Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that resources are used in a planned way in order to maintain an efficient and cost-effective service which takes full account of both changing needs and resource availability.

Contribute to and implement an annual Service Performance Plan. Ensure quality outcomes for individuals within the promoting a persons wellbeing, independence, and healthy outcomes.

In conjunction with the line manager, contribute to the improvement and modernisation of business processes consistent with the Council and Directorate standards and procedures

Ensure that the service complies with both the Care Quality Commission regulated activities and ensure that the service works within NYC policies and procedures.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of multi-disciplinary partnerships with other organisations, including health providers, Clinical commissioning groups and other commissioners exploring and negotiating on behalf of NYC on mixed models of service delivery within a specified service(s)

You will undertake and monitor and sign off the induction of new starters supporting their completion of the skills for Care Induction.

Ensure care staff work in accordance with individual care and service plans.

Agree and organise services for new/transferring people.

Ensure clear arrangements are in place regarding the provision of unscheduled care to residents in emergency situations.

Ensure effective communication with individuals using the service, families, carers, and others involved in caring for residents.

Ensure Senior Care & Support Workers and/or Team Leaders plan and implement rotas for staff cover, organise, and ensure adequate staffing cover, authorisation of timesheets and other payments.

Recruitment, Selection and Induction of staff.

Ensure risk assessments are carried out and that staff work within the Risk Management framework. Responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of all staff in your area of responsibility.

Monitor sickness absence across your area of responsibility. With appropriate guidance from Human Resources take a lead role in proactively dealing with any formal issues arising from sickness absence, disciplinary, performance, grievances etc.

Appraise the line manager of matters arising which are particularly sensitive in nature or are controversial.

Deal with any complaints assigned.

Deputise for line manager as appropriate

Contribute to the analysis of community needs and commissioning plans.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for someone who has:
• Previous experience in a care setting, including supervising or leading staff.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience of staff supervision, performance management, and development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management principles.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• The ability to make decisions confidently and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Additional Information
• A satisfactory DBS check is required for this post.
• It is an expectation that Registered Managers actively develop their knowledge, skills, and competencies in line with recognised management standards.
• This role involves regular spoken communication and requires a confident use of the English language.
• A level 3 qualification in Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent is required with a commitment to undertake a level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care
• There is a requirement for the successful applicant to achieve registration with CQC as a fit and proper person to manage a registered service.

Qualifications

Essential

• An NVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or CQF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services OR commitment to achieve this qualification within 12 months.
• Registered Manager Qualification or commitment to achieve Managers qualification within 12 months. Post holders require registration with Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will need to undertake a successful interview process to achieve registration as a fit and proper person to manage a registered service.

Desirable

• A management qualification.
• A professional social care or health qualification e.g., Social Work, OT, Nursing
• Management or Business qualification to NVQ level 4, BTEC, HNC

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

North Yorkshire Council

Address

Harrogate area

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 1AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date

Desirable

• FFPMRCA or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Broad training and experience in Anaesthetics with further experience in pain medicine
• Must have evidence of completion or expected completion of advanced training in Pain Medicine from a recognised UK training post or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation

Research

Essential

• Evidence of active research interests

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Management

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Organise and plan your own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, adapting plans as situations change.
• Perform physiotherapeutic assessments, provide clinical diagnoses, and develop individualised treatment programmes.
• Collect data for service audits and monitoring service level agreements.
• Ensure safe and competent use of equipment, including teaching and supervising correct practice.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless physiotherapy provision across different service areas.
• Maintain awareness of Health & Safety policies, promptly report incidents, and ensure safe equipment use.
• Comply with organisational and departmental policies and contribute to their review and update.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Physiotherapy Service Manager.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered.
• Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD in portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Broad undergraduate experience in core clinical areas
• Experience of working as part of a team
• A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)
• Awareness of current issues or developments pertinent to own profession including legal frameworks.

Desirable

• Working in a community setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload in a busy environment with supervision
• Ability to process, manage and communicate sensitive information in relation to patient care and convey this in an appropriate and clear manner.
• Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to write straightforward letters and reports to a professional standard.
• To recognise potentially difficult situations and when to seek appropriate help.

Desirable

• Fluent in any other local language

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Reliable, flexible, motivated, diplomatic team worker who demonstrates appropriate initiative and good time management
• A strong commitment to patient care.

Other

Essential

• Car owner/ driver with valid UK driving license with access to car for work use

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital/St Michaels.

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date

Experience

Essential

• Broad training and experience in Anaesthetics

Ability

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of engagement with revalidation

Research

Essential

• Active Research Interests

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Management

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead for the Nutritional Risk Monitoring Clinic will provide clinical leadership for a specialist physical health monitoring clinic within the Plymouth Eating Disorder Pathway. The post holder will oversee the day-to-day operation of the clinic, provide expert clinical advice and support to staff, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care for people experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating.

The role includes supporting risk assessment and management, contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making, liaising with partner agencies, and escalating care when required. The post holder will work closely with colleagues across the Eating Disorder Service, Eating Disorder Intensive Treatment Team, primary care and acute services to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.

As this is a developing clinic, within a developing pathway, the post holder will play a key role in shaping and developing the Nutritional Risk Monitoring Clinic and admission pathways, supporting service improvement, clinical governance, staff development and the delivery of best practice across the eating disorder pathway.

Please refer to JD and person specification for full details of role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of how to undertake a set of clinical observations including: weight, blood pressure sitting and standing, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation.
• Knowledge of physical health assessment.
• Knowledge of a range of mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of eating disorders.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks such as Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• etc.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating.
• Knowledge of the Plymouth Eating Disorder Pathway.
• Knowledge of the Medical Emergencies for Eating Disorders (MEEDS).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with those who are acutely unwell with their mental health.
• Experience of working within a mental health setting.
• Experience of working with those who are unwell with their physical health.
• Experience of line managing other staff.
• Experience of being within a leadership role.
• Experience of leading on a quality improvement project.
• Experience of working with those who are highly distressed.
• Experience of undertaking assessments.
• Experience of holding risk, in a way that is safe for the patient and teams involved in care.
• Experience in requesting Mental Health Act Assessments.
• Experience in chairing case discussions/professional meetings.
• Senior level experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Competence with clients with complex needs, communication issues and/or challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Experience of working with those who have either an eating disorder or disorder eating.
• Experience of responding to physical and psychological risk in those with eating difficulties.
• Experience of working with those who are resistant to change.
• Experience of assessing physical and psychological risk in those that have either an eating disorder or disordered eating and responding appropriately.
• Experience of undertaking assessments.
• Experience in developing pathways and services.

Skills

Essential

• An ability to be able to use highly developed interpersonal and
• communication skills to impact on the behaviour and views of clients with severely challenging, sometimes life threatening behaviours on a frequent basis.
• Ability to undertake a full set of physical observations.
• Ability to respond appropriately to both a physical health and mental health crisis.
• Ability to advocate for those engaging with the service.
• Ability to challenge information service users may provide, compassionately.
• Ability to undertake a thorough physical and mental health assessment.
• Ability to service develop.
• Demonstrate a high level of empathy, self- awareness and emotional
• resilience having to cope with emotionally demanding situations on a frequent basis.
• Able to use advanced analytical skills and to concentrate for prolonged periods during emotive and stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of time management and organisational skills.
• Able to work within codes of practice of NMC policies and procedures.
• Highly specialist skills demonstrating varied comprehensive clinical experience in order to deliver best practice for a range of complex conditions.
• An effective team worker who is empathetic and approachable.
• Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiatives.
• Flexible regarding duties and ability to cope with change.
• Ability to take ownership and leadership of new projects, national initiatives and service development.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage crisis and risk management.
• Ability to work within a structured care pathway across two different services.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake Venepuncture.
• Ability to undertake an ECG.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public.

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing with relevant experience.
• NMC registration.
• Significant relevant experience and/or evidence of post grad level study in a relevant area.
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
• Mentorship qualifications.
• Certification of Venepuncture Training.
• Certification of ECG training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• RN (Child Branch) or RSCN.
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and Post Registration
• Educated to degree level
• High Dependency Nursing Course

Desirable

• MSc level of study in Paediatric physical assessment or equivalent working experience

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• oLeadership qualities and positive approach to service.
• oAbility to work with and lead the multi-professional team
• oProven ability to work well under pressure
• oProven ability to delegate effectively
• oCompetent in the use of PCs - particularly Windows-based software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• oExcellent teaching and presentation skills, ability to adapt training to suit the subject and the audience
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oProven ability to persuade and influence others
• oEvidence of innovation in a previous post
• oAbility to analyse complex problems and propose realistic solutions
• oProven ability to achieve deadlines
• oEvidence of the ability to manage time effectively
• oUse of patient management systems
• oEvidence of advanced clinical decision-making skills, clinical assessment.

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post registration experience within the Paediatric setting
• oExperience of working within a community setting with complex needs children and young people
• oKnowledge and understanding of the Continuing care framework
• oEvidence of clinical management experience
• oTo be competent and experienced in tracheostomy
• oEvidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, children & families
• oExperience of interagency working
• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to implement the systems and processes in the new service.
• oEvidence of ability to influence evidence-based practice and be innovative.
• oEvidence of ability to provide clinical supervision and debriefs to junior staff.
• oTo be competent and experienced in ventilation and facial BIPAP
• oExperience of managing organizational change
• oExperience of managing professional change
• oEvidence of skills needed to develop a new strategy /service.
• oExperience of managing staff and resources
• oEvidence of skills needed to develop a new strategy /service.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Michael's Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

London

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoringservice, related actions on field safety notices (FSNs) and technical invasive cardiologyservice and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within diagnosticsand the angiography suite. To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiacprocedures (invasive and non-invasive). To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workloadwhere appropriate. To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintainingcontrol and requesting assistance as necessary. To be responsible for identifying equipment faults and directly resolve fault issues byreporting them in a timely manner. To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilstreviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members. To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practiceand transferring this knowledge to staff within ones area of responsibility. To assist with research studies as required. To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To participate in the 24/7 on-call service provided by the Clinical Physiology department, asrequired.Managerial: To ensure that all data entered on the invasive database is timely and accurate and thatstatistical records and audits are produced when required. To deputise for the Operational Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist when necessaryfor management of the department. To be responsible for the management of junior cardiac physiology personnel To assist with the recruitment and retention of staff within the Clinical MeasurementsDepartment To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the invasive angiographyservice including management of the primary PCI rota and service for physiologists. To work with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist to ensure proceduresare in place to achieve Government targets in Cardiac Physiology services To assist in the development of protocols, guidelines, and policies within the department inorder to achieve IQIPS accreditation. To implement local policies and guidelines and ensure these are adhered to at all times andensure these incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence-basedpractice To work in accordance with standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences andTechnology (SCST) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) To be familiar with the use of Cerner, Solus and Pacenet and any other computerisedsystems integral to the running of the department. Communication with manufacturers/suppliers regarding stock and/or equipmentmanagement; ensuring adequate stock control and that staff are aware of economical use ofsupplies To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To authorise agency/overtime/sickness in line with local policies. To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties.Personnel: To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To supervise the training, development and appraisal of professional competence of all staffwithin ones area of responsibility. To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between alllevels of staff and disciplines. Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents andaccidents.Educational: To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development,identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the OperationalManager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist To maintain professional accreditation through appropriate Continuous Professional andPersonal Development. To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date. To participate in the training and development of local competencies of junior staff within thedepartment. To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for all grades and disciplines of staffwithin the area of responsibility. To support a rigorous training programme within the department ensuring all physiologistsattain state registration.Administration: To register patient attendances on the departments Solus database To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating patient choice To be familiar with Cerner, Solus and Pacenet to track patient progression, case notes, andpatient demographicand episode details. To order portering services on the Cerner to facilitate movement of patients and/orequipment. To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department. To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources. To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as perpatient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students atall times. To undertake training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, as required. To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially bookedonto the database. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonablyfit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
• Intermediate Life Support Skills
• HRUK or IBHRE in Devices
• Autonomous in CRM implants and follow-ups

Desirable

• Training qualification
• Higher Professional qualification/Masters level
• RCCP/ AHCS Registration

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
• Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
• Experience is participating with 24/7 PPCI service
• Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
• Staff Teaching/ Mentoring

Desirable

• Staff management
• Experience of stock control

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work extended working hours
• Ability to work cross-site if required
• Adaptable and flexible

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing personal development

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in healthcare in a junior management position
• Experience of staff management and leading a team
• Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings

Desirable

• Introducing new ways of working
• Project management
• Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Understanding of national NHS policy and targets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written skills, including chairing team meetings, writing reports.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Skilled in using an EPR system
• Strong numeracy skills with good analytical skills and ability to understand and produce information to use in problem solving
• Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at more junior and senior levels
• Ability to manage own time/ priorities with minimal supervision

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work
• Pays careful attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Flexible, collaborative and a team player
• Ability to work on own in pursuit of team objectives
• Positive and motivated

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

Silver Street

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists to provide a service to patients referred by nursing and medical staff for nutritional, swallowing and communication by:

Obtaining relevant information from medical notes, patient and hospital staff.

Reviewing stable patients and their nutritional, swallowing and communication needs, alongside support of senior colleagues as needed.Telephone contacts with patients relatives to obtain case histories.

Supporting Dietitians with enteral tube feeding discharges

Delivering pre planned SLT interventions to patients in the rehabilitation setting as directed by qualified SLT

Monitoring MUST score and food record charts, and encourage nursing staff to complete these.

Advising and educating patients where necessary on menu options and foods suitable for their dietary and textural needs.

Encouraging and assisting patients to choose and take appropriate snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements as per their diet recommendations.

Identifying patients food and drink preferences as necessary with regard to snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements, alongside their diet recommendations.

Liaising with Dietitians and SLTs regarding patients progress.

Recording information on electronic patient record

Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patients needs are met, including other therapists, medical staff, nursing staff and ward hosts/hostesses.

CATERING

To provide a link between the catering department and the dietetic and the SLT department through regular communication with catering staff including ward hosts/hostess and catering managers, and food and snack ordering.

To organise and negotiate appropriate diets or food choices for patients with catering staff as required.

TEACHING AND TRAINING

To provide pre-planned teaching sessions and presentations to members of the MDT on the impact of poor nutrition, swallowing and communication problems and to raise awareness of the importance of these in hospital.

To be involved in communication, swallowing, nutrition and hydration induction training for new staff.

Support the Dietitians and SLTs with student training.

COMMUNICATION

To communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and professional manner at all times.

To effectively communicate simplified nutrition, swallowing and communication information to hospital staff, patients, relatives and carers

To contribute to effective team working within multi-disciplinary teams.

To handover patient information to Dietetic or SLT colleagues at other Trusts and community teams as advised by qualified therapist, as well as writing and sending GP prescription letter requests.

To liaise with Dietetic or SLT Assistants at other Trusts (where relevant) to suggest development within the post and to seek peer support.

ADMINISTRATION

Attend regular supervision with managing Dietitian/Speech and Language Therapist, completing relevant paperwork, including competencies.

To keep accurate patient records at ward and department level in line with the Trust Record Keeping policy.

To assist the Dietitians and SLTs in the administrative and computing tasks not requiring their expertise, including making resources.

Assist the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists with data collection for audit/research projects.

To plan, manage and be able to prioritise workload with direct support.

Attend departmental meetings.

To participate in departmental projects as appropriate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

To ensure patient confidentiality, with the understanding information will be shared with lead therapists

To comply with all Royal Free London policies and procedures.

To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

To attend any mandatory training and induction courses as per RFH trust standards.

To report all clinical and non-clinical incidents or near misses promptly.

To report all complaints to the Dietetic and SLT leads and to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

To undertake any other duties suitable for the role as requested by the Dietetic and SLT leads.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade 5+ or equivalent including English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 - Nutrition or health and social care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Strong computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge or interest in nutrition, swallow and communication
• Previous role in a healthcare or caring environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working with a diverse range of people

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Effective written communication
• Effective written communication
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to reassure and motivate patients
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible as priorities may change quickly
• Able to maintain high standards of confidentiality

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Magnolia Unit

St. Michaels Primary Care Centre Pine Lodge, Gater Drive, Enfield, EN2 0JB

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate training in an area of neurodivergence such as Autism.
• Registered with the Health Professional Council (HCPC).
• Up to date clinical registrations e.g. RCSLT
• Further training in a specialist area of neurodivergence through formal training such as a diploma or equivalent, or a combination of specialist short courses.
• Completion of a clinical supervision training course.
• Level 3 Children's Safeguarding training.

Desirable

• Additional training in specialist areas of neurodivergence such as positive behaviour support, trauma informed practice.
• Management qualification.
• Training qualification.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Specialised training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pre-school children with neuro- developmental differences.
• Skilled in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside of the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialist therapies which are known to support neurodivergent children.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to contain, explore, and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff.
• Capacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face highly emotive and distressing problems, and situations where there may be resistance, verbal aggression, or the threat of physical aggression.
• Understands the importance of assessment that explores and considers individual cultural identity and associated support needs.
• Ability to undertake clinical risk assessment and to work within safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
• Understanding of the need and rationale for using evidence-based therapies.
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present data.
• Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RiO.
• Understanding of the process for keeping safe, secure, and relevant clinical records.
• Ability to use email to support effective communication in line with Trust policy.

Desirable

• Specialist training and experience in autism assessment measures e.g. Autism Diagnostic Observation schedule (ADOS).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific groups e.g. people with additional disabilities and supporting distressed behaviours.
• Extensive use, and knowledge of, RiO systems.

Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience in a relevant setting, such as Community services, or Acute based Neurodivergence teams.
• Substantial experience of management and supervising others in a clinical context.
• Experience of specialist clinical assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting differences that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions in mental health services, including the application of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures in this area.
• Experience of providing evidence-based interventions.
• Experience of using routine outcome monitoring.
• Experience of work within multidisciplinary team/multi-agency contexts.
• Experience in enabling service-user participation.
• Experience in managing busy workload and conflicting priorities.
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• Experience of operationally managing or coordinating a team of clinicians.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients
• To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients.
• To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in order to ensure that patients needs are met and that services are delivered in accordance with National Service Frameworks and agreed Clinical Care Guidelines.
• To promote the well-being of children and young people and safeguard them from actual or potential harm and report concerns under the Trust Safeguarding Children/Child Protection Procedures.
• To accurately identify those children and vulnerable adults at risk of abuse, referring to our in house safeguarding team as appropriate.
• To ensure that relevant information regarding the patients needs / condition are communicated to the MDT and that any instructions are acted upon.
• To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients / visitors and staff perspective.
• To have due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs and to respect each patients privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality.
• To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.
• To be involved with nursing audits/essence of care/observations of care.
• To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy. To assist in the investigation of such incidences.
• To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy on documentation.
• Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.
• Participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.
• To have knowledge of the Trust Major Incident Plan and your own role within it.

Education and Research

• To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the department speciality.
• To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice.
• To act as a practice supervisor for student nurses/adaptation nurses/HCAs.
• To at as a preceptor/mentor to newly qualified staff.
• To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising and by negotiating learning contracts.
• To liaise with appropriate members of teaching staff, link lecturer/lecturer practitioner.

Management

• To act as a role model at all time
• To exercise leadership where appropriate
• To take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of all staff
• To anticipate day to day staffing problems and take appropriate action in conjunction with the team leader, sister/charge nurse and head of nursing, to ensure good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• To give support and advice to junior ward staff on both clinical and administrative problems.
• To ensure effective admission/discharge of patients whilst liaising with the flow coordinator/bed manage.
• To keep the ward sister/charge nurse informed of significant changes in the day to day situation in the department.
• To act as a liaison within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimum, timely patient care.
• To observe a general duty of are for the health, safety and wellbeing of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

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

Please note, this vacancy may close before the specified closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is advised to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Significant experience working on a paediatric ward/unit
• Possesssion of a relevant degree or in the process of obtaining

Desirable

• Evidence of on-going dynamic and continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstratable clinical competencies and level 3 academic study
• Practice assessor / mentoring qualification
• Leadership or management training
• PILS/APLS/EPLS/ATLS
• Significant experience working in Paediatric A&E setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Cannulation/phlebotomy competence
• Central Venous Access Device competence
• Ability to plan and care for a group of patients.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team
• Committed to family centred care
• Able to make effective decisions autonomously and in partnership with children, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to teach, supervise and support carers, children, colleagues and students
• Ability to manage own workload Ability to reflect on and develop own practice and that of team members.
• Basic IT skills
• Willingness to engage in training and enhance clinical skills

Desirable

• APLS Competent

Experience

Essential

• Significant acute paediatric experience at Band 5
• Broad experience of clinical paediatric nursing practice within a hospital environment
• Experience of having worked with acute/chronically ill children
• Experience of taking charge
• Experience of working with families under stress
• Experience of supervising junior staff and peers
• Experience of managing a ward / team
• Experience of working within an acute and / or community paediatric team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the application of evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of the current issues and trends in paediatrics and the Health Service.
• Understanding of audit
• Working knowledge of child protection procedures

Desirable

• Experience working as a band 6 nurse within Paediatric A&E 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way,

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please Note:: For more information about this exciting role, please see attached detailed Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or demonstrable equivalent experience in an administrative or officebased role.
• *Knowledge of administrative procedures, including specialised IT systems and project management, training knowledge, acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• *IT qualification such as ECDL.
• *RSA Level 3 typing or equivalent experience within administrative environment.

Experience

Essential

• *Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• *Ability to plan work and multi-task.
• *Advanced IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• *Ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team.
• *Able to remain calm in a busy environment.

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Promote the service and support clinical staff to facilitate the safe, effective and appropriate transfer of patients identified as suitable for care from ED, wards and the community.
• Work with and be responsible for the case management of patients identified for Rapid Response and Hospital at Home.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in cascading information from these meetings to relevant parties.
• Record data and support thecollection of data for performance monitoring and reports.
• Understand the protocols and pathways for IUCRT and work with the MDT.
• Advise and recommend appropriate discharge options to patient, family and MDT in relation to any further care needs following discharge such as community nursing.
• Provide a follow up process of contacting patients being case managed, for example following up test results
• Manage and co-ordination of patient care
• Develop patient condition specific management plans with medical staff to improve patient clinical management
• Attend appropriate internal and external meetings as representative of the Trust in relation to the IUCRT role and responsibilities.
• Actively participate in the development of the IUCR service.
• Assist in the development of IUCRT pathways, associated protocols and relevant patient group directions.
• Gain real time feedback from the users of the service to ensure that they are benefiting and that the service delivery is the best possible.
• Contribute to a summary report and clinical audit of the service and evaluate its effectiveness on patient outcomes.
• Act within the NMC/HCPC code.
• Undertake further educational qualifications and training in order to increase professional knowledge and remain updated.
• Assist in ensuring that clinical risk is assessed and managed in line with professional Whittington Health standards.
• Ensure that comprehensive risk assessment and management strategies are incorporated into all patient assessment and care
• Ensure that the information contained in any Comprehensive Risk Assessment is responsibly shared with members of the Multidisciplinary team, Social Services and other agencies in order to appropriately manage and reduce risk.
• Always adhere to Whittington Health and Safety guidance and to lead by personal example of good practice.
• Ensure accurate, contemporaneous records are kept that facilitate safety and continuity of patient care. This is to include both paper and electronic records kept within the office and in the patients own home.
• Ensure accurate statistical data is promptly submitted in line with Whittington Health Guidelines.

Work within Whittington Health Quality and Assurance Standards including the monitoring and reviewing of quality standards, policies and protocols as required within the service.

• Take the service lead in areas where there is a specific need as agreed with Leads.
• Ensure that the care given meets the standards and policies set by Whittington Health. To inform line management of constraints that will prevent these standards from being met.
• Respond promptly to any incident where service quality has fallen below an acceptable standard and report to the Lead Matron. To investigate such incidents and set action plans to ensure that identified weaknesses are resolved.
• Investigate complaints and clinical incidents as delegated by Team Leads, making recommendations about changes to practice and service that may result.
• Participate in research projects, clinical audit and/or innovations following agreed policy and protocol, leading on these in certain areas as agreed with Team Leads.
• Contribute to the development of the IUCRT by participating in working parties, committees and planning and discussion groups as agreed with supervisor and Team Leads.
• Submit timely information relating to service performance indicators and balanced score cards to Team Leads and the Quality and Assurance Department.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RGN or Paramedic with current NMC/HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Post registration education in a relevant area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Portfolio of varied Clinical experience
• Experience in Community/ A and E/ Care of the Elderly/ICU

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical Assessment Module or willing to work towards
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Well-developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Community Nursing skills, or willingness to expand field of knowledge and practice
• Administration of IV medicines.

Desirable

• Diagnostic skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude
• Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Possess vision and commitment to the organisation

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Hornsey Rise Health Centre

London

N19 3YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Housekeeper

Department: Facilities

Responsible to:Site Supervisor

Accountable to:Facilities Manager

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of patients rooms, Cleaning of all departments including clinical and communal areas within the hospital by providing the highest possible standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and appearance always. To assist in the preparation and safe provision of food and beverages to patients as required.

Key Relationships

Line manager Sarah Relph -Facilities Supervisor.

Department manager Laura Hickling Facilities Manager.

Work in close liaison, with Facilities Team, Clinical Team and all Clinical Heads of Department.

No line management responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Financial

Maintain appropriate levels of stocked cleaning materials within the department. Liaise with the Hospitality Manager in line with local financial policies and procedures.

Ordering of items required when asked to do so or in the absence of the Hospitality Manager.

Business Development

To participate in staff appraisal with the identification of personal and team objectives.

To attend mandatory department meetings in-line with local policy.

To participate in all mandatory training sessions both face to face and on-line.

Quality

To always interact compassionately and professionally with patients and carers.

To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

Assist in the kitchen with the food preparation and service to patients and staff.

Have to ability to work independently and as part of a team.

To carry out any cleaning task to a high standard within the hospital and ensure all required documentation is fully completed.

Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work e.g., filing, photocopying, distributing, and gathering in Customer Comments cards.

Provision of food and beverages to patients in line with food hygiene regulations. To complete Gov.uk Allergen training Yearly.

Provides information, in accordance with standard coding, on appropriate food choices / menus to meet specific cultural or dietary needs.

To ensure that uniforms are maintained and worn in line with local policy. Ensure ID badges are always worn.

Ensure Health and Safety Regulations are strictly adhered to including all COSHH & HACCAP regulations.

To adhere to all hospital policies and procedures to ensure they reflect good practice.

Liaise and communicate constantly with nursing staff regarding patient discharges and admissions.

Correctly bag, tag, and remove rubbish to the waste disposal area.in line with waste management policy.

Report and keep the Team Leader & Line Manager informed of any problems in a timely manner.

Report to porters of any repairs and maintenance in the building which is needed.

Ensure security of housekeeping goods and equipment.

Equal Opportunities

It is the aim of the hospital to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, or is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, the hospital has an Equal Opportunities Policy, and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.

Health & Safety

All Employees must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors. Individual employees should also refer to specific health and safety requirements within their own job descriptions.

Data Protection

If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word-processor in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for the specific registered purpose, and not to use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed by Spencer Private Hospitals.

Customer Care

It is the aim of the hospital to provide patients and clients with the best possible care and service. In order to meet this aim all of our staff are required, at all times, to put the patient or client first and do their utmost to meet their requests and needs courteously and efficiently.

Confidentiality

To ensure that confidential information is not disclosed about Spencer Private Hospitals (including information regarding patients and staff) to any unauthorised member of staff, or to anyone outside the employment of Spencer Private Hospitals.

This job description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of the post holder, which may change over time with corporate or local business needs of Spencer Private Hospitals. It will therefore be subject to periodic review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Flexible to working patterns

Skills

Essential

• Outstanding communication skills
• Motivational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to recognise and report situations affecting patient care

Desirable

• BICS Training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible approach
• Caring and friendly personality
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Ability to listen effectively and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Supportive to patients and colleagues
• Committed to departmental development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Mathematics and English (G.C.S.E or equivalent) grade C or above

Desirable

• Food Hygiene certificate within the last 3 years
• HACCP awareness (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer facing employment.
• Previous housekeeping experience/ cleaning experience
• Committed to providing excellence in service
• COSHH awareness

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Previous experience of working within a kitchen environment.
• Health and safety awareness
• Moving and handling experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Address

Spencer Private Hospitals

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy e.g. RMN, Dip SW, Applied Psychology Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma level.

Desirable

• Leadership training Post registration relevant clinical qualification e.g. nurse prescriber.

Knowledge

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate understanding of specific evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Have the ability to manage, supervise and appraise clinical staff in CAMHS in areas of clinical supervision, casemanagement.
• To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care

Desirable

• To be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the current Children's and Young people agenda - government agendas

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working with young people with mental illness in community or other settings

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Raglan House,

Between Towns Road

Oxford

OX4 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Postgraduate qualification (Masters level) in HR Management, or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in a senior HR or workforce role within a complex organisation
• Proven ability to operate within a multi-disciplinary HR team, engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Specialist knowledge of HR practice and employment law
• Strong understanding of both operational and strategic workforce issues (e.g. workforce planning, medical workforce, staff engagement)
• A quality-focused mindset, with a flexible and innovative approach to solving complex problems

We can support hybrid working approach between working regularly on our trust sites and working from home.

Person Specification

HR Experience working at a senior level preferably in the NHS/Public Sector

Essential

• Experience of working within a HR multi-disciplinary team, working with multiple stakeholders at all levels.
• Educated to Masters Level or knowledge & equivalent experience

Knowledge of change management

Essential

• Able to demonstrate that they have managed HR related projects and experience of collaborating on workforce projects
• Experience of leadership of change management

Knowledge - IT

Essential

• IT Skills demonstrated including MS Office and ability to analyse/manipulate data

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Site

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Clinical Leadership

Provide highly specialist infection prevention and control advice to staff across the Trust.

Promote best practice and evidence-based infection prevention and control measures.

Act as an expert resource for complex infection prevention and control issues.

Undertake daily surveillance and review of microbiology and pathology results via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), identifying healthcare-associated infections, alert organisms, clusters and emerging trends, and ensuring appropriate infection prevention and control actions are implemented in a timely manner.

Support clinical teams in reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient outcomes.

Provide visible leadership in promoting safe practice and a positive patient safety culture.

Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Practice

• Lead and participate in infection prevention and control inspections, assurance audits and governance across all Trust services.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) rounds with the Antimicrobial Lead and the Antimicrobial Specialist Pharmacist.
• Monitor compliance with national standards, Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and national infection prevention requirements.
• Prepare reports and assurance documentation for Trust governance committees.

Education, Professional Development and Workforce Capability

• Act as a senior clinical educator for infection prevention and control across Whittington Health.
• Work with the team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust's infection prevention and control education and training strategy.
• Design, deliver and evaluate infection prevention and control teaching programmes for all staff groups, including registered professionals, support workers, medical staff, students, volunteers and contractors while ensuring that education programmes reflect current legislation, national guidance, evidence-based practice and Trust priorities.
• Provide specialist education during outbreaks, incidents and emerging infection threats to ensure staff maintain safe and effective practice. Utilise audit findings, surveillance data, incident investigations and patient safety learning to inform educational programmes and improve practice.
• Support the development and sustainability of Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner programmes across all clinical areas.
• Contribute to the assessment and validation of staff competencies relating to infection prevention and control practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Education Team, Clinical Leads, Professional Leads and Divisional Teams to identify learning needs and develop targeted educational interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development, reflective learning and evidence-based practice throughout the organisation.

Surveillance and Reporting

• Lead on the surveillance activities relating to healthcare-associated infections.
• Analyse surveillance data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce regular reports for clinical divisions, senior management and governance committees.
• Contribute to achievement of Trust infection reduction targets and quality objectives.
• Utilise electronic surveillance systems and digital reporting tools to monitor infection prevention and control performance.
• Interpret complex data sets and present findings in an accessible format to clinical and management teams.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support quality improvement and patient safety.

• Act as a clinical specialist for infection prevention and control audit and assurance activities across Whittington Health.
• Develop, coordinate and implement the Trust-wide IPC audit programme to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
• Lead and participate in audits relating to:
  • Hand hygiene.
  • Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions (SICPs).
  • Transmission-Based Precautions.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Isolation practices.
  • Environmental cleanliness.
  • Invasive device management.
  • Aseptic technique.
  • Decontamination and equipment management.
• Analyse audit findings, surveillance data and compliance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports and assurance summaries for clinical divisions, governance groups, the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) and Trust Board reporting structures.
• Develop and monitor action plans arising from audit findings, inspections, incidents and outbreaks.
• Support clinical teams to implement audit recommendations and achieve measurable improvements in compliance and patient safety outcomes. Provide expert advice and challenge where audit findings identify non-compliance or unsafe practice.
• Contribute to organisational preparedness for internal and external inspections, including CQC visits and PLACE-based partnership reviews.
• Support the development of audit tools, performance indicators and assurance frameworks aligned to national guidance and Trust priorities.
• Utilise quality improvement methodologies to support sustainable changes in practice and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Ensure lessons learned from audits, outbreaks, incidents and investigations are disseminated effectively and embedded into clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with divisional leads, matrons, ward managers and governance teams to promote continuous improvement and demonstrate assurance against statutory and regulatory requirements.

Incident and Outbreak Management

• Lead and coordinate infection prevention and control responses to outbreaks, incidents and clusters.
• Undertake and contribute to post infection reviews (PIR) and serious incident investigations (SII).
• Participate in outbreak control meetings and implement agreed actions.
• Escalate infection prevention risks appropriately and support organisational risk management processes.
• Liaise with UK Health Security Agency and other partner organisations when required.

Service Development and Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in quality improvement projects aimed at reducing infection risks.
• Contribute to the development and review of IPC policies, procedures and guidance.
• Support implementation of national guidance and emerging evidence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to infection prevention.

Strategy, Policy and Governance

• Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and Annual Programme.
• Lead on the implementation of national infection prevention and control guidance and regulatory requirements across the organisation.
• Develop, review and update Trust infection prevention and control policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Support organisational compliance with the Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice.
• Contribute expert specialist advice to Trust governance committees and working groups.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Critically appraise emerging evidence and best practice guidance relating to infection prevention and control.
• Support and participate in research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Promote evidence-based practice across all clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Disseminate learning from research, audits, outbreaks and incidents to improve patient outcomes.

Leadership and Management

• Deputise for the Operational Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control when required.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to junior members of the IPC team.
• Support appraisal, supervision and professional development processes.
• Represent the IPC Team at Trust meetings, working groups and external forums.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the IPC service.

Communication and Collaborative Partnership

• Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information effectively.
• Influence and challenge practice where infection prevention and control standards are not met.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with medical, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, estates, facilities, operational and community teams.

Revalidation and registration

It is the responsibility of all staff registered with a professional body to:

Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice

Maintain their own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met and assist junior registered staff in achieving revalidation.

Contribute and participate in the development of colleagues professional practice across the trust through leading ward and/or department projects and supporting training.

Ensure optimum use is made of working time.

In addition to the standard Trust requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Comply with the NMC Code and associated professional standards.
• Maintain evidence for revalidation and continuing professional development.
• Act as a role model for professional practice and support colleagues in meeting revalidation requirements.
• Maintain specialist knowledge of infection prevention and control through ongoing education and professional development.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject
• Evidence of Level 7 academic study or equivalent specialist experience in Infection Prevention and Control
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching, mentorship or assessing qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
• Master's degree or working towards Master's level
• Leadership or management development training

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide specialist IPC advice across a range of services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and surveillance reports
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate educational programmes for multidisciplinary staff groups.
• Ability to challenge and influence practice in all organisational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Ability to lead investigations and formulate action plans
• Ability to manage complex situations requiring negotiation and diplomacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Significant experience of leading IPC audits within acute and community healthcare settings including developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans following audits and inspections
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Excellent facilitation, coaching and presentation skills
• Project management skills

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Extensive experience working within Infection Prevention and Control services
• Experience in developing policies, guidelines or standard operating procedures
• Experience of HCAI surveillance and reporting
• Experience of audit, governance and quality improvement activities
• Experience of outbreak and incident management
• Significant experience in delivering education, training and competency assessment within healthcare settings.
• Experience developing and implementing learning programmes that improve clinical practice and patient safety.
• Experience of post-infection review (PIR) analysis and incident investigations
• Experience presenting assurance reports and support CQC inspections or equivalent external assurance reviews.
• Detailed knowledge of IPC legislation, standards and guidance
• Knowledge of microbiology relevant to infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Experience in supporting workforce development and practice improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of leading Trust-wide improvement initiatives
• Acute and community NHS experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Professional credibility and integrity
• Strong leadership qualities
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries
• Resilient and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to challenge constructively and professionally
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Self-motivated and proactive

Desirable

• Willing to travel to Whittington Health Community sites as required
• Ability to respond flexibly to infection incidents and outbreaks

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous management or leadership experience in Occupational Health.
• Experience of working in Occupational Health in an NHS setting
• Experience of developing and implementing policies, protocols and procedures

Desirable

• Experience in commercial development, PR or marketing

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Specialist Occupational Health practitioner BSc/MSc in Occupational Health or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development

Desirable

• Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
• Counselling, CBT or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be to patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. gym equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy assistants as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required.

Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment.

Other

To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, typing, filing, provide reception cover etc.

To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting AND/OR working with people with a variety of physical conditions AND/OR working as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent command of the English language
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD & CNRT G23950

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

South Warwickshire

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
• To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
• To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
• To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
• To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
• To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
• To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of right to work documentation
• Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
• Proof of address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate

Experience

Essential

• 2 years' experience of working in a pharmacy

Desirable

• Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
• Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft

Desirable

• Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol

19 Cambridge Road

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical 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 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.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, safeguarding
• 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
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the NHS Medical Performers List
• Annual appraisal and revalidation, including training for appraisal [when appropriate]
• Willingness to undertake continuous personal development and ongoing mandatory training modules

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development MRCGP
• Experience of appraisal in practice or other healthcare setting
• Additional clinical skills beyond General Practice

Experience

Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Primary prevention and screening services
• Clinical Governance Delivery of QOF targets
• Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
• Time management: being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Computer literacy including clinical system insight, Microsoft word and email use

Desirable

• Vision
• EMIS Web
• Docman
• Patient triage systems
• Service Development experience and knowledge

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
• Ability to work flexibly and with a facilitative approach
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
• Excellent communication skills, recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and able to respond accordingly
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful way

Desirable

• Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner

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

BARDOC

Address

The Medical Centre

Market Street

Whitworth

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL12 8QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Jenner Healthcare are looking for full time qualified Practice Nurse. We provide healthcare to 17,500 patients across their 3 sites in Whittlesey, Thorney and Eye to the east of Peterborough. If you wish to come and work in our friendly, happy, supportive and successful practice we would love to hear from you.

Duties include but not exhaustive -

Childhood / Adults imms

Dressings

Injections

Phlebotomy

Chronic disease annual reviews

Respiratory reviews

Womens health

Our practices use SystmOne.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified Nurse with NMC number

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

Jenner Healthcare

Address

Turners Lane

Whittlesey

Peterborough

PE7 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using full range of IT systems and patient data systems
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS/ Healthcare
• Experience of scheduling appointments and/or admissions

Skills

Essential

• Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to use own judgement to resolve problems and queries competently, including those of a sensitive and confidential nature
• Pays attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets related to appointments and waiting times
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of computer systems and be capable of using Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• In depth understanding of medical technology appropriate to Endoscopy
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Understanding of Primary Care, GP and community services

other

Essential

• Ability to work for long periods on computer
• Ability to follow and work to policies and protocols
• Reliable and adaptable

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local area

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

2. 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 as detailed in your contract.

3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.

4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.

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

7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.

8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.

11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.

13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Person Specification

Qulifications

Essential

• Full MRCP
• Registerable medical qulification

Desirable

• Other higher degree

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Name on GMC speciailist register

Training and experience

Essential

• Experience in General medicine
• Wide experience in all aspects of Acute Medicine, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.

Adminstration

Essential

• Familiar with UK NHS inpatient teaching hospitals
• Familiar with NHS IT systems and MS packages