Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Personal Specification document as part of the application page which details and provides more information with regards to this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree (or equivalent to allow GPhC registration)
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional groups (i.e. UKCPA, RCPharm, BOPA, NPPG)
• Successful completion of a Post-Graduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent and comparable experience)
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services
• Experience of working in a Patient Services / Dispensary environment
• Experience of providing out-of-hours pharmacy services
• Experience of supervision and management of the training of students, trainee and junior pharmacists and/or pharmacy technicians
• Involvement with clinical audit, quality improvement, research and/or service development projects

Desirable

• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice
• Experience of providing clinical pharmacy services in ward-based settings for medical and surgical patients
• Experience of working within Medicines Information or Technical Services
• Completion of recognised Educational or Practice Supervisor training
• Experience in the design and/or delivery of local education and training across the MDT
• Experience in leading clinical audit, quality improvement, research and/or service development

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills and ability to safely clinically screen a prescription request for the supply of a medicine
• Ability to communicate pharmaceutical information effectively to members of the MDT
• Able to work independently, when required
• Able to manage their own workload effectively and escalate for support, when required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work in, sometimes, emotionally challenging and evocative situations
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Demonstrable skills and ability to safely clinically screen a range of prescriptions including complex and high risk medicines
• Able to effectively solve own and others clinical and operational issues to best support patient care
• Experience of working with Electronic Patient Records and digital prescribing systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-Motivated
• Appreciate the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Able to inspire and motivate others
• Able to support the department's out of hours and emergency services
• Recognises limitations
• Committed to continuous professional development
• Take responsibility for own action

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Cross-Site)

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD and Person Specification for full information. We would also strongly encourage potential applicants to make contact to discuss the role informally.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology (or equivalent for those who trained before 1996) as accredited by BPS
• Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS
• Live MRDiverse panel information sent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of children and young people with physical health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions and their families
• Experience of providing both group based and individual psychological interventions
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Desirable

• Experience in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups in the area of physical health.
• Experience of working with sleep related difficulties

Skills

Essential

• A strong ability to communicate at both a written and oral level, imparting complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, and carers and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS. This may require negotiating, motivating, training, reassuring others and demonstrating empathy
• Experience and ability to undertake risk assessments of clients in relation to self and others, and refer on to appropriate services as necessary
• Ability to take initiative and contribute to the development of the psychology component of busy and expanding community service
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to effective team functioning
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging interactions

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge about psychological theories and interventions in the areas of physical health and neurodivergence and sleep
• Ability to adapt psychological interventions to meet the needs of neurodivergent children and young people and those with physical health conditions

Additional Information

Essential

• Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by clinical/health psychology services within the context of multi-disciplinary physical health care services setting.
• A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity through all aspects of working and professional practice with both colleagues and all client groups.
• Well developed IT skills including data entry and analysis of research data using Microsoft programmes and appropriate statistical packages such as SPSS.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Sheridan Centre/ Sunshine House

London

SE11 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out on Guys & St Thomas sites and includes on-call commitments. As a department we are open to flexible working patterns which suit the Department and individual needs with agreement with the Clinical Director and Clinical Lead.

Remote Home Reporting solution has been deployed to the radiologists across all subspecialties. A proposed job plan is provided below, and the post holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan, including personal and professional objectives, with the Clinical Director within 3 months of starting.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. It is stressed that as part of the Directorates move to extended working that the post holder may be asked to include weekend sessions as part of their regular job plan.

The post will be based at Guys and St. Thomas. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
• FRCR or equivalent

Clinical Experience & Skills

Essential

• Completion of specialist radiology training programme Independent performance and reporting of general CT< MRI and X-ray imaging.

Desirable

• Experience in participating and leading multidisciplinary meetings
• Experience of Independent MDM work

Audit Management and IT

Essential

• Understand the role of clinical governance and audit in a successful department.
• Management and IT skills.
• Understanding of principles of audit.

Desirable

• Specific audits in Radiology.

Research, Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Understand the importance of research and its role in imaging.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Track record of published research in peer reviewed publications.
• Innovative and enthusiastic approach to imaging research

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
• Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team
• Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
• Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

• Leadership experience of Transformation and Change Management within the NHS

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiology Department, St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

Westminster

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Patient Care

To work autonomously in the information drop-in centres and outreach service, conducting holistic assessment/triage on patients and their carers to identify their information and supportive needs.

Providing specialist advice and/or information from appropriate and up to date resources.

Signpost and/or refer to other health care professionals (HCP)/organisations when necessary.

Liaise with HCP, medical team, welfare advisors, Psycho-oncology Support Team where necessary.

Keep up to date on oncology and haematology diseases, current treatments and side effects.

Keep up to date on supportive services in the local community

Participate in accurate collection of data.

Ensure all written information used is current and good quality.

Participate in ensuring there is a good level of stock patient information and reorder information accordingly.

Support the Senior CNS with specialist cancer information in compiling monthly reports and audit data.

Coordinate information on tumour specific support groups ensuring dates, times and venues are set for the oncoming year.

Attend specific support groups when required.

Attend information team and Dimbleby Cancer Care team meetings and to maintain a good dialogue of progress with the Senior CNS.

To support the Senior CNS and wider cancer team to improve access to cancer information and support services for diverse service users including hard to reach groups within the cancer centre and associated cancer units.

Undertake educational and promotional seminars to staff and patient groups about Dimbleby Cancer Care and other cancer related topics.

Manage own workload and time appropriately and act as a role model for cancer information nursing team.

Supervise and support volunteers at both sites

To deputise for the Senior CNS as required.

To provide cover, when necessary, sometimes at short notice to cover periods of sick, study or annual leave.

Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.

Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.

Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced specialist clinical skills and responsible for carrying out specialist nursing procedures to area.

To be responsible, for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff within the clinical environment.

Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately.

Ensures the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.

Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.

Participate in case conferences in relation to the management of patients, ensuring the coordination of ongoing care.

Assess educational and information needs for patients and families, and devise plans to ensure need are met.

To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management.

Promote high quality clinical care, and assist in the development of the specialist service, by evidence based practice and clinical standards

Quality

Facilitate a high-quality, cost-effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust

Lead on and participate in key developments relating to the speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.

Enhance the interface between staff, patients, community staff and visitors

Develop and utilise information systems to aid regular audit of the clinical role and to provide a quarterly incidence report for the Health Authority and an annual activity analysis and speciality report.

Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings.

Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans

Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Senior CNS and/or other Dimbleby staff.

Education and Leadership

Identify and raise awareness of the educational needs of patients and carers and implement appropriate education programmes

Support and participate in education and training programmes and develop training packages as required.

To assist in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.

To act as mentor/assessor to unqualified staff and to provide education, advice and support to ward and department nurses.

Contribute and assist and foster a learning environment within the clinical area.

To participate in education on a national and international level by attending, presenting at, and/or assisting in the coordination of study days/seminars/conferences etc.

Be aware of the local equipment training programme for staff in relation to the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts and maintain training records.

• Research and Development

Promote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.

Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and to disseminate relevant information to staff.

Participate in and be aware of other clinical research trials for patients

Participate and contribute to audit and research within the speciality in collaboration with colleagues.

Management and Leadership

Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.

Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.

Maintain accurate records of the clinical service and ensuring that confidentiality of information is adhered to.

Organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members.

To be fully aware of the targets set out in the NHS Plan and Corporate & Directorates objectives and in conjunction with the multi-professional team use the available resources to meet these targets.

Provide specialist education to members of the clinical team, which facilitates learning and individual personal development.

To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways.

To deputise for the Senior CNS in their absence

Compliance and Governance

Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture.

Ensure all staff act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines & Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.

Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.

Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives and ensure that all staff are aware.

Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs/medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act.

Will be familiar with the Trusts fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies to minimise risks to patients and staff.

Will be fully conversant with the trust major incident plan and understand the procedure.

Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.

Communication

To create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individuals needs.

Be an effective communicator and a role model in liaising with the community and other members of the health care team.

Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Wards/Departments and Trust wide.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
• Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
• Experience of teaching/ assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
• Supervision of junior staff
• Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift

Qualifications / Education

Essential

• BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
• Mentorship Course
• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
• Post registration qualification in (appropriate area of speciality)
• RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.

Desirable

• Leadership qualification (e.g. LEO)
• Sign off Mentorship

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives.
• In depth drugs knowledge
• Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
• An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
• An understanding of resource management
• Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
• Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others. Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners.
• Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
• You will be able decide how best to achieve expected results, whilst acting within clearly defined policies/ procedures and codes of conduct.

Desirable

• Previous outpatient experience
• Evidence of participation in audits, MDT, service improvement

Additional Information

Essential

• Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Trust Appointed F3/ST1/ST2 Level Doctor

GRADE: Clinical Fellow F3/ST1/ST2 Level

DEPARTMENT: Oncology

HOURS: Full-time

RESPONSIBLE TO: Dr Daniel Hughes

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Director, Oncology and Haematology Directorate

Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 10,000, a turnover of over £800m and a million patient contacts a year.

The Trust comprises two of Londons oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.

We are part of Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the worlds leading research-led universities and three of Londons most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of Kings College London, and Guys and St Thomas, Kings College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. Kings Health Partners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community based services, is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. Itbrings togetherthe best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence and world-class teaching to deliver groundbreaking advances in physical and mental healthcare. Seewww.kingshealthpartners.org

Haematology and Oncology

Department Information

Guy's and St Thomas' is a Joint Cancer Centre with King's College Hospital. The two Trusts offer a full range of services for the diagnosis and treatment of all adult cancers. Patients from across south east London attend for treatment which is not available at their local hospital. The Trust's cancer services are provided at both Guy's and St Thomas'.

TheRichard Dimbleby Cancer Information and Support Service| offers people with cancer information, complementary therapies and psychological support to help them and their families cope with their illness.

The post holder will:

1. Job Summary

Operational

The duties of the post are those of a Trust Appointed F3/ST1/ST2 Level Doctor. They will include day-to-day care of adult inpatients within the Oncology and Haematology Directorate in collaboration with other junior/senior staff. The inpatient care for cancer patients is based at Guys Hospital and currently comprises two wards and an additional ward for outlying patients.

The post-holder will predominantly gain experience in looking after oncology inpatients but are actively encouraged to get experience of the whole department including the acute oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy, clinics and the chemotherapy day unit.

The successful candidate will join a large multidisciplinary team and work closely with consultants and SpRs on a rotation shared with F2 and IMT Drs .

Applications from candidates considering a career in these specialties are actively encouraged but this is also a post suitable for anyone wanting to gain more oncology experience before embarking on a general medical career.

You will be encouraged to participate actively in the Directorates audit, quality management programme and clinical governance activities.

There is twice weekly oncology teaching for all F3s, as well as monthly grand rounds. There is also the potential to apply for one of our leadership roles within the team.

The successful applicant will join other FY2/F3/IMT doctors within the department and will be required to take part in the Hospital-at-Night rota at Guys covering oncology and haematology. There are no general medical on calls and no A and E duties. This is a full shift resident on-call rota comprising 16/17 FY2/ST1/ST2 doctors.

The timetable will vary according to the needs of the Directorate and the successful applicants experience and duties, but will normally contain a mix of the various categories of work suitable for extending your medical training. Applicants who have already completed IMT/CMT and passed PACES, who wish to gain further specialist experience prior to committing themselves to a SpR/ST3 post, are also encouraged to apply.

The post-holder will be responsible to the relevant consultant for an individual patients care and should carry out the consultants instructions and policies, always seeking advice when appropriate. All Departmental protocols and policies must be followed and the post-holder must familiarise him/herself with these policies.

The post-holder will be encouraged to update his or her knowledge and skills through suitable Continuous Medical Education, including attending all of the Departments academic, teaching and audit meetings. Study leave is encouraged.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours

There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.

The following statement forms part of all job descriptions:-

The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including:

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training/Professional Statutory Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise

Desirable

• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent
• MRCP

Clinical Experience:

Essential

• Completion of FY1 and FY2 role/level/competencies or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience at Trust appointed IMT1/2/FY3 level doctor in one or more related specialty
• Experience working in the NHS or similar health care system
• Oncology experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of participation in well-founded audit projects
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent team worker Ability to communicate with patient's relatives and colleagues

Research

Desirable

• An ability to initiative pursue and complete clinical or basic medical research

Other

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Participate and integrate SELSE HCC activities, taking direction from the clinical leads, their clinical supervisors and other colleagues as appropriate.
• Coordinate multiple aspects of work to local and network audits, as per agreed and established timelines with the network audit lead and local haemoglobinopathy service leads.
• Support the network lead in preparation of the annual report.
• Participate in local outpatient clinics to release consultants for outreach clinical duties and other HCC network related work.
• Together with network management team, liaise with Local Haemoglobinopathy Teams to ensure completion of network audits and implementation of network guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with network management team and colleagues across SELSE HCC and colleagues in partner institutions, in accordance with HCCs requirements.
• Participate in clinical governance activity to ensure network guidelines are kept updated by working with the network guideline writing groups, both adult and paediatric.
• Ensure network guidelines are implemented locally and across network SHT and LHTs.
• Ensure guidelines on network website are kept up to date. Ensure network and local audits are completed.
• Maintain flexibility in the working week to participate in outpatient clinics as discussed with local supervisor based on clinical need and outreach clinic burden.
• To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
• To participate in local and network wide teaching and training.
• Attend the SELSE HCC business and strategy meetings, and be an active participant. Support management team including the Chair and deputy in preparation for these meetings.
• Attend SELSE monthly MDT meeting

Please note that post may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• oMedical degree
• oMRCP (2) or equivalent
• FRCPath 1

Desirable

• oFull MRCP
• oFull FRCPath qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years general medical experience
• oCompleted IMT (or equivalent) training
• oMinimum 1-year experience in haematology
• oEvidence of teaching delivered

Desirable

• Senior specialist trainee in haematology post FRCPath 2
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of interest in Haemoglobinopathy
• Understanding of Networks

Desirable

• Experience in haemoglobinopathy care

Behaviours and skills

Essential

• oHighly effective interpersonal and communication skills including listening skills
• oEmotional intelligence to deal with an MDT, managers and commissioners
• oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
• oValues diversity and difference
• oDemonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations

Desirable

• Ability to plan/implement effective projects
• Evidence of working in an MDT

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital

Guy's Hospital ,London Bridge

London

SE19RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from the link below.

Important information for candidates

Please read and follow these instructions carefully, because it will determine whether you are longlisted and/or shortlisted. In the Supporting Information section of your application, ensure that you clearly answer only these four questions:

1. Why are you applying for this post? [max 100 words]
2. Describe a piece of analytical work you have led which influenced a decision, policy, service or programme? What was your role, your approach, and the impact? [max 200 words]?
3. How do you meet the requirements of the role? [max 700 words]
4. If you have used AI in your application, describe how? [max 50 words]

There will be a task prior to interview for those candidates who are shortlisted based on their written applications. Performance on this task may be used to determine if candidates are invited to interview.

Based on recent recruitment processes, we anticipate a large number of applications. Therefore, it may not be possible to speak to people about the role prior to shortlisting. However, we will respond to questions/queries via email.

Candidates shortlisted to interview will have the opportunity for a pre-interview conversation with Polly Sinclair (Lead Analyst) and/or Andrew Walker (Programme Director for Insights) at the Health Innovation Network South London.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and ensure we have a diverse panel for all our recruitment.

Flexible working

The HIN office is based in the London Bridge area (SE1). The post holder will be required to come into the HIN office for a minimum of two days per week and be able to come in on additional days, as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant Masters or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering quantitative analysis within evaluations (including of digital innovation)
• Experience of translating high level requirements into specific informatics solutions (e.g. data acquisition, data analysis, data visualisation, metrics/ KPI development, drawing up data specifications, designing bespoke data collection tools)
• Substantial experience using a range of analytical tools including Excel, dashboards (e.g. Power BI, Tableau), statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA, R), and programming languages
• Experience of working as a data analyst in an NHS and/or social care setting.

Skills / Knowledge / Ability

Essential

• Proven ability to synthesise and summarise data from a range of sources to draw out key insights into clear data visualisations, dashboards, reports and presentations.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

India House

45 Curlew Street

London

SE1 2ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the development and provision of a specialist, evidence based dietetic service for GPs and patients who are prescribed Oral Nutrition Supplements in SEL.
• To be a senior member of the prescribing dietetic team responsible for providing advice and guidance on use of oral nutrition supplements (ONS) to patients and clinicians within a designated area.
• To be responsible for reviewing patients on prescribed oral nutrition supplements in an outpatient setting and advising GPs and practice pharmacists on optimal prescribing of nutrition supplements.
• To work closely with acute dietetic teams so that patients discharged on oral nutrition supplements are reviewed and have an adequate nutrition care plan at home.
• To work closely with acute dietetic teams so that patients discharged on oral nutrition supplements are reviewed and have an adequate nutrition care plan at home.
• To use local prescribing systems and GP notes to identify patients being prescribed ONS, review their nutrition care plans and modify these appropriately in conjunction with the GP / practice pharmacist.
• Provide education/training sessions and discuss patient care plans with HCPs across SEL in a variety of healthcare settings, including but no limited to GPs and care homes
• To provide expert advice to clinicians, patients and carers regarding provision of nutritional support for patients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional assessment, to include the calculation of nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry clinical condition and other physical parameters.
• To initiate and participate in regular research and audit in line with departmental and multi-disciplinary team procedures.
• To provide clinical cover for colleagues within the prescribing support dietetic team
• To provide clinical support, clinical supervision, line management to junior staff members
• To support with training and assessment of students, and induction of new dietetic staff / ADAs
• To support the SEL PSD service development and updating of clinical guidelines
• To provide highly complex nutrition counselling to patients and/or their carers requiring post registration cognitive behavioural therapy and use of reassurance and motivational skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is non-compliance.
• Ability to utilise developed communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural population with barriers to understanding, both on a one to one basis and in groups. This will include patients with severe communication problems.
• To lead on the design, implementation and evaluation of multi-disciplinary protocols and procedures aimed at improving the nutritional status of patients.
• To develop, implement and audit innovative methods of delivering education sessions.
• To research, develop, produce and publish evidence-based literature on adult nutrition, including use of patient forums.
• To ensure safe practice through development of caseload management plan considering risk management and documentation and reporting of critical incidents as outlined in the Trust policy.
• To take responsibility for ongoing clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and development of standards, policies and guidelines in conjunction with the departmental standards committee.
• To advise and liaise with the catering staff concerning the dietary needs of care home patients, and to assist in instructing chefs on preparation of special meals as required. To adapt and analyse the menu cycle to ensure suitability for elderly care, and make recommendations to the site Catering Manager
• To initiate and participate in regular research and audit in line with departmental research and audit procedures. It will be expected that any relevant findings should be published or presented at appropriate conferences.
• To actively participate in departmental evidence-based groups and help to ensure that the trusts clinical governance requirements are met.
• To comply with professional codes of practice, professional guidelines and departmental policies.
• To maintain professional behaviour in with Trust policy and BDA/Health Professions Council standards.
• To be an active team member of the Dietetic Department at Guys and St Thomas participating in departmental developments and projects and attending monthly staff and continuing professional development meetings.
• To participate fully in the appraisal process and develop a strategy for continuing professional development encompassing a portfolio-based assessment in line with national legislation.
• In consultation with the post-holder, undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the Dietetic Services Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Broad post registration experience within Clinical Dietetics
• Working as part of a team
• Experience in specialist area

Desirable

• Conducting audit and or research
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Experience in Prescribing Support Dietetics

Skills

Essential

• good communication
• organisational skills
• Presentation skills- including talking to large groups
• time management
• Maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Computer Literacy

Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
• Current state registration (HCPC registered dietitian)
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience in Prescribing Support

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Sheridan Centre for Health

Wooden Spoon House, 5 Dugard Way, London

London

SE11 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care and a range of clinical duties in liaison with the multidisciplinary team, to ensure the effective and efficient running of the ward/ service.
• To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment and care packages as delegated by a registered healthcare professional; reporting back on progress
• To provide day to day supervision and /or support co-ordination of learners and juniorstaff acting both as a leader and role model for Nursing Assistants/Healthcare Support Worker (band 2)
• To maintain own personal development with support from ward/departmental manager and provide support and guidance to others to help their development
• To demonstrate a broad skill base, planning own duties and organising own day to day work activities
• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of high-quality person-centred care and principles.

Please see Job description for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Clear and accurate written communication
• Good standard of literacy and numerical skills

Desirable

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or Functions skills level 2
• EPIC

Skills

Essential

• Able to work effectively as a team member
• Evidence of good IT skills
• Able to accurately complete, understand and record clinical observations

Desirable

• Phlebotamy
• Experience of therapetic engagement or verbal de-escalation
• Knowledge of the mental health capacity act

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or other acute setting OR for mental health with those requiring acute mental health support
• Knowledge of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with patients who present a risk to themselves or others
• Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• NHS experience
• NHS Community experience

Value and behaviour

Essential

• Inclusive and compassionate
• Understanding of dignity and respect
• Communication skills - able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic/sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Essential

• Care Certificate from an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation - Online Care certificates will not be accepted and you will be required to evidence this before being shortlisted

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital/ Guy's Hospital/Royal Brompton

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the Trust is compliant with their legal and statutory requirements and that all fire safety regulations under current codes of practice are addressed across a complex and multi-site organisation
• Be the Trusts site lead expert for fire safety providing expert professional advice to the Trust board and senior management on all current fire safety legislation and RRO
• To lead, provide expert specialist and professional fire information service for all capital projects, provide advice to other clients/partners, directors and senior management of the trust
• To develop and lead on policies, strategies and for implementation of the Trusts fire compliance annual mandatory programme. To continually improve reporting systems in order to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
• Supporting the effectiveness of comprehensive fire safety training programme, for all types of staff at all levels in the Trust
• Carry out financial and budgetary responsibilities as part of the fire safety team senior management
• Carry out R&D projects for the fire safety manager
• Carry out Audits of buildings, equipment, and training
• Planning for future development of audits, training, and assessment programs
• Accountable and responsible for the planned delivery of a suite of fire safety training to all GSTT colleagues and external bodies requiring fire safety training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience gained within Operational fire safety management
• IFPO, NEBOSH, IFE or equivalent fire training course certification.

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial experience of operating in a fire safety role in an estates and facilities context.
• Significant in depth experience gained undertaking complex risk assessments working in a large complex multi site organisation.
• Fully conversant with the statutory and legal requirements that impacts on building owners and occupiers.
• Experience of working in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & HTM 05 series of guide documents.
• Significant experience of development of Fire Safety Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Desirable

• Application of NHS HTM guidelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Dover Street

Great Dover Street

London

SE14YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take responsibility for providing expert general, prenatal and PGT genetic counselling for patients and families. This will include seeing patients and their families at within the Trust and various regional clinics both in person, on telephone and through video consultations.

Manage an individual caseload autonomously, including taking a lead role in the provision of predictive genetic testing, supporting colleagues in complex decision making clinical appointments, management of urgent referral and enquiries.

Communicate effectively with patients and families to elicit concerns and expectations. Obtain, document and interpret family, medical and psychosocial history. Receive and interpret complex and sometimes conflicting information and confirm diagnostic information.

Take responsibility for communicating highly complex genetic information to patients and relatives. This will include calculating the chance of patients and families being affected by a wide range of general genetic disorders, the risks and the management options available such as surveillance and risk reduction.

Making decisions where expert opinion differs or some information is unavailable. In order to do this, source and interpret complex scientific papers and genetic test results.

Apply new scientific and clinical information to respond to changes in risk, needs and issues for the family over an open ended time frame.

Use advanced counselling skills to expertly communicate highly sensitive and potentially psychologically damaging information, which may cause high levels of distress such as unexpected non-paternity, and lack of management options.

Lead predictive genetic testing for children at risk of inherited genetic conditions in a sensitive manner and involve the parents to maximise an informed decision.

Undertake co-counselling with junior members of the genetic counselling team to enhance their knowledge and skill set

Undertake co-counselling with clinical colleagues in complex patients

Undertake triage of referrals received in the genetic counselling team.

Provide information on the care of other family members including identifying at-risk relatives and advising on how they could obtain genetic counselling or screening.

Provide clinical supervision to other staff and engage in own clinical supervision.

Actively engage with and utilise team counselling supervision and 1:1 counselling supervision to promote safe practice and role model the genetic counselling role across all domains of the principal role.

Liaise with laboratory colleagues to facilitate appropriate testing and storage of specimens, interpret genetic test results and confirm phenotypic information.

Liaise with external colleagues, agencies and organisations to facilitate appropriate sharing of information to facilitate options for families such as genetic testing, reproductive decision making and clinical management.

Work within the principles of medical ethics and maintain confidentiality as deemed appropriate by national guidance

Work closely with the Consultant Genetic Counsellors to support service needs and enhance efficient working of the team.

Discuss cases with ethical complexity with colleagues where appropriate to aid appropriate care and for education and development purposes.

Take an active role in education through preparation, interpretation and presentation of scientific articles and cases at genetic counsellor team meetings, departmental journal clubs, education sessions and study days.

Organise and deliver genetics education to medical personnel, trainees and other personnel attached to the clinical genetics team and professionals in the wider community.

As required mentor trainee and pre-registration genetic counsellors for a defined block of experience and other staff in training including MSc and medical students and new members of staff.

Be the named training officer for STP genetic counsellors and liaise with the NSHCS as needed.

Act as educational supervisor for trainee Genetic Counsellors as required

Provide education, clinical updates and upskilling of health professionals undertaking work related to cancer, cardiac or prenatal genetics and risk assessments within the region.

Support the organisation and delivery of taught courses for healthcare professionals delivered by the genetic counselling team in conjunction with the Consultant Genetic Counsellors

Support international collaborations between the genetic counselling team and external agencies through existing and new formal commercial ventures under direction from the genetic counselling leads

To take a significant role in supporting the Consultant Genetic Counsellors in leading the genetic counselling team in line with the strategic direction of the department.

In line with Trust policies and in association with Consultant Genetic Counsellors undertake annual performance review for GCs, CNS and GC support staff identifying objectives and facilitating individual development and training needs.

Participate in organising, chairing and taking minutes of meetings.

Participate in the selection and induction of new GCs, CNS and GC support posts. This includes chairing selection interviews and ensuring effective induction of new staff.

Organise clinic cover and on call cover for the genetic counselling team on a rotational basis.

Keep and accurate record of leave requests and ensure adequate clinical cover is available.

Understand and apply Trust related HR policies and procedures including performance issues.

Demonstrate clear accountability and time sensitive decision making within line management to mitigate risks and offer a supportive and progressive environment to junior staff.

Provide regular reports to Consultant Genetic Counsellors to aid performance of team members.

Work within the agreed team structures and policies maintaining a collaborative approach with principal and consultant genetic counsellors to bring out the best in our staff.

Contribute to the policy and service development of the general, prenatal and PGT genetic counselling team including information resources within the Trust such as information leaflets, websites, guidance documents and the mainstreaming and genomics priorities

Represent the general, prenatal and PGT genetic counselling team at Trust and National level

Refining pathways and processes to improve efficiency and overall care

Synthesise and implement initiatives for the continued improvement of multi-disciplinary genetics clinics working closely with administrative staff and pathway co-ordinators

Act as a significant resource on service developments and liaise with clinical, managerial, IT, administrative and laboratory colleagues to facilitate future developments.

Discuss available research options with families with a general genetic predisposition.

Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of participating in research, clinical trials and the departmental portfolio of cancer or cardiac studies

Access and analyse peer reviewed literature to inform clinical practice

Disseminate information about ongoing Trust, national and international research initiatives within the genetic counselling team

Support the genetics research team in clinics when required

Develop resources to support the genetic counselling team such as rotas, calendars and databases

To disseminate innovations in practice, education and research both nationally through conference presentation and publication.

To analyse, appraise and act upon contemporary research evidence.

To contribute to the Trusts Clinical Governance Agenda.

To inform and contribute to the Trusts Research and Development strategy.

Work within the GCRAB Scope of Practice and Standards of Proficiency, and the AHCS Good Scientific Practice (GSP) whilst adhering to the GCRAB Code of Conduct and/or if HCPC registered then the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.

Practise in accordance with the AGNC Code of Ethics.

Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of their relevant register(s) AHCS/ HCPC.

Maintain fitness to practise and comply with the requirements for maintaining registration, including applicable annual renewal and declarations.

Openly discuss difficult cases or challenging scenarios with team members and utilise expertise available to continually develop and evolve as a practitioner and manager

Actively invest in self-care and personal development to enhance well-being and interactions within the work place including patient care

Have the trust values at the core of all interactions

Phlebotomy

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration AHCS or HCPC
• Demonstrates has met the criteria for Band 8A AGNC Genetic Counsellor

Desirable

• Advanced counselling skills
• Formal management/ teaching/ mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential

• Specialist interest in general and prenatal genetics
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting

Desirable

• Proven experience of line management
• Previous experience at band 8A level
• Experience of working in PGT setting

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team member and leader.
• Work within professional codes of practice

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to recognise personal and professional boundaries
• Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to needs of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Clinical

• To provide highly specialist autonomous clinical management of patients with Head & Neck Cancer referred to the Community Team.
• To demonstrate an advanced level of clinical decision making to assess, make a clinical diagnosis, develop, implement and evaluate specialised treatment programmes.
• As an autonomous member of the Head & Neck Community Team to participate in team decision making regarding organisation and prioritisation of the clinical caseload and work within the multidisciplinary team framework to provide co-ordinated multi-disciplinary care for the benefit of all patients.
• To refer for / initiate appropriate investigations e.g. Videofluoroscopy / nasendoscopy / FEES and participate in the evaluation of / evaluate these assessments in order to make recommendations for further interventions.
• To be an expert resource for other SLTs/other professional staff involved in the patients care with particular reference to the management of Head & Neck Cancer patients.
• To demonstrate an awareness of religious, cultural and socioeconomic issues, working effectively in all settings e.g. clients own home, residential and nursing homes, including settings which are difficult or challenging.
• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and measurement of outcome.

Professional / Managerial

• To assist the Lead clinician (Head & Neck Community Team) in responding to and initiating service developments including the development and implementation of guidelines and protocols, which may impact on the wider Community Service delivery.
• To be responsible for providing day to day clinical/professional supervision of any junior SLT staff and SLT students. To carry out appraisals for delegated team members as appropriate in line with Trust Policy and keep the Lead clinician informed of any issues relevant to their clinical development/training needs.
• To participate in regular 1:1 meetings with the Lead Clinician/Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist at the Centre as appropriate.

Education & Training

• To keep up-to-date with current theory and evidence based practice in the field of complex communication disorders and dysphagia in the Head & Neck Cancer population.
• To participate in the regular Videofluoroscopy and FEES in-service meeting with the GSTFT SLT team.
• To offer regular placements and clinical training to Speech and Language Therapy students.

Research/Audit

• To develop / take the lead in as appropriate, multidisciplinary audits including data collection, analysis and development of action plans as part of the Community Team/Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Teams annual audit programme/initiatives.
• To participate as an Advanced Specialist Speech & Language Therapy resource in appropriate Head & Neck Multidisciplinary research activity.
• To undertake such other duties as shall be indicated by the Lead clinician (Head & Neck Community Team) and Clinical Lead SLT (GSTFT) to meet the exigencies of the service and/or needs of the patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree leading to license to practice as an SLT
• Masters or equivalent level of post-graduate specialist training short courses, specific training and membership of relevant National CEN
• Advanced videofluoroscopy training
• Head and Neck Oncology specific dysphagia training
• Attended basic/intermediate SVR courses

Desirable

• Advanced SVR Training

Experience

Essential

• Significant specialist experience working with adults with acquired dysphagia / communication impairment including those with tracheostomies and following Head & Neck surgery
• Demonstrable experience of working with a caseload of laryngectomy patients
• Support and supervision of junior SLT staff.
• Informal/formal training of other professionals

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of advanced independent management of patients with SVR
• Able to demonstrate ability to carry out and evaluate videofluoroscopy with a Head and Neck Oncology caseload.
• Knowledge/ experience of instrumental assessment of swallowing using FEES

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Waldron Health Centre

Amersham Vale

London

SE14 6LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To be responsible for providing individual and group client centred assessments to inpatients and outpatients with complex conditions on the medical wards and Older Persons Unit, being aware of common precautions and complications and the impact these have on a patients lifestyle and Occupational performance. To manage the most complex cases addressing Occupational performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers.

2. To undertake Occupational Therapy Specialist multi-needs assessments on patients with complex conditions, using complex and advanced clinical reasoning demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis to develop individual and group goal and task oriented treatment plans, including education and advice to patients, their families, carers and staff.

3. To carry out complex physical and functional assessments and treatments to facilitate and promote functional independence.

4. To prepare and disseminate reports and data including highly sensitive information regarding clinical examination and prognostic indicators for functional performance to vulnerable patient groups.

5. To act as a source of clinical expertise and advice providing clinical leadership within the medicine and Older Persons team and a resource for other teams as appropriate.

6. To develop collaborative treatment plans with patents, carers and colleagues both in the hospital, workplace and patients home environment, demonstrating ethical clinical reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care.

7. To maintain high professional standards, continuously promoting and developing quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the Occupational Therapy Service and profession.

8. To be responsible for clinical and managerial caseload management ensuring clinical governance, quality assurance and Occupational Therapy professional standards are met.

9. To regularly undertake complex risk assessments and to advise others in determining appropriate management specifically relating to moving and handling and safe use of equipment, both in the hospital environment and in the patients home.

10. To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in Occupational Therapy practice and in geriatric medicine.

11. To take a lead in developing and implementing clinical training programmes and inservice training for Occupational Therapy staff, patients and staff, and other professionals.

Managerial

1. To operationally lead and manage designated Occupational Therapy Staff within the team and department, providing effective guidance, supervision and performance management including the education and management of students on practice placements.

2. To contribute to the Trusts, Directorates and Departmental Clinical Governance and Quality assurance programmes, setting and monitoring practice standards within the Occupational Therapy Service and in liaison with interdisciplinary colleagues.

3. To inform the Occupational Therapy Service of changes in Clinical practice which may influence Occupational Therapy Service delivery, business planning and strategic reviews to support the delivery of the annual Occupational Therapy plan, meeting agreed objectives.

4. To ensure accurate and up to date records of all professional judgements, decisions taken, related statistical information are kept and reported in accordance with Occupational Therapy policies.

5. To participate as required in the recruitment selection and induction of Junior Occupational Therapy Staff.

6. To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within Occupational Therapy leading on delegated projects.

Communication

1. To articulate and work to the value base and principles which underpin Occupational Therapy practice representing the unique role of Occupational Therapy in relation to interdisciplinary working.

2. To use effective interpersonal skills to communicate complex and frequently unwelcome news regarding prognosis where agreement and co-operation is required and there are barriers to understanding such as vulnerable and at risk patients.

3. Utilise formal and informal reporting mechanisms including electronic reporting to ensure effective communication across health and social care.

4. Use effective interpersonal skills to encourage patients and carers active participation in the Occupational Therapy process.

5. Use verbal and non-verbal communication to receive and disseminate complex clinical information in all therapeutic, educational programmes and professional contexts acknowledging sensitivity and utilising approaches appropriate to the complexity of the context or culture.

6. Maintain confidentiality consistent with Trust and Service policies.

7. Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by adopting a client centred approach to support meaningful participation in life roles.

8. To provide legal assessments and reports on patients where litigation is pending. To provide work assessments where necessary.

9. To maintain and develop professional communication links across health and social care including representation at multidisciplinary collaborative forums and networks.

10. To provide support to the multidisciplinary team and be involved in the training of other hospital staff and students, educating other disciplines in the role of Occupational Therapy within the Medicine and Older Persons service and to participate in the education of patients and carers.

11. To utilise advanced communication skills acting as a prime educator of other professionals including doctors, nurses, qualified and unqualified AHPs and students on own area of clinical expertise and on the role and scope of Occupational Therapy.

Professional Development

1. To maintain professional status and competence at a senior specialist level taking responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills up to date by engaging in and directing continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

2. Actively participates in internal and external post registration education programmes.

3. Use supervision monitoring and performance development plans to promote clinical and personal effectiveness of self and others.

4. Share expert acquired clinical knowledge and specialist skills with colleagues and peers both at a local and national level.

Research Audit and Quality

1. To commit to evidence based practice by undertaking and contributing to audit projects and research opportunities relevant to Occupational Therapy within the Medicine and Older Persons Service at Guys and St. Thomas Hospital, and at a national level.

2. To participate in Therapies Directorate research forum and activities to develop research knowledge and skills base.

3. To lead and develop designated Occupational Therapy Service audits reporting findings and actions at local and directorate levels.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate experience in physical disability in an acute/community environment

Desirable

• Experience working within acute and community settings including medicine/older people

Skills

Essential

• oKnowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice.
• oDemonstrate sound techniques in applying a range of complex assessments and treatments including cognition.
• oGeneral understanding of frailty and impact on occupational performance
• oExperience of working within multi-disciplinary diagnostic and intervention services

Desirable

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary agencies often required for complex case management
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and associated frameworks
• Knowledge of manual handling and complex positioning/seating
• Previous experience of research and audit

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oExcellent communication and interactive skills.
• oWell developed personal, organisational and time management skills.
• oProactive and innovative approach

Desirable

• Membership of professional body. Membership of RCOT Special Interest Group.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

STH

Westminster Bridge

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Event Management

• To provide administrative and logistical support for a range of larger external training events and industry supported courses run by the department annually
• To work to agreed deadlines and budgets, with events often agreed at short notice and involving high profile international speakers and delegates. This requires working on several events at any one time, often with complex briefs
• To assist in the co-ordination of the logistical aspects of events, such as speaker liaison, programme updates, internal room bookings and health and safety (in relation to current legislation)
• To work with clinicians and subject matter experts to ensure all training materials are received to agreed time scales. To prepare pen profiles of speakers and ensure relevant information on the Trust is included in the course materials. To collate and prepare the course materials for each event, and ensure they are printed according to house style guidelines and branding requirements
• To prepare name badges, delegates manuals and packs, certificates of attendance and evaluation forms for each event, in line with branding guidelines
• To prepare event app usage for larger events, liaising with app provider, Marketing Manager and sponsors
• To ensure signage is appropriate for each event, including banners, door signs and registration area etc.
• To help in the running of events on site, handling any queries or issues that arise from delegates, speakers and sponsors to ensure the event runs smoothly
• To prepare project plans to monitor and report on progress
• To help set up the registration desk and register delegates and speakers as they arrive, dealing with any queries that arise
• To prepare staffing documents for support staff at events
• To provide support to delegates registered for a programme to ensure they have the information they need to attend the course. E.g. to assist with information on hotel accommodation, travel requirements, visas, dress code, as well as answering questions about the course eg level, content and format
• To assist in collating all information post event, from the evaluation forms and prepare a report for each event. In conjunction with the Event Executives to prepare an event debrief report for discussion with the relevant department, in order to continually improve the service we provide
• To work with external organisations as required for design and production of event materials including signage and course manuals. To develop and maintain good relationship with depts in the Trust including education and training, IT, hospitality
• To contribute to the smooth running of the department by keeping up to date records on progress and dealing with enquiries and general requests by email, telephone, mail or in person both from within and outside the Trust. The postholder will also be required to set up events on the online booking system (Eventbrite)

Event Management - Virtual and Hybrid Courses

• To host short courses and events online, usually on Zoom
• To set up the events on Eventbrite and manage bookings via Eventbrite and Zoom
• To work to agreed deadlines and budgets
• To manage venue and catering bookings for hybrid events
• To manage onsite requirements for hybrid events including registration desk, signage, printed course materials (as per the face to face courses)
• To manage speaker briefings, payments and communications
• To work with clinicians and subject matter experts to ensure all training materials are received to agreed time scales. To prepare pen profiles of speakers and ensure relevant information on the Trust is included in the course materials. To collate and prepare the course materials for each event, and ensure they are available in PDF format in communication and on zoom chat and in printed format for hybrid courses
• To manage or assist with the running of the event online, handling any logistical requirements including delegate registration/waiting rooms, speaker assistance, break out rooms, chat information, screen sharing, polls and questions
• To collate all information post event, from the evaluation forms and prepare a report for each event

Operational

• To run the events on site, handling any queries or issues that arise from delegates, speakers and sponsors to ensure the event runs smoothly
• This includes ensuring the correct layout of the room and syndicate rooms; setting up and ensuring registration is manned, including having the ability to take delegate payments on arrival; arranging catering; working with the AV team to ensure the presentations are loaded and backed up for each speaker and handling any issues that arise on the day
• To ensure the effective layout of the exhibition to maximise delegate traffic, and to look after the requirements of exhibitors in order to ensure a successful event and continuing support from industry
• To ensure all social activities such as evening dinners, museum trips, etc are organised with onsite representation when required
• To source and book venues for each event, within budget guidelines, negotiating good rates for such facilities
• To ensure AV requirements are booked and technical requirements are clearly met, ranging from larger events which require a stage, lighting, back projection, lapel mics and roving mics etc, to smaller events which just require laptops for power point presentations etc
• To ensure signage is appropriate for each event, including banners, door signs and registration area etc
• To provide telephone and email support to delegates registered for a programme to ensure they have the information they need to attend the course. E.g. to assist with information on payment, hotel accommodation, travel requirements, visas, dress code, as well as answering questions about the course e.g. level and intensity, and format etc

Finance Management and Reporting

• To assist in ensuring accurate budgets are held for each event, ensuring all expenditure is authorised and correctly coded before being passed to the Commercial Finance team
• Match invoices to appropriate department budgets and pass to Programme Manager Commercial Education and Events for authorisation and payment
• To manage the budget for each event by making the best use of resources, time, people and materials available and, where necessary, negotiating with external suppliers
• To manage team annual costs going out with suppliers e.g. use of Zoom, Survey Monkey and App provider
• Supporting Programme Manager with event income and expenditure finance reporting
• To manage final reconciliations of event budgets and team event finances to reach team income target

Training and Course Materials

• To work with clinicians and subject matter experts to ensure all training materials are developed to agreed time scales
• To prepare pen profiles of speakers and ensure relevant information on the Trust is included in the course materials
• To design and collate the course materials for each event, and ensure they are printed according to house style guidelines and branding requirements, proofing all documents
• To ensure course materials, such as badges, lanyards, certificates of attendance, evaluation forms etc are ordered to agreed quantity, quality and branding guidelines. To negotiate with suppliers to ensure we achieve the best rates for course materials and invoices are received on time

Communication

• External and internal relationships - to work with external organisations as required for design and production of event materials including signage, course manuals, etc
• To develop and maintain good relationship with department within the Trust including education and training, IT, hospitality etc
• Prepare documents and presentations for seminars and conferences in liaison with speakers and ensure that all meet with Trust house style and comply with legislation in terms of patient information
• Draft a range of written materials for speakers representing the Trust at special events
• Ensure diversity is representative ensuring general accessibility protocols are followed, and ensure signers/hearing loops etc are in place

People Management

• Brief and coordinate staff including Board members, clinical directors, consultants, nursing staff and facilities to successfully deliver smooth running visits and events
• Manage and coordinate a range of staff and volunteers to ensure the smooth delivery of events
• Liaise with internal and external service providers such as hospitality, facilities (security, housekeeping), design companies and external contractors
• Manage relationship and expectations with client and Course Director working on an event

Analysis and evaluation

• Maintain effective measuring and evaluation processes to ensure smooth running and development of future events and activities
• Ensure the feedback obtained from a range of channels is used to inform future planning, for example to inform decisions around pricing, number of delegates attending, speakers, format of event, venues to use etc
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post (for example, risk assessments) to ensure that events comply with the legislation
• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of events and ensure that events do not clash with major external events and other internal activities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing budgets, raising Invoices, Purchase Orders and maintaining accurate financial records
• Significant experience of organising conferences, events and handling multiple events at any one time (minimum 5 years' experience)
• Experience of working under pressure, with strict deadlines and dealing with a range of complex issues

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Reporting & Monitoring: Ability to produce financial reports, track budget performance, and provide updates to managers and stakeholders
• Managed income generating events including sponsorship income
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to deal with competing demands and high workloads
• Ability to prioritise, screen and handle calls/emails on behalf of the Programme Manager at all times.
• Ability to prioritise and make decisions
• Ability to clearly plan key deliverables within a fixed timeframe using project plans or other tools

Desirable

• Ability to forecast event costs, allocate resources effectively, and plan financial requirements across multiple events simultaneously
• Ability to prioritise, make decisions, following clear procedures and using initiative to develop new working methods or using tools to manage tasks

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent knowledge
• Project Management or equivalent relevant 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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

200 Great Dover Street

London

SE1 4YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is wholly accountable for their clinical practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and local Trust policies. You will strictly adhere to infection prevention and control standards, health and safety regulations, risk management protocols, and the safe custody and administration of medicines. Continuous professional development is strongly encouraged; you will build a personal portfolio, engage in clinical supervision, and complete post-specific competencies to expand your skill set. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN1/RN12) on the NMC register. You should possess up-to-date knowledge of current professional issues, basic life support skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive and flexible approach to internal shift rotation (including day/night duties and unsocial hours), and a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centered care are essential for success in this role

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching & assessing qualification
• Relevant qualifications required or course to area

Previous experience

Essential

• Experience of working on own and in a team
• Experience of working in the relevant area
• Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
• Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy

Desirable

• Previous experience in other nursing fields

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.

Desirable

• IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS

Additional Information

Essential

• The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
• Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill end Road

UXBRIDGE

UB9 6JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)