Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including:

• Medical Staff
• Multidisciplinary Teams (outreach or Inpatient)
• Services Users and Carers
• Health and Social Care teams
• Third sector/voluntary agencies
• Community groups and local authority provision
• Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, sometimes requiring tact and persuasive skills where there may be barriers to understanding or agreement.

Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments, admissions and meetings etc.

Provide and receive routine and complicated information, including dealing with enquiries from external stakeholders and the public. This may include sensitive information.

Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective.

To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items.

To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathetic manner.

Exercise judgement when dealing with patient inquires, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc.

Manage the organisation of key meetings including business meetings and conferences, grievance hearings etc. and compile and prepare agendas and supporting papers for meetings.

Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients. Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RiO system.

Interpret and advise on data and office management functions and implement relevant procedures.

Consider line management issues and decide on a course of action to be taken.

Day to Day line management of Clinical Services Administrators as required:

• Carry out supervision sessions on a monthly basis
• Undertake appraisals
• Provide immediate guidance and assistance in problem solving
• Agree/monitor absences in regard to annual leave, flexi time, sickness
• Workload management

Prepare and present reports and a range of complex information in a range of formats including the production of scorecards, KPIs, performance reports and ad-hoc reports.

Collect performance data and produce monthly performance reports as required and directed by the Business Coordinator.

Ensure that appropriate systems are developed and maintained to prompt bring forward information or follow-up that is required for appointments, meetings and projects etc. and for outstanding work that has been requested by a certain deadline.

Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.

Authorised signatory for small payments, timesheets.

Set up and manage effective office

Management/filing systems to support the service delivery.

May need to arrange rotas/staff cover.

Plans own workload to ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks are met.

Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately.

Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English
• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or similar relevant qualification or equivalent competence acquired by experience or willingness to undertake NVQ 3 Administration Qualification under the Trust Apprenticeship Scheme

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to take and convey clear messages
• Ability to prioritise and work to conflicting demands without direct supervision
• Good IT Skills - competent in Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Dexterity co-ordination for keyboard skills or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the full range of routine and non-routine admin and secretarial procedures
• Excellent computer and IT skills to enable the production of reports and spread sheets.
• Experience of using specialist Intermediate theoretical knowledge of admin terminology and organisational procedures to enable problem solving etc.
• Line management experience.

Desirable

• Administration experience in a health/social care setting.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Specialised LD IP Kingfisher Service

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in a team primarily within MRI, responsible for their own practice within Radiology Directorate protocols and procedures in line with trust and national policies. In addition to that, expected to train and supervise junior members of staff, students and other trainees visiting the department and will be the authorised person in the MRI department in line with MHRA guidelines.

Post holder required to complete clinical competency and complete inductions and take part in the annual appraisal process with personal development plan. Once competency completed and signed, post holder will work without director supervision or support in out of hours service, required to work on a mobile scanner as and when necessary to support the service.

The post holder required to perform a range of MRI procedures including complex clinical cases as required with in the MRI services, managing patients priority as appropriate. To contribute towards effective and responsive delivery of MRI services to patients and carry out a wide range of complex duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills when judging a variety of complex clinical issues.

To assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes. To promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example.

Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD. To participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities.

Assisting Senior Radiographic colleagues, superintendent Radiographers, principal Radiographers in the organisation and function of day-to-day management in the radiological sciences.

To be a key member of the MRI team.

To take responsibility of MRI safety screening and ensure all patients are safety checked and suitable for MRI scan.

To supervise and support junior staff and promote maintenance of an efficient, effective and high-quality service for all users.

To manage and report as appropriate any equipment/power failure.

To actively promote and participate in clinical audit.

To undertake all MRI examinations as directed to an acceptable standard and seek guidance as appropriate. Aim to achieve and promote quality in all aspects of the Radiology service incorporating clinical tutorials.

To ensure the safety of self, staff and service users with regard to the use of ionising radiations in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Local Rules of the Radiological Safety Committee. To produce high quality images which are accurately labelled and appropriate for the indicated pathology.

To ensure completion of all mandatory training and competency to use the required equipment. To take part in the appraisal process.

To participate, as required, in Directorate Role Development programmes, e.g. IV training.

To have responsibility for providing and maintaining a high-quality MRI service. To liaise with other staff groups and departments within the Trust as required.

• To attend statuary training days and fulfil CPD commitment. To keep up to date with current imaging, professional and hospital issues.

To undertake all MRI examinations as directed by Consultant Radiologists, Principal MRI Radiographer, Superintendent Radiographers, senior colleagues and work collaborate with other interprofessional colleagues.

To develop expertise and practical competence within MRI, which may involve post graduate study.

To care for patients needs, attend to their welfare and ensure that you encourage and practice 'first time right' Radiography. Strive to achieve and promote 'quality' in all aspects of the Radiography service incorporating clinical tutorials and appropriate meetings.

To be able to communicate information and instructions to patients and their relatives to undertake radiographic examinations effectively. Particularly where there are significant barriers to understanding, such as cognitive impairment or illness, hearing or sight impairment and those who are anxious or in pain.

To ensure safety of self, staff and patients/visitors with regard to the use of MRI scanning equipment and adhering to MHRA and local Operational guidelines.

To use all equipment in a safe and competent manner in accordance with good practice adhering to MHRA and local Operational Guidelines.

To report any operational problems, deal with room breakdowns and accidents, completing all relevant paperwork.

To adhere to and apply all relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidance.

To maintain strictest confidence when dealing with patients, staff and other Health Service business information in accordance with both Trust Policy and the Data ProtectionLegislation

To use and instruct others on the required functions of the computerised Radiology Patient Administration System and Radiology Information System i.e. PACS and RIS.

To actively participate in the education and training of all staff, including the Directorate Preceptor Programme for newly qualified staff.

The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts risk management policies and procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to minimise risk.

To train and supervise the clinical work/assessment of student radiographers/assistant practitioners.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registration
• Trust/National Cannulation and Venepuncture qualifications

Desirable

• Post Graduate level qualification in MRI
• Willingness to undertake post graduate study in MRI or other external courses as appropriate for the post, if not already held

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 months' full-time work experience within MRI
• Supervisory experience in Similar Environment/ NHS/ Multidiscipline organisation

Desirable

• Minimum three years post qualification experience

Skills

Essential

• Experienced and confident in Neuro Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Body Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Vascular Imaging
• Experienced and confident in in Breast Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Paediatric Imaging

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Advanced MRI imaging technology and current advancement
• Up to date knowledge in MRI safety and practice
• Ability to manage IT systems in a complex hospital environment Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Operation of RIS and PACS
• Complex computerised ordering systems

Other

Essential

• Upholds and models the Trust values. Smart and presentable
• Willingness to travel across to other Acute / non-Acute sites of EKHUFT and CDC

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital - Rotational within MRI service across the trust

Ethelbert Rd,

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This is a varied role combining stakeholder engagement, communications, operational management and programme coordination, offering the opportunity to support innovative projects that improve patient care and drive digital transformation across UCLH and the wider NHS.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement, communications, or marketing acquired through qualification to post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience
• Sustained record of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Planning and delivering stakeholder engagement activities in a complex organisation,
• Experience working in an NHS and/or a research environment
• Experience of working with academic or research partners
• Operating intake, selection, or application processes
• Producing professional communications materials
• Providing support to governance forums or committees
• Experience working in a programme or portfolio environment
• Experience drafting funding grants

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strong organisational skills managing multiple workstreams
• Influencing, persuasion and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work flexibly in a changing environment
• IT literacy (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, project management tools)
• Ability to form excellent stakeholder relationships

Communication

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly across UCLH and UCL sites

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered to practice.

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

West Leeds Family Practice

Address

West Lodge Surgery

New Street

Farsley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• HCPC licence to practise and eligible for the full RCSLT register
• BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST)

Experience

Essential

• Use of problem oriented medical records

Desirable

• Post-registration experience of assessing and treating voice disorders
• Awareness of clinical governance programmes
• Evidence of self-directed learning
• Pre/Post-registration voice analysis experience including objective outcome measures
• Pre/Post registration experience in pre and post operative management of voice disorders

Communication & Customer Care

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of and ability to manage the needs of patients with voice disorders using counselling skills as appropriate
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the emotional needs of patients and carers and ability to use strategies to manage emotional behaviour
• Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in complex case management, service delivery issues and conflict management
• Demonstrates skills in multidisciplinary team working

Personal & people development

Essential

• Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own SLT workload

Health, safety and security

Essential

• Proven ability to identify equipment and resource needs within own area of work
• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines when dealing with frequent unpleasant conditions relating to patient contact including moving and handling

Quality and service improvement

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines with reference to assessment and rehabilitation of voice disorders in patients with laryngeal problems
• Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the management of voice disorders
• Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HCPC's code of ethics and professional conduct
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate legislation affecting working practice, e.g., Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children

Information processing (IT skills)

Essential

• Competent IT skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities Policy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to express reasons for desire to work in this area
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• The ability to understand and adhere to Equal Opportunities Policy and risk management policy and UCLH NHS Foundation Trust values

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal National Ear Nose & Throat and Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Working for UsYou will be joining a dynamic and supportive dental team committed to delivering excellent care to a diverse patient population. As a Float Dental Nurse, you will gain valuable exposure across a wide range of specialties, developing your skills and broadening your experience within a hospital setting.We do not accept applications from previous candidates who have applied within the last 6 months.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
• General Dental Council registration

Desirable

• Post Qualification Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in the specialty

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Maintain accurate patient's files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
• Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.

Desirable

• IT skills - Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with GDC registration, maintains updated Personal development plan, as per GDC requirements.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff.
• Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Place a high value on diversity and fairness.
• Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: oKnowledge relating to legislation in: oThe disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste oRadiography oHealth and Safety Decontamination oMedical devices.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: o data protection

Desirable

• Flexible approach to working hours.

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We are looking for a Bank Support Worker to join our team at Cygnet Taunton.

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.

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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 Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching &a mp; appraisal Expert supervision & peer supportPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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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

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, treatment, care planning and health advice.
• Undertake wound assessment, dressing and management, including complex and chronic wounds.
• Perform venepuncture/phlebotomy.
• Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national guidance.
• Carry out 68 week baby checks and provide appropriate health and parenting advice.
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and other health screening.
• Support the management and annual review of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and coronary heart disease.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, in accordance with current guidance.
• Undertake travel health assessments and provide travel vaccinations within scope of competence.
• Provide appropriate contraceptive and sexual health advice.
• Undertake ear irrigation/ear wax removal where appropriately trained.
• Record and monitor clinical observations and recognise changes in a patient's condition.
• Identify and appropriately escalate patients who are acutely unwell or deteriorating.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with prescriptions and practice protocols.
• Provide patients with clear information regarding their condition, treatment and self-management.
• Promote preventative healthcare, including healthy lifestyle advice, smoking cessation and weight management.
• Provide chaperoning and clinical support to GPs and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Adhere to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, information governance and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, practice meetings and continuing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience working as a General Practice Nurse within a GP/primary care setting.
• Experience working independently within a busy primary care environment.
• Demonstrable experience in cervical cytology, new baby checks and NHS Health Checks.
• Experience in long-term condition management
• Experience in wound care, including complex and chronic wounds.
• Competence in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
• Experience administering adult and childhood immunisations.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately escalate deteriorating patients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection control and clinical governance.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Experience in travel health and travel vaccinations.
• Experience providing contraceptive and sexual health services.
• Competence in ear irrigation/ear wax removal.
• Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Additional relevant primary care or nursing qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Queen Mary Practice

Address

South Woodford Health Centre

114 High Road

South Woodford

LONDON

E18 2QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, request a copy of the full job description from [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR)
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• General Radiography experience
• Current BLS, manual handling and fire safety training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• A flexible, adaptable and patient-focused approach

Desirable

• Desirable experience includes MRI, clinical audit work and experience within an acute hospital setting

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Barley Lane

Ilford

Essex

IG3 8YY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C or above. Must include English

Desirable

• Previous experience within an administrative role

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of Medical terminology
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to develop, operate and maintain electronic filing systems
• Ability to collate data to produce reports using Microsoft packages
• Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Arranging meetings and taking Minutes
• Producing and maintain databases/Spreadsheets/ use of excel
• Experience of using a range of software programmes / IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Internet & Intranet,

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS or related social care / legal experience.
• Experience of dealing with Multi-Agency Professionals

Specific job requirements

Essential

• Flexible, reliable approach to working.

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and

well-being.

• Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients’ personal and social needs are

met and be able to care for a patient’s nursing needs.

• To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient’s nursing needs to

include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording,

measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs,

continence care, bladder and bowel care, pressure area care, wound care, nutrition,

hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC Nursing

Associate Skills Annex). Identify and report changes in a patient’s condition to a

registered nurse or other professional.

• Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be

delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.

• Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.

• Work with registered nurses and other professionals and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with [PCN/practice] policy and the NMC Code.

• Provide effective evidence based care for service users under the supervision of

registered nurses and other professionals in order to perform non-complex activities, in line with clinical governance and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NursingAssociate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or
• equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of amulti-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing andreceiving complex, sensitiveinformation

Desirable

• Experience working in a primary care setting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation,
• and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise andprioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload andindividual patient contact
• Ability to communicateeffectively (written, verbaland non verbal
• communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of themulti-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effectiveand appropriate relationships with people,
• their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a rolemodel to nursing associatestudents, other learners andhealth care support workers
• as required within theclinical setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community based primary care issues
• Knowledge of primary care networks and collaborative ways of working

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

Durham Dales Health Federation

Address

Unit 51 Innovation Hse, Longfield Rd

South Church Enterprise Park

Bishop Auckland

Durham

DL14 6XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote and champion the rights, values, responsibilities and diversity of people, and act in an open and compassionate way within clear professional boundaries.

Promote and maintain effective communication with people in order to build and sustain positive working relationships with individuals, families and carers, team members and other agencies. This may include accessing translation and interpreting services.

Contribute to the planning, implementation and review of care packages, including implementing specific parts of an individual care plan.

Working autonomously within relevant practice boundaries, under indirect, but not direct, supervision of registered clinicians.

Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, contributing to a range of written documents as appropriate, including reports, referrals and letters. This includes collaboratively working with individuals to complete the Outcome Star and attend training in this tool if required.

Enable people to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan and relapse prevention strategies. This may include enabling people to manage their own domestic and personal resources, housing needs, and enabling people to access learning / training, or work opportunities.

Support individuals in developing and maintaining their identity and personal relationships, including potentially difficult relationships.

Support people with mental health needs to engage with their own health care, in accordance with their care plan.

Act to protect individuals from abuse and harm in line with local and National policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding, Risk Management and Suicide Prevention).

Work proactively with carers and families, identifying carers needs and signposting to appropriate services or agencies.

Proactively develop your knowledge and practice, making use of both clinical and management supervision and available learning opportunities.

Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace

Please see full job Descriptions for all responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 5 vocational qualification (Foundation Degree in Mental Health or Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Training in an allied field such as counselling, mediation or advocacy.
• Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing).

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, taking a positive, non-judgmental approach towards service users, carers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Experience of mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker

Desirable

• Sound understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application.
• Direct military experience or experience of working with veterans and their families/carers etc
• Experience of teaching / training individuals or groups
• Experience of working in a customer care environment, (e.g. an Advice Centre, Telephone Helpline or Advocacy Service)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to form and sustain a trusting relationship with service users/carers
• Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills and ability to communicate both face to face, via email and by telephone
• Written communication skills, with the ability to contribute to written reports, maintain accurate records and interpret relevant clinical information effectively
• IT skills: ability to use email, Microsoft word and basic clinical records databases
• Ability to manage own workload in an effective and timely manner
• Ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the context of the role and service.
• Team-working skills, and ability to function effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate compassionate, recovery-focused care that values diversity and equality
• Enthusiasm for continual professional development and service improvement
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems
• Ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
• Mobile with the facility to move easily across a geographically dispersed, and often rural area with limited access to public transport. This will include attending face-to-face appointments, Trust training and team meetings as required.
• Ability to promote Op Courage at external events as required and on occasional weekends.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Diamond Batch Road, Locking Castle

Western Super Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description to review the duties and responsibilities relating to this job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration-GDC
• Nursing Recognised by the General Dental Council Hospital, National Certificate or N.V.Q. Level 3
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Recognised with the General Dental Council
• Indemnity cover

Desirable

• Post-Certificate qualification,
• Special Care Dental Nursing
• Conscious Sedation
• Radiography
• OHE

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communicator with sympathetic and understanding attitude.
• Team player
• Good organisational skills
• Familiarity with computers
• Knowledge of infection control
• UK Drivers license & access to car for work purposes

Desirable

• Knowledge of work of GDC & Salaried Dental Service and working with Dental Therapists
• Working knowledge of use of Dental Software systems
• Membership of relevant professional associations e.g. BADN

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Dental Nursing Work with range of patients including adults and children
• Experience of General Dental Practice, broad based Community
• Dental Practice or Emergency Dental.

Desirable

• Work with clients requiring good patient skills-particularly anxious children and adults with special needs.
• Work in areas of social exclusion and with multi-ethnic populations

Information Technology

Essential

• Good IT Skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of use of Dental Software 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.

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Beckenham Beacon, Barnard, Garland Road, Lakeside (Abbey Wood). St Paul'sCray

Beckenham Beacon

Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich

BR33QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.

Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.

Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.

Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification.
• Full MRCOG or equivalent.
• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
• Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology practice equivalent to ST6-7 level / Post-CCT
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of obstetrics and gynaecology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
• Sub-Specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Familiar with current structure of National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
• Management course and / or qualification.
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of women's health.
• Able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
• Teaching skills course / qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark hill

Camberwell

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

You will undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multi pathologies. You will use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition with intermittent support.

You will formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of treatment skills, e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, and other alternative options.

You will formulate accurate prognoses and, using a collaborative approach, recommend best course of intervention; developing comprehensive patient centred objectives and plans.

You will assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

You will complete timely and legible notes that are compliant to the Minimum data set established by the CSP.

Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.

You will evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.

You will assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload, to include, when appropriate, manual handling.

Work within hospital clinical guidelines and CSP guidelines and have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.

To be responsible for maintaining accurate, legible and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards of practice.

Supervise assistants record keeping according to professional and physiotherapy standards.

Be responsible and competent in the safe use of all gym equipment and patient appliances and aids used on patient management.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing your own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

Regularly assess and contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of yourself and the team.

Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types

Contribute to and lead evidence-based projects within the service and contribute to improvements to service delivery and clinical practice. Make recommendations for change and when appropriate lead on the implementation of the changes.

Delegate responsibility to colleagues for managing patients with particular conditions and ensure they are responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for these patients.

Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or as part of a team.

Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in.

Be actively involved in professional clinical groups, such as a journal club, CSP clinical interest groups, peer review and other professional development activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience and competence in the assessment, treatment and management of patients within an inpatient physiotherapy service.
• Completion of a comprehensive rotation programme covering major specialities, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, General Medicine, Neurology, Trauma & ITU, Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Intermediate Care.
• Experience contributing to team engagement and collaborative working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, Consultants, colleagues, senior managers, GPs and external agencies.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, evidence-based practice, audit and research, with the ability to share knowledge and support the development of others.
• Understanding of service planning, budget awareness and departmental promotion.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload.
• Knowledge of HIW inspection requirements, clinical governance and regulatory standards.
• Understanding of the challenges facing the healthcare sector and the implications for physiotherapy services.
• Strong IT skills, including electronic record keeping, report writing and professional correspondence.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Basic skills in the provision of manual and
• exercise therapy.
• High level of personal and professional
• credibility.
• Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Reliable, logical and organised.
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trust
• manual handling guidelines.
• Able to work at intense levels on concentration
• during most of the working day.
• Ability to work within a stressful and
• unpredictable environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy BSc Hons Degree,
• HCPC & CSP Membership,
• Completion of student placements in the MSK
• field.

Desirable

• Physiotherapy MSc.

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

St Joseph’s Hospital

Address

Harding Avenue

Malpas

Newport

NP20 6ZE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the post holder There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy

b. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

c. Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives

d. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation

e. Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice

f. Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access

g. As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

h. Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

i. Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition

j. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally

k. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

o. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

p. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

q. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

r. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

t. Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

u. Provide travel advice services

v. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

w. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

x. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance

y. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system

z. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Deputy Lead Practice Nurse may be requested to:

a. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning in order to improve patient care

d. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs

e. Support with the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients

f. Support in the coordination of the nursing team rota

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a practice nurse
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously

Desirable

• Experience leading or managing a team
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e. Benchmarking

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Wound Care/removal or sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New Patient Medicals
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Understanding the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Understanding the importance of evidence based practice
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Chaperone procedure
• Women's health
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Team Working
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Ability to Follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Travel Medicine
• Spirometry
• Board Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Experience of Audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Post Graduate Diploma or Degree (Chronic Disease Management)

Desirable

• Mentor or Teaching Qualification
• Family Planning Qualification
• Nurse Prescriber

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

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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