Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical and Patient excellence

Under the regular supervision of senior Therapy colleagues, select, plan and implement assessments and treatment interventions for patients either in the hospital or in their own home or community setting.

Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services

Manage a caseload on designated ward/s, seeking guidance from Therapy colleagues as required

Assess patients function for safe discharge, referring on to appropriate community services

Assess and prescribe equipment, adaptations, ongoing rehabilitation and care provision as appropriate and necessary for a safe discharge from the service.

Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines

Communicate effectively with patients, family members, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies

Provide support to patients and carers, sharing information to enable them to make informed decisions regarding Occupational Therapy recommendations and discharge arrangements

Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence

Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas

Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients

Give guidance and training to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff where required

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements

Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required

Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines

Participate in the Therapy in-service training programme, taking the lead in designated sessions as appropriate

Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings

Identify own learning and development needs with support from senior Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Personal Development Plan

Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal

Corporate responsibilities

Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training.

People/Management Excellence

Contribute to the Therapy Service governance arrangements and to the work of selected departmental groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety)

Delegate work tasks appropriately to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff

Supporting Financial Excellence

To make the best use of the NSH resources

Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with competencies detailed in the Knowledge & Skills Framework Outline for this post

Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy qualification at degree level (or equivalent)
• Health Care Professions Council Registration (or registration pending)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation and review of Occupational Therapy interventions with patients in a physical setting
• Experience of managing a clinical caseload and prioritising work
• Team working experience
• Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist within an acute inpatient NHS hospital
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development activity

Desirable

• Experience of conducting cognitive assessments and developing treatment/discharge plans that reflect the cognitive needs of the patient
• Knowledge of the discharge planning process
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of assessment and provision of equipment, wheelchairs and minor adaptations

Skills

Essential

• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies
• Self-management skills
• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal and written clinical reports
• Effective team working skills
• Ability to review and reflect on own practice
• Interest in contributing towards staff and service development

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes

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

NN15BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence

• The postholder will act as the overall Clinical Lead for Occupational Health for UHN, working with the Consultant OH Physicians and Senior Nursing and leadership team to provide high quality OH Services.
• The postholder will ensure an equitable clinical service is provided to both UHN hospital sites, setting out service standards, resource allocation, benchmarking, and audit processes.
• The post holder will be called upon to participate in national initiatives and contribute to national policy via links within Occupational Health Professional forums, Society of Occupational Medicine, NHS Health at Work Network to provide a continuous cycle of service improvement.
• Ensure that all services are delivered in line with agreed internal and external clinical governance standards and speciality recommendations (such as SEQOHS, Growing OH), Trust-wide policies and processes and best practice requirements.
• Ensure that processes and systems comply fully with agreed departmental and Trust policies, monitoring compliance with these processes with good audit systems and ensuring that incidents of non-compliance are reported as needed and rectified
• Ensure that service guidelines and policies are kept updated, remain evidence based and benchmarked against relevant national policies and standards e.g. NICE, UKHSA
• Collaborate with relevant public and private partner organisations to ensure appropriate clinical service quality and improvements identify potential threats and ways to respond to them
• Ensure that root cause and trend analyses of all complaints and adverse incidents are actively managed and resolved according to Trust policies and processes
• Manage the resolution of complaints and issues from staff (patient/service users), managers, external businesses, and their employees (clients) and partner organisations in a timely and appropriate manner in line with Trust policy, procedures and service delivery values and priorities
• Act as the Data Controller for UHN OH Service take ownership of clinical records and ensuring service compliance with relevant data protection laws
• Ensure appropriate stakeholders involvement in assessing service quality and improvements
• The postholder will work with the Group Head of Health and Wellbeing to develop the Group OH strategy to facilitate local initiatives and promote a healthy workforce.
• As a Specialist Nurse you will provide knowledge skills and support to any area in the organisation at any time; this may include direct visits to areas that may be clinical or non-clinical, be distressing or exposed to a variety of risks such as body fluids, dust, fumes, noise, or biological matter.

Supporting Patient Excellence

• To ensure that all agreed outputs for the Service are delivered.
• Deploy resources and maintaining standards in an effective way so as to deliver agreed outputs as set out in an annual business plan and UHN H&WB Service deliverables.
• Lead the UHN OH Team and holding the team to account for delivery against their and the Services objectives through regular performance review meetings
• Ensure effective action is taken where performance is at risk of falling below expected levels by coaching the UHN OH team, setting remedial plans, auditing and evaluating outcomes
• Engage and work with national specialist OH research programmes, planning, assessing and auditing outcomes to improve service provision.
• Provide training to UHN stakeholders on Occupational Health Specialist topics to support the management of, and development of a culture of high quality internal occupational health and safety at work.

People/Management Excellence

• The postholder will manage the services on both UHN sites and be accountable for all staffing matters including the processes for appraisal, objective setting, disciplinary matters and recruitment.
• Represent the OH Service at Trust Meetings/forums including, Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Senior People Team, External Service Business, Third Party Supplier, UHL Occupational Health Consultant Physician Services, National OH Conferences, Regional ICB meetings as clinically appropriate.
• Ensure that all staff within the OHS are effectively managed and developed within Trust-wide policies and procedures
• Providing compassionate and strategic leadership to the multi-disciplinary team across the Service including clinical and non-clinical UHN OH Teams.
• Ensure that all staff within the UHN OH team are effectively managed and developed within Trust wide policies and procedures
• Promote and lead on data driven service and use of IT and technology to demonstrate the effectivity of the service.
• Support the CPD, education and training for all professions within the service.
• Work with the Group Head of Health and Wellbeing and Senior People Team to set the strategic direction of the OH service, identifying both improvements and new opportunities within the service arising from changes in the external environment or internal innovation.
• Assist in developing business cases for OH service initiatives and support the strategic delivery of the UHN Health and Wellbeing Group model with the UHN Head of Health and Wellbeing.
• Deputise for the UHN Group Head of Health and Wellbeing when necessary, at internal UHN and external events and meetings.

Supporting Financial Excellence

• Responsible as budget holder across UHN for OH services.
• Ensure that all services are delivered to meet all financial targets (internal and external) for capital and revenue budgets, as agreed with the Finance Team.
• Accountable for income generation work, developing new contracts and income streams.
• Develop a robust business model that does not impact on the service provided to internal service users
• Develop Tender documents for third party suppliers with the procurement team, engage with suppliers and make decisions as to appropriate Tender awards.
• Be accountable and manage OH related third party, externally tendered contracts including their quality, outcomes and relationship management.
• Ensure that all OH staff comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
• Ensure that the service improvement projects are delivered within agreed timeframes and financial targets
• Ensure contribution to Trust-wide service improvement projects where appropriate
• Develop robust financial invoicing systems with the Business Support Administration Manager and Service Accountant

Person Specification

Education Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience that equates to a Masters Level Degree
• Management-leadership training/ qualification or equivalent experience
• Management /Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
• Immunisation and Vaccination training

Desirable

• Registered Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)Registered Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)
• Drug and Alcohol Chain of Custody Collection Officer
• NEBOSH Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Management experience and a leadership role in Occupational Health
• Substantial clinical experience at a senior level in Occupational Health
• Proven staff management experience with the ability to gain the support, motivation, and development of staff
• A successful record of achievement in managing and implementing sustainable change and improvement service developments and projects
• Experience of working with senior executives and clinical leads within both internal and external organisations
• Working with external organisations to manage complex issues and develop OH strategy
• Experience in managing projects to identified milestones and budget allocation
• Can act decisively and respond to urgent priorities even when demands change unpredictably
• Experience of Financial planning and budget management skills.

Skills

Essential

• Self-motivated and resilient, with the ability to achieve objectives with flexibility to the views of others, to persuade and influence outcomes and solutions across a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work at a strategic level representing the Group to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of Financial planning and budget management skills.
• Ability to innovate and develop the best use and effect of services, whilst managing risk and with sound expert knowledge of Clinical Governance and patient safety frameworks.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and empower teams to a shared vision and common goals to produce real improvements in clinical practice, quality, and service.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure with excellent decision making, organisational skills and time management
• Can interpret complex clinical, operational and financial management information, with attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team and independently with advanced interpersonal skills and demonstrating a compassionate leadership approach to people managemen
• Excellent and professional communicator, with ability to demonstrate excellent presentation skills, with experience of inter disciplinary working across a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to address and manage challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
• Ability to produce clear and concise written material, including data analysis using appropriate IT packages such as Microsoft 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.

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

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 Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including numeracy and literacy skills
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant hospital experience

knowledge and experience

Essential

• experience of team working
• knowledge of administrative procedures
• knowledge of GDPR (data protection) and how to apply

Desirable

• experience of working in Emergency Dept
• good working knowledge of hospital systems including Medway

skills

Essential

• demonstrate ability to use own initiative
• able to work under pressure
• able to communicate effectively with colleagues, service users and their families/carers

Desirable

• able to escalate issues of concern to senior members of staff

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

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 Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience as a Registered General Nurse

Desirable

• Independent prescribing or interest in gaining qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience working in a NHS setting
• Experience of respiratory patients
• Home Oxygen pathway knowledge/ interpretation of blood gases

Desirable

• Community care experience

Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Management of complex respiratory patients with COPD and patients requiring oxygen
• Autonomous working using decision making skills with clinical curiosity

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

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

Kettering

NN168UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Professional leadership

Comply with the NMC code and ensure that all elements of the code are adhered to, including record keeping and medicines management.

To provide holistic care for the sick neonate and their family who may require neonatal intensive, high dependency and/or special care.

To be responsible for the assessment of care required by the sick neonate in conjunction with medical and specialist staff, working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate family integrated care, using effective communication skills at all times.

To be responsible for the planning and implementation of planned programmes of care required, ensuring physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs are met, including communicating sensitive information within the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure safe practice they will have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

To have the ability to deal with distressing and emotional circumstances.

Provide professional leadership, critically evaluating current practice, developing new ideas to improve effectiveness and maintain high standards of care.

At all times act as a professional role model using appropriate language to address patients and following Trust standards in care delivery.

Ensure that care is coordinated across all professions for the benefit of patient experience and outcome.

Ensure that all staff know how to escalate concerns in practice regarding risk.

Facilitate effective admission and discharge processes including the use of Medway, Maternity Medway and Badger IT systems.

Ensure staff are cognisant of safeguarding processes and escalation.

Effectively supports the Practice Improvement Champions in sharing best practice messages with the team and embedding change.

Work alongside the Practice Development Nurse and promote education and training.

Actively engage in taught programmes including extended induction for nurses and Healthcare Assistants.

In confidence with the Matron, facilitate and evidence that clinical supervision is in place in practice.

Act as a practice assessor/supervisor and work alongside staff in practice to provide effective feedback on practice to inform learning.

Actively identify the talent within the team to harness and develop.

Support the development of Assistant Practitioners/Associate Nurses and ensure staff are cognisant of accountabilities and responsibilities when delegating to this staff group.

With the Senior Sisters/Matron ensure that mentors are supported in developing students.

With the Senior Sisters/Matron ensure there is an effective learning environment on the unit at all times.

Improving Quality

Demonstrates an awareness of the Trusts Quality Strategy including the Patient Safety Campaign and can articulate their role in delivery of these.

Demonstrates a good understanding of and role models best practice standards.

To undertake and ensure that all nursing staff participates in the implementation and audit of standards of care as required.

Effectively uses audit data, incidents and patient experience feedback to inform how practice needs to change.

Communicates the outcomes of audit with the team ensuring they understand their role in improving standards of care.

Work with the Senior Sisters/Matron to address poor performance/competence as per Trust policy.

Maintain ward boards to publish the outcomes of audits along with action plans and ensure that data is discussed at ward meetings to inform staff of any concerns and areas in need of improvement.

Conduct patient experience interviews ensuring that prompt action is taken to address any issues/concerns raised.

Ensure staff are aware of the types of issues raised and what the expected action is.

With the Senior Sisters/Matron ensure that all issues relating to the implementation of patient quality and safety measures are addressed on the unit.

Ensure that a good environment is provided for patients and high standards of infection, prevention and control are maintained. All staff must be made aware of their own individual responsibilities as regards patient quality and safety.

Encourage team open-ness so that an evidence-based approach is utilised and applied to nursing care.

To ensure that high standards of evidence-based individualised care are maintained within sphere of clinical responsibility, and to ensure that the Unit environment is striving towards excellence in parent experience/patient recovery

Develop a questioning culture within the nursing team.

Management

Support the Senior Sisters/Matron in providing professional and managerial leadership to the unit area and function as an effective role model.

Support the Senior Sisters/Matron in ensuring effective staffing through good governance around e-rostering.

Participate effectively in the department recruitment processes.

Effectively implement the Trust Nurse in Charge expectations, enhancing staffs skills using the competencies provided.

Support the Senior Sisters/Matron in developing and establishing an appropriate system of work organisation within the clinical area. Ensure that within this system, every patient has a named person who is responsible for streamlining their discharge (as per Trust policy).

Develop the unit team in relation to staff development and team building; ensuring that all staff receives regular performance reviews.

Support the Senior Sisters/Matron in developing staff capabilities in addressing complaints and developing staffs communication skills to be able to deal with these effectively, thus reducing the number of formal complaints received.

Demonstrate an understanding of the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and support the Senior Sisters/Matron in delivering relevant aspects

To take steps to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all staff in the Unit.

To comply with the Trust Health and Safety & Risk Management Policies, reporting any accidents, incidents, near misses or hazards in accordance with the agreed procedures.

To promote and demonstrate effective communication within the Family Health Division and hospital, representing the nursing team at appropriate meetings.

To ensure that adverse incidents are competently investigated and outcomes and actions are managed to improve patient safety and patient experience.

To support the Senior Sisters/ Matron to manage attendance and absence in accordance with Trust guidance

Statutory and miscellaneous

• Take responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns or if registration lapses or expires. (all registered staff)

• This post involves treatment to children and/or vulnerable adults as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check of the post holder.

• The Trust requires all roles requiring DBS check, to have a satisfactory DBS recheck every three years

• The Trust requires require all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service where it is a requirement of the role.

• Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations/Hepatitis B immunity.

• Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times including adherence to the Data Protection Act.

• Attend the Trust statutory refresher courses as necessary

• This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

• Be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work and the Trust Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

• Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to manager any risks which need to be assessed.

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse/Child or Adult branch
• Mentor qualification
• Neonatal High dependency and Intensive care course(QIS Course)
• Management or leadership qualification

Desirable

• Master's degree or working towards

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• At least 1 year Experience as a QIS nurse in acute healthcare
• Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice
• Good knowledge of safeguarding
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Essential

• The ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
• Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice
• The ability to develop a culture that improves quality

Desirable

• The ability to work in partnership with and develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies
• The ability to use data to inform changes required in care delivery and to effectively implement that change

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

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

Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively with all members of the Pathology staff, clinicians, and visitors to the department. Improve communication using communication skills and be aware of possible barriers to communication and how to overcome them. Deal sensitively with patient/ clinician enquiries in stressful situations.

Ensure confidentiality of all written verbal and electronic information. Keep accurate and complete records in line with legislation, policies, and procedures. Provide approved departmental information and advice to other healthcare professionals, patients, and the public, referring on appropriate specialist request for information outside their area of responsibility. Where required prepare and present information on equipment, processes, scientific and technical topics.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings and presentations. Effectively communicate outcomes and content of relevant meetings to team members.

Share information and best practice to improve levels of service provided by Pathology.

Maintain and promote the professional image of Pathology, laboratory medicine and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.

The post holder will be expected to dissect, describe and select appropriate areas for microscopic examination for both simple and some complex specimens (as defined by category).

Category C (Moderate Complexity)

Category D (High Complexity)

Category E (Very High Complexity) Gastrointestinal Dissection

As an Expert Scientist Dissector, the post holder will demonstrate and provide a wealth of knowledge to junior staff and be instrumental to the development of their dissection skills.

An Expert Scientist Dissector is part of a clinical support team whose purpose is to provide timely and accurate high-quality scientific information that will assist service users from the hospital and community, in the establishment of a clinical diagnosis and monitoring of patient treatment. They will apply highly specialised professional judgement, scientific knowledge and practical skills to complex problem solving and Quality control issues and ensure that corrective actions are instigated in the event of non-compliance.

The post holder will use highly specialised knowledge to advise service users on laboratory protocols and convey information in a concise and clear manner that will be of help to service users in formulating patient care plans and management.

The Expert Scientist Dissector will advise service users of the suitability of methods of fixation and preparation and will work to ensure timely delivery of fully completed requests.

Person Specification

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Team worker.

Desirable

• Years experience in dissection and what categories

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a hospital laboratory to include operation and maintenance of analytical equipment and quality indices. Experience of co-ordinating day to day laboratory activities.
• Experience of current platforms in use. Technical understanding of analytical platforms for routine patient sample testing and clinical understanding of data produced by such testing.
• Experience of IQC/EQA and its use.
• Experience of other quality activities such as auditing and change control.
• Experience in expert dissection to include GI

Desirable

• Experience of working in a UKAS 15189 accredited laboratory.
• Experience of portfolio supervision.
• Experience of resource management - staff, reagents, and consumables.

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or working towards an MSc qualification or experience of working in a Band 7 capacity.
• HCPC registration.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
• Active CPD portfolio and plan.
• IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD) in Histological Dissection

Skills

Essential

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to transmit information to other healthcare professionals.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Able to perform a wide range of complex analytical techniques.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical equipment and assay issues.
• Perform and review QA, including reports and interpret within scope of practice.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Prioritise own workload that will include several ongoing tasks.
• Supervise and organise a team of Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical support workers.

Desirable

• Basic IT skills to include use of Microsoft Office package.
• Experience of current Laboratory IT system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Rothwell Road

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Keep up to date records on all staffing absence

Complete all required appraisals for Portering staff

Complete and record Back to work interviews for staff that have been off work and record as required

Transport patients within the hospital in conjunction with Trust policies and departmental procedures.

Undertake general mortuary duties in accordance with the agreed procedures.

Conduct viewings in accordance with trust policy

Collection and delivery of gas cylinders, beds, equipment, and furniture around the hospital site.

Change medical gas manifolds as required

In appropriate circumstances, assist nursing and medical staff, when requested, with restless patients.

Assist security staff where necessary to ensure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, and Trust property.

Undertake all training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role, and have a good understanding and knowledge of the relevant trust policies for the Portering department.

Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene during the performance of his/her duties

Work closely with Managers in producing a high standard of service to patients, staff and visitors.

Flexibility in areas of work and have a good working knowledge of the roles that Portering staff provide around the trust

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy.

Any other work commensurate with the post or as requested by the Line Manager.

These duties and responsibilities may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Directorate and in particular the post holder may be required to provide support to other areas within the department as required and to carry out any relevant duties that may be requested.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifcations

Essential

• GCSE Grade: A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification (eg A levels or NVQ L3 or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience, skills and knowledge

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a supervisory / management position

Desirable

• Strong people management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, induction, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Delivered a service in a similar role

Skills

Essential

• Good written, reading and verbal skills
• Well developed physical skills, ability to use equipment, excellent It and keyboard skills
• Good organisational skills plus investigating problems and resolving such as staff shortages
• Ability to multitask, concentrate and deal with interruptions and emergencies
• Ability to cope with distressing incidents, terminally ill patients and staff issues. Occasionally highly unpleasant conditions.
• Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

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

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

Delivery, collection and disposal of refuse, laundry and clinical waste from wardsand departments to the central waste area within the Trusts policies and procedures.

Exchange of Sharpsmart reusable receptacles from all wards and departmentsaround the Trust.

Collection of Confidential Waste from wards and departments

Collection and correct disposal of any condemned items from wards anddepartments around the hospital site.

Ensure all collected waste is stored securely as per Trust policy andenvironmental legislation and is prepared for onward transportation to meet therequirements for the transportation of dangerous goods.

Cleaning duties as required in and around the department to keep the department neat and tidy.

Operate waste disposal equipment once trained e.g. waste compactors and balers and electric tug vehicles.

Decanting Laundry bags from Taylor bins into cages.

Decant clinical and non-clinical waste bags if required (e.g. for onward transportation, storage or compaction).

Ensure that items are processed for the compliant and most efficient method of collection e.g. segregating bulky goods, breaking down items for reduced storage space

Undertake all training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role.

Make sure all external pathways and waste corrals are kept clean and tidy from any litter or clutter. Internal corrals are the responsibility of the Domestic Team.

Ensure all transfer notes and paperwork are completed appropriately as per environmental legislation requirements.

Assist with the training and induction of new starters when requested, by demonstrating their role to and providing support to new members of the team.

Liaise and co-operate with representatives of outside companies e.g. collection drivers and account managers.

Be trained in the use of spill kits for chemical and hazardous waste spills.

Regularly check the security and cleanliness of waste storage areas and report faults and defects to the Estates Maintenance Team

Report any faults with any of the electrical equipment being used to the duty supervisor and Estates when problems arise.

To contribute to the development of the Waste and Recycling Service by putting forward suggestions for improvement.

Undertake all necessary training to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role.

To comply with specific instructions and working patterns when based in the Waste Management Area

Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene during the performance of his/her duties

Work closely with Managers and Supervisors in producing a high standard of service.

Flexibility in areas of work, as prescribed for the departmental needs.

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy including wearing of appropriate PPE.

To report any Health and Safety issues

Ensure all work is carried out in line with the relevant Trust Policies and Procedures

Any other work commensurate with the post or as requested by the Line Manager.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• No formal education is required as on the job instruction, training and theoretical knowledge is provided. Therefore the ability to retain information and learning is essential together with excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Desirable

• NVQ/Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• Formal waste training
• Training in the use of waste tugs and pallet trucks

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a small team
• Experience of working in a large organisation
• Knowledge of good health & safety practices

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Previous experience in a waste environment
• Trained in health and safety practices
• Knowledge of trust policies and procedures

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to develop rapport with staff
• Ability to multitask effectively and move from one task to another rapidly when priorities change
• Ability to remain calm under pressure or challenging situations
• Ability to input data to manage monthly timesheet
• Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
• Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise & use initiative
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team when on duty
• Able to undertake the frequent physical duties of the role such as pulling/pushing carts, or similar, moving bags of waste
• Commitment to working the hours to fulfil the requirements of the job, including flexibility or working, where required
• Ability to carry out the full range of waste management duties once trained
• Ability to record information correctly and legible

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and a current licence to practise in England.
• Included on the NHS England GP Performers List, or eligible to apply.
• Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Able to assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions safely and effectively.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good clinical decision-making, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage workload safely and effectively within a modern general practice environment.
• Commitment to professional development, appraisal and revalidation.
• Shares the practice values of collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of working in UK general practice.
• Experience or interest in managing patients with long-term conditions, frailty or complex health needs.
• Interest in or experience of New Models of Care and proactive management of patients with complex needs.
• Interest in or experience of quality improvement, audit or service development.
• Familiarity with total triage or digital access systems, such as Anima.
• Interest in developing or maintaining a special clinical interest.
• Experience of or interest in teaching, mentoring or supervision.
• Willingness to contribute positively to the ongoing development and success of the 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

Spinney Brook Medical Centre

Address

59 High Street

Irthlingborough

Northamptonshire

NN9 5GA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spinneybrookmedcentre.co.uk/default.asp (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To Perform a specialist Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy role within the directorate clinical speciality, for patients on own caseload, many complex/highly complex needs.
• To perform more advanced and detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities; providing a plan and goals to develop, and to deliver an individualised treatment programme to our patients in ward areas.
• To work closely with Therapy colleagues to provide joint Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.

To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow when ward based.

• To pro-actively contribute to the timely and efficient discharge planning process for patients by selecting and implementing appropriate assessments and interventions, promoting a joint therapies approach with Physiotherapy colleagues.
• To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care and to have awareness of discharge plans and suitable discharge locations.
• Provide clinical support and access to advice and supervision for junior staff
• Day to day management and supervision of ward/ therapy teams including Band 5 therapists and band 3/4 therapy support workers as well as Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy students
• To constantly improve clinical and professional practice and performance within the therapy services
• To act as a source of expertise, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill in the role and educate other healthcare professionals as to the therapy role.
• Support to band 7 and 8 Therapy colleagues in the day-to-day running of the urgent care team including staff appraisals, clinical projects, benchmarking, teaching and service evaluation.
• Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.
• To promote the achievement of Northampton General Hospitals vision and values:

Our therapy service covers 7 days per week, including bank holidays. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the weekend service rota.

Compassion. Accountability. Respect. Integrity. Courage.

Person Specification

Education, training and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration.
• UK work permit

Desirable

• Pursuing or willing to undertake post graduate training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Participation in work based learning
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the Clinical Quality Care standards
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Completion of some core band 5 rotations (orthopaedics, medical, surgical, stroke, elderly medicine
• Experience of working with acutely deteriorating respiratory patients (For Physiotherapy applicants)

Desirable

• Current band 5 experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Experience of leading work based learning
• Experience and knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Experience of working in Urgent Care / Frailty Teams
• Current experience in respiratory on call work (For Physiotherapy Applicants)

Skills

Essential

• Experience of interpersonal working
• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to manage caseload autonomously
• Able to assess a patient's needs and formulate a treatment plan ( with short and long term aims)
• Able to delegate effectively

Desirable

• Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes (OTs)
• Teaching and presentation 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 5DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work autonomously and within departmental teams to provide excellent occupational therapy or physiotherapy care to a diverse client group.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.
• To provide specialist occupational therapy or physiotherapy advice to MDT colleagues in clinical areas.
• To carry out assessment and develop treatment plans for all patients within the designated caseload without direct supervision, ensuring appropriate feedback to patient, carers and colleagues regarding findings and patient progression.
• Analyse and take into consideration results of medical tests, scans and x-rays to formulate and adapt therapy treatment plans.
• To assess capacity, gain valid, informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment independently.
• To undertake the assessment of patients who may have complex or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical problems and the indicated treatment.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate effective and appropriate treatments in partnership with the patient, MDT colleagues and the wider service providers.
• To constantly monitor patients responses to treatments and interventions and propose changes which may directly influence other MDT actions.
• To act as part of the MDT in facilitating appropriate and safe discharges.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the medical, nursing and MDT staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service including attendance at ward rounds, MDT and discharge meetings.
• To make appropriate and thorough onward referrals
• To assist colleagues to train, supervise and help manage the workload of band 2 and 3 staff and some students on clinical placements.
• To decide priorities for own caseload, balancing other patient-related and professional demands, ensuring that the priorities remain in accordance with the whole team
• To be responsible for issuing and ordering specialist equipment, ensuring correct and safe use.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical work, including the management of designated caseload of patients, ensuring a high standard of clinical care at all times.
• To continually develop an up-to-date knowledge base and maintain own continuous professional development folder.
• To undertake evaluation of own and the teams work, reflecting on current practices and experiences in order to continue own professional development.
• To be an active member of the therapy in-service training programme by preparing for and attending meetings, tutorials, training sessions and external courses.
• To maintain up-to-date Trust mandatory training.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HPC registered ( or evidence of application for HPC)

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
• Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology
• Entry level assessment and treatment knowledge required for Acute Hospital setting.
• Demonstrable proactive approach to own learning and CPD.
• Experience of working in a team of people.

Desirable

• Experience of participation in work based learning
• Awareness of structure, and current important issues effecting the inpatient physiotherapy department at Northampton General Hospital
• Ability to access knowledge to improve patient care
• Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology

Skills

Essential

• Able to assess a patient's needs and plan a treatment plan with short and long term goals
• Able to manage caseload autonomously and work as part of team
• Able to modify and progress patient treatment
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication
• Able to get to the hospital within 45 minutes (for on call purposes)
• Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve: Physical effort (e.g. therapeutic handling, moving patients) Mental effort (e.g. concentration levels) Emotional effort (e.g. distressing and traumatic circumstances)

Desirable

• Car driver with access to vehicle during working hours, appropriate driving license and car insurance
• Basic IT and presentation 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

Northamptoshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a values-based leader who demonstrates compassion, integrity, inclusion and accountability in everything they do.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a visible and approachable leader.
• Lead with authenticity, humility and compassion.
• Create an environment where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered.
• Foster a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Build trust across professional, organisational and system boundaries.
• Hold themselves and others to high standards while supporting people to succeed.

We want someone who can balance challenge with support, pace with compassion, and delivery with engagement.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with ambitious plans for the future and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for patients and communities.

You will work alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference and who understand that sustainable improvement is achieved through strong relationships, shared purpose and collective leadership.

For a full list of all roles and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• MSc in relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Evidence of leadership development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Expensive knowledge and experience of clinical governance systems, infection prevention and control and children's and adults safeguarding.
• Extensive experience of leading and directing change in clinical practice with evidence of successful outcomes in a Provider Trust.
• Experience of improving the patient experience.
• Successful track record at senior leadership levels, including exposure at Board Level in a large complex organisation.
• An understanding of key NHS Service Quality and Safety Standards.
• Experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes with a track record of successful delivery against national and local targets.
• Demonstrable experience of setting and delivering a long-term vision, whilst responding to short-term challenges and opportunities.
• Experience of successfully delivering quality improvement programme
• Experience of supporting integration and collaboration across separate legal entities.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of national NHS policy and strategy.
• Ability to assess, analyse, synthesise and act upon complex data and information.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed communication and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate teams and gain consensus at all levels within and between organisations.
• Ability to lead and work in multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong personal impact. Highly developed interpersonal, networking, advocacy, written and presentation skills that are persuasive and influential and develop relationships that inspire respect, trust and confidence with a wide range of organisations and individuals, both internally and externally.
• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to think and act strategically/laterally, maintain a clear view of the issues affecting the Trusts.
• The ability to translate strategic vision into operations, to communicate those objectives and ensure they are actioned.
• Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and developing multi-disciplinary teams and promoting, leading and implementing strategies and change programmes to secure continuous service improvement, successful outcomes and significant operational and service changes.
• Evidence of communicating successfully and working effectively in co-operation with a wide range of internal and external bodies, including statutory and non-statutory organisations, senior managers, colleagues and their representatives.
• Able to deal positively and promptly with colleagues' concerns and personal problems, challenge colleagues on any inappropriate behaviours or poor performance and investigate and deal with complaints as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Kettering and Northampton

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Good communication skills, verbal and written, and commitment to team working within a fast-paced environment is essential. As well as recent experience of working in an acute setting and moving and handling of patients.

As a therapy team we are continuously involved in service development and the post holder will be involved alongside the therapy team in new projects, service developments and initiatives to ensure best practice.

This post has some non-clinical responsibilities e.g. ordering and maintaining equipment stock levels, inputting data onto the IT systems and other administrative duties as required.

Regular supervision, competency and performance reviews and continued personal development are actively encouraged. The team also has regular team meetings and in-service teaching programmes.

Our service is provided over 7 days per week. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the weekend service rota and the possibility of developing into extended hours.

To be an integral member of a Therapies team, to assist qualified therapy staff in assessing and carrying out specific therapy interventions for clients with more complex needs. This will include clients who have difficulties understanding and communicating.

Review and implement treatment programmes making necessary modifications prior to reporting back to a qualified therapist in line with the band 4 competency framework.Provide support and training to other qualified and non-qualified staff within the therapy team.

Manage and prioritise own case load independently, carry out delegated duties and work flexibly and at a fast pace in order to support the smooth running of the therapy department.

Provision of clinical services:Demonstrate a good understanding of medical conditions within the area of speciality / clinical pathway and the impact of these on the patients function and rehabilitation.

To have a holistic understanding of the patient and their condition, as well as the impact of psychosocial dynamics on their function.

To enable patients to co-operate in their rehabilitation programme using encouragement, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcome barriers to understanding with patients whose understanding is impaired.

To identify and implement correct treatment plans within known patient care pathways under the indirect supervision of a qualified therapist.

To assess and formulate treatment and discharge plans for patients as guided by the agreed treatment framework.

To identify patients that do not fall within care pathway / agreed framework and who need referral to qualified staff.

Using protocols and set processes to assess patients mobility and functional abilities and assess for and issue appropriate low level equipment.

To constantly assess patients stamina / understanding during treatment sessions and modify treatment as appropriate.

To work in a flexible and responsive way when under pressure.

To provide and receive complex patient care information with the multi-professional team, patients and carers in board rounds, ward rounds, family meetings and discharge planning meetings and use this information to modify patient care.

To assist / facilitate same day discharges under guidance of therapists.

To provide advice to patients / carers on safe use and care of prescribed equipment.

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements.

Be responsible for maintaining rehabilitation equipment in the department.

Improving patient and visitor experiences:To be a point of contact for patients and relatives in the clinical area.

To communicate factual and sometimes complex information to patients and relatives with patientsconsent.

To contribute to the development and sharing of patient and carer information.

Support with gathering and using patient feedback to help improve and develop services.

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Be aware of ethical issues which impact on Therapy service provision and work under the guidance of Therapists in relation to this.

Using audit, evaluation and research:Through guidance from the qualified therapists, be aware of and implement, evidence based practice and outcome measures as appropriate to the clinical area.

Support therapists to implement agreed action plans from both national and local strategies, benchmarking standards and clinical audits as appropriate.

Participate in audit and research projects as required by service leads and collect data as required.

Support therapists to foster a culture which allows innovation and practice development within the clinical area.

Monitor outcomes of patient intervention using outcome measures

Person Specification

Education Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Personal portfolio of evidence of work based learning in healthcare
• Or NVQ level 4 in care related topic or good standard of education equivalent to A level or BTec

Desirable

• Foundation degree or equivalent in health related subject.
• A combination of short relevant courses

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working in an acute NHS healthcare environment.
• Significant Experience of working with a broad range of medical conditions and age groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of roles, responsibilities and working practices of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
• Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seeking assistance as appropriate
• Understanding of basic anatomy and physiology relevant to Therapy care including muscle groups, gait and skeletal anatomy
• Understanding of the respiratory system and effects on the body and its function
• Basic IT skills including use of email
• Knowledge of the psychosocial elements of healthcare
• Principles of confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community based setting.
• Experience of working in Urgent Care and Frailty setting

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed communication skills, including interpersonal skills, liaison, influencing and negotiation.
• Ability to work on own without immediate support
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to delegate and organise others
• Ability to use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance
• Basic IT literacy, including use of emails in Microsoft or similar
• Ability to problem solve.
• Pass trust standard literacy and numeracy tests
• Good observation 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptoshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement and record planned programmes of care and comprehensive functional and mobility assessments of patients as directed by a Therapist.

Assess and make recommendations for equipment, home adaptations, care provision and ongoing rehabilitation, reporting these to a Therapist.

Support patients through instruction and guidance in a range of activities, under the direction of a Therapist, in the achievement of identified treatment goals.

Take an active role in home assessments and other therapy/treatment sessions alongside a Therapist.

Independently carry out access visits to patients homes, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.

Provide advice to patients, their family and carers, teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients mobility, functional ability, safety and independence.

Build professional relationships with patients, their family and carers, through use of communication, reasoning and negotiating skills, respecting others views, culture and individuality.

Provide effective verbal and written reports to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and other multi-disciplinary team members relating to the patients performance and progress in their therapy interventions.

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Contribute to the Therapy Services governance arrangements and to the work of selected groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety) acting as a service representative on such groups where appropriate.

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions.

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within own area of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Therapy services.

Participate in team/departmental audit and evaluation as agreed with supervisor.

Ensure work areas are clean, tidy and well maintained, complying with Health & safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance, submitting accurate daily records of attendance on electronic timesheets.

Work flexibly across the week to include weekends, where weekend working is in operation.

Notify the team leader of sick leave as soon as possible in line with Trust policy.

In the absence of Therapy Technical Instructor colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy services both within the team and across all service areas.

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock.

Take responsibility for the routine management of designated tasks in conjunction with Technical Instructor colleagues e.g. lease car maintenance, management of equipment orders.

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and studentswithin the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Confident manner with a positive approach and high levels of motivation
• Motivation for continued personal development and learning new skills
• Sensitive manner to be able to treat patients with dignity and respect
• Non-judgemental and able to work with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Professional manner and appearance

Skills

Essential

• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal reports and written documentation of therapy interventions.
• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Therapy colleagues and other agencies
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to recognise own limitations and level of competency
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments
• Personal mobility to move across the hospital site between
• Personal mobility to move across the hospital site between wards/office/assessment areas and to venues outside the hospital e.g. to patients home
• Ability to respond positively and adapt to change
• Personal resources to cope when dealing with patients with complex conditions, acute or terminal illnesses, traumatic injuries, mental impairment and challenging behaviours on a daily basis
• Ability to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and bank holidays

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles on home assessments and equipment deliveries
• IT skills (keyboard, Microsoft word, email and internet)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist in healthcare
• Understanding/insight into the impact of illness and disability on an individual
• Experience working face to face with members of the public
• Experience working as a member of a team

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Awareness of the impact of accident or illness on an individual
• Experience working as Band 2 or 3 clinical support worker within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of basic education e.g. GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Study to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Healthcare
• Training as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy clinical support worker at Band 2 or 3

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

For a full list of all roles and responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education/ Registration

Essential

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

• Relevant specialist training courses e.g. FINE, NBO/NBAS, Prechtl General Movements, LAPI
• Completion of HEE Modules (Introduction to Neonatal Care and Physiotherapy modules)
• Membership of relevant specialist interest groups E.G. APCP or other Paediatric SIG

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in paediatric Physiotherapy post qualification
• Experience working with neonates and infants and/or children with complex needs
• Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of work at Band 7 level
• Experience working in a neonatal or acute setting
• Experience of using a wide range of standardised tools relevant to Neurological neonatal & Paediatric care (LAPI, Prechtl GM's, Bayley, NBO, AIMS, GMFCS).
• Experience in collecting and evaluating audits and quality improvement projects
• Experience in the training and education of others (i.e., carers, staff and educators)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of processes and policies relating to work in a neonatal setting e.g. safeguarding, developmental/educational needs, APCP guidelines etc.
• Extensive theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and applied treatment techniques in relation to neurological impairment and physiotherapy.
• Basic theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology for musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions and their management.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and interventions/approaches relevant to neonatal and/or paediatric care.
• Highly specialised handling and observation skills for the assessment of neonatal patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Ability to interpret and apply evidence based practice in clinical work. Ability to analyse and apply information from a range of sources e.g. x rays, CT and MRI.
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals working on the neonatal unit

Other

Essential

• oAdherence HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct.

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)