Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities: -

Local Project Leadership

Provide senior leadership and overall project management for the organisation's NHS PeoplePortal implementation.

Responsible for translating the national NHS PeoplePortal programme requirements into a clear, achievable and appropriately resourced local implementation plan.

Establish and maintain effective project governance, ensuring appropriate senior oversight, decision-making and escalation.

Lead the local implementation team and coordinate contributions from technical, operational, HR, communications, learning and other specialist colleagues.

Ensure that all implementation workstreams and domain activities are aligned, sequenced and delivered against agreed milestones.

Provide visible leadership and delivery momentum throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Monitor delivery against scope, milestones, quality and expected outcomes, taking corrective action where required.

Ensure that the organisation is appropriately prepared for each implementation stage and ultimately for go-live.

Provide senior-level advice and assurance to organisational leadership on implementation progress, risks and readiness.

Manage project team, including recruitment, objective setting, appraisals etc.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Educated to Masters degree level in a relevant subject of equivalent experience
• Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE 2, MSP or equivalent experience
• Evidence of Continued professional development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent strategic and operational project management skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of digital implementation and organisational change.
• Ability to understand complex technical issues and translate them into organisational impacts, risks and decisions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to constructively challenge senior stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Strong governance, assurance and reporting skills.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior project or programme management experience within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of leading major digital, technology-enabled or organisational change implementations.
• Strong understanding and utilisation of Oracle Fusion or NHS ESR
• Experience of managing complex projects across multiple workstreams, stakeholders and organisational boundaries.
• Experience of providing senior-level reporting, assurance and recommendations to governance forums.
• Strong experience of risk, issue, dependency and change management.
• Experience of leading or overseeing technical implementation, system testing and/or data migration.
• Experience of leading stakeholder engagement, communications, training and organisational readiness activity.
• Experience of working with national programmes, shared services, external suppliers or multiple delivery partners.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering complex projects to challenging timescales.

Desirable

• Significant NHS experience, particularly within a complex provider or system environment.
• Experience of working across multiple NHS organisations or regional/national programmes.

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a band 6 sister/charge nurse in the emergency department you must be able to follow polices and procedures whilst keeping patients safe and prioritising the work load of different areas effectively . You will be expected to coordinated all areas of the department from UTC to resus whilst assisting and supporting junior staff. It is essential that you have skills such as cannulation, plastering, catheterisation , IT skills, triage and ILS. Be able to recognise a deterioration patient and escalate effectively.

You must be confident enough to delegate to a team and communicate effectively with both patients and a multi-disciplinary team.

As a band 6 sister/charge nurse you would be expected to act as a role model and share knowledge to both junior staff and students, and be prepared to work alongside the band 7 senior sisters/charge nurses in managing a team with in the department and sharing knowledge.

Previous emergency or critical care experience would be preferred.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Preceptor training
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development in relevant area of specialty supplemented by specialist clinical and managerial training
• ALS
• Mentorship/Practice Assessor

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Post Graduate A&E qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience within an Emergency Department (minimum band 5 or equivalent)
• Post registration experience of working autonomously

Skills

Essential

• Good communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Cannulation
• Phlebotomy
• Medication (all routes)
• Male catheterisation
• Plaster training

Desirable

• Appraisal training
• Leadership training
• Managing sickness training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities:

Provide professional advice and support to managers in all areas of employment relations such as grievance, disciplinary, fair treatment and absence management procedures, ensuring that problems are identified and resolved quickly, effectively and fairly and that throughout all processes there is comprehensive and effective communication with staff and their representatives.

Advise managers and staff on the interpretation and application of terms and conditions of service and contractual issues.

Advise and support managers to undertake investigations, including: decisions on suspensions and advising on the approval process to suspend as appropriate; supporting the manager in the development of the investigation report; supporting the presentation of the findings at the hearing.

Attend formal employee relations meetings as appropriate and advise managers on documentation, ensuring consistency, accuracy and best practice.

Support the Head of Employee Relations and HR Business Partners with the effective management of Employment Tribunal claims, undertaking relevant duties as delegated to them.

Support the Head of Employee Relations to produce and monitor monthly employment relations data for key performance indicators.

Support the interpretation of this information, identify any problem areas and work with Trust managers to address them.

Support the Head of Employee Relations to provide monthly feedback reports on employee relations activity to the HR senior team.

Lead on supporting managers to proactively manage short term sickness cases, by reviewing reports sent to managers identifying cases that have triggered under the Trusts sickness absence policy.

Work with the Head of Employee Relations to further develop monitoring mechanisms against which the Employee Relations Team can measure performance.

Deputise for the Head of Employee Relations when required.

Professional responsibilities:

Provide professional advice and support as a full panel member in employment related hearings, providing guidance to managers to determine appropriate action.

To be familiar with the Trusts computerised Employee Relations and ESR information record systems and input and retrieve information as required.

Keep up to date with current employment law legislation and best practice and make recommendations when policy and procedure needs to change to reflect this.

Be a trained Agenda for Change job evaluator and participate in job evaluation and matching panels.

Provide advice and guidance to Trust managers with the development of job descriptions and person specifications in line with the Agenda for Change job evaluation and methodology.

Foster a positive climate of employee relations within the Trust, to support the implementation of a partnership approach and to develop and maintain good working relationships with representatives of accredited Trade Unions.

Please see attached job description

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• MCIPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An understanding of the national NHS agenda and the HR contribution.
• A knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment issues
• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Effective communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills.
• Able to prioritise conflicting demands, particularly when working to strict deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to handle highly confidential and / or highly sensitive information in an appropriate way.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical staffing employment issues and MHPS.
• Knowledge of the NHS job evaluation system.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in an operational HR environment.
• Proven experience with supporting managers in employee relations issues.
• Evidence of developing and maintaining positive partnerships with trade union representatives and senior managers

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment.
• Advising managers at disciplinary hearings and other formal hearings.
• Experience of policy review and development.
• Previous experience of job evaluation.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic
• Diplomatic
• Patient

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KMPN: You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for BMS roles Band 6 and above.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSE'S A-C, or equivalent in English and Maths, Level 4 qualification or equivalent / above
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 2, or equivalent relevant professional experience

Desirable

• HCS or Registered Scientist, RSci with Science Council or Technician
• Quality qualification

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Leadership experience
• Experience of working with a Quality Management System
• Experience of auditing
• Experience of working in Pathology
• IT skills: Q-Pulse or other electronic QMS, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to organise own time effectively & work to schedules & deadlines
• Effective communication skills with other health care professional, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation

Desirable

• Experience of compiling reports
• Experience of external assessments
• Experience in change control processes
• Deal with complex and or sensitive information
• Used a range of Microbiology analysers
• Good aseptic technique
• Good basic manual bacteriology and serology skills
• Molecular and PCR skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Basic understanding of Microbiology, laboratory and infection science
• Health and Safety in the laboratory
• An understanding of general developments in the NHS and how these affect pathology services

Desirable

• Knowledge of ISO 15189
• Basic knowledge of Healthcare associated infections and Infection Control
• Knowledge of training, learning and development processes
• Understanding of COSHH other H&S audits and laboratory legislation
• Knowledge of advances in Microbiology and Pathology practices

Personal / professional attributes

Essential

• Be self-motivated and work hard towards objectives
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team and develop effective relationships
• Ability to deal with complex and/or sensitive information
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Receptive and adaptive to change
• Ability to work in an environment where clinical specimens are handled and disposed

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust's Vision, Mission, Values and behaviours.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet changing needs of the service

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

General responsibilities

See Job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post graduate diploma or equivalent qualification
• Registered Dietitian by HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
• Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education
• Trained in facilitated learning for under-graduate practice placements

Desirable

• BDA Membership
• Member of Regional Paediatric Interest Group and/or National Interest Group
• Post-registration course in Paediatric dietetics

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with senior staff guidance
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to include written, verbal and presentation skills
• Able to teach effectively
• Good IT skills
• Able to plan and deliver workloads to support requirements of the post
• Motivational interviewing skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• A knowledge of personal accountability and responsibilities as laid down by Rules of Professional Conduct
• Ability to work in a team

Desirable

• Awareness of developments in the NHS
• Understanding of clinical audit
• A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 18 months post-graduate experience in general Nutrition and Dietetics including complex nutrition support and MDT working
• Experience of paediatric dietetics and an interest to develop skills and knowledge in this area
• Use of care protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions
• Motivation towards extending skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of student training

Other

Essential

• Ability to adapt to meet changing requirements and needs
• Empathetic and understanding
• Motivated, Innovative & enthusiastic

Desirable

• Able to travel between different sites in a timely manner

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KMPN: You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for Biomedical Scientist roles Band 6 and above.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• HCPC Registration as a BMS with significant post registration experience.
• Institute of Biomedical Science accredited BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent.

Desirable

• IOSH qualification.
• ABA/ESHRE certificate in Semen analysis or equivalent.

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Advanced computer literacy skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and multi-skilled.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Attention to detail, quality of presentation and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels including patients.
• Team Player but also able to work on own initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to complete Trust paperwork (Logs/CAPA/Datix accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Empathetic approach especially when speaking to patients.
• Able to pass on ideas to manager on improvement of services.
• Able to report problems as they arise and to suggest ways to solve them if possible.
• Extensive experience at Band 5 level or above within a diagnostic, ISO accredited, laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology.
• Experienced in Non-Gynae preparation.
• Experienced in ROSE clinics.
• Experienced in diagnostic andrology.
• Experience of acting or deputising for Health and Safety Supervisor.

Desirable

• European computer driving licence (ECDL).

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS/Public Sector would be an advantage Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Good knowledge of different types of samples received in the department and specimen acceptance criteria.
• Good understanding of UKAS ISO: 15189:2022 accreditation standards in relation to designated section.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements and risk assessments.

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Rd, Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will run joint and nurse led clinics in conjunction with Consultant colleagues to offer the highest level of care to the patients. You will manage a caseload of children and young people with epilepsy. You will be the point of contact for the epilepsy service, supporting families who have children with epilepsy.

The role will provide highly specialised support and advice. You will be expected to provide advice and support in relation to management of epilepsy for children and young people, and will be expected to provide clinical and educational support to staff within the Trust. This will involve reviewing patients on the children's acute ward as well as in the outpatients setting.

As a team we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care, putting young people at the heart of everything we do whilst working in partnership with young people and their families to provide the best possible experience.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification
• Completed or willing to undertake a qualification in Epilepsy (To be specified)
• Evidence of continuing post registration professional development

Desirable

• Master's degree
• Non-medical prescribing course
• PET 1 Epilepsy Course

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years relevant post registration experience in paediatrics at Band 6
• Experience in dealing with families and children with Epilepsy
• Previous experience in teaching of patients & staff
• Awareness of delivering Research/evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service.

Desirable

• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Previous case holding

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and expertise in the speciality of epilepsy including national policies and guidelines
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and demonstrates a commitment to Multidisciplinary working
• Ability to plan and run nurse led clinics
• Committed to provide safe,
• effective and timely patient -centred care in accordance with NMC Code of conduct and Trust core standards
• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
• Prioritises own workload
• Understanding of the holistic needs of children and families with epilepsy
• Excellent problem solving, negotiation, analytical skills
• Able to deliver teaching sessions and presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure accurate extraction of complex clinical details relating to diagnoses and operative procedures for each consultant episode from patient medical records

To engage and support the internal continuous audit process ensuring that a personal IG level 2 audit result is achieved and maintain

To assist in the daily supervision of trainee and less experienced clinical coding staff providing mentorship and cultivating a supportive learning environment

To interpret histology and radiology reports to ensure accuracy of the coding process

To undertake the coding of extracted information ensuring adherence to National Standards and local policies

To accurately enter the clinical codes onto the Trust information system PAS/Medicode

To identify insufficient/incorrect clinical data in source documentation and using own initiative to raise the query for resolution with other relevant departments

To share and assist other colleagues with personal coding experience and promote a learning environment at workplace

To organise daily workload efficiently so that personal coding targets are met, including allocated Consultant backlog list, supporting the coding team in achieving high standards of coding completeness and accuracy at agreed timescales

To take responsibility for self-development on a continuous basis by studying for the Auditor and/or Trainer qualification, if required by the Trust.

To participate in ongoing coding training and testing to meet National Standards and Trust requirements. This may require travelling to other organisations outside core working hours

To liaise with Clinicians and their support staff concerning interpretation of case note documentation affecting coding

To investigate and correct coded clinical data rejected or queried by recipient information systems

To communicate complex coding rules to clinical coding staff, medical, clinical and administrative staff and external agencies.

Implement agreed local policy directives and assist in the development of local coding policies which impact on the various service areas

Undertake/Participate in complex audits

To work across all specialities

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Accredited Clinical Coder qualification
• Coding Standards Course
• Recent Refresher workshop
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor/Trainer qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms: acquired through work-based training.
• Good knowledge and use of information / informatics systems used within the NHS.
• oKnowledge of computer use, coding procedures & conventions

Experience

Essential

• Recent Clinical coding experience in an Acute NHS Trust

Desirable

• Use of Patient Centre PAS
• Use of supportive systems such as Telepath
• Supervisory/leading team experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will run joint and nurse led clinics in conjunction with Consultant colleagues to offer the highest level of care to the patients. You will manage a caseload of children and young people with epilepsy. You will be the point of contact for the epilepsy service, supporting families who have children with epilepsy.

The role will provide specialist support and advice. You will be expected to provide advice and support in relation to management of epilepsy for children and young people, and will be expected to provide clinical and educational support to staff within the Trust. This will involve reviewing patients on the children's acute ward as well as in the outpatients setting.

As a team we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care, putting young people at the heart of everything we do whilst working in partnership with young people and their families to provide the best possible experience.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Registration on the NMC register as a Children's Nurse
• Educated to degree level in nursing or equivalent experience
• Post registration basic qualification relevant to specialty
• Practice Assessor qualification
• Completion of a Practice Supervisor programme
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• PET 1 Epilepsy Course

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant post registration experience in paediatrics at Band 6, or substantial experience at Band 5, with experience caring for children with epilepsy and/or neurological conditions
• Experience of using evidence based practice
• Previous experience in teaching of patients & staff

Desirable

• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Demonstrate understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex situations.
• Digital Literacy and ability to use NHS IT systems.
• Understanding of the holistic needs of children and families with epilepsy/neurology
• Able to deliver teaching sessions and presentations

Desirable

• Experience in mentoring and training junior staff.
• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks.
• Ability to plan and run nurse led clinics

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography State Registered Radiographer
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Certificate of competency in IV cannulation, along with the ability to practise these skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with Senior Staff guidance where necessary
• Good communication skills with patients, colleagues and other Trust workers
• In depth knowledge of all routine radiographic procedures
• A working knowledge of the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017
• Knowledge of the College of Radiographers statements for Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Council Standards of Proficiency
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in Radiology
• IT Literate
• Awareness of NHS agenda
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to be adaptable to meet changing needs
• Ability to work within a team

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Considerable post-qualification experience for progression to Senior level, once competencies and performance have been achieved
• Relevant experience working in a cross-sectional modality ,such as CT
• Provide training/mentoring such as IV cannulation for staff within CT

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical responsibilities:

Central Specimen Reception (CSR) includes pre and post analytical tasks and duties such as checking patient demographics, numbering up samples, operating centrifuges/analysers and prioritising workflow.

Handling and preparing miscellaneous, Immunology and referred samples and sending them onto the relevant departments/ external testing laboratories, storing and despatching samples as appropriate following UN3373 requirements.

Handling and preparing Histology specimens, checking patient/sample information ensuring that they meet requirements, entry to LIMS, packaging according to guidelines and departmental policy, and referring samples to the referral laboratory.

Dealing with problem samples including unsuitable samples and / or requests.

General tasks associated with the laboratories, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion such as separating specimens, receiving supplies, monitoring of equipment, checking stock levels and informing senior members of staff when stocks are low, issuing sample containers to internal and external users and processing waste.

Work according to departmental standard operating procedures at all times.

Monitor stock levels within the department, ensuring acceptable levels, advising Central Specimen Reception (CSR) Supervisor if supplies fall below minimum levels and preparing Pathology stock orders for wards and departments within the hospital as well as GP surgeries.

Greet visitors and patients dealing with all general Pathology enquires where possible and re-directing queries to appropriate persons.

Obtaining outstanding results from external laboratories and reporting results onto the LIMS for authorisation.

Organise and distribute all Pathology paper reports and any other documentation required

Please see attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• GCSE's including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level plus theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level of experience
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• IBMS support staff Certificate of Achievement Part I

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Computer literate and good keyboard skills
• Ability to multitask
• Good attention to detail
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure. e.g. work to tight deadlines
• Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
• Processing biological specimens
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of CSR functions including send away testing services, Histology, clinical trials, referral reporting and private patients.

Desirable

• Familiar with other IT database and laboratory IT systems.
• Initiative to identify non conformity in workplace and apply appropriate immediate actions

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in healthcare provision or customer service.
• Achieving targets within a specified timeframe

Desirable

• Practical knowledge of departmental equipment and methods within Pathology services and CSR.

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to best practice in breastfeeding / infant feeding in line with UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative and Trust Guidelines.

Offer specialist support and guidance for mothers to initiate and maintain breastfeeding in hospital, face-to-face, group settings, or on the phone.

Identify, respond to and evaluate health needs. Focussing on establishing breastfeeding, latch and positioning, skin to skin, hand expressing and prioritising mother-infant bonding.

Play an active role on the maternity wards acting as a resource and champion. Supporting ward MSWs to deepen their learning and improve their skills in lactation support.

Work occasional weekends as part of a 7 day rota

Organise and deliver antenatal and postnatal group workshops on breastfeeding and relationship building

Support the Programme Lead with the implementation of UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative.

Support the Infant Feeding Coordinator with facilitation of staff BFI training courses

Support with staff and patients breastfeeding audits, skills reviews and other baby friendly activities as required.

Promote breastfeeding service effectively identifying opportunities and proactively suggesting ways to connect with patient groups

Contribute recommendations for own work area to enhance policies and improve service delivery.

Participate in audit, quality improvement, research projects and/or innovations following agreed policy and protocol.

Support parents who mix or formula feed with the information they need to feed their babies safely and responsively.

Create individualised feeding plans in collaboration with parents and ward staff and under the supervision of the Infant Feeding Coordinator.

Promote effective communication. Have awareness of barriers to communication. Communicates with the first/preferred language of client. Requires good IT, written and oral skills.

Use organisation skills to help prepare for, as well as participate and support with local and national promotional events (as appropriate) e.g. Place of Birth Showcase, National Breastfeeding Week or World Breastfeeding Week. Be responsible for own workload on the day-to-day basis, under the supervision of the Infant Coordinator

Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation.

Be responsible for own workload on the day-to-day basis, under the supervision of the Infant Coordinator.

Demonstrate awareness of the needs of children and their families from diverse ethnic groups and demonstrate awareness of the Trust Equal Opportunities.

Ensure Health and Safety policies and all relevant Trust and National policies and guidelines are adhered to, including issues relating to the Children Act, Childrens rights and needs.

Have knowledge and understanding of trust guidelines and policies appropriate to the role and demonstrate evidence-based practiced based on these and Baby Friendly standards.

Identify and pursue own educational and professional development including mandatory training

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare related subject or equivalent experience Or RCM "maternity support worker course- Preparation to care: Fit for Practice." Care Certificate or commitment to undertake Good all-round general education including English and Maths Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• IBCLC or working towards qualification
• Other lactation specific qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Awareness of the UNICEF BFI UK Programme
• IT Literate
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and on own initiative.
• Full UK Driving Licence and transport available for use at work

Desirable

• Knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs.
• Awareness of cleft lip

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in healthcare setting
• Previous Infant Feeding Support experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a maternity setting

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Essential

• MPharm degree or equivalent qualification
• GPhC registration as a pharmacist
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent (or working towards)
• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Awareness of current practice and policy affecting pharmacy practice in the NHS & understanding the NHS structure
• IT literacy
• Awareness of current practice and policy affecting pharmacy practice in the NHS & understanding the NHS structure
• Ability to priortitise tasks effectively
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal, including influencing skills

Desirable

• JAC computer skills
• Knowledge of RPS standards for hospital pharmacy

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
• Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to self direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio.
• Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
• IT skills, including using hospital data bases, word processing, excel, email and power point
• Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others

Experience

Essential

• A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Occupational Therapy
• Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT

Desirable

• Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of evidenced based practice pertaining to Occupational Therapy
• Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Occupational Therapy
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments

Other

Essential

• Self motivated with a clear understanding of role
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
• Professional manner and appearance
• Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
• Full clean driving licence and availability of car to travel within Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice.

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description for this post details the main responsibilities for this band 5 physiotherapy post

The specific responsibilities are divided into

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

Educational and Development Responsibilities

There are also some General Trust responsibilities detailed as part of the role

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

• HPCP registration
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of clinical placements in core areas
• Previous related work experience/ voluntary work

Desirable

• Clinical placement in paediatrics

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of professional practice including new research
• Knowledge of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues.
• Ability to organise and prioritise caseload.
• Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
• 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.
• Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve in clinical situation.
• Evidence of taking initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking specific responsibilities.
• Experience of delegating tasks to support workers/physiotherapy assistants
• IT skills
• Presentation 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.

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the option to join the General Physician on-call rota (1 in 16) for non-selected acute take. This consists of post-take ward rounds in the morning and then post-take ward rounds mid-day & evening.

A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Clinical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal meeting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Recognised Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent).
• MRCP (UK or Ireland) or equivalent.
• CCT in Respiratory & General (Internal) Medicine or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview date.

Desirable

• Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD, PhD.

Experience

Essential

• Full and independent management of clinical patient workload.

Desirable

• Level 1 competent in Pleural Ultrasound
• Sub specialist interest: COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Nodules, Thoracic Cancer, NIV, Sleep, Pulmonary Hypertension

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Involvement and understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to teach and support learning activities of medical undergraduates, junior medical, nursing, technical and other clinical staff.

Research

Essential

• Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research.

Desirable

• To have published clinical work in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
• Awareness of current general medical practices.
• Computer-literate in office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
• Ability to use internet applications (Web and E-mail)

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT-based patient information 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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:

Lead and supervise the day to day implementation of safeguarding plans of care and evaluation of their effectiveness.

Work in partnership with professionals, the adult and their families/ carers in order to support and encourage involvement in their safeguarding plan.

Supervise and lead in challenging practice, and maintaining standards in relation to safeguarding ensuring guidelines and policies are adhered to within the inpatient setting

Responsible for the identification of safeguarding concerns for patients and escalate as appropriate.

Work without direct supervision and be responsible for the management of his/her workload within the hospital setting

Attend and represent the Trust at appropriate internal and external meetings in relation to safeguarding.

Be aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the adult and endeavour to meet these at all times within the context of safeguarding them

Act as a source of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise in relation to safeguarding.

Support Trust staff on a day to day basis in the process of assessing risk in relation to safeguarding and the process of making a referral to the Local Authority if required.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Registration on part 1 of the NMC register/or other professional body
• Diploma or degree in relevant subject
• Evidence of further and ongoing study at Masters level
• Safeguarding Supervision qualification
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Masters in relevant subject
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 in relation to S42 enquiries
• Knowledge of acts relating to safeguarding (e.g Mental Capacity, Domestic Abuse etc)
• Demonstrate a wide range of knowledge in relation to safeguarding adults.
• Knowledge of current professional, local and national policy issues in relation to Safeguarding.
• Excellent communicator both written and verbally
• IT Literate
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Safeguarding experience
• Experience of multi agency working in relation to safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience of other care settings
• Experience of practice development

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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