Job description

Job responsibilities

Full GMC Registration or working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or working towards. The applicant needs to have an appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)

NHS experience and broad clinical ENT experience with a sub speciality interest in Head & Neck.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive ENT department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop inpatient and outpatient pathways.

Our ENT service has a team of 5 consultants, two specialty doctors, three speciality trainees and 6 junior doctors. This role will require the delivery of face-to-face onsite clinical sessions or within a community-based environment. The service provides assessment and management of a range of ENT conditions. The post holder will educate patients and their families on conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care. The post holder is expected to stay current withadvancements in ENT treatments, technologies, and best practices.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• An appropriate higher surgical qualification (FRCS or equivalent)
• Working towards CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by the date of AAC)

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
• Relevant Higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• NHS Experience
• Subspecialty interest in Head and Neck
• Broad Clinical ENT Experience

Management

Essential

• An understanding of NHS Management practices and their application
• A willingness to attend and actively participate in department meetings
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Evidence of commitment to support the teaching of medical and non medical staff

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in participation research based publications
• Post graduate education qualifications

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 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

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:

1. Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
2. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the One LSC Trusts and customer trusts.
3. Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off
4. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
5. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are
6. Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project
7. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the
8. Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer
9. Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained.
10. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed
11. Significantly contribute as part of the One LSC procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit.
12. Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the One LSC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member
13. Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
14. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement
15. Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
16. Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance
17. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
18. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the One LSC wide contract register.
19. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level Grade 4
• Degree or diploma level graduate (CIPS or procurement related) or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent
• Project management qualification or equivalent
• Willing and able to complete CIPS or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Procurement team
• Experience of staff management
• Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio
• Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
• Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
• Experience of negotiating complex contracts
• Sound knowledge of contract management
• Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply
• Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver savings opportunities

Desirable

• Experience in Public Sector or NHS procurement
• Knowledge of the application of UK procurement legislation/ tendering processes & procedures
• Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
• Delivery of demanding savings targets through procurement activities

Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at all levels
• Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and financial adjudication skills to manage complex high value projects

Other

Essential

• High level of personal professionalism
• Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Confident to present/represent procurement at senior meetings
• Pro-active can-do attitude
• Committed to delivering positive outcomes
• Team Player
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to working times and location plus have access to transport to be able to move across sites
• Adaptable to changing demands or service needs

Desirable

• Ability to cope under pressure

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital - but to work across sites

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level Grade 4
• CIPS Professional qualification or substantial experience of working within a procurement environment at a senior level
• Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract law, Public Procurement Regulations, Tendering, & Supplier Management

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent
• Project management qualification or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Senior Buyer experience within a complex, multi-site procurement environment
• Working and detailed knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
• Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups
• Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver demanding savings targets

Desirable

• Experience of working in other public and private sector organisations
• Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
• Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio
• Additional expertise in Contract & Supplier Management, Contract Law and Negotiation Skills

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
• Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and financial skills to manage complex high value contracts
• Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format
• Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff
• Ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings
• Ability to influence senior members of staff and gain credibility within a category management structure
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change

Other Specific Qualities

Essential

• Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels & at senior meetings
• Flexible approach to working times and location and must be able to travel to and between sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria
• Adaptable to changing demands or service needs

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across One LSC Trusts

Haslingden Road,

Blackburn,

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.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

South Shore Primary care

575 Lytham Road

Blackpool

FY4 1TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Our automated, technician led dispensary allows pharmacists to concentrate on clinical activities through the provision of a patient centred pharmacy service.The individuals will possess well-developed communication skills and will have the initiative and confidence to set and achieve their own agreed objectives. Successful candidates will be team players with good interpersonal and organisational skills.This training post will offer a structured rotational programme across the key areas of hospital pharmacy. We have a team based approach to patient care so the individual will be supported by more senior or experienced staff. There will be a competency based approach to training with developmental opportunities within each rotation. The individual will have the opportunity to start a clinical diploma or appropriate further education if required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease state
• Previous experience of teamworking

Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Problem solving skills. Pro-active and innovative.
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of audit methodology

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Influencing skills.

Other

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Willingness to contribute to the general working of the department

Qualifications and attainments

Essential

• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the GPhC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

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 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

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you are responsible for the general running of the ward during the shift. you will coordinate the care needs of patients and understand the varying conditions and what is required. You will coordinate safety huddles to inform all staff on shift of any new risks as well update the staff regarding changes to medical plans. You will be responsible for liaising with the medical team and manning board rounds and assisting the consultant on daily ward rounds.

You will have a good understanding of the sickness and attendance policies to be able to assist the ward manager in managing sickness as well as access to the incident reporting system to assist with the closing of incidents and subsequent dissemination of information and lessons learnt from the incident. You will have an understanding of the training needs of staff on the ward and be able to assist them with booking and attending courses for both mandatory training and professional development as well as completing weekly/monthly audits to show compliance with staff roles and trust guidelines, with the aim to provide guidance and training if shortfalls are identified.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse (1st Level)
• Post Registration qualification in speciality
• Teaching & assessing qualification
• Diploma

Desirable

• Leadership course
• Degree/working towards

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to set & establish priorities
• Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
• Assertiveness
• Excellent time management
• Good I.T. skills
• Decision maker
• Communicate at all levels
• Lateral thinker and problem solver
• Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota
• Management of change
• Influencing skills
• Delegation skills
• Venepuncture / Cannulation
• Intermediate Life Support Advanced Life Support

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience.
• Teaching within clinical area
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of regularly managing a clinical area and clinical team
• Experience of clinical audit and research

Desirable

• Experience of change 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

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

1) Post holder will work independently (work will be self- directed and autonomous) to manage and provide the cystic fibrosis dietetic service. You will be expected to seek peer support and clinical supervision via the specialist cystic fibrosis dietetic networks.

2) To provide highly specialist dietetic advice to patients and/or carers with Cystic Fibrosis, whilst taking into account ethical, social, emotional, psychological and cultural needs. To be able to use this complex and sensitive information in formulating individual dietetic advice. Communicating this information effectively to the MDT and patients/carers alike.

3) To provide nutritional and dietetic counselling to educate a diverse patient population. To understand the complex dietary changes which are needed and to employ advanced motivational and behavioural change skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is non-compliance.

4) To utilise and develop communication tools and teaching skills in order to educate patients who may have barriers to understanding e.g. disabilities, non-English speaking, poor literacy.

5) To organise and deliver training sessions for groups of patients with specialist dietary needs in person and via virtual forums such as Attend Anywhere or Microsoft Teams.

6) To receive and communicate highly complex and sensitive information, which may include unwelcome or difficult information; for example, long-term adherence to complex and multiple dietary interventions or initiation of invasive nutritional support e.g., tube feeding. To present this in an understandable form to patients and their carers to facilitate compliance with treatment leading to improvements in clinical condition.

7) To make dietary recommendations after calculation of nutritional requirements based on interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, anatomy and physiology, clinical condition/prognosis and other physical parameters.

8) To provide appropriate treatment, monitoring and review of patients dietary needs, involving other agencies when indicated.

9) To be the nutritional lead within Blackpool Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service area for multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. To communicate expert nutritional assessment and advice regarding individual patient care to the team.

10) As the nutritional lead for the speciality to advise the medical team on any medications which may affect nutritional therapies e.g. laxatives, anti-emetics.

11) To advise on appropriate use of nutritional products. The Dietitian will specify product type, quantity and regime to meet individual patient needs.

12) To support patients diagnosed with CF related diabetes to adapt their nutritional intake with the aim of stabilising their blood glucose and or support with advice which will optimise diabetes medication which may include teaching on carbohydrate counting.

13) To be competent with the use of enteral feeding equipment used within the Trust and community setting by attending annual training sessions.

14) To advise the multi-disciplinary team and the patient on most appropriate routes of feeding, product type, rate and volume to meet patients individual nutritional requirements.

15) To be responsible for organising the discharge of patients on alternative feeding. This includes prescription of feeds, liaising with community nursing, other hospital trusts, medical and dietetic teams and the companies providing the feed in the community.

16) To work in a frequently stressful environment with patients who may be critically ill, chronically ill, terminally ill or undergoing long periods of rehabilitation. To support them and their carers, both nutritionally and emotionally during the course of their disease.

17) To advise the catering department on the provision of nutritionally adequate menus within budgetary constraints. To be responsible for the adaptation of standard menus to suit therapeutic diets.

18) To be accountable for the appropriate supply of nutritional products to ward areas in accordance with the pharmacy department and trust policy.

Working relationships:

1. Provides specialist Nutrition and Dietetic input to a multi-disciplinary team including medical, nursing, AHPs, catering and ward staff.

2. Provides specialist advice to patients, carers, community services e.g. GPs, community organisations, doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals, voluntary organisations and companies that provide nutritional products.

Professional

1) To participate fully in the appraisal system in line with Trust policy. Develop an individual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in line with the Health Professional

Council requirements for registration.

2) To ensure own practice is up to date and evidence based, and able to demonstrate an awareness of current relevant research through teaching, attending courses/study days and peer review.

3) To promote safe caseload/workload management, using appropriate assessment, organisational, time management and reporting skills.

4) To be responsible for the clinical supervision and training of junior staff, facilitating their professional development and postgraduate learning. To be involved in and evaluate the junior staffs rotational programme.

5) To facilitate/support the induction of new staff within the team.

6) To identify the need for educational resources for patients treated within the speciality. To lead and develop non-biased evidence based written materials and teaching resources as required for a diverse client group. Undertake regular review of these resources.

7) To identify nutritional training needs of other health care staff within the area of clinical speciality. To develop, plan and deliver training in relevant aspects of nutrition and dietetics. To evaluate and monitor this training in order to promote understanding of nutrition in relation to patient care and improvement in quality of care.

8) To act as a resource for specialist dietary information relating to the area of speciality within the Trust, primary health care team, other community groups and related interest groups.

9) To plan and deliver specified sections of the student clinical placement training programme, being responsible for the clinical supervision (both theoretical and practical) of student dietitians as part of the departments national accreditation.

10) To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic records in line with Trust and departmental policies. To communicate in writing with other agencies including GPs, community nurses and dietitians about patient care e.g., prescription requests for nutritional products, home enteral feeding forms.

11) To develop and implement departmental and strategic standards and policies for patients within the specialist area in line with national and local guidelines.

12) To work in accordance with the professional standards set by the British Dietetic Association, the Health Professionals Council and local Trust and departmental policies.

13) To be professionally accountable for all aspects of clinical workload.

14) To identify, facilitate and be responsible for the development and implementation of evidence based dietetic practice and audit within the area of speciality.

15) To share the results of audit by producing reports and presenting to the multi-disciplinary team, dietetic colleagues, and where appropriate in wider Therapy and Trust wide Forum.

16) To support other members of the dietetic team and provide cover for their specialist area in times of staff shortages, annual leave and sick leave cover.

17) To play a key role in team meetings and organisational interest/working groups and contribute to the development of policies via these groups.

18) To play a key role in meetings related to service development within the specialist area and report back to the Team Leader.

19) To plan and deliver health promotion activities within the Trust as required e.g. talks, displays, posters and health promotion campaigns for staff.

20) To comply with departmental requirements for the data collection and assist the team leader with interpretation of activity data in specialist area.

21) To be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, feed company enteral feeding ordering systems, and other NHS informatics systems as a requirement of the post.

22) To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Head of Service or Team Leader.

23) To promote the Dietetic profession within the Trust.

24) To attend regional groups for Dietitians within the speciality and British Dietetic Association (BDA) specialist groups as appropriate.

3. To work with dietetic colleagues to share knowledge and develop nutritional standards, protocols, and guidelines which can be implemented Trust-wide.

4. To play a key role in training of student dietitians on clinical placement.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics / post graduate diploma or equivalent
• Experience in specialist field to master's level or equivalent e.g. PENG qualification
• Registration with the HCPC
• Teaching and training skills e.g. clinical supervisory skills/ training for student training/ communication skill training / counselling skills training
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences
• Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA
• Member of relevant specialist interest groups

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Skilled in the development of nutritional care plans
• Skilled in assessment for enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment and regimens
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience
• Specialist knowledge and experience relevant to CF and complex alternative feeding methodologies e.g. naso- jejunal feeding and intravenous feeding
• Experience in management of people with diabetes
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with student training including supervision
• Experience of teaching and training
• Awareness of research methods and audit skills to inform and evaluate practice.
• Keeps up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs
• Knowledge and appreciation of clinical governance issues

Desirable

• Experience of virtual outpatient clinics.
• Experience of establishing a new area of service.

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in person and in the virtual setting
• Ability to manage and prioritise clinical caseload
• IT skills e.g. Microsoft Teams, word processing, use of dietary analysis packages, preparation of power point presentations, internet use, digital patient records
• Ability to teach small and large groups
• Ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously as an independent practitioner
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to influence and negotiate to enable changes in culture and practice
• Good time management, planning and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
• Reliable, adaptable and flexible
• Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the profession
• Committed to undertake CPD
• Ability to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive patients
• Ability to support and mentor junior staff where appropriate
• To demonstrate show confidence, motivation and leadership on wards and meetings on named specialist matters
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to plan and deliver a clinical audit
• Awareness of operational and strategic nutritional governance processes
• Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for relevant clinical areas
• Motivated to develop the service
• Awareness of mental capacity act, feeding at risk guidance and ethical dilemmas in artificial nutrition
• Experience of policy and procedural development with respect to artificial feeding

Desirable

• Completion of leadership training or 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

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

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Stock Control

1. Ensure that stock rotation is carried
2. Check that the minimum stock levels are maintained and liaise with
3. Top up raw materials on a daily basis within decontamination

Decontamination Process:

1. Ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all
2. Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the Brush and Clean room.
3. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling and cleaning of all instrumentation and the safe use of all
4. Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
5. Carry out in house cleaning tasks as
6. Report all non conformances to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
7. Handle all equipment with
8. Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all times and minimal make up is
9. Carry out cleaning tasks as
10. Follow hand hygiene
11. Follow work instructions for the safe use of
12. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling checking and packing of scopes and accessories.
13. Adhere to the uniform
14. Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
15. Handle all equipment with
16. Trouble shoot any issues identified with AERs.
17. Report any breakdowns to identified

Delivery and Storage Process (Clean Room):

1. Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the drying
2. Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all
3. Carry out cleaning tasks as
4. Follow hand hygiene
5. Follow work instructions for the safe use of
6. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scopes and
7. Adhere to the uniform
8. Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
9. Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
10. Handle all equipment with
11. Ensure all e-wiping carried out as

Delivery and Collection:

1. Ensure the correct procedure for collecting and delivering scopes is adhered
2. Ensure correct entry/exit procedure
3. Place decontaminated scopes in drying cabinet for specific
4. Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
5. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scope trays and
6. Follow all work instructions for the delivery and collection of
7. Handle all equipment with

Miscellaneous:

1. All personal protective equipment which is provided must be used in the correct manner
2. Assist in the training of new decontamination
3. Ensure all products are tracked from the point of receipt, throughout decontamination, final release and dispatch using the Scantrack IMS tracking system and/or paper- based system as
4. Ensure Quality Management System records are completed accurately and legibly and that uncontrolled changes are not made to documents or
5. Good timekeeping.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness & ability to undertake Eastwood Park training

Desirable

• Eastwood Park Training

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in English in a variety of settings with people of varying levels of understanding.
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• An understanding of Decontamination of Endoscopes
• Basic I.T. skills in E mail.
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Good attendance record and punctuality
• Able to perform a wide range of duties

Desirable

• Experience as a Decontamination Technician

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of decontamination of scopes

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 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

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

Qualification & Training

Desirable

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in dealing with the general public.
• Ability to use initiative
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, including with patients and staff.

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Team working skills
• Good organising and coordinating skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Able to prioritise work.
• Good Disposition.
• A proactive and positive approach.
• A team player.
• Sensitive to the needs of patients, including their right to confidentiality.
• Efficient & enthusiastic.
• Diplomatic.
• Honest.
• Flexibility
• 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 39 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

It is expected you will have a clinical ward commitment to maintain and develop your skills within a speciality. This will also allow you to develop trainee and junior pharmacists whilst they are on rotation through that speciality. Opportunities to take on Trainee pharmacist supervision and mentoring for clinical diploma students is also available.

Depending on the individual there may be potential to study for a further post grad teaching or clinical qualifications.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• minimum 3 years experience
• post graduate clinical diploma or equivalent
• acute hospital experience
• GPHC Registration

Desirable

• Teaching experience

essential

Essential

• experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

essential

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication
• Good time management
• Pro-active and innovative

Desirable

• Ability to organise, influence and motivate others

essential

Essential

• Able to prioritise workload and work accurately under pressure
• demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• understands local and national priorities for medical and pharmacy education

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 Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Working in the operating theatre as a circulating nurse, anticipating the needs of the scrub team.

Decontamination of equipment during working hours and as part of the on-call commitment

Assisting in blood sampling

Maintaining stock levels within the theatre environment and the whole department.

Participating in the on-call team

During on-call commitments, you will be working independently when called in e.g. on intensive care

Collecting and checking trays of surgical instruments

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant with Minimum of one year Theatre experience

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with multidisciplinary team
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• I.T. skills including use of E mail
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a Registered Practitioner as agreed by local protocols
• Good attendance record
• Able to perform a wide range of duties.
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Desirable

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
• An understanding of organizing of nursing care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Hays Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please see full Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the advertisement

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of basic education to include GCSE maths and English, NVQ level 2.
• ECDL or similar IT qualification.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous clerical experience
• Proven experience in delivering a range of administration tasks to a high standard
• Experience of working with the public /in a customer care environment
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of the delivery of objectives within a constantly changing environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS / EMIS system

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with experience of dealing with people at a variety of levels
• Utilising IT data collection formats and databases to produce reports for management information
• Ability to act on own initiative within policies and procedures, referring to manager as required
• Basic Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Keyboard skills for the regular use of computer systems
• Typing skills and use of G2
• Available to work occasional weekends
• Good organisational skills- able to deliver agreed objectives within an agreed timeframe
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail

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

Whitegate Drive 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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be the first point of contact in providing basic advice and guidance on day-to-day workforce queries, working within the boundaries of the Trusts Policies and Procedures, signposting when necessary and escalating to a senior colleague when appropriate.
• Provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the Workforce Team in all aspects of case work, projects, and Agenda for Change.
• Effective use of the IT systems to collage and produce the workforce management information/metrics, ie. appraisal and mandatory training figures etc.
• Take a proactive approach in arranging meetings and hearings within agreed timescales, liaising with those involved and securing appropriate rooms when required.
• Produce accurate records of minutes, either handwritten and/or typed, during meetings/hearings and distribute to the appropriate sources.
• Arrange dates and venues for training sessions and provide administrative support.
• Copy and issue hearing packs by the required deadlines

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Good level of basic education to include GCSE maths and English, NVQ level 2, or evidence of administrative knowledge and skills equivalent to level of qualification

Desirable

• NVQ 3 Team Leadership or Business Administration or Customer care or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of reception / office procedures
• Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)

Desirable

• Experience of using Trust IT systems
• Experience of working in Healthcare

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Desirable

• Excellent communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
• Advanced keyboard / IT skills Including audio typing
• Ability to manage and prioritise own and other's workload and use own initiative
• Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
• Good time management skills
• Ability to take and transcribe notes of meetings in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain relevant recording and information systems
• Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, service users and stakeholders
• Ability to problem solve
• Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice
• Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services

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 Hospital NHS 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

For further information about the main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached Job Description.

Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Organisation's Care Certificate or willing to work towards
• Good general education - grade C in English and maths or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• NVQ level II in care or equivalent
• NVQ level III in care or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Clerical experience

Desirable

• 2 years' experience of working in hospital environment or community setting

Skills & Abilty

Essential

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Experience of record keeping
• Approachable
• Flexible
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work under own initiative
• Time management skills
• Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job.

Desirable

• Patient care skills
• Basic dressing skills
• Phlebotomy

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

Lytham Primary Care Centre

Victoria Street

Lytham

FY8 5EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifcation

Essential

• NVQ level 2 business administration or Amspar Diploma
• 5 GCSE's A-C
• RSA II or equivalent typing qualification

Desirable

• ECDL or IT qualification

Knowledge and Experiance

Essential

• Previous experience working in admin type role.
• Previous experience working within a hospital setting
• Previous experience of working within the NHS
• Knowledge of Hospital Information System PAS/Solus.
• Knowledge of case note locations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes

Skills

Essential

• Proven time management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Effective team member
• Efficient and Enthusiastic
• Ability to respond to changes in service / adaptable / open to change
• Flexible approach to the post
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to learn new tasks, procedures or terminology

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

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.

Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.

Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.

Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.

Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.

Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.

Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations

Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.

Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.

Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.

Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.

Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.

Wearing, at all times, of protective clothing provided by Atlas and keeping in a clean and serviceable condition. Wearing at all times and being responsible for the Atlas Uniform and identify badge.

Assisting at and/or providing cover at other premises at which Atlas provide a service as necessary, in agreement with the Domestic Coordinator/Domestic Team Leader.

To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.

To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English GCSE
• Maths GCSE

Desirable

• NVQ in Cleaning

Training

Desirable

• Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Experience

Desirable

• Working in a similar role

Knowledge

Desirable

• Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate with colleagues/general public
• Ability to work alone, but also part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital
• Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.

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

Carnforth Clinic

Market Street

Carnforth

LA5 9JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

• To undertake comprehensive, highly specialist assessment of babies, children and young people using advanced clinical reasoning, standardised assessments and observational skills.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate specialist physiotherapy interventions in a variety of community environments, including home, school and clinic settings.
• To formulate, implement and regularly review individualised treatment plans and goals, adapting interventions in response to changing clinical presentation or circumstances.
• To assess, prescribe and review specialist paediatric equipment and liaise with orthotics and equipment services as required.
• To provide specialist advice to support diagnostic formulation and communicate complex, sensitive information to families in an understandable and compassionate manner.
• To accept professional accountability for clinical decisionmaking and risk management within a complex caseload.

• To manage a defined specialist caseload autonomously, prioritising referrals and interventions based on clinical need, safeguarding considerations and risk.
• To work as a lone practitioner in the community in accordance with Trust loneworking policies and procedures.
• To maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with Trust standards.

• To provide specialist advice, guidance and informal supervision to junior staff, students and support workers.
• To contribute to the education and training of colleagues, students and multiagency partners in relation to paediatric physiotherapy practice.
• To support a culture of learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement within the team.

• To work closely with colleagues across health, education and social care to develop coordinated, childcentred care plans.
• To contribute specialist physiotherapy reports and attend relevant meetings including education reviews, safeguarding meetings and case conferences as required.
• To provide advice for statutory processes including SEND assessments and educationbased manual handling risk assessments.

• To ensure all practice is evidencebased and aligned with professional standards, national guidance and Trust policies.
• To participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activity.
• To identify and escalate clinical risks, incidents or safeguarding concerns in line with Trust procedures.
• To maintain HCPC registration and demonstrate ongoing professional development through CPD and appraisal.
• To actively promote the Trusts values and contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment.

Person Specification

Transport

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence & access to a car

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Graduate Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of Post Graduate development

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with children
• Significant relevant paediatric experience at band 6 level
• Experience of working within the community
• Extensive general post graduate physiotherapy experience in relevant settings including significant experience within paediatrics
• Significant experience of delegating work to more junior and support staff
• Experience of educating and supporting student physiotherapists
• Sound knowledge of current best practice
• Sound understanding of the requirements of clinical governance
• Sound understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
• Ability to relate theory to clinical situations
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria / policies and procedures relating to children
• Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of paediatric therapy assessment and intervention
• Knowledge and practical experience of manual handling including paediatric equipment