Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy services to outpatients within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service and develop a good working partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality SACT service is provided to patients.. To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions in accordance with all departmental, Trust national and international standards, procedures and policies. To be responsible for the delivery and development of an out-patient clinical practice,

Provides expert professional advice to patients/clients, carers, and staff, working in partnerships with patients, families, and other professionals to formulate robust care pathways that are ethically sound and in the interest of the patients.

To be an independent prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with the relevant consultants.

Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of clinical haematology to enable collaboration with other practitioners and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per hospital policy if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans; management options and discusses details of prognosis including palliative care if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

To work closely with and provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

To contribute to the development, of and maintenance of the peripheral site pharmacy provision on the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service unit in conjunction with The Mid Cheshire NHS trust pharmacy services and the Christie Trust NHS and third-party providers responsible for supplying supportive care medication and SACT including clinical trial medications, where appropriate.

To work with the peripheral site clinical trials pharmacist, where appropriate on development of site initiation on existing trials and other trial related activities, as required To provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service. Ensure patient centered care and that the use of medicines is optimised. This will include:

Taking drug histories on admission/ completion of medicines reconciliation Review of medication to ensure its safe and effective use Review of medication in line with interpretation of appropriate results of investigations Therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate Patient education about their medicines Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings Development of evidence-based treatment protocols for use within individual departments or Trust wide Facilitate the implementation of local and national guidelines Influencing prescribers, encourage formulary compliance where appropriate. Demonstrating professional accountability to patients

To conduct appropriate drug use reviews within oncology as determined by the Medicines Management Group or individual departments.

To assist consultants within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service in the preparation of new drug requests/ unlicensed drug applications for submission to the drug and therapeutics committee

To monitor the Christie Haeamtology @ Leighton drug expenditure regarding haematology services assessing any financial pressures. Identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the setting of the drugs budget, including new prescribing practice (horizon scanning) and report to Director of pharmacy, Lead Haematology pharmacists and Clinical Haematology Service Manager

To attend relevant MDT meetings, relevant specialist pharmacy groups and contribute to meetings relevant to the designated disease group as appropriate.

To communicate with general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the supply of unusual or non-standard medicines.

To participate in service evaluation and future initiatives, audit, record clinical interventions and activity data.

Contributes to the education program to all health care professionals in informal and formal settings relating to haematology practice. This will be training and education locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., presenting at meetings, study days, conferences).

Acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others To undertake clinical audit and practice research as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process within the designated disease group and clinical pharmacy service.

To support, develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines and standard operating procedures both within the clinical pharmacy service and the haematology unit. Reviewing evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with fellow healthcare professionals, in order to advance the safe, clinical effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for patients.

To be aware of the processes surrounding the maintenance of local and national databases surrounding medication use related to the haematology service including immunoglobulins.

To ensure compliance with the Trust patient safety schemes.

To ensure appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents and contribute to relevant audits as required.. Represent the haematology service at appropriate clinical unit and divisional meetings including peripheral site MDT group meetings on request.

To monitor and interpret published evidence and computer reports of drug usage, to use this data to report to the lead clinicians and Director of Pharmacy, implementing agreed policies aimed at improving patient outcomes and containing drug expenditure.

To support the Electronic Prescribing process across the Trust.

To support the designated cancer disease group through the development and implementation of electronic prescribing for outpatients.

To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Facilitate effective communication about relevant pharmacy issues to clinicians and senior managers and the identification of opportunities for development of pharmacy services to match identified services and care needs.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Plan.

In conjunction with the Lead Haematology Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist in Clinical Services, to establish processes for the setting of standards of care, identifying the risks involved and implement changes that need to occur to achieve these.

To identify and report any systemic or preventable errors associated with medicines within the Cancer Centre Services Division and facilitate learning.

General Duties

To assist and participate in the development, implementation and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks

Together with colleagues to be involved in the maintenance of cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services and to participate in their regular review and development.

To represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.

To provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. To participate in the clinical training of pharmacists and foundation year trainee pharmacists if required.

To be responsible for the clinical screening/review of SACT prescriptions for designated patient groups, including clinical trial prescriptions and to clinically screen/ review in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

To give advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of drugs to patients, medical / nursing staff and other colleagues. To provide written information as necessary.

To follow local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.

To identify own training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. To undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by the Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration hospital pharmacy experience within oncology and/or haemato-oncology
• Financial awareness and drug budgets
• Providing medicines information and advice
• Screening/ reviewing prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
• Training or teaching pharmacy/nursing/medical staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Audit or research work.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and presentation skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire
• Networking amongst internal and external professional/organisation
• Able to work efficiently and use own initiative and have good time management
• Work within and always promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

• Project implementation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base in clinical hematology and haemato oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Quality clinical governance and risk assessment abilities
• Patient and customer focus
• Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates clinical governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Operational Service Delivery

Support the delivery of domestic and deep clean services in line with service specifications, Trust procedures and the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained to deliver high quality services, including reactive and emergency cleaning responses. Coordinate daily work allocation, cleaning schedules and rotas to ensure continuity and consistency of service delivery. Participate in and support rapid response and emergency cleaning requirements as required. Ensure services are delivered efficiently, making effective use of resources while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Provide day to day supervision, guidance and support to domestic and deep clean staff, and support Domestic Supervisors in the effective management of their teams. Promote positive performance, attendance, conduct and wellbeing in line with Trust policies and the NHS People Promise. Support staff induction, training, ongoing development and refresher training to ensure competence, compliance and service continuity. Support the training of clinical teams in relation to cleaning responsibilities, in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. Conduct return to work discussions and attendance support processes, including phased returns, risk assessments, Occupational Health referrals and staff wellbeing initiatives, liaising with the Deputy Support Services Manager as appropriate. Arrange and conduct stages of the management of attendance process in accordance with Trust policy and procedures. Support recruitment activities using the Trusts e recruitment system (Trac), including shortlisting, coordination of interviews and onboarding processes, in line with Trust guidance. Undertake regular one to one meetings and development reviews with Domestic Supervisors and domestic/deep clean staff to support performance, development and engagement. Foster an inclusive, respectful and supportive working environment that values diversity, promotes equality and complies with Trust Equality and Diversity Policy.

Monitor cleaning standards through routine audits, inspections and electronic monitoring systems, working in partnership with Infection Prevention and Control teams. Ensure timely follow up of audit actions and contribute to service improvements where standards fall below expected levels. Undertake regular ward and departmental visits to monitor quality, address concerns and provide operational support. Contribute to investigations and responses to complaints, incidents and feedback related to cleaning services, identifying learning opportunities and supporting continuous improvement.

Act as a point of contact for operational cleaning matters, responding to enquiries in a professional, courteous and timely manner. Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, visitors and stakeholders to support service delivery and maintain positive working relationships. Work collaboratively with clinical and non clinical teams to support cleaning requirements and service developments. Hold service meetings, toolbox talks and staff briefings to ensure clear communication, engagement and awareness.

Deliver or support operational training, including the safe use of cleaning equipment, products and approved cleaning procedures. Provide guidance and advice to staff to support safe working practices, health and safety compliance and service quality. Maintain own knowledge, skills and mandatory training requirements, including the effective use of IT and electronic monitoring systems relevant to the role.

Ensure staff work in compliance with health and safety legislation, COSHH requirements and local risk assessments. Support the reporting, investigation and follow up of incidents and near misses using Trust reporting systems. Promote a culture of safety and take appropriate action to address unsafe practices or environments, escalating concerns where required.

Support the management of stock control, ordering and distribution of cleaning consumables and equipment. Ensure equipment is used correctly, maintained appropriately and reported promptly for repair or servicing as required. Contribute to the accurate completion and maintenance of departmental records, including rotas, stock usage and operational documentation.

Work within Trust and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, using initiative to resolve routine operational issues. Escalate complex, sensitive or high risk issues to the Deputy Support Services Manager as appropriate.

The role requires regular movement across clinical and nonclinical areas of the Trust. The post holder may occasionally work in demanding environments, including checking or supporting cleaning in patient care areas requiring enhanced infection prevention measures, and in areas with higher levels of dust or pest issues, supported by appropriate training and controls. Physical activity may include demonstrating cleaning techniques, operating cleaning equipment and handling supplies. The role involves managing competing priorities and responding to interruptions within a busy operational environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Cleaning, Facilities, Supervision or Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE (or equivalent) in English

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in cleaning and support services

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within cleaning, domestic, facilities or support services
• Experience of supervising staff, including rota allocation and service coordination
• Experience of maintaining service standards in a regulated or operational environment
• Experience managing attendance/wellbeing issues

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a healthcare or NHS environment

Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage routine performance or conduct issues in line with Trust policies
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment
• Basic IT skills relevant to the role (e.g. email, e-rostering, monitoring systems)

Desirable

• Familiar with Synbiotix monitoring systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• Cleaning methods, equipment and safe systems of work
• Infection Prevention and Control principles
• Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles

Desirable

• Awareness of National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness

Values

Essential

• Professional, reliable and flexible approach to work
• Supportive and inclusive management style
• Commitment to patient-focused services and high standards
• Demonstrates Trust values and behaviours, including respect and inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of champion diversity and inclusion

Others

Essential

• Must be able to work unsocial hours and demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

Domestics - E00235

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to clinical governance policy development and implementation and the embedding of new and existing systems and processes across the division.

Promote a culture of risk management across the division.

Work collaboratively to monitor and achieve divisional objectives, in relation to clinical governance processes and policies.

In conjunction with the management teams within the division, provide staff with expert advice as necessary on risk management, practice, service evaluation and audit.

Support divisional managers with the implementation of the clinical governance agenda, including the risk management strategy and contribute to the Corporate Clinical Governance and Risk Strategies as required.

Collaborate with the Trusts Quality & Standards Team to ensure governance and risk management processes are integrated with, and congruent to, corporate strategy.

Evaluate current practice in the division through standard setting and audit, promoting evidence-based practice, ensuring clinical leaders and managers are involved.

Lead and support others to lead the appropriate levels of incident investigations in the division.

Influence and contribute to the development and delivery of training and development for all members of the multi-professional teams in the division to enhance patient care and monitor the implementation and evaluation of the divisions training strategy in relation to risk management.

Leadership

Support the clinical governance manager with leading the provision and development of a specialist level of risk management support to the division and manage, in conjunction with lead clinicians, the implementation of the risk management objectives within the division.

Motivate and inspire others to create and maintain enthusiasm for the clinical governance agenda and a good working environment. Actively seek to improve the services provided.

Support the integration of research evidence into practice.

Support the divisional clinical governance manager and senior management team in collaboration with professional heads of service and consultant leads for clinical governance, review national guidelines, reports and recommendations, ensuring local action plans are devised to meet national recommendations. Monitor the implementation of such action plans, producing exception reports for the divisional board where necessary.

System Monitoring and Report Production

Review incident forms and risk assessments and analyse, identify and report significant risk trends and issues arising at a ward, department, specialty or divisional level. This involves receiving, analysing and presenting highly complex and sensitive information relating to incidents and complaints involving patients, members of the public and healthcare staff.

Assist the clinical governance manager in the preparation and presentation of timely written and verbal reports pertaining to risk as required for a variety of audiences including the divisional board and the Trust risk & quality governance committee. This information must be clear and succinct and focus management action towards key areas of risk.

Provide practical guidance to managers and staff regarding the population and use of the risk register as a tool to support all Trust staff to monitor progress made against risks identified.

In conjunction with lead clinicians, maintain and evaluate the risk register within the division, monitoring implementation of agreed actions and updating the register following quarterly review, escalating relevant issues to the divisional board as appropriate.

Incident Investigation

Lead investigations and support other staff in the division to investigate significant incidents and near misses with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that Trust-wide policy guiding investigations is followed and that action plans are developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed for effectiveness. Ensure that outstanding actions are escalated using the Trust systems and processes and present these findings back to the divisional board, executive review group and relevant staff groups.

Promote the dissemination of recommendations from reviews. Support the division in learning from reviews and feedback lessons learnt across the Trust and externally where appropriate.

Assist the clinical governance manager to provide expert advice on existing and new legislation and guidance and specific advice in the event of serious untoward incidents (SUIs). Facilitate root cause analysis meetings and alike, to following serious incidents and monitor the implementation of any recommendations arising from investigations, disseminate Trust wide learning and report internally and externally as appropriate.

Work closely with the health and safety manager and support the resolution of non-clinical risk issues where appropriate.

Service Improvement / Practice Development

In collaboration with lead nurses and other professional heads identify areas where professional practice could be improved and lead change in collaboration with other professionals to improve care.

Working in collaboration with the divisional management team, respond to patient views and external assessment to identify areas of potential practice development.

Work directly with clinical staff as required ensuring that practice standards are being implemented.

Ensure current clinical guidance, external reviews and accreditations are discussed and reviewed by senior clinicians within agreed time limits, consultation takes place with staff and/or patient groups and changes are communicated to staff.

Education

Facilitate a supportive, learning environment for practitioners.

Assist in the production of learning bulletins/newsletters, ensuring content provides clinical updates for staff; production is timely, and content is quality controlled.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Healthcare related subject.
• Current professional registration

Desirable

• Post basic qualification in leadership and/or management.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of expert professional/clinical knowledge in an area supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD.
• Experience of working clinically post registration.
• Evidence of involvement in the development of a program of care, protocols, and audit.
• Evidence of initiative-taking involvement in the development of clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills.
• Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be able to receive and present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large and influential groups.
• Negotiate with stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term periods and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Experience of project principles techniques or quality improvement programmes.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.

Knowledge

Essential

• Has the ability to manage conflicting views and reconciles inter and intra professional differences of opinion.
• Working knowledge of the Datix Risk Management system.
• Knowledge of Governance and Risk areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience.

Values

Essential

• Mental effort: To exert frequent concentration - responding to frequent changing operational pressures and to deal with service issues.
• Emotional effort: The post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and occasional highly distressing and emotional 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Senior Nursing & Governance - E01005

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We Listen, We Learn, We Lead:

*Contribute to, support and promote ECCH's, strategic direction, values and culture in relation to proactive and reactive services.

*Discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise, and to act as a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.

*Provide leadership and ensure effective management of the team through identified lines of responsibility within Primary Care Homes.

*Act as a resource for other health and social care professionals on matters relating to community nursing.

*Contribute to the management, coordination, development and audit of delegated caseloads in partnership with members of the team, to ensure the provision of high quality service to families, individuals, and groups within the community for the provision of their physical, social and psychological well-being.

*Participate in clinical supervision within Primary Care Home as required.

*Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards of care.

*Develop excellent internal and external networks in order to promote Primary Care Network.

*Contribute to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk assessment and management and clinical audit.

*Critically evaluate research findings, national guidelines and implement changes in clinical practice as appropriate.

*Create an environment conducive to effective working, respecting and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services.

*Actively manage, change and foster innovation within proactive and reactive care.

*To deputise for the Lead Nurse or Integrated Care Lead if required.

Work Together, Achieve Together:

*Work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Home to deliver proactive and reactive services.

*Work in collaboration with colleagues to develop care pathways for patients requiring a range of healthcare needs and reablement.

*Work collaboratively with residential care homes and communitycolleagues to promote high standards of care.

*Contribute to the review of current policies/ protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and outcomes for people requiring proactive and reactive services.

*Work collaboratively with the Primary Care Home Team and the training department to assess the clinical training needs of staff.

*To formulate an individualised management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills and utilizing a wide range of treatment skills in order to formulate a specialised programme of care. This will ensure patients meet their re-ablement goals and promote independence.

*To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and case management.

*To work collaboratively with colleagues in partner organisations towards a shared objective of seamless, patient-focussed service provision

My Accountability, My Responsibility:

*Plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities in a wide range of community settings to ensure best practice is delivered across your designated area of responsibility.

*To undertake a holistic assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills.

*Consistently identify deteriorating patients and evidence ability to escalate

*To oversee the coordination and case management of patients requiring out of hours support, and ensure appropriate follow up is arranged where neededTo provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of the service and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

*To assess mental capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack this capacity to consent to treatment.

*To assess for environmental aids and arrange for provision or provide advice on where aids can be obtained.

*Take responsibility for own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with role.

*Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence and, ensure all aspects of professional behaviour as required within professional code are followed at all times.

*Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy and professional standards for record keeping.

*To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports or letters.

*Take responsibility to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and Environmental Waste Regulations.

*Be responsible for understanding, following and implementing ECCH policies and procedures.

*Manage individual performance, reporting areas of concern and non--compliance to the Integrated Care Lead.

*Ensure staff compliance with ECCH risk management systems, proactively identifying risk, reporting and managing risk within area of responsibility.

Be Cost Conscious, Respect Or Resources:

*Take responsibility for the cost effective management and safe use of expensive clinical equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

*Contribute to the effective use of resources.

*Contribute to the evaluation of training programmes to support patients and carers gain the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain independence.

*All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

*Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

*Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• *BSc in Nursing Practice or equivalent
• *Evidence of continued professional development and a professional portfolio.
• *Leadership/ management qualification or willing to undertake
• *Health Coaching programme or willing to undertake

Desirable

• *Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing
• *Community Nurse Prescriber v100 /v150
• *Independent non- medical prescriber
• *Mentorship / Teaching and Assessing Course (ENB 998) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• *Experience working within a similar field of nursing/healthcare
• *Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• *Experience of working with frail older adults and awareness of the complex issues relating to this client group.

Desirable

• *Previous experience at band 6 level.
• *Clinical experience gained in a community/intermediate care setting.
• *Student supervision/clinical education
• *Experience of clinical audit
• *Experience of successful change management
• *Experience of facilitating clinical supervision

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• *Knowledge and understanding of the National Standards Framework for the Elderly (March 2001)
• *Ability to deal sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety.
• *Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients and be expected to respond immediately to interruptions.
• *Must have an understanding of the legal and ethical issues pertaining to nursing.
• *Leadership skills
• *Assessment and patient management skills
• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• *Negotiating and influencing skills
• *Good IT skills
• *Effective organisation and time management skills
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• *Able to work both collaboratively within a team and independently.
• *Able to contribute to team, service and organisational development.
• *Commitment to person centred, non-discriminatory practice.
• *Aware of requirements for confidentiality.
• *Forward thinking with excellent interpersonal skills.
• *Able to maintain judgment under pressure.
• *Able to maintain motivation, drive, enthusiasm.
• *Flexible approach to work and participate in various shift patterns.
• *Full UK driving licence
• *Due to the variety of community working, the ability will be needed to access a diverse range of properties to carry out assessments.
• *Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
• (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
• *Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as 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.

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 Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Beccles Hospital

St Mary's Road

Beccles

Suffolk

NR34 9NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical care for research participants, as delegated by PIs and research nurses, within the boundaries of own knowledge, competence and skill level.Ensure that all research is undertaken according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.Planning and organising day- to-day research and other activitiesConduct delegated data collection with participants, such as questionnaires and interviews.Collection of biological samples as required for the clinical protocol, this may include blood, urine, sputum etc.Preparation of sampling kits as described in study laboratory manuals, maintaining laboratory stock and shipping & tracking of research samples.Undertake research-related activities as required such as clinical observations and NEWS2, blood glucose monitoring, blood sampling (venepuncture and other venous access), PK sampling, cannulation and ECGs.Attend individual project meetings as required.Contribute to clinical and research governance processes, including adverse event and incident reporting, supporting any investigations.Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.Ensure all clinical activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.Evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be required to meet the clinical needs of the service.

Act as a point of contact for the core Research and Innovation team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to trial set up and general trial conduct.Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.Process trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines.Complete case report forms as per sponsor requirements, and liaise with clinical trial monitors to ensure the data sent is valid and their requirements are met at site monitoring visits.Cross check, confirm data and complete query resolution with sponsors and third parties in a timely manner.Completion of clinical trial specific databases with data from various sources such as questionnaires, hospital records and other electronic and paper sources.Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, archival tumour blocks, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to a clinical trial.If required attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team.Undertake general administrative tasks related to clinical trials as delegated by your line manager.Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.

Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or relevant experience

Desirable

• A research qualification / clinical research training
• Degree in science or health-related discipline
• National Care certificate (Christie Care Certificate)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a research environment Or Experience working in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Data management experience
• Clinical research experience
• phlebotomy skills

Skills

Essential

• IT skills. Experience of using Email, Excel, Word and Outlook

Desirable

• Evidence of IT training
• Intra-venous access training, or a willingness to undertake this

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of ICH "Good Clinical Practice"
• Knowledge and understanding of patient observations

Desirable

• Knowledge of the clinical trial process
• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer
• Knowledge of patient information systems

Vaues

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Melanoma - Q01060

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

301 Doddington Road

Wellingborough

Northamptonshire

NN8 2NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for Health Care Assistant to join a 20 bedded acute inpatient assessment unit for older adult service. New Spenser ward is a busy unit, the friendly and enthusiastic team aim to provide a holistic assessment and treatment for older adults, suffering from functional illness. New Spenser ward is based in Chertsey (St Peters Hospital Campus).

The position of the healthcare assistant is to ensure that service users needs are met and to assist team in maintaining high standards of care delivery. We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. Candidate will assist team to develop and achieve ward and organizational objectives. Candidate will participate in staff meetings and training and development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.

To be responsible & accountable for the assessment of clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

To demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a positive role model. To act as an information resource to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To liaise with all agencies involved in the care of clients within the unit.

Provide and promote the provision of a safe and effective service to clients, visitors & Staff. If you care for others without a second thought and are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a paid or unpaid carer.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Spenser Ward

St Peters Hospital Site Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

One Health is looking for a Consultant Spinal Surgeon to support and grow the One Health Groups Spinal team. The role will involve assessing and operating on NHS patients referred to One Health via the NHS e-Referral System. All surgeons who work with One Health will be subject to our onboarding process and approval from our Clinical Governance Lead. Practicing Privileges will be required to be obtained for each hospital where procedures are undertaken.

The work will be undertaken across a variety of locations, the Consultant must therefore be prepared to travel.

If you would like to join our team at One Health, please apply by uploading your CV or for more information, please contact Kiera Bunting via [email protected].

Please be aware we may close this vacancy on receipt of a high number of candidate applications.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You will have strong written/verbal communication in the English language.
• You will have experience of using Microsoft office packages, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Will have experience working within a similar role in a private or NHS setting.
• You should have a professional outlook, empathetic telephone manner and understand the importance of patient confidentiality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

One Health Group

Address

131 Psalter Lane

Sheffield

S11 8UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 in care OR the ability to undertake a period of Induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification;
• The ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales
• Ability to be able to complete self-protective/breakaway training (certified/accredited) during induction

Desirable

• Level 2 vocational qualification in a relevant health care related subject
• Certified/accredited self-protective/breakaway training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations. Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility and performing other manual tasks

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Central Area - Ablett Unit

Rhyl

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 in care OR the ability to undertake a period of Induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification;
• The ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales

Desirable

• Level 2 vocational qualification in a relevant health care related subject

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Rhyl

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To hold a caseload of complex assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a specialised, conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.

To provide direct specialist therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.

Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework

To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

To be responsible for the authorising of referrals to children and Young Peoples services, including urgent referrals

To participate directly in the teams duty rotas and provide support and guidance to other colleagues undertaking the role.

To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients

To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings.

To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers

To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge

To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.

To provide consultation, advice and guidance to colleagues and their team this is underpinned by theoretical specialist knowledge. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network.

Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.

Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and the Trust safeguarding policies

Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.

To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.

To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent Core Professional qualification (evidence of study at degree level or higher)
• Evidence of CPD/Short courses in relation to LD/ASC
• Maintained registration with relevant professional body

Desirable

• Clinical Examination and Diagnostics (or working towards)
• First line management qualification
• LD/ASC Qualification
• Evidence of PBS Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management and clinical leadership
• Experience of successful multi-agency working
• Evidence of influencing, motivating and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care
• Evidence of being able to communicate complex, sensitive information and advice on healthcare toCYP and Families/Carers and colleagues
• Awareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy, inclusive of annual health checks.
• Experience of having made reasonable adjustments to support care delivery

Desirable

• Experience of delivering education and training programmes in specialist area (LD/ASC)

Skills

Essential

• IT literate
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and analyse complex data
• Risk assessment skills
• Ability to network with multidisciplinary colleagues
• Self-management and motivation skills
• Report writing skills
• Confidence to challenge poor practice and ability to address difficult issues
• Ability to travel to work across boundaries

Desirable

• Research skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration/qualification experience in specialist area (LD/ASC)
• Awareness of current national and local agenda in NHS and Social Care
• Understanding of THRIVE model
• Understanding/awareness of Dynamic Support Register/Database
• Strong working understanding of Equality Act (2010) and the application of its principles

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Alders

12 Birch Ave

Warrington

WA2 9TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Staff Nurse within the Pre Assessment Service, you will play a key role in ensuring patients are clinically prepared and optimised for surgery and treatment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care through comprehensive pre-operative assessments, identifying and managing clinical risks while supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey.

You will be responsible for assessing patients prior to admission, providing advice and reassurance, coordinating investigations and collaborating with consultants, surgeons, anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals to facilitate safe and effective patient pathways.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-assessment consultations for patients undergoing surgical procedures and treatment.
• Complete clinical evaluations, risk assessments and associated documentation in line with organisational policies and professional standards.
• Undertake clinical procedures including phlebotomy, ECG recording, patient observations and other relevant assessments.
• Review medical histories, medications and diagnostic results to identify potential risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Carry out telephone triage assessments and determine when face-to-face review or further investigation is required.
• Liaise effectively with consultants, surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are optimally prepared for admission.
• Coordinate and facilitate pre-operative investigations and referrals as required.
• Provide patients and their families with information, education and support to ensure they understand the planned treatment pathway.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records in accordance with professional, legal and organisational requirements.
• Recognise, escalate and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or identified clinical concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, service development projects, audits and patient experience activities.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and support compliance with infection prevention, health and safety and governance requirements.
• Act as a professional role model, demonstrating excellent communication and patient advocacy at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote continuity of care and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

• Maintain active NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Demonstrate accountability for clinical practice and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Ensure care is delivered in line with evidence-based practice, organisational policies and relevant clinical guidelines.
• Participate in mandatory training, competency assessments and appraisal processes.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, learning and clinical excellence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Previous experience working within a surgical nursing environment.
• Competency in phlebotomy and ECG recording.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a Pre Assessment or Pre-Operative Assessment setting.
• Experience undertaking telephone triage assessments.
• Knowledge of perioperative patient pathways.
• Experience participating in audit, quality improvement or service development initiatives.

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Christie Private Care

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC Registration

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

Market Cross Surgery

Address

Market Cross Surgery

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 in care OR the ability to undertake a period of Induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification;
• The ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales

Desirable

• Level 2 vocational qualification in a relevant health care related subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us
• Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
• No night shifts.
• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 10th September 2026.

You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.

For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.

Session visits and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 21 September 2026 and 23 September 2026, respectively, subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of dealing with the public.
• Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
• Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Norwich Team Base

Norwich

United Kingdom

NR6 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical medication reviews for patients both in person and via telephone, with single or multiple long term conditions where medicines optimisation is required

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals or intermediate care and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge and to reduce risk of readmission.

To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the practice where appropriate

To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance

To maintain full and complete records of all patient contacts using appropriate clinical templates and coding

To undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendations where appropriate.

Provide independent information to patients regarding medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate

Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing and help ensure practices prescribe in accordance with local guidelines and formulary

To identify areas of clinical risk at network level and make recommendations to support the introduction of new working practices that will optimise the quality of prescribing and make more efficient use of network resources.

To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development

Work with the practice to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, which is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) + 1 year pre-registration training.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
• Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management
• Awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-terms conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber status
• Membership Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA)
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Able to gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care / general practice
• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing. Analyse and interpret complex prescribing information and present information in a clear way
• Able to plan, manage, monitor and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions

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

Crossley Street Surgery

Address

Crossley Street Surgery

Crossley Street

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS22 6RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Referrals

Process referrals generated by GPs and other clinicians accurately and promptly.

Use the NHS e-Referral Service e-RS and other appropriate referral systems.

Process and manage Advice & Guidance requests.

Ensure referrals are directed to the appropriate service and pathway.

Check referral documentation for completeness and identify missing information.

Liaise with clinicians where clarification or additional clinical information is required.

Monitor and action rejected, returned or incomplete referrals.

Follow up referrals where necessary to support continuity of patient care.

Maintain accurate records of referrals and actions taken within the patient's clinical record.

Liaise with hospitals, community services and other healthcare providers regarding referrals.

Respond appropriately to patient enquiries relating to the progress or administration of their referral.

Recognise urgent referrals and ensure these are processed in accordance with practice procedures and appropriate timescales.

Medical Secretarial Duties

Provide an efficient secretarial service to GPs and other members of the clinical team.

Prepare, type and process clinical correspondence, referral letters and other documentation.

Process incoming and outgoing clinical correspondence appropriately.

Ensure documentation is attached, filed and recorded accurately within the clinical system.

Deal with telephone calls and correspondence from hospitals and other healthcare organisations.

Support clinicians with administrative queries relating to secondary care and community services.

Maintain effective electronic filing and administrative systems.

Patient Communication

Communicate with patients professionally, sensitively and courteously.

Assist patients with appropriate administrative enquiries regarding their referrals.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Escalate clinical concerns or queries to an appropriate clinician rather than providing clinical advice.

General Practice Administration

Work collaboratively with the wider administrative, reception and clinical teams.

Provide appropriate administrative support during periods of absence or increased workload.

Attend relevant practice meetings and training as required.

Follow practice policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.

Contribute to the development and improvement of administrative and referral processes.

Identify referral or administrative issues that may present a risk to patient safety and escalate these appropriately.

Confidentiality and Information Governance

The postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare organisations. All information must be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and NHS information governance requirements.

Safeguarding

The postholder must recognise their responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk and comply with the practice's safeguarding policies and training requirements.

Health and Safety

The postholder must comply with the practice's Health and Safety policies and procedures and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The postholder will support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.

Training and Development

Complete all mandatory training required by the practice.

Maintain knowledge relevant to the role, including changes to NHS referral systems and pathways.

Participate in appraisal and performance review.

Undertake additional training where required.

Flexibility

This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post following discussion with the Practice Manager.