Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT in Anaesthesia or within six months of CCT or eligibility for entry on GMC specialist register
• Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Advanced Physical examination of the Adult qualification

Desirable

• Learning & assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad surgical /Anaesthetic Nursing experience.
• Ability to work at an autonomous level

Desirable

• Evidence of supervision of staff to ensure standards of care

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• ECG recording

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 Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions within the Community Neurosciences Team. The post holder will manage a delegated caseload under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists, developing specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation whilst delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions across community, clinic and home-based settings throughout Warrington and Halton. The role requires autonomous practice and lone working, active participation in multidisciplinary assessment, treatment planning and team meetings, and collaborative working with patients, carers and partner agencies to maximise functional independence, optimise participation and improve quality of life for people living with a range of neurological conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The post holder will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions, contributing to multidisciplinary service delivery and supporting patients to maximise independence, participation and quality of life within community, clinic and home-based settings. Working under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists, the post holder will develop specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation whilst managing a delegated caseload and delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To undertake holistic occupational therapy assessments for adults with neurological conditions, including those with multiple and complex health needs, considering physical, cognitive, functional, occupational, psychosocial and environmental factors.
• To work collaboratively with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify meaningful, person-centred rehabilitation goals.
• To plan, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to maximise functional independence, participation, safety and quality of life.
• To monitor and evaluate patient response to intervention, adapting treatment plans using clinical reasoning and appropriate outcome measures.
• To develop and apply knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments, occupational therapy models and outcome measures, using supervision and support from senior Occupational Therapists to develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• To contribute an occupational therapy perspective to multidisciplinary assessments, treatment planning, goal setting, clinical reviews and case discussions, developing confidence and competence through supervision from senior Occupational Therapists.
• To identify, assess and manage clinical and environmental risks, including therapeutic risk-taking where appropriate, documenting decisions and rationale in accordance with professional standards and Trust policies.
• To prioritise occupational therapy referrals and manage a delegated caseload according to clinical need, risk, service priorities and available capacity, with support and supervision from Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists.
• To recognise the limits of personal knowledge, skills and competence and seek advice, support or escalation from a senior Occupational Therapist when required.
• To delegate appropriate rehabilitation programmes and activities to therapy assistants and other support staff, providing clear instructions and monitoring progress and outcomes.
• To contribute to discharge, transfer and ongoing care planning in collaboration with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies.
• To work autonomously and as a lone practitioner across community, clinic and home-based settings in Warrington and Halton, in accordance with Trust lone-working, risk-management and health and safety procedures.

Communication and Partnership Working

• To establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, adapting communication methods to meet individual physical, cognitive, emotional, sensory, language and communication needs.
• To communicate occupational therapy assessment findings, treatment plans, goals, progress and recommendations clearly and effectively to patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To support patients to make informed choices regarding their care, obtaining and recording valid consent in accordance with Trust policy and relevant legislation.
• To provide clear information regarding neurological conditions, rehabilitation programmes, self-management strategies and expected outcomes.
• To use encouragement, negotiation and motivational approaches to support patient engagement in rehabilitation, particularly where participation may be affected by fatigue, cognitive impairment, pain, anxiety, low mood or adjustment to long-term disability.
• To contribute an occupational therapy perspective to multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, goal-setting discussions and discharge planning.
• To liaise effectively with hospital services, primary care, social care, care providers, voluntary organisations and other agencies to support coordinated care and continuity across pathways.
• To communicate complex or sensitive information professionally and appropriately, seeking support from senior Occupational Therapists where required.
• To provide advice, education and support to patients, carers, colleagues and partner agencies regarding occupational therapy, neurological rehabilitation, equipment, environmental adaptation and promotion of independence.
• To maintain effective professional relationships with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders.

Professional Development

• To maintain Health and Care Professions Council registration and practise in accordance with relevant professional standards, codes of conduct, Trust policies and legislation.
• To apply evidence-based occupational therapy practice and relevant national and local clinical guidance.
• To participate in regular clinical and professional supervision with Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists.
• To develop specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation through supervised clinical practice, reflective learning, continuing professional development and participation in service-based training opportunities.
• To participate in the Trust appraisal process and preceptorship programme where applicable.
• To take responsibility for identifying personal learning and development needs and agreeing appropriate objectives through supervision and appraisal.
• To maintain an up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio and use reflection, feedback and learning opportunities to develop clinical practice.
• To participate in statutory, mandatory and role-specific training required by the Trust.
• To participate in the Community Neurosciences Team's continuing professional development and in-service training programme.
• To continually review and evaluate personal clinical practice, modifying approaches in line with evidence, patient need, service objectives and organisational requirements.
• To contribute to a culture of professional learning by sharing relevant knowledge, evidence and learning with colleagues.

Education and Training

• To provide advice and education to patients, carers and relevant professionals regarding occupational therapy, neurological rehabilitation, self-management and promotion of independence, seeking support from senior Occupational Therapists where required.
• To share relevant knowledge, skills and learning with colleagues through formal and informal learning opportunities.
• To contribute to induction and learning opportunities for therapy assistants, occupational therapy students and other colleagues within the limits of competence and with senior support.
• To support practice-based learning and student placements where appropriate and following relevant preparation.
• To participate in peer learning, case discussion, reflective practice and multidisciplinary education activities.

Please see attached Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently and safely across Warrington and Halton to meet the requirements of the role.
• Ability to work autonomously within community settings, including lone working in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.

Desirable

• Access to transport suitable for undertaking the requirements of the role.

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Professional Development

Essential

• Commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting students, therapy assistants or other learners.

Experience

Essential

• Experience gained through undergraduate placements across a range of clinical settings and patient groups.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Experience of assessment, treatment planning and goal setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions, stroke or acquired brain injury.
• Experience of community-based rehabilitation.
• Experience of facilitating group interventions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• Post-registration professional development.
• Demonstrable interest in neurological rehabilitation and community-based practice.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the occupational therapy process and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and intervention approaches.
• Understanding of rehabilitation principles and promotion of functional independence.
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of clinical risk assessment and management.
• Ability to work under supervision, recognise limitations and respond appropriately to feedback.
• IT skills appropriate to clinical practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation pathways and interventions.
• Awareness of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and relevant health and social care legislation.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Warrington Community Neurosciences Team

First Floor, Orford Jubilee Hub

Jubilee Way, Orford

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health Professions Council (HCPC) for Registration
• Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio

Desirable

• Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in Clinical Immunology
• Experience of working in an NHS UKAS approved laboratory

Desirable

• Experience in equipment validation and implementation

Skills

Essential

• Good interpretive skills at bench level
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrable experience of pipetting
• Basic computer skills
• Handling biological specimens
• Practical skills associated with GLP
• Knowledge of Phadia 250

Desirable

• Familiarity with Quality Management Software
• Familiarity with Winpath software
• Knowledge of Immunofluoresence

Other requirements

Essential

• Desire and ability to relocate to the area
• Experience of training other members of staff
• Able to work autonomously and as a team member
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Flexibility
• Time management
• Physical capability to perform laboratory duties working alone on shifts

Knowledge

Essential

• Willing and able to learn new skills through further training
• Currently participating in CPD

Desirable

• A good understanding of Clinical Immunology

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 Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Includes Weekend Work | Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week, Consideration would be given for part time Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Pre-Assessment Staff Nurse, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.

Experience

Essential

• With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Venns Lane

Hereford

HR1 1DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff Nurse - Ward Oxford Hospital | Ward | Bank | Part Time | Includes weekend work Up to £25 per hour depending on skills and experience Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Ward Staff Nurse, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.

Experience

Essential

• With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Beech Road

Oxford

OX3 7RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential requirements include: Significant senior leadership experience within an NHS provider or similarly complex organisation. Extensive experience leading large-scale operational services and delivering performance against key standards and targets. Experience of working across organisational boundaries with partners, regulators and stakeholders. Strong strategic, operational and financial leadership skills. Experience of leading major change programmes and service improvement initiatives. Ability to work as part of the Trust's Executive/Strategic On-Call rota.

Why join us?This role offers the opportunity to: Help shape the strategic direction of one of the UK's largest ambulance services. Lead significant operational improvement and transformation programmes. Influence system-wide planning and delivery across London's urgent and emergency care system. Work alongside a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding care to patients every day.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In line with the Trust's organisational change policies and its commitment to supporting colleagues affected by organisational change, preferential consideration will be given to applicants who are formally at risk of redundancy and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised ambulance clinical response qualification and evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the clinical grade or commitment to achieving this within 12 months.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points with a recognised emergency driving qualification or commitment to achieving this within 12 months
• Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. healthcare leadership, management, or clinical discipline).
• Evidence of continued professional development at a senior leadership level.
• Evidence of senior leadership development (e.g. NHS Leadership Academy programmes or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within an NHS provider organisation, operating at or near Board/VSM level.
• Extensive experience of leading large-scale operational services, including urgent and emergency care, with demonstrable delivery of performance against national standards and KPIs.
• Significant experience of system leadership, working with ICS partners, NHS England, emergency services and other stakeholders to improve outcomes
• Experience of workforce planning at scale, aligning workforce models to activity, performance and financial parameters
• Proven experience of translating strategy into operational delivery, including development and delivery of operating plans and service improvement programmes
• Experience of leading and managing performance frameworks, driving improvement in complex, high-pressure environments
• Experience of leading major incident response and/or operating within EPRR frameworks, including multi-agency working.
• Experience of managing substantial budgets and delivering productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Experience of leading organisational change and transformation across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of operating at a senior level in governance, risk management, and assurance, including engagement with regulators

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

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

London Ambulance Services HQ

220 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Oxford Hospital | Physiology | Permanent contract | Full time Up to £28,750.77 Depending on experience 40 hours per week In this entry role to our Health Assessment department, you'll make a difference, not just a living. We're transforming healthcare in the UK by bringing together assessment, treatment and prevention services to provide integrated care. As an Academy Physiologist, you'll bring a minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent. You've studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice. Whilst you will have a base location all our Academy Physiology roles are mobile, so you will be required to travel within the region of your base site. As an Academy Physiologist, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As an Academy Physiologist, you'll bring a minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• You've studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in 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

Nuffield Health

Address

Beech Road

Oxford

OX3 7RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Acute Experience

Desirable

• Medical Experience
• Surgical Experience
• Care Experience

Skills

Desirable

• ils
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Mentorship
• ECG
• Post Reg 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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputy Radiology Manager. Oxford Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full time | Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience 37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're offering you the chance to help shape the highest standards in patient care. Here, you'll have the time you need to role model good practice and develop your colleagues. We'll value your excellent communication skills and enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach. You will enjoy a varied range of responsibilities. These will include supporting the Radiology Manager to ensure the department runs in an effective but safe manner. You will also ensure professional compliance with all regulatory bodies, adequate staffing, completion of regular audit and risk assessment updates, coordinating any research activity, health & safety, infection control, radiation protection and monitoring, as well as maintaining your clinical skills within the department. You will also be keen to help validate and assess new equipment and develop new diagnostic procedures, as part of our ongoing quest to deliver the very best experience possible for our patients. As our Deputy Radiology Manager you will :-

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous leadership/managerial experience in a sub-departmental role
• RPS training
• BSc or DCR in diagnostic radiography and current registration with the HCPC
• It is essential you're registered with the HCPC and have relevant radiology experience. A great communicator and team player, you understand how vital it is to maintain good customer relationships and provide high levels of service in a modern radiology department.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post graduate experience, post graduate qualifications are desirable

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Beech Road

Oxford

OX3 7RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

You will be required to:

• Act upon most alerts e.g, QOF and reminders during a routine consultation i.e. 10 minutes.

• Provide all GP services required as part of the PMS contract held between the practices and the commissioning primary care agency, including all core services such as Child Health Surveillance

• Undertake Duty Doctor and Paperwork Doctor duties on a rota basis.

• Undertake surgeries during extended hours in accordance with the access needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice

• Provide cross cover, where necessary and practical, at the other practices

• Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and referral where appropriate.

• Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.

• Provide medical support as required to patients referred by nursing staff

• Provide free certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).

• Adhere to any practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.

• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation;

• Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

• Collect data for audit purposes;

• Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible);

• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

• Other responsibilities with the Practice:

• Engaging in appropriate lifelong educational and audit activity to maintain clinical competence and performance, including the completion of objectives agreed by you and the practice, in an annual Personal Development Plan. Your Personal Development Plan must be in line with the Practice Development Plan.

• Actively participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students, and GP trainees in the practice.

• Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing staff.

• Attend prescribing, palliative care, clinical and practice meetings.

• You will be expected to take part in clinical meetings, be prepared to chair these and present clinical topics as required for the maintenance of educational standards and high-quality care. You will receive feedback from the partners via peer review and to act upon recommendations and demonstrate change

• Provide additional enhanced services to the practices that meet the needs of the practices patient population and maximise the income streams to the practice

• Undertake additional training where necessary to provide these enhanced services

• You are required to actively participate in Practice Based Commissioning - this will include reducing first outpatient attendances, demand management, monitoring of activity including peer review and data validation

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

• Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g., Locally Commissioned Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.)

This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Members of the Senior Management team

• Members of the Partnership Board

• Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership

External:

• Suppliers of services

• Other GP practices and practice groups

• Other external organisations

The following statement forms part of all job descriptions:

Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information

Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the organisations FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

Information Governance

All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed, and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner

Equal Opportunities

Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to The Bourne Partnerships Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Health and Safety

All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that The Bourne Partnerships health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

Infection Control

All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Partnerships Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy and Personal Protective Equipment Policy. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with The Bourne Partnerships use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated to be mandatory.

Flexible Working

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern and multiple sites so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Sustainability

It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.

Smoking Policy

The Bourne Partnership is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on organisational property.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative Excellent people skills Motivated and proactive Ability to use initiative and judgement High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure Confident, assertive, and resilient

Desirable

• GP trainer or trainer in training Extended access 07:30 start on some days Women's health, coils

Essential criteria

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Maintain confidentiality at all times Enjoy working within a large clinical team Interest in a chronic disease.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using EMIS. Working on video/telephone consultations. Experience of working within a GP practice. Post graduate qualification in General Practice e.g. MRCGP/MRCP Completion of GP vocational training

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years of General Practice experience

Essential criteria

Essential

• Full registration with GMC Medical Degree GP registrar 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.

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

Portland Medical

Address

Portland Medical Centre

184 Portland Road

South Norwood

London

SE25 4QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria (as per Person Specification)

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent. Maths and English grades A-C
• Spoken and written English to a high standard
• Previous clerical experience in an Hospital or Community is essential in a healthcare environment
• Experience using Patient Information Systems
• Managing non-routine appointment queries

Desirable

• NVQ
• Previous clerical experience within a Radiology Department
• Knowledge of specialist waiting times and targets
• Knowledge of cancer tumour site turnaround time

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3WS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment (Bank) Bristol Hospital | Nursing | Bank Contract | Part Time | Includes Weekend Work | Up to £21 per hour depending on skills and experience Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment at our Bristol Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You also have post-registration experience. As a Pre-Assessment Staff Nurse, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment at our Bristol Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC.

Experience

Essential

• You also have post-registration 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.

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

Nuffield Health

Address

3 Clifton Hill

Bristol

BS8 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population. As a member of the nursing team, the post holder is accountable for nursing service delivery. Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making. They will work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Assess, plan, develop, implement, provide and evaluate treatment programmes including, but not limited to:

Health promotion and well-being plus individual plans for patients with or at risk of a long term condition

Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence based practice and national/practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments

Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children including patients travelling abroad

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Communication

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating, including those receiving bad news

Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues

Participate in practice team meetings

Delivering a Quality Service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care, assessing effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation and leading on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team

Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Lead and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation and assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

Monitor the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies

Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable children and adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Leadership Personal and People Development

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Engage within the nursing team in the planning and implementation of local guidelines, protocols and standards, and of local projects or initiatives

Promote the role of the nursing team in the provision of care

Team Working

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nurses

Ensure clear nurse referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient needs

Prioritise own and others workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Lead nursing team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care

Participate in research programmes

Contribute nursing view to practice management

Set specification and quality required from nursing admin support

Management of Risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Act as a role model to support members of the nursing team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements

Apply infection-control measures with in the practice according to local and national guidelines

Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Utilising Information

Use technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to day to day operations

Review and process data using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

Adhere to statutory and practice requirements such as confidentiality and Freedom of Information Act

Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/or graphs to enhance care

Learning and Development

Act as mentor for more junior staff and students, assessing competence against set standards

Disseminate learning and information to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)

Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Equality and Diversity

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity

Support people who need assistance in exercising rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Accept the rights if individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience in Primary Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Newthorpe Medical Practice

Address

Harvest Road

Eastwood

Nottingham

NG16 3HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing secretarial/administrative support to a typing, scanning, photocopying, opening and distributing mail as appropriate. Have a detailed understanding of the Trusts Access Policy and other National/Local targets ie. Cancer, RTT, and works to the standard operating procedures developed to support patient pathways.As required to process patients onto EPR for Local Anaesthetic procedures and book patients onto Galaxy at the request of Senior Medical Secretarys. Validate data regarding patient pathways to ensure PTLs are updated on a weekly basis. Use initiative in filtering information and be proactive in dealing with routine matters, seeking support from the Senior Medical Secretary. To audio type, clinical letters and process minutes of meetings as required. Assist with any data collection and entry required. Deal with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, etc, which may be of a sensitive nature, in a constructive and sympathetic manner, referring to the appropriate person where necessary. To ensure that EPR is updated with patient data when received from patients. Maintain efficient office systems. To ensure accuracy when administering relevant IT systems. The systems will include EPR and/or other local IT systems. Works in close liaison with the Senior Medical Secretary and other secretaries and administrative team to assist in the smooth running of the Medical Teams secretarial and administrative service. Works to the SOPs developed to support patient pathways. The job holder will contribute to the effective and efficient running of the service highlight any areas where efficiency can be realised. The jobholder will support the Medical Team in implementing new ways of working, revised operating procedures and policies alongside general improvements to processes and practice. Such duties at a comparable level of responsibility associated with the work of the post which may vary from time to time.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial/office experience
• Experience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS

Skills

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including use of Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...
• Knowledge of EPR or other Patient Administration System

Desirable

• Medical Terminology

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard*
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Shorthand
• RSA III or equivalent typing/word processing

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SLH

SLH, Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Experienced Primary Care Pharmacy Technician will work as an integral member of the PCN pharmacy and wider multidisciplinary teams, under appropriate clinical supervision. The post holder will use their established technical knowledge, consultation skills and primary care experience to improve the safe, effective and cost-conscious use of medicines across GP practices, care homes and other community settings.

The role is predominantly patient-facing and operational. It includes medicines reconciliation, repeat-prescribing support, high-risk medicine monitoring, patient safety searches, audit and quality improvement, medicines waste reduction, and practical support to help patients use their medicines effectively. The post holder will manage an agreed caseload and work programme with a high degree of day-to-day autonomy, while recognising professional limits and escalating clinical decisions appropriately.

Work within GPhC standards, organisational policies, agreed standard operating procedures and the limits of individual competence.

Work under appropriate clinical supervision to support the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines.

Undertake only those patient-facing and medicines-optimisation activities for which competence has been demonstrated and documented.

Refer prescribing decisions, diagnosis, clinical assessment, complex medication review and other matters outside scope to a clinical pharmacist, GP or other appropriate clinician.

Provide day-to-day peer support and may coordinate delegated workstreams, but the role carries no formal line-management responsibility unless this is separately agreed and documented.

Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records in the relevant clinical system, including actions taken, advice provided and referrals or escalations made.

Hold structured, person-centred conversations with patients, carers and families to support effective and safe medicines use, shared decision-making and adherence.

Provide practical medicines support within competence, including inhaler technique, medicines administration, compliance aids, ordering arrangements and signposting to relevant services.

Identify medicines-related problems, side effects, adherence concerns, safeguarding issues or deterioration, and escalate promptly using agreed clinical pathways.

Support patients to understand changes to medicines following discharge, outpatient appointments or other transitions of care.

Provide relevant public health and lifestyle advice within competence, with particular attention to access needs and health inequalities.

Undertake medicines reconciliation from discharge summaries, clinic letters and other reliable sources in line with local protocols, resolving discrepancies or referring them to an appropriate clinician.

Support reconciliation and medicines synchronisation for new care home residents and patients moving between care settings.

Liaise with community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, care homes, specialist services and patients to obtain information and ensure continuity of supply.

Prioritise urgent or high-risk discrepancies and maintain a clear audit trail of interventions and outcomes.

Support safe, efficient repeat-prescribing workflows, including triage of routine requests, alignment of medicines and referral of clinically complex queries.

Undertake agreed searches and monitoring processes for high-risk medicines, shared-care medicines and patients requiring follow-up, escalating overdue or abnormal results appropriately.

Support the implementation and consistent use of the Electronic Prescription Service and other digital medicines systems.

Help practices improve ordering, return and disposal processes and reduce avoidable medicines waste.

Support implementation of local and national prescribing guidance, formulary decisions and medicines-optimisation initiatives.

Take delegated ownership of defined medicines-optimisation workstreams and contribute to improving systems across practices, reporting progress, risks and recommendations to the Lead Pharmacy Technician.

Contribute to appropriate switching programmes, recalls and medication safety work only within agreed protocols and with suitable clinical oversight.

Undertake patient safety searches, clinical audits and data collection, for example relating to antimicrobial stewardship, high-risk medicines, monitoring, polypharmacy or prescribing indicators.

Support delivery of medicines-optimisation incentive schemes, Quality and Outcomes Framework activity, enhanced services and local PCN priorities.

Identify and report medication incidents, near misses, risks and system weaknesses; contribute to investigation, learning and improvement actions.

Use prescribing and service data to identify variation, monitor outcomes and recommend practical improvements to the Lead Pharmacy Technician and clinical team.

Contribute to the development, review and implementation of standard operating procedures and safe systems of work.

Work closely with clinical pharmacists, GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, practice teams and other PCN professionals to co-ordinate care and manage workload safely.

Develop effective links across primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, mental health, social care, care homes and voluntary services.

Participate in relevant practice, PCN and multidisciplinary meetings and communicate clearly about actions, risks and outcomes.

Support integration of the pharmacy team across organisations and contribute to a consistent, equitable service for patients across PCN practices.

Provide day-to-day advice, coaching and training to practice staff within own area of competence; support induction or peer development of less experienced colleagues when requested.

Maintain GPhC registration, continuing professional development and a portfolio of competence relevant to primary care practice.

Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, objective setting and an agreed personal development plan.

Complete mandatory and statutory training and undertake further development required for enhanced or locally commissioned services.

Keep up to date with medicines legislation, professional guidance, evidence, local formularies and relevant NHS policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Headcorn Surgery

Address

Greensand Health Centre

Heath Road

Linton

MAIDSTONE

Kent

ME17 4NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Education /Qualification

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of active CPD portfolio
• Relevant Post graduate training

Desirable

• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
• Training in appraisal/supervision
• Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
• Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: People with conditions affecting physical function, cognition, againg
• Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability
• General rehabilitation and falls management
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising staff and / or students
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience of research and clinical audit
• Experience of working with social services
• Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
• Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
• Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
• Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications Personal and professional responsibility
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
• Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision

Other

Essential

• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
• Car Driver unless covered by Equality Act 2010
• Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations across the division/local area
• Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time.
• Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

St Peters Ward, Hemel Hempstead Hospital,

Hillfield Road

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 4AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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