Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role of Occupational Therapist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Member of the RCOT or equivalent professional liability insurance
• Evidence of up-to-date, relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post graduate Occupational therapy knowledge and experience
• Experience of supervising, coaching and mentoring others
• Experience of supporting and delivering In-Service Training programmes
• Ability to apply developed knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice
• Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
• Excellent knowledge of clinical risk assessment and risk management guidelines
• Awareness of current legislation
• Knowledge of primary care and community services

Desirable

• Post graduate training in palliative care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC

Address

St Nicholas Hospice

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

1. Responsible for administration, performance monitoring and data quality of the PACS/RIS and other integrated systems.

1. Responsible for training of staff in PACS/RIS and associated systems.

1. Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.

1. Responsible for ensuring image quality is maintained from all staff members

1. Responsible for the initial and ongoing training and education of staff in the designated modality.

1. Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment

1. Participate in the on-call, flexible working and out of hours service as required

1. Responsible for QA program in designated area

1. Abide by radiographic protocols

1. Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations

1. Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel

1. Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive

1. Justify radiographic examinations for Junior Radiographers, Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers.

1. Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards

1. Undertake staff appraisals

1. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on complex, contentious and sensitive issues, using persuasion and negotiation where required

1. Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff especially in distressing situations

1. Liaise with lead clinicians to ensure effective running of the service

1. Maintain a good working relationship with other departments and staff to ensure the provision of and efficient and effective service to all users and patients

1. Communicate with service users and external agencies

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Autonomously undertake Advanced Practice in a specialised area of radiography by displaying expert clinical practice, this could be either clinical interpretation of images, performing radiological or interventional procedures where appropriate.

1. To provide clinical leadership to all staff in the department

1. To act as a radiographic clinical expert in the relevant field

1. Provide clinical support and advice to staff

1. Provide education to junior staff and ensure competencies are achieved.

1. Provide additional support and education to staff who require it.

1. Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate

1. Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.

1. Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.

1. Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department

1. Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols

1. Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times

1. Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate

1. Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy

1. Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System

1. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

1. Responsible for the training and development of staff both radiographic staff and external staff.

1. Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments

1. Participate in department CPD programme

1. Ensure professional standards are maintained by contributing to the clinical training and development of radiographers, radiographic assistant practitioners and students

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department, planning and prioritising workload

1. Ensure the effective and efficient running of the service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions.

1. Monitor and evaluate all aspects of service delivery with regard to waiting times ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum

1. Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork

1. Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint

1. Promote a working culture that improves quality

1. Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the designated department

1. Identify and contribute to service development within the department

1. Responsible for implementing policies within the designated department and contribute to Radiology Trust policies

1. Responsible for risk assessments within the designated area

1. Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment in the designated work area, liaise and communicate with manufacturers

1. Responsible for optimum use of resources within the department and maintain adequate stock levels

1. Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiographic equipment

1. Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards

1. Promote compliance with all Trust risk management procedures and ensure risk management strategies are implemented including Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, COSHH, VDU use, handling of patients, fire regulations and security etc

1. Ensure compliance with all statutory, professional and organisational requirements. Liaising with outside agencies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations when required. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately

1. Ensure all staff are compliant with the relevant registration eg HCPC, ARSAC

1. Act as radiation protection supervisor for a designated department/Modality

1. Refer patients for on-going imaging examinations within departmental protocols.

1. Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department

1. Contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of professional, technical and support staff in accordance with policy and procedures

1. Monitor staff performance and formulate personal development plans in accordance with Trust development review process (IPR).

1. Monitor and action dose discrepancies via Dose Monitor alerts. Produce Dose audits and DRLs

1. Monitor and action incidents within own work area that are reported via Datix
2. Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate

1. Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.

1. Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.

1. Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department

1. Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols

1. Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times

1. Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate

1. Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy

1. Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography and/or or equivalent Qualification and/or Equivalent Experience
• Post Graduate Certificate in the relevant modality or equivalent significant experience in the modality (Annex 21)
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• MSc Radiography and/or or equivalent Qualification and/or Equivalent Experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate clinical experience
• Management experience
• PACS experience
• Manage self and others
• Experience of Participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties
• QA testing
• IV injection/cannulation

Skills

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Ability to organise own work and others within the team
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Audit analysis
• Data collection and analysis
• Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
• Organisational skills
• Evidence of Time management skills
• IT literate

Desirable

• Student assessor

Other

Essential

• Team player
• Commitment to quality

Desirable

• Able to travel to both sites via own car or assisted driver.

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Balancing all aspects of the job role.
• Being flexible and responsive to competing demands.
• Promoting Occupational Therapy in the service and keeping an occupational focus at the centre of practice.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge commensurate to a higher level of professional practice.
• To ensure assessment of service users and analyse and interpret information gained to form an accurate formulation of function, strengths, capabilities and occupational needs.
• To work collaboratively with service users, staff, and carers to identify goals to determine and deliver an appropriate intervention/recovery plan which maximises occupational engagement and performance whilst balancing risk, and promoting choice and independence.
• To monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions in order to measure progress and increase efficacy for the best possible service user outcomes and experience.
• To act as an experienced clinician supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance and professional standards
• To demonstrate clinical leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects and approved quality improvement initiatives

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registration with HCPC
• Recognised Occupational Therapist Professional Qualification
• Ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously

Desirable

• Knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group.
• Experience in clinical practice, holding a range of experience within a variety of settings
• Experience of being involved in service developments or audits

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to be able to guide others

Desirable

• Ability to use technology such as Teams, Email, BI and RIO
• Experience of supervisory practices including OT students, junior staff, and group supervisions

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team
• Supervisory and appraisal skills
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to be able to guide others

Desirable

• An understanding of the broad aims of current national and local healthcare policy and an appreciation of the implications of this on clinical practice
• Computer literate. Able to use e-mail, Teams and RIO, and to access Internet resources
• Experience of use of outcome measures and data to demonstrate efficacy to an MDT

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Ash Eton

Ash Eton, Radnor Park Avenue

Folkestone

CT19 5HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.Type discharge summaries as appropriateCheck against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.

Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave, and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team, ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE Standard or Higher
• RSA 3 - Typing / Word Processing
• RSA 3 - Medical Audio Typing
• Good English Language Skills
• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Shorthand / Speed Writing
• Secretarial Diploma
• ECDL
• CLAIT award

Experience

Essential

• Minute Taking
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous Medical Secretary Experience
• Medical Audio Typing

Desirable

• 2 years' experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise
• Use of all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint

Desirable

• Ability to use initiative to solve problems
• Knowledge of Trust computer systems

Other

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Reliable and conscientious
• Ability to maintain control of stressful situations
• Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
• Ability to travel across hospital sites when required
• Possess a friendly and approachable personality
• Ability to show understanding an appreciation
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• RMN qualification
• Have a passion for working with people of Older Age.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• A desire to work and be part of a friendly and supportive team striving to offer the best service to our patients.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Suzanne Wilson on 0118 904 3100 or email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• NMC Registration

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel betweenmultipleTrust sitesand non-Trust locations,including patient homes, some of whichmay not be easily accessiblevia public 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.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Hillcroft House, Rooke's Way, Thatcham RG18 3HR

Thatcham

RG18 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Candidates must have previous cleaning experience, basic knowledge of National Cleaning Standards, and verbal and written communication skills, this is essential due to the importance of the post holder being able to understand and communicate handover information.
• The ability to work without direct supervision is also super important.
• NHS experience isnotessential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align with our requirements

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank holidays
• Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).
• Realistic flexible working options

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trustis creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves. We take pride in our services, which are underpinned by our Trust values.

What is High Cost Area Allowance?

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As this post is based in Dartford, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.

• 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Knoweldge and Skills

Essential

• Basic computer Skills
• Able to prioritise workload
• Ability to work the shifts Monday-Friday 13.00-18.00
• Ability to work well in a team
• Good standard of communication written and spoken English

Desirable

• Understanding of COSHH
• Understanding of the NHS Cleaning Standards.

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Greenacres , Dartford

Bow Arrow lane

Dartford

DA2 6PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and autonomous General Practitioner to join our friendly rural practice in Fleggburgh. On designated working days, you will act as the sole GP on site, providing comprehensive primary care services to our patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred medical care across a full range of primary care presentations
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, including urgent and routine appointments
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribe medications and review ongoing treatments
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Provide clinical leadership and decision-making as the sole GP on duty
• Collaborate effectively with nursing, administrative, and allied healthcare staff

Requirements:

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise
• Experience working independently in a primary care setting
• Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage workload efficiently as the sole clinician on site

Desirable:

• Experience in rural or community-based practice
• Interest in continuity of care and community health

Working Pattern:Sessions available on specified days, during which the GP will be the sole doctor on site.

What We Offer:

• Supportive and close-knit team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural community
• Competitive remuneration

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working independently as sole GP in a Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP on GMC Register

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

Fleggburgh Surgery

Address

Fleggburgh Surgery

Mill Lane

Fleggburgh

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR29 3AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What inspired you to become a nurse?

Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care? Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession thats always evolving working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams?

Whatever your reason for choosing care, at HC-One The Kind Care Company we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are truly valued.

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Were looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and an attractive package of rewarding benefits.

At HC-One, kindness is more than a wordits a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.

To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualitieswhat we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curiousasking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionatewalking in the shoes of others.
• We are creativefinding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageoussupporting residents to live the life they choose.
• And we are dependablepeople can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, were looking for team members who are comfortable with technologyor open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growthopening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life Assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Experience

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

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

HC-One

Address

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintaining domestic hot and cold water systems, including tanks, calorifiers, booster pumps, TMVs and pipework.
• Carrying out water hygiene monitoring, temperature checks, flushing regimes, outlet descaling and disinfection.
• Managing reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance across the estate.
• Supporting the Water Safety Plan and Legionella compliance program
• Assisting with Legionella risk assessments and action management.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records using CAFM systems.
• Liaising with specialist contractors and water treatment providers.
• Participating in the Estates on-call rota.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for a skilled plumbing professional with a strong understanding of water hygiene and healthcare compliance.
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Domestic Heating or equivalent NVQ qualification.
• Legionella Awareness Training (City & Guilds, BOHS W3 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of HTM 04-01 and ACOP L8.
• Minimum three years' plumbing maintenance experience within a commercial or healthcare environment.
• Experience carrying out water hygiene monitoring and temperature logging.
• Strong knowledge of Legionella control, HSG274 and water safety requirements.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Basic food hygiene certificate
• City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Intermediate food hygiene certificate
• City and Guilds 706/3
• Computer literate

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of large scale food production
• Ability to work autonomously
• HACCP, COSHH
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS Catering environment
• Knowledge of legislation - The Food Act 1990
• Food Hygiene Regulations 1995

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Effective team member with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work
• Attention to detail
• Agility to change work pace to meet needs of service.
• Ability to make judgements unaided and to work pro-actively.

Other role specific requirements

Essential

• Professional manner and organised approach
• Enthusiastic, determined and assertive
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required
• High levels of personal hygiene
• Physically fit

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Winchester

Winchester

SO22 5DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality improvement lead to play an important leadership role within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), supporting the CE ICB to deliver the organisations strategic and operational priorities. This is a senior post with responsibility in driving forward and delivering quality improvement within defined priority programmes and project areas, requiring strong operational delivery skills, effective partnership and matrix working, alongside the ability to expertly contribute to system improvement.

The role also requires the successful postholder to work as part of a team and competently lead, teach and train staff in the tools, methods, measures, and techniques of quality improvement and contribute to shifts in delivering a culture of continuous improvement, underpinned by curiousty, learning and celebrating best practice.

Person Specification

aligned to JD

Essential

• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oAnalytical ability to interpret complex data and use insights to inform decisions.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

shortlisting

Essential

• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.
• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

As outlined in JD

Essential

• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oExperience of operating in politically sensitive environments and managing competing priorities.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

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

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Priory House

Monks walk

shefford

SG17 5TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numerate and literate to level 1 key skills
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)
• Completion of band 2 competencies or equivalent

Desirable

• Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) course or equivalent
• Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Contributing to and working as part of a team

Desirable

• Working within a hospital
• Work in pharmaceutical or scientific background
• Working within cleanrooms
• Dispensing and stock control
• Working in Pharmaceutical preparation or manufacture
• Supervision of other staff

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as student radiographer or student technologist in Nuclear Medicine

Desirable

• Experience with handling Radiopharmaceuticals
• Experience with assay work
• Competent to administer IV.

Qualifications

Essential

• Radiography Degree or equivalent to allow registration onto HCPC or Clinical Technology Degree (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent to allow admission onto RCT

Desirable

• IV cannulation

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine legislation
• Anatomy and physiology and its clinical application

Desirable

• Able to operate a gamma camera
• Able to operate a SPECT CT gamma camera

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals

Colchester and Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed duties and responsibilities:

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

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

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

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

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Performance Management

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

Clinical efficiency e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways.

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

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

Operational efficiency e.g. performance targets, demand management.

Medical Staff Management

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

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

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

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

To be engaged in the process of annual appraisal and revalidation of all doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/Divisional Manager.

Governance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strategy and Business Planning

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

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

Leadership and Team Working

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

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

To chair regular meetings for the specialties.

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

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

The postholder will be expected to take part in teaching, research and audit, and service meetings, keeping abreast with the constant change that the A&E Department requires to ensure that it runs efficiently.

Training, Quality Improvement and Research (into Educational Methods and Clinical Ophthalmology) is very much encouraged and there may be an opportunity to undertake a distance learning degree in Medical Education. Consultant staff undertaking / holding higher degrees in medical education are particularly welcome. The PGCert level higher degree in medical education (or higher as applicable) is part funded by the department.

The postholder is expected to undertake teaching duties in the management of patients (including those attending the Accident and Emergency Department) with regard to all adult learners, junior and non-training grade medical staff, orthoptic and optometry students and other professional and technical staff in training. They are expected to work in close association with fellow Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Fellows, and with members of various departments within the Institute of Ophthalmology, UCL, St Georges Medical School, QMUL, Imperial, and QMUL Barts and the London. They are expected to liaise closely with members of the nursing staff in the management of patients (including those attending the Accident and Emergency Department); and to co-operate with other professional and technical staff, including Technicians, Orthoptists and Optometrists. Consultants are expected to take an active part in Audit meetings.

OTHER DUTIES

The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for their staff.

They are responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinic and must ensure that in/outpatient services are covered during their planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the consultant to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.

All members of the consultant staff and honorary consultants are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other Hospital committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All members of the consultant staff will be expected to participate in audit meetings.

All members of consultant staff are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All consultant staff will participate in the Trusts appraisal scheme.

Research Governance

The post holder will be expected to comply with all Moorfields policies pertaining to research governance. This will include ensuring that all research activities of the post holder are approved by the Trust and an appropriate ethics committee before commencement. This will also include meeting all the Trust research audit, monitoring and training requirements.

Research, Teaching & Audit

Moorfields is an important research institution and each individual will be expected to contribute to the research and development, teaching and training within the service. As a result the Trust has a policy concerning all intellectual property that may apply to you. The policy can be found in the Medical Staff handbook or copies can be obtained from the HR Department.

Professional Development

The Trust provides opportunities for CME and CPD. The timetable will be arranged to allow the candidate to take advantage of these opportunities.

The opportunity will be available for the post holder to enrol in a part-time medical education degree course. The postholder will be encouraged and financially supported to work towards a medical education higher degree or accreditation programme.

There is provision for at least 2 weeks paid study leave with expenses if appropriate each year. This is monitored by the study leave committee.

Revalidation requirements

All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust.

Doctors holding joint and/or various fixed term appointments throughout their appraisal year are also required to demonstrate evidence of an exit report and supporting information from the different appointments they hold throughout their appraisal year. This information must be brought with them when starting a new appointment within The Trust. It is recommended that doctors collect this information before leaving their previous employers.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise')
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date)

Desirable

• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

Further training & knowledge

Essential

• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
• Extensive knowledge of General Ophthalmology
• Relevant research methods training with up to date GPC
• Extensive knowledge of Ophthalmic Emergencies

Desirable

• Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC
• Attended clinical leadership training

Skills & ability

Essential

• Audit & research skills.
• Management & Leadership skills
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical & multidisciplinary teams
• Significant Ophthalmic sub-specialty experience

Desirable

• Excellent teaching & presentation skills.

Experience

Essential

• Teaching experience
• Demonstrable experience of taking a leading role in a management, teaching or research group
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QuIPP projects & service improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience of public & patient engagement
• Management innovation experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields City Road A&E Department

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception Tasks include:

• Processing requests for appointments, visits and consultations clearly, politely and efficiently.
• Signposting patients to appropriate healthcare professionals and services.
• Assisting patients who lack digital access to complete e-triage.
• Dealing with all telephone queries from patients and acting as liaison with doctors and other staff as necessary.
• Allocating appointments sensibly, using initiative where appropriate.
• Processing repeat prescriptions.
• Updating the patient record system
• Ensuring the reception area and waiting areas are tidy and clean during surgery hours.

General Administration includes:

• The scanning, coding and filing of all correspondence into patient records.
• Collation of information and reports for GPs
• Dealing with email requests from agencies, other healthcare providers and patients
• The administration of e-triage questionnaires
• Tasks from GPs and senior management
• Registrations and transfers of patients
• General photocopying, stock ordering, petty cash purchases, filing
• Ensuring consultation rooms are equipped adequately for surgery, e.g. with stationery and printer cartridges

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a front-facing patient/customer service role

Desirable

• Healthcare sector experience
• Previous Primary Care Administration Experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, face-to-face, over the telephone and in writing
• Good IT skills, adept in use of Microsoft Office suite of programmes
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Attention to detail thorough and able to maintain an high standard of accuracy and quality

Desirable

• Experience of the EMIS Web Clinical System
• Audio-typing

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (O-Level or GCSE in English Language)
• IT Literate

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

Alyn Family Doctors

Address

Wrexham - Llay Health Centre

School Road

Llay

Wrexham

LL12 0TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Community IV Nurse

As a Community IV Nurse within our Clinical Homecare Nursing Team you will deliver safe high-quality and patient-centred nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings

Working in partnership with NHS teams and healthcare professionals you will support patients receiving specialist Parenteral Nutrition IV therapies and other prescribed clinical interventions at home

The role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while remaining part of a supportive wider clinical team

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe high-quality patient-centred care in patients' homes and community settings

Administer prescribed Parenteral Nutrition IV therapies and clinical interventions in accordance with standard operating procedures professional standards and individual care plans

Undertake patient assessments monitor progress and identify changes in a patient's condition

Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately supporting safe and effective patient care

Support the initiation of treatment ongoing care and the safe transition of patients from hospital to home

Educate train and empower patients families and carers to safely manage treatment and develop confidence and independence

Provide ongoing clinical advice guidance and support to patients throughout their homecare journey

Develop positive and professional relationships with patients families carers and healthcare professionals

Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues Senior Homecare Nurses Clinical Nurse Managers and wider healthcare teams to provide continuity of care

Maintain accurate timely and confidential clinical records in accordance with Clinical Governance requirements NMC standards and Inizio policies and procedures

Work in accordance with relevant clinical policies procedures professional standards and evidence-based practice

Contribute to patient safety quality improvement and the ongoing development of the Clinical Homecare Nursing service

Support the achievement of relevant service and programme performance measures

Maintain and develop clinical competence through mandatory training continuing professional development reflective practice and evidence-based learning

Community Working

This is a community-based position requiring regular travel to patients' homes

Visit locations and routes will vary according to patient needs and service demand

Travel between patient visits is included within your working hours

You will need to be comfortable travelling independently and hold a current valid UK driving licence

You will be responsible for managing your working day and patient visits effectively while maintaining close communication with the wider clinical team

Professional Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse you will be expected to maintain your NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code

You will take responsibility for maintaining your professional knowledge and clinical competence and participate in relevant training development and revalidation activities

Above all you will be committed to providing a positive patient experience and delivering co

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of one year's post-registration nursing experience
• Current valid UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly within the community as required by the role

Desirable

• Experience in CVAD and or Parenteral Nutrition services
• Experience working within community homecare acute or NHS healthcare settings
• Experience delivering patient education and support programmes
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Inizio Engage

Address

Inizio Engage

Derriford Hospital

and surrounding areas

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist with advice and support to children and their families, and to act as an advocate for children and families in matters regarding their treatment options and choices within the ward, Accident and Emergency department, out patient and satellite setting

Liaise with other groups of staff in the care of the children, young people and their families

Provide point of contact for children, young people and their families and other health professionals during working hours.

Work alongside paediatric nursing staff within protocols to reflect the use of integrated care pathways and paediatric nursing

Liaise with colleagues to facilitate the provision of holistic care to the children, young people and families, both within the hospital and community

Participate in Safeguarding children and Young People within the Trust and ensure that the Trust Safeguarding Policy is adhered to. In the absence of the named professionals provide advice and support for Trust staff when required.

Be aware of nursing and medical research within the paediatric ophthalmic service

Communicate any changes to the patient's general practitioner, health visitor and district nursing services if indicated, working with the paediatric nursing staff

Be appraised annually and contribute to individual Personal Development Plan (PDP).

Education & Training

To develop own teaching skills within the learning environment in the clinical setting.

To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff programmes.

Contribute to patient education materials working with the paediatric nursing staff and members of the multi-professional team

Attend Trust-based orientation/education and training programmes and attend mandatory training sessions and annual updates

To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of junior colleagues and students

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Paediatric/Child Branch Nurse NMC registered

Desirable

• Ophthalmic Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others

Desirable

• Paediatric ophthalmic nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years post qualifying paediatric nursing experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of developed clinical practice
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people

Desirable

• Demonstrates ophthalmic nursing knowledge
• Demonstrates an understanding of audit, quality and governance issues

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RDCEC

3 Peerless Street

London

EC1V 9EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.

To ensure general and specialist equipment, e.g drip stands and medical equipment are cleaned as per cleaning policy.

To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirement.

To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks as requested.

To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.

To provide people with assistance to eat and drink eg cutting up food, placing food and drinks within reach, encouraging patients to eat.

To feed patients as directed by the nursing team.

To ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.

To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.

To take responsibility for the ward catering supplies, ensuring storage areas are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.

To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy.

To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned.

To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.

To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.

To carry out monitoring of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency.

To inform the ward sister of outcomes of monitoring and agree action plans, ensuring action is taken.

To monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising as required for other services.

To provide household maintenance in line with local policy.

To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures.

To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, eg taking waste to the ward disposal area.

To monitor the access and security and use of premises and facilities.

To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.

To minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.

To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour.

To ensure the safe storage of equipment.

To ensure equipment is in good working order and equipment repairs are carried out in line with Trust policy.

To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.

To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.

To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required.

To respond to requests for general information.

To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.

To help resolve patients concerns and take appropriate action.

To be aware of any new food hygiene standards changes to waste categorisation etc.

To maintain effective working relationships and adhere to people's equality and diversity rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, or equivalent
• GCSE English, or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Qualification

Experience / Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Awareness of basic Housekeeping duties

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a housekeeper

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Critical Care Department Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community CAMHS teams are welcoming, friendly and dedicated to supporting the children & young people accessing our services. The teams are busy, supportive and encouraging of new and creative ways to innovate and improve the service we deliver.

• To contribute to the CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) and CAMHS enquiries rota by receiving and reviewing new referrals where required, identifying and managing risk, liaising with other professionals and providing timely responses
• Observe and adhere to the Community CAMHS ServiceSpecification, vision, aims and objectives
• Offer clinical assessment and evidence-based interventionwhilst observing current best practice, legislation andguidance
• Working within the Choice And Partnership Approach(CAPA) and Children and Young Peoples Improved
• Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT)frameworks and principles
• Aim to be innovative and creative in the delivery oftherapeutic intervention/care bundle, and offer psycho education to children, young people and families
• Manage a caseload whilst considering and adhering tosafeguarding policy and procedure and national and locallegislation
• Offer support and supervision to junior colleagues
• Plan and successfully manage smooth transitions wherethey are clinically indicated
• Seek support from the Clinical and Operational Leadswhere needed, as well as accessing regular clinical andmanagerial supervision as per trust policy and professionalregistration requirements
• Support peers and colleagues and promote a team working environment
• Ensure suitable risk management and care plans areformulated for all clinical cases
• Maintain contemporaneous records in alignment with Trustpolicy
• Work in partnership with other teams within theNottinghamshire and bordering CAMHS Services
• To offer consultation through a range of initiatives toprofessionals with an aim of enhancing workforce skills,knowledge and capacity in recognising emotional/mentalhealth and well-being needs and undertaking interventionswith children and families to achieve positive outcomesTo participate in the delivery of a range of trainingprogrammes to multi agency staff in conjunction with theCAMHS Training Lead
• Support colleagues and stakeholders in tackling stigmarelating to mental health
• Be willing to undertake training relating to the CYP IAPTagenda and other areas of development as outlined

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. RMN/RN/HV/OT/Clinical Psychology/Social Worker at degree level or higher teaching qualification
• Registration with relevant professional body

Desirable

• Educated to degree level
• Qualification in therapeutic approach/modality (e.g. CBT, DBT, systemic family therapy, solution focused, play therapy etc)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to service users presenting with a wide range of different emotional & mental health needs.
• Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with service users
• Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
• Experience in provision of evidence based treatments and interventions
• Experience in the meaningful use of Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) in clinical practice.
• Proven ability to undertake accurate risk assessment and management plans
• Proven ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Proven ability to manage a defined caseload and organise diary schedule
• Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Ability to use electronic data recording systems
• Experience of using clinical supervision effectively to enhance practice and client outcomes
• Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as in integral part of the MDT.

Desirable

• Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to children & young people & their families/carers
• Experience in providing evidence based treatments and interventions to children, young people and their families/carers
• Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families/carers
• Experience of using ROMS with children, young people and their families/carers
• Proven ability to undertake risk assessment and management plans with children, young people and their families/carers
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentorship
• Experience of delivering treatment groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, documents and policies pertaining to children (e.g. Children's Act, Mental Health Act, CYP IAPT, Future in Mind, Hear by Right, Delivering With Delivering Well, NHS Long Term Plan etc)
• Knowledge of different models of therapy and interventions
• Knowledge of and commitment to anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practice and equal opportunities

Desirable

• Knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood CAMHS

Foster Drive

Nottingham

NG5 3FL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide and maintain a high standard of care.

Support patients with activities of daily living, i.e personal care, feeding, toileting.

Responsible for ensuring that patients valuables are documented and locked in a safe area.

Responsible for the updating of basic patient information i.e fluid balance and nutrition.

Carry out assigned tasks under the direction of a qualified nurse or the supervision of a more senior grade nursing assistant. This could include supporting the patients in all aspects of personal care and using communication skills with patients, carers and other colleagues.

Be conversant with and carry out the Livewell Southwests policies and procedures in the delivery of care and service.

Be familiar with the ward or community-based routines and programmes and carry them out effectively.

To always ensure the confidentially of patients and clinical documents at all times.

Use all available resources safely and economically, seeking guidance where necessary.

Participate in training sessions designed to develop knowledge and skills, and attend in-service training as agreed by your manager.

To respect the dignity, privacy and independence of patients at all times.

To report to registered nurse any changes to a patients condition.

Be involved in multi-disciplinary discussions regarding patient centred care.

Be aware of patients on mental health restrictions/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard.

Promote the work of the ward or community area settings for Livewell Southwest at all times.

To be aware of the processes around emergency calls and at all times be under the guidance of registered staff. This will include personal alarms, fire and cardiac arrest.

Be conversant with and to carry out Livewell Southwests policies and procedures in the delivery of care and services.

To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations.

Always address staff, patients and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner either in person or on the telephone.

Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access.

Compassionate, caring and kind in their practice.

To support the team in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focused activities and imparting information and education as required.

Report any complaints, untoward events, or incidents to qualified nursing staff, and where appropriate under their supervision, complete the appropriate records.

This post will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies.

The post holder will be competent in computer skills.

Shift work including night shifts.

Assist by providing appropriate conditions for patient comfort

There would be an occasional exposure to emotional circumstances due to the nature of the patients conditions.

There may be an occasional requirement for concentration throughout the shift patten.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Qualification Level II or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to that at that level.
• Demonstrate the Livewell Southwest Values- Kind Respectful Inclusive Responsible Ambitious

Desirable

• Ability to undertake mandatory, essential training.
• Ability to engage patients in activities.
• Record keeping skills.
• Care Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of role.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of patients physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs according to speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge of Livewell Southwest Policies.
• Mental Health Act knowledge/awareness.
• Care Certificate

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Friendly and caring manner
• Approachable
• An appreciation of working with a wide age group of clients
• Flexible approach

Experience

Essential

• No experience is required however an ability to demonstrate compassion is key

Desirable

• Physical health care settings knowledge/awareness

Specific skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with a range of people in various situations.
• Should have ability to demonstrate basic IT skills.
• Motivated.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions.

Desirable

• Be willing to work towards basic IT skills.
• Ability to work 1:1or as small team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Reception Role

• Primarily this role involves dealing with patient enquiries over the telephone and face-to-face. Booking appointments for all clinics and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of all clinics.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the busy services by ensuring that all referrals are actioned and booked into available clinics.
• Liaising with a variety of clinicians and solving any issues they face to ensure the best possible patient experience throughout the day.
• Managing the appointment screen and filling any empty/cancellation slots wherever possible.
• Preparing the clinic rooms each morning for clinicians, ensuring they have the necessary paperwork to carry out their clinic on the day.
• To send reports to external practices following clinics to ensure the patients registered GP is informed of the appointment outcome in a timely manner.
• To assist patients with tubing and maintenance of hearing aids where possible.
• Making sure the theatre and clinic rooms are clean and tidy following the departure of the clinician.
• Retrieving information from the E-Referral booking system, booking appointments for a number of clinics and downloading referral letters.
• Taking delivery of various items of stock and storing in the fridges or appropriate secure environment.
• Managing any patient related tasks forwarded to the clinical services reception team by clinicians.
• Working with various clinical IT databases.
• Monitoring the clinical services team email inbox to ensure that any incoming referrals to in-house clinics are actioned promptly.
• Acting on ad-hoc tasks and helping with projects set by the Clinical Services Manager / Deputy Clinical Services Manager to meet the needs of the ever-changing NHS initiatives.
• Pulling and filing notes for patients seen within our cataract service over the weekend.
• Moving equipment to facilitate clinics.
• Collecting the post each morning and afternoon.
• Be familiar with Whitstable Medical Practice protocols and take part in their regular updating.
• Other duties as per doctors instructions as dictated by changes in the nature of the Whitstable Medical Practice.

Admin Role

• Responsibility for recording the activity data for services as required and ensuring they are kept up-to-date, to be submitted by the 10th day of each month to allow for invoicing.
• Assisting with the moving of equipment and setting up of rooms for clinics.
• Managing the appointment screen and filling any empty/cancellation slots wherever possible.
• Ordering equipment and stock for the differing services upon request from the relevant service lead.
• Working with various clinical databases.
• Booking both routine and urgent appointments for all services, specifically Ear, Nose and Throat, Dermatology, Cataract and Ophthalmology clinics.
• Retrieving information from the E-Referral booking system, booking appointments for a number of clinics and downloading referral letters.
• Other duties as per doctors instructions as dictated by changes in the nature of the Whitstable Medical Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education including minimum Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Administration qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a primary care setting or NHS.
• Previous experience of reception and administration work.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS or other clinical systems.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Accurate, thorough attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proven IT skills including the use of Microsoft office, and other software packages.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative.
• Reliability and flexibility.

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

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Estuary View Medical Centre

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of the post please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• BSc / MSc / PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• BDA member
• Post qualification training in diabetes
• Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Diabetes and its treatments
• Communication , motivation and negotiation skills
• able to plan and prioritise own worload
• good presentation and teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• experience of working with patients with diabetes
• Experience of working with patients using insulin pumps and new technologies
• experience of MDT working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead the Clinical Skills Foundation Course within Phase 1 of the MBChB; based at the Buckingham Campus.

The CSFC unit aims to enable students to make progress towards meeting some of the knowledge, skills and behaviours described in the GMCs Outcomes for Graduates (2018). The specific aims are to enable students to carry out a patient-centred consultation and interpret the findings to generate appropriate working diagnoses and to enable students to take and record a history from a patient, perform a physical examination of the main systems of the body and understand the importance of the patient perspective in diagnosing and managing patient problems. Teaching occurs centrally on campus, as well as within the hospital and GP practice setting.

CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: (other than direct line)

Will oversee (not line-manage) a team of Clinical Educators and the CSFC Lead Educator. Closely work with the Deputy CSFC Lead.

GP Teams (cross sites), Year 1 and Year 2 Lead, Undergraduate Education Lead (Academic), Undergraduate Education Lead (Clinical), Assessment Lead, MLA Lead Undergraduate Medicine, Student Support Lead, Quality Lead, Curriculum Team, other SL and LBs in the School, Members of the Senior Leadership Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication

High level of written and verbal communication essential to liaise with both internal and external personnel.

Ability to receive, understand and convey information in a clear and accurate manner.

Experience of establishing productive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external bodies, and of working as part of a team.

Teamwork and Motivation

Lead a team including a CSFC Clinical Lecturer, a CSFC lead Clinical Educator and a team of Clinical Educators to ensure that on-campus small group learning is supported.

Collaborate with colleagues in the school on course development, delivery, and assessment, taking on appropriate management and administrative responsibilities.

Experience of establishing productive working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external personnel in particular the Educational Supervisors at the Local Educational Providers ( GPs and hospitals) that are delivering the CSFC

Liaison and Networking

Maintain relationships to facilitate collaboration, share best practices, and address teaching and learning needs.

Attend meetings and participate in other committees and working groups as required.

Service Delivery

Act as the main point of contact for delivery of the CSFC course

Act as the main point of contact for Local Education Providers

Contribute to item writing, standard setting, marking and moderation of assessments where required/available.

Monitor the progress of students throughout the unit, and maintain appropriate records of performance, for example in formative assessments.

Contribute to the delivery of lectures in a range of other units, where required/available.

Planning and Organising Resources

Ensure that the unit, as described in the course documentation, is delivered effectively to students.

Coordinate the production of relevant curriculum materials in a timely fashion.

Liaise with appropriate curriculum management structures to ensure that staff are available to deliver the unit.

Liaise with other unit leads to ensure coordination and integration of curriculum delivery.

Initiative and Problem Solving

Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery.

Resolve problems affecting the delivery of course.

Actively seek to enhance student learning through innovation and continuous improvement.

Facilitate dissemination of good practice across units by discussion with other unit leads in the Medical School.

Analysis and Research

Monitor delivery of the unit, both formally (through the preparation of end of unit reports) and informally, and deal with any issues as they arise.

Participate in academic research activity

Sensory and Physical Demands

Work to achieve a high level of precision and accuracy in all aspects of the role.

Keep up to date with new technologies and approaches which could be utilised to enhance course delivery in the future.

Uses PC/laptop and other presentation/audio-visual equipment.

Work Environment

Demonstrate commitment to, and support of, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Pro-actively contribute to administration, recruitment activities- in particular GP surgeries, and to the collegial work environment.

Has an awareness of the University H&S policies and procedures and knows how to report an incident if required, this includes risks and accidents.

Has ability to adapt to various work environments, both on and off campus.

Ability to make use of both hybrid working as required, and virtual meetings, alongside in person engagements.

Pastoral Care and Welfare

Act as a personal tutor in the undergraduate Medical School as required.

Working with academic support, provide advice on study skills and help students with learning problems, as required.

Report to the Concerns Group any student obviously experiencing problems during the unit.

Team Development

Help shape an environment where less experienced colleagues can learn and develop.

Engage in continuous professional development.

Provide academic leadership to those working within programme areas, for example by co-ordinating the work of others to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans.

Teaching and Learning

Teach as a member of a teaching team and deliver high quality undergraduate level learning.

Review on a regular basis course content and materials, updating when required.

Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and materials which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.

Ensure that course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University and School.

Work with subject module leads, administrative staff and colleagues in the assessment team in the development and delivery of written, practical and oral assessments - including maintenance of an electronic exam question database, question writing, question review, standard setting, moderation and mark checking processes and examiner recruitment to ensure that assessments are of high quality, valid and responsive to internal and external feedback.

Contribute to preparations for effective internal and external academic quality and governance processes and systems, including those associated with professional, statutory, and regulatory bodies and other accrediting organisations, especially the GMC and OfS.

Receive and respond to formal unit evaluations, and report action taken to the GP Lead and Senior Leadership Team

Support

The capability to support staff and students both internally and externally, such as external examiners, tutors, in the context of the role, including signposting them as required to pastoral resources.

Ensuring that team members are supported and that their role does not cause a disproportionate physical or emotional burden.

Knowledge and Experience

Engage in scholarly activities and develop further experience as a scholar and develop opportunities which contribute to the profile of FMHS.

Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.

Proactively engage in continuing professional development/training to keep knowledge and skills up to date.

Knowledge of and adherence to the Universitys Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities policies/procedures.

Make an appropriate contribution to the general operation of the Medical School and University.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC.
• MRCGP qualification
• Post graduate qualification in Education (PGCert equivalence or above).
• Experience of teaching medical students or health professionals.

Desirable

• GP Principal or salaried GP with management responsibilities

Experience

Essential

• A commitment to developing as a medical educator.
• Experience of assessment within medicine.
• Evidence of organisational, administrative and IT skills, including online and blended methods.
• Sound understanding of quality assurance and enhancement issues, procedures and practices.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and/or working within a Medical Education team.
• Experience of development of Teaching and Learning at Curriculum or Unit/Modular Level.
• Up to date knowledge of innovations and research within the Medical Education field.
• Experience of establishing productive working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external personnel.
• Experience of student pastoral and academic support.
• Experience of lecturing asynchronously and via alternative methodologies, including proficient use of collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. Advance HE, the Academy of Medical Educators).
• Excellent inter-personal and communications skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication essential to liaise with both internal and external personnel.
• Experience of establishing productive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external bodies, and of working as part of a team.
• Ability to receive, understand and convey information in a clear and accurate manner.
• Ability to articulate the Facultys objectives in a way that encourages others to engage with the vision.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality.
• A proven ability to work co-operatively with colleagues and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects.
• The ability to proactively and reactively liaise with internal and external contacts to build relationships, disseminate information and co-ordinate activities in a timely and effective manner.
• The ability to make timely and considered decisions, seeking guidance from senior staff where necessary, which will typically have a minimal impact for individuals or limited groups of individuals across a specific domain or cohort.
• Ability to innovate in relation to the development of the facultys taught programmes.

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

University of Buckingham Medical School

Address

Hunter Street

Buckingham

Buckinghamshire

MK18 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/medicine (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Consultant Gastroenterologist will provide specialist clinical services within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Hereford County Hospital for a 12-month fixed term Locum Consultant appointment.

The post holder will work as part of the established Consultant team and will be expected to provide safe, effective and timely clinical care across inpatient, outpatient, endoscopy and emergency Gastroenterology services.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• The post-holder should hold MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent
• Entry on Specialist Register in Gastroenterology and General (Internal) Medicine via one of the following; a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). B) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). C) European Community Rights

Experience Knowledge & Training

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in General Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the relevant speciality
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• JAG accreditation in Upper Endoscopy and Colonoscopy (UK trainees)
• Ability to participate in an Emergency Upper Endoscopy rota (including GI bleeds)

Desirable

• Interest and expertise in therapeutic GI endoscopy
• Accreditation in ERCP (or interest in training in ERCP)
• Accreditation in BSCP (not essential)

Management and Adminstrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making

Research

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to new challenges
• Ability to work in a team Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national level.

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Other Requirements Specific to the Role

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 60 minutes when on call.
• Ability to align personal and professional priorities with those of the Trust

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide clinical leadership and quality control to ensure adherence to evidence based model in eating disorders and ongoing therapist development.

The post holder will set , implement and evaluate clear achievable and measurable objectives with the Assistant Director, Team Manager Consultant Psychiatrist and pathway leads.

The post holder will have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

In collaboration with NELFT EDS senior colleagues provide leadership and oversight and deliver on initiatives that advance the level of care and service provision.

Demonstrate creativity and motivation to ensure staff personal development plans and training needs are addressed.

Coordinate the implementation of service developments and changes ensuring all operational implications are considered and disruption to service delivery is minimised.

Actively promote integrated health professional working

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Rory Harnett

Job title: Assistant Director eating disorders

Contact Number: 0300 555 1216

Email: [email protected]