Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Skills

• To communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department.
• To communicate with patients and relatives in a professional and reassuring manner, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances.
• To deliver distressing news/results to patients regarding fetal abnormalities with the appropriate empathy.

Knowledge and Experience

• To undertake all ultrasound duties independently, efficiently and to provide a highly specialised clinical service.
• To produce accurate reports and formal diagnostic opinion in a timely manner based on examinations undertaken.
• To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care throughout all ultrasound specialties.
• To display competence and confidence to undertake intimate procedures including transvaginal scans ensuring relevant consent procedures have been adhered.
• To have the appropriate precise skills required for ultrasound techniques such as nuchal measurements in obstetric medicine.
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the use of highly specialised equipment.
• The post-holder will be expected to be proficient, and to teach, in the more specialised techniques practiced in ultrasound scanning and the Obstetric Unit. To be able to propose a review of clinical procedures and protocols in the department.
• To assist with the practical training and mentoring of more junior staff and student sonographers and to be capable of providing instructions/information to those staff in a motivational manner. They will also be required to train radiology registrars in ultrasound techniques.

Judgment and Analysis

• To be able to offer good clinical judgment when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves or more junior staff.

Organisational Skills

• To report and record all equipment faults. To be able to assist with the diagnosis and remedy of routine faults and assist with daily maintenance on all ultrasound imaging equipment.

Physical Skills and Requirements

• To demonstrate and employ the high degree of dexterity required to position complex equipment used in the acquisition of images. To be able to accurately manipulate and position patients to ensure most accurate diagnosis.
• To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques and apply those techniques to both patients and equipment.

Direct Patient Care

• To contribute to, and feedback from, meetings relevant to the imaging service i.e to attend MDT meetings relevant to patients who have been in their care.

Research

• To become involved in any on-going audit/research programmes as appropriate.

Service Development

• To monitor and propose amendments, where necessary, to policies and protocols in current area of work/supervision.
• To ensure that the local rules and protocols are strictly adhered to.
• To participate in the departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
• With appropriate training and experience, to oversee and manage the effective operation of any sub-modality within ultrasound. This will involve a close working relationship with the radiology team.
• To become involved in any on-going audit/research programmes as appropriate.

Personnel

• The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines.
• The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service

Please review the attached job description for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG dip Ultrasound or international equivalent or DMU
• Interest in further study and CPD including research.
• Post Grad qualification or commitment to study.
• Voluntary register held by RCT or other regulatory body (HCPC, GMC or NMC)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months
• Broad experience in ultrasound techniques including Obstetrics, Gynae, Abdominal and Small parts

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Vast experience in US (MSK, Vascular, Paeds, Obs&Gynae, General)

Desirable

• Post-grad certification (or equivalent) in a speciality area

Communication skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively to both patients and staff and in challenging circumstances

Desirable

• Evidence of E&D training, Conflict resolution training, communication training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to our detailed job description for more information.

The job description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a finite list of tasks. It may be varied from time to time after consultation with the post holder and in particular during regular job plan review where the strategic direction of the Trust or its constituent departments requires it

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent OR eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register within 6 months
• Enhanced DBS Clearance
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in acute paediatrics including all aspects of paediatric emergencies and child safeguarding and protection
• Level 3 Safeguarding training
• APLS and NLS provider
• Understanding of clinical governance audit
• Undergraduate/ postgraduate and formal bed side teaching

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility will include clinical practice, leadership and management, education, research and professional development.

The following key focus points of the role are:

1. Clinical Practice

1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of patients in your care and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

1.2 To provide comprehensive and specialist therapy assessment and diagnosis for patients with a range of highly complex presentations, by utilising advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills and specialist assessment techniques.

1.3 To work both independently and within a team structure, demonstrating leadership to manage own and team caseload. To efficiently manage a caseload and organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

1.4 To formulate and deliver an individualised and specialist care plan / therapy management programme based on advanced knowledge of evidence based practice, advanced clinical reasoning skills and a wide range of specialist treatment options. As a specialist clinician to provide a second opinion where required

2. Leadership and Management

2.1 To plan and organise time efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. To be accountable for the designated area of work.

2.2 To flexibly manage responsibilities for own complex caseload, service delivery and teaching commitments. To decide priorities for own work, balancing other patient related and professional demands and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the teams as a whole.

2.3 To manage changes in service and staffing, both planned and unpredictable, and support and facilitate staff with caseload management.

2.4 To ensure that all staff within the team have appropriate support for their clinical practice and continuing professional development through team meetings, review, supervision, appraisal, training and development. To be a role model for more junior staff members.

2.5 To assist with performance management of more junior staff, technical instructors, support workers and students as required.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in physiological sciences or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate degree (Masters or equivalent) in physiological sciences, or equivalent.
• RPGST or equivalent qualification
• Registered Clinical Scientist (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)

Experience

Essential

• 2+ years' experience working in a paediatric sleep and long-term ventilation unit in a band 6+ physiology role.
• 3 - 4 years' experience working in a sleep physiology unit.
• Experience assisting in department management, including line-management of junior staff
• Experience assisting in department operational including implementing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Experience in leading or contributing to departmental research projects
• Experience in assisting with the business development of the department

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates strong theoretical knowledge of a broad range of respiratory and sleep investigations, alongside competence in setting up, supervising, and interpreting paediatric cardiorespiratory sleep studies to AASM standards, including complex cases.
• Possesses advanced technical skills to independently troubleshoot and manage diagnostic equipment and long-term ventilation devices such as CPAP and NIV.
• Able to support patients and carers through mask fitting, education sessions, troubleshooting queries, and ongoing annual reviews, ensuring safe and effective use of therapy.
• Applies sound clinical judgement in complex situations while recognising the limits of own expertise and seeking appropriate advice when required.
• Effectively plans, organises, and manages workload including patient scheduling, while working both autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and communicating complex clinical information clearly to diverse audiences with strong IT skills.

Desirable

• Competent in the set-up, supervision, and interpretation of polysomnographic sleep studies in children to AASM standards
• Competent in performing and interpreting spirometry in children
• Ability to perform more complex lung function testing in adults and/or children

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Approachable, caring, kind and honest
• Punctual and enthusiastic
• Calm under reasonable pressure
• Good Customer Skills
• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

Other requirements

Essential

• Physical abilities such as to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (Main site); St Mary’s Hospital; Hammersmith Hospital; and West Middlesex Hospital

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates are advised to read the full job description (attached) which includes the selection criteria and details on how to apply.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• A Core-StR or SpR in a recognised specialty training programme.
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Educational Qualification e.g. PGCert or MSc

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within the NHS (at least 3 years)

Desirable

• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this Fellowship programme
• Shows a commitment to continuing professional development
• Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts

Desirable

• Research experience
• Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in London in the future
• Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Trainer Coordination

Provide functional leadership to the network of Trust Training Leads and trainers, setting expectations for trainer nomination, capability, preparedness and delivery ahead of Train-the-Trainer sessions.

Provide authoritative specialist advice to senior managers, Trust Training Leads and trainers on training governance, compliance, readiness, capability and change impacts.

Support NWL Trusts Programme team to onboard confirmed trainers with timely access to materials, the training environment, and relevant programme updates; monitor availability and escalate attendance risks promptly. Support each Trust to identify, nominate, and confirm trainers and back-ups ahead of TTT sessions.

UAT Testers training coordination

Coordinate and schedule training for identified UAT Testers.

Support Trusts and Trainers to onboard confirmed UAT testers with timely access to materials and the training environment; monitor availability and escalate attendance risks promptly.

Training Materials

Define and agree with Trusts the required end-user training materials e.g. PPT, Quick Reference Guides, Videos etc.

Set and assure programme standards for the localisation, approval, version control and publication of training materials across Trusts, ensuring content remains accurate, accessible and aligned to approved processes.

Support training content upload and manage the distribution of pre-reading materials to all attendees ahead of sessions.

Tracking & Reporting

Act as business owner for programme training information, defining data standards and controls for learner registers, role mapping, completion and readiness reporting; assure data quality and provide authoritative reporting to programme governance.

Own and resolve training risks relating to completion shortfalls, resource constraints and scheduling conflicts; determine mitigating action within delegated authority and escalate only matters requiring Programme Board decision.

Administration & Post-Go-Live

Establish and oversee programme-wide controls for bookings, attendance, completion and evaluation data; analyse findings and direct continuous improvement of training materials, delivery methods and learner support.

Coordinate training environment provisioning with technical teams and manage learner access to the Oracle Fusion ERP training environment.

Lead the planning and deployment of post-go-live learning support, including floor-walking, lunch-and-learn sessions and job aids, directing Trust Trainers and Change Champions to meet agreed adoption priorities.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate diploma-level knowledge or equivalent specialist experience in learning and development, programme/change management, business administration or a related discipline, supported by evidence of continuing professional development.
• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• Educated to A Level, NVQ level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience coordinating training in a large or multi-site organisation:
• Managing schedules, bookings, and communications across different teams at the same time.
• Significant experience of coordinating training within a large-scale transformation programme
• Experience of delivering presentations, workshops and training sessions to large and varied groups
• Understanding of ERP systems and business processes within Finance and Procurement.
• Knowledge of NHS governance, organisational structures and workforce planning.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• Significant experience of providing functional or professional leadership to a dispersed training network, setting standards and assuring capability and delivery.
• Experience of managing complex programme-wide risks, dependencies and competing resource demands, with authority to determine and implement corrective action
• Experience of developing and implementing governance frameworks, operating procedures, evaluation approaches and readiness criteria across a multi-organisational programme.

Desirable

• Previous involvement in a large technology or systems change programme
• Familiarity with finance or procurement processes in an NHS setting
• Experience of monitoring budgets or expenditure, developing forecasts and delivering value for money within delegated financial controls

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Confident using Microsoft 365 tools - particularly Outlook, Teams, and Excel - to manage information, track progress, and communicate clearly
• Comfortable producing straightforward reports and records for a management audience, with a strong attention to detail
• Experience coordinating training in a large or multi-site organisation: managing schedules, bookings, and communications across different teams at the same time.
• Highly organised and dependable, able to keep multiple workstreams moving without things falling through the cracks
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to gain engagement and commitment from stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt communication approaches to meet the needs of different audiences and learning styles
• Experience of producing high-quality written materials, including training documentation, reports, guidance notes and communications.

Desirable

• Experience supporting a training or learning function, including working with online training platforms

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Measurement of visual acuity using logMAR, and other acuity tests

Visual field tests Perform the relevant visual field test for the patient within Eye Department protocols on the Humphrey Field Analyser, liaising with Orthoptic staff where necessary in complex cases. Identify where visual fields have changed significantly, have unexpected variations, or which may indicate deterioration and to seek advice from either Medical or Orthoptic staff.

Perform routine retinal imaging using the appropriate diagnosis protocols

Perform Ocular Coherence Tomography and provide the required analysis to aid diagnosis and monitor treatment of retinal conditions

Biometry - To undertake Biometry with a high level of accuracy and speed, using both contact and non-contact methods. To ensure regular monitoring of personal accuracy and to take part in regular audit of biometry. This technique may involve an uncomfortable working position particularly with patients confined to a wheelchair.

Fundus photography To take clear accurate photographs of various eye conditions and to record the results on the computer database demonstrating knowledge of the more frequently seen ophthalmic conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Assist in the printing of all modes of ophthalmic imaging as required

Instil drops for use in ophthalmic procedures in line with current Patient Group Directions

Maintain accurate records for all clinics undertaken

Undertake pre-assessment of cataract patients and provide initial advice accordingly

Use the hospital appointment system to make appointments and deal with patient enquiries

Undertake clerical duties in administration of the intravitreal service for macular degeneration and other pathologies needing treatment

Undertake training, as required, in ophthalmic imaging and technical procedures, under the supervision of the Head Orthoptist or other designated staff.

Organisational Responsibilities

To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and professional standards and requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.

To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department

To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of the job, implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of the workplace, record and report promptly any adverse incident to the appropriate staff, and ensure that equipment in use is safe.

To comply with Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Professional and Personal Responsibilities

• To undertake measurement and evaluation of work and current practice through the use of multi-disciplinary (including Doctors, nurses, health care assistants, secretaries and optometrists) and audits within the ophthalmology department. From this to be able to make recommendations for and implement changes in practice
• Participate in staff meetings, professional clinical meetings and other courses/conferences to maintain CPD and enhance personal knowledge and skill
• Reporting for duty punctually.
• Attend such mandatory training as required within the role
• To be CRB cleared.
• To undertake any other in-house training as required by the Head Orthoptist
• Maintain and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
• Promote Health and Safety of patients, relatives and Trust staff
• There may also be a requirement to undertake other duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.

PLEASE SEE JOB DECRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Recent experience in an ophthalmic environment
• Ability to perform Humphrey Visual Field testing, OCT scan, retinal photography and biometry
• Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload
• Approachable. Polite. Flexible. Excellent communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Demonstrates an interest in the specialty
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Manual dexterity
• Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Science and Technology or equivalent

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in the specialty
• Previous experience with fluorescein angiography
• Previous experience with IOL Master and A scan ultrasound
• Previous experience with Ocular Response Analyser (ORA)

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Measurement of visual acuity using logMAR, and other acuity tests

Visual field tests Perform the relevant visual field test for the patient within Eye Department protocols on the Humphrey Field Analyser, liaising with Orthoptic staff where necessary in complex cases. Identify where visual fields have changed significantly, have unexpected variations, or which may indicate deterioration and to seek advice from either Medical or Orthoptic staff.

Perform routine retinal imaging using the appropriate diagnosis protocols

Perform Ocular Coherence Tomography and provide the required analysis to aid diagnosis and monitor treatment of retinal conditions

Biometry - To undertake Biometry with a high level of accuracy and speed, using both contact and non-contact methods. To ensure regular monitoring of personal accuracy and to take part in regular audit of biometry. This technique may involve an uncomfortable working position particularly with patients confined to a wheelchair.

Fundus photography To take clear accurate photographs of various eye conditions and to record the results on the computer database demonstrating knowledge of the more frequently seen ophthalmic conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Assist in the printing of all modes of ophthalmic imaging as required

Instil drops for use in ophthalmic procedures in line with current Patient Group Directions

Maintain accurate records for all clinics undertaken

Undertake pre-assessment of cataract patients and provide initial advice accordingly

Use the hospital appointment system to make appointments and deal with patient enquiries

Undertake clerical duties in administration of the intravitreal service for macular degeneration and other pathologies needing treatment

Undertake training, as required, in ophthalmic imaging and technical procedures, under the supervision of the Head Orthoptist or other designated staff.

Organisational Responsibilities

To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and professional standards and requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.

To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department

To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of the job, implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of the workplace, record and report promptly any adverse incident to the appropriate staff, and ensure that equipment in use is safe.

To comply with Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Professional and Personal Responsibilities

• To undertake measurement and evaluation of work and current practice through the use of multi-disciplinary (including Doctors, nurses, health care assistants, secretaries and optometrists) and audits within the ophthalmology department. From this to be able to make recommendations for and implement changes in practice
• Participate in staff meetings, professional clinical meetings and other courses/conferences to maintain CPD and enhance personal knowledge and skill
• Reporting for duty punctually.
• Attend such mandatory training as required within the role
• To be CRB cleared.
• To undertake any other in-house training as required by the Head Orthoptist
• Maintain and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
• Promote Health and Safety of patients, relatives and Trust staff
• There may also be a requirement to undertake other duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.

PLEASE SEE JOB DECRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Recent experience in an ophthalmic environment
• Ability to perform Humphrey Visual Field testing, OCT scan, retinal photography and biometry
• Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload
• Approachable. Polite. Flexible. Excellent communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Demonstrates an interest in the specialty
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Manual dexterity
• Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Science and Technology or equivalent

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in the specialty
• Previous experience with fluorescein angiography
• Previous experience with IOL Master and A scan ultrasound
• Previous experience with Ocular Response Analyser (ORA)

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The staff nurse will accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the NIC.Maintaining the philosophy, policies, standards of care and morale of the department, whilst also being aware of the importance of the role in supporting members of the emergency team, in line with the trusts PROUD values.S/he will strive to deliver high standards of care to patients and their carersS/he will continue to develop, practice and expand own general and specialist nursing skills.S/he will work with colleagues to ensure high standards of nursing care in the department.S/he will maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and be aware of medico-legal aspects of the emergency department.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Childrens Nurse
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Desirable

• PILS certificate or proof of up-to-date BLS
• Mentoring/Assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Paediatric Nurse

Desirable

• Evidence of further study.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• IV competent

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Processing departmental purchasing and suppliers invoices.

Maintain project governance documentation

Develop and maintain project directory for consultants, suppliers and contractors.

Support the procurement process on the project side for large scale contracts e.g. equipping, main construction tender

Provide secretarial support to the team.

Provide absence ad hoc cover/support if required for the E&F administrative team.

Managing/reporting and updating the project folder

Provide administrative support to the team, including:

Coordinating the ADC Programme Board Meeting and associated documentation

Coordinating the Steering Group documentation

Supporting with the administration associated with tender processes Processing/raising purchase orders

Processing payments and invoices

Chasing tender returns and tracking procurement packages

Coordinate clinical user group and key stakeholder workshops

Liaise with the architect to ensure design development workshops are arranged as per stakeholder programme, coordinating and responding to any amendments in programme

Support the sustainability and BREEAM work stream, coordinating meetings and information required in conjunction with the project support manager

Support the administration of workshops, where required

Proactively liaise with Divisions to ensure appropriate attendance at workshops

Maintain project governance documentation:

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• first degree or equivalent

Desirable

• NHS work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Conduct a nurse led clinic including the development of written protocols based on national standards, arranging investigations, reviewing results, diagnosing and referring back to a medical team as appropriate.

Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert evidence based nursing practice

Maintain a high level profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals

Develop written protocols and operational policy to support the autonomous practice of a specialist nurse conducting nurse led clinics.

Develop a deep understanding and broad knowledge of colorectal cancer and apply to patient assessment

Participate in advanced communication skills while listening and talking to patients and their significant relationships.

Utilise other members of the MDT when appropriate to facilitate comprehensive holistic assessment and care to patients

To provide professional clinical leadership and expertise to other nursing staff.

Conduct periodic audits for reporting as required nationally and within the Trust

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Degree level Qualification
• Course relevant to colorectal cancer

Desirable

• Masters level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients with colorectal cancer
• Experience of working with other multidisciplinary members
• Autonomous working
• Experience of working with electronic patient records

Desirable

• Delivering educational seminars to other staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma Physiotherapy
• Registration with HCPC as a Physiotherapist

Desirable

• Member of CSP and or involvement in professional network
• Post Graduate MSc Degree
• Post-registration courses e.g.: .Manual handling .Goal setting .Frailty and older people's rehabilitation .Student placement facilitator

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy (acute or community) as a physiotherapist.
• Previous general experience to include the following: .Older people/frailty assessment and rehabilitation .Medicine and general surgery .Orthopaedics .Falls .Dementia .Long-term conditions
• Experience teaching juniors and assistants

Desirable

• Experience working as an autonomous practitioner in a community setting
• Previous general experience to include the following: .Community working .Neurology .Pain management
• Experience teaching students

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and oral communication
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the Trust policies
• Ability to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary

Skills

Essential

• Understanding and ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills required to act as an effective professional clinician and adhere to your relevant code of conduct/practice
• Ability to plan and use assessment methods that are appropriate for complex needs, and use processes of reasoning that are based on available evidence including national guidelines such as NICE and other local and professional policies
• Ability to follow processes of reasoning which balance additional information against the overall picture of the individual's needs to confirm or deny developing hypotheses.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of intermediate care in supporting a timely discharge
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office suite for various administration tasks, including
• Working with spreadsheets document writing and email

Desirable

• Knowledge and ability to use patient record systems such as SystmOne or similar.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding and ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills required to act as an effective professional clinician and adhere to your relevant code of conduct/practice

Desirable

• Demonstrates flexibility, problem-solving, initiative and leadership skills.
• Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development
• Understanding the principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Awareness of developments in NHS and service delivery and improvement
• Evidence of maintenance of a CPD portfolio
• Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the role of an physiotherapist in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in the MDT
• Demonstrate a commitment to working with older people
• Able to demonstrate insight into the problems of disability and its effects
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of health and safety
• Acting in a personally and professionally responsible manner
• To be flexible and to be able to motivate self and others
• The ability to work under pressure and set priorities, delegate and manage own time
• The ability to work in a team
• Have insight into your own strengths and development areas with respect to the trust's values and behaviours

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Community Indepence Service

145 King Street Hammersmith and Fulham

London

W6 9XY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Adhere to and model the standards outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Promote the trusts PROUD values

Deliver safe, effective, and personalised nursing care

Support pre- and post-operative care for a range of specialties

Demonstrable experience in recognition of the deteriorating patient

Maintaining high standards of Infection control and prevention

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team

Maintain accurate and professional documentation, adhering to all clinical standards

Have awareness of resources, staffing, and equipment to meet service demands

To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care

To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed

Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a premium patient experience

To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale

To support, supervise and assess all learners, students, temporary new and junior staff within the departments

Flexibility to work shift patterns as required including long days, nights and weekend / bank holidays

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registred Nurse on NMC register
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship / Teaching / Assessing Course and experience
• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• ILS Trained
• Phlebotomy and IV cannulation trained

Experience

Essential

• Post preceptorship experience working in an inpatient setting
• Proven clinical experience within inpatient setting

Desirable

• Proven experience in Private Care setting
• Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical skills in relevant area
• Evidence of self-development
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Desirable

• Awareness of budget implications in relation to clinical care delivery
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Experience in implementing Quality Improvement Project (QIP) or equivalent

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centred care
• Acts as an advocate for patient at all times
• Ability to work full shift pattern including long days, nights, weekends & bank holidays
• Understanding of cultural differences and ability to provide care that is sensitive to the diverse needs of patients
• Ability to work well within MDT, ensuring effective teamwork

Desirable

• Awareness of customer care requirements in a private care setting
• Desire and evidence of going above - and - beyond to enhance patients 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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Clinical (TransPlus)

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary TransPlus team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals with gender dysphoria and associated sexual health needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Assessment and diagnosis
  • Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments of patients presenting with gender dysphoria, including medical, psychological, and social factors.
  • Apply recognised diagnostic frameworks and ensure assessments are conducted in a sensitive, inclusive, and non-judgemental manner.
  • Contribute to second opinions and complex case reviews where required.
• Treatment planning and ongoing care
  • Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, ensuring shared decision-making throughout.
  • Monitor patient progress, treatment outcomes, and wellbeing, adapting management plans in response to changing clinical needs.
  • Provide continuity of care across assessment, treatment, and follow-up stages.
• Hormone therapy management
  • Initiate, prescribe, and monitor gender-affirming hormone therapy in line with national guidance and local protocols.
  • Interpret laboratory results and adjust treatment regimens safely and appropriately.
  • Manage complications or side effects related to hormone therapy and escalate complex cases when required.
• Surgical referral and readiness assessment
  • Assess readiness for gender-affirming surgical interventions in line with NHS England service specifications.
  • Prepare and complete referrals for surgical services and support patients through the referral pathway.
  • Liaise with surgical providers and ensure appropriate pre- and post-operative care planning.
• Sexual and reproductive health care
  • Provide comprehensive sexual health services including risk assessment, screening, diagnosis, and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Deliver health promotion and prevention advice tailored to the needs of trans and non-binary individuals, including HIV prevention and treatment where appropriate.
  • Offer contraception and reproductive health advice relevant to individual patient needs.
  • Promote cervical screening, fertility preservation discussions and reproductive healthcare access.
• Multidisciplinary working and liaison
  • Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing staff, psychologists, GPs, and allied health professionals to ensure integrated care delivery.
  • Provide specialist advice and guidance to primary care and other healthcare professionals managing TransPlus patients.
  • Contribute to case discussions, MDT meetings, and joint care planning across services.
• Clinical governance and service development
  • Contribute to the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical pathways and protocols.
  • Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
  • Ensure all practice is compliant with Trust policies, national standards, and clinical governance frameworks.
• Supervision and leadership
  • Support and supervise junior medical staff, nursing colleagues, and other team members in delivering patient care.
  • Provide clinical guidance in the management of complex or unstable patients, including those with new diagnoses or treatment changes.
  • Act as a role model for inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based practice.
• Safeguarding and holistic care
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, including mental health, vulnerability, and social risk factors.
  • Promote a holistic approach addressing bio-psycho-social aspects of care, including signposting to relevant support services.

CESR Development Activities

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary TransPlus team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals with gender dysphoria and associated sexual health needs. Key responsibilities include:

A key objective of this post is progression towards CESR in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health or HIV and Sexual Health.

The Fellow will receive protected time for:

Clinical Competency Development

• • Developing competencies mapped to the current CSRH/HIV and Sexual Health curriculum.
  • Undertaking supervised clinical sessions across sexual and reproductive health services where required.
  • Expanding experience in contraception, menopause, abortion care, safeguarding and integrated SRH services as appropriate to individual CESR requirements.

Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance

• • Leading quality improvement projects relevant to TransPlus and/or CSRH/HIV/Sexual Health services.
  • Participating in clinical audit cycles.
  • Contributing to guideline development, policy reviews and pathway redesign.
  • Presenting governance work locally and nationally.

Research and Service Evaluation

• • Participating in research studies, service evaluations and outcome projects.
  • Supporting dissemination of findings through presentations and publications where possible.
  • Developing experience in critical appraisal and evidence-based practice.

Teaching and Education

• • Delivering teaching to multidisciplinary colleagues, trainees and students.
  • Organising educational activities.
  • Developing evidence of educational leadership and supervision.
  • Participating in departmental teaching programmes.

Leadership and Management

• • Attending relevant leadership and management meetings.
  • Contributing to service development initiatives.
  • Developing experience of workforce planning, governance and operational management.
  • Building evidence in line with CESR domains relating to leadership and professionalism.

Portfolio Development

• • Maintaining a CESR portfolio aligned to GMC requirements.
  • Meeting regularly with educational supervisors.
  • Collecting workplace-based assessments and supporting evidence.
  • Developing a structured personal development plan.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or MFSRH (or working towards this)
• Evidence of progress towards CESR in CSRH/HIV/Sexual Health or commitment to pursuing CESR

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience in a Medical Specialty or Accident and Emergency
• Experience in GUM / HIV or SRH medicine
• Experience of audit and Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Experience in gender medicine
• Teaching and supervision experience

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of gender diversity and dysphoria, and the clinical and social interventions for the relief of gender dysphoria
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity towards LGBT+ people
• Ability to develop and manage a CESR portfolio

Desirable

• Competence in the management of hormone therapy and gender specific health issues
• Good professional knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

56 Dean Street

London

W1D 6AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in, and provide committed acute medical inpatient and outpatient care, with post-take rounds occurring on the morning post-take.

Facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient Respiratory services.

Be expected to cover for absent consultant colleagues within the Department to allow for annual and study leave.

Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements.

Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Respiratory medicine, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions.

Be educationally responsible for training and appraisal of junior staff.

Demonstrate a continuing commitment to research, audit and evaluation in respiratory medicine.

Develop communication and other non-clinical aspects of respiratory services.

Actively participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the WMUH.

See internal referrals from colleagues within WMUH.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and MRCP
• On specialist register or within 6 months of completion for CCT in Respiratory Medicine
• The candidate should be accredited in General Medicine
• MBBS or equivalent registerable medical qualification
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.

Desirable

• Sub-speciality interest

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of broad based training experience in General Medicine
• Experience in audit and research

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• High level of Respiratory Skills
• Competent Leadership, Organisational, Communication, professional and personal skills to undertake the role of Consultant.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduate trainees
• Willingness and ability to participate in the on-call rota
• IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the government's agenda for its modernisation
• IT skills and computer literacy
• Awareness of local needs and issues
• Publications in Respiratory Medicine

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:1. Clinical Support Role:1.1.1 Under direct supervision assist with the delivery of care plan as described by theRegistered Nurse1.1.2 Assist patients with their care needs as required reporting any change in the patientscondition to the registered nurse1.1.3 Support the Registered Nurse and other health professionals with themobilization or transfer of patients1.1.4 Develop awareness of patients in pain and discomfort and report any changes in thepatients condition to the registered Nurse1.1.5 Have an awareness of patients dietary needs, delivering meals, providing patients withdrinks where necessary and providing assistance with eating and drinking if required1.1.6 Demonstrate an understanding of the different needs of individual patients and their carers/ families

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills at Level 1

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications in Relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Recent 6mths NHS experience of working in a patient/client care setting environment
• Insight into the HCA role
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an Acute Hospital Setting

Guidance

Essential

• Possess ability to work on own and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital Trust

West Middlesex University Hospital & Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

Twickenham Road & Fulham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide a customer focused service dealing with all patients or visitors in an efficient, polite and courteous manner
• Support the delivery of a high quality healthcare service ensuring that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery
• Handle queries from patients/relatives confidentially and sensitively; refer clinical related queries to appropriate staff
• Interact with patients and relatives in distress in a sensitive and empathetic manner
• Take and relay as appropriate, telephone enquiries and messages , using initiative and prioritising skills when disseminating information
• Update patient details on PAS as appropriate, checking all demographic details on arrival or departure
• Oversee the work of more junior staff and ensure work objectives are being met on a day-to-day basis and demonstrate duties to new starters
• Ensure all procedures are followed re data capture for service specific outcomes.
• Ensure all paperwork is filed appropriately
• Arrange interpreter and transport services where indicated
• Adhere to trust-wide standard operating procedures and policies developed for clinical administrative processes and participate in their development
• Provide cover across the POD as and when required
• Provide an excellent standard of service to patients at all times
• Ensure the availability of all necessary documents (including forms, patient information leaflets and questionnaires) labels, continuation sheets

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Proven experience of dealing with complex telephone calls
• Experience in working as part of a team

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise and organise work load
• To be able to work as part of a team

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with patients and other staff
• Work well as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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