Job description

Job responsibilities

The Head of Site Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership for Clinical Site Management, Patient Flow and Discharge Services, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient flow of patients across the Trust.

The post holder will lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary workforce, providing visible professional nursing leadership and promoting a culture of patient safety, continuous improvement and compassionate care.

The role is responsible for overseeing capacity management, patient placement, discharge processes, escalation management and operational resilience arrangements, ensuring the organisation can respond effectively to periods of increased demand and operational pressure.

The post holder will lead implementation of the National FOCUSED methodology and other best-practice approaches to improve patient flow, reduce delays and optimise the use of hospital capacity.

Working collaboratively with clinical, operational and executive leaders, the post holder will support the delivery of key performance standards, develop and monitor performance frameworks, identify risks to service delivery and lead recovery and improvement plans where required.

The role will provide expert advice on patient flow, site safety, capacity management and operational performance, supporting decision-making at both operational and strategic levels.

As a senior Registered Nurse, the post holder will provide professional leadership for the Clinical Site Team, ensuring high standards of clinical practice, governance, workforce development and patient experience. They will lead service redesign and transformation programmes, working closely with internal and external partners to deliver sustainable improvements in quality, performance and patient outcomes.

The post holder will participate in the senior manager on-call rota and act as a senior operational leader during major incidents, business continuity events and periods of significant operational escalation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe P

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 years procurement experience
• Member of CIPS (level 4 minimum)
• Educated to degree level min 2:1 in business or related subject
• Thorough understanding & experience of working within Public Sector Procurement regulations

Desirable

• Full MCIPS Registration
• Prince 2

Experience

Essential

• 3 years working within UK Public Sector Regulations
• Significant category management experience at a senior level
• Evidence of resilience
• Experience of working with wide range of stakeholders
• Experience of working collaboratively across a wide geographic area
• Thorough understanding & experience of working within Public Sector Procurement regulations
• Experiencing of working with National forums/special interest groups/collaborations
• Supplier and contract management experience
• Relationship Management experience
• Experience of strong commercial skills - tender writing, policy implementation, negotiation & influencing skills
• Project management skills, delivering on time
• Experience of being having highly effective communication skills, explaining in bite size chunks, complex legislative changes, practices & polices

Desirable

• 3 years experience of working in Procurement within NHS or Public Sector at senior level
• oAn understanding of how the NHS works and product contingency planning approaches

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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP28BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management and Leadership Responsibilities:All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.

• To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
• To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans.
• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
• As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
• Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management
• Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.

Please find attached a full job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG or equivalent approved by PMETB
• CCT or eligible within 6months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT or equivalent within 6 months
• Pregnancy care SITM

Desirable

• MD other relevant Higher Medical Degree or qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT)
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Obstetrics. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of Obstetric problems both emergency and elective.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification
• Educational supervisor 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.

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, supporting the safe and effective delivery of Pharmacy services in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal standards.
• Complete in-depth training and achieve a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services unless already qualified.
• Dispense prescriptions in the dispensary and support the Dispensary Manager and Lead Technician in daily operations.
• Assist with medicines optimisation on the wards, including assessing patients' own medicines for hospital use and managing non-stock medication orders to enhance patient care.
• Contribute to the pharmacy stores team, handling heavy lifting, stock movement, and maintaining ward stock levels.

Please see attached the full Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF level 2 in Pharmacy services - or willing and able to work towards
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above
• Knowledge of procedures for Pharmacy Services - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous training in the Pharmacy services with a good education and understanding of GDP

Experience

Essential

• Working within a team
• Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
• Previous pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit experienced Neonatal Nurses who are enthusiastic, forward thinking, compassionate and caring to complement our ever-expanding innovative team.

Band 6 sisters run the unit on a day to day basis as a supernumerary shift coordinator. They are responsible for leading the nursing team, ensuring the babies and their parents are at the center of everything we do . They uphold standards and are a role model to ensure quality of care is delivered to babies across the multidisciplinary team.

Please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• FLAP or equivalent.
• Qualified in Speciality
• NALS
• Degree or equivalent training and experience (RCN / Diploma in Child Health or RGN)

Desirable

• Level 3 safeguarding children

Experience

Essential

• Continuing experience of mentorship within a neonatal setting.
• Competent in all aspects for neonatal care from special care to intensive care.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a neonatal unit

Desirable

• Participation in audit and research
• 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.

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role contributes directly to the delivery of patient care by ensuring critical medical technologies remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose. In addition, you will support the Trust Equipment Service in delivering a comprehensive equipment management and maintenance service to Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and partner healthcare organisations through established Service Level Agreements.

Be responsible for carrying out the preventative maintenance (PM) and electrical safety inspection of a wide range of patient connected electromedical equipment, with a degree of autonomy and responsibilit. To support the testing and commissioning of new medical equipment, ensuring that equipment is safe for clinical use and to monitor the quality of equipment supplied by manufacturers and other commercial organisation.

Please see attached full job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent training and experience

Desirable

• HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience servicing electrical / electronic equipment

Desirable

• Experience on a broad range of medical equipment.
• Working knowledge of the medical quality standards:
• MHRA Managing Medical Devices (Guidance for healthcare and social services organisations)
• ISO 9001:2015 (Quality management systems)
• IEC 60601-1 (Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for safety)

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospitals

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating neonatal nursing care on a shift by shift basis consistent with evidence based practice for babies and their families within the special care, high dependency and intensive care nursery, ensuring that fundamental needs for individual babies and parents are met and that care is evaluated and care plans are up to date and relevant.

2. Ensure the safe dispensation of drugs, within Trust and NMC guidelines and maintain knowledge of side effects and other contra-indications.

3. Maintain clinical skills and competencies ensuring ability to meet the needs of the patient.

4. Co-ordinate the effective admission, transfer and discharge of individual children in line with Trust policy.

5. Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care e.g. feeding methods, audiology checks, blood transfusion, and new-born screening programme.

6. Adhere to the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that knowledge and practise enables children to be safeguarded.

7. Promote the importance of the modification of the environment, taking into account the individual developmental needs of the infant e.g. positioning and minimal handling of very low birth weight babies.

8. Work with all members of the team to participate and respond to suggestions and complaints, evaluate patient and carers experience of the service, liaise with the sister in charge, make recommendations and develop the service within the clinical area, implementing agreed actions to improve services.

9. Actively participate in link roles providing verbal and written updates to the team.

10. Promote and actively participate in the Trust and Childrens Services Nursing Strategy

11. Participate in the development of a programme of continuing education for all staff within the team. Act as a mentor to new staff and students and provide a suitable learning environment and provide educational and developmental opportunities, supporting staff in achieving professional competencies and knowledge and ensuring practice within the unit is evidence based.

12. Demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with Trust Policies and the NMC Code of Professional conduct.

Further details can be found on the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Willingness to undertake Neonatal qualification if not already held

Desirable

• FLAP or equivalent
• Neonatal experience
• Level 3 safeguarding children

Experience

Essential

• Manage assigned caseload
• Basic understanding of important aspects of caring for babies
• Understanding of family centred care

Desirable

• participation in audit and research

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrate reflective practice.
• Ability to develop personal & unit initiatives.
• Understanding of the concept of clinical supervision.
• Evidence of effective child protection and safeguarding working.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent clinical development/best practice and integration theory into practice
• Evidence based knowledge of wide variety of paediatric conditions.
• Understanding of audit tools to support good practice

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and personal specification for full details.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & training

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English, at Grade C or above
• NVQ Level 2 (Pharmacy Services) or equivalent. Knowledge of procedures for Pharmacy Services - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent
• Completed PWDS Final Accuracy Checking Programme.
• Completed medicines optimisation for support staff training/competency

Desirable

• Completed or willing to work towards Management and Leadership competencies

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a hospital pharmacy assistant, or supervisory experience in a community Pharmacy
• Recent practical experience in a busy dispensing environment

Desirable

• Experience of supervising, directing, organising and monitoring performance in a high-pressured environment
• Experience of leading teams and staff management
• Experience of training individuals

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers with the ability to listen and give instruction
• Good organisational and time management skills. Able to prioritise tasks and respond to urgent demands by diverting resources whilst managing own workload.
• Knowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines requirements

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of good supervision and 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.

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the position.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to Critical Care, Anaesthetics and associated specialties, supporting the management of complex, critically ill patients
• Act as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, providing specialist advice to consultants, junior medical staff, nursing teams and allied health professionals
• Lead medicines optimisation initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care
• Critically appraise emerging evidence and translate research into clinical practice

Medicines Governance

• Lead the development, implementation and review of clinical guidelines, prescribing policies and standard operating procedures
• Lead medication safety reviews, incident investigations and implementation of risk reduction strategies

Leadership and Management

• Provide professional leadership and undertake line management duties
• Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice and professional behaviour
• Contribute to workforce planning and service resilience

Education and Training

• Deliver education programmes for the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support competency assessments and supervision of rotational pharmacists and trainee pharmacists

Person Specification

Education, Qualification and Training

Essential

• MPharm Degree or equivalent and GPhC registration
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Non-medical prescriber or willing to complete training

Desirable

• Formal Leadership Experience / Qualification
• Member of RCPh or relevant bodies such as UKCPA
• Credentialling Against RPS Advanced Framework

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration hospital experience at least at band 7 level or equivalentincluding management ofhighly complexpatients
• Demonstrable experience working with clinicians, challenging practice and influencing change
• Demonstrable experience leading audit, quality improvement or practice development projects resulting in service change.
• Experience supervising, teaching or training others
• Experience of management or leading a team
• Demonstrable evidence of cost improvement involvement

Desirable

• Experience of working across departmental and organisation boundaries to deliver specific targets and improve services for patients
• Experience of Critical Care

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

9. To document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.

10. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.

11. To care for outpatients in the recovery area following interventional procedures. Assessment of patient needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual patient basis. This includes monitoring of vital signs, giving of aftercare information and nurse led discharge.

12. To handover care of patients who have undergone major interventional procedures to ward nurses, following department protocols/ care plans, ensuring safe on going care of the patients.

13. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.

14. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.

15. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.

16. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.

17. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

18. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with the Radiology team to develop action plans to address issues.

19. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice.

20. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team.

21. To work as a mentor to students and new staff members. To lead a team of junior staff assisting the senior sister with their appraisals.

22. To act as a role model and promote the Trusts STAR values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse
• Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
• Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998, FLAP or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this

Desirable

• Degree qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course
• Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Experience within a range of patient/client care groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist with the modernisation of the therapy services to provide high quality care and timely intervention.
• To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for all patients on their wards, working without direct supervision. Supervision will take the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and one to one sessions with a supervisor.
• The staff member will be required to work their contracted hours over 7 days a week.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To chair Team meetings, planning staffing and workloads. Monitor and manage annual leave or sickness ensuring adequate cover

Please see Job Description for full information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of postgraduate learning relevant to clinical area
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Evidence of basic management training.
• Member of special interest group.
• Registered field work educator
• Member of professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience in complex discharge planning within the NHS
• Working as part of a MDT and joint problem solving
• Supervision and training of others
• Broad clinical experience e.g. surgical, ED, neurology, medical, orthopaedic, hand injuries, rehabilitation
• Experience of providing a broad range of interventions for a complex caseload
• Experience in and an understanding of clinical governance e.g. audit, risk management, education

Desirable

• Experience in orthopaedics, community, intermediate care, acute inpatients and rapid response and admission avoidance.
• Experience of Splints and braces
• Experience in Respiratory care and respiratory on call service (Physio only)
• Involvement in audits
• Participation in service development and implementation of change.

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To carry out Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients best interests.

2. Testing and recording of visual acuity

3. Instillation of eye drops following completing a competency course under supervision of the medical staff.

4. Taking images using the Ocular Coherence Tomographer (OCT

5. To carry out such basic procedures as are delegated by trained members of staff and which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the ophthalmic technician has proved him or herself competent. These may include pachymetry, measurement of glasses using the focimeter and measuring a patients refractive status using an auto refractor.

7. To assist the out of hours Eye team with emergency patients, including setting/ clearing up the department.

Further details can be found on the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent skill level)

Desirable

• NVQ 3

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills - able to communicate verbally and in writing to staff, patients, and relatives
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to build effective working relationships with staff and colleagues

Desirable

• Willing to undertake and complete Care certificate & observational 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.

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ophthalmology OPD Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operationally responsible for the delivery of the key performance indicators for the Outpatients Unit, in line with divisional and organisational goals and targets, including delivery of national targets like 18-weeks Referral to Treatment, Slot Utilisation and Clinic Template Management.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE3 or above including Maths and English
• NVQ 4 or equivalent in relevant subject or equivalent experience and knowledge in a similar role.
• Evidence of formal management development
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake NHS specific IT system training including CareFlow clinic template maintenance, case note tracking, patient transport system, RPA Automations
• Evidence of Health & Safety training

Desirable

• ECDL qualification or other formal IT training / qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of significant administrative experience within a customer focused environment.
• Evidence of successful staff management including performance, recruitment, training, and absence management
• Evidence of successful process design and implementation
• Experience and understanding of outpatient services and performance indicators.
• Experience in implementing NHS policies and guidelines relevant to outpatient services/or equivalent.
• Proven experience of developing administrative processes, analysing information, and report writing

Desirable

• Past experience of working in an area specialising in healthcare appointment making.
• Experience of managing 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.

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Appropriate post graduate training

Specific Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Up to date with professional and evidence based practice
• Assessment and management of cognitive deficits, including use of outcome measures.
• Effective leadership skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Practical experience and knowledge of clinical conditions relevant to area of work.
• At least 18 months post-qualification experience, including in acute care
• Experience of working within NHS
• Experience of student and therapy assistant supervision
• Significant experience of working with and discharge planning for patients with complex needs including patients at the end of their life
• Experience in leading complex discharges from acute setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park, Bath

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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