Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible to: Administration - Practice Manager, Clinical - Lead Practice Nurse

Location: Firs House Surgery and 42 Telegraph Street

Salary: £12-83 13.24 (depending on experience)

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 17:00 (with 1 hour for lunch)

Job Summary

Working under the direct supervision of the HCA and Nurse teams and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture and near patient testing to obtain blood samples from patients as directed by other members of the clinical team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their consent to the collection of a blood sample

2. Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures

3. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers

4. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity

5. Checking patient identification against clinician request and confirming with patient whenever possible

6. Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure

7. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.

8. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff

9. Notifying the appropriate clinician of any significant patient issues

10. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

11. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

12. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, where appropriate

13. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

14. To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support if necessary

15. Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate according to practice policy

16. Support the HCA and Nurse team for various tasks if and when required.

17. Support the nursing team, as required

18. Undertake administrative duties, as required of the position

19. Participate in practice learning and events etc.

Other

20. Undertake induction training and further training (courses, in house, online etc). Once competent take part in training new staff.

21. Attend Nursing and other meetings as requested

22. Recognise personal and professional boundaries and work within the Practice

23. Confirm to all protocols and procedures in the Practice.

24. To undertake any further training as identified by the Practice.

25. Ensure that safe working practices are followed in respect of COSHH and other Risk Assessment control measures.

26. Employees must comply with the provisions of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts of omissions whilst at work. Employees are also required to cooperate with their employer to enable them to perform or comply with any statutory provisions. The Practices efforts to promote a safe and healthy working environment can only succeed with the full cooperation of its employees.

27. To understand, comply with and promote Practices safeguarding policy and procedures. It is the responsibility of all employees to make the working environment safe and secure for all.

28. To maintain the confidentiality about clients, staff and other Practice business. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act at all times.

29. To maintain awareness of risk and to take personal responsibility for ensuring that the practice is not unnecessarily exposed to risk. To report any issues or concerns relating to risk and the effectiveness of the Practices risk management arrangements.

30. Work within, promote and implement the practice confidentiality and information security policies and report to line manager, or other appropriate person, in the event of awareness of bad practice.

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

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

b. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

c. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

32. Where appropriate carry out tasks required as part of special projects.

33. Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the partners, practice manager or deputy practice manager.

34. Must have a clean driving licence and access to a car.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of skills required for team working
• Evidence of ability to prioritise and manage workload

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Primary Care Environment
• Experience of using a clinical system (SystmOne)

Qualifications

Essential

• Venepuncture course from a hospital or accredited body.

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent.

Competencies & Qualities

Essential

• Ability to perform venepuncture
• Knowledge of blood tube requirements and the importance of it.
• Knowledge of Hygiene and infection control procedure
• Ability to communicate with patients, staff and other professionals.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Good verbal, presentation and written skills and ability to communicate concisely and effectively.
• A motivational, flexible and problem solving approach
• Reliable & Punctual
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Flexible
• Commitment, determination and resilience

Desirable

• Competent to work without supervision and able to identify the correct blood tubes

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

Firs House Surgery

Address

Station Road

Histon

Cambridge

CB24 9NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Plan and carry out initial assessment for a range of clients using an evidence-based and client centred approach to practice following certain work-related accidents and work-related ill health.

Managing own caseload of management referrals for the purpose of sickness absence management through assessment and advising on an individuals fitness to work, rehabilitation and phased return to work programmes, ensuring that appropriate information is provided regarding the Equality Act (2010) including advice on reasonable adjustment to the workplace.

Undertake a range of routine occupational health screening tasks, collect, record and store data accurately.

Assess the need for further information from GP, specialist or previous employer, the need for pre-employment blood tests in accordance with Department of Health and UK Health Security Agency guidelines and gain the appropriate consent. Effectively communicate the staff member's rights under the Access to Medical Reports Act (1998).

Undertake workplace risk assessments, plan and manage work related health problems including making decisions about fitness to work and the need for restrictions or adjustments to the workplace.

About youWere looking for a motivated and compassionate practitioner who thrives in a busy, evolving environment.

Essential: Registered Nurse (NMC Part 1) Qualification in Occupational Health (degree or diploma) Experience in Occupational Health, including management referrals and case management Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and workplace health risks Excellent communication and report-writing skillsDesirable: SCPHN (OH) registration NHS Occupational Health experience Experience in health promotion, audit or service improvementYoull be confident managing priorities, working independently, and using your judgement to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

What we offerAt West Herts, were committed to supporting our people: Flexible working options and strong work-life balance Generous NHS pension and annual leave A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and staff support services Access to excellent training, development and career progression opportunities A supportive, inclusive culture where our values empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive guide everything we do.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• RN. Registration on Part 1 of NMC register
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Part 3 of NMC register - SCPHN -OH

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of immunisation schedules for healthcare workers
• Experience of immunisation
• Management of blood and body fluid exposures.
• Infection control issues relation to OH such as influenza, infectious disease, contact tracing
• Knowledge of attendance management policies.
• Basic counselling skills
• Case management
• Knowledge of legislation relating to Occupational Health, health and safety, and relevant aspects of employment law, with the ability to apply this in practice.

Desirable

• Experience of NHS Occupational Health Services.
• Knowledge of Health Promotion
• Knowledge of occupational diseases.
• Undertaking risk assessment
• Ability to present to large and small groups.
• Mental health knowledge.
• Understanding NHS financial pressures associated with sickness absence and recruitment.

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse, demonstrating continued professional development and application of clinical skills within practice.
• Experience working within an Occupational Health (OH) setting, with an understanding of the scope and function of Occupational Health services.
• Experience of undertaking management referrals, including assessing fitness for work, providing evidence-based advice, and producing clear and concise reports.
• Experience in delivering workplace immunisation and vaccination programmes, including risk assessment, administration, documentation, and follow-up, in line with current guidelines and best practice.
• Experience of working within an NHS Occupational Health department, demonstrating knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and workforce health requirements
• Experience of applying relevant frameworks and guidance, including those from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UK Health Security Agency and other relevant external bodies.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working, liaising effectively with managers, HR, infection prevention teams and external stakeholders to support employee health and wellbeing.
• Experience supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives within the workplace.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS OH department.
• Understanding of framework related to Health and Safety Executive, Public Health England and other external bodies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

a. Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.

b. Scan and upload documents onto the EMIS clinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.

c. Review and appropriately allocate documents within EMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.

d. Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.

e. Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and administrative staff.

f. Provide administrative support and cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

g. Accurately input patient information and updates into EMIS where required.

h. Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.

i. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment at all times.

j. Provide general administrative support to clinical staff as required.

k. Complete administrative tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters.

l. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

m. Use EMIS and other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and communication within the practice.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

a. Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system using EMIS.

b. Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems such as SystmConnect or other web-based request platforms.

c. Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.

d. Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service within the NHS.

e. Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.

f. Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.

g. Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records within EMIS.

h. Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

Temple End

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP135DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of scientific method from school/college/previous employment
• Previous NHS experience or working with patients/relatives in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in respiratory and/or sleep medicine
• Experience performing spirometry

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 4 or above (new GCSE grades) or C or above (old GCSE grades) in Maths/English and Science or equivalent
• NVQ Level III in science/healthcare-related subject or equivalent level/experience.

Desirable

• Attendance or completion of applicable sleep/respiratory courses/training

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of/understanding of basic sleep and lung function tests (e.g. Spirometry and sleep studies)
• IT literate
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to facilitate equipment use during dynamic tests/manoeuvres

Desirable

• Understanding of common terminology used in respiratory physiology
• Awareness of respiratory and sleep disorders (e.g. asthma/COPD and sleep apnoea)

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate should have experience or be willing to gain experience of:

- Managing a team

- Project work

- Reporting work

- Excellent communication skills

- The ability to work to deadlines

- The ability to work under pressure

- Good organisation skills

- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

- Finance support

Jenner Healthcare is made up of three practices which are based at Eye, Thorney and Whittlesey. The successful candidate will be based at Whittlesey but expected to work across all three sites when required. The practice uses SystmOne for the clinical system, the successful candidate must have previous SystmOne experience.

The working hours are negotiable for the right candidate.

Should you wish to apply for this role or require more information please email [email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous Primary Care experience
• System 1 experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous Primary Care experience
• System 1 experience

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C
• System 1 experience.
• Primary care experience.

Desirable

• Previous Management experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Jenner Healthcare

Address

Turners Lane

Whittlesey

Peterborough

PE7 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in scientific subject
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist with an accredited register (Eg. RCT, HCPC)

Desirable

• Graduate of the NHS Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) in Radiotherapy Physics
• Physics or Engineering degree

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Broad knowledge of healthcare science, preferably radiotherapy
• High level of understanding of staff/patient risks involved in equipment failure or misuse
• Understanding of radiation and biological hazards and necessary precautions

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of work with radioactive sources
• Treatment planning experience, preferably using Eclipse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of quality management system(s)

Desirable

• Experience of working within a scientific and/or healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Finance

Working with the Partners; responsible for the finances of the practice,

Ensuring the organisational requirements of the practice contracts with NHSE are fully met and complied with

Supporting the partners to develop and implement processes to achieve clinical targets of QOF and enhanced services

Directly contributing to profit improvement by exploring areas for increasing income and reducing costs.

Analysing data relating to clinical commissioning as appropriate and contributing to planning and organisation, both at the practice and clinical commissioning level

Development and control practice budgets and financial systems

Preparation of financial budgets and cash-flow forecasts

Liaising with accountant, bank and business insurance companies as appropriate or as directed by the partners

Overseeing the administration of the NHS Pension and Stakeholder Pension Schemes

Liaising with the ICP and payment agencies regarding queries with payments relating to the contract, e.g. enhanced services.

Managing the partners drawings in consultation with the accountant

Strategic Planning

• Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential opportunities and threats
• Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion opportunities if appropriate

• Implement and update the Practice Development Plan, overseeing the implementation of the aims and objectives

Assist the practice in the wider community and assist with forging links with other local practices and relevant agencies and in particular working collaboratively with the local community, the PCN and education bodies

• Formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development
• To represent the practice at PCN, locality and ICP meetings

• To make recommendations to the partners for practice development with regard to enhancing patient services and potential sources of income

Human Resources

With appropriate delegation, take overall responsibility for all aspects of HR, including;

• Recruitment and selection of staff working, including contracts of employment and job descriptions
• Ensure Employment Law compliance for the disciplinary and dismissal process and after discussion with the partners take any legal advice necessary

• Be aware of current employment legislation
• To develop and maintain good employee/employer relationships
• To ensure that members of the existing staff team are aware of any changes that occur in the practice
• To maintain good communication at all times with the practice team
• To oversee rotas which allow good staff cover at all times as well as giving the flexibility required at short notice to cover for illness, etc.
• To implement pay rises/scales and increments at the appropriate time
• Responsibility for appropriate paperwork for doctors/staff DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
• To meet with attached staff as and when necessary and arrange/attend regular meetings with partners and attached staff to discuss all issues around patient care
• To ensure that suitable facilities are available to enable all staff to work within the practice
• Be responsible for the health and safety policy and its implementation
• Facilitate the development of a multi-disciplinary effective primary health care team
• Ensure regulated and revalidation compliance for all clinical team members in the practice

Information Technology

With appropriate delegation, take overall responsibility to;

Ensure the update and compliance of appropriate information governance systems

Ensure all Practice IT and telephone systems are functioning effectively

Ensure the IG and DSP toolkit requirements are met

Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to its full potential

Patient Services

Overall responsibility

Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation

Oversee and manage effective appointment systems

Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand targets

Manage the complaints management system

Manage the significant events system

Maintain the Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Premises and Equipment

Overall responsibility

Responsible for the management of the building

Represent the practice to negotiate contracts and their renewals

Liaise with NHSE in notional reviews

Ensure property owned by the partners is safe, effective and fit for purpose

Responsible for planning and premises expansion projects

CQC

Working with the CQC registered manager to

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commissioner) regulations

Responsibility for ensuring adequate preparation for CQC inspections and evidence reviews.

Risk Management

As SIRO (Senior Information Risk Officer), overall responsibility for all aspects of Information Risk for the practice

• Monitoring relevant legal, statutory, and contractual requirements and their implications for the practice, including the consequences of non-compliance.
• Monitoring of work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazard and that they conform to health and safety legislation.

Ensure that the practices IT resources are maintained to protect the integrity of patients records and compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Ensure that effective safeguards are in place to prevent any type of fraud.

• Compliance with professional and legal requirements and guidelines.
• Delivery of appropriate education and training in health and safety.
• Ensure the practice complies fully with all GDPR regulations.

Training & Education

Working with the Partners and GP Trainers to achieve the following;

• To participate and/or assist in the training of all administrative staff
• To maintain a training on-line tool for staff and update staff requirements.
• To undertake the booking of training events for clinical staff as required.
• To organise in-house training when required.
• To maximise training grants available.
• To write bids for training opportunity funding as required.
• To provide a robust induction for students and training GPs in the practice, explaining the areas of confidentiality, health and safety and procedures and policies to the students and trainees
• To invoice claims for student work.
• To participate in any training programmes implemented by the practices as part of this employment.
• To personally undertake in mandatory training.
• To mentor staff in their specific roles.

Communication

Ensure compliance with the latest NHS recommendations

Understand the practice communication system

Build/maintain good working relationships with the NHSE, ICP, hospitals, community agencies, LMC (Local medical Committee) other GP practices, the PCN, pharmacists, education bodies, voluntary and private organisations

Represent the practice at meetings and seminars

Assist and support the partners corporately and at individual level to fulfil the requirements of revalidation

Present a professional image and always promote the practice

Share skills and expertise with others

Ensure continuity of practice staff and clinical meetings

Responsible for the practice response to online feedback such as from NHS Choices and Google reviews

Coordinate the digital presence and communications via the practice website, social media, and SMS technology

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 will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They will 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a sound education to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Relevant Business, Finance or Leadership/Management qualification
• Member of a relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Skills

Essential

• A solutions focused approach to problem solving
• Intelligent with a fast-learning ability
• Effective communication (oral and written) and excellent inter-personal skills
• Approachable with the ability to listen, nurture and empathise
• Delegation and empowerment of staff
• Appropriate IT skills and computer literacy
• Leadership skills, including excellent people management skills
• Strategic management skills to run a well-organised business
• Negotiating and managing conflict
• Able to manage change and cope with pressure
• Networking and facilitation
• Motivational with a growth mindset

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

Firsway Health Centre

Address

121 Firsway

Sale

Cheshire

M33 4BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

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

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

Completion of a complete portfolio of evidence.

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

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

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

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

Dispensary:

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

Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.

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

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

Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.

Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate medicine information.

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

Medicine Information:

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

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

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

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

The documentation of enquiries.

Aseptic Services (where appropriate):

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

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

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

Participate in cleaning schedules.

Assist in monitoring the clean environment.

Assemble raw materials as required.

Complete and maintain accurate records

Stock distribution:

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

Participate in ward/department stock top-up service.

Assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals.

Participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme.

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

Replenish stock throughout the department.

Ward Based Services:

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

Person Specification

Other job requirements

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public providing customer service

Desirable

• Previous experience within a pharmacy setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Practice Learning Time and training delivery
• Coordinate and chair Practice Learning Time sessions, including maintaining the schedule, liaising with presenters, arranging resources and facilities, communicating with staff, monitoring attendance and ensuring agreed follow-up actions are recorded.
• Support the development of Practice Learning Time programmes, presentations, slide packs and associated learning materials in conjunction with the Head of People and Organisational Development and relevant subject matter experts.
• Support the design and development of internal training sessions, guidance, e-learning resources and other learning materials.
• Deliver training within the postholder's knowledge and competence or following appropriate training, guidance and approval.
• Coordinate and deliver Basic Life Support training, subject to maintaining the required knowledge, competence and accreditation, and coordinate other approved clinical or non-clinical training with the appropriate clinical lead, manager or accredited trainer.
• Assist colleagues who deliver internal training with planning, materials, organisation, attendance records and evaluation.
• Gather participant feedback and use it to recommend practical improvements to future sessions.
• Induction and onboarding
• Coordinate and support effective induction arrangements for new clinical and non-clinical employees.
• Deliver agreed elements of the organisational induction programme, including an introduction to Tower Family Healthcare, while coordinating specialist input from HR, IT and other relevant teams.
• Maintain induction schedules, checklists, packs, presentations and supporting resources.
• Work with managers and subject matter experts to ensure new starters receive appropriate organisational, role-specific and systems training.
• Coordinate clinical computer and systems training for trainees and other relevant staff using approved internal trainers.
• Support induction arrangements for trainees, medical students and other learners undertaking placements within Tower.
• Monitor completion of agreed induction requirements, follow up outstanding activity and escalate concerns where appropriate.
• Gather feedback and contribute to improvements in the onboarding experience.
• Clinical and non-clinical development
• Coordinate approved clinical and non-clinical training and development activity with the relevant managers, clinical leads and the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Liaise with employees and managers regarding development requests, course arrangements, competency requirements and agreed next steps.
• Support relevant learning, development and competency programmes where appropriate, while ensuring clinical decisions and competency sign-off remain with suitably qualified leads.
• Maintain records of agreed development activity, attendance, completion and supporting evidence.
• Prepare training requests and supporting information for consideration through Tower's agreed approval routes.
• Training systems compliance and reporting
• Administer relevant learning and training systems and ensure staff are appropriately registered and able to access required learning.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential training and development records, including attendance, completion, certificates and renewal dates.
• Monitor statutory, mandatory and role-specific training completion and identify overdue or upcoming requirements.
• Issue reminders, follow up outstanding requirements and escalate continuing non-compliance to the appropriate manager or the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Run and maintain routine training compliance reports and provide accurate information for managers and relevant organisational meetings.
• Identify apparent gaps, trends or discrepancies within training data and raise these with the appropriate lead for review.
• Provide supporting evidence for workforce learning audits, inspections and compliance reviews as required.
• Contribute to improvements in training systems and processes that strengthen data accuracy and accessibility.
• GPnav and digital development
• Support the promotion, implementation and ongoing development of GPnav and other future digital solutions under the direction of the relevant project leads.
• Develop and deliver approved GPnav demonstrations, training, guidance and supporting resources for internal and external users.
• Support onboarding and implementation activity for employees, managers, customers and other users where required.
• Gather feedback from users, prospective customers and stakeholders and communicate issues, suggestions and development opportunities to the relevant project leads.
• Participate in user testing and implementation activity when required, recording and communicating feedback accurately.
• Support stakeholder engagement, relationship building and follow-up activity connected with GPnav.
• Attend approved conferences, exhibitions, networking events and relevant primary care or digital healthcare forums to promote GPnav, build relationships and identify relevant developments and opportunities.
• Represent Tower professionally at external events and provide appropriate feedback and updates following attendance.
• Education placements and external relationships
• Coordinate and support medical student inductions, timetables, work schedules and placement arrangements.
• Support the coordination of trainee learning and development requirements as directed by the appropriate educational or clinical lead.
• Coordinate trainer meetings, conferences and other approved learning events.
• Maintain effective working relationships with universities, colleges, NHS organisations, training providers and other relevant partners.
• Liaise with external providers regarding course content, dates, availability, costs, bookings, changes and completion evidence.
• Identify potential partnership or learning opportunities and refer these to the appropriate lead for consideration.
• Policies processes and continuous improvement
• Contribute to the development, review, communication and implementation of learning and development policies, procedures and processes under the direction of the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Apply agreed training and approval processes consistently and raise uncertainties or exceptions with the appropriate manager.
• Support the introduction and communication of approved learning and development initiatives.
• Provide practical feedback and suggestions to improve induction, training and workforce development processes.
• Support systems and processes that enable managers and employees to take appropriate responsibility for their learning and development.
• Communication administration and organisation
• Act as a central point of contact for routine training and development enquiries.
• Build effective working relationships with employees, managers, clinicians, trainees, students, trainers, providers and external partners.
• Communicate clearly and professionally through face-to-face, written and digital channels and adapt communication to meet differing needs and levels of experience.
• Manage and prioritise a varied workload, maintain clear action records and meet agreed deadlines.
• Use Microsoft 365 and other relevant systems to produce correspondence, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, learning resources and records.
• Coordinate meetings, training sessions and events and complete appropriate follow-up actions.
• Exercise initiative in resolving routine matters and escalate decisions, risks, expenditure or concerns outside the role's authority.
• Work effectively independently and as part of wider teams and work flexibly across Tower sites and services when required.
• Financial responsibilities
• Obtain and record course information and costs to support training requests and approval decisions.
• Forward approved invoices and payment information to Finance in accordance with agreed processes.
• Maintain accurate records of approved course costs and training agreements where required.
• The postholder does not hold or manage the organisational training budget and must not commit expenditure without the appropriate approval.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of effective training
• coordination and accurate record keeping.
• Awareness of confidentiality, information
• governance and data protection
• requirements.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and
• inclusion and how these apply to learning
• activities.
• Awareness of the need to work within
• competence and escalate clinical or strategic
• decisions appropriately.

Desirable

• Knowledge of statutory and
• mandatory training requirements
• in primary care.
• Understanding of adult learning
• principles and training evaluation.
• Awareness of primary care
• workforce, education and digital
• healthcare developments.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Professional, approachable and supportive
• manner.
• Reliable, organised and accountable for
• agreed actions.
• Confident working with clinical and non
• clinical colleagues at different levels.
• Committed to continuous learning and service
• improvement.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling
• confidential information.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to respond
• constructively to changing priorities.

Desirable

• Interest in workforce development,
• primary care innovation or digital
• healthcare.

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly across Tower Family
• Healthcare sites and attend approved
• external meetings and events.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the
• role.
• Commitment to Tower's values, policies and
• standards of conduct.
• Satisfactory completion of the checks
• appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Flexibility to support occasional
• events outside usual working
• patterns where agreed in advance.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of coordinating training, learning,
• events or a comparable programme of
• activity.
• Experience of managing varied administrative
• tasks, records, deadlines and follow-up
• actions.
• Experience of working with managers and a
• range of internal or external stakeholders.
• Experience of preparing presentations,
• guidance, reports or learning resources.
• Experience of delivering information, training
• or presentations to individuals or groups.

Desirable

• Experience within primary care, the
• NHS or another regulated
• environment.
• Experience of coordinating
• induction, mandatory training or
• workforce development.
• Experience of chairing or
• facilitating meetings or learning
• sessions.
• Experience of supporting trainees,
• students or placements.
• Experience of demonstrating,
• promoting or supporting the
• implementation of a digital product
• or system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education,
• including English and mathematics or
• equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional
• development.
• Willingness to undertake training required for
• the role and maintain relevant competence.

Desirable

• Relevant Level 3 or higher
• qualification in learning and
• development, training, business
• administration, HR or a related
• subject.
• Current BLS instructor or
• equivalent training qualification.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time
• management skills, with the ability to manage
• competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear, confident and professional written and
• verbal communication.
• Ability to coordinate meetings, events,
• trainers, resources and attendance.
• Ability to deliver agreed induction and
• training content effectively within knowledge
• and competence.
• Ability to chair meetings or learning sessions
• and maintain focus on the agreed agenda.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to
• maintain accurate confidential records.
• Ability to monitor routine compliance
• information, identify gaps and escalate
• concerns.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365, spreadsheets,
• presentations, online meetings and other
• relevant digital systems.
• Ability to build constructive working
• relationships and adapt communication to
• differing needs.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative
• and recognise the limits of delegated
• authority.

Desirable

• Ability to create e-learning or
• digital guidance resources.
• Confidence delivering external
• product demonstrations or
• supporting customer onboarding.
• Experience using an LMS, HR
• system or training compliance
• platform.
• Ability to gather and communicate
• structured user feedback relating
• to digital systems.

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

Tower Family Healthcare

Address

3rd floor, Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoringservice, related actions on field safety notices (FSNs) and technical invasive cardiologyservice and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within diagnosticsand the angiography suite. To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiacprocedures (invasive and non-invasive). To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workloadwhere appropriate. To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintainingcontrol and requesting assistance as necessary. To be responsible for identifying equipment faults and directly resolve fault issues byreporting them in a timely manner. To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilstreviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members. To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practiceand transferring this knowledge to staff within ones area of responsibility. To assist with research studies as required. To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To participate in the 24/7 on-call service provided by the Clinical Physiology department, asrequired.Managerial: To ensure that all data entered on the invasive database is timely and accurate and thatstatistical records and audits are produced when required. To deputise for the Operational Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist when necessaryfor management of the department. To be responsible for the management of junior cardiac physiology personnel To assist with the recruitment and retention of staff within the Clinical MeasurementsDepartment To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the invasive angiographyservice including management of the primary PCI rota and service for physiologists. To work with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist to ensure proceduresare in place to achieve Government targets in Cardiac Physiology services To assist in the development of protocols, guidelines, and policies within the department inorder to achieve IQIPS accreditation. To implement local policies and guidelines and ensure these are adhered to at all times andensure these incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence-basedpractice To work in accordance with standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences andTechnology (SCST) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) To be familiar with the use of Cerner, Solus and Pacenet and any other computerisedsystems integral to the running of the department. Communication with manufacturers/suppliers regarding stock and/or equipmentmanagement; ensuring adequate stock control and that staff are aware of economical use ofsupplies To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To authorise agency/overtime/sickness in line with local policies. To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties.Personnel: To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To supervise the training, development and appraisal of professional competence of all staffwithin ones area of responsibility. To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between alllevels of staff and disciplines. Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents andaccidents.Educational: To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development,identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the OperationalManager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist To maintain professional accreditation through appropriate Continuous Professional andPersonal Development. To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date. To participate in the training and development of local competencies of junior staff within thedepartment. To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for all grades and disciplines of staffwithin the area of responsibility. To support a rigorous training programme within the department ensuring all physiologistsattain state registration.Administration: To register patient attendances on the departments Solus database To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating patient choice To be familiar with Cerner, Solus and Pacenet to track patient progression, case notes, andpatient demographicand episode details. To order portering services on the Cerner to facilitate movement of patients and/orequipment. To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department. To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources. To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as perpatient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students atall times. To undertake training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, as required. To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially bookedonto the database. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonablyfit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
• Intermediate Life Support Skills
• HRUK or IBHRE in Devices
• Autonomous in CRM implants and follow-ups

Desirable

• Training qualification
• Higher Professional qualification/Masters level
• RCCP/ AHCS Registration

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
• Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
• Experience is participating with 24/7 PPCI service
• Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
• Staff Teaching/ Mentoring

Desirable

• Staff management
• Experience of stock control

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work extended working hours
• Ability to work cross-site if required
• Adaptable and 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing personal development

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in healthcare in a junior management position
• Experience of staff management and leading a team
• Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings

Desirable

• Introducing new ways of working
• Project management
• Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Understanding of national NHS policy and targets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written skills, including chairing team meetings, writing reports.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Skilled in using an EPR system
• Strong numeracy skills with good analytical skills and ability to understand and produce information to use in problem solving
• Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at more junior and senior levels
• Ability to manage own time/ priorities with minimal supervision

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work
• Pays careful attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Flexible, collaborative and a team player
• Ability to work on own in pursuit of team objectives
• Positive and motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

Silver Street

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists to provide a service to patients referred by nursing and medical staff for nutritional, swallowing and communication by:

Obtaining relevant information from medical notes, patient and hospital staff.

Reviewing stable patients and their nutritional, swallowing and communication needs, alongside support of senior colleagues as needed.Telephone contacts with patients relatives to obtain case histories.

Supporting Dietitians with enteral tube feeding discharges

Delivering pre planned SLT interventions to patients in the rehabilitation setting as directed by qualified SLT

Monitoring MUST score and food record charts, and encourage nursing staff to complete these.

Advising and educating patients where necessary on menu options and foods suitable for their dietary and textural needs.

Encouraging and assisting patients to choose and take appropriate snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements as per their diet recommendations.

Identifying patients food and drink preferences as necessary with regard to snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements, alongside their diet recommendations.

Liaising with Dietitians and SLTs regarding patients progress.

Recording information on electronic patient record

Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patients needs are met, including other therapists, medical staff, nursing staff and ward hosts/hostesses.

CATERING

To provide a link between the catering department and the dietetic and the SLT department through regular communication with catering staff including ward hosts/hostess and catering managers, and food and snack ordering.

To organise and negotiate appropriate diets or food choices for patients with catering staff as required.

TEACHING AND TRAINING

To provide pre-planned teaching sessions and presentations to members of the MDT on the impact of poor nutrition, swallowing and communication problems and to raise awareness of the importance of these in hospital.

To be involved in communication, swallowing, nutrition and hydration induction training for new staff.

Support the Dietitians and SLTs with student training.

COMMUNICATION

To communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and professional manner at all times.

To effectively communicate simplified nutrition, swallowing and communication information to hospital staff, patients, relatives and carers

To contribute to effective team working within multi-disciplinary teams.

To handover patient information to Dietetic or SLT colleagues at other Trusts and community teams as advised by qualified therapist, as well as writing and sending GP prescription letter requests.

To liaise with Dietetic or SLT Assistants at other Trusts (where relevant) to suggest development within the post and to seek peer support.

ADMINISTRATION

Attend regular supervision with managing Dietitian/Speech and Language Therapist, completing relevant paperwork, including competencies.

To keep accurate patient records at ward and department level in line with the Trust Record Keeping policy.

To assist the Dietitians and SLTs in the administrative and computing tasks not requiring their expertise, including making resources.

Assist the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists with data collection for audit/research projects.

To plan, manage and be able to prioritise workload with direct support.

Attend departmental meetings.

To participate in departmental projects as appropriate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

To ensure patient confidentiality, with the understanding information will be shared with lead therapists

To comply with all Royal Free London policies and procedures.

To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

To attend any mandatory training and induction courses as per RFH trust standards.

To report all clinical and non-clinical incidents or near misses promptly.

To report all complaints to the Dietetic and SLT leads and to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

To undertake any other duties suitable for the role as requested by the Dietetic and SLT leads.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade 5+ or equivalent including English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 - Nutrition or health and social care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Strong computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge or interest in nutrition, swallow and communication
• Previous role in a healthcare or caring environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working with a diverse range of people

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Effective written communication
• Effective written communication
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to reassure and motivate patients
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible as priorities may change quickly
• Able to maintain high standards of confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Magnolia Unit

St. Michaels Primary Care Centre Pine Lodge, Gater Drive, Enfield, EN2 0JB

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Clinical Leadership

Provide highly specialist infection prevention and control advice to staff across the Trust.

Promote best practice and evidence-based infection prevention and control measures.

Act as an expert resource for complex infection prevention and control issues.

Undertake daily surveillance and review of microbiology and pathology results via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), identifying healthcare-associated infections, alert organisms, clusters and emerging trends, and ensuring appropriate infection prevention and control actions are implemented in a timely manner.

Support clinical teams in reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient outcomes.

Provide visible leadership in promoting safe practice and a positive patient safety culture.

Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Practice

• Lead and participate in infection prevention and control inspections, assurance audits and governance across all Trust services.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) rounds with the Antimicrobial Lead and the Antimicrobial Specialist Pharmacist.
• Monitor compliance with national standards, Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and national infection prevention requirements.
• Prepare reports and assurance documentation for Trust governance committees.

Education, Professional Development and Workforce Capability

• Act as a senior clinical educator for infection prevention and control across Whittington Health.
• Work with the team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust's infection prevention and control education and training strategy.
• Design, deliver and evaluate infection prevention and control teaching programmes for all staff groups, including registered professionals, support workers, medical staff, students, volunteers and contractors while ensuring that education programmes reflect current legislation, national guidance, evidence-based practice and Trust priorities.
• Provide specialist education during outbreaks, incidents and emerging infection threats to ensure staff maintain safe and effective practice. Utilise audit findings, surveillance data, incident investigations and patient safety learning to inform educational programmes and improve practice.
• Support the development and sustainability of Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner programmes across all clinical areas.
• Contribute to the assessment and validation of staff competencies relating to infection prevention and control practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Education Team, Clinical Leads, Professional Leads and Divisional Teams to identify learning needs and develop targeted educational interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development, reflective learning and evidence-based practice throughout the organisation.

Surveillance and Reporting

• Lead on the surveillance activities relating to healthcare-associated infections.
• Analyse surveillance data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce regular reports for clinical divisions, senior management and governance committees.
• Contribute to achievement of Trust infection reduction targets and quality objectives.
• Utilise electronic surveillance systems and digital reporting tools to monitor infection prevention and control performance.
• Interpret complex data sets and present findings in an accessible format to clinical and management teams.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support quality improvement and patient safety.

• Act as a clinical specialist for infection prevention and control audit and assurance activities across Whittington Health.
• Develop, coordinate and implement the Trust-wide IPC audit programme to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
• Lead and participate in audits relating to:
  • Hand hygiene.
  • Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions (SICPs).
  • Transmission-Based Precautions.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Isolation practices.
  • Environmental cleanliness.
  • Invasive device management.
  • Aseptic technique.
  • Decontamination and equipment management.
• Analyse audit findings, surveillance data and compliance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports and assurance summaries for clinical divisions, governance groups, the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) and Trust Board reporting structures.
• Develop and monitor action plans arising from audit findings, inspections, incidents and outbreaks.
• Support clinical teams to implement audit recommendations and achieve measurable improvements in compliance and patient safety outcomes. Provide expert advice and challenge where audit findings identify non-compliance or unsafe practice.
• Contribute to organisational preparedness for internal and external inspections, including CQC visits and PLACE-based partnership reviews.
• Support the development of audit tools, performance indicators and assurance frameworks aligned to national guidance and Trust priorities.
• Utilise quality improvement methodologies to support sustainable changes in practice and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Ensure lessons learned from audits, outbreaks, incidents and investigations are disseminated effectively and embedded into clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with divisional leads, matrons, ward managers and governance teams to promote continuous improvement and demonstrate assurance against statutory and regulatory requirements.

Incident and Outbreak Management

• Lead and coordinate infection prevention and control responses to outbreaks, incidents and clusters.
• Undertake and contribute to post infection reviews (PIR) and serious incident investigations (SII).
• Participate in outbreak control meetings and implement agreed actions.
• Escalate infection prevention risks appropriately and support organisational risk management processes.
• Liaise with UK Health Security Agency and other partner organisations when required.

Service Development and Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in quality improvement projects aimed at reducing infection risks.
• Contribute to the development and review of IPC policies, procedures and guidance.
• Support implementation of national guidance and emerging evidence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to infection prevention.

Strategy, Policy and Governance

• Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and Annual Programme.
• Lead on the implementation of national infection prevention and control guidance and regulatory requirements across the organisation.
• Develop, review and update Trust infection prevention and control policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Support organisational compliance with the Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice.
• Contribute expert specialist advice to Trust governance committees and working groups.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Critically appraise emerging evidence and best practice guidance relating to infection prevention and control.
• Support and participate in research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Promote evidence-based practice across all clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Disseminate learning from research, audits, outbreaks and incidents to improve patient outcomes.

Leadership and Management

• Deputise for the Operational Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control when required.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to junior members of the IPC team.
• Support appraisal, supervision and professional development processes.
• Represent the IPC Team at Trust meetings, working groups and external forums.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the IPC service.

Communication and Collaborative Partnership

• Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information effectively.
• Influence and challenge practice where infection prevention and control standards are not met.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with medical, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, estates, facilities, operational and community teams.

Revalidation and registration

It is the responsibility of all staff registered with a professional body to:

Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice

Maintain their own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met and assist junior registered staff in achieving revalidation.

Contribute and participate in the development of colleagues professional practice across the trust through leading ward and/or department projects and supporting training.

Ensure optimum use is made of working time.

In addition to the standard Trust requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Comply with the NMC Code and associated professional standards.
• Maintain evidence for revalidation and continuing professional development.
• Act as a role model for professional practice and support colleagues in meeting revalidation requirements.
• Maintain specialist knowledge of infection prevention and control through ongoing education and professional development.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject
• Evidence of Level 7 academic study or equivalent specialist experience in Infection Prevention and Control
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching, mentorship or assessing qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
• Master's degree or working towards Master's level
• Leadership or management development training

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide specialist IPC advice across a range of services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and surveillance reports
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate educational programmes for multidisciplinary staff groups.
• Ability to challenge and influence practice in all organisational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Ability to lead investigations and formulate action plans
• Ability to manage complex situations requiring negotiation and diplomacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Significant experience of leading IPC audits within acute and community healthcare settings including developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans following audits and inspections
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Excellent facilitation, coaching and presentation skills
• Project management skills

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Extensive experience working within Infection Prevention and Control services
• Experience in developing policies, guidelines or standard operating procedures
• Experience of HCAI surveillance and reporting
• Experience of audit, governance and quality improvement activities
• Experience of outbreak and incident management
• Significant experience in delivering education, training and competency assessment within healthcare settings.
• Experience developing and implementing learning programmes that improve clinical practice and patient safety.
• Experience of post-infection review (PIR) analysis and incident investigations
• Experience presenting assurance reports and support CQC inspections or equivalent external assurance reviews.
• Detailed knowledge of IPC legislation, standards and guidance
• Knowledge of microbiology relevant to infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Experience in supporting workforce development and practice improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of leading Trust-wide improvement initiatives
• Acute and community NHS experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Professional credibility and integrity
• Strong leadership qualities
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries
• Resilient and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to challenge constructively and professionally
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Self-motivated and proactive

Desirable

• Willing to travel to Whittington Health Community sites as required
• Ability to respond flexibly to infection incidents and outbreaks

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be to patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. gym equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy assistants as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required.

Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment.

Other

To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, typing, filing, provide reception cover etc.

To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting AND/OR working with people with a variety of physical conditions AND/OR working as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent command of the English language
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD & CNRT G23950

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

South Warwickshire

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
• To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
• To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
• To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
• To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
• To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
• To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of right to work documentation
• Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
• Proof of address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate

Experience

Essential

• 2 years' experience of working in a pharmacy

Desirable

• Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
• Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft

Desirable

• Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol

19 Cambridge Road

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, safeguarding
• 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
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the NHS Medical Performers List
• Annual appraisal and revalidation, including training for appraisal [when appropriate]
• Willingness to undertake continuous personal development and ongoing mandatory training modules

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development MRCGP
• Experience of appraisal in practice or other healthcare setting
• Additional clinical skills beyond General Practice

Experience

Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Primary prevention and screening services
• Clinical Governance Delivery of QOF targets
• Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
• Time management: being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Computer literacy including clinical system insight, Microsoft word and email use

Desirable

• Vision
• EMIS Web
• Docman
• Patient triage systems
• Service Development experience and knowledge

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
• Ability to work flexibly and with a facilitative approach
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
• Excellent communication skills, recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and able to respond accordingly
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful way

Desirable

• Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner

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

BARDOC

Address

The Medical Centre

Market Street

Whitworth

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL12 8QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Jenner Healthcare are looking for full time qualified Practice Nurse. We provide healthcare to 17,500 patients across their 3 sites in Whittlesey, Thorney and Eye to the east of Peterborough. If you wish to come and work in our friendly, happy, supportive and successful practice we would love to hear from you.

Duties include but not exhaustive -

Childhood / Adults imms

Dressings

Injections

Phlebotomy

Chronic disease annual reviews

Respiratory reviews

Womens health

Our practices use SystmOne.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified Nurse with NMC number

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

Jenner Healthcare

Address

Turners Lane

Whittlesey

Peterborough

PE7 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using full range of IT systems and patient data systems
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS/ Healthcare
• Experience of scheduling appointments and/or admissions

Skills

Essential

• Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to use own judgement to resolve problems and queries competently, including those of a sensitive and confidential nature
• Pays attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets related to appointments and waiting times
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of computer systems and be capable of using Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• In depth understanding of medical technology appropriate to Endoscopy
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Understanding of Primary Care, GP and community services

other

Essential

• Ability to work for long periods on computer
• Ability to follow and work to policies and protocols
• Reliable and adaptable

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local area

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

Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.

3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.

4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.

6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.

8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.

11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.

13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Person Specification

Qulifications

Essential

• Full MRCP
• Registerable medical qulification

Desirable

• Other higher degree

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Name on GMC speciailist register

Training and experience

Essential

• Experience in General medicine
• Wide experience in all aspects of Acute Medicine, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.

Adminstration

Essential

• Familiar with UK NHS inpatient teaching hospitals
• Familiar with NHS IT systems and MS packages

Teaching and Leadership

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
• Experience of leading a ward MDT

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Audit Publications

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the high quality medical services to all patients in accordance with the practices procedures and protocols.

Will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of general medical services to patients. In addition to providing primary care services, the post holder will be expected to be involved in liaison with other agencies.

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, online consultations (using SystmConnect), telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Carry out home visits as required
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• Provide Family Planning, contraceptive and ante/post natal care
• Prepare medical reports for insurance companies, employers and other statutory bodies.
• Maintain appropriate level of communication with other agencies for whom care is being given to the patients for whom the practitioner is responsible.
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

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
• Contributing to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of chronic disease management.
• Active participation in the management arrangements of the practice.
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of other professionals, GP Registrars, undergraduate students attached to the practice both formally and informally.
• Assist the practice in maintaining GP training status.

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
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Registered on Performers List as a General Practitioner

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Organisational skills/ time management
• Team Player

Experience

Desirable

• SystmConnect experience
• SystmOne experience
• Clinical supervision or mentoring

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

Nettleham Medical Practice

Address

14 Lodge Lane

Nettleham

Lincoln

LN2 2RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesInformation and Systems Management: Update and add evidence to relevant databases and systems Have a working knowledge of appropriate Trust IT systems Use of email in an effective and professional manner to communicate with other departments, clinical and non-clinicalCommunication: Communicate professionally and effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team answering queries and resolving issues within your remit and seeking advice and guidance as appropriate to resolve issues. Maintain effective communication networks at all levels across the organisation Receive and respond to incoming telephone calls and emails responding and managing in a timely manner or forwarding to your line manager as appropriate Recording all messages and queries appropriately To issue correspondence in accordance with the Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Policy including reminder letters Issue correspondence and communication in relation to the job planning programme of workOrganisational: Use own initiative to plan time effectively and prioritise all incoming work on a daily basis, including responding quickly, appropriately and communicating clearly in relation to urgent / important and unpredictable issues ensuring a high quality administrative service. Support with preparing background information, collate information into reports, produce statistics and create and manage databases as required. To support in the organisation and administration of the job planning schedule and programme of work. Assist with the arrangement of meetings ensuring appropriate venues and resources are available. Rescheduling as appropriate to ensure maximum attendance and appropriate with attendees schedules of work Escalate any problems/issues to the Medical Revalidation and Job Planning Manager to facilitate the smooth running of the job planning programme of work. Provide reports as to the progress of the job planning programme of work To support in the organisation and administration of the trust appraisal and revalidation process including reports, reminders and data entry in accordance with the trust policy Administer the collation of 360 and multisource data for medical appraisee including patient and colleague feedback To accurately type multi source feedback summaries on behalf of appraises and appraisers. Input and extract appraisal and revalidation data in an accurate and timely manner in readiness for appraisal

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Diploma/NVQ level 3 or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Have GCSE English (Grade C or above) or equivalent
• Demonstrate a good understanding and importance of confidentiality and data protection

Experience

Essential

• Administration experience preferably in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrable experience of working in a secretarial/administrative role in a busy and variable office environment
• Experience of entering accurately information onto excel spreadsheets and maintaining accurate and consistent data sheets
• Experience of working with Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Be flexible to combine working for members of the team effectively and to timescale
• Demonstrate good organisational skills, prioritising workload between the demands of each specialty
• Excellent knowledge or experience of Microsoft, in particular Word, Excel and/or Access applications, able to make changes to systems to ensure accurate collection of data

Other

Essential

• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate reliable, flexible and self-motivated skill

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).

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Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.Assist the Facilities Manager & Senior Supervisor with the development of the service, ensuring that this is achieved within the confines of the budget.

2.Ensure that the requirements of the Health & Safety Act and all local rules and Policies/procedures that apply are implemented and followed.

3.Maintain records of all Portering staff attendance/absence, i.e. sickness, Annual leaves etc. and draws attention to any areas of concern relating to high levels of absence.

4.Check and counter sign weekly timesheets against work rotas and transfer this information onto the staff register.

5.To supervise the day-to-day operation of Portering requirement of the Hospital.

6.Deal with initial disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts Policy and procedures.

7.To undertake counselling of staff in accordance with the Trusts policy and Procedure.

8.To ensure staff are up to date with all mandatory training and to assist in the training/induction of staff.

9.Ensure all ad-hoc work is carried out in an efficient manner wherever possible.

10.Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.

11.Undertake Portering duties.

12.Undertake daily checks of Medical gas levels, maintaining adequate stock levels and keeping record of all delivery notes.

13.To carry cardiac arrest bleep and Supervisors Mobile phone and respond in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.

14.Report immediately, items for repair to 7500 and keep Facilities Manager informed on ongoing problems with equipment.

15.To liaise with other Supervisors/Managers in the Estates and Facilities Directorate to maintain an efficient service.

16.To ensure rotas and working hours are monitored and controlled within defined limits.

17.To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oAble to read and write. Basic Education to GCSE Grade 4 English and Mathematics
• oDemonstrable experience is advantageous
• oQCF Level 2 or willingness to work towards or relevant experience