Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE level A-C or equivalent in English, Maths and IT as a minimum
• Health Screener Diploma Level 3 or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Health and Social care related NVQ at Level 2 or higher
• Has completed Newborn hearing screening training and obtained an OSCE Certificate or ECA Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with a wide diversity of people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Baby handling skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good IT skills, including email, Internet and Microsoft software.
• Ability to work Independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain records to a high standard of completeness and accuracy
• Ability to manage time, priorities and stressful situations
• Caring and flexible approach
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values

Desirable

• Previous experience of patient management systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Hearing and Hearing loss
• Knowledge of the purpose of a screening programme
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development or willingness to

Desirable

• Knowledge of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Obtaining consent for the collection of blood samples
2. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
3. Maintain accurate records in EMIS
4. Urine dipstick testing (training done in house)
5. Updating patients Blood Pressure, Height & Weight as required
6. Correct labelling, packaging & storing of samples
7. Ensuring samples are sent to the lab in a timely manor
8. Liasing with the lab for any addition tests required
9. Ensuring any patient follow up is arranged as per practice protocols.
10. Working with the nursing team and seeking guidance when neccesary for patient related matters.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• GSCE grade A-C in English & Maths

Clinical knowledge & skills

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Experience

Essential

• Previous working with the general public
• Previous working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Previous working in General Practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication kills (writte & oral)
• Clear & polite telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy & procedure
• Competent in using Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Competent in using Microsoft Office
• Previous experience using EMIS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite & confidant.
• Flexible & cooperative.
• Motivated.
• High levels of integrity & loyalty.
• Sensitive & empathetic in distressing situations.
• Effectively be able to communicate & understand the needs of each patient.
• Effectively utilise resources.

Desirable

• Ongoing commitment to professional 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Salford Medical Centre

Address

194-198 Langworthy Road

Salford

Greater Manchester

M6 5PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.salfordmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/welcome,48718.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic assistant role within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience in cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Previous Domestic Experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• You'll be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), holding an active NMC registration and having successfully completed a preceptorship programme. You'll demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC guidelines, standards, and professional practices, along with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. You will also possess a positive attitude towards change, quality improvement, and service development, and is capable of adopting flexible and innovative approaches to 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.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Sunnyway Road

Blakelaw

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 3SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (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

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed an accredited Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills, e.g. air conditioning

Desirable

• NVQ or City & Guilds

Knowledge

Essential

• High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and a working knowledge of other associated trades. Familiarity with approved guidance documents

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
• General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation.

Experience

Essential

• BMS engineering maintenance experience

Desirable

• Some Multi Discipline 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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Full car driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

• Apprenticeship in relevant core trade with a Minimum of a City and Guilds with advanced craft certificate or BTEC, ONC in relevant building Maintenance Trade.

Desirable

• Certificate in Wood Working Machinery.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years experience in General building maintenance, outside core trade of Painting/Decorating, carpentry, Joinery.
• Have good understanding of the relationship of other craftsmen's work to there own
• Experience of maintenance carpentry and building in a range of settings.

Desirable

• Minimum 5 years experience working in a complex Building Maintenance environment.
• Basic electrical safety training to be able to fulfill duties without support of other trades.
• Understand the working of the mechanical and/or electrical and/or plumbing and/or gas systems in NHS buildings.
• Experience Working in Healthcare Environment.
• Joinery ability

Skills

Essential

• Ability to fulfil a requirement to interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to original trade, without supervision.
• Ability to fulfil a requirement to set out new work or set up new production appropriate to original trade using relevant instruments and machinery, without supervision.
• Familiar with hand and power tools

Desirable

• Ability to diagnose and repair faults in basic electrical systems i.e. fire doors, lighting circuits, power circuits. Electrical and Mechanical knowledge in relation to plant for shutting down to clean and maintai
• Ability to support and assist with Engineering emergencies using own initiative.
• Ability to glaze windows, fit and maintain locks.

Knowledge

Essential

• Health & Safety training
• Good knowledge of carpentry and joinery techniques.

Desirable

• Electrical training
• Water supply training
• Environment health & Safety training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the Electrical building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.
• Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work including planned prevented maintenance work and labouring including electrical shutdowns

The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of carrying out electrical maintenance work of a semi-skilled nature in building services environment, to an NVQ3 level or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)

Desirable

• 18th Edition IEE regulations.
• City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing certificate.
• Certified training in confined space working.
• City & Guilds 2377 certificate of competence for the inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of maintenance engineering trades in a range of settings.
• Able to work unsupervised in a variety situations which will require interaction with staff from other departments and patients /patients family
• Able to communicate clearly and accurately both in verbal and written form.
• Be computer literate and able record data i.e. temperatures /times, meter readings etc in databases

Desirable

• Working in Healthcare Environment.
• Background in building services or construction
• Working at heights from mobile elevating working platforms

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to demonstrate good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Be able to plan and organise day to day tasks or activities and reschedule where necessary.
• To demonstrate multi skilled approach to work
• Familiar with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from drawings without supervision.

Desirable

• Ability to diagnose and repair faults in basic electrical installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
• Ability to fulfil a requirement to interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to original trade.
• Have an excellent understanding of the relationship of other Estates staff work to their own.
• Ability to liaise with clinical and non clinical staff of all levels.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic electrical theory
• Basic electrical fault finding and testing.
• Safe isolation disconnection and reinstatement of electrical equipment.
• Good knowledge of general engineering techniques.
• General knowledge of other trades allied to building services.

Desirable

• Health & Safety training
• Understanding of Confined spaces, Lifting & handling, COSHH, Mobile platforms and Asbestos awareness

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Able to set deadlines and timescales for managing own workload.
• Able to be flexible with start/ finish times on occasion.
• Willingness and ability to carry out tasks allied to building services, if required.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivated, able to work individually and as a team member, willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
• Enthusiastic, diligent and willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
• Excellent communications skills as well as being courteous, tactful and well presented.

Desirable

• Able to liaise with Managers and Hospital Staff of all levels.
• Numerate.
• Self-Motivated.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Language requirement

Essential

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work ismainly anoutpatient-basedservice(across both RoyalBournemouth& Poole Hospitals)including care within routine clinics, emergency walk ins to the haematology day unit/ Childrens Assessment unit and community visits. There will also be a need to provide care and support for in-patients.

Be availabledailyto support patients throughthe pathway

Develop and deliver a coordinated specialist service for patients, involving direct clinical care in both outpatient and inpatient settings

Arrange andfacilitatediscussions at multi-disciplinary team meetings toestablisheffective management plans for patients

Liaise with GPs

Serve as a specialist resource, offering advice and support to healthcare professionals and others involved in patient care

Assess the complex needs of patients and their families/carers, planning, implementing, and evaluatingappropriate careprograms. This includes communicating sensitive informationregardingdiagnosisandtreatment options

Provide emotional, psychological, and practical support to patients and their families/carers throughout thepathwayjourney, ensuring effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals

Ensure the availability of specialist information for patients and their families/carers

Ensure clinical practice is effective, evidence-based, and focused on improving care quality and patient outcomes, with measurable standards and results

• Recognise and address ethical dilemmas in care, advocating for patients and their relatives when necessary

Proactively manage changes within the specialty to enhance practice and health outcomes for patients

Attend and contribute effectively to relevant professional forums

Assistwith research and development initiatives to advance the field

• Workwith autonomy with support from the adult haemophilia CNS and wider team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oHolds a degree or diploma in nursing studies
• oNMC registered paediatrics
• oEvidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• oAdvanced communication skills
• oPsychological skills level 2
• oTeaching/mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• opost registration experience in acute or specialist care
• oExperience working within haematology
• oExperience working with children and young people
• oPost registration experience of working at a senior level.
• oExperience of multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• oLeadership or change management

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• oExcellent clinical assessment skills
• oAbility to manage complex caseloads and work independently
• oAbility to organise own workload
• oExperience in teaching and providing supervision to others

Desirable

• quality improvement activities

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of haematology conditions and their management

Desirable

• oAwareness of haematological emergencies and how to triage appropriately

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing a clinical dosing service for patients on anticoagulantscontributing to clinical care within the hospital and community

The anticoagulant practitioner will be responsible for providing specialistknowledge and care to patients. They will undertake a range of duties toensure the effective delivery of care, providing specialist advice,structured education and ongoing support to their anticoagulant patientsbased on individual need.

The post holder will be an experienced registered nurse responsible forthe provision of an autonomous service for patients requiringanticoagulation therapy, but will refer for consultant nurse/haematologist advice when secondary involvement is necessary.

To dose Warfarin and Direct Oral Anticoagulant and associated drugs asdirected by departmental, Trust and national guidelines

To provide support and education to patients receiving anticoagulanttherapy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant experience in post registration Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) at Band 5

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Good keyboard and telephone skills

Desirable

• Experience of using computerised anticoagulation software would be advantageous

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Ability to work independently and within a small team
• Ability to communicate effectively with all service users
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Good interpretive skills

Language requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Experience

Essential

• A good understanding of Anticoagulation and Thrombosis including National Guidelines i.e NICE, BSCH, Haemostasis and Thrombosis Guidelines
• To be able to provide education to patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
• Ability to operate within quality assurance parameters

Desirable

• Previous anticoagulation/cardiology/stroke experience/training

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Through sound knowledge base be able to provide clinical advice to patients and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to use IT packages such as Microsoft Office and Outlook

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS/Trust IT systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to concentrate for prolonger periods
• Confident
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Nursing Associate

Practice Manager

Partners

The Nursing Associate will work as part of the General Practice nursing team, supporting the Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), GPs, and wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

The post holder will deliver a range of clinical and health promotion activities within their scope of practice, contributing to the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of patients. They will support patients to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing while promoting a positive patient experience.

The Nursing Associate will work under the direction and supervision of registered healthcare professionals, whilst being accountable for their own practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.

The post holder will:

• Undertake a range of delegated clinical procedures within their scope of practice and competence.
• Record and monitor physiological measurements including:
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse
  • Temperature
  • Respiratory rate
  • Height and weight
  • BMI
• Undertake ECG recordings.
• Carry out wound care and simple dressings.
• Support patients with long-term condition monitoring as directed by the nursing team.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and competent.
• Support national screening and health promotion programmes.
• Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Assist in maintaining safe clinical environments and infection prevention and control standards.

The post holder will:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients and their families.
• Support patients to understand and manage their health conditions.
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice in line with practice protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

The post holder will:

• Work closely with Practice Nurses and HCAs to deliver nursing services.
• Support the nursing team in delivering chronic disease management programmes.
• Assist with clinical recalls and monitoring activities.
• Contribute to achieving quality improvement and patient safety objectives.
• Participate in team meetings and service development initiatives.

The post holder will:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records.
• Ensure all clinical information is entered onto the clinical system in accordance with practice procedures.
• Comply with information governance and data protection requirements.

The post holder will:

• Work within NMC standards, professional guidelines, and organisational policies.
• Maintain professional registration and revalidation requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and service improvement.
• Work within the limits of their competence and seek support when required.

The post holder will:

• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with safeguarding policies for adults and children.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and practice information.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and grade.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree.
• Registered Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience working in General Practice.
• Experience providing direct patient care.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of ECG recording.
• Experience supporting long-term condition management.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Immunisation and vaccination experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sutton Manor Surgery

Address

St Ives Close

Bransholme

Hull

HU7 4PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will be an integral member of the Practice Team, providing a combination of clinical coding, medical secretarial and administrative support to ensure that patient information is accurately recorded, processed and communicated in a timely and effective manner.

The post holder will be responsible for summarising and accurately coding relevant information from patient clinical records, processing incoming clinical correspondence, maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring that relevant clinical information is appropriately highlighted for healthcare professionals.

The role will also provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the multidisciplinary team, including the processing and management of referrals, correspondence, electronic referral systems, requests for information and communication with secondary care, community services and other external agencies.

The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues, supporting the effective delivery of patient services and providing appropriate administrative and reception cover when required.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Coding and Patient Records

• Summarise and code patient records into the Practice computer system to a high standard.
• Read and process incoming correspondence, accurately coding relevant diagnoses, procedures and other clinical information within patient records.
• Review clinical correspondence and determine whether information or follow-up actions need to be brought to the attention of a GP or other appropriate member of the clinical team.
• Analyse patient records and extract and accurately record relevant clinical information to produce an accurate summary of the patient's medical history.
• Scan patient-related documents and attach them to the appropriate patient healthcare record, using codes as agreed by the clinical team.
• Ensure incoming clinical correspondence is processed and scanned within the Practice's required timescales.
• Assign appropriate, industry-recognised clinical codes.
• Ensure all relevant QOF-related data is accurately captured.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to the role.

Administrative Support

Undertake the following administrative responsibilities as required to provide service cover during periods of staff illness, annual leave or increased workload as required.

• Type letters, reports and associated documentation as required.
• Process referrals efficiently and accurately, including referrals through the Electronic Referral Service.
• Liaise with hospitals, secondary care, community services and other external agencies regarding patient referrals and associated queries.
• Process incoming correspondence and emails in a timely manner.
• Process requests for information, including Subject Access Requests (SARs), insurance and solicitor's letters and DVLA forms, in accordance with Practice procedures.
• Support clinical staff with general administrative and secretarial duties as required.
• Produce meeting agendas and accurately record meeting minutes where required.

Team Working and Service Support

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to the wider Practice team.
• Prioritise workload and use effective time-management strategies.
• Provide administrative and reception support during periods of staff absence or increased workload.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to maintain effective service delivery.

Confidentiality and Information Governance

• The post holder will have access to confidential and sensitive information relating to patients, carers and Practice staff and must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Respect patients' rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Adhere to all Practice policies and procedures relating to the protection of personal and sensitive information.
• Ensure confidential information is only disclosed to authorised persons and in accordance with Practice procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ensure patient records and correspondence are handled securely and appropriately.

Health, Safety and Risk Management

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security in accordance with Practice policies and procedures.

This will include:

• Identifying risks associated with work activities and undertaking work in a manner that manages those risks.
• Reporting potential risks, incidents or concerns to the appropriate manager or Practice Partner.
• Taking appropriate action to minimise risks within the scope of the role.

Equality and Diversity

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

• Acting in accordance with Practice procedures, policies and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Maintaining a welcoming, non-judgemental and respectful approach.
• Recognising and responding appropriately to individual circumstances, needs, feelings and priorities.
• Ensuring statutory requirements relating to equality and diversity are met.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

The post holder will contribute to maintaining and improving quality within the Practice by:

• Alerting colleagues and managers to issues relating to quality, accuracy or risk.
• Taking responsibility for the accuracy and quality of their own work.
• Managing time, workload and resources effectively.
• Contributing to audits and quality improvement activities as required.
• Reflecting on individual and team processes and suggesting ways in which performance and patient services could be improved.
• Supporting the Practice in maintaining accurate clinical records and achieving relevant quality requirements, including QOF-related data capture.

Personal Development

The post holder will:

• Participate in training programmes implemented by the Practice.
• Participate in an annual individual performance review.
• Take responsibility for their own learning, development and performance.
• Maintain knowledge and skills appropriate to clinical coding, medical terminology, referrals, Practice systems and administrative processes.
• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues where appropriate.
• Undertake additional training where required to support the needs of the role.

Skills and Experience

The post holder should demonstrate:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients, colleagues and external healthcare organisations.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Good understanding of confidentiality and the importance of protecting patient information.
• Willingness to develop and maintain knowledge of clinical terminology, coding and Practice administrative procedures.

Other Duties

The post holder may, from time to time, be asked to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and their level of competence, with appropriate training provided where required.

As a member of the Practice Team, the post holder is expected to be flexible and willing to undertake additional or relinquish existing duties where necessary to maintain effective service delivery to patients. Requests from the Practice Partners and management team should not be unreasonably refused.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Evidence of ability to undertake relevant training and develop knowledge and skills required for the role.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification or training in clinical coding.
• Qualification or training in medical administration or medical terminology.
• Knowledge or training in anatomy and physiology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative role within a busy environment.
• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a varied workload and working to deadlines.
• Experience of using computerised systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a GP practice or other primary care setting.
• Previous experience of clinical coding or summarising patient medical records.
• Experience of working with clinical correspondence.
• Experience of medical secretarial or healthcare administration.
• Experience of processing referrals or communicating with hospitals and other healthcare organisations.
• Experience of using EMIS or another primary care clinical system.

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

Millrise Medical Practice

Address

12 Millrise Road

Stoke-on-trent

ST2 7BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, the ANP will work autonomously, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population. Contributing towards clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well-women and well man clinics as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients
• Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients
• Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc.
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens
• Provide travel medicine services
• Request pathology services as necessary
• Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• Ensure read codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
• Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service deliver and patient care.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
• Drives the development of nursing services within the practice, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations are required
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

No canvassers or recruitment agencies, please.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse;
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification);
• Qualified Nurse Prescriber;
• Qualified Triage Nurse;

Desirable

• Minor Illness Qualification;
• Teaching Qualification;
• ALS, PALS;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a primary care environment;
• Experience in chronic disease management;
• Experience in prescribing and undertaking medication reviews;

Desirable

• Experience working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

• Wound Care / Removal of sutures & 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 understanding 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

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

Law Medical Group Practice

Wrottesley Road

London

NW10 5UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with appropriate professional body
• Relevant professional registration in relation to health or social care - RMN/OT/Social Worker
• Post Graduate qualification in relevant area or extensive relevant experience to Post Graduate level.
• Evidence of Leadership and Managerial experience

Desirable

• Coaching qualification
• Specialist knowledge and training in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the community at leadership level
• Previous experience supervising / managing staff, undertaking basic HR functions
• Experience of working with patient with complex care needs requiring higher levels of expertise
• Proven ability to apply models in clinical practice.
• Experience of audit, research and the application of evidence-based practice
• Experience of teaching, assessing and developing training programmes
• Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
• Experience of using coaching to support staff.

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding on the Mental Health Act, MCA and legal aspects of Mental Health Care.
• Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and complex health and social care needs
• Understanding of how occupational factors (roles, routines, habits, environments) influence recovery and engagement in employment.
• Knowledge of functional and vocational barriers commonly experienced by people with mental health needs and how these can be addressed through supportive strategies within IPS.
• Detailed knowledge and ability to apply and teach risk management
• Awareness and understanding of contemporary development in mental health care including the Recovery Model
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Procedures

Desirable

• Ability to participate in service development processes at a strategic level
• Knowledge in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use reasoning to support staff in understanding functional barriers, motivation, daily structure and engagement
• Ability to translate OT concepts into practical guidance for staff.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team to deliver high quality recovery focussed IPS support.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Proven ability to work with Clients and carers who are distressed
• A proven ability to work with colleagues from other professions and agencies in a collaborative manner effectively

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Studdert Kennedy House

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

Your busy day will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care and development of the children who attend First Steps Nursery to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes, in addition to providing feedback to parents/carers.

The working day is extremely rewarding and involves both child and adult-led learning where you will be an excellent role-model to all children.

With a National Diploma in Early Years Childcare or equivalent, you would need to demonstrate good people skills and a knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.

All current practice and care by the staff at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Children Policy, alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board procedures, whilst our Early Years Educators will also engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.

For this role, we will also accept band 2's that can work towards band 3.

Working Pattern: Various day shifts available Monday to Friday. All shifts must consist of the working hours 08:00 - 18:00.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information please contact: Zoe Arthurs, Childcare Services Manager on 01392 405858 or [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To supervise the painting and decorating team in line with Trust Policies.To schedule a workplan for each team (North and South) each week which is communicated clearly to every team member.To carry out 1-2-1s with all direct reports in line with Trust Policies and Procedures.To carry out a yearly My Yearly Conversation with direct reports.To oversee the CEST and My Yearly Conversation (MYC) compliance for the team to maintain 100% compliance.To mentor and develop any apprentices, T-level or work experience students in the team.

Please see JD/PS for more detailed Job description and person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifaations

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Painting & Decorating
• Plastering skills
• Team leader/ Management experience
• H&S knowledge
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• NHS experiance
• Manging contractors
• Infection, prevention, control knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Trustwide

Trustwide

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.

- Work in accordance of written protocols.

- Amalgamate newly registered patient's notes on receipt to the practice.

- Fax and photocopy as required.

- Scan patient correspondence onto computer records where applicable.

- Provide patients with test results over the phone or in person in accordance with practice guidelines.

- Receive and signpost patients in reception.

- Handle prescription requests and distribute completed prescriptions.

- Deal with telephone queries and transfer calls to the appropriate person.

- Do any other appropriate tasks commensurate with role.

Appointments

- Signposting patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional and process appointment requests.

- Deal with visits requests in accordance with practice guidelines.

- Enter patient's details on the computer for telephone triage by the duty doctor.

Utilising clinical software system

- Registering new patients.

- Computer data entry and updating medical records where applicable.

- Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area).

- Process repeat prescription request in accordance with practice guidelines.

-Update patients computer records in accordance with practice guidelines.

Telephone system & premises

- Utilise the telephone system to communicate with patients and stakeholders.

- Ensure building is alarmed and secure when leaving at the end of the day.

- Any other tasks allocated by managers.

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.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

- Reporting potential risks identified.

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 recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

- Respecting 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 performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance.

- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

- Communicate effectively with other team members.

- Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

- Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

- Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Previous experience in a customer service, reception, administration, or public-facing role.
• - Experience handling telephone calls and managing enquiries professionally.
• - Experience dealing with confidential or sensitive information.
• - Experience working in a busy environment and managing competing priorities.
• - Experience using computerised systems for data entry and record keeping.

Desirable

• - Previous experience working in a GP practice, NHS setting, or healthcare environment.
• - Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS Web.
• - Experience using telephony systems such as Surgery Connect.
• - Experience processing referrals, prescriptions, registrations, or clinical correspondence.
• - Experience supporting vulnerable or distressed individuals.

Qualifications

Essential

• - Good standard of general education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• - Basic IT skills, including experience using email, Microsoft Office, and web-based systems.
• - Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.

Desirable

• - Care Navigation training.
• - Understanding of NHS Wales primary care services.

Other

Essential

• - Legal right to work in the UK.
• - Good level of written and spoken English.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Friendly, professional, and approachable manner.
• - Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• - Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
• - Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable

• - Knowledge of GP practice procedures and NHS services.
• - Understanding of care navigation principles and signposting patients to appropriate services.
• - Ability to communicate in 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Roath House Surgery

Address

100 Penylan Road

Penylan

Cardiff

CF23 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in the supervision and training of Specialist Registrars, Foundation year doctors, and Dental Core trainees. The post holder is expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, achieving compliance with 18 weeks and other targets set by the Trust and nationally.

The department provides the full remit of OMFS services, and the postholder will be expected to be part of the team delivering OMFS services. They would provide a general SEC service for OMFS within the Trust and work closely with Ophthalmology, ENT and Neurosurgery to deliver a high-quality service. Education to primary care clinicians will be seen as a contribution towards service delivery.

OUH Trust Profile

Teaching/ResearchThe post-holder will be required to participate in programmed teaching activities including training of junior dentists, doctors, nurses and other professional staff within the Trust. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.

Clinical GovernanceThe post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. The post-holder will lead the safeguarding of high standards of care by participating in the creation of an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish.

Personal and Professional DevelopmentThe post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.

ManagementThe post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trusts. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair.

Risk ManagementThe management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.

Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

Staff should be familiar with the: Major Incident Policy Fire Policyand should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within thatresponse.

Responsibilities for Health & SafetyThe post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.

Infection ControlInfection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections.

All staff employed by the Trust have the following key responsibilities:

Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with thepatients surroundings. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.

Equality and DiversityThe OUH values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised.

Freedom of InformationThe post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is responsible for helping to ensure that the Trust complies with the Act when handling or dealing with any information relating to Trust activity.

Serious IncidentsAll staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safe guard patients, visitors and staff, in accordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy.

Childrens RightsThe post holder will endeavor at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable AdultsThe Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any from of harm when they are vulnerable.

GeneralThe post-holder will assume a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of his/her department.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/ Eligibility for full registration with the GDC
• Exit Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent Possession of a Certificate or eligibility for CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 3 months of award
• Experience of providing general on-call in OMFS
• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching

Desirable

• ATLS instructor
• On GMC specialist list for OMFS or within 3 months of eligibility for inclusion
• Active research interest Good Clinical Practice training
• Qualification in Health Education (eg PGC)

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will be required to handle administrative tasks on behalf of the multi-disciplinary clinical staff and managers in a polite and efficient manner.
• You must be able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible with a flexible approach to work. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue an administrative career in the NHS.
• To exchange confidential and/or sensitive information between staff, patients, and carers in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of patients means that persuasive, reassuring, empathic, skills are required at all times.
• To work as a member of the Directorates Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.
• Deal with queries raised by patients, relatives, GPs or other healthcare professionals both internally and externally to the trust. These are often of a non-routine nature and involving complex issues such as medication and other clinical treatments where there are barriers to understanding due to the nature of the client group.
• To assist both patients and families seeking further help/information and to be aware of the needs of the clients, dealing in an appropriate manner with clients who can be hostile, abusive or aggressive.
• To operate as a centralised administration service providing a comprehensive administration service to support clinical services and functions within the Trusts localities.
• The Administration Assistant will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using trust information systems.
• The post holder will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations and the post holder will be required, on occasion, to relocate to provide this cover
• Record accurate messages and follow them up appropriately in accordance to department guidelines.
• Successful candidates will be expected to work in the organisation, providing services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner.

We encourage all applicants to complete the application with honesty, conveying their individual skills, knowledge and experiences effectively. If it suspected that an application is using AI-generated content, it will be unlikely to progress to the next stage.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GCSE pass (or equivalent) in Maths, English

Desirable

• A Level education or equivalent
• Administrative or Secretarial qualifications

Essential

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages

Desirable

• Previous experience of System One, Paris or Mobius

Essential

Essential

• Previous administration experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience

Essential

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills verbally and in writing, based on fluency in English language

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tower Ward, Landermere Centre

Clacton & District Hospital, Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in an area of podiatry Experience

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of RCoP and HCPC codes of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload o
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

Desirable

• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Other

Essential

• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements.
• Ability to cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and allay anxieties

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Evidence or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development
• Post graduate courses/ education in Biomechanics / MSK (Cert or Diploma to M level accreditation)

Desirable

• Evidence of Study in area of Specialist interest

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload, neurology, rheumatology, orthopaedic or sports medicine caseload
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / musculoskeletal pathology types / the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Desirable

• Evidence of Teaching

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of RCOP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment
• In depth / extended knowledge in the management of Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
• A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its implications in care provision
• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery

Desirable

• Intermediate to Advanced IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Packages

Other

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

Alexander Avenue

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in an area of podiatry Experience

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of RCoP and HCPC codes of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

Desirable

• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Other

Essential

• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements
• Ability to cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and allay anxieties

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Willesden Centre for Health and Care

London

NW10 3RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

The post holder will conduct duties with regard to the Trusts Vision and Values

• GOVERNANCE

i) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The appointee is expected to undertake CPD, including CME, in accordance with the relevant Colleges and Trusts requirements

ii) APPRAISAL AND JOB PLANNING

The post holder, in common with all posts in the Trust, will participate in the Trusts appraisal and Job Planning process.

iii) SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CARE FOR PATIENTSThe Trust is committed to providing safe and effective care for patients. To ensure this there is an agreed procedure for medical staff that enables them to report quickly and confidentially, concerns about the conduct, performance or health of medical colleagues (Chief Medical Officer 1996).

All medical staff practising in the Trust should ensure that they are familiar with the procedure and should apply it.

iv) RISK MANAGEMENT

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

v) TRUST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All staff should ensure that personal action and conduct comply with Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Infection control, health and safety, fire procedures, no smoking policy, equal opportunities, confidentiality, etc.

• RECORDS MANAGEMENT/DATA PROTECTION ACT

As an employee of the Trust, you have a legal responsibility for all records, including patient health, financial, personal and administrative, that you gather or use as part of your work within the Trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio, video tapes, x-ray images etc. You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work.

• HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees of the Trust have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust to meet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare of those affected by the Trust undertakings.

• INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

All employees have a personal responsibility for adhering to the Infection Prevention & Control policies.

All employees will be expected to adhere to the dress code policy.

• CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY

As a Trust employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the Trust, whether patient records or Trust information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue if you are no longer employed by the Trust.

All the information which identified individuals in whatever form, paper, picture, electronic data, images or voice, is covered by the Data Protection Act 1988 and should be managed in accordance with this legislation.

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Trust provides a range of services and employment opportunities for a diverse population. As a Trust employee you are required to treat all patients, customers, visitors and work colleagues with dignity and respect irrespective of their background.

• CHILD PROTECTION

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.

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

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GMC Registration
• access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Experience of simulation

Desirable

Essential

• Evidence of publications in medical education journals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Agile across ELHT sites

Royal Blackburn Hospital Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to vocational level 3 in Business Administration. Or Educated to vocational level 2 with NHS administrative experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post.

Experience

Essential

• Recent, relevant Administrative/Secretarial experience.

Desirable

• Previous relevant NHS experience.
• Minute taking experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative and secretarial procedures and systems.
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Packages.

Skills

Essential

• Manage own workload and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to deal with non-routine activities such as answering queries, progress chasing and task-related problem solving.
• Numerate.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information.

Desirable

• Audio typing skills
• Minute taking 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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Waterside - Evesham Community Hospital

Waterside

Evesham

WR11 1JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the post include the following:

Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To clinically validate and prescribe (if qualified, competent and registered on the Trust Non-Medical Prescribers register) medicines to ensure patients are safely treated and have access to medicines in hospital and for discharge in a timely manner To maintain appropriate standards of service and safety; to enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing medication reviews, using patients own medicines, counselling and ensuring continuity of care on discharge. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy. To monitor pharmacy interventions and Datix reports to identify training and information needs To identify and implement service improvements To lead and support on the auditing of medicines and prescribing To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust. Facilitate the expansion of the tools within EPMA. Support the development and implementations of medicine related guidance, policies and procedures within medicine and urgent care Support the process for new medicines being integrated into the Trust by Formulary submissions. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary. To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process.

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Role To lead and develop practice and protocols and how these relate to national and other guidance. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Medicine and Urgent Care and support other Advanced Pharmacists within this division To provide Advice and Guidance for other pharmacists or other healthcare professionals To demonstrate an understanding of relevant pharmacy services priorities and contribute to the implementation of these priorities Develop and submit relevant business cases Requirement to undertake and support in project work To liaise with High Cost Pharmacy team in relation to biologics and the provision of the service To work across organisational boundaries (primary, secondary, community) to improve integration and reduce variation e.g. to work alongside tertiary care centre in the initiation and continuation of biologics; work alongside primary care in their formulary Leads the development and redesign of services and clinical pathways in collaboration with stakeholders, using data, evaluation, feedback, and workforce insight to inform decisions, and works across organisational boundaries to deliver measurable improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Education, Training and Supervision Act as a role model to the pharmacy team, including supporting junior pharmacist to achieve their objectives Attend clinical pharmacy meetings and education/training schemes relevant to post. To take part in formal and informal education of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals To be a Designated Supervisor and /or Designated Prescribing Practitioner for pharmacists undertaking their prescribing course and to supervise aspects of foundation year trainee pharmacists training. To be a supervisor on the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma course. To line manage and lead those staff allocated, undertaking appraisals, supervision and identification of training and development of their skills and knowledge. To assist in the induction of staff into the service; to help identify training and development needs. To provide information to patients, parents, and carers on admission and at discharge regarding treatment and medication to optimise patient concordance, particularly if there is a need to overcome language or communication barriers. To maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice to ensure a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement. To take responsibility for own personal CPD by participating in education and training programmes to improve competence and to develop specialist expertise. To obtain/maintain prescribing qualification and support services and ward rounds as appropriate. To help provide the training for Technicians enhanced patient counselling skills and Medicines Management Technician training. Designs, delivers and evaluates education for multi-professional teams, including inhaler technique, guideline updates, and complex case-based learning. Disseminates findings from audit and quality improvement projects at a local level, sharing learning to inform practice and improve patient outcomes; contributes to wider dissemination through presentations or publications where appropriate. Promotes a culture of learning by sharing insights from incidents, best practices, prescribing trends; linking outcomes to audit and research initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Financial To be responsible for the co-ordinated advice to the Directorate to effectively manage expenditure on medicines, including tariff medicines, excluded medicines, prior approvals, individual funding requests etc. To horizon scan for new medicines likely to be excluded from the tariff and to advise on clinical and budgetary impact. To produce appropriate reports documenting the use and expenditure of medicines to evaluate trends and variations in prescribing in order to develop and implement policies aimed at containing expenditure and realising savings. To identify and manage medicine/pharmacy Quality/Innovation/Productivity/Prevention (QIPP) Schemes, including Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) Schemes within the Directorate to ensure this is coordinated within the Pharmacy and Trust. To be an authorised signatory for Pharmacy to commit expenditure via the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and delegated ordering system. To provide expert professional advice on high cost and excluded medicines to clinicians, managers, finance and commissioners

Audit and Research To monitor the use of FP10(HNCs) by the Directorate to ensure the best use of resources in the Emergency Department. To develop, undertake and initiate clinical audit and practice research, drug use reviews, new drug evaluations to improve the quality of the Pharmacy Services. To guide and support others undertaking research audit and service improvements e.g., Trainee Pharmacists or Diploma Pharmacists. To record, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions and contributions to ward rounds and Directorate. To analyse and undertake root cause analysis of medication incidents

Other Duties To undertake duties elsewhere in the locality, if required. To undertake on call duties To provide a pharmacy service at weekends

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Degree, MPharm or BPharm
• Independent prescribing or willing to work towards Independent Prescribing qualification
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Mandatory CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• Formal Management training
• Diploma Tutor accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive operational experience at a Senior Hospital Pharmacist level, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy
• Experience of supporting Divisional Pharmacist or equivalent, to include financial expenditure reporting, formulary application, guideline writing
• Experience with working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching, supervising and training staff

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a level of clinical reasoning, problem solving and judgement
• IT skills with Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.

To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

To complete patient documentation correctly.

To maintain a safe ward environment.

To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.

To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal.

To ensure patient confidentiality.

To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.

Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

Policy/service development implementation

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.

To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development plan recognising own limitations.

Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision.

Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.

Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.

Financial & physical resources

To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable.

Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.

Human resources

To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.

To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

Research & development

To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g. Essence of Care.

To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its Implementation.

To contribute to research and development programmes within theward/department.

Freedom to act

Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN child
• NMC Registration
• RN/RMN/LD with Paediatric experience
• Mentorship/Assessor and Supervisor
• Qualification or willing to undertake

Desirable

• Qualification in Oncology or HDU

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and knowledge of local and national polices
• Interest and academic ability to undertake further education in paediatric area
• Can demonstrate understanding and incorporate customer care within the clinical setting
• Able to work with/facilitate, teach and assess students
• Knowledge and experience of working within a Paediatric acute ward setting.
• Paediatric Oncology experience

Desirable

• Paediatric HDU experience/ training
• PILS /EPLS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant developments in paediatric nursing
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• An awareness of Paediatric research and evidence based practice in the clinical setting
• Ability to prioritise workload, and effective time management skills