Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
• Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area
• Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
• Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trustpolicies and objectives
• Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
• Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
• Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
• Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices
• Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care
• Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate
• Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate
• Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives
• Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience
• Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives
• Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values
• Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention
• Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues
• Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others

Leadership and Management

• Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice
• Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate
• Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control
• Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of manager
• Participate in senior nurse / unit on call rota / bleep holder (some areas, eg paediatrics) as appropriate
• Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values
• Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust
• Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas
• Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff
• Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values
• Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners
• Provide clinical support and guidance to staff
• Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff
• Initiate action on complaints & incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution
• Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills
• Undertake appraisals of staff, following training
• Chair team meetings as required
• Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager
• Have a working knowledge of budget arrangements for area, focussing on cost effectiveness and quality, to ensure maximum use of resource
• Understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects

Education and Research

• Participate in the education of all learners within their area
• Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate
• Identify and respond to learning needs for area
• Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values
• Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills
• Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area
• Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc
• Apply and encourage others to utilise evidence based practice and relevant research findings in practice
• Identify areas of nursing / midwifery research within their area that will be of benefit, and encourage and educate other staff to recognise the importance of research

Professional development

• Maintain professional registration
• Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date
• Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times.
• Role model Trust values at all times

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

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Successfully completed or willingness to undertake teaching/assessing course
• Evidence of professional development
• Relevant specialist courses/training

Desirable

• HIV course
• Sexual health course
• Counselling course
• Working towards a BSc/ MSc
• Relevant specialist courses/training including a recognised Family Planning qualification
• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration sexual health or HIV experience at Band 5 level
• Wide variety of clinical experience
• Proven management experience
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc
• Experience of health promotion and education
• Relevant post registration sexual health or HIV experience at Band 5 level
• Evidence of working with staff from different professional disciplines
• Awareness of HR issues
• Able to utilise evidence in practice
• To be competent in the independent STI management of asymptomatic and symptomatic patients or the management of patients living with HIV infection
• Experience of managing/coordinating team work
• Experience in issuing medicine using PGD's
• Proven management experience

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision
• Experience in gynaecology, HIV, counselling, research, working in outreach settings and other experience related to the speciality or willing to undertake training
• Evidence of practice development
• Participation in audit/research
• Management training
• Experience in working with young people under the age of 16
• Recent experience of providing contraceptive care
• LARC training / willingness to undertake

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Current experience as either a sexual health (GU/FP)nurse alternatively current experience in a HIV inpatient or outpatient setting
• Venepuncture
• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of budgets
• Experience of data
• Microscopy
• Cervical Cytology
• Cryotherapy
• Assessing Fraser Competence
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
• Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
• Commitment to quality initiatives and research
• Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Computer literacy skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of HIV and related issues
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret and utilise numerical and financial information
• Proven management, leadership and supervisory skills
• Human Resource management

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

10 Hammersmith Broadway

10 Hammersmith Broadway

London

W6 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of echocardiographic services across the trust including departmental sites and at point of care and community locations.
• Cooperate in the provision of an evolving and flexible service (with possible altering shift patterns and occasional weekend working). Appropriate consultation prior to any proposed alterations to working patterns will be given.
• Perform all echocardiographic studies to departmental protocols & relevant society standards/guideline, including transthoracic adult, bubble, contrast (LVO), exercise (treadmill and bike) and pharmacological stress tests utilising a range of techniques.
• Perform accurate and reproducible standard and advanced echocardiographic measurements to departmental and relevant society standards/guidelines
• Perform complex analysis techniques to image acquisitions for 3D volumetric quantification and 2D strain.
• Interpret echocardiographic findings and produce timely signed off diagnostic reports to departmental and relevant society standards.
• Provide technical assistance in the performance of transoesophageal echocardiographic tests and cardiac investigations relevant to your specialist field.
• Monitor vital signs and provide airways management during transoesophageal tests.
• Obtain and maintain competency in IV cannulation
• Perform IV cannulation on patients in preparation for contrast (LVO), bubble and pharmacological stress echocardiography.
• Accurately perform 12 lead electrocardiograms, non-invasive BP, O2 sats and height and weight measurements
• Interpret 12 lead electrocardiograms
• Co-operate with the need for occasional but necessary overtime working to ensure that any procedure in progress can be completed safely, in the usual fashion. Such extra working time being compensated for by time off in lieu or overtime payment).
• Maintain proficiency in echocardiography and other technical skills adopting best practice and current guidelines.
• Hold and maintain BSE/ESCVI or equivalent accreditations in echocardiography.
• Hold and maintain ILS certification.
• Know the location of resuscitation equipment, be familiar with its operation and participate in its daily check. Ensuring that this equipment is available prior to commencement of an investigation.
• Know how to summon the hospital resuscitation team.
• Prioritise and manage individual caseloads based on clinical urgency and service efficiency.
• Assist in the daily management of the echocardiography service, including the clinical prioritisation of inpatients and urgent outpatients, responding to a clinical and report queries and when required scheduling patient appointments.
• Clean ultrasound systems, probes, accessories and associated items in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and departmental and trust policy.
• Identify stock needs and assist in maintaining stock levels.
• Be responsible for the safe use of medical equipment within your role. Reporting to the line manager and EMBE of any faults or concerns
• Assist in the supervision and training of other cardiac physiologists, students and junior doctors, in their area of individual expertise.
• Understand and participate in clinical audit
• Assist in research and development in the department
• Attend and participate in departmental and team meetings.
• Maintain all trust mandatory training
• Adhere to mandatory training standards for frequent moving and handling of patients and equipment.
• Use PPE when indicated as per trust policy

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
• BSE/EACVI Accreditation (or equivalent)
• Evidence of continued professional Development
• BLS

Desirable

• ILS

Experience

Essential

• Performing and reporting transthoracic echocardiograms consummate with a Band 7 post
• Performing imaging and reporting stress echocardiograms with limited supervision

Desirable

• Providing technical assistance in the performance of transoesophageal echocardiography
• Performing IV cannulation
• Performing 12 lead ECG's
• Mentorship of trainee staff

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to cope with heavy workload
• IT literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

• To receive all patients and other visitors into the department in a professional, polite and friendly manner.
• To work in our Call Centre on a shift/rotational basis answering calls from patients, booking appointments or referring to clinical staff.
• To code patients after attendance for income and public health statistics.
• To advise patients of current and approximate waiting times in liaison with nursing and medical team and ensure patients are made aware of any relevant information.
• When on reception, update pt. DNAs and attend patients using the Cerner, and GUM EPR systems.
• To enter all new patients full details accurately onto appropriate systems
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate patients demographic detail and report any duplicate patient registrations to the Service Delivery Manager.
• To manage all calls efficiently and professionally within the identified performance standards.
• To note any change in circumstances e.g. GP contact details and addresses are entered onto EPR. Check with the patient at every visit that all the above information is accurate
• To accurately attend all GUM patients as a new, follow up, reschedule or rebook based on their last visit.
• To accurately process all new HIV patients onto Cerner under a medical number.
• To effectively diffuse difficult situations with patients and refer to the Reception Supervisor or Nurse in Charge.
• To arrange and book any additional services that may be required by patients attending the clinic e.g. transport or interpreting services.
• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times, keeping patients information private and only allowing access to it by authorised staff.
• Responsible for ensuring that all clinics are encountered, and RTT outcomes are recorded.
• To take part in audits of outpatient activity as required.
• To work a flexible Rota system for the Service, including late clinics and weekends where necessary and providing clerical support to other directorate services where needed
• Undertake other administration and reception duties at the discretion of the Clinic Manager.
• Contribute to Service development of the HIV/GUM Directorate e.g. being involved in multi-disciplinary audit/development groups

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent standard of spoken and written English
• Recognised qualification in customer care NVQ level 3 or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public in a customer facing or administrative role
• Accurate computer data entry skills
• Clerical/ reception/ administration experience
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Sexual Health/ HIV
• Previous experience of working within a health care setting and using NHS information/ IT systems

skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent telephone skills
• Excellent keyboard and IT skills including use of Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of need for confidentiality and information governance in a health care environment particularly in an HIV/GUM setting
• To be able to manage difficult situations Able to prioritize workload

Desirable

• Worked previously in an NHS outpatient area or an equivalent NHS setting such as Primary care
• Experience of working with patients in an NHS setting
• Able to be confident and professional when dealing with patients behaviour
• Familiar with NHS computer appointment and booking systems

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

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

Support the delivery of a high-quality decontamination service that meets national standards, Trust policies, and regulatory requirements.

Ensure compliance with HTM 01-06, infection prevention and control standards, and local decontamination procedures.

Participate in quality assurance programmes, audits, and accreditation processes to maintain service standards.

Maintain accurate and complete records to ensure full traceability of endoscopes and associated equipment.

Report incidents, near misses, equipment faults, and non-conformities in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Assist in the investigation of incidents and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and service development projects within the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit.

Support the monitoring and review of key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics.

Participate in competency assessments, training programmes, and mandatory updates to maintain professional standards.

Promote a culture of patient safety, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.

Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, COSHH requirements, and Trust policies.

Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and local working practices.

Person Specification

desirible -

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of service
• Experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices-surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes; using traceability systems, decontamination equipment and independent monitoring system

Desirable

• Experience of working with the NHS

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

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

1. To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance

2. Attend regular departmental team meetings.

3. To attend any training as required.

4. To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service

5. Required to work weekends, bank holidays and participate in the departments on-call schedule.

Person Specification

Desirable

Essential

• Experience of working with the NHS

essential

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices-surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes; using traceability systems, decontamination equipment and independent monitoring system

Desirable

• Experience of working with the NHS
• Basic IT Knowledge

essential

Essential

• Open and honest

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 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

Roles and responsibilities

• Book patient appointments on Cerner
• Reschedule appointments on Cerner
• Directly work with the midwives to deal with patient queries
• Answer the buzz to allow patient and visitors in the department ensuring you are being vigilant in who is coming in and out of the department
• 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

Desirable

• A-level English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Proven experience of dealing with complex telephone calls
• Demonstrable experience of maintaining a professional attitude in a pressured environment
• Experience in working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience if working in an administrative capacity within the NHS

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Competent working knowledge of windows based computer systems
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise and organise work load
• Ability to use own initiative
• To be able to work as part of a team
• Able to file accurately and pay attention to detail

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS processes
• Knowledge of Cerner workflows

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

Fulham

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary To be responsible for and coordinate the day to day delivery of physiotherapy provision within the paediatric community team based at Parkview Health Centre and when required at the Chelsea & Westminster hospital . To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload and maintain up to date physiotherapy records To work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing a holistic service to the child and their family/carer To use evidence based principles/current best practice and specialist skills to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions and to ensure that all junior members of your team do likewise To participate in CPD and other developmental activities and encourage all members of your team to do accordingly To be responsible for the supervision, teaching and day to day line management of allocated junior staff and students on clinical placement To participate in or lead service development projects including research and audit

Main Duties

To undertake highly specialised physiotherapy assessments, using appropriate therapy techniques and therapeutic handling skills to form diagnoses and/or establish impairments/disabilities. To use good communication skills to agree therapy goals with individual patients and families/carers and school staff using previous experience to ensure goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, resourced and appropriately timed. To monitor and evaluate treatment measuring progress to ensure effective intervention and identify when treatment requires modifying. To use in-depth clinical reasoning, comprehensive understanding of complex paediatric conditions, and wide-ranging knowledge of treatment options to plan and implement individual therapy programmes and treatment protocols, using highly developed therapy treatment techniques and therapeutic handling skills that are age appropriate. To support more junior staff in the development of their assessment, treatment and clinical reasoning skills to ensure a high standard of care.

Please see attached job description for full role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Physiotherapy qualification

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Member of CSP and paediatric special interest group
• Evidence of recent post-graduate education and/or qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of Band 6 (or equivalent) working in paediatrics including early intervention, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic and complex needs giving caseload examples
• Demonstrates experience of orthotic provision including concise examples
• Demonstrates evidence of using paediatric outcome measures including concise examples
• Demonstrates evidence of appraisal and supervision of junior staff including concise examples

Desirable

• Experience working as a Band 7 in Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Demonstrates experience of involvement in service development and/or audit including concise examples

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge of paediatric assessment and treatment interventions including concise examples
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills including concise examples
• Able to work independently and monitor workload of team
• Demonstrates knowledge of statutory requirements and legislation relating to children and families including specific examples on how this has impacted your previous work

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research or audit including concise examples

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

Clinical

Provide strong clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high-quality patient care, ensuring all practice aligns with Trust values, objectives and evidence-based standards. Lead on the delivery of complex clinical care within the designated area, acting as an expert practitioner and a point of escalation for clinical decision-making.

Ensure the safe custody, administration and management of medicines in accordance with Trust policies, legal requirements and best practice guidelines. Promote and maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff, adhering to infection prevention and control standards, health and safety legislation, and organisational policies.

Take responsibility for effective patient flow and bed management, ensuring timely admissions, transfers and discharges while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. Provide sound, evidence-based clinical advice and guidance to both patients and staff, supporting informed decision-making.

Maintain a clear understanding of clinical escalation processes. Contribute actively to the Trusts clinical governance framework, promoting high standards of care through risk management, audit, and adherence to policies and procedures, including safeguarding requirements.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care. Monitor and evaluate standards of care in line with CQC requirements and Trust objectives, taking action to address any gaps or risks.

Ensure delivery of an excellent patient experience, promoting dignity, respect and compassion at all times. Support the collection, analysis and dissemination of quality indicators and performance data to drive service improvement. Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring equipment is fit for use and staff adhere to safety protocols.

Promote patient safety initiatives, including falls prevention, and take a lead role in identifying, managing and preventing safeguarding concerns. Maintain awareness of current clinical developments and innovations, actively promoting best practice within the team.

Leadership and Management

Manage day-to-day staffing and rota coordination to ensure safe staffing levels and effective skill mix. Regularly undertake the role of shift coordinator to oversee clinical operations and patient care delivery. Ensure staff consistently adhere to Trust protocols, policies and standards of care.

Take operational responsibility for the ward or department in the absence of the manager, including participation in senior nurse or on-call rotas where applicable. Lead and manage the clinical team, fostering a positive, supportive and high-performing culture aligned with Trust values.

Develop effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and departments, promoting clear communication and collaboration. Support workforce planning by contributing to staffing allocation and off-duty rota planning to meet service needs.

Participate in the induction and orientation of new staff, ensuring they are supported to integrate effectively into the team. Act as a professional role model, demonstrating leadership, accountability and adherence to standards.

Supervise and support qualified and unqualified staff, learners and students, providing clinical guidance, mentorship and performance feedback. Act as a clinical resource, supporting continuous professional development within the team.

Manage and respond to complaints, incidents and risks, contributing to investigations and implementing learning to improve service delivery. Participate in recruitment and selection processes, and undertake staff appraisals following appropriate training.

Chair team meetings as required and contribute to service development initiatives and projects. Maintain awareness of budgetary considerations, promoting cost-effective use of resources without compromising quality of care. Support and manage change effectively, ensuring successful implementation of new practices and service improvements.

Education and Research

Actively contribute to the education and development of all learners within the clinical area. Support preceptorship programmes and provide supervision, mentorship and guidance to pre-registration and newly qualified staff.

Identify learning needs within the team and develop or facilitate training opportunities aligned with Trust priorities. Encourage the development of teaching skills among staff and contribute to training needs analysis.

Participate in and support research activities, clinical audits and service improvement projects.

Engage in clinical supervision, both as a participant and supervisor, supporting reflective practice and professional growth.

Professional Development

Maintain active professional registration and ensure all mandatory training and appraisal requirements are up to date. Develop and work towards a personal development plan, demonstrating continuous learning and achievement of objectives.

Ensure consistent adherence to Trust policies, procedures and professional standards, acting as a role model for best practice and organisational values at all times.

Communication

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, ensuring all interactionsparticularly those that are complex, sensitive or potentially contentiousare handled in a professional, inclusive and constructive manner. Tailor communication to meet the needs of patients, families and colleagues, taking into account any barriers such as language, culture, level of understanding or health conditions.

Promote open, honest and respectful communication within the team and across multidisciplinary services to support high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous improvement

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Experience - Significant endoscopy experience in Therapeutic procedures, Wide variety of clinical experience. Expert at assisting with variety of endoscopy procedures. Ability to lead a procedure room co-ordinate session. Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice. Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc. Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 level
• Skills and Knowledge - Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness. Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others Commitment to quality initiatives and research Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload Computer literacy skills
• Education and Qualifications- Registered Nurse (Adult) Diploma in Higher Education Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience Teaching / Mentorship qualification
• Personal Qualities - Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect, kindness and excellence Enthusiastic and motivated Effective team member Self-starter and able to work on own initiative Able to remain calm under pressure Able to act as a patient's advocate Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values PROUD
• Physical Requirements - Ability to work full shift and weekends Work in an environment with X-rays - able to wear lead aprons

Desirable

• Experience- Senior Band 5 level Significant experience in interventional endoscopy procedures Experience of clinical supervision Proven management experience
• Skills and Knowledge - Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator Knowledge of budgets Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit Experience of risk management / assessment

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

To provide professional leadership and line management to senior Nursing/ Midwifery staff including ward and departmental Sisters & Charge Nurses/ Midwives, Clinical Nurse/ Midwifery Specialists and Advanced Practitioners.

To ensure that all direct reports have an annual appraisal with periodic reviews, and have a current personal development plan (PDP).

To develop and lead a recruitment and retention strategy for Nursing/ Midwifery and Support Workers in collaboration with the Divisional Human Resource Team, Divisional Nurse/ Head of Midwifery and ward/ departmental leads.

To participate in the recruitment of staff to meet the needs of the service, in liaison with ward and department leads, and the Divisional Human Resources team as appropriate.

To ensure that staff records are maintained by the Ward/ Department Manager and that the registration status of Nurses/ Midwives is verified, taking appropriate action when staff fail to maintain this.

To manage any issues of performance, capability and conduct relating to direct reports in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, in liaison with the Divisional Human Resources tea

To support and advise direct reports in the management of conflict, performance, capability and conduct issues within their teams and services in liaison with the Divisional Human Resources team and to undertake HR investigations and disciplinary hearings as and when required

To act as a role model in promoting equality of opportunity amongst staff in line with the Trusts Equality and Diversity policy as well as conducting equality impact assessments on policy and/or service changes.

To enable consultation, engagement and ownership amongst Ward and Departmental Leads, ensuring that they are informed of organisational and divisional changes and that their views and concerns are represented.

To ensure that local policies, protocols and guidelines are developed and reviewed to reflect best practice, and that staff are informed of changes and work within these

To participate in the business planning process for the Division/Directorate in liaison with the Divisional Management Team, participate in forming business cases and lead in related practice / service developments across the Trust

To lead the review and re-design of patent pathways and services to ensure that these meet the changing needs of patients whilst optimising resources.

To establish the views of patients and families, promote patient and public involvement in the evaluation and improvement of services and be responsible for the review of patient satisfaction surveys to influence service development.

To enable multi professional and multi agency collaborative working to support service and practice development which is centred on the needs of patients.

To oversee Ward and Departmental Leads in the effective management of pay and non pay budgets for the Division/ Directorate ensuring the efficient and effective use of staffing resources and supplies to achieve a balanced budget.

Review and monitor roster arrangements to ensure most effective and efficient use of the staffing resource. Ensuring that rosters are approved in line with the Trusts roster policy.

To participate in the Trustwide Establishment Review process taking lead responsibility for ensuring the ward areas are compliant with the process and ensuring timely provision of information in line with the review expectations and National Quality Board Requirements

To investigate complaints and prepare responses to any issues or concerns raised by patients and families in liaison with the M-PALS and Complaints Team as requested by the Divisional Nurse/ Head of Midwifery.

To ensure potential risks for staff, patients and visitors are identified and that incident reporting procedures are adhered to. To conduct investigations into adverse Incidents and ensure appropriate action is taken.

In agreement with the Lead Nurse/Divisional Nurse/Head of Midwifery, represent the division at appropriate Trustwide meetings and take the lead on specific streams of work as required.

To participate in Divisional, Trust and external meetings and represent the Divisional Nurse/ Head of Midwifery when required.

To participate in providing a 7 day clinical service with other Matrons and act in the absence of the Divisional Nurse/ Head of Midwifery and provide cross cover for other Divisional Senior Nurses as required.

Clinical

To work in clinical practice for a minimum of 20 percent of the time, providing clinical expertise and leadership to the team.

To undertake daily ward rounds and obtain real time patient feedback; liaise with the person in charge of the unit to assess the environment with regards to cleanliness and clinical standards.

To ensure the provision of safe, high quality care and treatment for all patients which is delivered within agreed standards, protocols and guidelines.

To monitor performance across wards and departments against agreed nursing/ Midwifery and clinical indicators and to plan improvement and development in liaison with Ward and Department leads.

To ensure that there is a robust approach to clinical incident reporting, investigation and action planning.

To ensure that policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control are followed and that practice is audited in line with the Trust approach.

To ensure that policies and procedures relating to Medicines Management are followed and that practice is audited in line with the Trust approach.

To ensure that standards of environmental cleaning are maintained in liaison with the Trust Estates and Facilities Service, and that corrective action is taken if this falls below defined standards

To ensure that the standard of clinical documentation is maintained and that this is audited in line with Trust guidelines.

To participate in the ongoing development of clinical data systems

To identify opportunities for the team to develop their roles and scope of practice to meet the evolving needs of patients and the service.

To ensure clinical representation in appropriate Trust forums and working groups, and the dissemination of information across the service.

To provide mentorship, coaching, supervision and shadowing opportunities to individuals in order to support their development

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE POST

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience
• Master degree or equivalent experience
• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration clinical experience within the specialty
• Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of developing policies and protocols
• Experience in staff recruitment, appraisal and personal development planning
• Experience in managing performance, capability, sickness, grievance, and disciplinary processes
• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Experience in investigating and responding to incidents and complaints
• Budgetary management experience

Desirable

• Experience of leading service development projects
• Experience in skill-mix review and workforce planning
• Experience in business planning
• Understanding of quality assurance and experience in leading change, innovation and practice development
• Experience of disseminating work through presentation and publication
• Experience in conducting research / implementing findings

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current initiatives and developments related to the specialty
• Knowledge of key performance measures relating to the specialty
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Competent in use of Outlook, Word, Excel and relevant PAS / clinical applications
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Understands the implications of equality and diversity in practice

Desirable

• Skills in data analysis
• Skills in service redesign (e.g. QI methodology)

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

Isleworth

TW7 6TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key partners and communication

Develop excellent working relationships with the all partners, wider service networks including the High Intensity Use service teams, voluntary sector, GP practices, adult social care, hospitals, community pharmacists and other members of the MDT and the NWL HIU Programme

Build and maintain effective relationships with Information, Advice and Guidance Services

Share learnings from the project with community based staff to promote safe practice and sustainability

Maintain good communication with clients and, where appropriate, their families/carers

Present highly complex information about the project, initiatives and service providers to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting

To produce marketing materials, attend event and outreach where necessary to promote the service

Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

SERVICE DELIVERY

Work with commissioner colleagues and the wider HIU staff workforce, to support a review of local demand for this cohort (i.e. Primary Care and A&E services)

Act as the central point of contact for all referrals to the community/Primary Care HIU service aspect

Provide information, advice and guidance to referred stakeholders including signposting where appropriate

Support clinical staff to develop and upload personalised plans with clients to IT systems (i.e. Universal Care Plans, personalised care plans)

Develop and maintain a patient database

Engage with NWL GP practices and Primary Care Networks on a regular basis

To monitor developments within Primary Care and for HIU services at a national-level and to ensure that this is fed in, where possible to local activity.

Adhere to all relevant internal policies and procedures and ensure compliance with data Protection, Health and safety and safeguarding policy and best practice

To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment

Constantly strive for providing efficient, high quality care to identify underlying issues relating to demand and barriers for patients

Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive patient information

Determine links to existing projects, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements building in contingency as necessary

Where required, support the HIU workforce to produce tools and models for client engagement that address wellbeing, asset mapping, signposting, empowerment, and self-help

Monitoring, report and evaluation

Plan, develop and implement methods and processes with the HIU workforce, to support the evaluation of service demand and patient outcomes

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service against agreed targets

Support the development of quarterly and annual reports for the service, including information that demonstrates the qualitative and quantitative benefits delivered

Document any gaps in service provision for the High Intensity Use cohort

Drafting reports and summarising issues, patient outcomes, and providing progress reports for NWL HIU Programme (i.e. NWL Integrated Care Board)

Person Specification

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

Essential

• Proven record of excellent written and verbal communication and
• interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload and show initiative to complete tasks independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent motivational and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and familiar with IT systems.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills. Able to interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner.
• High level of self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach.

Desirable

• A commitment to improving patient care.
• Experience providing advice/signposting to staff.
• Long-term conditions training
• Welfare Rights basic training
• Vulnerable adults awareness
• Car user (to travel between more than one GP practice) when required

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative duties.
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of working with confidential information
• and an understanding of service user confidentiality.
• Worked in a multi-disciplinary setting where influence and negotiation is required.
• Knowledge/familiarity with medical terminology.
• Worked in a busy and demanding environment whilst delivering in a timely manner.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with patients with mental health and/or addictions.
• Experience in use of databases.

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE.
• Specialist knowledge/interest acquired through training and extended courses related to healthcare.

Desirable

• Can demonstrate knowledge of health inequalities and health disparities. Understanding of health and social care processes and current issues facing the NHS.
• Knowledge of homelessness, substance misuse and mental health.
• An understanding of the local borough population.
• Knowledge on how to access social support in the clients local area and how to access support.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to establish credibility and develop and maintain effective working relationships with both clients and the wider team.
• Excellent inter-personal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Desirable

• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking 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

West London GP Federation

Address

Community Clinic 2,

St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing,

Exmoor Street, London,

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description

Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.

Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.

Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.

Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Nursing diploma/ 1st degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
• Evidence of Continuing professional development and education
• Post graduate studies in Diabetes care and management
• Willingness to undertake Non-medical prescribing
• Insulin PUMP K

Desirable

• Experience caring for women / people with diabetes or gestational diabetes
• Leadership/management qualification
• Accredited Diabetes module

Experience

Essential

• Experience in mentoring students and in being a sign off mentor
• Experience and participation in research and audit and dissemination of findings
• Participate in risk management and investigations
• Expertise and teaching in all areas of nursing care
• Influence policy setting
• Leadership experience
• Experience in Pump set and management

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in working with clients with diabetes and gestational diabetes
• Attendance at relevant Diabetes groups or networks
• Demonstrable leadership/managerial knowledge and ability

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of specialist diabetes clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
• Manage and resolve conflict.
• Participation in Selection and recruitment of staff
• Ability to support service users, families and carers in dealing with diabetes in pregnancy
• Act as a positive role model for all staff and students
• Support and encourage junior staff in professional growth and confidence
• Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance relating to Diabetes and gestational diabetes
• To foster harmonious working relationships within the multidisciplinary team

Personal qualities

Essential

• Team player, Reliability and Integrity
• Caring compassionate attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to flexible working
• Leadership qualities

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

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

Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University 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

Professional

Maintain and develop up-to-date evidence based professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC legislation and recommendations. Promote and role model positive professional behaviour.

To abide by the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards (2012). As a Registered Midwife, you are personally accountable for development of your practice.

Maintain and develop high standards of research-based midwifery care.

Implement Trust policies and protocols utilising significant discretion to work within a set of defined parameters and ensure that all care is carried out within the agreed standard and policy. Participate in up-dating and revising of policies and guidelines as appropriate.

Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with hospital and community midwifery based staff as well as other professional groups. Liaise effectively with the Professional Midwifery Advocates and demonstrate an understanding of their role.

Have awareness of the pressure and workload on professional colleagues and manage the existing resources as required on a daily basis.

Actively promoting the implementation of service developments and quality initiatives to enhance service provision.

The post holder is aware and identifies concerns relating to child protection (Childrens Act, 1989) liaising with the Named Midwife for Child Protection and the multidisciplinary team.

To show regard and respect for different ethnic, cultural and religious beliefs within the provision of all aspects of midwifery care.

Show an awareness and understanding of vulnerable adults at risk and the processes and support mechanisms available. This midwife will seek advice from the senior midwife in all instances.

Clinical

Act as an autonomous practitioner in all areas of normal midwifery practice as guided by the Midwives Rules and Standards (2012). This role encompasses the care given during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period.

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the total care to women/mothers and babies throughout their pregnancy and birth journey

Act as a role model providing preceptorship for newly qualified midwives.

Give advice, care and support to women and birthing people autonomously through regular antenatal clinics.

Maintain competence in, manage and co-ordinate emergency procedures which require knowledge and expertise whilst awaiting medical assistance.

Record and report all adverse clinical risks utilising the appropriate incident reporting system and forms.

Assume responsibility for the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with the Trust policies and statutory rules/ guidelines.

Identify areas for research, audit and development. Initiate and participate in research and clinical audit programmes. Encourage and motivate other midwives to participate in audit and research. Encourage and develop new approaches to practice.

Ensure relevant research findings are integrated into the practices and policies. Encourage and take an active role in the evaluation of new approaches to practice.

Work with social workers and the primary health care team, formatting reports or attending Social Services Case Conferences as a delegated responsibility of the senior case holding midwife in conjunction with the vulnerable womens lead midwife.

Education

Participate in the setting, maintaining and reviewing of standards of midwifery practice. Participate in the teaching and orientation of learners and new members of staff.

To provide the effective mentoring/associate mentoring and assessment of student midwives and ensure that appropriate records and reports on student progress are available to the relevant University.

Disseminate professional and clinical knowledge to colleagues. Encourage and develop innovation in practice.

Ensure that appropriate health education is provided for women and their families making full use of available resources. Introducing new developments and practices as necessary.

Participate in Trust mandatory training programmes, including MOMS.

Play an active role in the planning and provision of parent education and information programmes.

Legal

Observe Midwives Rules and Standards (2012) as dictated by the NMC.

Ensure working conditions are safe, in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act. Be aware of and abide by local infection control policies and procedures.

Attend annual core and mandatory training.

Maintain contemporaneous and concise records with due regard to maintaining client confidentiality.

Management

Promote effective personal management of time and resources to provide a safe midwifery service. Refer to the senior midwife or midwifery manager for support in the work place.

To be aware of the financial resources in the defined clinical area.

Support the investigation of complaints as required. Take verbal complaints and diffuse complaints wherever possible.

Facilitate the smooth running of the designated clinical area on a daily basis.

Adhere to the Health and Safety legislation, in particular, COSHH regulations and advise other levels of staff.

Maintain stores and make recommendations for the procurement of equipment; ensure proper economic use is made of them.

Regularly attend unit meetings, professional updates and study days.

To work with the Kensington Wing team to incorporate the specific to align with gold standard customer service

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Practising Band 6 midwife
• Evidence of a commitment to post-registration education and achievement of all the preceptorship programme competencies

Desirable

• Practice supervisor and/or practice assessor qualification
• NIPE trained

Experience

Essential

• Previous comprehensive midwifery experience in all areas of midwifery
• Evidence of previous management of a ward area or community caseload in the absence of the senior midwife

Desirable

• Experience in private care
• Proficient in antenatal education

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Communicating effectively with women, staff and other agencies
• Facilitate effective team working
• Evidence of knowledge of recent midwifery research and clinical audit
• Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice and to support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Evidence of suturing skills
• Trained in complementary therapies
• Lactation or tongue-tie practitioner

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 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

Communication and Working Relationships

The postholder will develop and maintain effective working relationships with:

• Medical students and Physician Associate students.
• Consultants, Clinical Supervisors and Educational Supervisors.
• Teaching Fellows and Firm Leads.
• Imperial College London and partner universities.
• Incoming elective students and external placement providers.
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education teams.
• Trust managers and administrative colleagues.
• External organisations, award bodies and education partners.

The postholder will:

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and statutory obligations.
• Use initiative to resolve routine issues and support service improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Deliver a professional, responsive and high-quality service to all users of the Education Centre.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post and in line with service requirements.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth coordination of undergraduate medical education activities and contributing to an excellent educational experience for students, clinical educators and partner organisations.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• General education in GCSEs incl. Maths & English (or equivalent)
• IT skills to ECDL OR EQUIVALENT

Desirable

• 2 'A-Levels' or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in general administration
• Experience of demonstratable responsibility

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Excellent planning and organisational ability
• Ability to act independently
• Working to multiple deadlines effectively
• Ability to handle sensitive data
• Willingness to work flexible hours at busy times in line with the curriculum
• Approachable disposition
• Team player; able to support and assist within the wider team
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Desirable

• Knowledge of UG education

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

West Middlesex University Hospital

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join our team and play a key role in creating and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and contractors across one of London's leading NHS Trusts.

As one of the Trust's appointed competent health and safety advisers, you will support compliance with health and safety legislation, promote a positive safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement across all Trust sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist health and safety advice and guidance to managers and staff across the Trust.
• Undertaking audits, inspections and risk assessments to support compliance and assurance.
• Supporting the investigation of incidents, identifying learning and recommending improvements.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures and guidance.
• Delivering health and safety training and awareness programmes.
• Supporting the Trust's respiratory protective equipment and fit testing programme.
• Monitoring health and safety performance and preparing reports for committees and senior leaders.
• Working with clinical and non-clinical teams to identify, assess and manage risks.
• Promoting a proactive and positive health and safety culture across the organisation.

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information about the role and essential requirements.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and guidance which is updated through continued professional development.
• A Health and Safety expert either through formal qualification (diploma/degree) and/or extensive experience pertinent to the area
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification / NVQ Level 6) in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Certified member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent

Desirable

• Fit Testing Training - Fit2Fit or equivalent
• Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience from working in a similar Health and Safety management role.
• Extensive experience in overseeing and conducting accident investigations and implementing and communicating risk mitigation control measures.
• Experience in reporting directly to Board-level groups/ Directors within an NHS Trust on all areas of non-clinical risk compliance.
• Well-developed people management skills
• Evidence of initiating and managing change and implementing projects.
• Knowledge and experience of managing and training in a wide range of Respiratory Protective Equipment such as FFP3 masks (different makes and models) and Powered Air Purifying Respirators

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to interpret new guidance and legislation and disseminate key facts and information
• To be the expert on health and safety and act as the Trust's nominated Competent Person for Health and Safety.
• Experienced in the use of Risk Management techniques and processes
• Knowledge and experience of the Premises Assurance Model requirements including audit and monitoring levels of compliance
• Computer literate and knowledge of databases

Desirable

• Knowledge of CQC requirements for Risk Management & Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of other public sector environments

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

Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
• Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
• To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
• Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
• Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venipuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
• Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
• Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
• Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
• Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
• Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulation

For more information please see Job Description

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Fully registered Nurse with NMC pin (Adult or child as appropriate)
• ICH GCP (E6-R2) Certification (currently valid)
• Teaching / mentorship qualification
• First degree (BSc/BA)

Desirable

• Master's degree or working towards
• Qualification in the area of infection disease (ID)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
• Experience in clinical research i.e. conducting CTIMP clinical trials
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.

Desirable

• Experience of team leading in the delivery of portfolio of clinical studies
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing

Desirable

• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of budgets
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
• Experience of risk management / assessment

Personal qualities

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Effective team member
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to act as a patient's advocate
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
• Professional and impartial at all times

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Clinical Research Facility St Stephens Centre, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Rd

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

Clinical Office:

• Liaise with consultants and other admin staff regarding patient appointments, referral letters, discharge summaries and health records
• Contact other departments and teams as necessary relating to the patient care pathway and service delivery
• Support the Team Leader and practitioners with the smooth running of clinics and procedure lists.
• Liaise with other hospitals and GPs regarding patient care pathways
• Prepare for clinics ensuring all relevant documentation is available and notes are prepared
• Use Trusts computer system, to generate clinic lists and help locate missing notes
• Use of the case note record tracking(CRT) system to electronicallyregister/move/transfer/locate medical case notes
• Prepared all externally transcribed correspondence for signature and despatch within the agreed Trust timeframe, escalating where necessary.
• Match all correspondence typed by the managed transcription service with correct patient and clinician, any amendments are made, and letters dispatched and filed in medical record.
• Correct any mismatches by reference to medical record, original dictation, communication with the transcription service and if required clinical staff.
• Provide any specific advice to patients upon booking-in, in preparation for their appointment
• Ensure all patients are added to the Trusts PAS system before their appointment
• Type urgent letters and reports as required
• Register new referrals, and ensure all patient information is up to date and complete
• Book outpatient appointments

Please refer to the job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities

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
• Demonstrable experience of maintaining a professional attitude in a pressured environment
• 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
• Ability to use own initiative
• To be able to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of filing systems

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
• Able to calm difficult situations.
• Smart and professional appearance

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 Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website