Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer care hygiene qualifications at intermediate level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a domestic/cleaning role

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and their families with health care needs
• Experience in customer care
• Knowledge of how a theatre department runs

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of health and Safety processes/policies

Desirable

• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policy

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Lead in Cellular Pathology.

Key duties and responsibilities

Specialist Interest

The Department operates a system of specialist reporting, each consultant having one or more special interests, which facilitates dealing with difficult cases and enhances patient care in accordance with Calman-Hine recommendations.

The specialist interests of this post are cytopathology & general histopathology. Cytopathology will form the main workload (6PAs) and general pathology (2PAs).

Diagnostic Cytopathology:

The department has an established FNA service (approx. 3000 cases annually) including EBUS & EUS FNA with onsite provisional reporting by consultant cytopathologists. A palpable FNA service is also provided by the cytopathologists in clinics, wards and theatres, which is requested through the cytology office and Epic. The cytology team provides an FNA service with Rapid Onsite Evaluation (ROSE) every working day at Guys & St Thomas sites to cover Navigational bronchoscopy, head & neck, melanoma, haematology and other rapid access clinics including Interventional Radiology.

At some clinics including Thyroid & other ultrasound guided FNA lists, where a pathologist is not in attendance, cytology Biomedical Scientists (BMS) assist radiologists in the assessment of sample adequacy by ROSE.

Other types of exfoliative cytology specimens (fluids, urine, washings and brushings) are also received in the department.

The Andrology service receives approx. 3600 specimens annually and is signed off by trained BMS staff with clinical oversight by the lead cytopathologist.

Cervical cytology and colposcopy MDMs are delivered by consultant pathologists and BMS at the London hub and is not a requirement for this post.

Cytology input is provided into the H&N, thyroid, lung, breast, haemato-oncology, gynaecological & gastro-intestinal MDMs. There is a consultant led multi-header teaching session every Monday 1-2pm for trainees and cytology BMS. The consultants are actively involved in teaching and presenting at national and international conferences, and support trainees and new consultants in their career development in Cytopathology.

General histopathology:

The successful candidate will be joining an existing team of 2 consultants who share the workload & are available to mentor a new colleague. The specimen types include the following -

Lumps and bumps: ganglion cysts, Morton neuromas, giant cell tumour tendon sheath, schwannomas/neurofibromas, lumps around eyelid e.g. chalazion/cysts.

Vascular specimens: mostly ascending aortas for dissection or dilatation, temporal artery biopsies, heart valve ?endocarditis, heart valve other pathologies, atrial myxomas, occasional endomyocardial biopsies.

Bone and joints: femoral heads (one or two a week), joint replacement tissue ?infection, osteochondromas, other benign bone lesions e.g. osteophytes, enchondromas etc. Synovial biopsies, PVNS etc.

Eye: sometimes cornea and other eye specimens e.g. phthisis bulbi.

We are committed to teaching postgraduate students as well as being involved in the university teaching of undergraduate students.

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice

To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

Research, Teaching and Training

Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.

To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director.

To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director to ensure external accreditation of training post.

Performance Management

To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:

Clinical efficiency e.g. LOS reductions, reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates.

Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates.

Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.

Operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.

Medical Staff Management

To work with colleagues to ensure junior doctors hours are compliant in line with EWTD and New Deal.

To ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior medical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments

To participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff as and when required.

To participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle.

To be responsible for the annual appraisal of all doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/General Manager.

Governance

To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director.

Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.

To work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.

To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.

To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director.

To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Strategy and Business Planning

To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate.

To represent the Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings, as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Leadership and Team Working

To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regards to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national or local initiatives.

To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Kings Health Partners as required.

To chair regular meetings for the specialties.

To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.

Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and this form part of the supporting programmed activities in the agreed job plan (please see example below).

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• FRCPath or equivalent.

Desirable

• PhD or other Higher Postgraduate degree in Medicine or Science
• Any additional medical or sub-speciality qualifications either national or international.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in cytopathology & general histopathology.
• Proven record of experience as a trainee in histopathology and cytopathology.
• Continuing and recent diagnostic practice experience in cytopathology as a major specialist interest
• Continuing and recent diagnostic practice experience in general pathology

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with modern morphological and molecular diagnostic techniques

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development.

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical governance, audit clinical risk management, and IT skills.
• Understanding of principles of audit.
• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.

Desirable

• Management training or qualification.
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.

Research, Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
• Evidence of original research.
• Ability to supervise junior staff in diagnostic work.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Appraisal training.
• Teaching qualification.
• Evidence of original research and publication in Cytopathology & general pathology.

Leadership/Management skills

Essential

• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
• Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

• Previous experience in management positions, e.g. speciality lead, clinical lead, clinical director.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Evidence of post registration study in peri-operative care, NVQ level study or equivalent
• Evidence of Accredited Post-Graduate Anaesthetic Module/Course

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Relevant degree/willing to work towards

Knowledge

Essential

• Post Registration experience as band 5 staff nurse/ODP or equivalent in Theatres
• Relevant experience in a peri anaesthesia care environment

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
• Evidence of ability to supervise members of the team

Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver a high standard of Evidence based individual patient care
• Computer/IT Literacy
• Effective communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and effective time management
• Resuscitation skills and the knowledge to initiate appropriate action in a clinical emergency.
• Airway management skills.
• Safe administration of intravenous drugs and the preparation and programming of PCA and epidural pumps.
• To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based systems.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Dealing with difficult situations/people.
• Being able to react to sudden changes in patient condition and having the knowledge to deal effectively with the situation.
• Delivers nursing care in line with Trust policies and protocols

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic
• Strong desire to improve service standards
• Projects a professional image
• Punctual, adaptable and flexible
• Willing to learn new skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN168UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of administrationwork practices, software programmes, and specialised functionalterms.

To be proficient in the use of MS Office and Electronic Patient Records

Co-ordinating Care Plan Approach (CPA) Meetings with clinicians before their breach date.

Providing admin support for safeguarding meetings, including ensuring necessary documentation is completed in line with Trust targets.

Provide admin support to the Physical Health Clinic, including booking appointments, reviewing breach dates and liaising with clinicians.

Provide reception cover during absences

Responsibilityforensuringallcorrespondenceisaccuratelyandappropriately presented.

To be proficient in using the electronic patient record for administrative purposes.

To use knowledge, and experience to assist other members of the admin team when requested to undertake additional admin tasks such as scanning, photocopying, answering the telephone etc.

To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training

To work unsupervised, on a daily basis, prioritising own workload, using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent.

To use agreed guidelines/procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work.

For a more comprehensive Job and Person Specification please read attached before applying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Audio Typing
• Competent in Windows and Word applications
• Good general education

Desirable

• ECDL
• Familiar with medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience working in an office environment
• Experience recording and typing up meeting minutes

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS
• Experience managing diaries and mailboxes

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of IT and Windows applications
• Good organisational abilities, with good time management skills
• Able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of health records

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford House, London Road, Bishops Stortford, CM23 3LA

London Road

Bishops Stortford

CM23 3LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 28th August 2026

Closing date : 11th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
• General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
• Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Previous secretarial/clerical experience
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload

Desirable

• Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
• Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
• Experience of working with medical records filing systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Minute-taking skills
• Good organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• Shorthand skills

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital and Keegan Court

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 28th August 2026

Closing date : 11th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• OCR/RSA Level 2 Typing/Word processing qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrable experience
• Good general level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent in English Language
• NVQ in Business Administration (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care (or equivalent)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Able to input data accurately and efficiently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrates good Customer Care Skills
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administration role
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS/healthcare setting
• Experience using stock
• Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Keegan Court

Grassbanks

Gateshead

NE10 8DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and compassionate Receptionist/Administrator to join our dedicated team.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines front-line patient contact with administrative support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our patients receive an excellent service while supporting the smooth running of the practice.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: £13.33 per hour

Expected hours: 18 hours per week

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Has excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Is confident using computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Can remain calm and professional when working in a busy environment.
• Has strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality.
• Can provide flexibility to cover additional hours for colleague leave and absence.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP practice, NHS, healthcare or reception setting.
• Experience using EMIS Web or other clinical systems.
• Knowledge of NHS primary care services.
• Experience handling confidential information.

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

Broken Cross Surgery

Address

Waters Green Medical Centre

Sunderland Street

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK11 6JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.macclesfieldprimarycarenetwork.co.uk/macclesfield-gp-practices/broken-cross-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include dealing with financial queries from patients and suppliers and liaison with the Team Leader to ensure patients are invoiced on time, payments are correctly processed and all outstanding debts are pursued within the agreed timescales. Generate debt reminder letters on a monthly basis using the Infertility Database for Embryology and Andrology Systems (IDEAS) ensuring no inappropriate letters are issued. Keep a record of monthly debtors, contacting patients weekly and monthly to make payments. Uses own initiative to propose financial agreements with patients, within agreed guidelines, ensuring these agreements are kept up to date.

See Job Description for more details

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential

• The ability to respond to verbal or written instructions, with understanding
• Is able to communicate with others with sensitivity and tact as the situation requires.
• Good telephone manner

Qualifications & Learning

Essential

• NVQ3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience within a clerical environment.
• Previous keyboard experience.

Flexibilty/ Adaptability

Essential

• Able to adapt to changing procedures within the Unit
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work.
• Able to work under pressure at busy times
• Prepared to undertake personal development and training.

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

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown St

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the detailed job description and main responsibilities - please see the full job description and main responsibilities in the attached document

Person Specification

Essential and Desireable

Essential

• Band 6 - 2 years minimum experience

Desirable

• Recent community midwifery experience

Essential and Desireable

Essential

• Driving license and use of a car

Desirable

• Evidence of safeguarding 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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

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Person Specification

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

OSL House, East Link

Meridian Business Park

Leicester

Leicester

LE19 1XU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide specialist nursing expertise, ensuring all staff are supported in their practice on day to day and ongoing basis.
• To ensure the assessment, development and evaluation of programmes of care in order to co-ordinate the holistic needs of women.
• Uses advanced decision making skills to utilise all available resources to deliver nursing care effectively and efficiently in a timely manner.
• To take measures to ensure the safety of women, which includes delegation of patient care to nurses and/or support staff with the appropriate levels of skills at all times, making adjustments as workload and caseload alters, using developed decision making skills.
• To report any incidents/accidents to the matron, completing Datix whenappropriate Lead and/or assist in investigation of complaints and implement recommendations arising from these investigations.
• To facilitate research based practice within the department and ensureappropriate implementation.
• To ensure that Nursing and Clinical Pathways/Guidelines/Protocols are implemented and maintained.
• To ensure good standards of practice in the department, through participation in effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.
• Audit and evaluate the emergency gynaecology service in order to develop staff and practice.
• To manage and effectively support patients through the delivery of difficult news, e.g. diagnosis of miscarriage, termination or ectopic pregnancy.
• Provide care to bereaved patients and their relatives introducing the bereavement team for specialised care and follow up.
• Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary professionals and agencies, ensuring seamless care at a high standard.
• Produce patient information, ensuring it is updated to reflect current research based practice.
• To engage with service users, ensuring feedback is actively shared and supports developments within the service.
• Work two clinical shifts per week in the clinical area and provide supportwhere necessary where staffing limits fall short of the required limits.
• Management and ensure that duty rotas for the staff will provide effective and well balanced cover to meet with the requirements of the service and ensure the presence of suitably qualified and experienced nurses and support staff at all times.
• Develop new ways of working if workload requires this.
• To liaise with other ward/department managers and Lead Sonographer within the Directorate as necessary, to ensure workload and skill mix are effectively managed. Inform and discuss with Matron any problems highlighted.
• Participate in audit programmes and present results.
• Respond appropriately to incidents reported via the Datix system and investigations with monitoring of action plans
• To develop and embed evidence based care ensuring national guidance is implemented.
• Communicate complex and sensitive patient and staff information facilitating good working relationships.
• Ensure all resources are used to the optimum and manage the departments budget.
• To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory updates as instructed.
• To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies and ordering equipment replacement, together with maintenance of that equipment.
• To maintain accurate management records relating to all aspects ofdepartment management.
• To lead, motivate and develop staff to provide high standards of nursing care and be responsible for the management of Health & Safety matters, identifying that their work areas comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
• To carry out annual Personal Development Reviews of staff within the unit.
• To have knowledge and ability to appropriately escalate to matron ensuringsafe practice and care at all times. To provide support to medical staff who are working in the department

Education & Training

• To be a senior supervisor and assessor and preceptor to junior nurses and student nurses, working closely with education providers.
• To ensure staff are able to reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of appraisals and effective communication skills.
• To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of students, working closely with the Universities.
• To develop the nursing role within the area, providing training andassessment to extend clinical skills, as appropriate to the area.
• To identify areas for development of skills in line with the local and national guidance. To monitor and effectively manage all staff compliance within ESR for theirstatutory and mandatory training.

Professional

• To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents to the Matron and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies.
• Maintain accurate management records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used.
• To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with the NMC documents.
• To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.
• To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the matron.
• To co-ordinate the development and implementation of the policies and protocols with particular emphasis on those that relate to gynaecology.
• To be conversant and comply with the gynaecology services guidelines and attend mandatory updates as instructed.
• Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework and Implement research where appropriate.
• To be professionally accountable for ones own nursing practice, acting in a professional manner at all times abiding by the Code of Conduct and all other relevant NMC and Trust practice protocols and guidelines.
• To be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of own professional knowledge and competence in keeping with the practice and CPD standard laid down by the NMC to ensure continued professional registration.

Personnel

• To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff.
• To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments, making recommendations on improvements in service as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of day to day discipline within the ward/department and to undertake, where necessary, initiation of the disciplinary procedure.
• To counsel staff in relation to professional and personal matters including the management of sickness absence.
• To manage hazards/unsafe practices and ensure all accidents/untoward incidents are recorded in accordance with the laid down procedures, escalating to Matron/Operational Manager when required.
• Monitor staff performance with mandatory training. Organise staff appraisals, ensuring that developmental needs are linked to the maternity training plan.

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

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous nursing experience at Band 6
• Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues relating to professional practice
• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for acute care including a desire to improve services and the patient experience
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
• First level NMC nursing registration
• Evidence of further Professional Development relevant to current post.

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing change in the workplace
• Able to promote equality, diversity and rights
• Mentorship of student nurses
• Evidence of advanced nursing studies, Master's degree (or working towards)

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

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

• 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

Do you have driving & administration experience? Primary care 24 (PC24) are looking for Drivers to join our workforce, who will drive clinicians to home visits and cover reception duties in our Out of Hours services. You will ensure the medic car assigned to the shift is checked, properly equipped and all IT equipment is logged on. The driver will act as support to the Clinician on shift and ensure they arrive at the dispatched home visits in a safe and efficient manor, and within the required time frames. These visits can range anywhere in the geographical footprint of Primary Care 24, so you must be flexible and adapt to change, as visits assigned may change due to the type of priorities that they may be assigned to.

Salary:£25,499.00 per annum (pro rata) or £13.04 per hour for our Bank employees

Department: Out of Hours

Location: Various Primary Care 24 Locations, including St Helens, Sefton, Liverpool, Knowsley, Warrington, Halton, Southport and Formby

Shifts: Monday - Sunday, Evenings 6pm 11pm and Overnights 10.45pm 8am

What will I be doing?

• Driving clinicians on shift to home visits within our areas of operation, within set time frames.
• Ensure the medical car is checked, properly equipped and all IT equipment logged.
• Be the first point of contact greeting patients attending appointments, handling enquiries.
• Carry out all admin duties ensuring attention to detail and confidentiality at all times.
• Be fully up to date with all policies and procedures related to the role ensuring they are always followed.
• Liaise with dispatchers through shift when driving.
• Ensure detailed handovers are complete after every shift.
• Be the first point of contact greeting patients attending appointments, handling enquiries, when covering reception duties.

What do I need?

• Full UK clean driving licence
• Great communication skills
• Basic computer skills including keyboard and data entry skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct through vehicle inspections, including checking oil levels, tire pressure and tread depth
• A proactive mind set to seek guidance when required
• Competent in using IT systems

Whats on offer?

Salaried

• £25,499.00 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent salaried set shifts
• 27 days annual leave pro rata -previous NHS Service will betaken into account
• NHS pension, car fleet & home electronics schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible to apply for blue light card
• Colleague wellbeing package - which includes a doctor line, access to Westfield rewards, wellbeing support and gym discounts.
• Professional development

Bank

• £13.04 per hour
• Bank agreement, where you can bid for the shifts available that suit you.
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Eligible to apply for the blue light card

About us -

Primary Care 24 (PC24) is a not-for-profit social enterprise established in 1990, delivering NHS contracts exclusively. The majority of our surplus is reinvested in patients and staff. We believe that primary healthcare should be accessible for everyone and are committed to delivering the best quality care we can, challenging social exclusion and working locally, where and when we can, to support our communities. We combine the best of the NHS with social enterprise innovation, developing solutions for NHS primary care and caring for our clinicians so that they can, in turn, care for our patients.

Come join our proud team!

This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

Primary Care 24

Address

Various

L13 1FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://primarycare24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Making Appointments for Imaging Department following waiting lists and cross covering modalities, answering the phones and checking patients in at the main reception desk for the imaging department. Liaising with professional staff to ensure that urgent patients are dealt with in acceptable time scales. Assisting the team lead as per necessary. Actioning tasks in a timely manor, avoiding delays in patients pathways.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Good level of further education qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Previous office skills in administrative roles and reception work.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with patients in a health care setting.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Communication skills both oral and written.

Desirable

• To be able to work within a team.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise tasks.

Desirable

• IT skills and the ability to learn new computer systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS knowledge.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft office package.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is about much more than delivering digital systems. It is about taking accountability for ensuring digital services solve the right problems, deliver the intended outcomes and continue to meet the needs of patients and staff over time.As Deputy Director, Digital Service Owner, you will lead the evolution of the Trust's digital services through a user-centred, outcome-focused approach. You will work closely with clinicians, operational colleagues, patients and partners to understand user needs, improve services and ensure investment decisions deliver meaningful benefits.You will be responsible for ensuring digital services are safe, effective, sustainable and continually improved, balancing user needs, organisational priorities, risk and available resources. You will oversee service strategy, delivery, adoption, performance and optimisation, ensuring teams focus on real-world outcomes rather than simply implementing technology.We're looking for a leader who understands that service ownership means accountability. Someone who can create the conditions for multidisciplinary teams to succeed, champion user-centred design and agile delivery, and ensure every digital service delivers value for patients, staff and the communities we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or professional registration

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Digital, Informatics, Technology, Business Change or related discipline.
• Extensive specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate study or equivalent senior experience.
• Agile, Scrum qualification. NHS Digital Leadership Programme.

Desirable

• Evidence of senior leadership development. Portfolio, Delivery, Product, Service Management or Change qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within NHS, healthcare or similarly complex organisations.
• Experience of service ownership, product management or digital delivery leadership.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing complex digital products and services through their lifecycle.
• Experience developing digital strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience managing substantial budgets.
• Proven experience of developing successful business cases, funding bids, investment proposals or transformation programmes that have secured external funding or investment.
• Experience of benefits realisation and service performance management.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders at executive level.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Expert understanding of service ownership principles.
• Strong understanding of NHS digital strategy and transformation.
• Strategic planning and organisational leadership capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Financial and commercial management capability.
• Strong risk and governance management skills.
• Ability to analyse highly complex information and make evidence-based decisions.
• Expert knowledge of user-centred design and service improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of agile delivery methods and digital product management.
• Strong understanding of NHS funding mechanisms, national transformation programmes and digital investment routes.
• Ability to influence regional and national stakeholders and develop compelling investment cases that secure funding and support organisational priorities.

Other requirements

Essential

• Strategic thinker with ability to translate vision into delivery.
• Strong focus on outcomes and benefits realisation.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style. Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
• Passion for improving patient and staff experience through digital services.
• Demonstrates SCFT values and behaviours.
• Able to bring pace, value and innovation.

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager

Responsible To

Practice Manager

Job Purpose

The Operational Manager & Deputy Practice Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day operational management of the practice, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, responsive and high-quality services to patients.

The post holder will provide leadership across reception and administration services, complaints management, patient experience, premises and estates, health and safety, governance, business continuity, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

The post holder will act as Deputy Practice Manager and support the strategic objectives of the practice whilst ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the strategic development of the practice.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Operational Management

• Day-to-day operational leadership.
• Service improvement and operational performance.

Reception & Administration Services

• Management of the Reception Team.
• Rotas, performance management and workforce planning.

Patient Access & Capacity Management

• Oversight of patient access and appointment systems.
• Demand and capacity planning.
• Appointment utilisation and access performance monitoring.
• Coordination of additional clinical capacity where required.
• Development and implementation of patient access procedures.

Complaints & Patient Experience

• Management of complaints, concerns and compliments.
• Patient Participation Group and patient feedback.

Premises & Estates

• Day-to-day premises management.
• Contractor management and maintenance programmes.

Health & Safety & Compliance

• Risk assessments.
• Statutory inspections.
• Compliance monitoring.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Policies and procedures.
• Audit and action plan management.
• Governance oversight.

CQC Readiness

• Inspection preparation.
• Evidence gathering and compliance monitoring.

Business Continuity

• Business Continuity Lead.
• Emergency planning and service recovery.

Workforce Development

• Non-clinical induction.
• Training and mandatory training compliance.
• Workforce development support.

Deputy Practice Manager Duties

• Deputise for the Practice Manager.
• Attend meetings and represent the Practice Manager when delegated.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Leadership and line management experience.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Experience of complaints management.
• Experience of operational management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of governance and compliance.
• Experience of implementing service improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Primary care experience.
• Understanding of CQC regulations.
• Health & Safety qualification.
• Management qualification.
• Project management experience.
• Estates or facilities management 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Whitley House Surgery

Address

Crompton Building

Writtle Road

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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