Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide monthly reports for facilities functions. Collate, arrange and deliver performance information. Produce and deliver verbal and written reports to Senior Management.
• Undertake surveys and audits as necessary to manage performance including PLACE, PAM and ERIC.
• Responsible for ensuring that services are delivered in compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and good practice guides, as agreed and supported by the Head of Facilities, paying particular attention to Risk Management issues.
• Respond to service delivery issues using own judgement and problem solving techniques.
• Must be prepared to participate in the departments on-call system if required
• Receive, review and interpret a range of complex information in relation to the provision of Facilities services, ensuring, where relevant, that such information is communicated up to the Head of Facilities.
• Establish appropriate facilities services networking groups with the wider NHS organisation
• Responsible for the development or amendment of any Facilities services related technical policy, ensuring that these policies are communicated throughout the Division at senior manager level.
• Communication both written and verbal, to all levels of staff relating to the provision of Facilities service.
• Effectively Chair meetings with internal and external parties; managing conflict and achieving consensus.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with all staff groups, ensuring staff awareness of service priorities, plans and objectives.
• Prepare reports as requested by the Head of Facilities.
• Support the Equality & Diversity Agenda within the Directorate.
• Receive, interpret and provide complex information relating to service needs
• Meet with clients to discuss Service Specifications and planning and delivery of services in liaison with service users and providers with regard to facilities service.
• Assist in the development and implementation of changes to service delivery including any changes in statutory and mandatory requirements

For full details please see attached JD

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the provision of all Facilities services in compliance with NHS standards.
• Proven organisational and managerial skills, ability to prioritise and organise own and departmental workload
• Proven ability to manage people effectively
• Proven ability to develop Facilities Management strategy and policy.
• Experienced at working under pressure and delivering to challenging deadlines
• Multi-tasking skills
• Skilled at working with multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of a range of Facilities services delivered in the NHS environment
• Ability to produce detailed reports and service specifications in relation to the procurement of facilities services in the NHS environment
• Proven ability to produce detailed reports and Business Cases to Board level relating to facilities service provision.
• Ability to manage own time
• Able to exercise independent judgment

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable and significant experience managing Facilities services at Senior management level within the NHS or private sector
• Experience of managing a range of services in the Facilities Management environment.
• Proven ability to lead and manage FM service delivery teams
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills along with a proven track record in delivering quality in service provision.
• Experience of facilitating partnership working, decision making and conflict resolution.
• Multi-tasking skills

Desirable

• Experienced and understanding of the NHS procurement process for outsourced contracts
• Proven ability to lead, manage and deliver FM projects to a large scale and on time

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent, in an associated field
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Equivalent evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Educated to Master's Degree level, in an associated Facilities Management field

General

Essential

• Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Membership of an associated professional organisation/institution e.g. British Institute of Facilities Management
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing development and knowledge progression
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Desirable

• Membership of an associated professional organisation/institution. E.g British Institute of Facilities 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the Non-Executive Director is to provide independent advice, challenge, and support through the Chair to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, and Council of Governors to shape how the Trust delivers services.

Non-Executive Directors bring their expertise and experience, as well as their knowledge as a member of the community, to the work of the Board.

They must ensure that high standards of probity and governance, including financial governance prevail and that the Trust remains within its terms of authorisation. As part of the role, the individual will be expected to be a Chair one of the Trusts key committees and be a member of other committees as determined by the Chair of the Board.

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

• Reside within reasonable travelling distance and able to participate in person in a wide range of local meeting and system working.
• Satisfy the criteria determined by the Board of Directors and endorsed by the governors, to include the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement as defined in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulation of Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

Membership

Essential

• The successful candidate must be a member of a public constituency of the NHS Foundation Trust (candidates are able to apply for membership via: https://www.cht.nhs.uk/about-us/membership-and-the-council-of-governors).

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ Corporate Office, Acre Mills Outpatients

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Public sector procurement experience
• NHS procurement experience
• Contract Law knowledge
• Commitment to personal development
• Proactive
• Confident
• Attention to detail
• Analytical
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Stakeholder Management
• IT literate
• Line management experienc

Collaboration

• Liaising with ICS, WYAAT, DOH, NHS Supply Chain and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriate organisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data.
• Represent and Chair where appropriate any regional collaboration meetings to identify and drive collaboration.
• Working collaboratively with other Trusts to rationalise products and suppliers, and agreeing and achieving savings and other value added benefits

Self Management

• Attend all mandatory training as required by CHS/Trust including Central Commercial Function and Cabinet Office training.
• Lead by example when mentoring team members, being the pillar of support.
• Participate in the annual appraisal process including putting in place development plans.
• Seek advice and support from line manager and other colleagues within the procurement team.
• Be open to change, amend working practices in response to changes in process with a positiveattitude.
• Be open, honest, respectful and reliable.
• Be enthusiastic and passionate when adhering to company values and engaging in your personal development.
• Be attentive to the detail in any procurement and negotiation activity.
• Be professional, impartial and unbiased in your communication, advice and recommendations to procurement stakeholders or colleagues.

Compliance

• Compliance to both internal and best practise processes and procedures which achieve best value for money when procuring products & services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/EU standard procurement practice.
• Ensure that the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and the Trusts and NHS procurement policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that any queries, complaints or discrepancies reported to the department are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, including product advice to members of the public and GP practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures and support activities which ensure compliance to accredited standards awarded to the organisation

Suppliers/Supply

• Ensure effective supplier management to ensure compliance to contractual arrangements, KPIs and specifications as well as providing support in the event of market disruption and supplier failure which causes an issue with supply/service delivery

Stakeholder

• Effective stakeholder management strategies deployed when undertaking procurement activities/projects to ensure best outcomes are achieved for all parties.
• Provide procurement advice, support to Trust staff working on procurement tasks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPS or equivalent qualification
• or equivalent and proven training and professional experience

General

Essential

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• Willing to work in a flexible manner as and when desired

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

• Experience of handling complex procurement projects
• Experience of implementing procurement strategy, policy and procedure
• Experience of detailed analysis of data relating to the review of product use, cost and savings
• Experience of e-procurement solutions such as Atamis
• Experience in planning, organising and managing procurement projects and tender exercises
• Experience of supplier management including resolution of supply challenges
• Proven staff management/supervision experience
• Experience of delivering a stakeholder management strategy
• Experience of collaborative procurement across multiple organisations

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Thorough understanding of the Public Sector procurement
• Understanding of basic contract law
• Complete understanding and knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015
• Practical working knowledge of public procurement
• Understanding of the Procurement Act 2024
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead and motivate

Desirable

• Thorough understanding of current NHS Procurement Landscape
• Knowledge and understanding of Acute Trust Procurement
• Understanding of change management tools and techniques

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield Ltd

Acre Mills Outpatients, Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The delivery of a Professional patient focused meal service ensuring all hygiene and safety standards are maintained at all times.

Please note whilst this role is predominantly based in the catering department, there may be a requirement in the future to work across all Facility services, which include Portering/Linen, Domestics, Catering, Transport/Equipment and other support services

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a team to deadlines
• Good food hygiene practices
• Able to undertake the physical aspects/manual handling of the role, including (for example) operation of equipment, movement of stock, standing for long periods of time.
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Working in a ward environment and speaking to staff and patients.

Experience

Essential

• The ability to communicate well with staff, patients and members of the public.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a large catering environment.
• To demonstrate a methodical and organised approach to work.
• Experience of stock handling and control systems.
• Understand the need to exercise confidentiality, sensitivity and have an awareness of the demands placed on Catering Services staff

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ level 1 or 2 in Customer Service
• Basic Food hygiene certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for Registered Nurse with experience in an acute environment with leadership experience and unit safety awareness, excellent communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure and experienced in decision making and problem-solving.

For further details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Mentoring Certificate / Qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Other post graduate qualification relevant to post
• Leadership development programme

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Recent experience of working within Respiratory Medicine
• Awareness of Must Do's
• To demonstrate comprehensive current acute medicine knowledge, skills and experience.
• Up to date professional knowledge
• Knowledge of respiratory medicine

Desirable

• Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
• Knowledge of non-invasive ventilation
• Understand national initiatives regarding respiratory

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates professional leadership skills
• Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with the people we provide care for within professional boundaries, promoting dignity, choice, and respect
• Working with people to encourage them to be able and independent by providing support and personal care to a range of service users in vastly different circumstances.
• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, shaving, mouth care, catheter care, feeding, and meal preparation, with the objective of encouraging people to do these tasks independently. Support and enable service users to improve or maintain their mobility through exercise and the use of mobility appliances or fitting equipment if appropriate
• Recording/Documentation accurately. Read, respond, and act upon support plans, risk assessments, manual handling assessments, medication profiles, and other written information within the person's home. IT skills by completing mileage, booking A/L, toil, and applying for internal training on the system.
• Assist people, where appropriate, manage and take their prescribed medication according to their individualised medication profile and medication policy, be competent in dispensing medication from boxes and bottles, applying pain patches, contact chemist re medication, collection, and delivery prescriptions. Be competent in assisting a service user with stoma care and catheter care to recognise risks and report concerns to the appropriate person
• Assess for equipment, assistive technology, and minor / major adaptations. To consider any preventative measures necessary to maintain independence, provide equipment, demonstrate, and instruct individuals, carers, and other professionals in the safe use of and provide ongoing training when required. Work will be carried out in patients own homes and the activities will include: a) Implementing treatment to protocols and based on competencies. b) Monitoring progress and feeding back to the registered practitioner or assistant practitioner c) Making minor adjustments to treatment programmes within predetermined limits d) Assisting registered practitioners with complex treatment. e) Community participation: support the individual and their families to identify community activities that will support the individual to maintain their connections with themselves, the people, and the environment surrounding them. f) Ability to use technology and interpret data to inform Reablement plans
• Attend training as identified through appraisal, in line with national minimum care standards, Skills Training and Council policy, and be proactive in any development opportunities as they arise. To assist in the induction of new colleagues and to maintain positive relationships within the team and beyond
• Support and participate in treatment/exercise regimes and rehabilitation plans identified by other team members undertaking basic nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy roles following appropriate training, i.e., putting a splint on foot and following the exercise regime laid out, use of walking aids, deliver, and fit equipment.
• The initiative, to have a responsible attitude and a creative approach, to be open, you try new ways of working with service users and their carers. The ability to work alone and use your own initiative, however, also raise any issues that you feel need supervisory support and may have to deal with any emergency.
• Will be required to work in the homes of our service users. The types homes include houses, flats, sheltered housing, caravans, etc. some of which may be unpleasant or disagreeable, referring the difficult situations to the Locality Manager or Community Service Manager. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be required to carry out any other duties as directed; the responsibility level of any other duties should not exceed those outlined above.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Adult Care
• Willing towards Trusted assessor Accreditation

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Working with a range of people delivering care or support in the community
• Skilled understanding of the needs of people with Dementia including an understanding of promoting independence and choice to the individual
• Practical experience of using equipment relating to care or willing to learn
• Understanding of Person centred Approaches
• Skilled understanding of the needs of people who need care at home

Desirable

• Provide high quality support to people in their own home
• Flexible working responding to the ever changing demands/needs of a community based service
• Work with people in goal setting, devise support plan to enable the person to maximize their independence and rehabilitation through reablement process and emotional support. Work with people to assess for equipment, assistive technology, and minor/major adaptations where appropriate including carers. To provide and / or install aids/ equipment and Assistive Technology
• Be Aware of and promote good practice with regard to: Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Mental Capacity Act, Equality and Diversity, Driving Safely, Safeguard adults and children

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal, non-verbal and written
• Able to plan and prioritise workload
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to undertake training and apply new understanding
• Ability to maintain judgement when working under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bowling Mill Dean Clough Level 4

Halifax

HX3 5AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To co-ordinate and prioritise referrals received into community nursing and specialist nursing services
• To provide a customer focused service, maintaining a professional manner; including when difficult situations arise
• Provide service users with basic clinical advice regarding their health care needs and information regarding patient pathways
• To communicate effectively and in a timely manner, with relevant clinical staff and other AHCA colleagues; to ensure referrals are actioned within the appropriate time frame
• Escalate, where appropriate urgent referrals and care needs of service users.
• Use a suite of patient information systems, (SystmOne, EPR, Datix, Health Roster); to record referrals, assessments and care requirements in a timely and factual way
• Track progress of service users through referral, assessment, review and discharge
• Prioritise clinical appointments for service users
• Provide service users with basic information regarding their prescriptions and medication
• Responsible for the issuing and re ordering of prescriptions for nurse prescribers
• Maintain and distribute documents, including reports, spreadsheets and databases
• Participate in service audits where applicable

• Order and receive clinical supplies, including stock taking where necessary
• Ensure staff rotas are up to date and accurate, and distribute as appropriate
• Ability to work autonomously, plan, prioritise and organise own workload, whilst meeting the specific deadlines of the team
• Maintain strict confidentiality in conjunction with the Data Protection Act
• Be willing to work flexibly

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• NVQ 2 / Customer Service
• GCSE English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Word Processing RSA II or equivalent experience
• ECDL or equivalent
• Good standard of general education
• Evidence of risk assessment training/awareness
• Commitment to ongoing training and development

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload within a busy office setting
• Excellent keyboard skills and use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience in undertaking audits
• Proven experience of working as part of a team in an office/health care setting
• Experience of working within the primary care/community health care setting
• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Knowledge of IT system e.g. Cerner, SystmOne
• Experience of working with patients with complex needs and their carers
• Experience of working with the public

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Strong team working skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility
• Good communication skills
• Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care.
• Effective listening skills
• Ability to follow agreed protocols, seeking help appropriately, particularly around unforeseen circumstances.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

4th Floor, Bowling Mill

Crib Lane, Dean Clough

Halifax

HX3 5AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full list of main responsibilities and the person specification for this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Expert knowledge of all occupational health requirements within a health care setting
• Expert knowledge of the national and local policy relating to Occupational Health and Wellbeing service and interventions
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Significant senior level experience within large healthcare organisations
• Knowledge and experience of OH IT systems, to support effective working and service improvements
• Experience of undertaking audits and quality assurance initiatives
• Knowledge of budget management and cost improvement initiatives

Communication and Relationships (including management responsibilities)

Essential

• Strong analytical skills to interpret and present data and use this to drive forward and implement change
• Ability to identify, develop, nurture and promote collaborative approaches to service development/improvement.
• Well-developed engagement, delegation, people and workload management skills
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to challenge and change existing practice
• IT literate including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and email systems
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication (written and oral) skills together with strong leadership and influencing with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve key stakeholders

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Part 1 of NMC register OR equivalent HCPC registration
• Post-registration Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Qualification
• Educated to Degree level in relevant OH qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Recognised Teaching / Assessing Qualification

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Occupational Health Department

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will:-

• Organise the workload of the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, through an efficient and effective electronic diary system, bring forward system and electronic paper management system.
• Communicate and build close relationships with senior colleagues both internal and external to the organisation.
• Prepare agendas, circulate with supporting papers and take minutes of meetings chaired by the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• Format and produce complex reports and papers.
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion to deal with complex and sensitive information
• Demonstrate a high level of numeracy and literacy skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and speed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised, using own initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise own daily workload in line with the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development's workload and commitments.
• On occasion, it may be necessary to work outside normal office hours to fulfil the role.
• To provide an extremely high level and comprehensive administrative service to the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• To deal professionally and effectively with internal and external colleagues.
• To develop, implement and maintain effective and appropriate office management systems in line with the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development's requirements.
• To administer, manager and co-ordinate a demanding workload using own initiative, prioritising and maintaining deadlines and commitments.
• To organise meetings, prepare, finalise and collate all supporting documentation required for meetings chaired by the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development and arrange follow-up actions/meetings, where appropriate.
• To work without direct supervision, using own initiative and, where necessary, initiate letters and emails, both internally and externally, as required without reference to the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• To maintain an effective diary system for the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development and use own initiative in relation to their incoming correspondence.
• To develop and maintain a comprehensive electronic filing system.
• To develop and maintain a comprehensive bring forward system.
• To receive and action incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails.
• To organise travel and hotel arrangements in line with external commitments and co-ordinate monthly expenses.
• To act in a confidential manner at all times, receiving complex and sensitive information.
• To provide administration support to other members of the Corporate Workforce and OD Senior Team.
• To provide administration support to other members of the Executive Team, when required.
• To undertake such other duties that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the post, including out of hours work, either at initial place of work or at any other organisation establishments.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge, Experience, and Expertise

Essential

• Evidence of practical experience in a PA role
• Ability to cope with a demanding workload
• Substantial experience of Microsoft Office
• Substantial knowledge and experience of the NHS
• Advanced keyboard skills to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and speed
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and confidence in the role
• Ability to minute meetings and produce and accurate record
• Work effectively as part of the Executive PA team

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be involved in all aspects of the pharmacy outpatient service. For further information please see attached briefing pack

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification pharmacy practice experience
• Evidence of supervisory experience
• Evidence of CPD and self-development

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Have participated in clinical audit

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 / BTEC in pharmacy service skills (or equivalent)
• Registered with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Completed GPhC accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Accredited to do final accuracy check for prescriptions dispensed by others
• Able to work autonomously, requiring minimal supervision
• Able to work to set procedures and relevant regulations
• Able to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
• Good organisational, time management and workload prioritisation skills
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the technical team
• Contribute to development of SOPs
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of good team working and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrate accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including simple calculations e.g. Addition, subtraction, division and multiplication and percentages, decimal, fractions and ratios
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills and confidence in the use of Microsoft programs such as Word/Excel/Outlook
• Knowledge of the principles of stock control

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The postholder will be advised to attend and complete the New T2DM and Obesity Management Education Programme.
• Work alongside Diabetes Specialist Nurse, as part of the team to deliver the nursing service for patients with diabetes and improve staff competence.
• The Diabetes-Obesity Nurse Educator will be expected to attend regular diabetes-obesity training and updates.
• Demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills in the specialty of diabetes.
• Have a primary clinical responsibility for patients with diabetes.
• To be the primary link in the coordinating of patients with diabetes between hospital services including surgery, medicine, paediatrics and community services.
• Responsible for planning mandatory training and keeping accurate records.
• The Diabetes-Obesity nurse educator will develop and deliver education and training packages concerning Diabetes, Obesity, Safe prescribing and monitoring of Glp-1 therapies
• The Diabetes-Obesity Nurse Educator will link with CHFT clinical educators, providing training to CHFT nursing staff and new starters.
• Produce a competency document, responsible for assessing competency, training, and sign off, once the HCP feels proficient and confident.
• The Diabetes-Obesity Nurse Educator will be responsible for keeping Health Care Professionals informed and up to date as and when new diabetes obesity evidence is released, guidelines and treatments updated, as well as sharing outcomes and audit data.
• Responsible for upskilling primary care staff to develop confidence and competence initiating, prescribing, monitoring GLP-1 (non-insulin) injectable therapies.
• To be the point of direct contact providing assessment, advice and clinical judgment on future patient management.
• Actively manage and maintain responsibility for a defined patient caseload in collaboration with medical staff.
• Lead in ensuring all education issues are addressed.
• Participate in development within the service and contribute to achieving performance targets, meeting capacity and demand required.
• Play an active role in research and evaluation of the diabetes service and ensure best use of evidence-based health care. Contribute to a wider national agenda within the field of Diabetes.
• Deliver nursing care in diabetes for both outpatients and inpatients across both acute sites.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through nursing practice.
• Maintain own expert levels of clinical competence.
• Promote and facilitate research and evidence-based practice in Diabetes Nursing.
• To support in establishing, implementation and monitoring of nursing practice guidelines, standards, policies and protocols/care pathways.
• Maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals.
• Be aware of ethical and legal issues.
• Always act as a role model for quality nursing care, promoting the need for effective evidence-based interventions.
• Act as patient advocate at all points of the care pathway.
• Maintain a professional portfolio.
• Adhere to the Trust Policy & Procedure.
• Act always in accordance with NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.
• Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of the care.
• Support and enable patients to make informed choices.
• Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.
• Be proactive in the development of practice/services in the clinical area through the business planning process/service development and in conjunction with Team leader, Matron, General Manager and clinician.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others and participate in the development of the same.
• Continually monitor standards of care and contribute to the improvement of care through benchmarking, Clinical Audit and Research.
• Support and facilitate research evidence- based practice in the specialist area.
• Disseminate good practice by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences, MDT meetings and journal publications.
• Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
• Identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduce the quality of care within the specialist services.
• Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• First level registration NMC
• Recognised teaching and assessing skill
• Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification or working towards this
• Evidence of recent education in relevant field
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Nurse Prescriber / willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Degree in health care
• Leadership training

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Evidence-backed experience in diabetes management
• Evidence of effective leadership and developmental work
• Experience of delivering training packages
• Experience of presenting
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of diabetes
• Demonstrate an understanding of current issues in health and social care
• Up to date professional knowledge
• Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Experience in research/audit
• Experience and facilitation of change management
• Evidence of innovative practice

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate commitment to CPD.
• Education and Training skills
• Self-motivating and the ability to influence others

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRH/HRI

Calderdale and Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work flexibly on a cross-site, rotational basis covering the Radiology Appointment Centre and Radiology reception areas in accordance with the team rota.

To work in the Community Diagnostic Centres at Halifax and Huddersfield. This work may involve some long days or weekend working

Work in the Radiology Appointment Centre to arrange appointments for all modalities using the CRIS electronic diary.

Attend the reception areas, giving a polite reassuring and professional service to all our service users.

Maintain effective working relationships with all grades of staff.

Greet patients in a welcoming friendly manner, book patients into the department confirming that records of the patients details are accurate and up to date. Ensuring amendments are made on EPR/CRIS where necessary in real time. Direct patients to the correct waiting areas.

Have a clear understanding of appointment procedures and book appointments in person, via telephone or post. Ensure the correct patient appointment letter is processed.

Check patients waiting times, ensuring appointments are booked within waiting time targets; ensuring patients are not breaching any targets.

Support the booking of Radiology appointments that are made outside of the Radiology Appointment Centre, for example Fluoroscopy, Interventional, Isotopes, General X Rays.

To arrange patient transport using the online booking system, as required.

To arrange interpreters, as and when required.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

To remain calm always and to be able to deal with verbal/aggressive abuse from patients/relatives in a professional manner.

Participate, as directed in various tasks which support the daily patient flow and operations of the Radiology department.

Co-operate in performance improvement activities, as required; embrace any new changes.

Display excellent communication skills. Act in a professional manner with sensitivity and discretion both face to face with service users and on the telephone.

Distribute incoming post within the Department, and ensure outgoing post is dealt with timely.

Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions within written guidelines, sometimes without references to others.

Responding to the patient alarm system (on CRIS), as required.

To assist the Radiology Admin Manager with training of new staff members and to shadow/mentor them as part of their induction and training programme.

To offer advice and support to colleagues.

To provide cover for colleagues in the department for sickness, annual leave etc at unexpected/excessively busy times, thereby ensuring the smooth running of the service.

To deal with telephone queries both internal and external from our service users whilst exercising judgement, to ensure that all relevant personnel are given the necessary information.

A wide knowledge of a range of administration duties, together with an understanding of medical terminology.

To operate IT systems to record patient information, maintaining good quality of data and housekeeping duties.

Distribution of diagnostic imaging reports to other departments within the Trust and other service users as per guidelines.

To highlight any Health and Safety issues to the Radiology Admin Manager.

To fill out incident forms when the need arises.

Ensure all policies, procedures and Trust regulations are applied as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Math's GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• Willing to undertake further development/training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Good basic IT and keyboard skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• The ability to use judgement, confidentiality and discretion

Desirable

• Medical terminology
• Awareness of equality and diversity, data protection and Health and Safety legislation including Trust and Radiology policies and procedures
• Previous admin experience

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisation skills
• Team worker
• Punctual, neat and tidy
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership in discharge planning.

Transferring and accepting patients from every ward area, to the discharge lounge into the integrated hub.

Coordinating discharge planning of the client, liaising with care providers, care facilities and family members. Recognising the need for further community referrals to safeguard patient safety and create an effective discharge .

Completing patient education with regards to care providers, the discharge plan, medication management and any follow up arrangements.

Effective communication and excellent documentation on the electronic patient record

Whilst in our care, completing hygiene, nutrition, hydration, elimination and mobility needs. Engaging with the patients throughout their time in the hub, offering comfort, compassion and reassurance.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Role specific training relevant to specialty of the post
• Teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Knowledge, Experience & Experitise

Essential

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
• Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training

Desirable

• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice

Communication & Relationships

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Human Factors awareness

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification (Essential)

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• CCT (or within six months of obtaining) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Broad experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Evidence of teamwork, flexibility, and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and teaching.

Desirable

• Subspecialty or special interest that complements the department.
• Involvement in service development and innovation.
• Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.

On-Call Commitments

• Alternating Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call split rota.
• Resident cover during evenings and weekends as specified.
• Four hot weeks of acute cover annually.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCOG or equivalent
• Applicants must have GMC Registration with a License to Practice
• All applicants must have Specialist registration for Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration2

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialty
• ATSM in Advanced labour ward practice, high risk pregnancy, Maternal medicine

Desirable

• Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
• ATSM in Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy or Benign Gynaecology

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff

Desirable

• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course
• Formal qualification in teaching/education

Audit and Research

Essential

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

Desirable

• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment

Essential

• Good communication and empathy skills with patients
• Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
• Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
• Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
• Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
• Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

Desirable

• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
• Evidence of innovation
• Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser

General

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRH/HRI

Halifax/Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Person Specification

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Good organizational skills/abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize own workload
• Good communication skills, able to communicate with all levels of staff

Desirable

• Personal resilience in a critical care environment

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• GSCE Maths and English Grade 9-2(A*-E)
• NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
• Commitment to continuing professional development

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
• Knowledge of word process and packages
• Excellent keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS
• Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Experience of EPR and Capacity 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 11B

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Day to Day Cleaning

• Sweeping, Mopping, Scrubbing / Polishing Floors.
• Vacuum Cleaning of Carpets
• Damp Dusting / Polishing Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings etc.
• Cleaning of Sanitary Areas.
• Replenish Paper Products, Soap etc.
• Disposal of Refuse.
• Bed making in Residence's and On Call Doctors rooms, where applicable.
• Sort Linen / Maintain Linen Levels where applicable.

Periodic / Specialists Cleaning

• Shampooing Carpets / Furniture.
• Changing of Cubicle / Window Curtains where applicable.
• Special / Intensive Cleaning at Supervisors request.
• Thorough Clean of Bed, Locker, Bed table etc. following patient discharge where applicable.
• Special Cleaning of Infectious / Infected areas (HPV)
• Window Cleaning where applicable.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and correctly stored.

Kitchen Duties / Patient Services - Where applicable

• Collect in, wash and re-distribute water jugs / tumblers.
• Beverage preparation.
• Collect in dirty crockery.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen.

Other Duties - Where applicable

• Estates Reporting
• Stores Ordering.
• Attend all mandatory training, and role specific training as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
• BICSc

knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understand the need for attention to detail

Desirable

• Basic understanding of the Health Service and an awareness of National Standards of Cleanliness.

Experience

Essential

• The ability to communicate well with staff, patients and members of the public
• Ability to deal with unpleasant spillages

Desirable

• Unsupervised working
• Understand the need to exercise confidentiality, sensitivity and have an awareness of the demands placed on Cleaning Services staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Skills

Receive and review information and escalate where appropriate.Maintain close liaison with departmental heads on practical aspects of security precautions and to the unit security officer.Communication both written and verbal, to all levels of staff relating to the provision of estates services.Advise, remind, and encourage staff members to develop an interest in crime prevention and protection of personal, patients and Trust property.Keeping a record of all duties carried out each shift in a personal log as well as entering in the office log.Issuing and recording of access control ID cards and issue of secure keys.Complete incident reports as requested by the Senior Estates Officer/Security ManagerSupport the Equality & Diversity Agenda within the Directorate.To participate in contingency plans on emergencies in the regulation, control and supervision of traffic as laid down in the major incident manual.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Hold or willing to work towards SIA licenses for Security Guarding & Public Space CCTVUndertake such training as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the post as agreed with the Senior Estates Officer/Security Manager

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

Pass all relevant information to the appropriate departments as directed.Comply with GDPR guidelines.Recognise and act accordingly and with empathy where the cognitive impairment of an individual affects their behaviour in a healthcare setting.

Responsibility for Patient Care

Ensuring that all Security & Estates Services issues, are responded to in an effective and timely manner to support and enhance patient experience and care.Give clear information to patients and visitors when asked or during incidental contact.

Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources

Ensure all estates services are delivered in accordance with Trust guidelines.Identify and action any poor practice which may result in financial loss to the Trust & CHS and report such to the Senior Estates Officer/Security Manager

Responsibilities for Human Resources

Assist with staff training for Security Personnel.Working closely with the Senior Estates Officer/Security Manager to assist with short term cover plans.Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE or above in English and Math's (or equivalent)
• Hold a current SIA certificate Door Supervisor or Security Guard or work towards completing the 4-day course and obtaining the license

Knowledge & Skills:

Desirable

• Conflict Resolution Trained
• Hold a current SIA CCTV Public Space License (D) or work towards completing the 3 day course and obtaining the license
• Physical Intervention Training
• De-escalation Technique Training
• Excellent personal organizational

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of Undertaking dynamic Risk Assessments and taking appropriate action
• Remain calm is stressful situations
• Resilient when dealing with other people's challenging behaviours, including incidents of violence & aggression.
• Have experience of working as part of a team and lone working
• Have experience of managing your own workload

General

Desirable

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, considering any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)