Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Degree/diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• Member of HPC
• Member of RCSLT

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a community clinic
• Experience working within a mainstream school
• Some general administrative duties

Desirable

• Previous experience as a qualified SLT band 6 working in an NHS setting
• Evidence of developing an area of specialism

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Managerial /Supervisory Experience

Essential

• experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff

Desirable

• Experience of devising and delivering training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole

Working in Poole

Poole

BH17 9DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Registered Nursing Associate with active NMC registration.

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent approved qualification.

• Experience providing direct patient care in a health or social care setting.

• Ability torecognisedeterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Ability to work safely within the Nursing Associate scope of practice.

• Good communicationskills and the ability tomaintainaccurateclinical records.

• Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays.

• Ability to travel independently between patient homes, carehomesand Trust sites.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity todemonstrateto us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility,equityand confidence for applicants.However,itsimportant that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

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

Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:StonewallProud Employer,Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.Pleasedonthesitate to callCristeeGeorge on07812 512175or [email protected] delighted to help.

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

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nursing Associate.
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of delivering personal care and a range of related procedures, some of which may be non-routine, using safe evidence-based techniques and maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
• Demonstrable previous experience delivering delegated clinical care to patients or clients in a healthcare setting, for example blood pressure, venepuncture or urinalysis.
• Experience of working in a care role in an inpatient or community setting

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of care and related procedures gained through experience or short courses
• Proficient IT skills, with the ability to input, save and retrieve information using a range of systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and with patients where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible by public 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.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

UCR East, St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU

112 St Marks Road

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for details of main responsibilities, alternatively see contact details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Management /Supervisory experience.
• Skills in managing and prioritising own workload.
• Excellent keyboard skills with substantial experience of using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Clerical experience within an office environment.
• Working knowledge of Choose & Book, LE2.2, ERS and other IT systems

Desirable

• Understanding of RTT targets and pathways
• Knowledge of clinics and waiting lists

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL or equivalent skills
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 and above or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Team leading /ILM qualification
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent knowledge.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively by verbal and written means
• Ability to use MS office packages including Word, Excel and teams
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deal confidently with clinicians, managers and colleagues

Desirable

• keen to learn new skills
• Competent and confident to work autonomously and under supervision

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifcation

Essential

• RN registered

Desirable

• Immunisation qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Upto date with current nursing guidance and new advances in general nursing
• Evidence of continuing professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Significant Post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of working on OH
• venepuncture competence
• Health promotion
• Training and presentations

skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates new service development, inspiring & leading others, positive attitude
• Evidence of undertaking audits
• Shows commitment, organisational, planning & prioritisation skills
• Evidence of proficiency in computer skills.
• Demonstrates clear & effective communication & interpersonal skills

work related criteria

Essential

• Team player
• Self reliant but knows own limits
• Self motivated & organised ability to work independently
• Adaptable to different people, situations and environments

Desirable

• Use of transport to attend off-site clinics

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous administration experience within a GP Practice or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of System One or similar clinical systems.
• Experience of clinical coding and medical terminology.
• Understanding of QOF and primary care targets.
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Previous health service experience

Personal Attributes, Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work to protocols and follow process
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communicates well with people at all levels
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player and prepared to work flexibly
• Able to use initiative to solve problems

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

HUC

Address

Luton Town Centre Surgery

14-16 Chapel Street

Luton

LU1 2SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Dormy House, Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 9RL
• 88 Bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

Registered Nurse NMC Pin Required Bank £25ph

What will Care UK Offer you?

Long Service Awards Employee Discount Scheme Blue Light Discount Card Plenty of opportunities to develop your career And much more!

As a caring Registered Nurse at Care UK, you will lead an amazing care team that promote independence and dignity, enriching the lives of those individuals in your care.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Pin Required

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

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Sunningdale

SL5 9RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Brook House Care Home, Towcester, Northampton, NN12 6HR
• 53 Bedded Residential and Dementia Care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Kitchen Assistant
• 38hrs per week
• Shift Times - 8am-6pm (including working every other weekend)
• £12.71ph

What will Care UK Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

Are you a passionate and a fast learner, looking for a place where you can grow in hospitality? We have a great opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant so why not get in touch!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are listed.

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

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Towcester

NN12 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you have administration experience and are looking to step into a new role? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital as a Medical Secretary and enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to medical team at Rhodes Wood Hospital. From managing their diaries, planning meetings to updating records, you will be able to turn your hand to any admin related task.

As the Medical Secretary, you will work alongside the Registered Clinicians assisting with confidential paperwork, service users records and GP letters. You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and GP letters.

You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and will take to lead in recording their blood test results.

There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Medical Secretary you will be:

• Supporting the Registered Clinician with letters and general documentation
• Supporting all meetings as minute taker as requested chaired by the Medical Director, SMT or ad hoc.
• Receiving and record typing, checking, and amending for spelling and grammatical errors, completing within given deadlines.
• Participating in the administration, development and evaluation of regulatory matters.
• Co-ordinating the hospital diary and the whereabouts of the clinicians
• Booking in meetings
• Arranging Conference Calls

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Experience of audio typing
• Communication and organisational skills
• A minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent
• Knowledge of mental health and medications

Where you will be working:

Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car.

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £26,500
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• IT skills including Microsoft Office, experience of audio typing, communication and organisational skills, a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent, knowledge of mental health and medications

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

AL9 6NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker looking to elevate your career, where you can make a real difference and change lives for the better? If so, join Dove House in Creswell, and provide care for people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs. You will be key in supporting individuals to lead a full and valued life. It’s a career that you can take pride in.

At Dove House you will have the chance to develop your skills and career. With a huge range of courses on offer, if you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

What you will be doing:

You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Mental Health conditions. You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Senior Support Worker some of your key responsibilities will include organising and overseeing the smooth running of a shift, ensuring the wellbeing of all service users, responding to any challenges or concerns and supervising support staff. You will organise activities, administer medication, communicate with families and professionals, oversee daily reports, budgets, complete financial audits and complete H&S checks.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. It is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of you; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week.

No two days are the same in this role, offering plenty of engagement and motivation. While there's a degree of routine, you can expect a diverse work environment. Our rota includes days, nights, and weekend shifts to ensure a well-balanced team effort.

As a Senior Support Worker you will have:

• Experience as Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience in Mental Health and hold the NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Leadership skills and experience
• Strong empathy and a caring and compassionate nature
• Willingness to support residents with personal hygiene
• Excellent people and communication skills, and a good sense of humour
• Experience with dealing with challenging behaviours
• A positive and professional approach

Where you will be working:

Location: Colliery Road, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4BX

Be part of a team at this residential service for adults under 65 years with a Learning Disability, Autism and sensory and communication differences located in Creswell, a 10 minute drive from Worksop.

Dove House is a specialist, robust service to support people with ongoing complex needs and behaviours that challenge who are stepping down from hospital or to avoid an inappropriate admission to hospital and to enable them to return to their home area. The model was introduced to emulate community care for individuals with complex needs in robust, spacious accommodation.

The services are staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Nurses and Support Workers.

What You’ll Get :

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £26,851
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience in Mental Health. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Leadership skills. Strong empathy and compassionate nature. Willingness to support with personal hygiene. Excellent communication skills. Experience dealing with challenging behaviours.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Worksop

S80 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job descriptionJob summary

The Referral Administrator / Care Coordinator will support the smooth and effective delivery of patient care by providing referral, care coordination and administrative support to the practice team.

The post holder will act as a central point of contact for patients, clinicians, healthcare professionals and external organisations. They will ensure referrals, correspondence, patient information and administrative workflows are processed accurately, promptly and confidentially.

The role combines referral administration and care coordination, helping patients access appropriate services while maintaining accurate records and supporting practice priorities.

• Process, coordinate and monitor referrals to hospitals, community services, social care and voluntary sector organisations.
• Prepare, check and send referral documentation in line with practice procedures.
• Monitor referral systems, track outcomes and follow up outstanding actions.
• Liaise with patients, clinicians, hospital teams and other external services regarding referrals and patient pathways.
• Help patients navigate healthcare services and signpost them to appropriate support.
• Maintain accurate records of referrals and care coordination activity on the clinical system.
• Support clinicians and administrative colleagues with tasks relating to patient care.
• Identify and contact patients who require appointments, reviews or follow-up.
• Support recall processes for long-term condition reviews, medication monitoring and other planned care.
• Assist with QOF activity, including identifying patients due for review and highlighting outstanding actions.
• Support agreed practice processes for high-risk drug monitoring.

• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, including letters, emails and electronic communications.
• Review, distribute, file and action clinical correspondence promptly.
• Scan, code and attach documents to patient records in accordance with practice procedures.
• Manage electronic tasks, workflows and shared inboxes.
• Ensure patient records are updated accurately and information can be readily retrieved.
• Maintain effective electronic filing and tracking systems.

• Assist with patient registrations and deductions.
• Support GP2GP and other patient record transfer processes.
• Ensure records are processed accurately and within required timescales.
• Liaise with external organisations regarding registration or record queries where required.

• Respond professionally and sensitively to telephone, written and electronic enquiries.
• Manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Undertake accurate data entry and maintain confidential records.
• Carry out audits, searches and information-gathering activities as requested.
• Produce reports and information to support service delivery.
• Help develop and maintain effective administrative systems and processes.
• Provide appropriate cross-cover for administrative and secretarial colleagues during periods of absence.
• Attend relevant meetings, training and development sessions.
• Complete reasonable administrative, coordination or reporting tasks that support the safe and efficient running of the practice.

The post holder will communicate clearly, professionally and respectfully with patients, carers, colleagues and external organisations. Information must be shared appropriately, with particular care given to confidentiality and sensitive circumstances.

The post holder will have access to confidential patient and practice information. All information must be handled securely and only shared in accordance with practice procedures, UK GDPR, data protection legislation and NHS information governance requirements.

The post holder must follow practice health and safety, infection prevention and safeguarding procedures. Any concerns, incidents or risks should be reported promptly through the appropriate practice process.

The post holder will treat patients, carers and colleagues fairly and respectfully, supporting an inclusive environment and recognising individual needs.

The post holder will complete all required mandatory and role-specific training, participate in appraisal and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to carry out the role effectively.

Person Specification

Additional criteria

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance requirements.
• Professional and courteous manner when communicating by telephone, in writing and face to face.
• Reliable, flexible and able to remain accurate when working under pressure.
• Approachable, empathetic and patient-focused.
• Positive and proactive approach to work and service improvement.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Good standard of general education.

Experience

Essential

• Administrative experience within a healthcare, NHS or customer service environment.
• Experience of handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Experience of using computerised record systems.
• Experience of dealing directly with members of the public.
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Previous experience within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using SystmOne.
• Experience of processing and monitoring patient referrals.
• Experience of patient registration, deduction or GP2GP processes.
• Experience of supporting Subject Access Requests.

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

The Park Surgery

Address

2a - 4 Alexandra Road

Great Yarmouth

NR30 2HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Purpose:

Working as an integral part of the Clinical Administration team to contribute towards the smooth running of Myton Hospices Clinical Services by providing administrative support to clinical staff who are involved in caring for patients and their families. Promoting effectiveness and efficiency, acting as a resource for clinical staff, patients, their families, visitors and volunteers. To be shared point of contact for Medical Team.

Myton Core Values:

Our Core Values underpin everything we do and all employees are expected to comply with our Values and reflect these in their day to day work.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Support clinical administration across sites to meet operational requirements to ensure there is a core level of cross-cover between roles and that all key tasks are covered during colleague absences.
2. Provide cover for specific tasks in the absence of the Clinical Administration Manager, including responding to staff absences
3. Support Medical Team: Monitor and action the MytonMedicalStaffing inbox; monitor and update the Master Rota with leave, placement/visits etc; prepare and circulate the Weekly timetable, On Call Sheets and Handover Meeting; monitor and circulate the Myton Doctors patient feedback; Palliative Medicine Clinic - book room and complete tasks on clinical patient record; Caldicott/Subject Access Requests - support the Caldicott Guardian with the process of note redaction
4. Medical Team starters and leavers - Facilitate set up and inductions
5. Plan monthly South Warwickshire MND MDT and Coventry MND MDT meetings and manage patient letters post meeting
6. Medical Department Team meeting - Plan and maintain action log
7. Placements and Medical Student Visits - Co-ordinate, plan, raise invoices
8. Participating in the ongoing development of the patient electronic record system (EMIS). Supporting clinical staff with day-to-day system issues
9. Archive of Patient Paper Notes externally and internally in line with the Clinical Records Management Policy
10. Shared responsibilities with other Clinical Administrators: DWP forms and Private Medical Insurance requests; team handbook and any updates; filing and archiving of Hospice patient records both paper and electronic; assist clinical staff with troubleshooting patient system-based issues; support the clinical teams with the patient database when business continuity plan is initiated
11. Support the Clinical Administration Manager with work requested by the Director of Patient & Family Services and Clinical Directorate when required.
12. Accurately maintain patient records and the confidentiality of systems, both paper and electronic in accordance with the Data Protection regulations
13. Liaise with Palliative Care Teams, other Healthcare Professional /secretarial staff in the NHS to obtain information regarding patients
14. Any other duties commensurate with the post

(As we are a multi- site organisation some flexibility relating to place of work will berequired. We reserve the right to change the work base of our employees to meet our business needs.)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & OBLIGATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

Policies and Procedures -The post holder is required to have a good understanding of and to comply with all relevant Myton policies, procedures and guidelines. Any contravention of Myton policies or procedures may result in disciplinary action.

Volunteers - Myton recognises the valuable contribution that volunteers make and we expect all employees to be able to support and work effectively with our volunteers.

Confidentiality and Data protection - It is a requirement of employment with Myton that all staff must comply with the obligation of confidentiality relating to personal information that could identify individuals. The Data Protection Act 1974/1998 safeguards the handling of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by Myton to uphold the principles of the Act, adhere to Myton policies and to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Infection Control - Employees of Myton must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and are expected to follow them at all times. Any breach of infection control policies which places patients, visitors or colleagues at risk may result in disciplinary action.

Equality & Diversity - Post-holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities in line with Mytons Equality & Diversity Policy.

Health & Safety -Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors & colleagues. The post holder is required to conform with Mytons policies on Health & Safety and Fire Prevention, & to attend related training as required.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults & Children- It's the duty of all staff working for Myton to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and undertake safeguarding training at an appropriate level.

Code of Conduct -Employees are required to represent Myton in a positive light and embody the corporate identity in appearance, demeanour, values and ethics.

Review of Job Description - This job description is an outline of the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list. The job description may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the service. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that could reasonably be considered commensurate with the post. This job description is subject to periodic review and may be changed/updated following consultation with the postholder(s).

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to respond effectively to working alone or in a team
• Ability to engage others both at peer and a senior level
• Ability to use initiative
• Excellent communication skills including friendly and professional telephone manner
• Excellent time management skills
• Self- motivated, able to work autonomously and show initiative
• Efficient and with the ability to organise a diverse workload identifying and acting on priorities
• Proficient with IT and all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
• Outlook etc.)
• Ability to deal sensitively with patients and their families in sometimes distressing circumstances
• Team working skills
• Ability to adapt to change and have a flexible approach
• Conscientious and hardworking
• Ability and flexibility to travel to Myton Hospice sites as and when required

Desirable

• Experience with electronic patient record systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent level
• Minimum 2 years secretarial, PA or administrative experience

Desirable

• Secretarial, PA or Administration qualification
• RSA Level 2 / NVQ or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing effective administration support within a busy team in a clinical setting
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and handling confidential and patient sensitive data
• Supporting multiple people / teams within one role
• Knowledge of patient databases

Desirable

• Hospice or charity sector experience

Other

Essential

• The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)

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

The Myton Hospices

Address

Myton Lane

Warwick

Warwickshire

CV34 6PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the acute medical team.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr. Farheen Raza

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredited UK)
• Basic Life Support
• Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
• Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or community setting
• Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Body
• Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship

Desirable

• Advanced Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or P

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Post Grad Diploma in PA
• Experience of working as a PA in hospital or community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

BLackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification

Desirable

• Leadership or teaching experience
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications
• Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), or relevant CESR or European Community Rights, or Consultant experience in Acute/General medicine

Skills and experience

Essential

• Broad level of teaching experience and competence in Acute Medicine
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical school
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take independent responsibility for patients

Desirable

• RCP Specialist Certification in Acute Medicine
• U.K clinical experience
• Added skillset in point of care ultrasound, ECHO (FICE)
• Managerial skills or Digital I.T experience to enable innovative clinical pathways (virtual wards)

Clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this role, including the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under theSupporting Documentssection.

Further information about the District Nursing Service can be found on our Trust website atwww.elht.nhs.uk.

You can also learn more by watching the videos available at the following link:https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branch
• Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification or willingness to work towards this

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber V100/V150/V300
• Leadership training
• Level 6 study to support service delivery and development
• Mentorship or Coaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial district nursing experience
• Experience in holistic assessment of complex patients and care coordination
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of caseload management and work allocation
• Experience of service development/supporting change in practice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to use information technology effectively
• Ability to develop effective working relations with other agencies and professionals
• Ability to manage own and others workload and delegate effectively

Other

Essential

• Car driver with full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work and insured for business purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT Footprint

ELHT Footprint

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role-specific responsibilities

Provide bespoke interventions for identified service users, with the aim of engaging people in the most appropriate service for their needs, reducing re-presentations and bringing about positive client outcomes.

Support the development of joint working protocols with mental health services and substance misuse services (including Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services).

Review service users presenting to services and undertake specialist mental health assessments as required.

Identify the training and support needs of colleagues working with this group of service users and deliver training or provide support as appropriate.

Identify any gaps in dual diagnosis provision and provide examples of good practice to inform future pathway and service design.

Improve communication and referral pathways between substance misuse and mental health teams and other services involved in the care and treatment of people with dual diagnosis.

Provide a case management role for identified dual diagnosis service users as appropriate.

Clinical Practice

Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when indicated by clinical need and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.

Undertake assessments for all alcohol individuals who use our services as indicated in the Change Grow Live Alcohol Policy and Procedure, using the outcome to determine safe detoxification as required.

Assist in the titration process for opioid individuals who use our services as required by service need to ensure the service user achieves an optimum dose of opioid substitution therapy (OST). This process is supported by good communication to other team members, including community pharmacists.

Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV). Provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations when indicated.

Work within and consolidate integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals who are identified as being infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV).

Undertake community alcohol detoxification either at the service or at the service users home.

Support opioid detoxification in the community.

Undertake phlebotomy, as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting.

Use blood results to support the assessment of the current health status of individuals who use our services, the need for specialist medical referral and the suitability for community detoxification.

Where indicated, refer for specialist inpatient services (including detoxification) and liaise with hospital and inpatient unit staff.

Contribute to Change Grow Lives Naloxone Strategy by training staff and individuals who use our services in the use of naloxone. Ensuring naloxone is distributed to individuals who use our services at every opportunity.

Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to individuals who use our services. Organise signposting to other services as required and ensure clear pathways into other treatment arenas as appropriate.

Have a demonstrable ability to manage emergency situations by being proficient in basic life support, defibrillation and managing a medical emergency e.g., anaphylaxis and overdose until the ambulance arrives.

Understand and adhere to the legislation surrounding the use of patient group directions (PGDs).

Utilise psychosocial intervention in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services and ownership of recovery planning.

Person Specification

Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health settings.

Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.

Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.

Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.

Knowledge of current mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy, guidance, and legislation.

Qualification in Mental Health Treatment. Relevant registered qualification in Mental Health.

Communication

Develop therapeutic alliances with individuals who use our services and develop effective partnerships with them to support their individual recovery journeys, offering health promotion and harm reduction advice.

Ensure that there is good communication of treatments offered, treatment progress and outcome of any investigations to other healthcare agencies, including GPs.

Maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions. Ensure that all revalidation requirements are being met and communicated to line manager.

Develop and provide health education, regarding problematic alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug detoxification.

Attend meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role in agreement with and under the direction of the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse.

Delivering a Quality Service

The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that people who use substances consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and to the highest professional standards.

Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and Change Grow Live clinical protocols and procedures.

Leadership

Provide clinical leadership within the service, including providing support, coaching, and teaching to staff working at the service around harm reduction including BBVS and health promotion.

Dependent on service structure will provide line management/supervision to named health care assistants, student nurse placements and or volunteers working with the nursing team.

Team Working

To take part in assessing the suitability for transfer of clients to shared care services within the community.

To work with others to ensure individuals who use our services have timely access to safe and effective prescribing for community detoxification from substances, across operational sites.

Contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.

Working with colleagues in the service to design and deliver a community opioid and alcohol detoxification plan utilising a care co-ordinated approach to service user care.

Risk Management

Provide harm reduction advice to injecting individuals who use our services, providing information and equipment and ensure all equipment is disposed of safely.

Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans for individuals who use our services engaged in the service.

Utilise appropriate prevention techniques to reduce substance misuse related harm and to aid in the prevention of multiple physical harms caused by drugs and alcohol.

Managing Information

Record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.

Ensure that all data requirements in relation to individuals who use our services are met within defined deadlines.

The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of Change Grow Live.

Staff will need to work flexibly across operational sites as required and to work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.

This role may involve evening, weekend, and bank holiday working.

The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of CGL.

You'll be based at one of our West Sussex delivery hubs, with the flexibility to work across all service locations to meet the needs of the people and communities we support. Regular travel across West Sussex is an essential part of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse and with a current PIN.

Desirable

• Trained in phlebotomy.
• Qualification in substance misuse.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health setting.
• Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.
• Knowledge of current mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy, guidance, and legislation.
• Qualification in Mental Health Treatment.
• Relevant registered qualification in Mental Health.

Desirable

• Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.
• Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.
• Experience of contributing to project development.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Change Grow Live

Richmond House

Richmond Road

Brighton

East Sussex

BN2 3RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
2. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
3. Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes, and other alternative options.
4. Take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 physiotherapist for managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions.
5. Be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available.
6. Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through, teaching, training and supervision of practice.
7. Evaluate patient progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes if required.
8. Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
9. Work within Trust clinical guidelines and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
10. Be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
11. Supervise junior physiotherapists and assistants record keeping system according to professional and the physiotherapy service standards.
12. Communicate complex clinical information effectively with patients and carers to obtain assessment and cooperation to maximize rehabilitation potential and to facilitate understanding of condition.
13. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines.
14. Assess capacity, gain informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
15. Undertake regular measurement and evaluation of your area of clinical work and current practices through the use of audit and other measures, individually and with colleagues. Ensure that clinical outcomes and patient feedback are included in your audit plans.
16. Full details in attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good written and spoken English
• Diploma/Degree level in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professionals Council Registration
• Access to own transport for work purposes

Desirable

• Membership of the Charted Society of Physiotherapy
• Clinical Educators course
• Appropriate post graduate clinical courses linked to speciality

Experience

Essential

• Experience in core rotations e.g. medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, neurology
• Experience and evidence of knowledge of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience of MDT working
• Contributed to clinical development of less experienced staff or students or assistants
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to keep accurate and comprehensive records in line national standards and local policy
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Awareness of developments in NHS and service delivery
• Demonstrates IT literacy to an appropriate level
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• NHS MSK experience

Desirable

• Involvement in special interest group
• Completion of clinical educators course
• Evidence of participation in service developments

Disposition

Essential

• Demonstrate a problem solving approach
• Personally and professionally responsible
• Ability to self-motivate
• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible approach to changing circumstances

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT Wide

Blackburn

BB2 1AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key working relationships

Head of Operational Estates and Technical Services

Head of Facilities

PFI Team

Capital Finance Team

IPC team

Fire Safety Team

Health and Safety Team

Clinical and Operational teams

Role:

The Post holder will be part of the Capital Planning Team and be integral to ensuring the delivery of the Trust Wide Capital Programme.

Responsible for successfully delivering Capital Projects to time, quality and cost.

The post-holder will :

Be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio projects ranging in size and complexity, using defined industry standard Project Management methodologies and best practice

Scope and specify projects including preparation and drafting of Project Initiation Documents, programmes and cashflow

Plan and manage project resources, including virtual teams in a matrix environment

Monitor projects against scope, programme, cost and quality and manage changes in line with change control methodology and Trust Project Processes.

The post holder needs to have excellent communication, organisational and project delivery skills, to work as part of a dynamic team

Key Duties

Due to the nature of the post, the post holder will be on occasions required as necessary to work at weekends and in the evenings.

Communications and Relationships

Advise stakeholders on the options available to meet a project brief and demonstrate best practice and value for money. This may involve highly complex, sensitive or contentious information whereby the Project Manager will be tasked with obtaining agreement or cooperation for Project solutions that may be different form the original Client Brief

Articulate the users requirement into language suitable for construction professionals.

Act as arbiter between the various stakeholders in order to manage expectations and achieve the most beneficial outcome.

Act as a point of contact for Trust staff, consultants, contractors and representatives of other bodies

Ensure early engagement with Trust representatives-

o Infection Prevention and Control

o Fire Safety

o Health and Safety

o Digital

o Facilities

Manage contractors and/or representatives of user departments to ensure the compliance with the Control of Contractors policy and help to ensure that disruption to services in those departments is kept to a minimum.

Produce reports including programme/budget summaries with risks and escalations to Project Boards

Prepare bids for internal Capital Funding requests

Prepare requests for PFI management and delivery of projects

Engage where necessary, the aid of external consultants for professional guidance and the design of schemes

Analytical and Judgement

Responsible for providing information and recommendations to the Capital Programme Manager as part of Capital Programme planning and the Estates five-year plan.

Monitor all areas of performance including design, technical information, compliance, programming and site management

Provide specialist knowledge across a range of works and building knowledge including all relevant construction related legislation, Health Building Notes and Technical Memorandum

In the event of an external contractor or professional consultant not performing the Project Manager will be responsible for following the procedures and processes to minimise the impact and risk to the project programme, finances and the Trust

Planning and Organisation

Consider, assess and manage each project according to scope, programme, budget, cashflow and quality.

Actively manage a project from inception through to completion including:

o Production of the brief

o Feasibility studies

o Input into business case / options appraisals

o Financial planning / cost estimates

o Procurement

o Production of project programme.

o Assistance with the relocation process

Develop the programme of works ensuring minimal impact on patient care and operational activity

Manage the transfer of services ensuring that all medical, paramedical, ancillary and FM contractors integrate smoothly and fully to ensure patient, visitor and staff safety and to minimise the impact on clinical activity

Liaisewith Operational Estates Team concerning scheduling and the use of direct labour on schemes and for the specification of engineering plant.

Responsible for the development and management of the commissioning and handover process, ensuring all stakeholders are involved in handover, sign off and any relevant systems training

Identify the APs who will be responsible for any ongoing repair and maintenance and ensure early engagement

Policy and Service development/ implementation

Responsible for following departmental processes and procedures

Implement Trust policies and standards relating to construction, procurement methods and performance.

Ensuring full compliance to statutory regulations inclusive of HTMs, HBNs, CDM and BSA

To partake in regular continued Professional Development training as necessary to the role.

Support the development of a programme of energy conservation, sustainability measures and green policies to meet government and NHS targets.

Responsibilities for Finance and Physical resources

Ensure that schemes are brought in on time and on budget and that any risks to this are escalated to Capital Programme Manager and the Project Board

Compliance with Trust financial procedures and Standing Financial Instructions.

Responsibility for Project Budgets and communicating changes to budgets/ cashflow to the Capital Finance Team with options for mitigation

With the Capital Programme Manager, develop procurement strategies for each project

Ensure all procurement process are managed in line with Procurement Regulations and Trust SFIs

Produce all Contract Award Governance documentation and manage the approval process

To appoint, manage and be responsible for external professional consultants and contractors within an authorised budget as a Budget Holder within agreed limits

Responsible for generation of Purchase Orders (PO) for services

Managing regular contractor and professional consultant performance reviews

Responsible for co-ordinating the commissioning team activities, ensuring all relevant operational managers are involved in the commissioning process and have ownership of its objectives.

Motivate, develop, direct and support in-house labour, external consultants and contractors

Directly responsible for and manage teams of external professional consultants as required for each project.

Review at regular intervals to ensure that statutory updates are incorporated into policies and procedures

Information resources

Produce regular progress minute meetings and reports including the production of initial scheme programme report to inform clients of progress etc.

Scrutinise and quality control all documentation including development drawings and specifications issued to the Trust by external professionals.

Quality Assess and ensure that the technical manuals and operational policies for the new building are complete, compliant and formally handed over to operational management.

Responsible for the production of design and tender documentation relating to all projects within the Project Managers portfolio of Capital Projects.

Production of a full suite of project documentation for all projects

Ensure building and hospital site plans are updated following project work, in both hard copy and computer (CAD) files with the Estates Information Manager.

Support requests from auditors for information at end of financial year

Quality

Monitor the performance and information provided by external professional consultants and building contractors against relevant legislation, contracts, Health and Safety, project delivery, compliance issues and report back to the Capital Programme Manager Divisional Leads and Procurement as and when necessary.

Set up Capital Project boards in order liaise with clients and prepare design briefs to ensure quality and best value procedures for managing the schemes.

Set up and manage Project Workstreams and ensure accurate reporting back to Project Boards

Record any derogations from Statutory and Non statutory Guidance and Regulations and to communicate and advise on these derogations with Clinical Leads, Divisional Leads and the necessary Trust Boards.

Physical effort

Support full site and building surveys

Conduct site visits during the works in line with Health and Safety requirements, to provide assurance of progress, monitoring of adherence to policy/procedures and regulations and resolve issues

Regular travel across all 3 Trust Sites

Mental/ Emotional Effort

Manage multiple deadlines and meet all pre-established timeframes.

Responsible for managing differing opinions within stakeholder groups to ensure a consensus is reached

Responsible for managing external contractor and professional consultant grievances in line with Estates procedures and processes and the relevant governing institution (i.e. RICS, RIBA, CIOB, etc)

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Prioritisation: able to manage work of self and others to accommodate competing priorities and meet demands
• Proactive, positive and collaborative approach to working with multiple teams
• Ability to remain calm and professionally manage situations when dealing with competing challenging opinions
• In possession of a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between all 3 Trust Sites

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of successful delivery of projects to required scope, time, quality and cost
• Experience of working in Capital Project management
• Experience of managing projects in challenging complex environment
• Demonstrable skill in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and Teams
• Experience in managing both construction contractors and external support consultants such as Contract Administrators
• Evidence of ability to manage project budgets and cashflow

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS acute sector
• Experienced in facilitating workshops, meetings and engagement sessions with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of working constructively with NHS clinical/operational and management teams
• Experience of using NHS information, benchmarking data and hospital information systems

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Proven knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work
• Demonstrable skills in Project Management processes, including change control methodology
• Presentation: being articulate and skilled in presenting complex ideas and proposals to a diverse audience with a range of understanding of capital projects.
• Able to produce highlight reports with clear escalations with mitigation.
• Skilled in the production of Project Documentation such as programmes and risk logs
• Understanding of CDM and Building Safety Act regulations and your role in them

Desirable

• Detailed understanding of NHS Trust regulatory requirements and performance expectations
• Knowledge of construction procurement methods
• Understanding of HTMs/ HBNs

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in building services/ construction project management
• Project Management Qualification, such as PRINCE2, or APM
• Or-Apprenticeship in Project Management level 4

Desirable

• IOSH- Managing Safely

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

● Perform all duties required within, or on behalf of the community pharmacy. This includes all Essential, Additional and Enhanced services which are locally or nationally commissioned. This will include but not limited to:

○ Labelling and assembly of prescription items

○ Accurate endorsing of prescriptions

○ Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment

○ Collection of prescriptions and or delivering dispensed items as may be required.

○ Placing, receiving and putting orders into stock.

● Follow national and local guidance at all times, with particular regard to “Medicines, ethics in Practice” (MEP), current addition.

● Work under direction of the pharmacy Standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

● To undertake the sale or supply of medicines and goods, including over the counter sales.

● Comply with the requirements for the sale or supply of all medicines as required by the Medicines Act.

● Maintain stocks at an appropriate level of all medication and appliances, within the pharmacy, to meet patient demands.

Communication

● Provide advice and support to patients and their relatives and carers as appropriate.

● Build good relationships with practices and other prescribers and healthcare professionals (e.g., GPs, community pharmacists, district nurses etc.) to facilitate patient care.

● Communicate effectively with the patient, relatives, carers and all members of the healthcare team.

● Counsel patients appropriately upon medication issues and throughout their care, providing advice and written support where appropriate.

● Promote and enhance the reputation of IntraHealth Pharmacy.

Delivering a quality service

● Code of Conduct For Professional Group – all staff members are required to work in accordance with their professional group’s code of conduct.

● Be aware of, and comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

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

● Report any significant events within the time frame set out in the company policy.

● Follow current MEP and local guidance with regard to Community pharmacy issues and alerts.

Team Working

● Work as part of the community pharmacy team and wider team of healthcare professionals, fielding queries and offering advice.

● Support and help develop colleagues and other members of the community pharmacy team

● The post holder will be expected to work flexibly according to team / clinical needs

Management of risk

● Health & Safety – the post-holder must co-operate with Management in discharging its responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and take reasonable health and safety of themselves and others and to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. All Health & Safety issues to be flagged to senior staff and the post-holder must comply with the IntraHealth Health & Safety Policy as well as any additional policy requirements within the clinical contract.

● Ensure personal, staff, stock, cash and premise security at all times and before leaving the pharmacy.

● Report all adverse events and significant events in accordance with agreed procedures and participate in improvement activities to reduce reoccurrence

Managing information

● Maintain appropriate records.

● Confidentiality – During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly that relating to patients and staff.

● In order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 you must not at any time use personal data held by IntraHealth or IntraHealth Pharmacy for any unauthorized purpose or disclosure such as data to a third party.

Learning and Development

● Complete accredited course, to enable all aspects of NHS pharmacy contract can be carried out including Essential, Additional and Enhanced services and Locally commissioned services.

● Complete in-house training course, annual training review including peer review.

Equality and Diversity

● You are at all times required to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the IntraHealth Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure that staff receive equal treatment throughout their employment with the company.

Managing Tasks / Projects

● Ensuring tasks and duties are performed within clearly defined time quality standards

Managing Information / Confidentiality and data protection

● Ensure all relevant information is handled appropriately in concordance with Information Governance guidelines.

Core Competencies

Technical Competencies

● Computer literacy skills

● Dispensing accuracy

● Following the pharmacy standard operating procedures

Teamwork

● Teamwork is essential to operation of a community pharmacy.

Communications

● High level of verbal and written communication skills

● Information sharing with other professionals

Personal/professional Development

● Participate in training programmes as part of your personal and professional development

● Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance, demonstrating skills and activities to others undertaking similar work.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work both as a team member and independently
• Computer literacy skills
• Proven verbal and written communication skills in English
• Current driving licence and access to a car

Desirable

• Knowledge of PMR systems
• Basic IT literacy i.e. use of e-mail, the internet and word processing
• Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or working towards it).
• GCSEs English and Maths.

Desirable

• 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• No previous experience essential

Desirable

• Previous community Pharmacy experience
• Previous Health Care experience
• Previous customer facing experience

Attitudes

Essential

• Courteous, Friendly and act professionally with staff and customers

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

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

Chilton Pharmacy

Chilton

County Durham

DL17 0HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Key Responsibilities

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

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate patient-centred care in accordance with GMC standards and current clinical guidance
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions
• Undertake appropriate clinical examinations, investigations, referrals and follow-up
• Prescribe safely and effectively, taking account of current evidence, local formularies and antimicrobial stewardship
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Provide appropriate management of long-term conditions and contribute to preventative healthcare and health promotion
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records
• Work effectively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, social prescribers, mental health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, relatives and colleagues, including in challenging or complex situations
• Manage clinical risk appropriately, recognising and acting on safeguarding concerns and deteriorating patients
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of QOF
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, including participating in all aspects of QOF, QIF and all enhanced services

Other Responsibilities:

• Contribute to clinical meetings, significant event reviews, audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice development
• Participate in practice systems designed to promote patient safety, clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Support the education, supervision and development of other healthcare professionals and trainees where appropriate
• Contribute to the achievement of practice and wider NHS objectives, including quality and contractual requirements
• Maintain full professional registration and professional development through appraisal, CPD and appropriate learning activities
• Comply with practice policies, information governance, health and safety and infection prevention requirements
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• EMIS / DOCMAN / Accurx user skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a UK primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development

Desirable

• General understanding of the GMS contract / QOF / QIF

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification
• Meet revalidation requirements and provide evidence

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

Allen Street Clinic

Address

Allen Street

Cheadle

Stoke on Trent

ST10 1HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Senior Medical Secretary Childrens Services Hours of work 37.5 hours per week, 12 months fixed term Grade: Band 4 Accountable To: Directorate Manager Location: Worcestershire Royal Hospital/Countywide

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative support to Consultants within the Division of Maternity, Gynaecology & Paediatrics.

Dimensions

The role may include line management or supervision of Band 3 or junior staff.

Key relationships

Internal Directorate Management, Consultants, junior medical staff (within and outside the department), Medical Secretaries, Nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, Medical Records, Central Booking Office, Ward Clerks, patients and relatives, Childrens clinics, inpatient wards, social services, safeguarding teams.

External Central filing, GP surgeries, other hospitals, Community Midwives, The Orchard Service, Birmingham Childrens Hospital, Kids Transport.

Risk assessment

• Prolonged use of display screen equipment
• Use of audio transcription systems
• Manual handling of medical records
• Repetitive tasks such as typing

Key responsibilities

a) Produce correspondence and documentation relating to patient care and maintain accurate records. b) Liaise between Consultant teams, GPs, patients and external agencies to support timely care and treatment. c) Undertake administrative duties to support Consultants clinical and managerial work.

Main duties

• Manage incoming mail and Consultant correspondence, including drafting responses where appropriate
• Input data for clinical audit purposes
• Type discharge summaries, clinic letters, medical reports, and complaint responses from audio recordings or copy typing
• Organise meetings, maintain Consultant diaries, and prepare meeting materials
• Attend meetings and take minutes
• Respond to enquiries from patients, relatives, GPs, hospitals and Consultants
• Process GP referrals, arrange outpatient appointments and domiciliary visits
• Monitor Patient Target Lists with Consultants to ensure compliance with national waiting time standards
• Initiate additional clinics or lists when required, with appropriate approval
• Add and amend waiting list entries for Consultant review
• Train and supervise junior or temporary secretaries
• Manage investigation reports and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with Trust standards
• Liaise with relevant departments regarding patient care
• Communicate Consultant absences and ensure adequate cover
• Ensure secretarial cover during periods of leave or sickness
• Work with computerised outpatient and waiting list systems in line with Trust policies

General Responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings, contributing to service improvement
• Order stationery and report equipment faults
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Report incidents, complaints or concerns promptly
• Promote a positive image of the department
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required

Standard Clause

While the core purpose of the role will remain the same, duties may change over time to meet service needs. Reasonable additional responsibilities may be required following discussion.

Competence

The post holder must work within their level of competence and raise any concerns with their line manager immediately.

Codes of conduct

Staff must comply with relevant professional codes of conduct where applicable, or the Trusts standards of behaviour.

Confidentiality

All information relating to patients, staff and Trust business must be handled securely and confidentially.

Records Management

Employees are responsible for the accurate handling of all records (paper and electronic) and must follow Trust policies and legal requirements.

Health and Safety

Staff must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling Regulations (1992), and all Trust safety policies.

Infection Control

Employees are responsible for adhering to infection prevention policies and completing annual mandatory training.

Risk Management

All staff must actively identify, assess and report risks, incidents and hazards, and cooperate with investigations.

Children and vulnerable adults

Employees must promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults encountered in their role.

Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure

Appointments are subject to appropriate criminal record checks. Relevant convictions will be considered in line with the role requirements.

Vetting and Barring Scheme

Where applicable, the role requires checks against safeguarding barring lists and compliance with relevant registration requirements.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and human rights. All staff must treat individuals with dignity, respect and fairness, and adhere to related policies.

Conflict of Interest

Staff must not use their position for personal gain and must declare any interests that may conflict with their duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial / Previous experience working in a busy office Previous experience of dealing with members of the public Experience of using databases

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Medical Secretary at Band 3/4

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Audio & copy typing skills Good telephone skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of National Guidelines including 18 week RTT. Knowledge of NHS systems Knowledge of PAS (Oasis) Knowledge of Bluespier Knowledge of T-Pro Knowledge of good Health & Safety Practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to deal with competing priorities in demanding conditions Able to communicate sensitively with patients Self-reliant, able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent

Desirable

• RSA II Typing RSA II Word Processing RSA III Typing Amspar Diploma or equivalent

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Adaptable Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Basic analytical skills Must maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Standard Clauses A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Bank Minor Injuries Clinical Practitioner

Base:

PELC Urgent Treatment Centres (All sites)

Reports To:

Head of Nursing, Governance & AHPs

Bank Rate: Day time £27.56 Evening £30.32 Night £31.69

Summary

The post holder will work autonomously as an experienced Minor Injuries Clinical Practitioner, delivering highquality assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge for patients of all ages presenting with minor injuries. The practitioner will function as an independent clinician within agreed protocols, demonstrating advanced decisionmaking and clinical expertise.

The role supports safe, effective, patientcentred care within the UTC and contributes to service improvement, clinical governance and the development of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Practise autonomously as an independent clinical practitioner within the Urgent Treatment Centre, managing patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and minor illness.

Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge without direct medical supervision, in line with agreed protocols and competencies.

Request, perform, and interpret diagnostic investigations, including radiological imaging (X-ray), in accordance with IRMER and local protocols.

Perform clinical procedures including (but not limited to):

o suturing and wound closure

o plastering and splint application

o minor joint or fracture management

o venepuncture and cannulation

Prescribe medicines independently (where qualified) or administer medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Provide Immediate Life Support (ILS) to adults and children, including defibrillation where required.

Work within UTC streaming and escalation pathways, including referral to Emergency Department, GP services, community services, and specialist teams as appropriate.

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional, organisational, and information governance standards.

Urgent Treatment Centre & Patient Flow Responsibilities

• Support effective patient flow within the UTC by timely assessment, treatment, escalation, and discharge decisions.
• Identify and escalate clinical risk appropriately in line with UTC escalation policies.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues including nurses, paramedics, GPs, operational staff, and senior clinicians to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Contribute to maintaining service standards during periods of increased demand.

Education and Professional Development

• Act as a mentor and educator to support the learning and development of junior staff and students where applicable.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain up-to-date clinical skills and competencies.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Governance, Safety, and Compliance

• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying and reporting risks, incidents, and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with PELC policies, including infection prevention and control, safeguarding, equal opportunities, and confidentiality (GDPR).
• Use resources efficiently, in accordance with PELCs Standing Financial Instructions.
• Undertake alternative duties as reasonably directed during significant incidents or emergencies, in line with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

Person Specification

Qualities, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Qualities, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive range of clinical skills relevant to role
• Competent in physical examination of ENT, Eye, GI, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Skin, and Musculoskeletal systems
• Skilled in suturing and wound management
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively
• Capable of safe and effective delegation
• Awareness of professional boundaries and adherence to NMC/HCPC standards
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, electronic)
• Empathetic approach to patient care
• Strong teamwork and MDT collaboration skills
• Understanding of high standards in Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 year post-qualification as an Emergency Practitioner (EP)
• Experience at Band 6/7 in Urgent and Emergency Care
• Proven autonomous practice in assessment and management of undifferentiated conditions

Desirable

• Experience in audit and service development
• Proven ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision
• Experience mentoring staff and students

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Level 1 Nurse (NMC) OR HCPC Registered Paramedic / Physiotherapist
• Minor Injuries qualification (Level 6 or above)
• Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (Level 6 or above)
• X-ray interpretation (IRMER certified)
• Image interpretation (Red Dot Course)
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Management / Leadership qualification
• Evidence of CPD or training at Masters level
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Mentorship qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Partnership of East London Co-operatives (PELC) Ltd

Address

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description , profile supplement and person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE at grade 4 or above in English Language, or Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy (or equivalent)
• GCSE at grade 4 or above in Mathematics, or Key Skills at level 2 in numeracy (or equivalent)
• oNVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a related subject

Desirable

• oFull UK manual driving licence
• oBereavement Support training (CRUSE or SANDS)

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of legal requirements and Trust Policies in relation to bereavement services.

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of computer systems and databases.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Practical Bereavement Support
• Experience of dealing with members of the public

Desirable

• Experience of practical issues relating to bereavement support within the NHS 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.

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description is available but ideally the candidate would have experience, or a willingness to develop skills in :

· Management of LTCs - Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, COPD

· Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs and those presenting for cervical cytology consultations

· Travel advice and vaccinations

· Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations

· Hypertension Management

· Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry

· Wound care, ulcer care and Doppler assessment

· Removal of Sutures

· New Patient Medicals and Urinalysis

· ECG recordings

· Venepuncture

· Ear syringing

· Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

· Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

· Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

· Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

· Supporting housebound long term condition reviews and vaccination programmes such as Covid and Influenza

· Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

· Participate in the support and supervision of students and junior nursing staff in clinics. Referring any concerns or development needs to their mentor or clinical service manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Membership of a professional body
• Experience and / or qualifications in venepuncture, taking and interpreting blood pressures, ECG and wound care
• Ear irrigation qualification or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Post registration study in topics allied to general practice
• Basic/advanced certificate in life support
• Experience and / or qualifications in vaccinations and immunisations
• Experience in chronic disease management or a willingness to undertake training in these areas if don't already possess qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Insight and understanding of current NHS issues in nursing and the NHS
• Interest and basic knowledge in long-term conditions
• Demonstrate an understanding of audit
• Computer skills
• Undertaken mentorship training
• Awareness of the national service framework guidelines
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care setting
• Computer skills
• Undertaken mentorship training
• Awareness of the national service framework guidelines
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues

Skills & Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
• Good team player
• Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
• Punctual time keeper

Desirable

• Flexibility for cover
• Positive role model
• Uses initiative
• Gets on well with people at all levels
• Experience in using SystmOne clinical system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Warrengate Medical Centre

Address

Upper Warrengate

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain patients personal hygiene and appearance.

To assist with eating and drinking.

To assist with toileting and with (access to) toilet facilities.

To help to make patients as comfortable as possible.

To help patients to make the best of whatever time they have left, in whatever way they can.

To support patients, and their relatives, as they approach end of life.

To inform registered nurses of any significant changes in patients conditions.

To signpost patients and relatives to other appropriate hospice services.

Assist registered nursing staff in aspects of technical care and record keeping, e.g. taking and recording vital signs i.e. temperature, pulse, and respiration, urine testing and obtaining specimens.

Exchange factual information with, and offer support as appropriate to patients, their families and carers and professional colleagues.

Maintain accurate and timely paper and electronic records of patient care delivered in accordance with guidance and training provided.

Ensure that confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.

Assist with care after death.

Assist with clinical procedures following appropriate training.

Be aware of the health, safety and wellbeing of self, staff, patients and all others on hospice property and comply with the St Giles Hospice Health and Safety Policy.

Utilise educational opportunities to facilitate learning in the clinical environment. Participate in education and training activities as required.

Be aware of, and comply with all manner of St Giles Hospice policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines alongside observing a personal duty of care when using equipment or handling patients valuables.

Undertake other duties as may be required, and which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

Learn new skills associated with the role.

Co-operate with, and communicate clearly and professionally, any changes that may affect patient care to the nurse in charge of the Inpatient Unit, or to the nurse in charge via another registered nurse.

Work with and support voluntary staff in the provision of care as directed.

Supervise, where appropriate, less experienced Healthcare Assistants.

Just so you know:

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit https://www.stgileshospice.com/privacy-policy/

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good standard of education
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience in palliative care or oncology
• Some understanding of caring for patients in a palliative care environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT Literate
• Compassionate
• Ability to be confidential

Other requirements

Essential

• Valid driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake study if required

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic
• Team player
• Able to work under pressure
• Collaborative
• Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Values

Essential

• Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

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

St Giles Hospice

Address

Fisherwick Road

Whittington

Lichfield

Staffordshire

WS14 9LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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