Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the qualification finder section of www.education.gov.uk

• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft, Nursery Manager on 0118 9585316 or contact her at [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the 'qualification finder' section of www.education.gov.uk
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
• As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post
• Experience of teamwork
• Previous relevant work in childcare

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• An understanding of the role of the Key Person
• Knowledge of inclusive practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Nursery Little Dragons, 57-59 Bath Road, Reading RG30 2BA

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work as an integral member of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team, providing face-to-face rehabilitation to clients with swallowing and communication difficulties in community settings.

To deliver communication group therapy and training to others, including care home staff, with support and supervision from qualified clinicians.

To support speech and language therapists by preparing therapy resources, such as communication picture aids, and collating medical information from medical notes, patients and carers to support with the triage process.

Dimensions

To work in a variety of community settings which may include a patients ownhome/residential home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up assessment, treatmentincluding rehabilitation programmes for patients, carers, and families.

To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training. Trust and multi-agency training.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

1. To undertake individual treatment and interventions with patients under the supervision of qualified staff.

2. To review clients and adapt individual and group therapy programmes as appropriate.

3. To refer service users to external agencies and specialists when their needs are beyond the assistant practitioner role

4. To accept responsibility for a designated caseload, working independently and taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the service user.

5. To promote well-being, safe mobility, transfers and effective communication. To provide instruction, advice and intervention to service users and carers in line with the team guidelines.

6. To assess, provide, and demonstrate use of equipment to promote independence e.g. using iPads/tablets to demonstrate therapy Apps or trialling alternative drinking cups.

7. To attend and contribute to team meetings and case discussions using effective communication.

8. To lead groups and carry out training packages under the supervision of qualified clinicians

9. To maintain comprehensive and accurate records in line with employers polices

Managerial and Leadership.

10. To provide support to other Assistant Practitioners as appropriate.

11. To feed into and support team service improvement initiatives

Education and Development

12. To ensure knowledge, skills and competencies are kept up to date and complete all relevant competencies within recognised time frames (as detailed in the competency guidelines).

13. To be involved in formal appraisal systems, supervision, and be active in identifying aims and objectives for personal development in line with departmental policy.

Clinical Governance.

14. To maintain a safe working environment and be aware of the necessity to comply with health and safety regulations.

15. To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work by adhering to confidentiality legislation and not to disclose information to unauthorised parties.

16. To actively promote equality and diversity within service delivery and peoples individual rights.

17. The post holder will comply with current legislation, the organisations policies, procedures and core values.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Any substantive changes in the work undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of working at Band 3/equivalent level in a health care, social care or voluntary setting
• Experience working with individuals and/or groups within a health care, social care or voluntary setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working with individuals who have long-term conditions.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working in a health care, social care or voluntary setting.
• Experience managing own workload in a team setting.
• Experience of leading groups in a health or social care setting
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience of record keeping and accurate data recording

Special Requirements

Essential

• Car Driver with licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Foundation degree or equivalent in a health related discipline, or will have evidence of previous suitable experience.

Desirable

• IT Literate
• NVQ /QCF 3 in Health and Social care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Social Care provision.
• An understanding of the role of a speech and language therapist in a community setting
• Knowledge of need and risk in relation to healthcare provision in the community.
• Understanding the concepts of assessment and care planning.
• Knowledge of the roles of the members of the multi professional team.
• Awareness of promoting/enabling independence and self-care.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
• Ability to follow the Healthcare Support Workers code of conduct policy and maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to recognise the need for help and support from other professionals.
• Ability to contribute to the effective working of a team.
• Ability to involve individuals in a person-centred approach to care.

Desirable

• Conflict 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Meadows Health Centre

1 Bridgeway Centre

NOTTINGHAM

NG2 2JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full personspecification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General education to GCSE level

Desirable

• Working towards CIPS, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Operational procurement experience (order processing, expediting, negotiation of pricing)
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• Understanding of basic purchasing principles and procurement systems.
• Responsibility for adhering to the Trusts standing financial instructions.

Desirable

• Good verbal and written skills (including report writing)
• Sound commercial knowledge and approach
• Understanding of contract Law.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of basic professional purchasing principles.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Standard Keyboard skills for document writing and spreadsheet work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and targets
• Current knowledge of basic contract law.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to manage their time effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the highest level
• Ability to work proactively with the ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Exposure to the healthcare market

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• A team player that has the ability to effectively interact with others and achieve results
• Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients

c. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health

d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF

e. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients

f. Provide travel medicine services

g. Request pathology services as necessary

h. Process pathology results as required

i. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

k. Ensure read codes are used effectively

l. Maintain chronic disease registers

m. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics

n. Develop, implement and embed well man clinics

o. Chaperone patients where necessary

p. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required

q. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

r. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

s. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

t. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

u. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

v. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

w. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

x. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

y. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

z. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:

a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle

b. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments

c. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary

d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

f.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

g.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).

"No canvassing or recruitment agencies, please."

Person Specification

Clinical knowledge

Essential

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs; Venepuncture; New patient medicals; Chaperone procedure; Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly; Travel medicine; Diabetes; Hypertension; Asthma; Spirometry; CHD; Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel); Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.); Understands the importance of evidence-based practice; Broad knowledge of clinical governance; Ability to record accurate clinical notes; Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs; Knowledge of health promotion strategies; Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy;

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area; Awareness of issues within the wider health arena;

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma or degree ( Care)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a primary care environment; Experience chronic disease management.

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

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

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Grove Village Medical Centre

4 Cleeve Court

Kilross Road

Bedfont

TW14 8SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pcmsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the assessment and delivery of treatment to our patients in the Ashfield area.

To provide a high-quality Occupational Therapy service collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments. Working with an assistant in the provision of intervention plans. If interested see JD/Spec for more details.

Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Specialist knowledge/post registration and experience of working in a mental health setting

Desirable

• Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain registration

Training

Essential

• Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience or training of specialist professional interventions and evaluations.
• Leadership experience or training
• Clinical educator
• Willingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery

Desirable

• Relevant training to post

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge
• Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
• Knowledge of National Policy and guidance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
• Applied leadership knowledge.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Experience

Essential

• Working experience of assessing and managing a complex caseload with adults with profession specific needs in mental health
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working
• Experience of delivering different learning and development opportunities for staff teams.
• Experience in evaluation / audit as part of profession/multi-professional team
• Experience of the clinical and professional development of others including students

Desirable

• Experience of working in community or acute mental health
• Experience of leading / managing project work.
• Experience of research, audit, service evaluation and/or quality improvement projects - setting up, evaluating, reporting and application
• Identifies clinical risks and carries out MDT/ Trust Risk assessments and formulation for individuals, groups or services highlighting needs
• Experience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences, and in situations
• Organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload
• Leadership skills
• Motivated and a motivator
• Team builder and team member
• Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
• Reflective practitioner
• IT skills - to support clinical and service needs and developments

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashfield LMHT - Millfields

Blossomwood, Mansfield Rd

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinicians to support our Urgent Care service within the out of hours (OOH) period both during the week and on weekends across the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire locality.

Working from our Chippenham Headquarters and/or from one of our Primary Care Centres, as an Independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinician you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service, providing a variety of shift opportunities to include:

• Face to face shifts based at one of our Primary Care Centres in Chippenham, Salisbury, Keynsham or Swindon.

• Mobile shifts undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car.

• Triage shifts based at Head Office in Chippenham.

Our service works to coordinate health and care services to patients and where clinically appropriate, utilise alternative pathways to emergency admission.

Part and full time rota patterns available

About the role

Our Enhanced Clinical Practitioners provide care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injury/illness, or acute exacerbation of existing conditions. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the whole system of health and social care, working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders.

The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:

• Working as an autonomous practitioner with the support of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or GP, providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (where possible), and treatment (where appropriate) for adult and paediatric patients invited to attend our Primary Care Centres or during remote consultations.

• Accurately triaging & prioritising all patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event / illness including past medical and drug history.

• Undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car and a driver.

• Referring patients to alternative care settings, where appropriate.

• Supporting our Care Coordination Service from our regional Head Office.

• Supporting with triage of calls that have come via the NHS111 pathway during the core daytime surgery opening hours.

Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available remotely during your shift.

About you

You will be a registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional, with a non-medical prescribing qualification in the context of a broad scope of practice. You may also be working towards an MSc in Advanced Practice.

Skills and experience

• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.

• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.

• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).

• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.

• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.

• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.

• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.

• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

About us

HealthHero Integrated Care delivers urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). Working alongside NHS partners, our teams help patients access safe, responsive and appropriate care.

Our Integrated Urgent Care services support patients across both localities, providing clinical assessment and urgent care outside normal GP opening hours. Services include:

• Telephone clinical assessment and consultation

• Video consultations

• Face-to-face appointments at our treatment centres

• Home visits for patients unable to travel

• Clinical assessment and advice following NHS 111 referrals

• In-hours care coordination, helping patients and healthcare professionals access the most appropriate care pathway

Our services bring together clinical, operational and care coordination colleagues to deliver responsive, patient-centred care. Whether providing advice remotely, seeing a patient at a treatment centre, coordinating care or visiting them at home, our teams help patients access the right support.

As part of the HealthHero Group, we exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europes largest digital health provider, delivering four million consultations each year through a digital clinic that brings physical and mental healthcare together. Our services range from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.

Why us?

Our values guide us, every day we strive to Simplify, Own, Aspire and Respect (SOAR) and we're rewarded when we do.

We value time, therefore, we have some suggestions to help you better understand Health Hero Integrated Care Clinical Services, and to familiarise yourself with our Quality Account. Please click on the hyperlinks above to learn more about us in just a few moments.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay, from an hourly base rate of £33.33 up to £66.66.

• Flexibility and a varied portfolio of work, incorporating all areas of urgent care.

• Generous clinical shift enhancements for all public holidays.

• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.

• Continuous professional development with opportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

• Access to bespoke training days with support from external healthcare specialists.

• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

• Simply Health cash plan.

Apply

To obtain a full job description or to arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected]

Safeguarding

Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Skills and experience
• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.
• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).
• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.
• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHero Integrated Care

Address

Fox Talbot House

4 Bellinger Close

Chippenham

SN15 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.healthhero.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deal professionally with queries from visitors and telephone callers, ensuring messages are delivered accurately and efficiently. Resolving local issues and using initiative to take follow-up action when appropriate

Health & Safety: To complete the Health & Safety Log on a monthly basis to report all problems with the infrastructure of the reception area and offices to the facilities department. To work closely with administrators to report and record all maintenance issues in a timely manner, following up outstanding requests as required.

To be a Fire Warden and undertake the necessary training every two years.

Training - To ensure all mandatory training is kept up to date and to participate in any additional training and developmental needs as required by the Business Manager.

Assist with the induction of new staff to the team and to assist with other staffing set ups as necessary.

Reception cover- Able to cover the reception breaks and annual leave

Data Protection - To be comply with the data protection request and assist senior administrator in gathering information required.

To work in a flexible and open manner in line with the needs of the service. To attend regular supervision and annual appraisal meetings.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably in a healthcare or medical setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records systems is desirable.
• Experience in Primary Care and Out-of-Hours Systems EMIS & Adastra
• Proficient use of MS office applications

Skills, Abilities & Vaccinations

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of Data Protection and Confidentiality and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Punctual and reliable
• Flexibility to work Monday to Sunday late evenings/weekends
• Team player with a collaborative and positive attitude
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• Candidates must be up to date with the following vaccinations and be able to provide appropriate evidence of vaccinations-
• Tetanus
• Polio
• Diphtheria
• MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
• Hepatitis B.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of Math and English GCSE or equivalent, additional qualifications in office administration or a related experience are desirable

Employer details

Employer name

Newham GP co-operative LTD

Address

Balaam Park Health Centre

113 Balaam Street

London

E13 8AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://newhamgpcoop.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to:

Offer general assistance to the Practice Team with a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Receive, assist and signpost patients to the appropriate service or Healthcare Professional

Administrative duties to help with the smooth and efficient running of the Practice including clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the Practice Team

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other Healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other Healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that incorporates the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual annual appraisals, taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development and mandatory training
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidanceDiscuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a NHS GP Surgery or Primary Care Essential criteria
• Experience with using windows software eg WORD, EXCEL etc keyboard skills, computer literacy
• Experience in the use of the EMIS System Evidence of good communication 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Way Surgery

Address

Pilgrims Way

Dartford

Kent

DA1 1QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimswaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive administrative support to the community nursing team including typing of letters, minutes of meetings and other documentation.

Please note as part of the interview process, all interviewee's will be required to complete a Maths & English test.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience
• GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Experience of filing systems

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Able to work to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate to a high level with a wide range of people
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with service users who may be distressed, emotional and/or verbally aggressive
• Proven Customer Care skills.
• Ability to handle people in a courteous and sensitive manner, taking into account individual needs
• Able to multitask, prioritise workload & use own initiative and good time management skills
• Understanding & commitment to equal Opportunities
• High level written communication skills
• Data input skills
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Ability to set up and maintain filing systems
• Copy Typing skills
• Knowledge of PAS

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to make a positive contribution to effective team work
• Reliable and punctual showing good time management skills
• Demonstrates ability to use initiative and take ownership
• Willing to undertake a range of tasks and activities
• Shows flexibility and initiative in planning workload

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Sparkbrook Health centre

34 Grantham Road

Birmingham

B11 1LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Professional / technical qualifications

Essential

• First level nursing registration
• Diploma or first level degree
• Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• ENB 998 or recognised Teaching and Assessing Certificate
• Advanced Communication Course
• NHS Specialist Screening Practitioner Bowel Cancer Screening course

Work Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of health promotion activity

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent understanding of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme pathways and processes
• Understanding of the Bowel Cancer Screening System (BCSS)

Desirable

• Experience in conducting quality audits

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of managing a patient case load

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

William Farr House

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE standard with Maths and English Grades 4-9

Desirable

• Information Governance training and NAAASP Screening Technician Accreditation

Experience

Essential

• oExperience with computer database input and related equipment oExperience of working with patients in a healthcare setting. oExperience working in a small team

Desirable

• Experience working as a NAAASP Screening Technician - Experience working in a Radiology Department

Skills

Essential

• oGood communication skills oGood interpersonal skills oGood active listening skills oUnderstand confidentiality oAbility to work in a team

Desirable

• Customer care training / Patient care training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oMotivated, enthusiastic and confident oAdaptable and able to work under pressure oQuick learner and able to problem solve. oDependable and reliable oMethodical approach to work oAble to accept training and constructive criticism and assertive enough to express own needs. oAbility and patience to deal with demanding or difficult enquiries oSupportive and caring behaviour

Desirable

• Committed to personal development / career improvement

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude towards nursing
• Effective role model
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Time management/prioritisation skills
• Delegation skills
• Organisational skills
• Computer literate skills
• Effective use of resources

Desirable

• People management skills
• Team leadership experience

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Professional awareness
• Safeguarding
• Clinical governance
• Wales Neonatal Network

Work Experience

Essential

• Sufficient experience at Band 5 in NICU
• Evidence of Clinical Development

Desirable

• Quality improvement/Audit experience
• Rostering experience
• Neonatal Transport Experience

Education & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Qualified in Speciality
• Newborn Advanced Life Support

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification
• Basic Management Course
• Mentorship

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

• Wednesday 21st October - specified time booked on line

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Market Street

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a Therapy support worker within hospital, community or social care setting Evidence of carrying out therapy interventions without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of Health and safety issues
• Working with patients with complex rehabilitation needs
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in a relevant subject e.g. NVQ3 diploma in rehabilitation support, or relevant experience

Skills

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Practice Pharmacist

Title: Practice Pharmacist

Responsible (clinically) to: GP

Responsible (administratively) to: Practice Manager

Job Summary

The main purpose of the role is to deliver clinical pharmacy support to Wetmore Road Surgery through management and interventions of your own patient caseload. You will work as part of the general practice team to resolve day-to-day medicine issues and deliver direct patient care. This includes managing long-term conditions, specific advice for those on multiple medications and better access to health checks.

Key Responsibilities

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Reduce inappropriate poly-pharmacy and wasteful prescribing through clinical medication review

Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).

Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.

Update and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review to the GP

Undertake Clinical Medication Reviews and Structured Medication Reviews with patients, implement required actions or produce recommendations for the GP on prescribing and monitoring as appropriate.

Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.

Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advise on treatment pathways)

Work with the Practice Manager and GPs to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Undertake risk assessment and management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.

To contribute to public health campaigns, including flu vaccinations, and adult immunisation programmes.

Answers all medicinerelated enquiries from GPs, other practice staff and patients with queries about medicines.

Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Undertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.

Monitor practice prescribing against the GMMMG RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).

Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance.

Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages.

Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.

Support the practice in adopting local and national medication safety strategies such as PINCER.

Communication

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues.

Delivering a Quality Service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.

Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the practice.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and team, implementing improvements where required.

Collaborate on improving the quality of healthcare in partnership with other clinical teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

Evaluate the patients response to healthcare provision and the effectiveness of care.

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.

Participate in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events using a structured framework (eg root-cause analysis).

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery.

Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedures and local guidance.

Leadership Personal and People Development

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Support the development of others in order to maximise potential

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice

Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility, specifically, community care, learning disabilities and dementia care.

Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS), and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate

Team Working

Understand own role and scope, and identify how this may develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence.

Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient needs.

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.

Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.

Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team.

Management of Risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to healthcare for all.

Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.

Utilising Information

Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information.

Review and process data using accurate Snomed codes to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases, for example, the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.

Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/or graphs to enhance care.

Learning and Development

Act as mentor for more junior staff and students, assessing competence against set standards as requested and if appropriately qualified.

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments.

Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information.

Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)or equivalent

Desirable

• Independent prescriber

Experience

Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience of working in a primary care 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.

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

Wetmore Road Surgery

Address

12 Wetmore Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 1SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wetmoreroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department has strong ties with the University of Hertfordshire, offering rotational clinical pharmacists the opportunity to undertake the Joint Programmes Board (JPB) clinical diploma, with support and mentorship from our highly skilled team.

The Pharmacy department at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust operates across two sites and comprises over 100 staff, with its main base at Watford General Hospital. It provides a dynamic, supportive, and professionally fulfilling environment for staff to enhance their clinical expertise.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
• GPhC registration.

Desirable

• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Prescription Monitoring.
• Computer and IT Literate.
• Need for Confidentiality
• Up to date clinical pharmacy knowledge.
• Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
• NHS organisational structure.

Desirable

• Health & Safety.

Experience:

Essential

• Completion of Trainee Pharmacist placement.

Desirable

• Completed Hospital Trainee Pharmacist placement.

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• PgD in a cross-sectional modality.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.

Desirable

• Public sector/NHS knowledge.

Experience:

Essential

• Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
• Wide range of experience in CT.
• NHS 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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and further information can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary £39,959 - £46,656 per annum depending on skills and experience - pro rata for part time hours

Shift Pattern 30 hours per week

Monday & Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 | Weds & Friday 08:30 to 16:30

Location BPAS Reading - 121 London Street, Reading RG1 4QA

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical practice experience of at least 12 months.
• Experience of general nursing or midwifery.
• Experience completing client documentation and working within guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements and infection control

Desirable

• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN

Desirable

• Contraception skills
• Ultrasound scanning skills

General

Essential

• Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
• Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• Please state your Professional body and membership e.g. NMC Midwives (RM)
• Please state your Membership/Registration number along with your expiry/renewal date
• This role is working 30 hours per week (Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri) at our Reading unit. Can you commit to this working pattern?

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this 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.

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

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

British Pregnancy Advisory Service

Huntley House

121 London Street

READING

RG1 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English or proven equivalent level of experience and knowledge within the same or similar role
• GPhC approved Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or willingness to work towards

Knowledge

Essential

• Proven experience of working in a customer facing role, ideally within an NHS setting
• Ability to use automated / electronic systems
• Knowledge of pharmacy services
• Demonstrates willingness to undertake relevant training pertinent to role

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy dispensary department

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Prioritises workload
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach, i.e. discrepancies in stock levels, incomplete prescription details

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 of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-on-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Lung Cancer Screening Navigator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and pathway coordination support to the Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Programme and Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) service. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring patients receive timely, safe and effective care throughout the screening and diagnostic pathway, supporting the delivery of national cancer standards and early diagnosis objectives.

The post holder will coordinate patients through all stages of the screening pathway, ensuring investigations, appointments, multidisciplinary discussions and follow-up actions are arranged and completed within agreed timescales. They will proactively monitor patient progress, maintain pathway oversight and identify any actual or potential delays, taking appropriate action to resolve issues or escalate concerns where required. The role is essential in supporting the timely diagnosis of lung cancer and maintaining compliance with national programme requirements.

A significant part of the role involves managing and supporting multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes. This includes preparing agendas and supporting documentation, coordinating attendance, recording outcomes, distributing actions and ensuring decisions are accurately documented and implemented. The post holder will work closely with clinicians, operational teams, diagnostic services and external partners to facilitate effective communication and seamless patient progression across organisational boundaries.

The Lung Cancer Screening Navigator will maintain accurate and comprehensive patient and programme records using a range of clinical and administrative information systems. Responsibilities include data collection, validation, reporting and quality assurance activities to support local performance monitoring and national reporting requirements. The post holder will ensure all information is recorded and managed in accordance with information governance standards, local policies and programme protocols.

The role requires regular communication with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. The post holder will provide information regarding appointments, investigations and pathway progression, responding to enquiries in a professional, compassionate and confidential manner. They will communicate with individuals who may be anxious or require reassurance, ensuring patients are supported throughout their screening journey and understand the next steps in their care.

Working independently within established policies and procedures, the post holder will prioritise a varied workload, manage competing demands and exercise judgement when identifying issues requiring escalation. They will contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits, reporting activities and the ongoing development of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme. The role also includes maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues across the Cancer Centre, Respiratory Medicine, Diagnostics, Primary Care and external organisations to support high-quality pathway management and service delivery.

By providing expert pathway coordination, robust administrative support and accurate performance management information, the Lung Cancer Screening Navigator will make a significant contribution to achieving Cancer Waiting Times and Faster Diagnosis Standard targets, while ensuring patients experience a coordinated, efficient and patient-centred diagnostic pathway.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in an administrative or healthcare setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Training in cancer services, screening programmes or health administration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative or coordination role
• Experience of managing data, records or tracking processes

Desirable

• Experience working in cancer services or screening programmes
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of administrative processes within healthcare
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and information governance

Desirable

• Understanding of Lung Cancer Screening/Targeted Lung Health Checks
• Good working knowledge of cancer pathways, including Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS)

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• IT proficiency across multiple systems and databases

Desirable

• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Experience coordinating MDT meetings

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Flexible approach to cross-site working

Desirable

• Experience supporting service improvement initiatives

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional, reliable and proactive approach
• Compassionate and patient-focused attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Knowledge of orthotic and prosthetic practice gained through degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• *HCPC Registration
• *Knowledge and experience of IT software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and specialised Orthotic and Prosthetic software

Desirable

• *Knowledge of routine orthotic practice gained through working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• *Knowledge of routine prosthetic practice, including multidisciplinary working within the Prosthetic Rehabilitation Team.
• *Member of BAPO

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics including entry level skills following graduation

Desirable

• *Experience of routine orthotic and prosthetic practice gained through post-graduate on the job learning

Additional Criteria

Essential

• What our services users expect of this post holder
• *Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options.
• *Ability to communicate clinical information to patients.
• *Developed manual skills for the physical assessment of patients, the taking and modification of Plaster of Paris casts and the adjustment/alignment of orthoses and prostheses.
• *Ability to use own initiative, work under pressure and prioritise workload.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK Driving License

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in the hospital/health care environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Automated Goods Vehicles operation

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Receipt & Distribution Activities

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Rd

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for a detailed outline of the main duties.

1. Work in accordance with professional code of conduct.

2. Provide clinical triage, leadership and expertise.

3. Act as a first contact, exercising a high degree of professional autonomy and critical judgement in providing expert advanced clinical assessmentfor patients referred with undiagnosed and undifferentiated needs through a range of consultation mediums.

4. To initiate investigations, interpret diagnostic results and determine differential diagnosis and manage and evaluate care where appropriate/necessary.

5. Make direct referrals as appropriate for medical assessment and diagnostic procedures within agreed pathways.

6. Lead the service in achieving its quality targets to sustain high standards of patient care and service delivery.

7. Signpost, refer and support access to health services to reduce inappropriate attendances and admissions to A&E.

8. To safeguard individuals from abuse by reporting any incidents involving potential or actual abuse and acting upon concerns immediately.

9. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including the initiation of effective emergency care.

10. Empower professionals/patients/carers to make informed decisions and delegate care appropriately within the Service.

Please see Job Description for more.

For interested candidates, there is an offer to visit the Single Point of Access at Priestley Wharf to see the Single Point of Access in practice.

If you wish to undertake a visit, please contact Michelle Price on 07874 890555 and this can be arranged.

The role will offer an exciting opportunity to work with system partners all striving to work collaboratively together for the benefit of its citizens and how and where they receive high quality care.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1/ AHP, NMC or HCPC registered
• Disease specific postgraduate or accredited qualification
• Non-medical prescriber qualification (V300)
• Mentor/Teaching qualification ENB 998 or equivalent
• Master's in advanced practice qualification (MSc)
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development
• Leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Relevant up to date clinical experience
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multi professional environment
• Experience in advanced Health Assessment of patients with undiagnosed undifferentiated illness
• Evidence of supporting others in a clinical environment
• Evidence of leading in a clinical audit and research/monitoring standards of care
• Evidence of leading service development. Participation/experience of mentoring colleagues and Students
• Evidence of up-to-date based knowledge & skills, particularly in long- term conditions & first contact
• Experience of trainee supervision & teaching
• Experience in delivering patient advocacy

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Excellent decision-making ability & critical thinking
• Proven listening skills with the ability to manage complex situations & appropriately deliver sensitive & different outcomes
• Influencing & negotiating skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Knowledge & use of governance & risk assessment to improve quality & Service development

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

BSOL SPA, Priestley Wharf 2

Holt Street

Birmingham

B7 4BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Live register or equivalent professional registration relevant to the post
• Postgraduate degree or equivalent or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experiential learning/experience in service development, managing change, leading and managing staff, plus specialist training and short courses to Diploma level relevant to area of practice:
• Good IT skills e.g. knowledge of word and excel
• Evidence of project work that has had a positive impact on service delivery

Desirable

• Accredited leadership/management qualification or ability to demonstrate these at an advanced level
• Knowledge of managing delegated budgets

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the service area
• Proven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced level

Desirable

• Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations
• A breadth of professional practice including specialising in the field where the post is held

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, carers and at all levels of staff/managers in the organisation

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prospect Road Hub

174, Prospect Road

Scarborough

YO12 7LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You'll be the first point of contact for staff and managers, offering expert guidance and practical solutions that truly matter.Working closely with the HR Teams, youll be involved in: Managing and advising on formal ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability). Supporting change processes and job evaluations. Advising on complex terms and conditions (Agenda for Change and Medical T&Cs). Contributing to policy development and operational excellence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• CIPD level 5 or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in HR in a multi-skilled professional and unionised environment in a large organisation
• Employee relations case management experience and knowledge including disciplinary, capability and absence management.
• A working knowledge of employment law, current and pending legislation and change management

Desirable

• NHS or other healthcare experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Priestley Road

90 Priestley Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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