Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the pharmacy anti-infectives team you will work closely with pharmacists, clinical teams, divisional sustainability leads and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in implementing medicines optimisation initiatives across the Trust. These projects include reducing unnecessary intravenous medicines use through IV-to-oral antimicrobial and paracetamol switching programmes, supporting patients to transition from liquid medicines to tablets where clinically appropriate, and identifying further opportunities to improve the sustainability of medicines use. These initiatives are anticipated to deliver substantial savings while reducing the carbon footprint associated with healthcare delivery.

The post holder will provide specialist medicines management support, review patients to optimise medicines use, undertake audits, collect and analyse data, develop training materials, deliver education to clinical teams and support service improvement programmes. You will also contribute to policy development, implementation of standard operating procedures and ongoing quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated technician who enjoys leading change, engaging clinical teams and using data to improve patient outcomes. You will have the chance to work on projects that directly support the Trust Green Plan, NHS Net Zero ambitions and the wider transformation agenda.

What we're looking forYou will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, possessing significant post-qualification experience and a passion for medicines optimisation and service improvement. Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills are essential, alongside experience delivering training, managing workloads, undertaking audits and supporting service developments.In return we can offer An opportunity to lead innovative sustainability programmes with Trust-wide impact. Experience working alongside pharmacy, medical and sustainability leaders. A supportive environment that values improvement, innovation and professional development. Opportunities to contribute to regional and system-wide sustainability initiatives.Join us and help deliver safer, greener and more sustainable medicines use across Southampton and the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight health system.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Technician registered with GPhC.
• One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload.
• Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism.
• Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
• Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
• Dealing with and resolving customers/patients' complaints

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
• Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload. Quality/Service improvement Qualification
• Awareness of current professional regulations/issues
• Experience of JAC or similar computer stock control system
• Experience of service development and or design and implementation of audit
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Logistics, providing a ward-based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
• Experience of mentoring/coaching/motivating others
• Experience of ESR and E rostering systems

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 0YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing a range of pathological specimens under the supervision of qualified scientists for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data

Demonstrable team working and communication skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and professional standards of behaviour as part of a diverse workforce.

Must be able to work full shift pattern across a 24 hour period which also includes weekends and bank holidays. Experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory is essential for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• GCSE grade 4 and above (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science
• Science focussed Foundation degree or equivalent Or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 2 or equivalent Or Level 4-degree apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Previous Laboratory experience

Skills

Essential

• Literate and numerate
• Attention to detail
• Keyboard skills
• Data entry

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include providing assessments and therapy to children and their families who are currently under the care of Southampton Children's Hospital. For Paediatric diabetes this will include specialist psychological assessment and therapy in primarily outpatient clinics. The key responsibilities when working with children with brain tumours and their families, specialist children's spinal service and specialist neuro-rehab service will include neuropsychological assessment and therapy. All roles will require close liaison and communication with multi-disciplinary teams where Clinical Psychology is highly valued.

You will work alongside other psychologists and the wider psychosocial team to provide psychological advice support and consultation, working directly with children and families and indirectly with staff in the hospital and across our network. We are looking for candidates who have experience of working with children and families especially if in a paediatric setting and enthusiasm for collaborative working.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Doctorate qualification in clinical psychology
• Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, such as outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
• Experience of working with a variety of clients, representing problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management

Desirable

• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. people with additional disabilities etc)
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health, mental capacity and disability
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will maintain effective two-way communication with the Lead Radiographer and work collaboratively with the other Band 7 Radiographers to ensure seamless service delivery.
• The post holder will maintain effective working relationships with Radiologists (including the Lead Breast Radiologist and Specialist Registrars), the Consultant Radiographer, Screening Programme Manager, Screening Office Manager and QMS Lead, Superintendent Radiographer, Service Line Manager, Service Line Clinical Director, Director of Screening, Surgical Administration Manager, medical secretaries and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Liaison will also be required with service engineers, equipment suppliers, mobile unit providers, transport companies, external training establishments and students under supervision. The post holder will attend and actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, screening management meetings, SQAS visits, Regional Lead Radiographer meetings and other regional or national forums as required.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous demonstrable experience of staff development and performance management.
• Broad, general medical imaging backgroundand current, proven specialist knowledge of mammography and with a sustained record of technical excellence.
• Proven evidence of recent CPD

QUALIFICAITONS

Essential

• BSC in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• State registered with Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• SOR accredited practice/clinical educator training NVQ level 3 Assessors Award
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography or equivalent at Masters level.

APITITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Proven interpersonal skills especially verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates potential management abilities

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include; Using your highly developed specialist knowledge and training as well as practical experience, to interpret, report and diagnose a wide range of pathologies. Taking part (within scope of practice) in an acute reporting service to teams within the trust. Peer review and audit. Working with others to deliver an effective and efficient high quality imaging service that meets the needs of both patients and referrers. Promoting planar and fluoroscopy excellence within the Radiographic team Provide expert advice on specialism Providing appraisals, education, and training to the staff group to ensure competency, capability and development. Be an engaging educator and have high levels of communication skill both verbal and written.

What were looking for:We welcome applicants who hold a minimum of a PgC in clinical reporting (MSK, Chest or Abdomen). Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Indemnity Insurance or SOR membership.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Postgraduate Certificate in Reporting in appropriate area
• HCPC Registration
• BSc (Hons) radiography/imaging (diagnostic)
• Significant post qualification experience in a radiology department
• Relevant clinical courses
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of audit and research
• Previous management /supervisory experience
• Quality assurance supervision and practice
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance
• Experience of teaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues training and development.
• Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17
• To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient's condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
• Leadership or management course or qualification or equivalent experience.
• To be able to respond appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of presenting or publishing local audit, research, or case studies.
• Trained and experienced in more than one area of reporting
• Evidence of creation of training materials
• Understanding of systems leadership
• Experience of systems leadership

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We currently treat both gynaecological and prostate patients with Elekta Microselectron HDR afterloader. Image guided Brachytherapy Treatments are planned using Oncentra Brachy treatment planning system and with state of the art CTMR compatible applicators enabling interstitial insertions where clinically required. GEC-ESTRO (GYN) Recommendations are fully implemented for cervix treatments. An ongoing interest in this field would be desirable.

The team also supports delivery of Iodine-125 seed prostate treatments, using Variseed Treatment Planning system.

External Beam Radiotherapy is delivered on a suite of 7 Elekta Linacs, supported by Raystation Treatment Planning System and Mosaiq.

Service development and innovation are at the core of our work and staff are encouraged to attend and present their work at National and International meetings.

While the primary focus of this role is to provide technical and managerial leadership for the brachytherapy service, we will be happy to discuss involvement in other areas of interest with potential applicants.

The successful applicant needs to be a state registered Clinical Scientist with experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Brachytherapy Physics.

Registration as a Radiation Protection Advisor (in Radiotherapy) would be an advantage, but we can offer training to develop the successful candidate to support this role.

An informal visit to the department in encouraged.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the Brachytherapy Physics service, contributing directly to Clinical treatments, training staff and implementing new developments and equipment within Brachytherapy.You will act as an MPE in Brachytherapy and take overall responsibility for delivery of the service.You will work closely with the Head of Radiotherapy Physics and Radiation Protection Advisor to ensure compliance with Regulations related to delivery of a Brachytherapy service.

Extensive experience of brachytherapy is essential for this role, together with proven management and leadership skills.Ability to work flexibly to accommodate clinical treatments is essential.

Excellent communication skills are required to reassure patients, interact with clinicians, radiographers, scientists and technologists and contribute to the strategic direction of the Radiotherapy Physics Senior Team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and experience to enable HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics (MSc Medical Physics (or equivalent and specialist training)
• Accreditation as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) as defined in IRMER 2017

Desirable

• Accreditation as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) as defined in IRR 2017
• Management / Leadership training and qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in the application of radiation physics to clinical radiotherapy and radiation protection practice in the field of external beam and sealed source radiotherapy
• Experience of identifying, planning and undertaking research or service development work. Delivering outcome to agreed timescale
• Experience of presentation at national / international scientific meetings
• Experience in teaching / training
• Experience of managing staff

Desirable

• Track record of successful research grant applications
• Author of published reports / publications
• Experience of use and coding using a broad range of software packages

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job description for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 or equivalent level of experience in Health and Social Care
• Hold Care Certificate or willingness to complete within induction period

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of prioritising own workload
• Experience of working in a health care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Health House

Grange Park Lane

Willerby

HU10 6DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the job for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 or equivalent level of experience in Health and Social Care
• Hold Care Certificate or willingness to complete within induction period

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of prioritising own workload
• Experience of working in a health care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Longhill Health Centre

Shannon Road

Hull

HU8 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job role for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Bransholme Health

Bransholme, 49 Goodhart Road

Hull

HU74DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assess, plan and implement and evaluate packages of care to provide holistic sexual and reproductive health care to patients attending the service in relation to their sexual health. The post holder is required to be clinically competent to:

• Works autonomously as an independent practitioner to manage a patient episode of care within a team framework.
• Assess patients level of understanding and factors impacting on ability to consent to care (including HIV testing, clinical examination and treatment); Able to effectively support junior members of the team to manage patients with complex needs where appropriate.
• Identifies high risk patients including, safeguarding, vulnerable adults, sexual risk taking, those in abusive relationships or victims of past or current assault. Able to assess needs, negotiate care and make sensitive ongoing referral.
• Support young people, including those aged under 16 years of age, with support from other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in safeguarding and young people themed training and educational opportunities
• Assess and appropriately respond to risk of / experience of sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Assess contraceptive needs, negotiates individual care plans, initiate and change methods of practice, provide appropriate patient education and assess and initiate any ongoing support required.
• Undertake patient assessment and triage.

Manage episodes of patient care, including history taking, care planning, examination (including genital examination), specimen collection (including venepuncture and cervical cytology), vaccination in patients

Please see the attached Job description for full details.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (level 1)
• Undertaking study at degree level / equivalent level of knowledge, with significant post-registration experience
• Evidence of post-graduate experience and recognised qualifications within the specialist area to include contraception (CaSH), GUM, HIV or equivalent experience at Band 5 level
• Certificate in teaching and assessing/ mentorship

Skills

Essential

• Extensive post-graduate experience within sexual health providing GUM and contraceptive care
• Excellent in depth skills and knowledge base
• Ability to run nurse only provided clinics
• Competent in utilisation of contraception knowledge and skills
• Undertake patient care autonomously within agreed policies and procedures, and using patient group directives (PGDs) or working as an independent nurse prescriber
• Competent in diagnostic Microscopy Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with the multi-disciplinary team members.
• Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and their carers and convey difficult and sensitive information, overcoming barriers to communication
• Knowledge and ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under
• Competent in performing venepuncture
• Competent in HPV ablative therapies
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience in HIV triage and care including a working knowledge of ARVs including short and long term side effects
• Competent in insertion and removal of contraception implants
• Competent in insertion and removal of IUCD's
• Competent in bimanual examinations
• Proven ability to deliver training sessions to patients and staff

People Management and Development

Essential

• Able to plan and organise workload for self and others on a day to day basis
• Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and its application
• Knowledge around the safe use of relevant equipment
• Knowledge and awareness of documents and initiatives relevant to sexual health both locally and nationally
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent understanding of Infection control practices and policies
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and professionals from other agencies, as appropriate

Desirable

• Management Experience Experience of supervising junior staff and students
• Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including co-ordination, evaluation and service development

Specific Requirments

Essential

• Able to plan and prioritise a complex and unpredictable caseload efficiently
• Manage the conflicting demands of team leader and clinical responsibilities
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Computer skills including use of Electronic Patient Records (EPR), databases, spreadsheets, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other clinical support systems
• Experience of planning workload of other team members to ensure service delivery
• Ability to perform venepuncture and use a microscope accurately
• Good hand/eye co-ordination for insertion and removal of implants
• Able to operate all other relevant equipment
• Able to work shifts as defined by staff rota and service needs
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Positive and enthusiastic Reliable
• Well motivated to learn and develop new skills
• Non judgemental attitude Reflective practitioner

Desirable

• Experience of change management and introducing service improvements.
• Leading meetings

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demands

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road, Kemptown

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

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

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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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

East Riding Community Hospital

Swinemoor Lane

Beverley

HU17 0FA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality nursing care that supports the integrated service (the service) aim of providing effective care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service.
• The post holder will (after in-house training and successful completion of competency based assessments) provide evidence-based, clinical patient care that supports holistic sexual and reproductive health care of patients attending the service. This will include venepuncture, assisting medical and nursing staff performing intimate genital examinations, specimen collection and delivering contraception care , acting as a chaperone, performing diagnostic microscopy, facilitating asymptomatic patient pathways, recording patient observations (blood pressure, weight, height) and sexual health discussion / health promotion (including C-Card and condom provision.
• The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of the clinical area and assisting colleagues in the genital biopsy, Horizon, IUD / IUS and implant clinic.
• The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role when performing venepuncture and diagnostic microscopy and will be required to make clinical diagnosis based upon their microscopy assessment
• The post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends.

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

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute NHS Trust within recent years
• Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or profession discussion.

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
• Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
• Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent Qualification
• Maths GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional Skills
• English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 functional skills.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in an autonomous role and managing own workload

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Diagnostic Microscopy
• Experience in a Sexual Health and Contraception setting

People Management and Development

Essential

• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate activities to new/junior members of staff

Desirable

• Experience of supporting new HCAs to induct and develop
• Experience of supporting knowledge acquisition and reviewing a learners practice to meet a fundamental standard of patient care
• A good working knowledge of the Care Certificate Standards
• Mentoring or teaching Qualification
• Competent to chaperone during intimate genital examinations
• Aware of confidentiality in relation to sexually transmitted infections, young people and safeguarding

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Good written and spoken English - able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation
• Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. In Electronic Patient Record
• Non- judgemental and with the personal maturity to discuss matters related to sex and sexuality
• Able to communicate complex and sensitive information using appropriate language

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare in an inner city

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demands

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma level/NVQ 4 in Business Administration or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• AMSPAR or British Medical Secretary Diploma (includes medical terminology) or equivalent knowledge.
• RSA/OCR III or equivalent typing/word processing including audio typing

Experience

Essential

• Extensive secretarial experience at senior level.
• Experience of line management, supervision or mentoring skills.
• Advanced knowledge of information technology packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint in order to complete tasks.
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence

Desirable

• Experience of taking formal minutes at sub-committee/group level.
• Knowledge of specialist functional medical/legal terminology.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of Education up to GCSE or O Level (A-C) standard.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, or demonstratable relevant experience.
• Computer/Word processing qualification or ECDL.
• NVQ Customer Care/Service.

Experience

Essential

• Level of knowledge and understanding of waiting lists, hospital booking processes and medical terminology to be able to work at the required standard.
• Proven experience of working with elective waiting lists or similar.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
• Ability to juggle tasks as there are constant interruptions.
• Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change.
• Able to use own initiative.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Please note this role is based at Wynford House, Lufton Way, Yeovil with occasional shifts at Yeovil District Hospital covering Outpatient reception

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including English Language Grade A - C. NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Service or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of providing customer focussed service. Proven experience in an administrative role. Proficient IT skills including keyboard skills and experience of Microsoft packages. Proven experience of effective communication including with distressed, anxious or angry individuals and able to escalate where appropriate.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Educated to A level standard or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• * Evidence of a good standard level of Literacy / English language skills.
• * Highly numerate and analytical with a degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• * Numerate qualification or equivalent experience.
• * Evidence of further study in IT/Information systems/Analytics related areas

Experience

Essential

• * Experience of managing a busy workload with conflicting priorities.
• * Proven experience of successfully working in a team environment.

Desirable

• * Experience of working in project environments
• * Experience of data entry or administrative systems
• * Experience of dealing with clinical and non-clinical staff of all levels.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• * Strong interpersonal and communication skills including engaging presentation skills both verbally and written
• * Ability to reconcile data accurately and maintain appropriate documentation.
• * Proactive, professional and responsible approach at all times.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
• Ability to prioritise work, to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Understanding of Diabetes as a Chronic condition and potential for associated health complications.
• Knowledge of clinical audit processes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of lone working, working on own initiative.
• Experience of working in a team.

Desirable

• Experience in patient facing roles and caring for people with additional needs.
• Awareness of NHS supply ordering and procurement process

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and requirements of the role. Hours usually Monday- Friday, very occasional evening work to facilitate
• Excellent Organisational skills

Desirable

• Basic counselling skills training.
• Experience in Excel spreadsheets

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Faster Diagnosis Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that all cancer referrals are dealt with promptly adhering to departmental policy and Cancer Waiting Times targets and guidance. You will

Liaise with GPs and referrers to ensure all pertinent information is gathered in order to effectively triage the patient.

Liaise with Faster Diagnosis Nurses to ensure an efficient and timely triage for patients.

Ensure all cancer referrals are registered on PAS including demographical and clinical information.

Ensure sessions are used to the maximum capacity including short notice cancellations.

Ensure daily monitoring of generic email boxes and managing queries.

Carrying out table top triage where appropriate under guidance of Faster Diagnosis Team Manager and Faster Diagnosis Nurses

Ensure direct bookable referrals are accepted within the agreed timeframe of to meet departmental standards.

Be the first point of contact for patients and service users providing an in depth knowledge of outpatient scheduling procedures for their specialty across Somerset.

Identify any cases where it is not possible to allocate patients an appointment within the given timescales to the Faster Diagnosis Coordinator Team Manager and Service Manager to enable action to be taken to resolve and the standard to be met.

Provide cover for colleagues during periods of planned Annual leave and sickness as required.

Undertake additional office duties such as typing printing and posting as required.

The post holder will be working 22.5 hours ideally Wednesday to Friday for Somerset Foundation Trust as a county wide service. Whilst a base will be decided at appointment travel across both sites will be expected and the working pattern can be reviewed on appointment. This role will be Office based.

The main administrative duties for this post include

Daily checking of eRS for new referrals collecting all necessary information and directing as appropriate to the correct service for triage.

Booking Triage calls and first appointments within trust and national targets.

Responsibility for dealing with eRS rejections and issues. Communicating back to GPs on rationale and recording appropriately on eRS and PAS.

Responsibility for maintaining displaced appointments and appointments for booking on a daily basis.

Accurately recording and updating patient level data on multiple systems

Assisting the Faster Diagnosis Coordinator in investigating any complaints or incidents that may arise in relation to appointments.

Sending of PSA and FIT tests and tracking their completion.

Typing of results letters for certain specialties

Office management

This job description is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities for the post and should not be considered an exhaustive list. It is subject to change in line with future development of the service.