellent clinical services

Financial and Performance Management

Operate as accountable budget holder for the relevant clinical specialty budget and be accountable for all pay and non-pay expenditure

Ensure that budgets are managed in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions, working collaboratively with the Finance lead, taking action where necessary to prevent or address variance in performance, and to incorporate recommendations of internal and external audit

Ensure the clinical specialty meets the required performance standards

Share and communicate performance indicators and level of performance throughout the relevant clinical specialties, taking action where required to address variance from the standard/milestone

Ensure that unplanned variation in service delivery (activity, income, expenditure, capacity, performance) is identified and appropriate, timely action taken

Communicate the terms of the SLA throughout the relevant clinical speciality as required for proactive and sound financial management

Work collaboratively with the General Manager to lead the relevant clinical specialty in the development of cost improvement plans and their implementation as part of financial recovery processes

Create formal reports on service delivery performance and improvement to be shared trust wide and with external partners

Develop capital and/or revenue business cases for submission to the General Manager for the Programme Investment Group

The Clinical Service Manager will lead on the development, implementation, establishment and review of performance management systems within the relevant clinical specialty it is critical that this is done collaboratively with other clinical specialties within the Group.

Risk Management and Governance

Lead a culture within Clinical Specialty that ensures that all medical, clinical and

operational employees comply with Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines

Support the Head of Nursing and General Manager, Matron and Clinical Lead in the

delivery of the governance plan for Clinical Specialty and performance management systems are in place

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that all risks are identified and included as appropriate on the organisational risk register and are progressed appropriately to reduce the risk profile

Work collaboratively with colleagues to address complaints and incidents appropriately lead the learning from such events to ensure that learning is achieved across Clinical Specialty

Application of Knowledge

At all times the post holder should use their professional management knowledge and experience to assess, plan, evaluate and judge the appropriate interventions

The post holder should maintain their knowledge of changes in the NHS and in wider industry to enable and direct services to respond to changing requirements and securing best practice.

Aspire to expand the application of service improvement techniques within the clinical service lines, including QSAR, process analysis and project management discipline.

Ensure a good knowledge of the key operational and quality policies and procedures to maintain compliance with these at all times and contribute to development of policies and procedures as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience supplemented by diploma level specialist training
• oManagement/leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role
• Experience of managing , leading and motivating a team
• Leading service changes to improve performance

Knowedge

Essential

• oFinancial procedures including budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
• Risk management and governance

Desirable

• NHS IT system experience

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good analytical and problem solving skills --ability to analyse highly complex data/information and make judgements/draw conclusions -- including ability to respond to unexpected demands
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and direct the work others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long term

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

South Wing, Kempston Road,

Bedford,

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.

To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.

To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.

Act in an advisory capacity, setting protocols for safe practice in specialist area and be lead specialist for advice concerning safety in the CT environment.

To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in CT techniques, modifying protocols appropriately to clinical condition, image findings or patient condition and problems in image acquisition are recognised and acted upon.

To be aware of the health and safety at work act and ensure guidelines are followed.

To take the lead role in research and audit, QA and equipment testing.

To maintain appropriate clinical records and update CRIS where appropriate.

To be responsible for and write policies, procedures and protocols for specialist area which impact the department.

To be able to physically position patients for their images in a safe manner.

To advise and liaise with clinical staff regarding the appropriateness of imaging referrals.

To be responsible for the recruitment, appraisal and initial disciplinary procedures for the department.

To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of CT equipment, arranging service visits and maintaining records.

To order and maintain stock levels ensuring best value for the Trust.

To participate in the CT rotation including on calls, weekend work and out of hours.

To provide senior CT support to the CT service where required.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• oBSc in Diagnostic Radiography oHCPC registered

essential

Essential

• oSignificant CT experience

Essential

Essential

• Cannulation Course
• Sound understanding of CT Physics, anatomy and protocols

desirable

Desirable

• CTCA Experience
• Colonography certificate

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the job description attachment within the job advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc In Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate Cerificate/Diploma

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working in an acute hospital
• Extensive experience in general radiographic practice
• Extensive experience in specialised modality practice

Desirable

• Experience within the NHS
• Experience of cardiac imaging

Knowledge

Essential

• Professional knowledge across the spectrum of cross-sectional/ specialised procedures
• Sound scientific and technical knowledge relevant to the post - including general and cardiac catheterisation
• Awareness of all legislation and safety requirements relevant to the post
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of governance and audit procedures

Personal Skills

Essential

• Skilled in performing cross-sectional/cardiac imaging
• Ability to undertake range of both general radiography examinations
• Participate in first line image interpretation.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and staff
• Able to pass on knowledge to others in a clear and concise way

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership 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.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to the contact on the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths (Pass) or equivalent
• Full ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Level 2 NVQ units in relevant Pharmaceutical area or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of data inputting - raising orders/invoicing
• Experience of running simple reports using Excel or similar

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with pharmaceutical products
• Experience of raising orders/invoicing

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of office procedures
• Knowledge of sales and purchase ledger
• Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NHS
• Awareness of medicine names

Personal Skills

Essential

• Calm under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Good, friendly and efficient telephone manner
• Accurate at inputting data

Desirable

• Able to regularly travel between Hospital sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)