Job description

Job responsibilities

• The Department of Blood Sciences is comprised of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Immunology.
• The Blood Sciences Department is located at both the Freeman and RVI hospital sites whilst providing a service to the whole Trust and to Primary Care as well as being a regional and national reference laboratory for other Trusts.
• The post holder will manage all technical staff in Blood Sciences (Senior BMS, BMS, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, Senior Healthcare Science Assistants, Healthcare Science Assistants (HCSA) and clerical staff).
• The post holder is responsible for the provision of an effective scientific service within the Blood Sciences Department, to The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other NHS Trusts and other users of the service. This will involve using highly developed knowledge and organisational skills and the post holder will be the lead specialist in that field (shown in the organisation chart).
• To provide specialised scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service.
• Routinely operate laboratory equipment, including microscopy where necessary, reporting all appropriate specimens and referring any abnormalities on for medical opinion.
• To provide a patient focussed service in relevant wards and clinics. This involves capillary or venous phlebotomy services and providing a near patient testing service so that immediate results are issued for action by clinical staff.
• To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures - including those on "High Risk" specimens - are performed accurately and efficiently and judgement used in determining if further tests / procedures are necessary.
• To use advanced levels of knowledge and experience to coordinate activity in all laboratory and point of care areas whilst directing other staff members.
• To assess all blood and body fluid samples and report all cases not requiring medical opinion.
• To undertake internal and external quality control of all aspects of the Blood Sciences test repertoire to ensure highest quality of service from all performed tests.
• To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated macroscopically and microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
• To ensure that the performance of laboratory equipment within the section complies with standards and in the event of failure or mal-function takes prompt and appropriate action to ensure continued running of the section.
• To ensure that Blood Sciences conforms to all internally and externally defined quality standards.
• To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Accredited Degree
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Further specialist qualification (Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical Science/Masters degree)

Desirable

• Management qualification

SKILLS

Essential

• Evidence of effective leadership skills
• Strong analytical, organisational and planning skills
• Able to understand complex problems quickly and to identify workable solutions
• Evidence of effective team building skills
• Ability to multitask
• Good hand eye co-ordination

Desirable

• Keyboard and IT related skills

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience in a Senior BMS role with supervisory responsibilities in a Blood Sciences related discipline
• Extensive experience and in depth specialist knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology or Immunology
• Broad experience of all the main sections of a Blood Sciences related discipline
• Promote and partake in Continuous Professional Development
• Firm understanding of UKAS accreditation requirements
• Experience of implementing automation in Blood Sciences
• Experience of writing SOPs
• Experience of quality issues in Blood Sciences (Audit, EQA & IQC)
• Practical experience of management
• Experience in training
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety issues
• Experience of problem solving and maintaining and trouble shooting equipment
• Sound working knowledge of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with grievance procedures
• Experience of Appraisal system
• Experience of stock control
• Experience of and training in undertaking staff appraisals

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology patients.

• To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of Obstetrics & Gynaecology patients requiring admission, investigations, or surgery.

• To undertake duties within the agreed job plan. (Refer to job description to view sample job plan)

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

To support with teaching and training of junior medical staff.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualifications in any obstetrics and gynaecology sub-specialty e.g. Hysteroscopy, ATSMs

Experience

Essential

• 4 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable

• Previous experience as a specialty doctor

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered R.G.N. (Registered General Nurse) or ODP. (Operating Department Practitioner)

Desirable

• First degree in Nursing/ Professional Practice / Health & Social Care or similar
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in the Endoscopy setting with post qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Can demonstrate experience of leading a team and/ or instigating change within the workplace.
• Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage own time and workload prioritising accordingly
• Able to demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Evidence of the ability to lead, manage, coordinate, delegate and motivate an Endoscopy team and review performance.
• Understanding of the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
• Experience of mentorship and an ability to identify learning and development needs.
• Evidence of up to date knowledge of relevant issues related to practice and education at local and national level

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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 Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Theatre Manager | Theatres | Full Time | Permanent | Hull and East Riding

Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital are now recruiting for a Theatre Manager to lead the team as their head of department. This is a full time, permanent position and would ideally suit someone with previous Theatre experience looking for the next step in their career or and experienced Theatre Manager looking for a new challenge.

Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital is based in Anlaby, near Humber Bridge and the hospital provides care for patients across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. Our hospital offers a range of services and procedures including orthopaedic, general surgery, weight loss surgery, eye surgery and cosmetic surgery. Other services include, radiology - MRI and CT and physiotherapy. We believe it's our people that really set us apart, we work with the very best medical professionals and our colleagues are an attentive and highly experienced team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide appropriate clinical and managerial leadership throughout the department.
• Act as a role model and mentor to clinical staff providing advice and support to others to promote good practice consistent with legislation and Spire Healthcare's policies.
• Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
• Identify, develop and support opportunities for improvements in operating department practices as highlighted through evidence, research-based practice and national standards. - Delegate appropriate activities to other staff and ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure that Clinical Governance and Risk management are embedded within daily practice.
• Promote best evidence-based practice within own scope of practice. - Achievement of the theatre budget and specific Key Performance Indicators
• Work with others to optimise theatre utilisation in relation to booked operating sessions and availability to meet the demands of elective work, taking action with regards under-utilisation of lists as appropriate
• Manage staff rosters in the most efficient way to meet demand, whilst maintaining compliance with the Agency staff KPI on the Clinical Scorecard and balancing the use of overtime
• Ensure hat effective systems are in place to manage stocks according to financial instructions, efficient utilisation, intelligent ordering and to work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance with the above.
• Ensure all audits/reviews of the departments and their performance are undertaken and implement action plans in response to findings.
• Seek and employ innovative methods of improving service delivery in line with the 5 (HIW) Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE); always aiming to achieve Good and Outstanding.
• Ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
• Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies. - Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration
• Significant leadership experience within a large, busy theatre environment
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable experience driving service improvement and operational efficiency
• Positive, collaborative approach with a strong team-focused ethic
• Enthusiastic, proactive and energetic leadership style

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: - Driving clinical excellence - Doing the right thing - Caring is our passion - Keeping it simple - Delivering on our promises - Succeeding and celebrating together - Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• * Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety
• * Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• * Demonstrable experience driving service improvement and operational efficiency
• * Positive, collaborative approach with a strong team-focused ethic
• * Enthusiastic, proactive and energetic leadership style
• * Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and staff experience
• * Significant leadership experience within a large, busy theatre environment
• * Proven ability to lead, manage and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams
• * Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Lowfield Rd, Anlaby, Hull

Kingston Upon Hull

HU10 7AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

******We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.

This role has been assigned occupation code (2237 Nurse & 2113 Biomedical scientist) using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance, it is strongly unlikely that the criteria required to support Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be met for this vacancy.

For further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Your Job GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in a relevant setting
• Experience of senior healthcare roles, leading teams and ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
• Experience designing and delivering healthcare training programmes, including simulation exercises and competency based education.
• Experience conducting audits, evaluating training effectiveness, and reporting findings to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration with extensive transfusion knowledge and current NMC registration or relevant professional body
• Educated to master's level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience, post- graduate or post registration study and/or courses

Desirable

• Recognised leadership/mentoring/coaching course
• SPOT experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of current best practice in transfusion therapy
• Understanding of healthcare governance frameworks and experience in developing and implementing policies for emergency preparedness and response.
• Ability to identify training gaps and deliver evidence-based education to both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Ability to provide pastoral support, adapting as necessary
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
• The ability to communicate with a range of different people within the organisation and present information in a way that is easy to understand to effectively engage with people
• Able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
• IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as; Excel, PowerPoint etc

Desirable

• Experience of investigating clinical incidents and near misses associated with transfusion practice.
• Experience of identifying and managing clinical risks associated with transfusion practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's Hospital

Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.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.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Language skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwilli General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner -registered with NMC or HPC
• UK Recognised Anaesthetic course (for nurses wanting to practice Anaesthetics)
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Teaching & assessing qualification
• laser training

Experience

Essential

• Up to date clinical knowledge Experience in an acute setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in a perioperative environment
• Ability to supervise and motivate others

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work in Theatres with minimum supervision following achievement of set objectives within 3-6 months
• Planning, delivering and evaluating care
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Able to work using own initiative and be self-motivated
• Proven communication skills both orally and in writing
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

Desirable

• oParticipates in research and audit

Other factors / Special circumstances

Essential

• Adaptable
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work a rota of mixed shifts as the service requires.
• Basic IT skills to use different IT packages such as Word & Outlook

Desirable

• Awareness of current healthcare developments appropriate to area
• Awareness of Care Models and Care Planning in Surgical Environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care to the patients of Heaton Mersey Medical Practice, working within the NHS framework and adhering to GMC guidelines. As a valued member of the clinical team, you will contribute to ongoing practice development, maintain excellent clinical standards, and work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of our patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in line with GMS/PMS contract requirements

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations

• Manage acute, chronic and minor illness presentations

• Carry out home visits when clinically appropriate

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using EMIS Web

• Issue prescriptions and manage medication reviews in line with best practice

• Interpret and act on diagnostic test results appropriately

• Participate in the management of long-term conditions and QOF delivery

• Support the practice with enhanced services and local incentive schemes

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff

• Attend and contribute to regular clinical and team meetings

• Assist in training and supervision of medical students and junior staff (if applicable)

• Participate in audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives

• Engage with the local Primary Care Network (PCN) where relevant

• Complete tasks and referrals in a timely and safe manner

• Provide appropriate documentation for patient reports, insurance, and other third-party requests

• Follow up on communications from secondary care and community services

• Maintain full GMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements

• Participate in annual appraisals and maintain a personal development plan

• Attend appropriate CPD events and in-house training

• Engage in peer review and reflective practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

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

Heaton Mersey Medical Practice

Address

460 Didsbury Road

Heaton Mersey

Stockport

Cheshire

SK4 3BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• No night shifts.
• TOIL (Time off in Lieu)
• Opportunities to work in other areas/specialisms.
• Facilitating donation
• 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: 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 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 Sunday 6th September 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview and an optional session visit. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 22nd September 2026, subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult
• Hold a full and valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate leadership qualities and understand the principles of best practice to deliver high quality care.
• Have experience of supporting the professional development of others.
• Have an understanding of clinical audit and research.
• Have experience of supporting improvements and change in practice.
• Have an awareness of patient safety initiatives and risk management.
• Have experience of working with Information Technology such as hand-held devices and Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

West End Donor Centre

London

United Kingdom

W1W 8NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Type letters, reports and associated documentation as required.
• Liaise with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently and in the required format.
• Manage all enquiries in an effective manner
• Manage and action all incoming emails
• Accurately input and update data in the patient's healthcare records as necessary
• Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers/patients queries appropriately
• Manage all administrative queries as necessary including Docman and EMIS tasks and rapid access and reports.
• Run system searches including ERS Worklists, and report on outstanding referrals, ensuring patient records and referring GPs are kept up to date.
• Process and transcribe orthopaedic clinic dictations on Lexacom
• Support all clinical staff with general administration tasks as requested.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a GP Practice or healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a busy environment working to tight deadlines
• Experience working in an environment with direct patient contact

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
• Knowledge of the NHS e-Referral Service
• Knowledge of EMIS, Lexacom and Docman
• Knowledge of local hospitals

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Excellent attention to detail and literacy skills
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
• Flexibility and confidentiality
• Strong IT skills

Desirable

• Minute taking

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum Grade C (4) GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Medical Secretary Course/Diploma
• Medical Terminology Course

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

116 Kings Road

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 5RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parksurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out assessments of a child or young persons mental health needs and associated risk when required including deliberate self-harm assessments.

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions and to be responsible of the management of own caseload from referral to discharge.

To work jointly with staff from other agencies in direct work with children and young people and their families.

To assess child safeguarding issues for each case. To practice within local safeguarding guidelines, sharing and directly referring on concerns when appropriate and participating in multi-agency safeguarding conferences.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ registration

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification (eg clinical psychology, mental health nursing, social work, family therapy)
• Maintenance of appropriate professional registration (ie HCPC, UKCP, NMC)

Desirable

• Additional post qualification training in assessment and therapeutic approaches in a specialist area relevant to CAMHS.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of delivering evidence based therapeutic interventions preferably with children and adolescents
• Experience of risk assessment and management preferably with children and young people. Including those who are suicidal and present a risk to self and/or others.
• Knowledge of working together arrangements in particular, Children in Need assessments Clinical Risk assessment and Child Protection guidelines
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism including knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health. Ability to use this.

Skills

Essential

• Able to work collaboratively with partner agencies and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to work with children, young people and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kingswood Hub

Alma Road, Kingswood

Bristol

BS15 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients attending the practice, working in line with professional standards, national and local clinical guidance, practice policies and their own scope of competence.

Key responsibilities will include:

Clinical care

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients across the practice population
• Undertake holistic assessments and provide patient-centred care
• Carry out long-term condition reviews in line with national, local and practice guidance
• Support patients with diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other nurse-appropriate long-term conditions
• Encourage self-care, lifestyle change and shared decision-making
• Undertake routine nursing procedures, injections, venepuncture, urinalysis and blood pressure monitoring
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with current protocols and patient group directions, where applicable
• Undertake cervical screening
• Provide health promotion, screening and prevention advice

Long-term condition management

• Work towards, or maintain, competence across the general range of practice nurse long-term condition reviews
• Recognise when patients require GP, pharmacist or specialist input and refer appropriately
• Support QOF, recalls, reviews and chronic disease registers
• Use appropriate templates, coding and clinical documentation to support safe care and practice performance

Team working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physician associate colleagues, administration teams and external services
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues
• Support continuity, safe handover and joined-up care
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and supportive team culture

Governance, safety and quality

• Maintain accurate, clinical records
• Work within NMC professional standards and the post holders own scope of practice
• Follow practice policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, safeguarding, chaperoning and confidentiality
• Participate in audit, learning events, significant event reviews and quality improvement where appropriate
• Complete mandatory training and take part in appraisal and continuing professional development

Flexibility

• Work across Eccleston and Croston (if required)
• Support seasonal campaigns, including flu and any other vaccination programmes
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of competence, depending on service need

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification
• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration with a valid PIN
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to general practice nursing
• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Diabetes, asthma, COPD or cardiovascular disease training

Desirable

• Cervical cytology qualification
• Long-term condition management training
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Contraception or womens health training
• Travel health training

Experience

Essential

• Reliable and adaptable
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Able to prioritise workload safely
• Good attention to detail
• Kind, professional and patient focused approach

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of using Emis

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

The Village Surgeries, Croston and Eccleston

Address

Doctors Lane

Eccleston

Leyland

PR7 5RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

We are a busy, 21,000 general practice in beautiful Stratford upon Avon looking for a HCA with a flexible approach, can-do attitude and a strong commitment to the aims and values of primary care to join our friendly, professional team. The practice has a good CQC rating in all areas and prides itself on maintaining high standards of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified HCA Level 3 or above

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

Trinity Court Surgery

Address

Trinity Court Surgery

Arden Street

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes

1. To develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me

1. To manage and prioritise your own caseload in accordance with the needs, Teldoc priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload

1. To have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of this SPLW role

1. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role using expert knowledge within the SPLW areas and to promote social prescribing and its role in self-management

1. To work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured

1. To build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing

1. To ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to EMIS system and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements with the CCG

1. To liaise with the practices and, where practicable, to standardise the social prescribing process across the PCN

1. To work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care

1. To be proactive in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach

1. To meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures giving people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me and building trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. The role requires working from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets

1. To be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches

1. To help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and well-being such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities

1. To help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards

1. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

1. To work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan s. Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, to help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate

1. To forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available

1. To work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities

1. To work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present

1. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will oversee a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control, as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

Equality and diversity:

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

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

Personal/Professional development:

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

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

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with own and other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Other Duties: This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity in which the post holder will be expected to participate. It may be reviewed and amended according to the changing needs of the Practice. Changes will be undertaken in discussion with the post holder.

Safeguarding:

The Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Infection Control:

As an employee you have a responsibility to abide by all Infection Control Guidelines provided by the Practice.

Probationary Period:

This post is subject to the requirements of a six month probationary period for new staff only.

Smoke Free Policy

There is a smoke free policy in operation in Teldoc. In accordance with this policy smoking is discouraged and is not permitted anywhere within the buildings or within 15 metres of Teldoc main buildings.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• An understanding of the range of support and services available to people in Telford & Wrekin
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in networking with other stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Computer literate and confident working with common applications (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Social Care networks in the community.

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must have a good standard of general education with English and Maths to GCSE level A* to C

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)

Desirable

• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community group

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

Teldoc

Address

Limes Walk

Oakengates

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Current driving licence
• 1st level degree in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical competence/to work autonomously within multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs

Desirable

• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Committed to CPD of self and others
• Knowledge of research methodology

Desirable

• Understanding the role of Research and Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical nursing care to Transcend service users
• Obtain bloods for routine screening
• Deliver deep Intramuscular injections of GRNH analogues in line with clinical standards and profiles
• Interview, assess and monitor the wellbeing of service users under direct care of Transcend utilising biopsychosocial principals
• Support the delivery of treatment from colleagues
• Understand role of, engage and refer to partner agents as appropriate
• Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical issues and developments in the treatment of Gender Incongruence
• Maintain record keeping in line with professional and Trust standards
• Be an active member of MDT
• To deliver training
• Caseload managment
• Engage in regular supervision and PACE reviews
• Undertake and participate in research and audit as relevant to role and service objectives
• Be aware of and adhere to Trust policies and procedures which are applicable to the role
• Complete risk assessments and ensure that risks are identified and reported as they arise
• Undertake appropriate training and act as a clinical mentor within the service. Support students and other learners in achieving learning outcomes by providing a learning environment with opportunities for observation and training

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional registration and adhere at all times to the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct
• Ensure accurate and contemporaneous record keeping with due regard to confidentiality
• Deal with difficult situations in relation to Child Protection/ Vulnerable adults and act according to Trust policy and current legislation
• Undertake Trust mandatory training as required, ensuring compliance

Generic Responsibilities for all staff:

All post holders will agree to:

• Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care, addiction services and learning disability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the objectives of the Trust.
• Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support in all activities and interactions with employees, service users and other stakeholders
• Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning difficulties.
• Comply with the Duty of Candour, defined by Francis as: 'The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not the information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report about that provision has been made.
• Work across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services for all.
• Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.
• Value the contribution of the patient / service user voice.
• Operate within any organisational codes of practice or those from a relevant professional body.
• Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff, service users and other stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data and ensuring all personally identifiable information is protected and used only for the purposes for which it was intended.
• Comply with all health and safety legislation and local policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all organisational policies.
• Have knowledge and understanding of technology in the workplace which is sufficient to maintain their efficiency and also how technology can empower service users in a digital environment
• Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to the staff responsibilities that it sets out for NHS employees.
• Attend a one day Just and Learning & Civility and Respect training work shop
• Be an ambassador for Just & Learning and Civility & Respect following the training
• Positively advocate the just and learning culture within your team
• Be a confident supporter and implementer of the Trust CARES Values including Civility & Respect within your team.
• Support their team/services to create a positive environment for Just and Learning Culture
• Participate in Just and Learning Culture events.
• Bring Just and Learning Culture updates/information to the attention of team members and other MCT colleagues they work with.
• Support and encourage the sharing of concerns about the safety and quality of care with senior leaders with the aim of improving safety and quality.
• Actively participate in creating an open culture within your team so that concerns and difficulties can be discussed safely and respectfully.
• Speaking up in the event that they are exposed to incivility between colleagues in the workplace #iwillspeakup.
• Listening and understanding others who have concerns and taking a collaborative approach to work towards a solution to improve civility and respect.

This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be reviewed in light of the changing needs of the Trust in consultation with the postholder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Ability to be a clinical mentor (ENB 998/997) or equivalent post registration degree level module or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Working towards Gender Identity Healthcare qualifications via RCP
• Completion of Management/leadership course

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with Gender Incongruent service users
• Aware of protocols for administering of GRNH analogues

Desirable

• Use of EMIS as a reporting tool

Skills

Essential

• Organised
• Ability to travel
• Excellent communication with colleagues and service users
• Administering IM injections
• Interpreting blood results
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to assess and gain information in short timescales
• Ability to build relationships quickly

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

LCVS Building

151 Dale street

Liverpool

L2 2AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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