Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition, you will provide mentoring to others, including student nurses, and collaborate with various agencies on Early Help Assessments, Child in Need procedures, and safeguarding children and young people, following local procedures in line with Northamptonshire Safeguarding Board guidelines.

You will be responsible for maintaining your professional registration through continued professional development, ensuring high standards of practice are met, and engaging in reflective practice as part of NMC revalidation. Participation in supervision and working groups for the development of practices will also be required.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Child or Learning Disability Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of lone working in community settings
• Experience with children/young people with complex needs

Desirable

• Multi disciplinary working
• Caseload Managment

IT skills

Essential

• Able to use computer systems such as word, excel

Desirable

• System One experience

Driving

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work.

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Sudborough House, St Marys Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN157PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full personspecification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General education to GCSE level

Desirable

• Working towards CIPS, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Operational procurement experience (order processing, expediting, negotiation of pricing)
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• Understanding of basic purchasing principles and procurement systems.
• Responsibility for adhering to the Trusts standing financial instructions.

Desirable

• Good verbal and written skills (including report writing)
• Sound commercial knowledge and approach
• Understanding of contract Law.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of basic professional purchasing principles.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Standard Keyboard skills for document writing and spreadsheet work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and targets
• Current knowledge of basic contract law.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to manage their time effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the highest level
• Ability to work proactively with the ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Exposure to the healthcare market

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• A team player that has the ability to effectively interact with others and achieve results
• Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others.

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BABCP approved training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or professional qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology in which CBT was a core component

Desirable

• Other professional qualification (RMN or OT)
• Training in other psychological therapeutic approaches

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration and eligibility for BABCP accreditation

Experience

Essential

• Provide an example of using CBT with a person/people with symptoms of psychosis or symptoms indicative of elevated risk of psychosis
• Provide an example of specialist assessment of at-risk mental states

Additional Experience

Essential

• Provide an example of specialist assessment of at-risk mental states

Further Additioanl Experience

Essential

• Provide an example of using CBT with young people

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Carey block

St. Mary's Hospital, 77 London road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Assessment against application form

Essential

• Meets essential criteria against knowledge and experience
• Meets Essential Criteria against behaviours and values
• Meets essential criteria against skills and ability

Assessment against application form

Desirable

• Meets desirable criteria against knowledge and experience
• Meets desirable Criteria against behaviours and values
• Meets desirable criteria against skills and abilities

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

RCI

Haylock House

Kettering

NN15 6EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the Job Plan.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification & FRCPath or Equivalent
• Wide knowledge and experience of histopathology, morbid anatomy and cytology

Desirable

• MD, PhD / higher degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

TEACHING / AUDIT

Essential

• Experience of Audit in Pathology
• Interest in Teaching Junior Staff

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH

Essential

• Established (or willing to develop a) subspecialist interest to complement interests of other consultants in the department

Desirable

• Publications in recognized medical or scientific journals
• Research projects relating to specialty

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers within the speciality.

Establish and maintain good positive working relationships with key working relations.

Create and facilitate training and support with programmes of education.

Lead with Haemoglobinopathy training across NGH and KGH.

Actively participate in local, national, and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality.

Ensure that the importance and implications of education, research, and ideas are raised in appropriate forums in appropriate forums.

Manage a caseload of patients, as appropriate within the speciality, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care.

Delegate a caseload of patients to team.

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence-based care.

Support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving complex patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate systems are in place to evidence ongoing compliance with local and national policies as required for CQC standards.

Actively participate in audit and research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice and lead for service.

Promote and encourage nursing practice research in all relevant clinical areas.

Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Actively promote the specialist service throughout the Trust by establishing robust networks and links with Clinical Governance and Audit teams

Acting on audits and research findings to inform and change practice as appropriate.

As a clinical expert provide advice and support to assist with the management of complaints relating to the speciality and implement action plans or change of the service.

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.

Promote patient and public involvement and enhancing their experience by supporting and supporting manager with implementing new initiatives relating to patient centred care.

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.

Raise the profile of patient and public involvement by embedding this within own sphere of practice.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence based care.

A visible, accessible, and assertive clinical expert to which staff and users can turn to for assistance, expert advice and support.

To be responsible for nursing practice development within the service.

Actively participate in research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice.

Promote and encourage nursing practice research in all relevant clinical areas.

Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Nurse Led clinics.

Liaison point of contact for patients.

Co-ordinate hydroxycarbamide treatment.

Education in Emergency Department and Assessment unit, as well as Haematology areas.

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

The post holder will manage a small team and report to Matron.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds an NMC pin

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education and development to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Clinical Leadership Programme

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience at band 6 or above
• Specialist knowledge and experience within the area of speciality
• Experience in managing a team
• Evidence of autonomous practice

Skills

Essential

• Assertive and confident
• Personal and professional maturity
• Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Evidence of change management.
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to supervise
• Supervise, educate and develop others
• Ability to prioritise and organise own working day

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care. Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care. To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy. To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. To complete patient documentation correctly. To maintain a safe ward environment. To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways. To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal. To ensure patient confidentiality. To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care. Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs. To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

Policy/service development implementation Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role. Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations. Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision. Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives. Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.

Financial & physical resources To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.

Human resources To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

Research & development To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g.Essence of Care. To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its Implementation. To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department.

Freedom to act Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

3. OTHER INFORMATION The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of local and national polices
• Knowledge and experience of working within a Paediatric acute ward setting.
• Can demonstrate understanding and incorporate customer care within the clinical setting

Desirable

• PILS/EPLS qualification or willingness to undertake
• Paediatric HDU/PAU experience/ training
• Paediatric Oncology experience
• Able to work with/facilitate, teach and assess students

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN child
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Additional post graduate training in Oncology /HDU
• Mentorship / Assessor and Supervisor training

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritise workload and effective time management
• Organisational skills and able to work within and lead a team
• Computer literate
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
• Able to cope with emotional and psychological needs of the patient and family
• Able to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, children, families and their associates

Desirable

• Management experience and able to support junior members of the ward team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff development, training and mentorship

Undertake induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role.

Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow paediatric care to be delivered through new ways of working

Act as a clinical expert and use own knowledge to develop and enhance the development, skills and competence of others.

Work collaboratively with the practice development team to ensure that education and development opportunities are provided for the ward team to enable staff to be both confident and competent to perform their roles safely.

Act as a clinical resource, mentor/assessor/supervisor/preceptor of learners and staff as required.

Actively promote and participate in clinical supervision/mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.

Ensure that learners are provided with and encouraged to take advantage of learning outcomes that will enable them to meet their clinical placement outcomes and objectives.

In the absence of the ward manager ensure there is adequate support, safe mentorship and supervision of learner nurses and all staff.

Accept delegated line management responsibilities of other team members actively contributing to performance review and the appraisal and personal development planning process within the knowledge and skills framework.

Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice, raising any concerns with the ward manager and action as directed.

Improving patient and visitor experiences

Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward, leading to service improvement.

Ensure that self and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promote quality, diversity and rights.

Identify child protection issues, which affect the childs right as an individual.

Using audit, evaluation and research

Ensure the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meets the standards determined by the ward manager and the standards for better health.

Share responsibility with the ward manager to ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.

Contribute to the development of Trust and directorate policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.

Take regard to the importance of the effect and consequence of the unit care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patient care and delivery.

Participate in ward audits and the development and implementation of relevant action plans and implementation of changes as required.

Participate in service redesign, reconfiguration projects effecting change and new ways of working.

Management and Teamwork

To promote effective communication channels both within the ward /department

/directorate and Trust.

Continued responsibility for providing professional leadership to the team. Co- ordinate and develop team activities to ensure the delivery of a cost effective, efficient and quality service.

Keep the Ward Manager informed of all the relevant issues affecting patient care

e.g. risk, resources, staffing levels, skills and equipment needs.

Be aware of budgetary responsibilities and limitations; ensure resources are used effectively, assisting in managing resources within directorate budget.

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based care to a group of children according to changing health needs and varying levels of complexity.

Responsible for the allocation of children to nursing staff and the delegation of duties and care priorities to the multidisciplinary team in the absence of a ward manager who has 24 hour responsibility.

Provide advice, education, support and information to parents/carers as required and involve parents/carers and the childs family in the planning and delivery of care.

Establish and maintain effective communication with parents/carers.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Receive reports from team members on progress and changes to individuals clinical condition.

Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of the child and family especially relating to care and discharge arrangements.

Ensure fully accurate and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each child/family.

Actively participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working, implementing research-based practice in order to enhance ongoing care.

Co-ordinate, prioritise, facilitate and monitor the delivery of care to own children and others when in charge, ensuring continuity of care.

Act as a professional and clinical role model at all times.

Assist with and deputise for the ward manager in the organisation and management of the unit.

Maximise use of clinical and staff resources, implementing best practice in admission and discharge.

Promote the development of new services within the ward area and assist the ward manager to implement change.

Maintain effective communication with the ward manager on issues related to care, ward management and organisation.

Participate in staff recruitment and retention.

Person Specification

experience and qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Registered Nurse (Child) level or equivalent level of education, training or experience Registered nurse Adult with surgical and Oncology experience
• Assessment and Supervising Qualification
• At least 4 years Post qualification management experience and management course eg LEO
• Experience or course in Oncology / Chemotherapy/ Surgery/Pre op assessment
• Evidence of being responsible for own professional development and that of others
• NMC registered

Desirable

• evidence of post graduate study / CPD
• EPLS qualified or willing to undertake

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of Multidisciplinary team working
• Governance and Risk Assessment awareness and understanding
• Understanding of staff rotas, budget and resources.
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with Child Protection / Safeguarding Children.

skills

Essential

• Information technology (computer literate)
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to provide care to a group of children with oncology, surgical, hematological and general medical conditions
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Good record of fitness and attendance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Macmillan Psychology Service to provide a specialist (Level IV) clinical psychology service across the county, in line with national directives, to adult (18 +) patients living with cancer who are under the care of Northampton or Kettering General Hospitals and who are experiencing complex psychological difficulties relating to any aspect of their diagnosis or treatment.

Clinical

To conduct structured psychological assessments with cancer patients/their families, either virtually or in person, with outpatients as well as patients on the hospital wards, under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist.

To effectively score and interpret psychological assessments/psychometric tests.

To undertake structured risk assessments and risk management for patients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management, under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist.

To communicate highly sensitive (and sometimes distressing) psychological assessment results to patients and carers/family, when required.

To communicate the results of psychological assessments to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.

To deliver low-level psychological interventions to help patients manage their psychosocial concerns, both whilst on the waiting list and alongside psychological input provided by the qualified psychology staff, as appropriate.

To contribute to environmental and service developments to enhance patient experience and psychological well-being.

To work empathically and confidently with patients with cancer.

To work effectively with patients from a diverse range of cultural/ethnic backgrounds, understanding and respecting the impact of difference and diversity upon their lives and difficulties.

To develop effective working relationships with the cancer multidisciplinary team and the wider health care community

To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams as appropriate and receive and retrieve complex medical information from consultants and other healthcare professionals.

To work closely with psychology colleagues working within cancer and palliative care across Northamptonshire, as well as other Psychologists within the region.

Research & Service Evaluation

To collate and analyse audit and research data as required, under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist.

To undertake literature searches and contribute to written reports/publications as required.

To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.

Teaching, Training and Supervision

To gain specialist experience and skills relevant to the psychology specialty through a comprehensive, planned programme of CPD in accordance with British Psychological Society and The Health and Care Professions Council Guidance.

To assist in the training of other staff in the multi-disciplinary team.

To liaise closely with supervisors, keep them informed of any issues concerning patients and participate regularly in clinical supervision.

Work autonomously and within the competency level of an Assistant Psychologists role and be supervised by a qualified Practitioner Psychologist.

To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the patient group across a range of agencies and settings. This may also include providing support to staff with their own emotional and psychological needs in response to their work caring for cancer patients.

Governance/Professional Responsibilities

To receive regular supervision in accordance with national good practice guidelines from a qualified Practitioner Psychologist.

To contribute to governance issues within University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group and the Macmillan Psychology Service as they arise.

To maintain standards of clinical record keeping including entries in medical records, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance.

To identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behavior.

To attend meetings of the Macmillan Psychology Service and to undertake duties arising from such meetings in keeping with the nature and grading of the post.

To work in accordance with the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group practice guidelines, policies and standards and abide by the current Codes of Practice as outlined by the British Psychological Society and Health Care Professions Council.

To attend the Trust induction and all required mandatory training.

To participate in the annual appraisal system/individual performance reviews where required.

To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, issues and guidelines in relation to the specific client group.

Administration

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, the Health Care and Professionals Council and Trust policies and procedures.

To collect and supply requested activity data, leave, travel and sickness and maintain records for the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.

To attend meetings within the trust as required and to undertake duties arising from such meetings in keeping with the nature and grading of the post.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology
• Entitlement to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC
• Additional relevant qualifications and course attendance

Skills

Essential

• Experience of psychology applied to mental health care.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Familiarity with the use of CBT techniques in clinical settings.
• High degree of organisational and time management to allow the ability to ability to adjust priorities and manage a demanding and constantly changing workload.
• Experience using PCs and digital technology for word processing, databases or data-analysis.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate

Desirable

• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a physical health context.
• Familiarity with delivering supervised CBT for people with health conditions.
• Experience of teaching and training to others
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of working within oncology or a health psychology setting
• Knowledge of psychological models relevant to understanding the psychological impact of cancer, coping and models of intervention
• Confidence delivering both individual and group psychological interventions

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and committed to providing a values-based, patient-centred and holistic service
• Flexible, highly motivated, and able to work autonomously under pressure
• Able to communicate both sensitively and effectively, and to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Able to manage high levels of emotional distress, both as an individual level and in the context of supporting colleagues
• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The salaried GP will be responsible for delivering the full range of primary care services as part of the practice ensuring the highest standards of care for the differing needs of our patient population. The salaried GP will work closely with the practices multi-disciplinary team of other GPs, nurses and non clinical staff to provide a high quality and accessible service to patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS

Desirable

• Experience as a GP educator
• Experience of appraisal in practice or other setting
• Additional clinical skills beyond general 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

Lakeside Healthcare Group

Address

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Minimum of 4 years of postgraduate experience, 2 of which in general (internal) medicine or its subspecialties.
• To be able to demonstrate good clinical knowledge in general medicine

Desirable

• Previous palliative care experience
• Additional Postgraduate Qualifications
• Advanced communication skills training
• Relevant publications

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• Ability to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members.
• Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Cransley Hospice, St Mary’s Hospital

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for a detailed list of role responsibilities.

* Successful applicants will hold a National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and will therefore be awarded a 10% R&R premium. This premium is paid monthly and is subject to annual review.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Level 6 qualification standard (e.g. degree with honours) or equivalent working experience.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and line managing colleagues
• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
• Experience with accurate data entry.
• Significant experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems.
• Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT.
• Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues
• Basic understanding of Agile Principles.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle challenging conversations
• Ability to work positively under time pressures
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
• Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge.
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
• Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Adaptable to change.
• Willingness to undertake training to develop professionally.
• A keen interest in data quality.
• Capable of handling indirect exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites across the 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.

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership and Management

In partnership with the Chief People Officer, have corporate responsibility to lead the development and delivery of the Trust People Plan and any associated strategies and service developments and contribute to its ongoing development and monitoring, developing and monitoring key people related metrics and performance measures.

Lead People Plan pledge service functions relevant to the post, measuring the service impact with quantitative and qualitative information.

Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of workforce plans ensuring they are consistent with corporate workforce priorities and that there is alignment between workforce, finance, and service strategies.

Actively engage in the annual planning process, advising on workforce strategies and the impact of any planned service developments and cost improvements.

Oversee improvements within the function(s) which promote operational excellence through standardising, simplifying and streamlining processes, whilst keeping customer need and experience at the heart of the enhancements and ensuring maximising operational and cost efficiency.

Support the use of technology in developing a modern workforce service.

Develop KPIs and performance dashboards to measure and report on the effectiveness and impact of the services. Take a lead, with the Chief People Officer, in the implementation of the UHN People Plan to support the organisation's operational and strategic business plans.

Set up and maintain effective governance at System, Trust, programme and project level to enable successful delivery of people related programmes, including clear risk management and benefits realisation. Hold leads to account for delivery of action plans, ensuring that meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs) are identified and routinely reported.

Ensure the development and delivery of national priorities and targets and demonstrate achievement of these as part of national and regional reporting for the hospitals, e.g. National NHS Staff Survey.

Working in partnership with the Communications and Engagement team, develop and maintain workforce communication processes which actively inform and engage colleagues in the delivery of our UHN vision.

Manage budgets to meet strategic and operational business plans.

Act as a change agent, providing leadership and support particularly at senior management levels.

Promote a positive image of UHN with appropriate external professional / NHS / Government and other organisations.

Represent the Chief People Officer at internal and external meetings, attending executive and board meetings as needed.

Participate in the on-call rota.

Governance

Lead on all employment governance ensuring that all people related risks and systems to manage them are managed and mitigated i.e.

o DBS

o Right to Work

o Professional Registration

o Fixed Terms Contracts

o Safeguarding

Regularly report on the status of workforce related risks to ensure the status of all is known and where remedial action is required.

Ensure risk reporting mechanisms are regularly updated and where incidents occur these are investigated in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Work with the Governance teams to ensure that Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements are met and in the event of inspections - data requests are responded to in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Ensure all services within the post holder's remit meet the requirements of legislation, Internal Audit, Care Quality Commission and the NHSLA standards for Trusts.

People Plan implementation

Implement and deliver the People Plan pledges relevant to the post across UHN.

Engage in the range of performance management activities with direct reports in support of performance appraisal, development and training planning, coaching etc., acting as exemplar / role model to the Group and its managers.

Pro-actively promote a high-performance culture and positive customer service ethos across services, acting as a role model for collaborative working between services.

Lead the service lines within the directorate in a matrix management system to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence is achieved.

Advise, guide and report to the Chief People Officer on strategies and planning relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educted to Masters level with a degree or equivalent experience and competencies or extensive relevant senior experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development including management studies to Masters level or above or equivalent experience
• Membership of an appropriate professional body - FCIPD

Desirable

• Qualified at practitioner level of a recognised programme/project management methodology

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of senior complex leadership in Human Resources practice ideally in the Public or not for Profit Sector
• Experience of providing strategic and technical HR&OD advice to the NHS or comparable organisations
• Track record of delivery at Director/Senior management level, including exposure at Board
• Track record of delivering large scale change and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and evidence
• Tactical understanding of employment law issues
• Experience of large budget management
• Experience of making relationships with national bodies, higher educational institutions and system partners and a track record of gaining support and investment

Desirable

• Has current understanding and broad knowledge of the NHS context including knowledge of the national agenda, the ICS and group model development
• People systems procurement experience e.g. rostering

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To complete patient documentation correctly.

To maintain a safe ward environment.

To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.

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

To ensure patient confidentiality.

To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.

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

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

Policy/service development implementation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Financial & physical resources

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

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

Human resources

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

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

Research & development

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

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

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

Freedom to act

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

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Qualification in Oncology or HDU

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Paediatric HDU experience/ training
• PILS /EPLS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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