Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full Job Description outlining core responsibilities.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are passionate about excellent patient care
• Enjoy innovation and problem-solving
• Are open to new ways of working in Primary Care
• Want to influence and improve service delivery
• Value teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth

If you are seeking a rewarding and career-advancing opportunity within a supportive, forward-thinking partnership, we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Vaccinations: Full Hep B history, titre levels/boosters, MMR and Varicella status required
• Right to work: Proof of UK eligibility required at interview
• References: Two references required, one from your current or most recent employer
• Employment history: Please declare any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
• Performers List: Applicants must be eligible for inclusion.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Pleasant and supportive personality.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Smart appearance.
• Resourceful.
• Flexible & Adaptable approach to work including being available to provide cover as required.

Knowledge

Essential

• Eligible to practise independently as a GP in the UK.
• Understanding of the GMS contract and QOF.
• Awareness of GP commissioning and patient choice.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary teams and ARRS roles.
• Interest in medical education and/or GP training (desirable).

Skills

Essential

• IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc) able to competently use all basic IT software.
• IT skills (Use of Clinical Systems) experienced in use of a primary care clinical software system, preferably SystmOne and other remote consultation technology.
• IT skills (systems and software) able to independently problem solve to enable effective remote working and minimise disruption to working day.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Time Management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration.
• CCST in Primary Care (UK).
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• On the UK GP Performers List.
• MRCGP (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence / access to a vehicle.

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

Modality Partnership

Address

Smethwick Medical Centre

Regent Street

SMETHWICK

West Midlands

B66 3BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Fetal Cardiac and Paediatric Cardiac Physiology Service Manager is a senior leadership position within the Congenital Cardiac Service, responsible for providing expert professional influence across a highly specialised clinical environment. The postholder will act as a visible ambassador for Healthcare Science, championing the role of cardiac physiology within multidisciplinary care and ensuring that the profession contributes effectively to organisational priorities, service innovation and improved patient outcomes. They will provide expert advice to senior leaders and clinicians, supporting strategic decision-making and helping to shape the future direction of congenital cardiac services across the region.

The role requires the ability to influence across organisational and professional boundaries, building strong relationships with regional partners, educational institutions, professional bodies and healthcare networks. The postholder will help create opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practice, ensuring the service remains at the forefront of healthcare science developments. As a recognised senior professional leader, they will promote a culture that values inclusion, innovation, professional excellence and continuous learning, while supporting the wider advancement of cardiac physiology and specialised children's services.

The postholder will represent the service and profession at local, regional and national forums, contributing to strategic discussions that influence the development of congenital cardiac pathways, healthcare science practice and specialist service provision. They will foster productive partnerships with healthcare providers, academic organisations and professional networks to support collaborative working, research opportunities, innovation and the dissemination of best practice across the wider healthcare system.

They will provide expert professional advice on emerging developments in cardiac physiology, healthcare science and specialised paediatric care, ensuring that national policy, research findings and professional standards are considered within future service planning. The postholder will also promote the contribution of Healthcare Science within the organisation, supporting professional visibility, career development and the continued advancement of the specialty while ensuring that patient and family perspectives remain central to future developments.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Cardiac Clinical Physiology Degree, or other relevant and equivalent
• ASCT/MSCT or equivalent qualification
• Higher academic qualification (MSc) or equivalent evidence of relevant qualifications/experience in appropriate cardiac physiology subspecialisms (e.g. BSE, HRUK, IBHRE, Euro Echo)
• RCCP registration (or be able to evidence the process of registering) or hold equivalent professional registration/accreditation
• Awareness of Modernisation of Scientific Careers (MSC) and associated training
• Work towards completing STP and HSST level programmes/ or working towards HCPC for state registration

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant senior experience of service operational management
• Proven ability to manage development/planning within a department or team
• Experience in paediatric congenital heart disease
• Demonstrable experience of managing, supporting and developing staff
• Clear awareness of clinical governance
• Knowledge of Modernising Scientific Careers training programmes and opportunities for integrated staff development with other healthcare scientific specialisms

Skills, communication and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise in a complex and fast moving environment
• Proven strategic thinking with the ability to implement major service changes
• Able to establish strong working relationships with colleagues of different disciplines, management and other healthcare scientists
• High level communication skills with patients, staff and divisional management as required to fulfil the duties of the post
• Ability to train other staff and manage a programme of in service training across a team
• Ability to cope with sensitively and supportively with emotional or distressing situations
• Clear and precise written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

20 Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description and person specification which is an attached document and can be viewed separately.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade A - C, including English, Mathematics and Science
• NVQ Level 3 or three A-levels at grades A*- C including a science subject

Desirable

• BSc in a relevant degree

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple conflicting tasks
• Proven competence in performing detailed scientific/technical work
• Ability to problem solve and undertake scientific measurements to documented quality standards
• Ability to work in line with Trust values at all times
• Confident use of computers, including Microsoft Office and relevant clinical or departmental systems
• Knowledge of lung function investigations

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public, including patients and relatives in sensitive situations
• Experience of working in a clinical environment in the NHS
• Experience of working with children

Desirable

• Experience of performing spirometry
• Experience of performing sleep studies
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a respiratory and/or sleep physiology service

Personal qualities

Essential

• Desire to pursue a career in respiratory or sleep physiology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, recognising limitations and seeking advice where appropriate
• Innovative, willing to participate in practice and policy changes, and excellent ability to work well within a team
• Able to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort and able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids such as urine or sputum

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

This role is 8 hours per week. Ideally, we would like the postholder to be on-site on Wednesdays, but we are happy to be flexible around this.

What you'll be doing:

In this role you will deliver a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service, managing and prioritising a caseload of patients with highly complex speech, language and communication impairments and swallowing difficulties. Using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, that complement working in a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit.

The post-holder will:

• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
• Manage a small caseload, providing goal-focused, intensive MDT therapy in a person-centred, meaningful way
• Further develop your skills and knowledge working with clients who have complex cognitive-communication, language and speech disorders following brain injury, both 1:1 and in small therapy groups
• Be supported to develop your specialist clinical skills across the spectrum of brain injury presentations. This might include working with patients who have prolonged disorders of consciousness, or require a tracheostomy, AAC or supporting clients to return to work or study
• Continually develop your own clinical and leadership skills through a wide range of supervision, learning and teaching opportunities, both internally and externally
• Receive excellent clinical support and supervision with frequent opportunities for joint working within the Interdisciplinary Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within neurorehabilitation

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

Active Care Group

Address

Sheridan Close

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the Band 4 and Band 5 job descriptions as attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous clinical trial co-ordination related exposure
• Familiarity and/or previous experience of medical terminology

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience in oncology and/or haematology
• Previous research experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good (standard) keyboard skills
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint)

Desirable

• Ability to handle pipettes/sample handling

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education e.g. Maths and English
• Degree or similar health related qualification or equivalent range of experience within the role

Desirable

• Current GCP certificate

Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people
• Excellent organisational skills
• Use initiative and be innovative within the scope of the role
• To be able to prioritise workload
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core Band 5 rotations cover the following clinical areas:

• Stroke: Providing hyper acute and acute rehabilitation working to national stroke metrics and using a range of neuro-rehabilitation approaches
• Frailty Assessment Unit/Older Persons Medicine: Working as part of the MDT to provide a holistic approach to management on the frailty ward as well as across our general medical wards including functional and cognitive assessments to increase independence and quality of life
• Acute Medicine/Neurology: Working with the neurology MDT providing specialist input to patients admitted with acute neurological conditions. Also assessing and supporting our palliative patients providing specialist skills to enhance the quality of life for this client group
• Cardiology/Respiratory/General Surgery: Providing specialist surgical management and enhancing patients surgical pathway to reduce complications and increase independence, and working as part of the MDT to provide specialist respiratory management within the Acute Medical wards using a range of respiratory skills
• Early Intervention Team: Working within Accident and Emergency and the Emergency Assessment and Discharge Unit to facilitate early supported discharge and prevent unnecessary admissions
• Orthopaedics: Working to deliver acute, holistic management for a range of trauma including femoral fracture and spinal cord injury. This includes cognitive assessment and management, functional assessment and physical rehabilitation within an integrated team
• Paediatrics

We offer:

• Training and development opportunities
• Preceptorship during your first year
• Protected CPD time
• Generous annual leave: 27 days on appointment, 29 days after five years service, and 33 days after 10 years service
• NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary Sacrifice car scheme
• Employee celebration - regular staff awards
• International peer support group and celebration events
• Neurodiversity support
• Health and Wellbeing Service, including counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, and menopause support etc.
• Career pathway development, supportive PDP to help you achieve your goals
• Social events
• Long service recognition
• Occupational Therapy specific training in an integrated therapy department
• Recruitment support
• Excellent maternity package

Please see the attached Job Description for more details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Please watch the following videos for an insight into our Integrated Therapies Department:

Landscape version: https://youtu.be/tklpzav7UrU

Portrait version:https://youtube.com/shorts/U4lwU9T1wKA?feature=share

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Achieved or working towards a Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy
• Current Health Care Professions Council registration/or soon to be applied for post-graduating

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Band 5 experience/student placements or working areas relevant to post, e.g. frail elderly, orthopaedics, rehabilitation setting, admission avoidance and discharge planning, community working and must include acute NHS placements
• Enthusiasm for Band 5 post working within community and hospital settings
• Awareness of clinical governance and evidence-based practice and its implications for occupational therapy

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

• Good communication skills, able to build rapport and empathy
• Demonstration of ability to act independently/on own initiative and have the ability to know when to ask for help. Acute hospitals are high pressure environments and the ability to cope in this environment is essential
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Team working skills (evidence of multidisciplinary team working)
• Proactive and self-directed in learning
• Role requires the ability to travel within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. Must hold a full current driving licence or be able to make own travelling arrangements to fulfil the duties of the post, including visits to patients' homes with and without patients, delivery of equipment etc.
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To provide specialist differential diagnosis, clinical advice and care plans/therapy to clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders, implementing programmes as a specialist member of the SLT Team

   2. To manage and prioritise own specialist caseload independently. The main clinical area for this post will be stroke and neurology inpatients.

   3. To contribute to specialist clinical teams by discussing own and others input around clients needs ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan

   4. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of the clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness

   5. To use highly developed auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically

   6. To undertake a range of formal and informal assessments, including risk analysis of swallowing, understanding and use of voice, grammar, vocabulary, speech sounds, fluency, social use of language, carer/patient interaction, and non-verbal communication and to make judgements re normal and abnormal functioning.

   7. To monitor, recognise, assess and evaluate subtle changes in patients conditions and adapt clinical decisions and treatment programmes accordingly based on extended clinical experience.

   8. To be responsible for ensuring patients safety with regard to eating and drinking by assessing, monitoring and updating, and communicating details of safe practice to the patient, medical and ward staff, and carers, ensuring that recommendations are clearly documented in medical notes and in any other care plans, notes or documents as directed by the Lead SLT for Stroke

   9. To continue to develop deeper and more specialist professional expertise and clinical skills across a range of neurological and acquired speech, language and communication difficulties (SLCD) by working with highly specialist staff, attending Clinical Excellence Networks, specialist courses, self-directed study and maintenance of personal CPD portfolio

   10. To recognise own professional and clinical boundaries and competencies and seek advice, support and training, when necessary, with in a clinical supervision and appraisal framework.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Licence to Practise
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Advanced dysphagia training (or equivalent acquired through demonstrable experience and proven evidence of competencies)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist proven knowledge of assessment tools and therapy management techniques underpinned by proven evidence based practice that are relevant to communication and swallowing problems especially for stroke and neurology
• Demonstrable experience of delivering training to clinical staff
• Post-graduated demonstrable experience in acquired adult neurology and stroke
• Demonstrable experience working within a stroke interdisciplinary team

Desirable

• Member of Specialist Clinical Excellence Groups
• Interest in the use of videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Proven knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group including SSNAP
• Specialist level proven knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic intervention relevant to client group
• A understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit good

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• Competent IT and Presentation skills
• Ability to maintain judgement within a busy environment
• Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
• Up to date with developments within the profession and the NHS

Desirable

• Participation in audit and research
• Interest, demonstrable experience or aptitude for developing skills in leadership, supervision and line management of more junior staff, students and assistants.

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 NHS Trust Plymouth

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:-

Accountability for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate

Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staffexperience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.

Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.

Using effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity as well as maintain high standards of patient led care.

Ensuring that your Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence based practice

You will be required to work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Please also see attached Job description and person specifications.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and behavioural framework

Training &Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Diploma in health/nursing-related studies
• Enhanced CRB clearance.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Steps Competencies Level 1, or willing to work towards.

Desirable

• Degree in health related studies or equivalent academic standard
• Formal Teaching or Mentoring qualification.
• An accredited postgraduate Critical Care Nursing course at either Level 6 or 7.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Steps competencies, Levels 2 and 3.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Bolt-on competencies in either Burns, Neuro, or Maternity.

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate clear communication in high-pressure situations, such as medical emergencies.
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to senior staff and seek help when needed.

Desirable

• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Aware of human factors in clinical practice and how these can affect clinical outcomes.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify own learning needs and proactively work to address these in line with the local or national competency frameworks
• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate complex patient care
• Ability to analyse a large amount of complex clinical data and make sound clinical decisions when needed, and seek support from senior staff.
• Ability to apply a wide range of evidence-based critical or acute care skills in patient care.
• Ability to study at the degree and master's level to achieve necessary post-graduate qualifications
• Ability to work within a highly simulated environment while maintaining focus.

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to Critical Care Services with the NHS.
• Awareness of change management within the NHS and personal roles and responsibilities in support of such programmes.

Physical skills

Essential

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking complex clinical skills in confined spaces.
• Ability to work within a highly simulated environment while maintaining focus.
• Competent use of a wide range of complex medical equipment.
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres. Including complex techniques such as proning, management of patients with unstable spinal injuries and transfer of complex critically ill patients from the unit to receive care or treatment
• Ability to undertake such moving and handling procedures regularly throughout a shift.
• Demonstrate ability to use a wide range of IT software, including Office 365 and electronic patient record software

Experience

Essential

• 6 months of experience caring for acutely unwell, unstable adult patients in an acute hospital setting, undertaken within the last 12 months.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and EPMA systems
• Experience using a wide range of medical devices and technology.
• Experience working in a large team, ensuring high-quality nursing care.
• Experience in managing medical emergencies, ensuring effective teamwork.
• Experience learning and education through both high and low fidelity simulation programmes

Desirable

• 18 months post-registration critical care experience, caring for both Level 2 and 3 patients.
• Experience in delivering complex organ support, including artificial ventilation, Blood Pressure augmentation, Renal replacement therapy, etc.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring learners within the clinical area.
• Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse or project work

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Demonstrate ability to support the wider MDT with the coordination of patient care within the team.
• Demonstrate ability to manage own time to ensure achievement of role-specific training and competency achievement.

Desirable

• Formal Project or Quality Improvement training or experience.

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

Essential

• Positive approach to working within other units across critical care at short notice.
• Ability to travel between campuses at short notice 7 days a week.
• Ability to work a wide range of shifts, including long days, Night duty, weekend and bank holidays.
• Ability to work a minimum of 23hrs/ week
• Ability to care for a patient in an emotionally stressful, traumatic situation, including withdrawal of life-sustaining care, and seeking support when needed.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross site

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care within the Interventional Radiology service, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout diagnostic, therapeutic and image-guided procedures.

Working under the direction of the Radiology Nursing Team Leader and Senior Sister, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of specialist interventional radiology services, including vascular, neurovascular, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal and CT/ultrasound-guided procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Prepare, support and monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
• Undertake the roles of scrub practitioner, circulating practitioner and pre-procedure nurse as required.
• Monitor patients receiving sedation and provide ongoing clinical observations throughout procedures.
• Act as the patient's advocate, ensuring informed consent, privacy and dignity are maintained.
• Accurately document clinical information and maintain records in accordance with Trust and NMC standards.
• Participate in health promotion and patient education activities.

• Assist in the organisation and preparation of procedure rooms and clinical areas.
• Support the smooth and efficient running of the Interventional Radiology service.
• Ensure equipment, consumables and medicines are appropriately maintained, stored and available.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives.
• Support the delivery of a responsive emergency and trauma service through participation in the on-call rota.

• Provide support, supervision and guidance to junior staff, students and learners.
• Act as a role model, promoting professional standards and best practice.
• Contribute to staff development, mentorship and competency assessment.
• Deputise for the Team Leader/Sister when required and assist in coordinating clinical activity and resources.
• Support the management of incidents, complaints, risks and safety concerns in line with Trust policies.

• Develop effective working relationships with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Communicate complex clinical information clearly and sensitively.
• Promote collaborative working across Radiology, theatres, wards, critical care, emergency services and specialist clinical teams.
• Participate in departmental meetings, education sessions and service improvement initiatives.

• Maintain active NMC registration and professional accountability.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Comply with Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding requirements, infection prevention measures and health and safety legislation.
• Uphold the Trust values and contribute positively to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This role requires flexibility to work across the Interventional Radiology service, including participation in on-call, weekend, night and late duty rotas to support the delivery of a 24-hour emergency service.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable experience in managing acutely ill patients and gain appropriate first line and second line support
• oDemonstrable experience of perioperative care
• oFull understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct
• oComputer literacy

Desirable

• oCompetent in clinical skills such as scrub techniques, ANTT, male and female catheterisation, cannulation.
• oIntermediate Life Support skills
• oRelevant demonstrable experience in related area eg interventional radiology, vascular theatres, endoscopy, imaging
• oCompleted a preceptorship programme
• oProven ability to administer oral and IV medication

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (or Operating Department Practitioner with ability to administer IV drugs or willingness to undertake training and be assessed as competent within 8 week timeframe) or willing to complete preceptorship program
• oDiploma / degree qualification in a healthcare related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

• oPractice supervisor or assessor qualification or equivalent

aptitude and abilities

Essential

• oAble to manage and prioritise workload
• oGood verbal and written communication skills.
• o Able to undertake tasks to support biomedical investigations and interventions.
• oAble to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situation and environments
• oEffective interpersonal skills and ability to work co-operatively with other members of staff

Desirable

• oDemonstrate potential leadership abilities
• oAbility to support change within the work area and organisation

Disposition/Attitude/Motivation

Essential

• oInterest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
• oAwareness and understanding of current health issues
• oAbility to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations

Other Factors

Essential

• oAble to do all aspects of the clinical nursing role, to include manual handling of patients
• oAble to wear radiation protective clothing including lead aprons for extended periods
• oAble to undertake on call evenings, nights and weekend duties

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

X Ray East, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake the role of recovery coordinator for an allocated caseload of service users, organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning, delivery and review of care to meet identified physical, mental health, social care and well being needs. This may include:Explaining the role of care coordinator;Developing and reviewing Personal Wellbeing Plans and organising reviews where appropriate.Organising and participating in defined assessment methods/activities;Identifying other resources and signposting/referring service users to support from other 3rd sector/voluntary and community organisations.Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the care coordinator role, such as completing Rio progress notes, Safety Assessments and sending letters to the service user and GP when there is a change in care pathway e.g. MOAT ending, or a piece of defined work starting. 2. Planning and undertaking defined interventions and treatments to enable the individual to meet and develop their wellbeing needs in line with the PWP. This might include;Preparing for and facilitating wellbeing groups such as an art group, Coping with Hope group, Nature Connections group or sleep sessions.Therapeutic activities to improve coping skills e.g. anger, anxiety, stress management, grounding or relaxation.Therapeutic activities to improve physical health such as exercise programmes, diet or nutrition planning.3. Planning and undertaking activities to enable the individual to meet and develop their daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed PWPs. This might include helping individuals to:Access appropriate and safe housing or make a request to remain living in the BNSSG area.Complete forms or letters e.g. around housing benefits, employment or education, particularly after LTR confirmed. Understand how to access health care.The role will include providing:Emotional support, focusing on motivation and encouragement;Information and advice around maintaining good physical health and diet;Information on rights under the Mental Health Act;Signing-posting to support around Immigration.4. Effectively build hope by developing relationships that acknowledge the personal journey of each person. Helping to focus on a persons strengths and aspirations to allow the creation of meaningful PWPs.5. To communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustain effective and positive relationships with individuals, and carers, team members and other agencies. This will include working with translation and interpreting services.6. To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their PWP. Discussions should include planning for a periodswhen a persons mental health may be deteriorating - this may involve working with Safeguarding.7. Where indicated to undertake specific activities and interventions in the support of carers including engagement and involvement, assessment and provision of support or services.8. Organise and participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans.Making sure that when trigger points are reached these are reported appropriately to a registered practitioner within the service, and that immediate or direct action is taken in line with Safety plans.9. Respond to the needs of individuals with sensitivity with regards to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship.10. Promote the rights of individuals by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action.11. To be responsible for maintaining own caseload on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that time is prioritised effectively and using supervision to manage caseload and help to prioritise workload. 12. Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, by recognising and reporting any signs that may indicate an individual is at risk of neglect or harm to themselves, or at risk from others, and by participating inprocesses with other agencies to keep the individual safe.13. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities.14. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, taking appropriate action where required.15. Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity by noting these in RIO progress notes. Communicate effectively with colleagues in other services around any changes in care e.g. joining and leaving a MOAT group, starting a specific intervention or being discharged.16. Report and record activity as agreed and within agreed timeframes.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 completed in a mental health setting or City & Guilds Certificate in Community Mental Health, or able to demonstrate an equivalent and relevant level of knowledge and experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting.
• Able to demonstrate some awareness of theories underpinning health and social care.
• Able to articulate a clear knowledge of policy and legislative frameworks within which mental health services are delivered including a person's rights under the MHA, CPA Mental Capacity Act.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of recovery principles and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care
• Should have the ability to form and sustain a working relationship with service users and carers, demonstrating an understanding of when a more assertive approach might be needed.
• Demonstrate well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills, such as being able to engage appropriately with service users, carers, colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies, both face to face and by telephone.

Desirable

• Experience of mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of the asylum system.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital

Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival at the centre, providing reception services for patients, staff, public, internal and external customers and organisations ensuring sensitivity when dealing with distressing situations.

Answering telephone calls using the switchboard system receive and process incoming and outgoing telephones calls, taking messages and responding appropriately to maintain effective communication channels.

Sorting and distribution of mail to all departments.

Manage and maintain stock levels and ordering supplies.

Accurately record new and follow up attendances on the electronic appointment system, updating and revising information where necessary.

Assisting with the collection of data and statistics to produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information for managers as and when required.

Maintain filing systems and other records as required ensuring they are up to date and accurate and implement changes to systems and procedures as directed.

To participate in meetings as required.

To ensure a professional approach to work maintaining confidentiality throughout.

Generally monitor security within the building. Ensuring reception and waiting areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

Report and record sickness, absences and any incidents or accidents in accordance with Trust Policy.

Staff may be required to work from other bases within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ2 or equivalent, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• IT Literate
• Experience of using patient administrative systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of supervising other secretarial/administrative staff

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walk in Centres

Walk in Centres

Liverpool

L15 2LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs Grade C or equivalent.
• Diploma level qualification in a computing related field and/or equivalent professional experience and evidence of on-going personal development.
• Advanced ECDL or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

• Formal ICT related qualification or equivalent level of ICT experience.
• Customer Service Qualification.
• EDCL or Equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• A working knowledge of PC's, Microsoft operating systems and software.
• Experience of working in a busy Digital Environment

Desirable

• Some experience of providing support of PC users.

Evidence of Particular

Essential

• Knowledge of configuration/installation of PC applications, peripherals and hardware.
• Proficient in using Windows
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other Desktop applications
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Windows, Apple and Android endpoints
• Knowledge of MDM including Apple Business Manager & Intune.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Methodical approach to work following set guidelines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to travel across sites/ county.

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals Group

Fen Lane,

North Hykeham, Lincoln

LN6 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role:

As part of the pharmacy anti-infectives team you will work closely with the clinical teams across UHS, you will provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy expertise while leading and implementing innovative sustainability projects. You will support the delivery of key initiatives including:

• Developing and implementing Trust-wide IV to oral antimicrobial switch programmes.

• Reducing inappropriate use of intravenous paracetamol through evidence-based medicines optimisation.

• Leading projects to increase the use of tablets and capsules in place of liquid medicines where clinically appropriate.

• Identifying and delivering further sustainable prescribing and medicines use initiatives across the Trust and wider ICB.

• Supporting business case development, medicines governance and service improvement programmes.

• Working alongside divisional clinical sustainability leads to deliver transformational change.

• You will be a core member of multidisciplinary clinical teams, providing expert pharmaceutical care, contributing to consultant ward rounds, supporting prescribing practice, developing guidelines and policies, supervising junior pharmacists, and delivering education across the organisation.

Why this role is different:

• This post offers an exceptional opportunity to combine advanced clinical pharmacy practice with sustainability leadership. The successful candidate will help deliver projects with measurable impacts on:

• Patient outcomes and experience.

• Medicines safety and optimisation.

• NHS carbon reduction ambitions.

• Workforce productivity.

• Financial sustainability of the Trust.

  Examples of planned projects include:

• IV to oral antimicrobial optimisation with estimated recurrent savings of £250,000 per annum.

• IV to oral paracetamol conversion with potential savings of £34,000 per annum.

• Switching suitable liquid medicines to tablets/capsules with potential savings of £46,000 per annum.

• Development of further pharmacy-led sustainability and medicines optimisation programmes across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

About you:

• You will be a motivated pharmacist with:

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.

• Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services within a specialist area.

• A strong track record of service improvement, audit and implementing change.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience supervising and developing junior pharmacy staff.

  Independent prescribing and experience of leading quality improvement or sustainability initiatives would be advantageous.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Leadership qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty.
• Experience of audit and evaluative work
• Teaching and tutoring experience
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of implementing change and change management
• Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures
• Experience of change management

Desirable

• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Training in medicines information
• Project Management training or qualification
• Experience of managing others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

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 for:

You 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

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

SO14 0YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level nursing qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme including a minimum of 240 academic credits of which at least 120 are at Level 5 (Diploma in Higher Education).
• Portfolio evidence of continual professional and academic development.
• For those wishing to undertake the Post Graduate SCPHN qualification at level 7 - applicants should hold an appropriate degree.
• Evidence of application to University- School Nursing Programme
• Letter confirming line manager approval to apply for secondment to the SCPHN programme

Desirable

• Post-registration training
• Mentorship qualification (or working towards the award)

Experience

Essential

• Must be a current BCHC employee and have been employed by the organisation for 12 months or more.
• Self motivation
• Evidence based practice
• Team working
• Prioritising & decision making
• Problem solving
• Work independently
• Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena

Desirable

• Audit evaluation/research

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and written skills
• Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
• Evidence of having completed a Clinical Round
• Understands and demonstrates accountability
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
• Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel
• Demonstrate sound literacy skills
• Understanding of role of School Nurse
• Understanding of health & social care
• Awareness of Health & Safety situations
• Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care
• Ability to work in different settings
• Partnership working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate use of initiative
• Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
• Adaptable to demands of the role of School Nursing
• Flexible/willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services requires.
• Excellent role model
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with academic level of study required.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility with working patterns
• Ability to think innovatively
• Can work under direction
• Must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements
• Must be willing to undertake Occupational Health Clearance

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

• Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patients condition or situation.
• Take personal responsibility for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.
• To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary
• Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
• In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
• Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice
• Training Qualification or equivalent experience
• Maintain all mandatory and statutory learning

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient

Desirable

• Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, then 12 months acute experience) with at least 6 months of recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional
• Supportive
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Recognition of own limits
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to manage difficult situations

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide - Bristol & Weston

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol and Weston

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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