Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the accompanying documents for key local information and job specification for this role. You are welcome to speak to a member of the team for more information- see below.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• HCPC Registered Dietitian
• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Experience and/ or interest working with Eating Disorders

Desirable

• Work experience in the relevant area (mental health), or relevant transferable skills.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
• Demonstrable IT, numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience of running and delivering groups

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital

Manor Road

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload, supporting patients referred by inpatient, community and secondary care professionals. You will provide person-centred dietetic care across a range of settings, including hospital wards, outpatient clinics and telephone clinics, enabling you to build broad clinical experience and make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes.

You will work closely with Dietitians and colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise, collaborative working and a supportive professional network.

As a department committed to developing the future workforce, we provide A, B and C placements for dietetic students. You will have the opportunity to contribute actively to placement planning, coordination, supervision and assessment, further developing your leadership and educational skills.

Our Nutrition and Dietetic Service brings together six specialist teams: secondary care, including nutrition support and critical care; bariatrics; primary care, including care home training; adult and paediatric diabetes; adult Home Enteral Feeding; and paediatrics, including Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management.

You will join an established service comprising 49 Dietitians, one Specialist Nurse and four Dietetic Assistants, supported by a central administration team. With teams based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital of North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital, you will become part of a large, diverse service with access to extensive specialist knowledge, peer support and opportunities for continued professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Successful completion of dietetic placement

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary and secondary care Post registration experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration in Dietetics, Member of British Dietetic Association

Desirable

• Member of British Dietetic Association

Special Requirements

Essential

• Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of using an electronic patient record system

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as part of the AACC Team, ensuring a high-quality end to end service is delivered,supporting and mentoring staff to achieve continuous improvement. Managing enquiries or referrals received from patients, members of the public and other professionals.

Facilitating, contributing and undertaking CHC assessments and reviews in line with standard operating procedures. Monitor quality assurance of care delivery, ensuring that all care is personalised and assist with resolution of complaints, appeals and disputes.Provide highly specialist expert clinical advice, information and support on Continuing Healthcare to Professionals, Patients and their families 6. Supporting individuals eligible CHC and contributing to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas where agreed.

To participate in audit process as required.To provide support in developing inter-agency and local partnership working to ensure high standards of patient care. Maintaining up-to date knowledge of legislation.Providing relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to the service. Fostering transparency and a person-centred approach with patients, families and representative.Ensure the principles and duties of safeguarding are holistically, consistently applied. Attend safeguarding meetings with the Local Authority as required. To have an awareness and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of liberty safeguards. Contribute to maintenance and monitoring of service standards around quality.Comply with NHS and Professional Codes of Conduct and Standard Business Conduct and/or NHS Trust Standards of Business Conduct policies. To comply with ICB policies and procedures. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring their mandatory training and registration is up to date.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area with up-to-date registration with the relevant regulatory body e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Previous experience of working in a health or care environment (including acute, community, mental health, local authority etc. and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience and understanding of health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
• Experience of working in multi disciplinary teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current national and local policy/Framework Guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests decision making.
• Knowledge and experience of working with Safeguarding issues and Policy guidance
• Ability to address complex or sensitive issues in an organised and appropriate manner both verbally and in writing at all levels; written documents, spread sheets.
• Demonstrates ability to manage own workload effectively and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to analyse very complex clinical information as part of the assessment process- interpreting both physical and mental health needs, skills required to formulate, develop and ensure implementation of specialist CHC care plans to meet identified needs.
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
• Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
• Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
• Involvement in operational processes and evidence of using a problem solving and forward thinking approach.
• Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.

Planning Skills

Essential

• Skills for project management including time keeping.

Desirable

• Previous experience in supporting clinical projects or clinical transformation.

Management Skills

Essential

• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
• Skills for managing clinical caseloads.

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

Surrey and Sussex ICB

Address

Surrey & Sussex ICB

Surrey

KT17 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To be the first point of contact for patients and families and service users in a clinical environment.

To provide an efficient and effective patient reception/administration function within the primary care setting.

General Requirements

As part of the reception team supporting a busy practice you will be the first point of call, either over the telephone or face to face on reception, for patients/service users; families and visitors to the practice, using appropriate communication skills to support access to the practice and the booking of appointments.

Principal Duties

Operating the administrative functions of the services’ telephone booking system.

Front of house, welcome role, meeting and greeting patients coming into the practice.

Work as a member of the reception team providing all aspects of reception duties including taking & recording messages, booking of appointments for patients and answering telephone enquiries.

Process new patient registrations and temporary registrations.

Respond appropriately to verbal complaints and refer any unresolved issues to support/operational management when necessary.

Use appropriate methods to communicate effectively within a team i.e. email, attending meetings.

Carry out a variety of clerical duties as and when required i.e. scanning, filing and photocopying.

Open post received on site(s) and deal with it appropriately, scanning into SystmOne where required. To record episodes from incoming items of post and log correctly. Provide administrative support for data quality.

To assist with the daily production of prescriptions, nomads & repeat dispensing.

To assist the office manager and other practice staff with the induction of any new or temporary receptionist staff.

Act upon Doctors requests to follow up patients i.e. liaise with other agencies, secondary care, patients, families and carers on the practice’s behalf (Tasks).

Deal with incoming telephone calls and act upon each appropriately i.e. offer and book an appropriate appointment, refer for further clinical advice.

Take and record messages for clinical staff e.g. home visits and further medical advice.

Shared responsibility for reception, waiting room and consultation rooms’ upkeep and tidiness including leaflets and posters.

Reporting of faults, equipment breakdown or failure, building maintenance to the office manager.

Process and acknowledge receipt of monies from patients, as required.

Be aware of Health & Safety policies and procedures and report any occurrences of incidents to management, using the incident reporting procedure.

Opening and securing of premises as required.

Other

To be responsible for continuing personal development

To have an annual appraisal with line manager.

Service Development

Assist in development of practice policies and procedures.

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent English and Maths at grade C or above.

Desirable

• Receptionist or Medical Terminology Qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a reception environment dealing with patients/general public in person and by phone
• IT experience using Microsoft Office and E-mail

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS
• Previous experience of working in a GP practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of office/reception procedures
• Good understanding of equality & diversity
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Methodical approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Approachable and helpful
• Have flexible approach to work
• Trustworthy
• Able to multi-task and remain calm when faced with conflicting priorities
• Ability to work well with other members of the practice team

Desirable

• Clinical System Use (SystmOne)

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

Middleton Lodge Practice

Address

Church Circle

New Ollerton

Newark

Nottinghamshire

NG22 9SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the senior receptionist/practice manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

• Opening up/locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
• Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations, and ensuring callers are signposted to the appropriate healthcare professionals
• Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
• Taking messages and passing on information
• Filing and retrieving paperwork
• Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers
• Clearing and re-stocking of consulting rooms as required
• Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning
• Dealing with clinical waste
• Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
• Providing clinical support

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• Strong IT skills, including audio typing
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Clinical System Knowledge - Systmone

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social 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

Village Surgery

Address

Browning Street

Derby

Derbyshire

DE23 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities include:

• Answering the telephone, taking messages, and passing them on appropriately.
• Manage the reception desk ensuring surgeries run smoothly and efficiently.
• Processing all requests for repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines.
• Checking patients records and issuing reminders for long term condition reviews/blood tests etc.

To provide point of contact for patients and act as a focal point of communication between patients, Doctors and other members of the Primary Health Care Team.

• Be able to cover all reception/administration tasks as necessary.
• Process appointment requests by telephone and in person.
• Process on-line consultations and messages from AccuRx.
• Taking requests for home visits and ensure they are recorded and processed correctly.
• Liaise with hospitals, primary health care team, social services, etc.
• Computer data entry updating patient records.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Receive patients and visitors courteously and efficiently.
• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures and policies.
• To work in accordance with written protocols.
• Any other tasks allocated by Practice Manager, GPs, Senior Receptionist

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and reliable team member to join our friendly and helpful reception team.
• The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service skills and deal with patients in a polite, professional and caring manner. You must have the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, remain calm under pressure and be able to multi-task and show initiative.
• Excellent IT (preferably in EMIS Web) and communication skills are required.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a GP practice, with proficiency in EMIS Web, DOCMAN and AccuRx.

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

Walkden Medical Centre

Address

2 Hodge Road

Worsley

Manchester

M28 3AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and maintaining employee records.
• Assist with HR compliance and ensure relevant records and documentation are kept accurate and up to date.
• Carry out data entry and general administrative duties, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Provide Finance support, including inputting invoices and maintaining accurate records.
• Support Marketing activities, including creating posters, company newsletters and other communications.
• Provide general administrative support across the business as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD Level 3 qualified or equivalent relevant HR experience.

Experience

Essential

• At least one year relevant HR experience.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and handle confidential information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spirit Primary Care Limited

Address

Spirit Primary Care Limited

8 Lockerbie Walk

Leicester

East Midlands

LE4 7ZX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse with valid NMC
• Accredited educational qualification or equivalent.
• Academic achievement or working towards Degree level of study.
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.

Desirable

• 1st Level Degree or equivalent or working towards one
• Professional Nurse Advocate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working at AFC Band 5 / 6 in an MSK/Orthopaedic clinical setting
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
• Experience of delivering clinical education and training programmes
• Experience of facilitating induction, preceptorship and ongoing development of registered and unregistered staff
• Completed NMC recognised mentor qualification, or plan to complete

Desirable

• Ward/unit level managerial experience - coordinator role
• Experience of delivering Trust mandatory training sessions and maintaining compliance standards
• Experience of supporting staff wellbeing initiatives, restorative clinical supervision

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of relevant post basic training and continuous professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one to one basis, with groups, and the multidisciplinary team
• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
• Excellent performance management skills
• Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
• Clinical expert
• Motivated, innovative, receptive to change
• Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service
• Evidence of high-level commitment to professional development, training and education
• Good understanding of information technology/databases
• Experience in developing and use of integrated care pathways

Desirable

• Moving & Handling Key trainer training.
• Immediate Life Support Training (ILS)
• NVQ assessor Qualification eg C&G D32/33

Special Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines.
• Able to manage own workload and work independently

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department undertakes a very comprehensive range of spinal surgical procedures throughout the spine including different approaches to the spine. We have access to modern facilities including operative beds, microscopes, intra operative 3D imaging, navigation, and spinal endoscopy equipment. The post holder will be joining several colleagues with a predominantly oncology focus to make the most of these facilities for the betterment of patient care.

A weekly MDT meeting is held to review all spinal oncology cases. The MDT consists of a group of medical experts from all areas of cancer care who work together to decide the best treatment plan. The MDT can include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and spinal surgical oncologists. Other specialists may be a part of the board as well. The members of the MDT provide diverse perspectives that help to deliver the best care possible to patients on the care pathway.

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration along with FRCS (orth), FRCS (SN) or equivalent higher surgical qualification
• On specialist register or within 6 months of completion CCT or CESR
• Individual must have 12 month experience at consultant level of treating primary spinal bone tumours

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 24 months experience in spinal surgery in full breath
• Spinal fellowship (in progress or complete) in degenerative and oncology spinal conditions
• Evidence of satisfactory level of independent operating in spinal surgery
• Experience in complex revision surgery including infection and significant bone loss.
• Interest in research and publications

Knowledge and Skill

Essential

• Evidence of clear commitment to delivering high quality patient care including attendance and contribution to speciality meetings.

Motivation

Essential

• Committed to developing spinal surgery and spinal oncology as a specialist interest

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol Road

Northfield

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of our multidisciplinary primary care teams, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred nursing care across a broad range of General Practice Nursing services.

The precise scope of the role will depend upon your existing qualifications, experience and competencies. We do not expect every applicant to already be competent in every area listed below. For nurses who are new to General Practice, or those wishing to extend their existing Practice Nursing skills, appropriate training, supervision and competency development will be supported.

Depending on experience and competency, the role may include:

Long-term condition management

• Undertaking structured reviews and ongoing management of patients with long-term conditions
• Supporting the management of conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension
• Performing Spirometry
• Monitoring blood pressure and other relevant clinical observations
• Supporting patients with personalised care, self-management and lifestyle interventions
• Identifying deterioration, clinical concerns or changes requiring escalation to an appropriate clinician

Immunisations and vaccinations

• Delivering routine adult immunisation programmes
• Childhood and baby immunisations in accordance with the national immunisation schedule
• Seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programmes
• Shingles, pneumococcal and other eligible vaccination programmes
• Reviewing vaccination histories and identifying outstanding immunisations
• Providing appropriate patient and parent/carer advice regarding vaccination
• Working in accordance with current national guidance, Patient Group Directions and practice protocols

Women's health and contraception

Depending upon qualifications and competency, this may include:

• Cervical screening and associated health promotion
• Contraceptive reviews and routine pill checks
• Supporting patients with contraceptive choices and providing appropriate information and advice, alongside the GP team
• Administration of injectable contraception where appropriate
• Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) services
• Intrauterine contraception (coil) fitting and removal, where appropriately trained and qualified
• Contraceptive implant fitting and removal, where appropriately trained and qualified
• Supporting sexual and reproductive health promotion and signposting or referring patients where appropriate

Wound care and treatment-room nursing

• Wound assessment and ongoing wound management
• Simple and complex dressings according to competency
• Suture and clip removal
• Assessment of wound healing and identification of infection or deterioration
• Supporting patients with ongoing wound-care plans
• Other treatment-room procedures appropriate to the Practice Nurse role

Ear care

• Assessment of patients presenting with ear-related symptoms within scope of competence
• Otoscopic examination and ear checks
• Assessment and management of excessive ear wax
• Providing advice regarding appropriate ear care and wax-softening preparations
• Ear irrigation, where clinically appropriate and in accordance with training, competency and practice protocols
• Recognising symptoms or findings requiring onward referral or medical assessment

Phlebotomy, investigations and specimen testing

• Venepuncture and collection of blood samples
• Urinalysis and appropriate interpretation/action within scope of competence
• Collection and preparation of other clinical specimens
• Undertaking appropriate point-of-care testing where available
• Recording and acting upon results in accordance with practice protocols and level of competence
• Recognising abnormal findings and escalating concerns appropriately

Health promotion and patient education

• Providing evidence-based advice and support regarding smoking cessation
• Diet, nutrition and weight management
• Physical activity
• Alcohol consumption
• Cardiovascular risk reduction
• Supporting patients to understand and manage their health conditions
• Promoting independence, self-care and shared decision-making

General clinical care

Depending upon competency and the services provided by the practices, duties may also include:

• Routine clinical observations and assessments
• ECG recording
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Injections and medicines administered under appropriate authorisation
• Supporting minor surgery and other practice-based procedures
• Chaperoning where appropriate
• Recognising and responding appropriately to acutely unwell or deteriorating patients
• Providing appropriate first aid and emergency care within the practice environment
• Making appropriate referrals or escalating clinical concerns to GPs or other members of the multidisciplinary team

Clinical administration and professional responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records
• Ensuring appropriate clinical coding and documentation
• Reviewing and maintaining recall systems where relevant to the role
• Working in accordance with practice policies, clinical protocols and current evidence-based guidance
• Maintaining appropriate infection prevention and control standards
• Following safeguarding procedures for children and adults at risk
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and information governance standards
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and significant-event learning where appropriate
• Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development and training

Team and cross-organisational working

• Working collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, pharmacists, administrative colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to practice meetings, clinical discussions and service development
• Supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge and good practice
• Liaising with community, secondary care and other healthcare professionals as required
• Contributing to the development and delivery of high-quality nursing services across our practices
• Opportunities to work across both Millbrook Surgery and Glastonbury Health Centre, supporting greater variety, collaboration, shared learning and professional development

Development for nurses new to General Practice

If you are new to General Practice, please do not be discouraged by the breadth of the competencies listed above. We do not expect you to arrive with all these skills.

We recognise that General Practice Nursing is a broad and specialist role, and we are keen to support Registered Nurses with strong transferable clinical skills who would like to develop a career in primary care.

Your clinical duties will be matched to your existing experience and competencies, with appropriate training, supervision and development provided to enable you to broaden your skills safely over time.

For experienced Practice Nurses, we would equally welcome the opportunity to utilise your existing expertise and discuss areas in which you may wish to further develop or take a particular clinical lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Relevant post-registration clinical nursing experience
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Understanding of professional accountability and working within scope of competence
• Ability to recognise when advice, support or clinical escalation is required
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Good IT skills and willingness to use General Practice clinical systems
• Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic about contributing to our practices

Desirable

• The following are desirable but are not essential for applicants who are new to General Practice:
• Previous Practice Nursing or primary care experience
• Long-term condition management experience
• Cervical screening qualification/competency
• Immunisation and vaccination competency
• Wound management experience
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Health promotion and preventative care experience
• Experience using General Practice clinical systems
• Relevant post-registration qualifications applicable to Practice Nursing
• Please do not be discouraged from applying if you are interested in moving into General Practice but do not currently hold all of the Practice Nursing-specific competencies listed above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Millbrook Surgery

Address

Millbrook Gardens

Castle Cary

Somerset

BA7 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.millbrook-surgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Greet Patients in person, working to put them at ease and giving any explanations within your competency

Signpost Patients to the correct service to ensure that they receive the right care first time

Make and change appointments as required

Work with the Practice information recording systems and computer systems in maintaining clinical records

Handle payments to the Practice by cash, card, cheque and bank transfer ensuring accurate records are maintained

Report all significant events, including near misses for inclusion in the Practice Risk Register

Practice the highest standards of confidentiality when dealing with all aspects of Patient Information

Participate in the maintenance of the complaints system at the Practice and in resolving complaints to improve service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• A good standard of General Education including English and Maths at GCSE C or above

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of Information Technology
• English Language, both spoken and written
• Good communication skills, in person, on the phone and in writing

Desirable

• Use of excel, word and office applications

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

Haringey GP Federation

Address

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Identify, assess, and manage risk, including suicide, safeguarding, and vulnerability.

Ensure risk assessments are current and accurately recorded.

Work collaboratively within MDTs to support coordinated care delivery.

Liaise with GPs, inpatient services, social care, housing, voluntary sector and other agencies.

Lead and coordinate safe transfer of care between services.

Manage and prioritise a caseload effectively, balancing risk and need.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification (e.g. Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, OT)
• Current professional registration (e.g. SWE, NMC, HCPC)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs
• Experience of care coordination or case management
• Experience of risk assessment and crisis management
• Experience of multi-agency working

Other Requirements

Essential

• Car Driver - Ability to travel across the Trust footprint

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of mental health conditions and recovery approaches
• Knowledge of CPA and care planning processes

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Civic Offices, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1WA

Borehamwood

WD6 1WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver care that is person centred and recovery focused, reflecting current best practice and challenge practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.

Be aware of the physical needs of people with mental health problems and refer physical conditions on as appropriate.

Use research findings in formulating nursing care plans and develop awareness of the significance of nursing research and wider evidence-based practice in community mental health care.

Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of service users with mental health problems and develop strategies to meet those needs, e.g. self-help groups, respite care, Carers Act.

Participate in the Trusts adverse incidents reporting systems and comply with the Trusts procedure and techniques for managing risks.

The post holder is based within the community mental health service and will be expected to visit people within their own homes, or a variety of public places or voluntary organisations within the community and throughout the Trust.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

• NMC Professional Registration
• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• At least 1 years post registration experience at Band 5 in a relevant mental health setting or if newly qualified will participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Scheme.

Desirable

• Experience in working with acute mental health problems in a community setting

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

Essential

• Knowledge of MHA (1983), CPA, Risk Assessment and Section 25 etc.
• Effective multi professional team communication & team working.

Desirable

• Experience in working with acute mental health problems in a community setting

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Essential

• Car Driver

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colne House, Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP

Watford

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Highly developed and skilled in assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients e.g. clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs and related physical health assessments

Deliver person-centric nursing care via face to face, online or telephone contact in line with the persons choice, risk and/or clinical need.

Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.

Provide education and support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.

Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving Personal Wellbeing Plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and system partners. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.

Advocate for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to patients, families, and carers in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner.

Ensure that all information regarding Personal Wellbeing plans, treatment options, and health conditions is accurate, timely, and presented in an accessible format.

Comply with and implement local and Trust policies and procedures regarding appropriate communication.

To deliver specific interventions in line with the treatment pathway, including complex service users. Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practice and research (including NICE guidelines), demonstrating clinical excellence and high standards of professional practice to other staff

Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and reassurance when supporting individuals through difficult or emotionally charged situations, adapting communication approaches to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with sensory impairments, cognitive challenges, language barriers, or disabilities.

Proactively support patients in engaging with mental health and related community services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion.Identify and address barriers to engagement, including stigma, accessibility, cultural factors, and individual anxieties or mistrust of services.

Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration and has successfully completed preceptorship
• Understanding of trauma informed approaches and current nursing practice
• Substantial experience at band 5 in mental health settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Function as keyworker coordinating all aspects of care and communication for the person, their family members
• Demonstrate leadership skills - motivating others, using own initiative, change management
• Mobile with the facility to move easily across a geographically dispersed, and often rural, area with limited public transport.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in nursing or related discipline
• Is a veteran, has lived experience of the veteran community or has experience of caring for veterans

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Weston-Super-Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification that is attached to this advert.

Please ensure that you have read the job overview and main duties clearly stated in the advert and have the appropriate skill set to apply for this specialised role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• B.Sc in Physiotherapy
• Grad.Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with HCPC
• Post Graduate courses in Management at various levels/equivalent

Desirable

• Post-Graduate courses in a variety of specialities/clinical education

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in working in various specialities and in management roles

Knowledge

Desirable

• Experience in conducting audit
• Experience in conducting or supporting Research projects

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Forward thinking with knowledge of current NHS/speciality issues
• Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others
• Excellent managerial skills
• Ability to manage and work as part of MDT
• Able to handle difficult, sensitive and emotional situations
• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital Site

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
• To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment.

Desirable

• Advanced keyboard skills
• Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Previous experience of working with clients with Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma
• The ability to communicate complex/ sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance.
• The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options. Also skills for assessing clients in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research.
• The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing. Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc.
• Working to Professional Guidelines.
• Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision/ direction
• Must be familiar with MS teams and/or Accru Fleming online platforms

Desirable

• Experience of co facilitating therapy groups.
• Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/database software (Excel, Access, etc.)
• Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have complex mental health problems/ learning disabilities risk patterns and challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Relevant work experience of people with mental health problems
• Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)

Trust values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency) Score: 6

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bowmere Hospital

Countess of Chester Health Park

Liverpool Road, Chester

CH2 1BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the Charity's patient safety, quality improvement, clinical governance, risk, information governance and health & safety functions.
• Lead the full implementation and ongoing operation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), ensuring patient-centred investigations and meaningful organisational learning.
• Drive a programme of quality improvement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in patient safety and quality of care.
• Provide operational accountability for the organisational risk register and clinical risk management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing governance and patient safety team, including oversight of information governance, medical records and health & safety functions.
• Provide high-quality data, analysis, dashboards, governance reports and assurance papers for the Executive Management Board, Quality & Governance Committee, Board of Trustees and other senior forums.
• Support the Chief Nursing Officer in their role as Registered Manager and the Chief Executive Officer as Nominated Individual in relation to CQC registration and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee clinical audit, governance systems, incident reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure safety alerts, national guidance and regulatory requirements are implemented effectively.
• Maintain robust information governance arrangements, including compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and relevant information governance standards.
• Build strong relationships with clinical leaders, consultants, operational teams and external stakeholders.
• Champion an open, transparent and supportive safety culture where reporting, learning and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You will be an experienced senior healthcare leader with a strong track record in clinical governance, patient safety and/or quality improvement within a UK healthcare setting.
• You will bring:
• Significant senior experience leading patient safety, clinical governance and/or quality improvement.
• A proven record of delivering measurable improvements for patients.
• Experience leading, managing and developing governance or patient safety teams.
• Strong practical experience of PSIRF, incident investigation and organisational learning.
• Experience of risk management, clinical audit, policy development and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge and experience of information governance, GDPR compliance and data security.
• Experience of health & safety management within healthcare or another complex organisation.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports and assurance papers to senior committees and Boards.
• Expert knowledge of patient safety and quality improvement methodologies, including systems thinking and human factors.
• Thorough knowledge of the CQC regulatory framework and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
• Strong knowledge of UK patient safety, risk, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the use of data, SPC processes and graphical reporting.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• The resilience, judgement and credibility to operate effectively in complex and demanding situations.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional training is required, alongside relevant quality improvement/patient safety and leadership or management qualifications or experience. Clinical registration, such as NMC or HCPC registration, is also identified within the person specification.
• Experience of working in a private healthcare environment, practising privileges and relevant project/programme management qualifications would be valuable

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

Band 8a

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and organisational strategies within area of expertise
• Initiates, in collaboration with the line manager, the development and delivery of research and development activities for healthcare advancement

Band 7 - Salary £49,387- £56,515

• Perform a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals
• Be actively involved in research and development projects
• Supervise and train less experienced staff and trainees

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Meets All Band 8a Criteria

Essential

• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences in medicine performed and developed within the Department, to doctorate level or equivalent
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of diagnostic radiology including relevant legislation
• In-depth knowledge of radiation safety, including relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of radiation dosimetry
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of diagnostic radiology equipment and radiation monitoring equipment
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians in their interpretation and reporting
• Advanced knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good IT skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MPE or RPA for diagnostic radiology
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiations
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must be a registered Clinical Scientist
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert or Radiation Protection Adviser under national framework (or eligible to apply)
• Possession of full driving licence

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Certificate of competence as a Laser Protection Adviser
• Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser

Meets All Band 7 Criteria

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or working towards registration
• Possession of full UK-valid driving licence
• Good knowledge and experience of scientific method, data collection, and analysis of data using standard tools and software
• Knowledge of scientific theory, legislation, standards, guidance and safety principles relevant to working area
• Ability to interpret complex technical information & undertake complex calculation & data analysis
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently
• IT skills including use of databases & spreadsheets

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant quality assurance or calibration procedures
• Knowledge of functioning and safe use of the relevant clinical diagnostic equipment and test equipment
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Lead Support

Responsible for the proactive, accurate management of the electronic diary, maximising time management by prioritising entries considering objectives and geographical implications.

Provide comprehensive, high quality administrative support for HR and incident investigations, including arranging meetings, taking minutes and typing of letters.

Work on own initiative to manage and prioritise administrative tasks to support effective and efficient running of the Community Response team.

Receive and make telephone calls on behalf of the Professional Clinical Lead, taking messages, dealing with enquiries appropriately and ensuring accurate and timely communication of messages including issues of a confidential and contentious nature.

Provide effective administrative support to the Professional Lead within a changing environment. Deal on a regular basis with confidential, sensitive and contentious information on staff and services.

Support lead with the implementation of new systems and processes.

Health Roster

Support lead with coverage of the CRT roster, organising bank/agency when needed.

Arrange return to work meetings, provide administrative support and ensure that all documentation is completed.

Monitor sickness triggers for staff members and escalate to the Professional Lead. Liaise with HR to arrange sickness meetings as necessary.

Draft sickness outcome letters and schedule sickness review meetings.

Monitor annual leave usage and communicate available annual leave slots to staff.

Escalate to Professional Lead if staff are not utilising their annual leave allocation effectively.

Monitor when staff appraisals are due and book appraisal meetings, liaising with mentors.

Monitor professional registration renewal and escalate any concerns to the Professional Lead prior to registration lapsing.

Monitor mandatory training compliance for the ward staff and book training in a timely manner.

Workload and Capacity

Provide comprehensive, high quality administrative support for HR and incident investigations, including arranging meetings, taking minutes and typing of letters.

Work on own initiative to manage and prioritise administrative tasks to support effective and efficient running of the Community Response team.

Receive and make telephone calls on behalf of the Professional Lead, taking messages, dealing with enquiries appropriately and ensuring accurate and timely communication of messages including issues of a confidential and contentious nature.

Provide effective administrative support to the Professional Lead within a changing environment. Deal on a regular basis with confidential, sensitive and contentious information on staff and services.

Support lead with the implementation of new systems and processes.

Staff Administration

Support recruitment of new staff, liaising with Employment Services and maintaining contact with successful candidates prior to commencement of employment of the team.

Ensure all induction and training is booked for new starters and coordinate with the Professional/Clinical Lead to allocate a mentor/preceptor.

Train staff on the departments policies and procedures.

Generate change forms and termination forms and submit to the Professional Lead for authorisation.

May be required to order stock or equipment, as required.

Communication

Act as Communication Champion for the team, linking in with the Communications Department to ensure that Trust messages are disseminated to staff.

Attend Trust meetings with the Professional Lead and draft feedback forward staff.

Compile the CRT newsletter, including information relating to incidents, safety notices and screensaver messages.

Arrange CRT meetings with external agencies and other professionals as required, taking minutes and following up actions.

Ensure CRT noticeboards are kept up to date with current information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent
• Good standard of general education (4 GCSEs or equivalent), including Maths and English language
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Diploma in administrative practice or business management

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience of working in a clerical/administration post

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, and other databases
• Sound personal management skills - prioritising, planning, organisational, time management and problem solving
• Excellent customer service skills
• Understand issues related to and be able to maintain confidentiality

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, although can work independently
• Ability to deal with unpredictable workload and frequent interruptions
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to operate a bring forward system and follow up action points from meetings

Other

Essential

• Flexibility to work in other areas when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital and Stratford Hospital

Heathcote Lane, Arden Street

Leamington, Stratford Upon Avon

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The MR physics service also has strong links with the MR research group at the University of Newcastle, and you will be involved in collaboration with the group to further develop translational research activities, in addition to supporting clinical research within the Trust.

The role will involve visits to other NHS trusts around the region so requires a willingness to travel to other sites on a regular basis. This also means that there are opportunities to live not just within Newcastle itself, but anywhere in the wider North-East and North Cumbria region, from coastal Northumberland to the Pennines.

Please note that while our goal is to appoint an MR Clinical scientist with extensive experience in MR physics and proven leadership ability at Band 8b, exceptional candidates without the required experience to be appointed at 8b may be appointed at a Band 8a initially. Progression to Band 8b will require completion of competencies within a 1 3 year period. We therefore strongly encourage early and middle career MR clinical scientists to apply for this post.

Band 8b

• Responsible for the provision of one or more IPRS services, as detailed in role descriptor, to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) and other customer Trusts in Northern England
• Provides professional leadership in area of expertise
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• Develops implements and monitors clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise
• Initiates, develops and delivers research and development activities for healthcare advancement
• Manages a team of clinical scientists and technologists delivering the service
• Contributes to service and staff development throughout NMPCE

Band 8a - Salary £57,528 - £64,750

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and organisational strategies within area of expertise
• Initiates, in collaboration with the line manager, the development and delivery of research and development activities for healthcare advancement

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Meets All Band 8b Criteria

Essential

• Honours degree (1st or 2nd class) in Physics, or equivalent
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist)
• Certificate of competence in appropriate area, as detailed in role descriptor (or application in progress)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of work area including relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of relevant quality assurance requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of clinical equipment relating to service
• Wide knowledge of ionising/non-ionising radiation protection, as appropriate to service
• Understanding of dosimetry, calibration and radiation monitoring equipment appropriate to service
• Sufficient experience to act as a certificated expert in relevant area
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising or non-ionising radiations
• Experience of developing services
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Ability to successfully manage & motivate staff
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Good report writing & presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• IT skills including databases, spreadsheets
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Membership of an appropriate professional body
• Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section
• Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff
• Experience of evaluation and procurement of clinical equipment
• Experience of performing research
• Experience of publishing research and presenting at scientific and clinical meetings

Meets All Band 8a Criteria

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must be a registered Clinical Scientist
• Experience optimising clinical MR protocols
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MR Safety Expert
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences in medicine performed and developed within the Department, to doctorate level or equivalent
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and guidance pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of MR Physics
• In-depth knowledge of MR safety, including relevant legislation and guidance
• Expert knowledge of research techniques
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians
• Advanced knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Possession of full driving licence
• Ability to undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques
• Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team
• Ability to give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other professionals

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an LPA, or UV Safety adviser
• Experience in applying for research grants
• In depth knowledge of other non-ionising radiation safety
• Understanding of MR quality assurance and calibration requirements
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of MR equipment

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4)
• *NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Support Staff or equivalent
• *Have or are willing to work towards National Level 3 qualification (e.g. ILM Level 3 or similar) or hold knowledge/ equivalent experience of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired though training
• *Have or are working towards evidence of working accurately, such the West Midlands Dispensing Accuracy Assessment or equivalent

Desirable

• *University of Leeds -- Supervisory Skills for Technical Services
• *University of Leeds -- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines
• *University of Leeds -- Cleanroom Behaviour and Comportment for Aseptic Services
• *Accuracy Checking For Dispensing Assistants (National framework)

Experience

Essential

• *Extensive experience working in aseptic services
• *In-depth practical experience of aseptic work
• *Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• *Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
• *Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
• *Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
• *Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
• *Knowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines (SaSHM) requirements
• *Knowledge of stock control systems
• *Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
• *Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste

Desirable

• *Experience in staff training
• *Supervisory experience
• *Working Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• *Experience in audit
• *Aston 5 day course in Technical Pharmacy Training in Aseptic Processes / Leeds 5 day course in Aseptic Dispensing and Preparation of Medicines or willing to complete

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Able to demonstrate clear thinking, assess and solve simple problems
• *Able to reflect on own practice and learn from experience
• *Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
• *Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written and electronically as required
• *Demonstrates ability to work to set procedures
• *Takes responsibility for own work and actions and contributes to the team success
• *Demonstrates basic I.T and keyboard skills
• *Demonstrates suitable interpersonal skills to work with other healthcare professionals and meet patient needs
• *Demonstrates ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
• *Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
• *Demonstrates accurate numeracy skills
• *Demonstrates ability to work independently
• *Demonstrates ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• *Demonstrates ability to deal with frequent interruptions e.g. bleeps/pagers
• *Self-motivated
• *Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• *Able to adapt to change
• *Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative
• *Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
• *Good time management
• *Careful and accurate in work
• *Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
• *Fair and objective
• *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
• *Good team player and able to motive others
• *Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
• *Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
• *Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
• *Ability to travel to other Trust sites
• *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• *Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values
• *Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)
• *To be able to participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rotas
• *To be able to participate in the weekend shutdown clean of the aseptic production unit

Desirable

• *Demonstrates ability to guide and train others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

32-34 Melchett Rd

32 - 34 Melchett Road

Kings Norton

West Midlands

B30 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Bed Bureau Clerk position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• NVQ LEVEL 3 customer care or equivalent. ECDL or equivalent
• Clerical experience or Experience of dealing with the general public
• Experience of working as part of a team

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication
• Good customer service
• Computer and keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Paediatric Occupational Therapist position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Graduate Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC
• HCPC registration
• Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio
• Appropriate experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist
• Previous care experience
• Core Rotations as an Occupational Therapist in a range of core areas: o Orthopaedics o Medical or Frailty Inpatients o Neurological Rehabilitation
• Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists or similar
• High level of clinical reasoning with excellent
• theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
• Demonstrate a good awareness of needs of patient and appropriate action to take
• Experience supervising junior, students, apprentices or non-registered staff
• Student Educator Course

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills, including use of an electronic patient record system
• Good written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge: community base Leasowe Millenium Centre (CH46 1PQ)

Clatterbridge Road

Wirral

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Knowledge of a broad range of administrative and coordination procedures and systems, including nonroutine processes, typically gained through training and experience to NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent qualification or experience).
• *Understanding of organisational policies, procedures and governance arrangements, and the ability to apply servicespecific requirements within an NHS environment when supporting senior managers.
• *Awareness of data protection, information governance and confidentiality standards, including relevant legislative and organisational compliance requirements.

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working in a customerfocused or publicfacing role.
• *Experience of working in an administrative or secretarial role, with the ability to support service delivery effectively.
• *Demonstrable experience of using initiative and problemsolving skills to manage routine and nonroutine administrative tasks.
• *Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and information governance in a healthcare or public sector environment.
• *Experience of supporting senior managers or leadership teams
• *Experience of managing diaries, coordinating meetings and taking accurate minutes
• *Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• *Experience of prioritising workload and managing competing demands to meet deadlines

Desirable

• *Experience of working in a busy environment
• *Experience of working in healthcare
• *Previous experience of transcribing formal minutes

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Good verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating professionalism, empathy and compassion.
• *Ability to deal professionally and confidently with enquiries from staff, patients, visitors and external contacts.
• *Good IT and keyboard skills, including the use of standard office software and electronic systems.
• *Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, multitask and meet deadlines.
• *Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• *Good timemanagement skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• *Ability to handle sensitive and sometimes stressful situations calmly and appropriately.
• *Ability to use initiative, adapt to change and work effectively in unpredictable situations.
• *Confident in working with people at all levels and contributing positively to team working.
• *Demonstrates care, compassion and respect in all aspects of work.
• *Accurate typing and document production skills.
• *Ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team to meet service needs.
• *Demonstrates an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and applies this in daily practice.
• *Mature, open and flexible approach to work.
• *Ability to travel to multiple sites as required by the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dispensing

Dispensing acute prescriptions.

Dispensing repeat prescription requests received by telephone, online, or in writing

Updating patients repeat screens on doctors instructions.

Dispensing black listed prescriptions, pricing and recording them.

Checking colleagues dispensing.

Nomad packaging and checking nomad packs.

Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy at all times.

Dispensing controlled drug prescriptions in line with regulations, practice procedures and with special care

Following all dispensary standard operating procedures

Prescriptions

Ensuring that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.

Handing out prescriptions and collecting charges as appropriate.

Taking prescription requests online, over the telephone and at the patients hatch.

Collecting private charges for black listed medications, vaccines and holiday prophylactic medication.

Ensuring that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and banked and a record kept of all financial transactions

Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions.

Completing backs of prescriptions.

Generating prescriptions.

Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when appropriate.

Liaise with Pharmacist Manager and Leven Pharmacy Staff as appropriate and to ensure the smooth and efficient running of both dispensary and pharmacy

Repeat prescription line

Stock Control

Operating efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock

Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesalers computer link.

Checking goods as and when they are delivered and recording generic details.

Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers.

Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method.

Removing out of date stock from the shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas.

Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining a temperature control record/logbook

Disposal of returned unused medicines.

Maximising dispensary profit

Other

Answering telephones

Assist with training of trainee dispensers.

Cover on reception desk if the need arises

Holiday and sickness leave cover as required.

Liaise with Reception Desk staff to ensure smooth and efficient running of both dispensary and reception

Make refreshments for doctors and staff as required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in GP dispensary / Community Pharmacy
• Must be able to evidence having dispensed in a GP dispensary or Community Pharmacy for 1000 hours during the past 5 years.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified with an NVQ 2 in Dispensing or equivalent
• GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths
• Computer literate

Employer details

Employer name

Leven & Beeford Medical Practice

Address

Doctors Surgery

Rectory Lane

Beeford

DRIFFIELD

YO25 8BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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