Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A*-C)
• 3 A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• OR as a level 3 apprenticeship (e.g. Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
• OR equivalent clinical experience/expertise within AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through experience
• Experience of multi-disciplinary record keeping
• Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision
• Able to manage busy case load and prioritise
• Ability to work independently (under guidance) using own knowledge skills and initiative acknowledging role boundaries

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
• Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
• Evidence of ability to communicate and work with team
• Ability to adapt and to needs of the service
• Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Reliable
• Experience at band 2 or equivalent within relevant profession
• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
• Able to meet moving and handling requirements of post
• Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Vaughan Building

Ruckhall Lane

Herefordshire

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with RCSLT & HCPC
• Post graduate or equivalent specialist training in Autism

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to develop and implement training to professionals and parents/carers
• Knowledge and understanding of use of digital tools to support therapy

Experience

Essential

• Proven leadership/management experience
• Experience of managing large and complex caseload independently

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Child Development Centre

Ross Road

Hereford

HR2 7RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A*-C)
• 3 A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• OR as a level 3 apprenticeship (e.g. Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
• OR equivalent clinical experience/expertise within AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through training or experience
• Demonstration of knowledge of core Physiotherapy and or Occupational Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary assessments and record keeping
• Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision
• Able to manage busy case load
• Ability to work independently (under guidance) using own knowledge skills and initiative acknowledging role boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 3 or equivalent within relevant therapy.
• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using /fitting adaptive equipment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
• Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
• Evidence of ability to communicate and work with team
• Ability to adapt and to needs of the service
• Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Reliable

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
• Able to meet moving and handling requirements of post
• Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view the Job description and person specification attached to this vacancy in the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision and prioritise and own workload
• Professional approach to work and colleagues and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to deal with situations tactfully

Desirable

• Medical Terminology

Experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS/healthcare experience
• Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
• Diary Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Vaughan Building

Ruckhall lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR1 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Strong IT skills and knowledge, particularly Microsoft Office
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload without supervision
• Knowledge and experience with health record systems, particularly Maxims.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience with health record systems
• Previous NHS/healthcare experience

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 in Customer Services, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Good general education including GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS/healthcare 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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Audiology Department, The County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Desirable

• IT Qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Time Management
• Problem solving
• Verbal and written communication

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon sound evidence base.
• To have appropriate skills in the care of the Haematology or Oncology patient to include:o Insertion of peripheral cannulao Venipunctureo Venesectiono Management of central venous access devices with appropriate advice, teaching, assessment of patients or other health care professionals in the delivery of careo Checking and administration of cytotoxic drugs and other supportive treatments
• Counselling patients offering psychological and physiological support of problems and side effects during treatment and thereafter.o Administration of blood productso Preparing patients and equipment for procedureso Monitoring patients for signs of adverse reactions, sensitivity, compatibility of drugsand/ or investigationso Order and collate results of blood tests appropriate to management of treatment.
• Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social, and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
• Ensuring patients receive appropriate written information for their investigation, condition, diagnosis.
• Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
• Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
• Undertakes a prime role in the psychological and compassionate care of patients, their relatives and team members in meeting their respective needs.
• Contributes towards effective running of the unit.
• Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
• Maintains a good standard of communication and interpersonal relationships with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimun of 2 years Band 5 experience

Desirable

• Working with Oncology/Haematology patients
• Advanced communication skills
• N59 or equivalent

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• RGN
• Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• IV administration
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate and instil confidence in others
• Ability to have positive working relationships
• Good health record
• Leadership skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Evidence based practice

Desirable

• Cannulation & venapuncture

Personal qualities

Essential

• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing 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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manger. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget.

To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.

To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• First / Second Registered Nurse
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area
• Leadership
• Experience of Change Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

The County Hospital

Market Street

Herefordshire

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manger. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget.

To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.

To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• First / Second Registered Nurse
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area
• Leadership
• Experience of Change Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

The County Hospital

Market Street

Herefordshire

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care
• To report any concerns to the registered nurse relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area
• To ensure the registered nurse is regularly updated on patients condition and progress
• To ensure the equipment is clean and in good working order
• To ensure the environment is clean and tidy.

If you are successful for Assessment you will be invited to see our Bank recruitment specialists on:

• Wednesday 21st October - specified time booked on line

Following your attendance at the assessment booked drop in, successful candidates will be invited for interview on:-

• Thursday 29th October - time slot to be booked online for interview

The Assessment/ drop-in sessions for BANK will be held at, Monkmoor Court, 31-34 Commercial Road, HR1 2BG - Please ring the General Recruitment telephone number on the door when you arrive

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
• Demonstrates patient focused approach

Desirable

• Previous Experience in a caring role
• A Minimum Maths and English GCSE Grades 3 - 9 or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Market Street

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Please note: This vacancy maybe retracted as a result of being deemed suitable for the redeployment of internal staff.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Desirable

• Level 2 in Business Administration, Customer Care (or equivalent experience)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Google Docs.
• Accurate data entry and record keeping
• Ability to follow procedures and work within defined protocols
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role
• Experience of dealing with the public both face to face and by phone

Desirable

• Experience using MAXIMS or other hospital systems
• Experience in a healthcare or NHS environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital - Monkmoor Court

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Significant post graduate experience and CPD relevant to Children's Occupational Therapy / Specialist courses (or equivalent experience)
• Evidence of or willingness to undertake further training at Masters level

Desirable

• Leadership/Management qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of using both standardised and non-standardised assessments in Children's Occupational Therapy
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and highly specialist Therapy skills
• Broad, developed and advanced knowledge of relevant conditions and therapy interventions
• Extensive evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Able to make independent, sound, advanced clinical decisions and problem solve
• Able to manage and facilitate others in dealing with busy case load and prioritise
• Ability to work autonomously using highly specialist knowledge, skills and initiative in sometimes complex situations acknowledging role boundaries

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to children

Experience

Essential

• Extensive NHS or equivalent experience in specialist area community, community services & Children's therapy
• Experience of team leadership, management and positive role modelling
• Student practice placement educator and experience of having students
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment
• Supervisory experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
• Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively including difficult conversations
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in changing service needs
• Is dynamic and proactive
• Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Reliable

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
• Able to meet physical & moving and handling requirements of post. i.e. re-positioning of a patient, use of moving & handling equipment, approved manual physical movement practices of patient
• Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Benet Building, Belmont

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Leadership
• Time management of self and others
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
• Problem solving

Desirable

• Experience of change management

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• First/Second Registered Nurse

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and Adaptable
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desirable

• Works well as part of a team

Experience

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Leominster Community Hospital

Leominster Community Hospital

Herefordshire

HR6 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• As a member of the Data Quality Team, support the trust in meeting the data requirements of clinicians, hospital managers, commissioners and Trust board.
• To Identify and report anomalies in data and ensure that any errors are corrected at source.
• To work as part of the EPR programme to ensure that patient related data held within the Trust is accurate
• and complete to enable reliable and robust reporting to support clinical and business processes, statutory information and income generation.
• Providing training, mentoring and coaching as required to groups.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching on a one-to-one basis if required.
• Identify data quality issues and ensure that departments are made aware of them in a timely manner in line with national deadlines.
• To audit the accuracy and completeness of data held on Lorenzo and other trust systems ensuring that they are properly completed, and data quality standards are maintained in line with Information Governance requirements.
• To identify areas where the quality of data and or working practices require audit and help promote awareness of the importance of clinical data.
• To support the Clinic Coding and Information Departments to ensure that targets and quality standards are maintained within the agreed deadlines.
• To provide Data Quality training and awareness sessions as required based on service needs.
• To undertake Referral to Treatment (RTT) Validation, ensuring that patients on an RTT pathway have the correct RTT outcome. Chasing the outcome when necessary.
• Provide information to enable patients to be managed more effectively through their 18-week pathway.
• To close referrals when required for any patient showing on an RTT pathway that has been identified as a stopped pathway, ensuring that the correct pathway has been identified.
• Act independently guided by the principles and operational framework of the Trusts Access Policy and national and local 18 Weeks Guidance.
• To provide and receive complex information and communicate statistical matters/system changes to non-analytical professionals
• Be responsible for adapting and improving local information systems and procedures around data collection, input, audit and analysis so they continue to meet the needs of the trust.
• Extract data using online reports and analyse with Excel.
• To ensure Data Validation is complete within timescales to meet Trust and SUS deadlines.
• To resolve any queries relating to data quality at source.
• Be aware of and communicate any data changes and any software enhancements that will affect the quality of data.
• Participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote a commitment to continuous development and improvement.
• To participate and support all operational managers, users and developers in improving data quality encouraging decision making and action planning to resolve complex data and system issues and evaluating the effectiveness of such actions.
• Work with the IT trainers to provide support for new and existing members of staff.
• Working with the Senior Data Quality officer, monitor the Teams performance against Trust and NHS England Targets.
• Act independently to manage own workload, ensuring that issues are dealt with in a timely manner, identifying any problems and liaising with Trust managers as appropriate, ensuring that final reports or responses are provided in a timely manner.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this grade and nature of the post as allocated by the Manager, including project work and absence cover.

Relationships

Internal

• Consultants and Junior Doctors
• Nursing Staff
• General / Department Managers
• Clinical Coding Team
• Information Team
• Finance Team
• Governance Team
• All Administration Departments within the Trust
• Lorenzo Team
• EPR Workstreams
• Ward Administrators

External

• Cloud21
• General Practitioner Surgery Staff
• Other NHS Hospital Staff
• Other NHS Bodies
• Oracle Health Team

Special Requirements

• There is a requirement to use VDU equipment continuously every day DSE implications.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous office experience
• Dealing with a wide range of data elements
• Use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Previous work within an NHS environment
• Experience of working with a wide range of staff at all levels
• Knowledge of patient pathway from referral to discharge

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE level with Mathematics and English
• Evidence of continuing personal development

Desirable

• International Certification of Digital Literacy (I.C.D.L) or further IT Training
• NVQ Level 2

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent key board skills
• Ability to generate an analyse reports from databases
• Investigative and analytical approach/experience
• Able to establish rapport and foster working relationships with a wide range of staff groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

Lewes House

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include:

• Bedside teaching including sourcing and consenting patients
• Delivering interactive tutorials and case based learning
• Running teaching clinics with volunteer patients, acting as faculty for accredited courses.
• Supporting delivery of simulation opportunities
• Supporting teaching and assessing of procedural skills.
• Taking part in student assessment and feedback delivery.

Please ensure your supporting information demonstrates how you match the requirements of the post

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Broad clinical experience within General Medicine
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS
• Undertaken complete audit cycle
• Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures / techniques to other healthcare professionals
• Participated in clinical research projects

Desirable

• Participated in completed clinical research projects
• Experience of service development

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• ALS Certification
• NHS experience
• MRCP for ST3

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work alongside, motivate, and support staff of all disciplines
• Competent in basic information technology
• Ability to supervise, deliver feedback, and mentor learners
• Ability to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively
• Experience of delivering clinical teaching for learners

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant audit or research

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Caring attitude to patients and colleagues
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to achieve objectives

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Medical Education, GETEC, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information and an informal chat Please contact:

Dr Cathryn Seagrave (clinical lead)[email protected]

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
• APLS/EPLS and NLS (or equivalents)
• Level 3 Safeguarding Training

Desirable

• MRCPCH

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• A broad range of paediatric experience
• A minimum of 6 months neonatal intensive care in a level 3 centre
• At least 4 years full-time equivalent post graduate training.
• Minimum of 12 months NHS experience

Desirable

• Management or leadership experience
• Experience in child safeguarding work
• Experience in teaching

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement project

Research

Desirable

• Experience in research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to act as a team player
• Ability to organise and manage workload priorities

Other Requirements Specific to the Role

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital, Hereford

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of problems within the specialist area. These patients often have complex and / or chronic presentations.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision.
• To take a role in supervision and teaching of junior qualified therapists and assistants within clinical specialty.
• To take a role in supervision and teaching of undergraduate students.
• To demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice.
• To work flexibly over 7-day period, as the service requires.

Clinical

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To abide by relevant Profession's Code of Professional Conduct. Carry out assessments and treatments of patients with varying degrees of disability on a daily basis, using moderate physical effort. This may involve moving and handling patients and equipment.
• To conduct comprehensive assessments including activities of daily living assessments, and cognitive assessments.
• To ensure methods of treatment, its frequency and review are appropriate to specialist area and within the priorities of the Service.
• To plan and implement therapy intervention with the involvement of patients/carers, to facilitate independence, and to liaise closely with the wider MDT in planning discharge from A&E.
• To prescribe and instruct patients/carers in the safe use of equipment following assessment.
• To prescribe and organise minor adaptations to patients homes following assessment.
• To arrange for the supply of equipment and identify the need for major adaptations as defined under the Disabled Facilities Grant legislation, liaising with the Social Services Department.
• Frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions on a regular/daily basis, e.g. bodily fluids, urine, faeces, blood and vomit and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression.
• Frequent concentration is required to analyse patient documentation and carry outpatient assessments and treatments.

Professional

• To assist in the supervision and co-ordination of the Therapy Team on a day-to-day basis.
• To be professionally responsible for the efficient organisation of own caseloadproviding a high standard of clinical care.
• To represent Therapy interests at meetings as agreed with the Therapy Service Manager and advise of any such meetings where attendance might be appropriate.
• To contribute to the Therapy Services Clinical Governance Strategy to ensure the quality of service delivered, including Evidence Based Practice, audit, risk management and patient focussed care.
• To ensure that all client intervention is documented in a timely, objective and confidential manner via Multi-disciplinary Care Plan, Medical Notes and specific Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy reports, according to departmental and Trust Policy.
• To attend multi-disciplinary case conferences/planning meetings to give feedback regarding Therapy intervention.
• To undertake an active role in the maintenance and development of fieldwork education placements for Therapy students, and to supervise students on placement.
• To carry out the supervision and appraisal of Therapy Support staff.
• To undertake education of other disciplines about Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy, as required, in liaison with the Therapy Service Manager and other colleagues.
• To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
• To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice and incorporate new developments into your specialist area of work.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively, efficiently and autonomously with regard to clinical priorities and time availability.
• To attend and participate in in-service training programmes, individual training sessions and external courses as expected and/or identified at Individual Performance Review, and to undertake reflective practice.
• To have specialist knowledge and skills in the use and application of relevant equipment and to be responsible for your own safe and competent use of all that equipment, aids and appliances and that of more junior staff, support workers and students within your team.
• To ensure that your own practice meets the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.

Organisational

• To undertake, as directed, the collection of activity data to enable the Trust to monitor its performance.
• To ensure safe systems of work and ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, Safety Executive regulations and Therapy Service policies by staff.
• To maintain and review current policies and procedures within the department including the development of new policies in conjunction with the Therapy Service Manager and senior colleagues.
• To work with the Therapy Service Manager and senior colleagues to undertake regular review of service provision, implementation of appropriate change and the formulation and delivery of strategies for the further development of the Therapy Team.
• To undertake any other duties delegated by the Therapy Services Manager/Professional Team lead commensurate with the grade and experience of the post holder.

Communication

• To deal sensitively with patients and relatives who have high levels of anxiety and occasional aggression caused by frustration, trauma, disability, pain or impaired ability to understand or communicate and to enable patients to come to terms with chronic disability, on a frequent basis.
• To ensure beneficial and positive communication with clients, their families/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs and promoting user involvement/decision making.
• To use a range of highly developed verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, such as those who are sensory impaired, dysphasic or have some degree of confusion or dementia.
• To deliver presentations and training at Therapy and multi-disciplinary training events and on an individual basis.

Relationships

Internal:

• Patients and Carers
• Multi- Disciplinary Team Members
• Therapy Team Colleagues

External:

• Social Services Colleagues
• Statutory and Voluntary Agencies
• Ambulance services
• Primary Care/GPs

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Acute NHS experience
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years post-graduate experience
• Previous experience in specialist clinical area
• Band 5 rotational experience
• Involvement in audit
• Supervisory experience
• Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including recent attendance at relevant post-graduate courses

Desirable

• BAOT
• Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Therapy Services, George Eliot NHS Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• English GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• RSA III Typing/Word processing

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• To be able to write and communicate clear concise messages involving medical terminology
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel including medical professional, outside agencies and patients both verbally and in writing.
• To comprehend instructions containing medical terminology
• Provide and receive routine information requiring tact/provision of sensitive information upholding patient confidentiality
• An understanding of a range of work/office procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of patient management system

Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience or equivalent experience
• Previous medical secretarial 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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley NHS

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide specialist nursing expertise, ensuring all staff are supported in their practice on day to day and ongoing basis.
• To ensure the assessment, development and evaluation of programmes of care in order to co-ordinate the holistic needs of women.
• Uses advanced decision making skills to utilise all available resources to deliver nursing care effectively and efficiently in a timely manner.
• To take measures to ensure the safety of women, which includes delegation of patient care to nurses and/or support staff with the appropriate levels of skills at all times, making adjustments as workload and caseload alters, using developed decision making skills.
• To report any incidents/accidents to the matron, completing Datix whenappropriate Lead and/or assist in investigation of complaints and implement recommendations arising from these investigations.
• To facilitate research based practice within the department and ensureappropriate implementation.
• To ensure that Nursing and Clinical Pathways/Guidelines/Protocols are implemented and maintained.
• To ensure good standards of practice in the department, through participation in effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.
• Audit and evaluate the emergency gynaecology service in order to develop staff and practice.
• To manage and effectively support patients through the delivery of difficult news, e.g. diagnosis of miscarriage, termination or ectopic pregnancy.
• Provide care to bereaved patients and their relatives introducing the bereavement team for specialised care and follow up.
• Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary professionals and agencies, ensuring seamless care at a high standard.
• Produce patient information, ensuring it is updated to reflect current research based practice.
• To engage with service users, ensuring feedback is actively shared and supports developments within the service.
• Work two clinical shifts per week in the clinical area and provide supportwhere necessary where staffing limits fall short of the required limits.
• Management and ensure that duty rotas for the staff will provide effective and well balanced cover to meet with the requirements of the service and ensure the presence of suitably qualified and experienced nurses and support staff at all times.
• Develop new ways of working if workload requires this.
• To liaise with other ward/department managers and Lead Sonographer within the Directorate as necessary, to ensure workload and skill mix are effectively managed. Inform and discuss with Matron any problems highlighted.
• Participate in audit programmes and present results.
• Respond appropriately to incidents reported via the Datix system and investigations with monitoring of action plans
• To develop and embed evidence based care ensuring national guidance is implemented.
• Communicate complex and sensitive patient and staff information facilitating good working relationships.
• Ensure all resources are used to the optimum and manage the departments budget.
• To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory updates as instructed.
• To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies and ordering equipment replacement, together with maintenance of that equipment.
• To maintain accurate management records relating to all aspects ofdepartment management.
• To lead, motivate and develop staff to provide high standards of nursing care and be responsible for the management of Health & Safety matters, identifying that their work areas comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
• To carry out annual Personal Development Reviews of staff within the unit.
• To have knowledge and ability to appropriately escalate to matron ensuringsafe practice and care at all times. To provide support to medical staff who are working in the department

Education & Training

• To be a senior supervisor and assessor and preceptor to junior nurses and student nurses, working closely with education providers.
• To ensure staff are able to reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of appraisals and effective communication skills.
• To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of students, working closely with the Universities.
• To develop the nursing role within the area, providing training andassessment to extend clinical skills, as appropriate to the area.
• To identify areas for development of skills in line with the local and national guidance. To monitor and effectively manage all staff compliance within ESR for theirstatutory and mandatory training.

Professional

• To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents to the Matron and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies.
• Maintain accurate management records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used.
• To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with the NMC documents.
• To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.
• To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the matron.
• To co-ordinate the development and implementation of the policies and protocols with particular emphasis on those that relate to gynaecology.
• To be conversant and comply with the gynaecology services guidelines and attend mandatory updates as instructed.
• Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework and Implement research where appropriate.
• To be professionally accountable for ones own nursing practice, acting in a professional manner at all times abiding by the Code of Conduct and all other relevant NMC and Trust practice protocols and guidelines.
• To be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of own professional knowledge and competence in keeping with the practice and CPD standard laid down by the NMC to ensure continued professional registration.

Personnel

• To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff.
• To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments, making recommendations on improvements in service as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of day to day discipline within the ward/department and to undertake, where necessary, initiation of the disciplinary procedure.
• To counsel staff in relation to professional and personal matters including the management of sickness absence.
• To manage hazards/unsafe practices and ensure all accidents/untoward incidents are recorded in accordance with the laid down procedures, escalating to Matron/Operational Manager when required.
• Monitor staff performance with mandatory training. Organise staff appraisals, ensuring that developmental needs are linked to the maternity training plan.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous nursing experience at Band 6
• Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues relating to professional practice
• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for acute care including a desire to improve services and the patient experience
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
• First level NMC nursing registration
• Evidence of further Professional Development relevant to current post.

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing change in the workplace
• Able to promote equality, diversity and rights
• Mentorship of student nurses
• Evidence of advanced nursing studies, Master's degree (or working towards)

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description/personal specification to view the full range of duties and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or recent graduate in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Evidence of using analytical skills to investigate and identify system and data issues. Evidence of automating tasks including validation rules to promote efficient and quality assured work practice

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge, understanding and skills in the use of a range of software applications to extract and analyse data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Experience of using databases, with good understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

Desirable

• Ability to review and re-design systems and processes
• Good understanding of NHS terminology and of digital technologies and their application within healthcare settings and their data quality requirements.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working in a relevant IM&T environment
• Awareness of Artificial Intelligence technologies and applications.
• Awareness of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) concepts and tools.
• Evidence of developing and using spreadsheets, databases and information systems to retrieve and analyse data

Desirable

• Understanding of Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems.
• Evidence of using analytical skills to investigate and identify system and data issues. Evidence of automating tasks including validation rules to promote efficient and quality assured work practice
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley Trust

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Independent Endoscopy Lists. Undertake a minimum of five independent endoscopy lists per week, delivering highquality diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy, in line with JAG standards and Trust protocols.
• Training in additional procedures. Commit to developing competencies in Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE), participating in supervised training lists and competencybased progression.
• Clinical Supervision. Provide daytoday clinical supervision, guidance and support to Clinical Endoscopists, contributing to skills development, quality assurance and safe practice.
• JETS Training Programme. Actively participate in the JETS training environment, supporting trainees, contributing to training lists, and promoting a positive learning culture.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Work closely with medical, surgical, nursing, decontamination and administrative teams to ensure seamless patient pathways and highquality service delivery across both Hereford County Hospital and RossonWye Community Hospital.
• Quality and Governance. Contribute to clinical audit, service improvement, incident review and adherence to JAG standards, supporting the departments commitment to continuous improvement.
• PatientCentred Care. Provide compassionate, respectful and informed care, ensuring patients are supported throughout their procedure and involved in shared decisionmaking.
• Professional Development. Maintain and develop clinical skills through CPD, appraisal, and participation in departmental teaching, ensuring practice remains aligned with national standards and emerging evidence.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification. Full GMC recognised medical degree.
• GMC Registration -- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Postgraduate Training. Evidence of completion of core medical training or equivalent.
• Endoscopy Accreditation. JAG compliant certification in upper and lower GI endoscopy.

Desirable

• Higher Qualifications. MRCP, MS, MD, PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Teaching Qualification. PGCert in Medical Education or equivalent.

Training

Essential

• Demonstrable training and competence in diagnostic OGD & demonstrable training and competence in flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Advanced Endoscopy Development. Willingness to undertake supervised training in TNE.
• Lower GI Endoscopy Training. Demonstrable training and competence in flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.

Desirable

• JETS Training Experience. Prior involvement in JETS or similar structured endoscopy training programmes.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience performing independent upper and lower GI endoscopy lists with KPI's that match or exceed current JAG requirements.
• High Volume Endoscopy Services. Experience working within a busy, multidisciplinary endoscopy service.
• Clinical Supervision Experience. Experience supervising junior clinicians, trainees or clinical endoscopists.
• Independent Endoscopy Practice.
• Governance Awareness.
• Understanding of JAG standards, safety processes and quality assurance in endoscopy.

Desirable

• Experience in therapeutic procedures such as polypectomy or haemostasis.

Research

Essential

• Research Awareness. Understanding of research principles and evidence based practice.
• Study Participation. Willingness to contribute to NIHR or commercial studies.

Desirable

• Published Work. Evidence of publications, posters or presentations.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Audit Participation. Evidence of involvement in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Safety Standards. Understanding of decontamination, infection control and patient safety requirements.
• Reflective Practice. Demonstrates reflective learning and commitment to maintaining high standards.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional Integrity. Acts with accountability, honesty and respect.
• Resilience. Able to work under pressure in a busy clinical environment.
• Commitment to Learning. Motivated to develop advanced endoscopy skills including TNE and ERCP.
• Leadership Potential. Demonstrates initiative and the ability to support and guide others.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage clinical workload efficiently and safely.
• Administrative Competence. Experience with triage, MDT preparation, and clinical documentation.
• IT Proficiency. Competent in electronic patient records and digital clinical systems.

Communication and Language Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues.
• Patient Centred Dialogue. Ability to explain procedures, risks and outcomes clearly and compassionately.
• Team Collaboration. Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Standards

Essential

• High Clinical Standards. Demonstrates safe, evidence based practice aligned with national guidelines.
• Ethical Practice. Upholds patient dignity, confidentiality and informed consent.
• Professional Conduct. Acts as an ambassador for the Trust.

Knowledge

Essential

• GI Pathology Knowledge. Strong understanding of upper and lower GI disease processes.
• Endoscopy Technology. Knowledge of endoscopic equipment, accessories and decontamination processes.
• NHS Structure. Understanding of NHS systems, pathways and service delivery.

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Other Requirements Specific to the Role

Essential

• Flexible Working. Ability to work across both Hereford County Hospital and Ross on Wye Community Hospital.
• Training Commitment. Willingness to participate in JETS, supervision and departmental teaching.
• No On Call Requirement. Ability to work within a job plan without on call 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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Endoscopy Unit

Wye Valley NHS Trust, County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification .

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cancer targets and diagnostic targets
• Working as an administrator within the NHS

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Microsoft office, including word, powerpoint, excel and outlook
• Use of electronic booking systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proven organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of NHS ICT systems

Personal attributes

Essential

• Good attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Reliable and trustworthy

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education, GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in administration or healthcare sciences or equivalent 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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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