Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good general education, including Maths and English

Desirable

• Knowledge of portering role / NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

• Previous Portering experience
• Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Customer Service or relevant experience relating to NHS

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of general hospital environment
• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
• Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
• Ability to complete basic written reports
• Ability to prioritise duties against set parameters
• Must be able to carry 56lbs in weight
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Other

Essential

• Criminal Records Bureau- Enhanced Disclosure
• Reliable work record
• Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Podiatrist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Educated to Podiatry Degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous healthcare accreditation /professional experience with transferrable skills to new career.

Experience

Essential

• Undertaking new patient assessment, diagnosis & treatment
• Development of programmes of care Knowledge on wound care assessment, diagnosis and management based on current best practice.
• Vascular issues and associated podiatric care.
• Prescription and manufacturing of Orthotics devices.
• Gait analysis and loco motor assessment.
• Development of programmes of care, nail surgery and anaesthesia

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Advanced customer care training

Skills

Essential

• To frequently concentrate when undertaking intricate clinical interventions.
• To receive clinical supervision
• To cope with unpredictable work patterns.
• To be able to work as part of a team.
• To be able to plan and organize tasks and activities using own initiative agreed boundaries.
• To organize and prioritise own day to work workload.
• To work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic literacy in Computer use I.T.
• To liaise effectively with other health professionals.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good time management.
• New patient assessment diagnosis and treatment skills.
• Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists code of conduct
• To provide direct care, with occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions. (ulcer debridement, tissue breakdown and body fluids, dusts and adhesives)
• To be able to frequently sit in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of working time
• To undertake assessment and care in a range of settings, including Podiatry Clinics, Patients Homes, Hospital wards, where moderate physical effort will be required
• To further develop specialist intricate fine hand skills e.g. nail surgery Local anaesthetic certificate
• Education skills on a one to one basis, good communication skills, both verbal and written, include the ability to maintain patient records

Desirable

• To identify own development needs
• Wound care assessment and management skills based on current best evidence
• To be able to relay sensitive and emotional information on an occasional basis.
• Advanced IT experience POM's certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Avenue House

The Avenue

Eastbourne

BN21 3XY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant Masters degree level qualification or proven equivalent knowledge acquired through extensive experience.
• Evidence of substantial continuing professional and personal development, including professional management training, strategic planning and performance, people management , budget management and service development

Desirable

• PRINCE 2 or alternative project management qualification and experience

Experience

Essential

• Extensive broad experience of working within NHS or other acute, complex healthcare organisation in senior operational managerial roles, to include managing large budgets, major staffing groups and service delivery across a range of services.
• Proven experience of management leadership exercised through/alongside senior clinical staff.
• Proven ability of managing resources; people, finance and materials.
• Experience/evidence of managing high level projects, delivering targets within constraints and on time.

Desirable

• Expert in managing waiting lists.
• Expert in managing constitutional standards for the NHS.
• Able to manage large groups of staff including Consultants.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Considerable knowledge of high level developments in the NHS with a specific understanding of the service provided their impact on service delivery.
• Knowledge of performance targets, access and modernisation service developments and their impact on service delivery within the NHS.
• Ability to develop and maintain communication on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations to assist with decision making.
• Ability to assimilate highly complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
• Able to demonstrate planning and organising across a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans and strategies.
• Report-writing skills including ability to present information logically and concisely and with impact, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lead with excellent interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently between sites as required in post.

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Eastbourne/ Hastings

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Nurse or AHP registered with appropriate regulator
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent post registration development / experience

Desirable

• Leadership / training / mentorship / supervisor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience across different NHS care settings.
• Experience/understanding of delivery of quality care standards.
• Staff supervision / line management experience.
• Proven experience in delivering training.

Desirable

• Experience of remote patient monitoring
• Involvement in service development and improvement processes.

Skills

Essential

• Organisational and management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to varying clinical situations
• Shows leadership and a broad range of change management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Virtual Ward Hub - Hampden Park Health Centre

12 Broderick Close

Eastbourne

BN22 9NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Use initiative & take responsibility for themselves & the quality of their work & the service provided.

Under supervision & with support, develop knowledge & practice skills in:

Delivering evidence-based intervention for CYP in education setting with mild to moderate MH problems

Helping CYP within these settings rapidly access more specialist services if required

Supporting & facilitating staff in education settings to identify & where appropriate manage issues related to MH & wellbeing

Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist MH services

To evidence development of those skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic award and demonstrable practical ability.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to study at degree level
• Proven record of previous academic attainment
• Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2

Desirable

• Degree or Masters level qualifications

Experience

Desirable

• It is desirable that the applicant will have previous experience of working with children and young people

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the educational system in England
• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Knowledge of Mental Health Support Teams in schools Programme locally and nationally.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
• Computer literate
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kings Court 2

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• General office duties
• MS Office/Teams

Desirable

• NHS administration system e.g PAS, CLIP
• Audiology software e.g. Auditbase

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent, to include English Grade C or above.

Desirable

• RSA II Word Processing/Text Processing qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous NHS administrative or receptionist experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of

the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in OMFS.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Expertise in sub-specialty.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in OMFS (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via
• o CCT
• o European Community Rights
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a safe, responsive and clinically effective 24/7 Palliative and End of Life Care Advice Line for Worcestershire. They will work within agreed pathways, policies and escalation processes to support timely, person-centred care for patients, families, carers and professionals.

Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical records, supporting care coordination, contributing to audit and service evaluation, participating in training, supervision and competency development, and working collaboratively with SPA, Neighbourhood Teams, Urgent Community Response, primary care, hospices and community specialist palliative care services.

The role requires compassionate communication, sound clinical judgement, effective risk assessment and the ability to work autonomously while seeking support appropriately.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1)
• Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 - or working towards.
• Preceptorship training
• Evidence of on-going continuing professional development

Desirable

• District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification
• Practice educator

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in a clinical setting - able to demonstrate transferability of experience to community setting
• Experience of management of caseloads or wards and organisation of staff
• Clinical audit/service improvement and development work
• Experience of active participation in interdisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Previous community nursing experience

Knowledge

Essential

• High level of clinical knowledge and skill
• Understanding of personal contribution to the achievement of organisational objectives within the business plan
• Clinical Governance
• Good knowledge of community services and care pathways
• Health improvement
• Good working knowledge of positive risk taking and effective risk management strategies

Desirable

• Understanding of National and local health and social care strategies
• Working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Care Act
• Understanding of an Integrated Care System and the team's role in the wider system.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• High level of clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of team work
• Ability to manage a budget and help improve productivity and cost effectiveness
• Time management and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Root Cause Analysis investigation skills
• IT Skills
• Innovative approach to care and management
• Teaching Skills

Desirable

• Advanced assessment skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kings Court 1

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the Capabilities Framework, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to:

• provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary team in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patient's home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and rotas may be revised in due course.
• be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties.
• provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• attend Consultant ward rounds and triage ward referrals.
• prepare patients for planned treatment and procedures, including post-operative care as required.
• provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care, including discharge summaries.
• attend multi-disciplinary meetings where requested, which may be cross county and cross site.
• collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives.
• provide professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.
• participate in the middle grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post.
• if undertaking non-resident on-call duties, attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. You must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team.
• participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements.
• commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser.
• be responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
• be responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.

Person Specification

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to work antisocial hours.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Professional Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
• Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal and reviews of performance and progression.
• Demonstrates ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects.

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills.

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least seven years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST5 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
• A specialist Oncoplastic Breast Training course.
• A specialist Breast Training course in non-reconstructive breast surgical principles.
• Advanced Communications course (& or cancer communications-based course).

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Satisfactory completion of ST3-5 training, or equivalent.
• 12 Months of Specialist Breast Surgery Training at ST3-8 level.
• Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
• ALS Certification.
• ATLS Certification.

Desirable

• Higher degree.
• Attendance at recognised management courses.
• Formal qualification in teaching/education.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust

Charles Hastings Way

WORCESTER

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Completion of 2 year training program and undertake studies to achieve Level 3 Pharmacy Skills and Services qualification, as required by the GPhC to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Attendance to college study days where these are arranged, and completion of all coursework and assignments set by the educational provider by the deadlines as required.

Completion of a complete portfolio of evidence.

Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.

Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.

Undertake study and revision in own time outside of working hours.

Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation. (E. g Health and Safety, Medicine Act) .

Dispensary:

Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients and outpatients, using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and labelling.

Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.

Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.

Identify actual and potential stock problems to other staff members as necessary.

Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.

Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate medicine information.

Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and member the public.

Medicine Information:

Participate in the enquiry answering function of the medicines information service under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate) including the public.

Using communication skills to provide a suitable response to the enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written).

Referral of enquirer to more appropriate sources of information when necessary.

Use of a variety of information sources to include database (electronic and manual) searching.

The documentation of enquiries.

Aseptic Services (where appropriate):

Contribute to the work of the sterile production unit under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate).

Assist in the provision in aseptic services- cytotoxic reconstitution and intravenous additives.

Ensure all work completed complies with departmental standard operating procedures and current legislation and guidance.

Participate in cleaning schedules.

Assist in monitoring the clean environment.

Assemble raw materials as required.

Complete and maintain accurate records

Stock distribution:

Contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering and receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy department under the supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate).

Participate in ward/department stock top-up service.

Assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals.

Participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme.

Participate with checking and validating receipt of orders, and correct storage of stock.

Replenish stock throughout the department.

Ward Based Services:

Work under the direct supervision of qualified Senior Pharmacy Technicians to provide ward based Medicines Management Services including Medicines Histories, Inpatient Supplies and patient counselling.

Person Specification

Other job requirements

Essential

• The apprentice should have a valid right to work visa that covers the entire training period of the apprenticeship and must have lived in the UK for 3 years or more and have recourse to public funds to be eligible for apprenticeship funding.
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties, using appropriate aids provided.
• Ability to participate in weekend/bank holiday work
• Ability to travel to Walsall college one day per week where necessary

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs: Maths, English and Science at C or above and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
• OR
• Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• OR
• Three A Levels, one of which is a relevant Science subject and GCSE Maths grade C or above( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
• OR
• Degree in Science or Humanities and GCSE Maths grade C or above.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to use Microsoft programs such as; PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public providing customer service

Desirable

• Previous experience within a pharmacy setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Salaried GP you will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. You will be responsible for face to face and telephone consultations with patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic disease management. You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You may also be required to complete home visits.

You will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to prioritise and triage the needs of the patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.

*Please see link for full job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCGP preferred for those completing their GP training before August 2007

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of clinical governance
• Able to work under pressure and within an ever-changing environment
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good organisational skills
• Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity
• Manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Work confidently and accurately with data and information to present an accurate picture of analysis
• Use a methodical working approach and meet deadlines
• Be able to work under pressure and have clear systems/strategies in order to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS

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

Hastings & Rother Healthcare

Address

Hastings Old Town Surgery

Rock-a-nore Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 3DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hastingsandrother.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached. (JD pending RCP approval)

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us

AAC date- June 2026

Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

Person Specification

Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Training & experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine.

Desirable

• Experience in other relevant medical specialities
• Completion of courses relevant to Stroke Medicine and Care of the Elderly.
• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Stroke Medicine

Administration & Management

Essential

• Evidence of participation in management
• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research & Publications

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & Personal attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work
• Good record of attendance

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects
• Specific attributes for post
• UK Driving Licence

Teaching

Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
• Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Training & Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.

Desirable

• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.

Admin & management

Essential

• Evidence of participation in leadership / management
• Solid understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience

Audit, Research & Publications

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Regular completion of audit projects
• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & Attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects

Teaching

Essential

• Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification Extensive teaching experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital. The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.
• The post-holder will attend cross county and cross site meetings.
• The post-holder will collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives.
• The post-holder will, if relevant, participate in the on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with Consultant colleagues in post.
• The Trust would expect a consultant whilst undertaking on-call duties to attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. The consultant on call must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team.
• The post-holder, whilst undertaking weekend on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via CCT or European Community Rights.
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Anaesthesia.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Expertise in sub-specialty

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Communication

• Act as a key liaison between the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, clinical teams, Kent, Medway, Sussex Secure Data Environment, GP practices, the Research Delivery Network (RDN), and any other digital services that are appropriate, ensuring seamless communication to facilitate the identification and recruitment of research participants.

• Proactively engage with and solicit feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to refine digital workflows and ensure processes are fit for purpose.

• Work closely with the CRDC Sussex PPIE stakeholder group to ensure recruitment pathways are inclusive, transparent, and meet the needs of diverse regional communities.

• Translate complex digital data sets and feasibility metrics into clear, actionable reports for clinical teams and commercial sponsors to strengthen Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and recruitment strategies.

• Influence and persuade primary care partners to adopt new digital workflows, overcoming barriers to engagement by demonstrating the reduction in administrative burden and benefits to patient care.

• Communicate the importance of health equality and regional data usage to stakeholders, ensuring that recruitment strategies are designed to reach traditionally under-represented groups.

• Responsible for producing high-quality documentation, risk reviews, and performance updates regarding the new digital pathway, presenting findings to the Digital Research Access Manager and regional heads of service.

Service delivery and improvement

• Lead the operationalisation of a new digital workflow connecting hospital-led research with primary care data, converting complex manual processes into a streamlined, scalable digital pathway.

• Continuously evaluate and test new processes for participant identification, producing relevant documentation and adapting workflows based on feedback from a range of stakeholders

• Take responsibility for a 2-day invitation turnaround, ensuring that for at least 80% of eligible studies, potential participants are contacted within 48 hours of study opening.

• Produce comprehensive monthly activity reports to track progress against regional and national recruitment targets.

• Through proactive pre-screening across the community, monitor performance against UK government metrics for commercial research, including the first recruit in less than 30 days target is met for >/80% of eligible studies.

• Conduct regular risk reviews of the digital recruitment pathway, implementing corrective actions and process adaptations to mitigate bottlenecks and improve the reliability of trial feasibility data.

• Contribute to service improvements that specifically target previously less well served communities in areas such as Crawley, Eastbourne, and Hastings, ensuring the service model promotes equity of access to clinical trials.

• Maintain and update the local portfolio management system (LPMS), ensuring all study data is accurate and timely.

• Support the study set-up dashboard, providing real-time visibility of feasibility assessments and recruitment milestones to the wider Research Delivery team.

People management and development

• Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trusts e-rostering processes, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, and contributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planning

Patient care delivery

• Act as a guardian of patient data, ensuring that all digital identification and pre-screening processes adhere to the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality. Ensure that the use of data is conducted ethically and in full alignment with Trust information governance and "Patient First" values.

• Directly contribute to patient care by using digital tools to identify and include under-represented populations and seldom heard communities. This ensures that access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials is determined by clinical need and regional equity rather than geographic location or GP practice capacity.

• Collaborate with PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) stakeholders and the Surrey and Sussex Research Engagement Network to ensure that digital recruitment pathways are respectful, accessible, and designed with the patient experience at the forefront.

• Support the delivery of high-quality research by ensuring the rapid identification of participants, thereby accelerating the timeline for patients to access novel therapies and interventions that can improve health outcomes across Sussex.

Learning and development

• Identify learning and development needs within Primary Care and community settings regarding digital research workflows; design and deliver targeted training or guidance to GP staff and researchers to ensure the effective use of the new digital recruitment pathway.

• Act as a regional subject matter expert for digital participant identification, providing consultancy and support to the South East Research Delivery Network (SERRDN) and wider care settings to help staff adopt new digital tools, share best practices, and standardise recruitment processes across Sussex.

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager

• Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

Key working relationships

Internal:

Sussex CRDC Management Group

UHSussex Research and Innovation

UHSussex Digital and Data teams

External:

Primary Care general practice; community pharmacy

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)

South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN)

Contract Research Organisations

Commercial trial sponsors

National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR)

PPIEP stakeholders and the wider community

Secure Data Environment

NHS Surrey and Sussex

Sussex Health and Care Research Partnership

Public Health

CRDC UK Network, and other CRDC and CRDCs in Primary Care

Health Innovation Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Health, Data Science, or Information Management) or equivalent significant experience. Evidence of post graduate level training or equivalent experience in clinical research (e.g., Good Clinical Practice - GCP) or health informatics. Proven experience working within a clinical research environment, specifically in recruitment, feasibility, or study setup. Significant experience using health and care digital systems (e.g., Electronic Patient Records, Primary Care systems like EMIS/SystmOne, or Secure Data Environments) to support service delivery. Experience in operationalising new workflows or contributing to the transition from manual to digital processes. Demonstrable experience working across different professional groups, such as clinical teams, GP practices, and administrative staff. Experience handling sensitive patient data and applying Information Governance and GDPR principles in a practical setting.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Ability to navigate and utilize complex health and care digital systems to extract and analyse participant data. Able to interpret complex clinical study protocols and translate them into accurate digital search criteria for feasibility assessments. Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio of studies while meeting strict deadlines. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical digital processes to non technical clinical and primary care staff. Expert ability to handle sensitive patient data in strict accordance with GDPR, Information Governance, and Trust confidentiality policies. Ability to identify risks in a digital workflow and proactively adapt processes to ensure service continuity and efficiency.

People Management and Development

Essential

• Able to provide clear direction and support to multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure the delivery of digital recruitment targets. Proven ability to work effectively within a team and across organisational boundaries, fostering positive working relationships with staff at all levels. Able to identify training needs in others and deliver informal coaching or guidance on new digital tools and research processes. Able to motivate and influence staff managed by other departments or organisations to align with project goals and timelines.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Able to use regional data sets to identify and target under represented patient populations, ensuring research opportunities are distributed based on clinical need rather than geography. Proven ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse groups, including older adults and those in high-need, "hard-to-reach" communities. Commitment to the "Patient First" values with a focus on reducing health inequalities through the fair and transparent application of digital recruitment pathways.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel independently across various health and care sites within Sussex (e.g., Brighton, Bognor Regis, Crawley) as required. Able to represent the Trust and the Commercial Research Delivery Centre Sussex at regional meetings and external forums. Flexibility to adapt working patterns to meet the demands of study greenlight timelines and 48-hour recruitment targets. Commitment to the "Patient First" values and a clear understanding of the importance of research in reducing regional health inequalities.

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works with a high degree of autonomy, managing own workload and prioritizing the delivery of multiple research studies across Sussex without direct daily supervision. Interprets national research metrics and Trust policies to develop and operationalise local digital recruitment workflows, ensuring compliance with clinical trial regulations. Acts on own initiative to identify potential recruitment bottlenecks or data risks, implementing immediate process adaptations to ensure the 48-hour participant contact target is maintained. Empowered to make operational decisions regarding the feasibility of digital searches and the suitability of specific primary care data sets for commercial study identification. Responsible for meeting specific performance KPIs and providing expert advice to clinical teams and external GP partners on recruitment strategy. Proactively identifies and resolves complex issues related to digital system access and data flow between secondary and primary care, escalating to the Digital Research Access Manager only when strategic or departmental policy changes are required.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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