Job description

Job responsibilities

• Identify and approach women who are eligible for intermediate intervention smoking cessation conversations in a variety of different settings including community locations. Follow women through their engagement with the service to the location of their care provision to integrate care.
• Develop a personalised care plan of tobacco dependence treatment to include behavioural support and NRT to support the woman / pregnant person to remain smokefree, including:
• 1:1 meetings / telephone appointments in keeping with recommended schedule
• Offering nicotine replacement therapy and ensuring continued supply
• Recording quit status and conducting CO testing.
• To support the Tobacco Dependency Service operationally in line with NICE and other local and national guidelines.
• Provide counselling regarding the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy, pharmacotherapy, and behavioural change support.
• Manage incoming referrals to the in-house Maternity Tobacco Dependency Service
• Manage outgoing referral to Local Community Tobacco Dependency Providers after pregnancy.
• Communicate effectively with women/birthing people and their families when delivering tobacco dependency support in a non-judgemental and sensitive manner.
• Deliver Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring to a high standard and engage in the data collection and collation of CO rates in pregnancy and post-partum.
• Ensure that the relevant equipment is provided and maintained on an agreed schedule. Report any failings of equipment or other environmental factors to the specialist midwife.
• Ensure that smoking status and treatment plans are inputted correctly into the electronic patient record and this information is communicated to all appropriate services.
• Support health promotional events and national campaigns such as: No Smoking Day, World No Tobacco Day and Stoptober.
• Be aware of how to report incidents, concerns or complaints and escalate any concerns or complexities to the specialist midwife.
• To competently use trust IT systems to update patient records and service outcomes.
• Collaborate with the other members of the Tobacco Dependency Service in order implement and update relevant policies and pathways.
• Support the Smoking Cessation Lead Midwife in monitoring and reporting on relevant KPIs.
• Provide expertise and advice to other staff on Tobacco Dependency policies, treatments, and pathways.
• Manage own time effectively, ensuring all women under the care of the smoking cessation service have timely contact and are followed up in line with the maternity smoking cessation pathway.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare OR equivalent experience
• Demonstrates commitment to undertake smoking cessation training as required
• Level 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• Smoking Cessation Advisor Intermediate Level qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with members of the public
• Healthy lifestyle or Behavioural change experience
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Evidence of continuing personal development

Desirable

• Experience of providing smoking cessation support
• Experience of working with pregnant women

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Literate in IT/Computer skills
• Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and service user

Desirable

• Database and/or Audit skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Support midwives to identify their own personal action for quality improvement.
• The post holder will use their understanding of personal and professional resilience and support others to develop this attribute.
• Ensure that there is a strong interface between the PMA and clinical governance at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.
• Apply their expertise in midwifery to assist the Director, Deputy Directors of Midwifery, and Consultant Midwives with the implementation and oversight of midwifery practice, ensuring strong clinical governance assurance systems are established for midwifery activities.
• Provide support to midwives in sharing of good practice learnt through the maternity services internal risk management processes with the aim of reducing the incidence of harm and obstetric litigation cases.
• Be involved in continuous monitoring and maintaining quality standards of clinical practice through a varietyof ways for example audit.
• Act as a role model at all times and promote a high standard of safe and effective care which is based upon best evidence.
• Be accountable for monitoring and demonstrating the impact of the PMA and Listening Service through agreed metrics including uptake of restorative supervision, staff experience measures, retention, sickness absence, patient experience outcomes and quality improvement indicators

Person Specification

meeting desired essential criteria

Essential

• Registered Midwife with experience of practice in all areas
• Completion of recognised Professional Midwifery Advocate training course
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship qualification
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of recent midwifery research and audit
• IT skills, including report writing
• Experience of working within a team and effective teamwork

Desirable

• Professional Midwifery Advocate Level 7 qualification
• MSc in relevant subject
• Experience of birth planning and/or those clients who are requesting care out of guidance
• Experience of leading quality improvement programmes
• Experience of leading workforce culture, staff wellbeing or psychological safety initiatives

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for further details on the role and the person specification. Or contact Dr Arasu Kuppuswamy for further details.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in social prescribing, health and wellbeing, community development, public health, health or social care.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to personalised care and social prescribing.

Desirable

• Training in health coaching, motivational interviewing, behaviour change or care navigation
• Membership of a relevant professional network or register, where applicable.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in or alongside health, care, VCSE, community or inclusion health services.
• Practical understanding of social prescribing, personalised care and strengths-based approaches
• Experience of supporting people with complex needs, disadvantage or barriers to access.
• Experience of partnership working and developing referral pathways across organisational boundaries
• Experience of collecting activity and outcome information and producing clear reports.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, professional boundaries, risk management and escalation.
• Experience of managing a caseload and providing personalised support over multiple contacts.
• Experience of referral triage, holistic assessment, personalised support planning, review and safe discharge.
• Understanding of the distinction between active signposting, social prescribing, health and wellbeing coaching and care coordination.
• Experience of using coaching or motivational interviewing techniques.
• o Experience of working with VCSE organisations, peer support or community assets.

Desirable

• Experience in prison healthcare, criminal justice or another secure environment.
• Experience of through-the-gate or resettlement pathways.
• Experience of co-production, peer support or lived-experience programmes.
• Experience of using SystmOne or a comparable clinical information system.
• Knowledge of health inequalities, Core20PLUS5 and health and justice priorities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP LOW NEWTON

Wakefield

WF1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Undertake general reception duties including arranging transport and appointments, dealing withcomplaints compassionately.

Ordering and receipting stock for the clinic. Maintaining appropriate stock controls.

Ordering pharmacy items and emergency drugs for the dental clinics.

Ensuring all pharmaceutical items and emergency drugs are within expiry dates, stored at appropriatetemperatures and locations and reviewed weekly.

Operational Performance

Acting as relief dental nurse at other clinics on occasion.

Being an active participant in audit, daily huddles, clinic meetings, staff meetings, performancereview and training.

Assisting in dental screening and epidemiological fieldwork in schools.

Working with and supporting/supervising anyone visiting the clinic in a training capacity.

Any other duties as directed, delegated or requested.

Education and Training

Maintain statutory and mandatory training records including, Basic Life Support, Fire, ManualHandling, Health & Safety, Infection control and Safeguarding

Maintain up to date and accurate records of all CPD training

Annually submits a CPD declaration to the General Dental Council; maintaining fitness to practice.

Annually renews registration with the GDC and provides a copy of the certificate on request

Participate in ongoing performance review.

Governance / Quality Control

Participate in audit

Adhere to department infection prevention control and decontamination policy and follow the uniformpolicy

Keeping your DBS certificate valid.

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of workcolleagues, visitors and patients.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHSFoundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

We want to be an organization where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very bestcare and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.

At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our workRespectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when neededTeam. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to bedefinitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this descriptionwill be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for emailcommunication.

Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want tocreate an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Nursing Qualification
• Registration with General Dental Council
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues including medical emergencies

Desirable

• Competence or qualification in Inhalation Sedation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Excellent understanding of infection control and decontamination procedures
• Dental Nursing experience
• Excellent understanding of infection control and decontamination procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working with neuro-divergent patients and/or patients with learning disabilities/difficulties
• Proficient in the use of Dentally software for patient record

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to be sympathetic and sensitive to patient and staff needs
• Work well in a multi-disciplinary 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed list of the main responsibilities and duties please see the Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Essential

• Grades Achieved / Years of service

Desirable

• Conflict management training

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in an administrative role

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to be well organised.

Desirable

• To be able to accurately record and disseminate key information

Behavioural Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills especially in sensitive and controversial situations and in dealing with difficult or abusive personnel and an ability to defuse potential conflict situations

Technical Skills

Essential

• Full working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of packages

Desirable

• A working knowledge of the Law and procedures relating to the enforcement of Parking Charge Notices

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT - John Radcliffe

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.

You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Lowry House.

Lowry House is a specialist residential service, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge, including those with mental health needs.

We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration. We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life and work with them to find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that their care can be as person-centred as possible.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
• Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
• Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Able to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hyde

SK14 3BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact for patients, relatives and visiting staff to the department, welcoming them to the unit and dealing with any queries in an efficient, polite and courteous manner and responding to all telephone enquiries in a prompt and professional manner.

Scan paper documents into EPR via SCAN IT

Book and track medical records, ensuring that all medical records are in order before leaving the unit

Prepare notes for patient transfer to other hospitals and support with booking ambulances where appropriate.

Ensure all patient records are correct and ensure patient admissions, discharges and transfers are recorded in a timely manner on the patient administration system.

Ensure adherence with the Data Protection Act and Trust procedures in respect of confidentiality and the patient record

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A proven record of previous clerical and reception experience
• Excellent communication skills, able to demonstrate examples of having dealt with challenging situations in the past
• Good organisational skill, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous experience in working in a healthcare setting

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good educational standard, especially English and Maths

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To ensure the safety of all patients undergoing endoscopy by ensuring efficiency of all decontamination processes through sound management of equipment and training in decontamination in accordance with national and local guidelines.
• To take responsibility for the running and maintenance of the decontamination area, ensuring all flexible endoscopes and accessories are cleaned, disinfected and appropriately tracked using the electronic tracking system in accordance with national and local guidelines.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment (at least six months experience)
• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written
• Acute hospital healthcare experience

Desirable

• Has an understanding/awareness of the Data Protection Act
• Has an understanding of basic health care requirements
• Has an understanding of infection prevention within a care setting

Qualifications & Professional Training

Essential

• GCSE in English and Maths
• Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 1

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care
• Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support
• Basic IT Skills.
• Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 2

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Good verbal/communication skills - ability to articulate to internal and external team members
• Have the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups
• Good telephone manner
• To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
• To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort
• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressful situations.
• Willingness to learn new skills and apply in the workplace
• To deal with competing demands for attention with frequent interruptions

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Ability to form positive working relationships
• Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances
• Adaptable
• Ability to give out instructions accurately
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Flexibility to work as required in emergency to meet the needs of the 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).

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Reception

• Manage appointment requests both face to face, over the telephone and via online methods
• Receive patients and deal with their queries
• Provide information to patients, including test results
• Deal with general enquiries from hospitals and other external agencies
• Respond to requests from clinicians and staff using organisation systems
• Arrange patient services e.g chaperones, interpreters, hospital transport as needed
• Process correspondence via email, post and file information accordingly
• Process new registrations and changes of address
• Follow systems for receiving, updating and handling confidential patient records
• Liaise with Practice Team to ensure resolution of I.T or security issues
• Follow daily protocols for the secure opening and closing of the Practice

General

• General admin duties
• Promote and maintain standards relating to CQC including Health and Safety
• Support equality, diversity and the rights of patients and carers
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to patients/ carers/ colleagues/ other health workers/ the business of the Practice
• Promote the good reputation of the Practice
• Participate in training programmes as requested to enable the efficient running of the practice and meet any professional minimum competence requirements
• Work in accordance with Practice protocols
• Participate in the annual appraisal process

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer facing role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a medical practice
• Experience of working in the health service

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Proficient in keyboard skills and IT
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Good organisational skills
• Good listening skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work without close supervision
• Able to work well under pressure
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Good timekeeper
• Able to use own initiative
• Approachable
• Willingness to ask questions and find out information
• Conscientious

Desirable

• Familiar with medical terminology
• Familiar with clinical IT packages such as Emis web and Docman
• Current driving license

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (GCSE O levels at Grade A-C) or equivalent.
• Good standard of numeracy & literacy

Desirable

• NVQ3/RSA3/AMSPAR or equivalent

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

Fownhope Medical Centre

Address

Common Hill Lane

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 4PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist will work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team, providing expert support on medicines optimisation, prescribing and patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct structured medication reviews and support patients with long-term conditions.
• Review and optimise prescribing to ensure medicines are safe, effective and cost-effective.
• Identify and manage medication-related risks, interactions and side effects.
• Support the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and respiratory conditions.
• Provide advice to GPs and other clinicians on prescribing and medicines management.
• Respond to medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Undertake medication reconciliation following hospital discharge and care transitions.
• Support audits, clinical reviews, prescribing quality improvement and QOF-related work.
• Promote safe prescribing and adherence to local and national prescribing guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, reception and other members of the practice team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and work within professional, legal and NHS requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacist

Desirable

• Experience in clinical pharmacy and medicines management
• Experience working in general practice/primary care

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical pharmacy and medicines management
• Experience working in general practice/primary care

Desirable

• Experience with SystmOne

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

Scarsdale Medical Centre

Address

Scarsdale Medical Centre

2 Scarsdale Place

London

W8 5SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• To oversee the development, delivery and evaluation of EPR communications and engagement plans and support the Trusts strategic objectives and build the Trusts reputation as a leading organisation within the NHS, ensuring that activity is in line with the Trusts overall communications and engagement strategy.
• To ensure that relationships with key stakeholders are maintained and proactively developed.
• To work with the EPR programme team to identify and develop communications campaigns to support the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives, providing strategic advice and expertise to enable opportunities for feedback, involvement and contribution to decision-making.
• To ensure that all communications materials and channels help build the Trusts reputation as a leading organisation within the NHS, that they are correctly tailored for the appropriate target audiences, including hard to reach audiences, and are in line with the Trusts overall communications strategy.
• To ensure the Trust brand and visual identity are protected, including supporting other staff in the correct application of corporate style guidelines, ensuring compliance and addressing inconsistencies.
• To ensure the organisational internal and external channels are kept uptodate with the relevant information from the EPR programmes and workstreams.
• To understand the internal environment, organisational development, and principles of culture change to ensure best practice is brought into internal programmes.
• To be responsible for the development and implementation of protocols to ensure the Trusts patient information complies with best practice guidance.
• To ensure organisational compliance with NHS and Trust Brand and Identity.
• The post holder will need to maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies and guidance from government departments such as DHSC, NHSE, ICB interpreting the guidance, assessing any impact and ensuring effective communication to the organisation.

See the Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Desirable

• Professional qualification in marketing, journalism or public relations (CIM, CAM, IPR or similar)
• Prince 2 practitioner
• CIPR diploma or advanced certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working on EPR communications programmes.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a communications/ PR/senior journalist role preferably within a large and complex organisation
• Experience of working in NHS communications
• Demonstrated experience of managing communications projects including development, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Experience of successfully delivering communications strategies and implementing communications programmes
• Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior level
• Experience of managing/supervising staff
• Experience of managing stakeholder events, launches and campaigns

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good understanding of the national government and the NHS, how it works, the issues it faces and how to communicate within it
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of current PR practice and theory
• Knowledge and understanding of digital communications including public websites and intranets
• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
• The ability to identify the target audience for any given issue, understand their needs and the best channels to reach them, adapting writing styles to suit and developing copy with speed and accuracy
• Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders

Other

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems

Desirable

• Personal experience of mental health problems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hil

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)

Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work)

Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity

Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups

Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services

Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations

Knowledge of the personalised care approach

Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities

Knowledge of community development approaches

Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports

Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner
• Able to work from an asset based approach, building on existing community and personal assets
• Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
• Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
• High level of written and oral communication skills Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
• Understanding of the needs of small volunteer-led community groups and ability to support their development
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding,
• lone working, information governance, and health and safety

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

Healthbridge Direct

Address

53-63 Redbridge Lane East

Ilford

Redbridge

IG4 5EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.healthbridgedirect.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description & person specification and evidence how you meet the criteria on your application in order to be shortlisted .

Supporting the Medical Secretaries in Medicine, covering all admin functions including scanning, photo copying and answering the phones. You will also be processing large volumes of Audio typing from digital dictation all whilst working with nurses and consultants to deliver admin support (subject to service needs) and ensuring deadlines are met.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

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

Desirable

• Understanding of Medical Terminology

Knowledge, experience & expertise

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy office environment (to deadlines and targets)
• Knowledge of software packages such as Word, Excel

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of working with Winscribe digital dictation
• Knowledge of EPR

Communication & relationships

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the Welsh LIMS

Desirable

• Knowledge of a hospital LIMS

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory environment including sample preparation/handling environments
• Experience working in NHS

Desirable

• Previous laboratory medicine experience
• Participation in working unsocial hours/shifts

Qualification

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or above in a science related subject

Desirable

• HNC in Med Lab Sciences or an Applied Biological Science

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales, University Hospital Llandough and Velindre Hospital

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.

You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (4 shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dene Brook.

Dene Brook is a specialist residential service in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism and behaviours that may challenge.

We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, perkbox with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
• Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
• Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Able to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Dalton Parva

S65 3QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Please visit our website to hear from some of our current nurses on why they work here and on some of our services. You can also visit our Facebook page Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing degree or equivalent
• Mentoring / Mentorship (ENB988 or equivalent)

Desirable

• Evidence at social care / health related study

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Familiar with risk assessment and its management

Desirable

• Previous community experience

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of

the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Oral Surgery.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Expertise in sub-specialty.
• Current BLS certification.

Desirable

• Post graduate sedation qualification.
• Post graduate teaching qualification.
• Additional post CCST development over 2 years as recommended by SAC in Oral Surgery.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GDC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Undergraduate Dentistry (BDS or equivalent).
• Entry on the GDC Specialist Register in Oral Surgery (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via CCST (or mediated entry).
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship exit examination in Oral surgery, MOral Surg or equivalent.

Desirable

• Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery of equivalent.
• Higher degree.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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