Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this exciting role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full General Medical Council registration.
• On GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) Portfolio pathway or CESR, European Community Rights

Desirable

• Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
• Ability to manage and lead a breast imaging team
• Ability to teach clinical and imaging interpretative skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects

Desirable

• Attendance on a management course
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Strong record of peer reviewed publications and presentation/lecturing.
• Experience with grant application writing.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under stress
• Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Honesty and reliability
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

Clinical/Experience

Essential

• Evidence of a broad training in general radiology and cross-sectional imaging.
• Evidence of appropriate sub-specialty training in screening and symptomatic breast imaging including cross-sectional imaging and intervention appropriate to breast imaging.

Desirable

• Fellowship training in breast radiology.

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thirlestaine Breast Centre

Cheltenham

GL51 3AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

• Full registration & a license to practice with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC))

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery via:

• • CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme)
  • CESR or European Community Rights

*Consideration will be given to candidates within 2 years of their expected CCT date where a conditional offer could be made pending achievement of the above essential qualifications. Where there is a commitment to joining the service.

• MBBS & BDS or equivalent qualificationFRCS(OMFS) or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Demonstration of a high level of clinical experience and competency in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• Demonstration of expertise in the subspeciality of H&N oncology surgery

• Demonstration of ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Additional Skills

• Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Presentation skills
• Undergraduate and post graduate teaching experience
• Effective participation in clinical audit
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
• Publications in refereed journals
• Presentations at national and international levelExperience and management of quality improvement projectsWork independently
• Good communication skills
• Team skills
• Disability and Equality Awareness

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration & a license to practice with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC))
• MBBS & BDS or equivalent qualification FDSRCS & FRCS(OMFS) or equivalent qualification
• Demonstration of a high level of clinical experience and competency in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Demonstration of ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery via CCT/CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

• ATLS provider
• ATLS instructor
• Relevant higher degree

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Undergraduate and post graduate teaching experience
• Presentational skills
• Demonstration of a high level of clinical experience and competency in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Demonstration of expertise in the subspeciality of H&N oncology surgery
• Demonstration of ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (PGCert/ PGDip/Teaching the Teachers)
• Relevant Fellowship

Audit

Essential

• Effective participation in clinical audit

Research

Essential

• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
• Publications in refereed journals
• Presentations at national and international level

Desirable

• Research relevant to oral & maxillofacial surgery, experience of leading research projects/ supervising others including production of proposals and ethical approval

Management

Essential

• Experience and management of quality improvement projects

Desirable

• Attendance on certified management course/s
• Experience of management of clinical service
• Management skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Work Independently
• Good Communication Skills
• Teamworking
• Disability and Equality Awareness

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months to 5 years

- To deputise for the manager in her absence and ensure the requirements of Ofsted Statuary framework and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times. To undertake managerial responsibilities and effectively manage time between both roles.

- To adhere to the Nursery Policies, review any ineffective practice.

- To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times.

- To promote the successful implementation of the Foundation Stage through effective curriculum planning and to manage time effectively to complete additional duties such as planning and completing developmental records

- To support and develop staff and students within the nursery ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential.

- To ensure maximum use of available resources is promoted supporting the nursery Manager to achieve a break-even basis at the end of each financial year.

- Together with the Nursery Manager, promote the nursery as a staff facility for eligible groups of NHS employees and evaluate performance through communication with parents e.g. using questionnaires and meetings.

- Being room based supporting key children and record keeping for approx 80% of the week

- Meeting the needs of the parents/guardians acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situation

- To ensure the requirements of Early Years Foundation stage and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times

- To adhere to the nursery policies

- To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, hygienic, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times

- To work as part of a team and support/guide Nursery Assistants and Students ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential

- Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained

- Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children

- To be a key holder and when required open or close the nursery

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, wed love to hear from you! For more information about this role, please contact Angela Clarke, Nursery Manager, at Little Apples on 0300 422 2260

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Must have a level 3 full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
• Paediatric Fist Aid level 3
• Appropriate Experience with working within a nursery environment
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and Statutory Requirements

Desirable

• Appropriate experience of working within a nursery setting and supporting other staff
• Safeguarding training/Designated Safeguarding lead
• Food handling and Basic Food hygiene training/knowledge

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Little Apples Nursery

Cunningham House

Cheltenham

GL53 7BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To report at Consultant level by evaluating, reporting and authorising negative and positive non-gynae samples from urinary, respiratory and serous fluid systems, and FNA specimens.

To participate in the Rapid On Site Assessment clinic.

To participate in training of biomedical scientists and junior medical staff (one to one and group sessions.)

To offer expert professional advice on the sampling and interpretation of specimens from urinary, respiratory and serous fluid systems.

To liaise with Consultant colleagues within pathology and clinical staff delivering patient care.

Attend MDTs as appropriate

Write and update accordingly, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department.

Establish internal quality standards and that appropriate corrective measures are taken to ensure standards are maintained.

Be conversant with the departments participation in external QA schemes and ensure prompt return of QA material and take appropriate measures as necessary to ensure standards are maintained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
• HCPC registration
• MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
• IBMS DEP Diagnostic Cytopathology
• IBMS ASD Diagnostic Cytopathology

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical procedures for diagnostic cytology
• Experience of Laboratory information systems

Clinical/Experience

Essential

• Experience in diagnostic cytology preparation techniques
• Experience in screening of diagnostic cytology specimens
• Experience in reporting of diagnostic cytology specimens
• Experience of teaching and 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Perinatal Training Coordinator is a key member of the Perinatal Education Team and plays an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services through the effective coordination of mandatory, statutory and specialist perinatal training.

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating training programmes, monitoring and reporting training compliance, maintaining accurate training records and supporting the administration of education programmes across the Women's & Children's Division. Working closely with the Practice Development Lead Midwife, Perinatal Education Lead, clinical educators and multidisciplinary teams, the role will help ensure staff training remains compliant with national maternity standards and Trust requirements.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and maintain accurate records. Experience of using Microsoft Office packages is essential, and experience of working with systems such as ESR, e-Rostering or other learning management systems would be advantageous. Experience of working in an administrative, education or healthcare environment is desirable.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full description of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths
• Educated to Diploma level 4 or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Training in ESR or learning systems

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to manage training data and compliance
• Good IT skills including MS Office
• Experience in an administrative role

Desirable

• Understanding of training processes in healthcare
• Experience coordinating training or education activities
• Experience monitoring budgets or expenditure

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive, proactive and supportive approach

Desirable

• Experience of servicing meetings and accurate minute taking

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills

Experience developing, reviewing and managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they remain effective, compliant, up-to-date and aligned with organisational policies and best practice.

People management experience, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development

Knowledge of software licensing, supplier negotiations, and compliance processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and asset management systems

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, and use initiative to solve problems

Commitment to upholding Trust values: Caring, Listening, Excelling

Experience in IT asset management, contract management, procurement, and administration within a large organisation, ideally in healthcare or public sector

1. Key Responsibilities

Ordering & Procurement: Lead the Digital Business Support Team in raising requisitions, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement activities deliver value for money. Administer contracts, monitor SLAs, and resolve quality or delivery issues with suppliers

Administration: Supervise and coordinate Digital Business Support staff, ensuring efficient administrative support across DTI, and senior leadership teams. Manage recruitment, induction, absence, and performance processes for Digital Business Support staff

Governance & Compliance: Support governance activities, ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures, and maintain confidentiality and data quality standards. Prepare reports and presentations for senior management as required and ensure compliance with statutory and organisational requirements

Leadership & Teamwork: Provide clear direction, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Foster a motivated, high-performing team culture and contribute to continuous improvement and change management initiatives

Financial Accountability: Monitor and authorise expenditure for IT assets, office equipment, and contracted services. Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely payment authorisations

Health & Safety: Coordinate health and safety and risk management activities for the service. Promote safe working practices and compliance with Trust policies

Asset Support Management: Oversee the proactive day-to-day support of software and hardware asset management, ensuring compliance with licensing, patch-management, and security requirements. Maintain accurate asset stock databases for approved kit, coordinate audits, and manage disposals and acquisitions

Contract Management Support: Oversee the proactive day-to-day support of contract management within DTI, supporting the Digital Business Manager & Commercial Lead in establishing best practice, developing SOPs, maintaining records and supporting the raising of requisitions

2. Management and Leadership

Lead and supervise Digital Business Support staff, ensuring high standards of service and efficient team operations

Allocate work, manage leave, and coordinate cover for absences, ensuring seamless service delivery

Conduct staff recruitment, induction, appraisals, performance management, and resolve conflicts or disagreements within the team

Mentor, coach, and support the professional development of team members, fostering a motivated and high-performing culture

Develop, implement, and monitor local policies and procedures to optimise administrative, asset, and procurement processes

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, statutory requirements, and organisational targets.

Oversee health and safety and risk management activities for the service, promoting safe working practices

Support with supplier relationship management and contract administration, ensuring value for money and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)

Support governance activities and business support for CITS, DTI, and senior leadership teams

Collate performance reports, assist with management of exceptions, and support preparation of reports and presentations for senior management

Promote and manage change initiatives to secure continuous improvements in processes and service delivery

Encourage innovation, adaptability, and a culture of excellence within the team

Monitor and authorise expenditure for IT assets, office equipment, and contracted services, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely payments

Ensure efficient procurement and distribution of goods and services, resolving any issues with suppliers

3. Planning and Organisation

Ability to organise, prioritise, and productively undertake allocated workload in a logical and efficient manner, often under pressure and with competing demands

Skilled in managing resources and information, including coordinating leave, cover for absences, and ensuring the right equipment and assets are available for service delivery

Capable of developing, implementing, and monitoring local policies, procedures, and systems to optimise administrative, asset, and procurement processes

Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems, ensuring data quality and compliance with organisational standards

Experience in project monitoring, reporting, and assisting with management of exceptions and performance reports for senior management

Able to react to interruptions, adapt to unpredictable work patterns, and respond flexibly to changing priorities and requirements

Methodical, accurate, and thorough approach to work, ensuring compliance and high standards in all organisational activities

Proactively seek efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvements, and promote change to secure continuous improvements.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• ITIL Certification (Foundation or V4)

Desirable

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience in a specialist area
• Other relevant professional qualification

Experience

Essential

• Senior Admin/Business Support
• People Management
• Knowledge of Hardware and Asset Management
• Experience handling audits, dealing with auditors and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Warehouse/stock management experience
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SM level

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Warehouse

The Docks

Gloucester

GL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the leadership and advice on Clinical Systems.

Responsible for the Patient Engagement Portal and acts as an Information Asset owner

Administrator ensuring in-house staff are trained and fully competent to be available to cover when necessary.

Assist with the planning, coordination and document system patches and upgrades including appropriate validation that will include User Acceptance Testing. Ensure patches and new releases are implemented and tested using standard test scripts where possible together with specific tests for new features and spot tests and provide assurance against any malicious cyberattacks.

Ensure that managers of operational areas affected by the system have manual procedures in place so that the Trust can continue to function in the event of a system failure or planned downtime, or that risks associated with system failure have been assessed and appropriate controls enabled.

Maintain communication to staff (users) of any changes being undertaken to the system via standard D&I messages, i.e. upgrades, downtimes or additional values being implemented.

Ensure that any change to the systems does not adversely affect any of the other Trust Systems which interface with the Clinical System change.

Act as the relationship manager between System Suppliers, DTI and System Users, Liaising with the software supplier on acquisition, installation and initial training on the system.

Escalate hardware and software faults as appropriate and ensuring they are rectified. Monitor and assess calls logged against the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA).

Coordinate enhancements / Change Requests required by the Trust for consideration in the development programme when identified and agreed through the various forums and logs

To create and maintain system documentation, policies and procedures relating to the Clinical Systems including System Level Security Policy documents, ITSAT, BCP, change and problem records, Data Quality Policies and Procedures.

Adhere to NHS and Trust standards, possessing a thorough understanding of NHS data sources, data definitions and data flows including Information Standards Notices (ISN) and take the lead when new directives are issued to implement across the systems.

Determine who is allowed access to the systems and to what level of security, allocating accounts and ensuring staff are provided with the necessary training.

Ensure accounts are de-activated for staff leaving or moving to another role when advised by the Trust.

Liaise with the D&I System Trainers to ensure training materials and relevant eLearning or training is available, appropriate and up to date.

Maintain the integrity of the systems by ensuring appropriate Data Validation takes place and where errors are identified corrective action is taken and the root cause is assessed and understood. Where errors are caused by feeder systems ensure the appropriate system manager is made aware and the error corrected.

Raise and monitor risks and incidences as necessary.

Ensure the applications are run in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (May 2018).

Ensure any live system is separated from any required development / testing / training environments.

Display vigilance to any breaches of security, providing information to the Information Governance Team to aid investigations.

Ensure data integrity is maintained, and security controls are not by-passed.

To work with the Information Governance and/or Cyber Security teams in confidential investigation (s) when there are possible security breaches involving the Clinical Systems.

Ensure the provision of data subjects who have the right to access are able to obtain extractable information from the systems. Ensuring data is extracted appropriately to fulfil requests under the GDPR and Freedom of Information Act and provided in a timely manner.

To be responsible for the recruitment of staff.

To carry out regular staff meetings, yearly appraisals and performance reviews.

To help drive and implement changes to any of the trust's Clinical Systems as part of the wider Electronic Patient Record journey, including the help of "sunsetting" current Clinical Systems, with a flexible approach to working

To undertake other duties as directed by the Patient Systems Manager.

In all aspects of the role to be treated confidentially.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working in the NHS
• Specialist proven experience of Clinical Systems
• Management of an administrative or clinical system in a large healthcare Organisation
• Used to working to tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Thorough understanding of NHS data sources, data definitions and data flows including ISN's.

Desirable

• Proven experience of core IM&T systems.
• Understanding of change management techniques.
• Understanding of business analysis techniques.
• Previous line management 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

College Baths, Chelteham

College Baths Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to:

Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Histology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols

Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes cut up, embedding, microtomy, staining and microscopy

Participate in simple Biomedical Scientist cut-up

Rotate through all sections of the department including the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology

Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion in order to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times and taking into account the urgency of the request

Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs and other healthcare professionals

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hon) Biomedical Science
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• Knowledge of Histology
• Good Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Work as part of team
• Undertake CPD and Specialist Diploma in Histology

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with appropriate teaching/assessing qualification.

Appropriate experience within an acute clinical area.

Enhanced IT skills.

Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills. e.g. Admission of intravenous injections/cannulation.

Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge.

Ensure personal and professional development is progressed through Individual Performance Development Review and PREP guidelines.

Demonstrate understanding of research based practice, and participate as required in audit.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Demonstrate ability to assess patient condition and implement appropriate care, within the multidisciplinary team.

To safely decontaminate endoscopes used within the department and other areas both manually and using the EWD's.

To accessorise in the Endoscopy theatre supporting the doctor and Endoscopy assistant.

To manage the patients airway/monitor condition during the endoscopic procedure.

To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised.

Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.

To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using nursing/Endoscopy equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.

To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.

To deliver and receive information which may cause emotional distress to all parties.

Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team.

To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.

Regularly responsible for the supervision and mentorship for unqualified, qualified staff and students.

To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer based systems.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Multidisciplinary team.

Patients.

General Public.

Community Support Services.

Education Organisations.

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB

Ability to work under pressure and effective time management.

Dealing with difficult situations/people.

To gain the skills to providing emergency care for out of hours work.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be required to work within recognised Manual Handling guidelines.

May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15kg using appropriate aids for short periods of time.

Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions including the use of chemicals and will be required to follow Policies and Procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations.

May be required to work in confined spaces.

Ability to work where the work pattern may be unpredictable, but there is also a requirement for concentration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• IV Drug administration
• Demonstrate a history of continuing professional development. Willingness to undertake relevant Gastroenterology course.

Desirable

• Trust Role Transition Programme completed on qualifying

Experience

Essential

• Mentoring/Teaching/Coaching
• Appropriate experience in an acute setting.

Desirable

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing workplace

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Enhanced IT skills
• Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills (administering of IV fluids/drugs, cannulation)
• Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate understanding of research-based practice, and participate as required in audit.
• Ensure personal and professional development is progressed through individual performance development review

Desirable

• Cannulation /Venepuncture 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our echocardiography team and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, high-volume patient-centred diagnostic service. The successful candidate will demonstrate professional leadership, clinical excellence and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will:

- Independently perform and report a full range of routine and complex adult transthoracic echocardiograms for both inpatient and outpatient services in accordance with British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) standards.

- Manage and prioritise their own workload effectively, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate and clinically relevant reports.

- Participate in Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE), Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography and Exercise Stress Echocardiography services as required.

- Support the delivery of bubble studies and contrast echocardiography where required.

- Provide portable echocardiography examinations across inpatient wards, Critical Care, Coronary Care Unit and the Emergency Department.

- Participate in the rotational service provided at the Community Diagnostic Centre.

- Maintain professional competence through ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and remain up to date with developments in echocardiography and cardiology practice.

- Work collaboratively with consultants, physiologists, nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support effective patient care.

- Support service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of a responsive and efficient echocardiography service.

- Provide supervision, support and guidance to junior Cardiac Physiologists and other staff as appropriate.

- Participate fully in the departmental appraisal process and contribute to the maintenance of high professional and clinical standards.

- Maintain awareness of the health and safety considerations associated with echocardiography practice, including ergonomic principles, and take appropriate steps to minimise the risk of work-related injury.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• BSE accreditation
• Experience with full range of Echocardiography
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Current ILS

Desirable

• Post graduate certificate/diploma in medical ultrasound
• Previous training of junior members of staff and other medical staff

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialist Healthcare Scientist in Cellular and Molecular Pathology acts in a specialised scientific role in the development and provision of a range of specialist tests for the diagnosis, monitoring and predictive profiling of patients with benign and malignant disorders.

They act in a specialised scientific role to co-ordinate, analyse and interpret a range of specialist investigations conducted from within and outside of the department

Part of a team responsible for the processing all the samples received each day, this includes performing a wide range of tests.

Help to maintain the turnaround times for all patient samples.

Assist in the participation in appropriate internal, regional, national and international quality control schemes relevant to the specialist service.

Participate in the development of the service to include the introduction of new techniques and pathways

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent)

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology
• Use of MS Office

Skills

Essential

• Competent in Histological preparatory techniques
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Ability to use own judgement and initiative

Desirable

• Team leadership

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with appropriate teaching/assessing qualification.

Appropriate experience within an acute clinical area or gastro ward.

Previous Endoscopy experience would be advantageous.

Enhanced IT skills.

Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills. e.g. Admission of intravenous injections and cannulation.

Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge.

Ensure personal and professional development is progressed through Individual Performance Development Review and PREP guidelines.

Demonstrate understanding of research based practice, and participate as required in audit.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Demonstrate ability to assess patient condition and implement appropriate care, within the multidisciplinary team.

To safely decontaminate endoscopes used within the department.

To accessorise in the Endoscopy theatre supporting the doctor and Endoscopy assistant.

To manage the patients airway/monitor condition during the endoscopic procedure.

To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised.

Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.

To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using nursing/Endoscopy equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.

To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.

To deliver and receive information which may cause emotional distress to all parties.

Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team.

To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.

Regularly responsible for the supervision and mentorship for unqualified, qualified staff and students.

To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer based systems.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Multidisciplinary team.

Patients.

General Public.

Community Support Services.

Education Organisations.

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB

Ability to work under pressure and effective time management.

Dealing with difficult situations/people.

To gain the skills to providing emergency care for out of hours work.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be required to work within recognized Manual Handling guidelines.

May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15kg using appropriate aids for short periods of time.

Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions including the use of chemicals and will be required to follow Policies and Procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations.

May be required to work in confined spaces.

Ability to work where the work pattern may be unpredictable, but there is also a requirement for concentration e.g. drug rounds.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• IV Drug administration

Desirable

• Endoscopy training and/or JETS competencies
• Communication skills/training course

Experience

Essential

• Teaching and assessing of junior staff/students

Desirable

• Appropriate experience within an acute clinical ward or area
• Previous Endoscopy experience

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Enhanced IT skills
• Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills (administering of IV fluids/drugs, cannulation)
• Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate understanding of research-based practice, and participate as required in audit.
• Ensure personal and professional development is progressed through individual performance development review

Desirable

• Cannulation/Venepuncture 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Work in conjunction with the Divisional Directors of Operations to undertake and lead on projects and assignments to deliver transformation priorities, supporting the delivery of new care pathways, models of care, savings schemes and service specifications.

- Work with scheme owners to ensure change programmes are embedded in practice and delivering required outcomes.

- Lead engagement with clinical leaders and senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving delivery

- Working with the patient engagement team to ensure high quality public, patient and carer engagement in projects.

- Inspire creative and innovative working approaches to progress successful service improvement and change management.

- Apply the appropriate use of service improvement methodology including workshops and engagement events.

- Ensure the projects you have been allocated are prioritised in order to facilitate appropriate use of resources.

- Apply appropriate, logical and structured tools to ensure effective service design, mapping and evaluation.

- Provide project management discipline to ensure timely delivery of all agreed projects.

- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of PMO standards, governance and reporting framework

- Liaise with information and Business Intelligence teams in order to ensure performance reporting on activity and outcomes.

- Plan for project evaluation and the monitoring of outcomes, reporting to appropriate bodies to inform subsequent planning processes.

- Deputise for Programme Managers, taking responsibility for decision-making and leadership where required and appropriate

- Provide line management to staff, as directed by the Portfolio Director.

- Link in effectively across other projects and programmes where appropriate to support the identification and delivery of cross-cutting themes.

Additional working pattern details: Monday - Friday

The proposed interview date is: 1st September

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject and/or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area
• Knowledge and practical application of service redesign methodologies
• Understanding of issues that may arise when communicating complex strategic plans and stakeholder management
• Project and programme planning and management skills including evidence of initiating and implementing projects
• Organisational and administrative skills for managing a diverse and often time pressured workload
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
• Able to be self-motivated, use initiative and work to tight and often changing deadlines
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to influence team outside of direct control
• Experience in leading large complex change projects (ideally within the public sector or healthcare)

Desirable

• Project Management qualification, preferably PRINCE2 Practitioner Level
• Evidence of managing financial resources, including project budgets
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
• Understanding of issues of population health needs and health inequalities
• Strong participation in professional development in service improvement and leading change in an NHS context.

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for roles and responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to develop as a senior clinical practitioner, support safe operational flow, lead shifts, supervise junior colleagues and contribute to high-quality, patient-centred imaging services across Gloucestershire Hospitals.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• BSC Hons Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional portfolio.
• Training in IV cannulation and contrast administration.
• High-level clinical competence in CT and General X-ray.
• Knowledge of radiation protection principles and IR(ME)R legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously and make confident clinical decisions
• Ability to act as shift lead or senior radiographer when required.
• Ability to support induction and development of junior staff.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control, health and safety, and safe working practice.
• Awareness of people management processes, including wellbeing, escalation and professionalism
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support performance development
• Post-qualification experience within an NHS Radiology department.
• Experience supporting service delivery during rota-based working.

Desirable

• Participation in audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate CT qualification 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.

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Cross County)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Qualifications

- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.

- HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

- Evidence of continuing professional development.

- Commitment to maintaining a professional portfolio.

Essential Experience

- Post-registration experience within an NHS Radiology department.

- Demonstrable experience in General X-ray imaging.

- Experience working within acute imaging environments including ED, trauma and inpatient services.

- Experience working autonomously and making sound clinical decisions.

- Experience supporting service delivery within a shift-based environment.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

- High level of clinical competence in General Radiography.

- Strong understanding of IR(ME)R and radiation protection principles.

- Ability to lead shifts and coordinate workload effectively.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to supervise and support junior staff and students.

- Understanding of governance, quality improvement and patient safety principles.

- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.

Desirable

- Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification.

- Experience in community imaging settings

- Participation in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects.

- Experience contributing to workforce planning, skill mix or rota development

Additional Contact Details

Sarah Baylis (community X-ray lead)

s.baylis@nhs.net

Neville Davies (X-ray Lead)

neville.davies1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in relevant field
• Have a level 3 teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
• Have attended an appropriate communication / counselling course

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience post qualification

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Able to work under own initiative to a high level with responsibility and commitment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively and motivate teams
• Possess developed judgement and decision-making skills and be reflective in thinking and outlook
• Exhibit excellent day to day multidisciplinary team working & leadership 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham & community sites)

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research Study Coordination:

- Assist with the coordination of Ophthalmology studies in line with study protocols

- Assist in study set-up activities, including feasibility questionnaires and site initiation

- Ensure all study procedures and data collection is completed accurately and within required timeframes

- Provide complex technical information to colleagues as part of their R&D duties.

Patient Recruitment & Care

- Identify, screen, and assist with the recruitment of eligible patients in clinical studies

- Support the informed consent process (as delegated and trained)

- Ensure patient, safety, wellbeing, dignity and confidentiality at all times

- Use tact & persuasive skills and occasionally deal with anxious patients

Ophthalmic Imaging & Clinical Procedures

- Plan and independently perform Ophthalmic Imaging procedures in line with study protocols, including:

- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

- Fundus photography

- Fluorescein Angiography

- Ensuring imaging is of high quality and meets sponsor and reading centre specifications

- Accurately label, store, and upload images to designates systems within required timelines

- Support additional clinical assessments (e.g. visual acuity, mydriasis and intraocular pressure) as appropriate

- Independently undertake routine Ophthalmic imaging clinics to support accreditation and certifications as required

- Take responsibility for using and care of expensive equipment for which they are responsible during use

- Work autonomously and unsupervised in clinical and research settings, manager available for reference if required.

- Requires high levels of dexterity manipulating equipment.

Data Collection & Management

- Collect, record, and maintain accurate study data in case report (CRFs) and electronic data capture systems.

- Plan and organise all areas of data collection in line with agreed protocols.

- The postholder will undertake detailed analysis of test results and advise stakeholders accordingly.

- Ensure all study procedures and data collection is completed accurately and within required timeframes, it isnt at all clear to what extent they are responsible for

- Maintain investigator site files and study documentation in line with regulatory standards

Communication

- Act as a primary liaison between the research team and external stakeholders, including:

- Trial sponsors

- Central reading centres

- Coordinate the transfer of imaging and study data to external parties

- Respond to data queries and imaging feedback in a timely manner

- Communicate complex clinical information to patients in the course of providing treatment

Administrative Responsibilities

- Maintain study trackers, logs, and screening/recruitment databases

- Assist with monitoring and management of research imaging estate

- Assist with reporting recruitment figures and study progress

- May demonstrate formal training to others own duties relating to trial certification.

Professional Development

- Maintain up to date GCP certification and relevant training

- Develop knowledge of Ophthalmology, imaging techniques and clinical research practices

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in an ophthalmic imaging role
• ICH/GCP Training
• Good Communication Skills/managing relationships
• Detailed knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, ophthalmic imaging technical operations, ophthalmic imaging software and ophthalmic imaging instruments sufficient to enable post holder to capture accurate images and data
• Competent IT skills (e.g. Microsoft office, data entry systems)
• Extensive experience in an Ophthalmic Imaging role including capturing FFA, CFP, OCT, OCT-A
• Extensive experience as an Ophthalmic Imager for Clinical Research
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of ICG, CSLO, AS-OCT, SLB, B-Scans, VF, Corneal Topography
• Previous clinical study coordination 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Retinal Research, 1st Floor, The Orchard Centre

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Aptitude Required

- Basic numeracy and literacy.

- Knowledge of basic nursing and personal care of women including those who are pregnant

- Appropriate verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

- Flexible and responsive to working environment

- Practical ability, with prioritisation and time management skills.

- Demonstrates potential for further development and willing to work towards attainment of appropriate Trust competencies for Health Care Assistant

- Willing to develop housekeeping, IT and clerical skills in order to contribute to the maintenance of the environment

- Be aware of own limitations and the need for continuing education and personal development. Communicate these needs to the department manager as they arise

Key Result Areas

- Promote a professional image at all times upholding the Trusts values and objectives

- Ability to get on well with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member.

- Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery, assessment and evaluation of programmes of care according to agreed standards

- Under guidance, delivers safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.

- Uses discretion and understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.

- Understands and adheres to Trust policies and procedures e.g. infection control.

- Undertakes specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level assessment e.g. record observations.

- Communicates effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised, ensuring that the patient is the main focus and that compassion is provided

- Responsibility to input and retrieve patient information from computer based systems in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

- Assists with the physical and emotional care of patients undergoing simple outpatient procedures.

- Provides basic health education, using tact and sensitivity as necessary.

- Participates in the induction of new Health Care Assistants

- Contributes to the maintenance of a clean and tidy environment challenging all poor practice particularly around hand hygiene of any member of staff

- Assists with stock ordering and supplies maintenance including CSSD supplies

- Maintain own mandatory training requirements

- Continue with own personal development as agreed at appraisal/performance review

- Provide information to the patient for gynaecology procedure to be undertaken

- Assist patients and chaperone whilst clinical examination / procedures are being undertaken.

- Monitor and report changes in a patients condition to the registered nurse

- Assist colleagues to maintain a safe environment for patients,visitors and staff, especially with the confused patient or those at high risk of falls.

Communications and Working Relationships

- Multidisciplinary team.

- General public.

- Trust support services

- Patients and their relatives

Mental and Emotional effort

- Will be required to support patients receiving bad news including those that can include life changing or life limiting news related to gynaecological conditions or issues

Most Challenging Part of the Job

- Ability to work effectively under pressure from competing demands

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

- Will be required to work within recognised manual handling guidelines.

- Will be expected to frequently manoeuvre heavy patients/objects over 15kg using appropriate aids.

- Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations.

- Will be frequently required to work in confined areas, bending and kneeling.

- Will work within an unpredictable environment and work pattern.

- Will be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstance

- Be aware of and adhere to all of the relevant Trust Policies and Guidelines eg sickness reporting, absence management and the uniform policy.

- Be aware of issues relating to Information & clinical governance, Human Rights, Health & Safety and welfare of patients & colleagues.

- Handle and label specimens safely and correctly

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Basic level in literacy and numeracy
• Able to communicate effectively including use of interpersonal skills i.e. listening
• Experience of working in a caring role
• Experience of documenting patient information
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding issues
• Demonstrates an ability to listen and learn and escalate to RN
• Demonstrates a sense of commitment of working in a caring environment of all people from all backgrounds and all of all ages
• Demonstrates an interest in womens' health
• Demonstrates an ability to provide care for a deteriorating patient and escalate concerns
• Be able to provide care and compassion to patients and their partners experiencing pregnancy loss

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute NHS Hospital

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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