Job description

Job responsibilities

We receive self-referrals and offer Talking Therapies interventions and psychological therapies across steps 2 and 3, and have developed pathways with physical health services in line with the National Talking Therapies Long Term Conditions programme, in order to expand and increase the offer of psychological therapies to the Blackpool population. There is an expectation that on qualifying as a CBT therapist the Long Term condition training will be undertaken.

The Successful Candidate will:

• Undertake High Intensity CBT training course and complete all academic requirements of the training.
• Once qualified gain and maintain BABCP accreditation.
• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
• Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.
• Attend regular Clinical Supervision.
• Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line with the service.
• Undertake risk assessments with clients and respond to these in line with service policies and procedures.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
• Keep coherent detailed records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
• Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and stepdown arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
• Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
• Participate in the planning and facilitation of groups as and when required by the service.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social care, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy
• Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP

Desirable

• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Abliity to write clear reports and letters to other professionals
• Ability to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrate ability to complete academic requirements of the role
• Computer literate
• Ability to use clinical supervision effectively to support reflective practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health problems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English
• Car Driver

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Community Bases

South Shore Primary Care Centre, Lytham Road

Blackpool

FY4 1TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To independently undertake and be responsible for sexual health clinical sessions, assessing patients and taking a sexual history, formulating diagnoses, and where required initiating treatments using patient group directions and agreed protocols or utilising non-medical prescribing, where suitably qualified, in the management of patients under the care of Sexual Health Services for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.

To provide specialist nursing interventions to the clinical management of patients with sexual health problems, in collaboration with other health professionals.

Independently perform comprehensive male and female genital examinations and investigative procedures for patients including HIV testing and point of care HIV testing including cervical cytology sampling where appropriate.

To follow agreed clinic protocols and PGDs to supply emergency contraception, start and re-issue combined oral and progestogen only contraceptive methods and Depo-Provera injections (following a period on preceptorship/consolidation) along with being able to insert and remove contraceptive implants (or being willing to undertake training as required), and to take the relevant histories in relation to these methods.

To provide long-acting reversable contraception to clients (LARC), to be able to fit, remove and exchange sub-dermal implants, in line with Faculty guidelines.

Utilise non-medical prescribing, where suitably qualified, in the management of patients under the care of Sexual Health Services for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.

Support the Nurse in Charge/CNS to maintain a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor, and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.

Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.

Be responsible for the continuity of patient care during their clinic visit.

To ensure excellent documentation of patient care in the electronic patient records.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• First level registered nurse
• DFSRH Qualification or equivalent
• LoC Sub-Dermal Implants
• Specialist course or in-house training in STI screening
• Mentorship / assessment module / training

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of working in nurse led clinics and working to PGDs
• Multi-disciplinary working
• Evidence of working with young people and under 16's
• Experience of clinical audit
• Proficient in cervical cytology
• 2 years working in sexual health

Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection acts
• Evidence of risk assessment responsibility

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to independently undertake genital examination and screening tests in both male and female patients including cervical cytology
• Able to perform venepuncture
• In depth knowledge of sexual health
• Knowledge of National and local sexual health strategies
• Computer Literate
• Ability to respond to pressure and to prioritise workload
• Good working knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to Mentor Students

Desirable

• Basic microscopy 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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fatima Health Centre

228 Garstang Road

Preston

PR2 9QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for duties as a key member of the Trust Fire Team, to attend the fire incident and the activated fire panel. Assist and liaise with the fire brigade and inform fire chief of any technical information required such as location of services to be isolated and to carry out isolations as required. Silence and reset the fire alarm panel as directed by the fire chief and issue stand down on completion of the incident. Also to assist and liaise with the Senior Nurse on call and other members of the fire team, providing technical information, assist with evacuations and making decisions in unforeseen circumstances (ie. during fire brigade industrial action).

. Responsible for duties as a key member of the Trust Chemical Incident Team, including setting up of the fixed decontamination unit and assist / liaise with the emergency services, medical staff and Trust managers, providing technical information as required.

Carry out special projects for management, as requested, including surveys, developing procedures and plant history records.

Out of normal hours ensure supervisory duties are met, to include, monitoring of contractors, raising defect / new work jobs on CAFM system, previewing jobs and ordering spare parts. Responsible for accessing stores and maintaining stock control out of normal working hours. Writing of reports as required.

Responsible for the maintenance of the hardware for the door access on the PAC system (site wide electronic security locking system) out of normal working hours.

Liaise with Estates management to assist in organising maintenance shutdowns, which may involve major interruption to services.

Inspect and test the Hospital Emergency Standby Electricity Generator sets on a regular basis. Also responsible for attending any mains power failures on site, to ensure continuity of electrical supplies to critical and non-critical units.

Attend any emergency situation that affects the health and safety of any patients, i.e. where patients are trapped in hospital equipment or a clinician requests assistance.

Respond to emergency situations and assist/liaise with the emergency services as requested by the Senior Nurse on site, out of normal hours.

Work in accordance with the requirements of statute, technical guidance and codes of practice and Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for Low Voltage (LV) systems for competent persons. BS7671 & HTM06-02

The post holder will be required to work on drainage systems, including the clearing of blockages in drains, Bed Pan Macerators, and other sanitary equipment, which may lead to contact with raw/infected sewage and hazardous chemicals on a regular basis and as such will be expected to take all necessary health and safety measures to prevent danger and avoid injury.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust Procedures and schedules.

Inspect patient personal electrical equipment and advise them on the safety and suitability for use in the hospital out of hours.

Undertake fault finding and testing of complex (LV) installations, critical systems and equipment.

Maintain Steam, condensate, heating and DHW and all associated plant and equipment and dismantle and rebuild when required.

Carry out maintenance and repairs to ventilation plant and equipment, medical gas pipeline services, laundry equipment, catering equipment, steam raising plant and equipment etc.

Have an extensive working knowledge in relation to all site Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Building services.

Have an extensive working knowledge of domestic portable and non-portable[JC1] Water systems including all maintenance and testing regimes in connection with the Trust Prevention of Legionella Policy.

Carry a pager and telephone / radio (2-way communication) tool to provide response any incident or emergency situation, whilst working on site.

Refer to and understand all Building/Engineering/Technical drawings and specifications. Interpret technical detailed manuals, carryout both routine and non-routine fault diagnosis and carry out repairs, assist in commissioning, problem solving in new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others.

Please read the attached Job Description & Person Specification, for further information, and before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HNC / ONC or equivalent qualification / experience in Electrical Engineering related discipline.
• Qualified in line with 18th Edition
• Qualified to City and Guilds.

Desirable

• Hold a current and clean driving licence
• Knowledge of BMS, UPS, Fire and other systems.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to interpret detailed reports / instructions/ drawings. Capable writing reports, collating data, and presenting statistically analysed information.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of NHS Estates function and operational.

Special Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Able to delegate and prioritise own workload and staff under direct management.
• Has interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage with and manage contractors working on site ensuring Health and Safety and Trust policies are adhered to.
• Able to plan at an operational level.

Desirable

• Able to process information to logical order.
• Organisational skills.
• Influencing skills.

Commitment

Essential

• Possesses commitment to work hours required to complete tasks (includes night / weekends as and when required).
• Is punctual, reliable, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Is innovative and able to actively progress improvements to the service and ensure a customer service culture Applicant must be able to deal with other technical queries when covering the on-call officers' role in line with the rota.
• Is able to work both as a leader and in a team.

Desirable

• Be able to demonstrate continued professional development and learning. Is creative and a self-starter.

Training

Essential

• Completed a Structured (i.e city & guilds) training programme in Electrical Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. (Preferably in an NHS / maintenance setting).
• Completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.

Integrity

Essential

• Must be honest, trustworthy and capable of keeping work related matters confidential.

General Health

Essential

• Working in confined spaces, cramped conditions, with contaminated equipment and high temperature, hazardous areas.
• Capable of working in maintenance and on construction sites.
• Physically fit, active, and have the ability to pass preemployment medical screening

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.

Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.

Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.

Assisting nurses and other healthcare professional with patient care and clinical procedures.

Maintaining accurate patient records.

Reporting and changes in patients condition.

Keeping patient areas clean, tidy and well stocked.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Promoting dignity, privacy and independence.

Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.

Desirable

• Ability to perform ECGs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.

Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.

Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.

Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.

Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.

Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.

Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

Skills/Attributes

Essential

• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.

Desirable

• Ability to perform ECGs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.

Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.

Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.

Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.

Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.

Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.

Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.

Desirable

• Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.

Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.

Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.

Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.

Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.

Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.

Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Able to perform a wide range of duties

Desirable

• Ability to perform ECGs

NVQ Level 3 in care

Essential

• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders within a community stroke and neurorehabilitation service, using current evidence-based practice to inform clinical decisions, prognosis and discharge planning.
• To contribute to mental capacity assessments and best-interest decision-making processes, enabling patients to maximise their independence, participation and ability to communicate their wishes wherever possible.
• To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, best-interest meetings and family meetings, providing specialist advice and guidance on communication and swallowing needs.
• To ensure patients, families and carers are actively involved in goal setting, care planning and rehabilitation programmes wherever possible.
• To adapt assessment and intervention approaches to meet individual patient circumstances, including cognitive, cultural, linguistic and environmental factors.
• To provide specialist advice, support and education to colleagues, relatives and carers to promote effective management of communication and swallowing difficulties, including discharge planning and longer-term management.
• To liaise effectively with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, multidisciplinary team members, acute services, primary care and external agencies to support coordinated, seamless care across the pathway.
• To work within service, professional and Trust policies relating to referral management, clinical pathways, documentation, consent, safeguarding and discharge processes.
• To manage a highly specialist clinical caseload independently, while delegating appropriately to junior Speech and Language Therapists and rehabilitation assistants, and maintaining accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
• To work flexibly across community settings, including patients homes, clinics and other relevant locations across Blackpool and the wider service footprint as required.
• To work collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary or multi-agency teams to ensure effective, joined-up service provision and smooth transitions of care.
• To maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of professional standards, national guidance and current evidence relevant to stroke and neurorehabilitation, including Speech and Language Therapy best practice.
• To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, safety and risk management, and to promote these across the team and wider community settings.
• To provide clinical supervision, leadership and day-to-day support to junior staff and rehabilitation assistants, contributing to staff development, service improvement and the ongoing delivery of high-quality community stroke and neurorehabilitation care.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree, BSc (Hons) or MSc (Hons) or equivalent.
• Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Additional recognised dysphagia training.

Desirable

• Successful completion of a relevant leadership course

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in stroke and neurological conditions with a minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical experience
• Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
• Post graduate experience of developing and delivering specialist formal and informal, training/ presentations for a wide range of professionals
• Knowledge of principles regarding clinical supervision and experience in providing this
• Demonstrable use of initiative in relevant service development/quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Experience in conducting and interpreting videofluoroscopy.
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge beyond specialist field.

Skills & Ability

Essential

• The ability to work within national and legal frameworks in autonomously managing a specialist SLT caseload.
• Ability to be an effective team member, assume clinical leadership for SLT within the service and delegate as necessary.
• Demonstrate developed approaches to collaborative and cross-boundary working practices
• Highly developed communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Hold a full driving licence, access to own vehicle and ability to travel across the geographical area covered by the post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ansdell Medical Centre

Albany Road

Lytham St Annes

FY8 4GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about our specialist service can be found via the following link.

Aseptic and Production Unit Services | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (bfwh.nhs.uk)

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good command of English language and numeracy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM)

Experience and Knowledge

Desirable

• Previous experience of aseptic preparation or clean room environments
• Previous pharmacy experience
• Previous experience of stock control

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal & written
• Computer literate
• Numerate - able to do complex calculations
• Manual dexterity - able to undertake aseptic manipulations
• Ability to differentiate between drug strengths, forms, names and comprehend batch numbers and expiry dates.
• Organisational skills
• Able to work at an isolator cabinet for long periods
• Able to work in clean room clothing following strict personal policies
• Able to move heavy loads

Desirable

• Experience of following Standard Operating Procedures

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool Victoria hospital

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To independently undertake and be responsible for sexual health clinical sessions, assessing patients and taking a sexual history, formulating diagnoses, and where required initiating treatments using patient group directions and agreed protocols or utilising non-medical prescribing, where suitably qualified, in the management of patients under the care of Sexual Health Services for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.

To provide specialist nursing interventions to the clinical management of patients with sexual health problems, in collaboration with other health professionals.

Independently perform comprehensive male and female genital examinations and investigative procedures for patients including HIV testing and point of care HIV testing including cervical cytology sampling where appropriate.

To follow agreed clinic protocols and PGDs to supply emergency contraception, start and re-issue combined oral and progestogen only contraceptive methods and Depo-Provera injections (following a period on preceptorship/consolidation) along with being able to insert and remove contraceptive implants (or being willing to undertake training as required), and to take the relevant histories in relation to these methods.

To provide long-acting reversable contraception to clients (LARC), to be able to fit, remove and exchange sub-dermal implants, in line with Faculty guidelines.

Utilise non-medical prescribing, where suitably qualified, in the management of patients under the care of Sexual Health Services for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.

Support the Nurse in Charge/CNS to maintain a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor, and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.

Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.

Be responsible for the continuity of patient care during their clinic visit.

To ensure excellent documentation of patient care in the electronic patient records.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• First level registered nurse
• DFSRH Qualification or equivalent
• LoC Sub-Dermal Implants
• Specialist course or in-house training in STI screening
• Mentorship / assessment module / training

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of working in nurse led clinics and working to PGDs
• Multi-disciplinary working
• Evidence of working with young people and under 16's
• Experience of clinical audit
• Proficient in cervical cytology
• 2 years working in sexual health

Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection acts
• Evidence of risk assessment responsibility

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to independently undertake genital examination and screening tests in both male and female patients including cervical cytology
• Able to perform venepuncture
• In depth knowledge of sexual health
• Knowledge of National and local sexual health strategies
• Computer Literate
• Ability to respond to pressure and to prioritise workload
• Good working knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to Mentor Students

Desirable

• Basic microscopy 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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Health Centre

42 Church Street

Burnley

BB11 2DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients. He/Shewill be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment.The main elements of the role are insuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenanceservices on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patientneeds as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services inorder to properly maintain the patient environment.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrol.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to understand written instructions, complete records and use measurements accurately.
• Willingness and ability to complete all mandatory and role-specific training, including infection prevention and control, health and safety, fire safety, manual handling, food safety and waste management.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in cleaning, facilities services, hospitality, food hygiene or customer service.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of providing a courteous service to patients, service users, visitors or members of the public.
• Understands the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention within a healthcare environment.
• Understands the need to follow cleaning schedules, standard operating procedures, colour coding systems, safe systems of work and manufacturers' instructions.
• Understands confidentiality, privacy, dignity and professional boundaries when working near patients and confidential information.

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning, housekeeping, catering or facilities duties in a workplace, voluntary setting or similar environment.
• Experience of working in the NHS, health care, social care or another large, regulated organisation.
• Knowledge of safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Communicates clearly, respectfully and sensitively with patients, visitors and colleagues, including when barriers to communication are present.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently within agreed procedures, seeking advice when required.
• Organises and prioritises routine tasks, responds appropriately to changing service needs and completes work to the required standard and timeframe.
• Pays close attention to detail and can identify, report and escalate cleanliness, safety, equipment or environmental concerns promptly.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, honesty and a positive approach to delivering a high-quality service.
• Treats every person with dignity, compassion and respect and supports an inclusive, non discriminatory working environment.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and complete routine documentation, checklists or electronic records as required.
• Able to undertake the physical duties of the role, with reasonable adjustments where required, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing equipment and handling supplies.
• Flexible and willing to work the shift pattern required by the service, which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Committed to learning, receiving feedback and maintaining competence in all aspects of the role.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 37 Blackpool Teaching Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To have specialist knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree level educationand/or experience and ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualifications.

2. To work within professional Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality,Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice.

3. To provide a high standard of evidence based care to patients whilst attending patients inthe community and within the hospital.

4. To work as an autonomous practitioner having a flexible approach to workload schedules.

5. To facilitate effective communication: written, verbal and electronic.

6 To act as the patients advocate

7. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and careto the patients.

8. To co- ordinate the planning, implementation and development of protocols in accordancewith research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• First degree level or equivalent experience
• Registered midwife qualification

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in research/clinical practice/management
• Have attended GCP (Good Clinical Practice Training) within the last 18 months

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• At least 2 years experience working in relevant clinical service/research.

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating clinical research studies in an acute setting

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of specialty - midwifery
• Written and oral communications skills, including the preparation of formal reports and making presentations
• Understanding of the impact of their own behaviour on others and ability to adapt behaviour as appropriate to ensure satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others
• Able to develop, and implement work programmes.
• Experience of implementing change within clinical teams.
• Demonstrates a collaborative working style.
• Confident and competent working with IT. Good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Car driver for community visits and working on studies across hospital sites if required
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns 24/7
• Ability to travel and stay overnight at conferences/training

Desirable

• Able to teach and facilitate small and large groups.
• Clinical skills to include venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration, ILS
• Knowledge of research including

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities include the essential care of patients, play and distraction, safe transfer of children and YP/adults around the hospital and general tasks such as waste management and maintaining a suitable and hygienic environment for our patients.

The candidate will comply with all relevant policies and procedures to maintain the safety of patients within the Emergency Department.

Successful candidates will ensure patient's safety, comfort and welfare and provide support to the patient's relatives and advocates as required.

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant in a permanent post.
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
• Experience of NHS computer systems
• Experience in the Emergency Department

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Basic IT skills to be able to document on the electronic patient record
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to recognise when support is required
• Ability to make shared clinical and professional decisions taking into consideration Trust/Departmental Policies/Procedures
• Flexible
• Good organisational skills
• A knowledge and practical experience of manual handling
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Good attendance record
• Willingness to use equipment, full training provided
• Observation Training
• ECG Training
• Venepuncture Training
• Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
• Able to perform a wide range of duties

Desirable

• Cannulation Training
• Basic risk assessment skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing

Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.

Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities.

Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers.

Administer drugs within NMC guidelines.

Please read the full job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse level 1
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Supervisor/Assessor competence or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Additional Nursing Qualification relevant to continence

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to deal with difficult situations.
• Ability to Identify and assess patients' needs.
• Ability to use resources appropriately.
• Multidisciplinary working
• Willingness to undertake further training specific to role

Desirable

• Post registration experience

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good team worker.
• Ability to organise self and others by prioritising and delegating as needed
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to educate others
• IT literate
• Clinical audit knowledge or ability to participate.
• Willing to develop professionally.
• Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS.
• Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients.
• Ability to ensure equality and value diversity.
• Understand implications of lone working
• Demonstrates personal value that align with the Trust values
• Flexible attitude to work
• Motivated
• Evidence of self-development
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast

Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast

Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast

FY4 1TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and prepared to work some evenings and Saturdays.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of qualifications obtained at secondary/high school or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• To have worked in a hospital or community health care setting in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Previous work experience in a sexual health setting
• Currently performs venepuncture

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good communication abilities both written and verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Basic computer/word processing skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Understanding of effective record keeping
• Non judgmental attitude
• Flexible i.e. shift system in operation which includes evening and weekend sessions
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to travel between sites
• Awareness of own limitations and boundaries
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Effective communication with other health professionals

Desirable

• Understanding of confidentiality policies in Sexual Health

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sexual Health Services, Whitegate Health Centre

Whitegate Drive

Blackpool

FY3 9ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing

Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.

Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities.

Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers.

Administer drugs within NMC guidelines.

Please read the full job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse level 1
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Current NMC registration
• Supervisor/Assessor competence or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• V150/V100/V300 Prescriber
• Evidence of CPD - Management of Leg Ulcers CPD Module
• Evidence of CPD - Tissue Viability CPD module

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Able to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to Identify and assess patients' needs
• Ability to use resources appropriately
• Multidisciplinary working
• Willingness to undertake further training specific to role

Desirable

• Previous community nursing experience

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good team worker.
• Ability to organise self and others by prioritising and delegating as needed
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to educate others
• IT literate
• Clinical audit knowledge or ability to participate.
• Willing to develop professionally.
• Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS
• Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients.
• Ability to ensure equality and value diversity.
• Understand implications of lone working
• Demonstrates personal value that align with the Trust values
• Flexible attitude to work
• Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job
• Motivated
• Evidence of self-development
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Eccleston HC

40 Raikes Road

Great Eccleston

PR3 0ZA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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