Job description

Job responsibilities

Job plans will vary based on the total PAs offered. The recommend post is 10PAs, these are split 7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA. It is possible to work up to 12PAs per week incorporating one day with no hospital commitments and 1:14 on-call with prospective cover.

Applicants wishing to work fewer than 10 PAs are invited to contact us to discuss further details of their Job Plan, we have a number of consultants on fewer than 10 PAs and as a department we understand that a sustainable career requires flexibility around work.

Similarly those with subspecialty interests are also invited to discuss further details of their potential Job Plan.

On-call Commitments

The Consultants currently operate a 1 in 11 rota with prospective cover for the Department. Current working practice is to be in the Department between 14:00-2200Hrs Monday to Friday when on-call, and for 6 hours on both Saturday and Sunday when on-call at the weekend.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• CCT or equivalent in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of achieving it.
• FRCEM or recognised equivalent
• Provider status for ALS + APLS + ATLS or equivalents
• Primary Medical Degree - MBChB/MBBS/or equivalent
• Level 1 Ultrasound

Desirable

• Dual accreditation in another speciality or subspecialty eg. ITU/PEM/PHEM
• Instructor Status in one or more life support courses.

Academic Achievements and Research

Desirable

• A specialist interest in an area to complement the existing Consultants in the department.
• Publications in recognised Journal(s) or Presentations at a National Level.
• Research experience.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a UK ED at a senior level.

Teaching/ Audit/ QI

Essential

• Evidence of Audit, QI and delivering change.
• Experience of teaching Postgraduate and/ or Undergraduate Medicine.

Desirable

• Experience in curriculum development and delivery.
• GMC recognised status as a Supervisor/ trainer.
• Experience as an RCEM or University examiner.

Management Experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
• Have undertaken additional professional responsibilities at local or national levels.
• Attendance at a recognised leadership and management course with evidence of learning.
• Experience writing and managing a rota(s)

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• A commitment to the wellbeing of the ED team.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing CPD

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

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is such an exciting opportunity to experience how psychology is making a difference at a regional and national level. Come and join the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network which works with 11 neonatal units across the East Midlands. We support the staff and the teams who support the babies and families accessing neonatal care.

This post is in line with the Neonatal Critical Care review (NCCR) which called for Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) and trusts to better support families and for staff to be neonatal experts. This assistant psychology post will directly contribute to the East Midlands meeting these aims, through the provision of a programme of training for psychological professionals and allied health professionals working in neonatal units. The post will also work with psychological and allied health professionals across the East Midlands to support audit and research and understand better how we are supporting families and how we might develop provision.

You will be a key player in developing, delivering and evaluating provision to neonatal units. There will be a focus on ensuring that our work improves peoples understanding of the role and value of psychological professionals and allied health professionals.

Post-holders will contribute to regular and ongoing evaluation using qualitative and quantitative methods, and there will be an emphasis on collecting a variety of comprehensive information for various projects. As well as the categories of focus listed above, demographic information, levels of satisfaction and patient feedback will be key targets for data collection, in order to understand how the service is meeting the needs of the families, and providing opportunities for improvement via regular feedback from key stakeholders.

The post-holder will also work on developing resources, such as leaflets and brief videos, and there will be opportunities to deliver consultation and training to MDT colleagues.

The Trust is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in both how it cares for patients and as an employer. Policies, procedures and practices are reviewed regularly to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works for the Trust or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

One of the key aims of our provision is to provide inclusive healthcare to families and to reduce health inequalities, and the post-holders will be expected to hold these aims in mind when developing and delivering aspects of their role.

Candidates are expected be committed to promoting equality of opportunity through all aspects of working and professional practice with both colleagues and all client groups, and must demonstrate a clear interest in working with babies/children and families and in MDT working.

Appropriately trained individuals from minority groups and/ or with a disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that applicants may need to do some travelling around units in the East Midlands. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.

Neonatal care is a hugely varied and exciting area, offering vital psychological understanding, care and support for families at one of the most difficult times in their lives. This work is hugely rewarding and even brief interventions have a tremendous positive impact.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class degree, or higher in psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous work experience with people with mental health and/or physical health problems
• Previous work experience with children, young people and families

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision

Skills

Essential

• Experience using databases or data-analysis
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive

Desirable

• Experience of working with multidisciplinary staff groups

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively

Desirable

• A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology

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 post is offered on a whole-time basis of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), comprising Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). A formal Job Plan will be agreed with the successful candidate on appointment and reviewed annually in line with the Trust's job planning and appraisal processes.

The Job Plan will:

• Set out the consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the year ahead.
• Cover all aspects of professional practice, including clinical care, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, as appropriate.
• Provide a clear schedule of agreed commitments, both internal and external.
• Include personal objectives aligned with wider service and organisational priorities, together with the support required to achieve these objectives.

All consultants are expected to participate in annual appraisal and revalidation, comply with the Trust's policies and terms and conditions of service, and ensure that all statutory and mandatory training remains current and compliant.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

Desirable

• On Specialist Register/Accreditation
• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
• Experience with speciality interest in Rhinology
• Evidence of clinical audit

Desirable

• Special interest that complements the Department

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate research. Participate in and implement audits. Be actively involved with Risk Management strategies
• Ability to work in a team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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 Responsibilities

To have a high level of understanding of the effect of prematurity, congenital conditions and difficulties at birth on both the individual and family unit.

To work as an autonomous practitioner and be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.

Using highly specialist knowledge, practical skills, assessment tools and communication skills to assess and determine diagnosis of conditions with which high risk infants may present.

To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts and work with parents, carers to design and implement an individualised development programme for infants identified with or at higher risk of developmental difficulties, to promote the infants developmental abilities.

To provide high quality physiotherapy using highly advanced specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out effective, safe, and evidence-based treatment.

To demonstrate the ability to assess family understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid information consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To play an active role in the Neurodevelopmental Review clinic alongside the Medical Neonatologist.

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

To act as a highly specialist source of expertise in the musculoskeletal and neurological management of neonates.

To represent the trust externally (locally and regionally) regarding physiotherapy services provided to neonatal patients.

To delegate work to, and provide highly skilled training, supervision and support for less experienced staff to promote skill mix, improve patient care, and facilitate staff and service development.

To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal, trust, department and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy requirements for each patient.

To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines int he form of informative verbal and written reports and discharge summaries to other agencies, for example Consultants and other AHP's and support more junior staff to do likewise.

to provide highly skilled training/support and supervision for undergraduate physiotherapy students, facilitating the development of a clinically effective workforce and to promote the trust as a potential employed.

Identify and implement innovative ways of working within the speciality. Promote and develop the use of evidence-based practice to improve the outcomes of patient care.

To frequently be able to demonstrate the ability to convey sensitive patient information to the parent/carer regarding the patients condition. To be able to deal with emotionally upset parents/carers in an empathetic manner.

To be responsible for maintaining competency to practice through Continuous Professional Development activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal and professional development and evidence of learning beyond registration. To facilitate and encourage more junior staff to do the same.

To reflect and evaluate own work and current practice using evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures. Make recommendations for change, according to clinical governance requirements and strive to improve standards and ensure best practice.

To be responsible for inducting and teaching student Physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within paediatric neurological care, assessing and evaluating performance against university criteria.

To provide specialist neurological/neurodevelopmental teaching to higher education institutions as required.

Provide support, guidance, clinical education and teaching to more junior staff. Assess and evaluate their competence, performance assessment and appraisal.

Be actively involved in professional clinical groups, such as CSP Clinical Interest Groups e.g. ACPC - Neonatal Group Peet Review Groups and other professional development activities across the region.

To participate in the departmental appraisal scheme as an appraiser and appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plans to meet the required knowledge and skills.

To participate in audit and the measurement outcomes, according to Clinical Governance requirements.

To comply with the Ethical Code of the Physiotherapy Profession.

Work within the Trust clinical guidelines and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Standards.

Convey and present specialist, complex information, written or verbal, formally or informally, as appropriate. Report appropriate clinical information to senior staff. Ensure that written documentation is kept in respect of all investigations and incidents.

Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives and staff, acting as a resource for problems and able to clearly present the patients point of view to others. Receive and investigate any complaints received.

To formulate guidelines, pathways and policies, frameworks and competency documents as needed to formalise practice in line with best evidence based care.

Lead on the development of team objectives.

Participate in the interviewing and selection of new staff.

Participate in objective setting and business planning for the directorate.

Respond to change initiatives in a positive manner.

Lead the development of the specialist service and act as a change agent. Whilst

encouraging others to be innovative and adaptable in their approach to change.

Manage resources in an efficient and effective way, where necessary influencing budgets held by senior managers using expert knowledge and judgement.

Promote the health and safety of patients, staff and the public by taking responsibility within their working environment(s) for identifying risks/hazards and implementing control measures.

Comply with Infection Control policies and ensure that staff patients and visitors are appropriately informed and advised. Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Facilitate the development of individual staff and the physiotherapy team using specialist education and training considering both the needs of the service and the aspirations of individual practitioners, within the Trust and across the wider health care community.

Make use of all available methods of communication to build and develop effective communication networks and processes both within the trust and across the healthcare community.

Responsibility for completion of staff rotas to ensure adequate cover for the service.

Where necessary be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the physiotherapy team within the specialism.

To comply with Trust, Divisional and Service specific policies and procedures.

To be responsible for keeping up to date with own Mandatory Training including Basic Life Support, Risk Management, Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, Fire, Infection Control and Safeguarding.

Key Working relationships

Internal

• Neurological Paediatrician
• Paediatricians across UHDB Trust
• Nurse & Physiotherapy Specialists
• Senior management team for division
• Patients and carers
• Other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Outpatient department staff
• Medical secretaries
• Psychological services

External

• Social services
• Health Visitors
• Community based therapy staff
• Neonatal Home Care Team
• Patients and carers
• Allied health professionals- SALT, orthotics, podiatry
• GPS, practice managers and staff
• Community nurses
• Psychological services
• Voluntary and statutory agencies

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC registration
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate qualifications or CPD based activities in the field of neurodevelopment including completion of the online HEE Neonatal Physiotherapy Foundation Modules
• IT literacy
• Member of CSP
• Member of specialist interest group i.e APCP or other Paediatric SIG
• Experience of using local IT systems - PACS, Clinical Whiteboard
• Evidence of continuous professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification clinical experience in Paediatric Physiotherapy, within a range of specialisms
• Significant experience at Band 6 level
• Experience of working on an acute Paediatric ward
• Evidence of clinical experience of responsibility for a caseload of inpatients and outpatients with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions
• 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
• Up to date knowledge of national and local guidelines, policies and procedures etc for clinical speciality
• Experience of audit and service evaluation/service development projects
• Experience of providing advice, training and support in relation to the clinical specialism to other i.e. therapy staff, other health professionals, students etc.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Neonates in NICU and SCBU
• Completed research or contributed to research based projects

Skills

Essential

• Highly specialised and effective assessment and clinical reasoning skills, prioritising problems, assessing associated risks and taking appropriate action within the specialist area of practice
• Highly specialised handling and observation skills for the assessment of neonatal patients
• Ability to formulate a specialised individual or specialist programmes/package of care for patients with neurological or neurodevelopmental conditions
• Ability to analyse information from a range of sources e.g. x rays, CT and MRI
• Mentor/preceptor/clinical supervisor to all grades of staff and students
• Effective manager of resources and promotes safe use of equipment. Advises on and orders supplies in relation to the clinical specialism
• The ability to prioritise effectively and assist others to do likewise
• Data collection and interpretation around service demands and areas of need and presentation of findings as required to Trust and wider health community
• Possesses the mental effort required for frequent concentration required in routine and in unpredictable work situations
• Possess the physical effort required to be able to perform the full range of physiotherapy duties

Desirable

• Training and experience of operational management of staff
• Skills in use of a range of standardised tools relevant to neonatal care (Prechtl, Bayley)

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bringing 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
• Accurately maintains patient/staff records
• Communicates highly complex condition related, sensitive information to patients/relatives an carers across the wider healthcare community
• Develop relationships between Acute Trust and Community colleagues across the region that aids the strategic development of Neurological services for patients
• Skills in negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing
• Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
• Manages own specialist workload within the clinical area, prioritising as necessary
• Ability to work to deadlines as required
• Provides clinical supervision and support and guidance to other staff in clinical specialism

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Incorporates Trust valued and behaviour into professional practice
• Works within professional codes of practice
• Follows national, Trust policies and procedures and ensure other members of staff do likewise
• Appropriately uses empathy and compassion when dealing with distressing and emotional circumstances relating to patients, relatives and staff
• Challenges discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all
• Physical skills and ability to ensure accuracy and dexterity required for clinical procedures
• Standard keyboard skills
• Car driver
• Able to work in an environment where there is exposure to unpleasant working conditions and hazards that are unavoidable
• To be an independent decision-making practitioner
• Ability to undertake intense concentration when undertaking detailed patient assessments

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

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of all Roles and Responsibilities.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continued role development
• Coaching or teaching qualification
• Psychology or counselling qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant health or social care experience
• Agenda for Change Band 3 or equivalent
• Experience of multiprofessional working
• Experience of the use of data management
• Evidence of good communications skills
• Experience of coach/teaching patients and carers
• Understanding of person-centred care
• Experience in coordinating a patient workload

Desirable

• Charity sector experience
• Knowledge of IT systems including Somerset Cancer Registry-RMS
• Knowledge of cancer treatments, interventions & language

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult and emotionally charged conversations
• Effective organisation skills and prioritisation
• IT Skills
• Verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Teamworking
• Accurate written communication
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to retrieve and collate information from multiple resources
• Physical qualities such as to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Ability to use initiative
• Observational skills
• Ability to ask sensitively about needs
• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values

Desirable

• Communication training - e.g. Sage and Thyme

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell road

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

To produce all catering services at the required service times to the company standards, within the agreed specification, to the agreed performance and financial targets.

To take full responsibility and accountability for the catering in our restaurant and caf outlets.

To lead by example by providing guidance and direction to staff in the team. Conducting yourself in a respectful and professional manner and to encourage others to act in the same manner.

To manage and undertake regular team meetings with the teams and provide feedback to the senior management team.

Manage the department in line with the Food Safety Management System.

To ensure that all food production areas, ancillary rooms fridges, and general catering equipment are kept in a clean and hygienic state through-out the duration of production, cooking, and service.

Carry out weekly & monthly audits against daily/monthly due diligence and cleaning schedules.

Actively enforce the relevant Food Safety compliance, that your knowledge of Health and Safety, Risk Management and COSHH requirements are kept up to date and that this knowledge is cascaded to your team.

To have a thorough knowledge of the Food Safety Procedures, cleaning techniques and standards and to ensure that staff use and maintain these.

Encourage, engage, and lead the catering team to perform their roles to a high standard, in alignment to the NHS policies and procedures.

Actively seek and identify opportunities for sales growth.

Create proposals for improvements in the department areas when the need occurs to the Catering Services Management Team and to contribute to the improvement of the services.

Manage tariff prices, that all catering services are costed and charged accordingly.

Maintain stock levels, consumption & wastage.

Management of the ordering of food and supplies.

Successfully completing weekly stock takes to manage the department consumption spend.

Trust wide, Directorate and Departmental procedures are implemented and complied with by all catering staff.

Manage departmental attendance and sickness, in line with the absence and sickness policies.

Manage all Short Term and Long-Term sickness.

Manage Recruitment, Onboarding & Training, ensure that staffing levels meet budgets.

To co-ordinate the mandatory training needs for all catering team members and report on completion statistics

Report any work difficulties and potential hazards such as equipment defects promptly to the responsible line manager or external service provider.

To maintain a pleasant customer focussed manner always. Be the face of the food service front and back of house.

To undertake, manage and supervise annual appraisals with all catering team members and to report back any figures a necessary.

Monitor and Adhere to the Trust and Departmental uniform policies and codes.

To complete weekly timesheets on the e-rostering system for bank and substantive staff.

Work with other department managers to organise hospitality events.

Any other reasonable request related to tasks identified by the Catering Services Manager.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Food Safety Level 3
• NVQ3 Vocational Chef Qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through training & experience
• Knowledge acquired through training & experience to diploma level on special diets & health & safety management
• Willingness to undergo additional training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Recognized Catering Craft Skill
• Strong People Management Skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary & grievance procedures
• Delivered a service in a smililar role
• Financial Acumen, managing budget
• Catering experience & a great passion for food & team engagement

Skills

Essential

• Preparation of food to deadlines and general food production such as butchery
• Kitchen task planning and organising, adjusting work schedule as required

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Passionate & committed to bringing our Dedicated to Excellence Values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality, diversity & inclusion of staff, patients & service users.
• Management of day to day kitchen operations & delegation of work to colleagues
• Ensures safe use of equipment & associated training
• Strong level of literacy & numeracy
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff & customers
• Good time management & organisational skills with the ability to think ahead
• Computer Literacy
• Completing Staff surveys & local audits
• Ability to achieve & set standards
• Self motivated, have own initiative & the ability to meet deadlines
• Mental effort & concentration required when cooking and using equipment
• Processing of time sheets & work records for staff & colleagues
• Ability to develop employees through training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Eat Street Restaurant, 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

For further information on the main responsibilities and requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
• Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable

• Specialty training in Endoscopy

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
• Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
• Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and listening skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered Practitioner
• Able to work as a team
• Able to relate well with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust colleagues
• Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
• Able to carry out routine and non-routine duties/tasks
• Computer/keyboard skills for entering/updating patient records
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster

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 colleagues, patients and service users
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• Engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate
• Professional outlook and positive attitude
• Professional role model to other colleagues

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

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

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.

Please note that this position is based within a clinical setting. Should your application be successful, you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hon) Audiology or Equivalent (BAAT Part1+2)
• Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience in the field of Paediatric Audiology
• Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in paediatrics.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team and independantly

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

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Evidence of post registration study in peri-operative care, NVQ level study or equivalent
• Evidence of Accredited Post-Graduate Anaesthetic Module/Course

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Relevant degree/willing to work towards

Knowledge

Essential

• Post Registration experience as band 5 staff nurse/ODP or equivalent in Theatres
• Relevant experience in a peri anaesthesia care environment

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
• Evidence of ability to supervise members of the team

Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver a high standard of Evidence based individual patient care
• Computer/IT Literacy
• Effective communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and effective time management
• Resuscitation skills and the knowledge to initiate appropriate action in a clinical emergency.
• Airway management skills.
• Safe administration of intravenous drugs and the preparation and programming of PCA and epidural pumps.
• To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based systems.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Dealing with difficult situations/people.
• Being able to react to sudden changes in patient condition and having the knowledge to deal effectively with the situation.
• Delivers nursing care in line with Trust policies and protocols

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic
• Strong desire to improve service standards
• Projects a professional image
• Punctual, adaptable and flexible
• Willing to learn new 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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN168UZ

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

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or health related topic or equivalent level of experience
• Holds 16 Standards National Care Certificate (face to face) or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent (GCSE)

Desirable

• Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
• Knowledge of infection prevention & control and safeguarding processes
• Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient setting

Desirable

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a NHS organisation

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

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

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

Training and experience

Essential

• Educated to BSc Hons degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Full BSE Accreditation

Desirable

• RCCP Registration

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous practical experience in a broad range of basic and advanced Cardiac investigations.
• At least 2 years post graduate experience in Echo
• Experience in DSE and complex Echo
• Staff management and team working skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• sound knowledge of invasive and non-invasive cardiology and able to demonstrate competence in performing a range of techniques
• Able to perform and report unsupervised on a range of electrocardiographic investigations

Desirable

• Able to organise own workload and that of other staff within specialised area

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

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• FRCS or equivalent
• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
• Experience with speciality interest in sub-speciality of choice
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of working effectively and as a team player amongst a multi-professional team

Training

Essential

• Extended experience/training in ENT Surgery
• Evidence of further training in sub-specialty applied for
• Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior staff and medical students

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Effective communication skills with both clinical, non-clinical and managerial colleagues, patients, relatives and other agencies
• Ability to advice on efficiency and smooth running of a specialist service
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• Caring attitude towards patients
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
• Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
• Display an ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Must be prepared to move, if successful, to live within 30 minutes of base Hospital
• Ability to travel between Hospital sites efficiently during daytime.

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

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• FRCS or equivalent
• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
• Experience with speciality interest in sub-speciality of choice
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of working effectively and as a team player amongst a multi-professional team

Training

Essential

• Extended experience/training in ENT Surgery
• Evidence of further training in sub-specialty applied for
• Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior staff and medical students

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Effective communication skills with both clinical, non-clinical and managerial colleagues, patients, relatives and other agencies
• Ability to advice on efficiency and smooth running of a specialist service
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• Caring attitude towards patients
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
• Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
• Display an ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Must be prepared to move, if successful, to live within 30 minutes of base Hospital
• Ability to travel between Hospital sites efficiently during daytime.

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

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• FRCS or equivalent
• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
• Experience with speciality interest in sub-speciality of choice
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of working effectively and as a team player amongst a multi-professional team

Training

Essential

• Extended experience/training in ENT Surgery
• Evidence of further training in sub-specialty applied for
• Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior staff and medical students

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Effective communication skills with both clinical, non-clinical and managerial colleagues, patients, relatives and other agencies
• Ability to advice on efficiency and smooth running of a specialist service
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• Caring attitude towards patients
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
• Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
• Display an ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Must be prepared to move, if successful, to live within 30 minutes of base Hospital
• Ability to travel between Hospital sites efficiently during daytime.

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

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
• Experience with speciality interest in sub-speciality of choice
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of working effectively and as a team player amongst a multi-professional team

Training

Essential

• Extended experience/training in ENT Surgery
• Evidence of further training in sub-specialty applied for
• Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior staff and medical students

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Effective communication skills with both clinical, non-clinical and managerial colleagues, patients, relatives and other agencies
• Ability to advice on efficiency and smooth running of a specialist service
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• Caring attitude towards patients
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
• Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
• Display an ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Must be prepared to move, if successful, to live within 30 minutes of base Hospital
• Ability to travel between Hospital sites efficiently during daytime.

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

Billing Road

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 seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to provide strong leadership and operational oversight for key specialty areas within the Division. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for strategic planning, service delivery, financial performance, workforce leadership, and continuous improvement across your designated services.

As a senior member of the Directorate Management Team, you will work closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety, and performance. You will also contribute to cross-organisational and system-wide transformation initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the operational and strategic development of designated specialties within the Division.

• Develop and deliver business plans aligned to Trust priorities and the Integrated Business Plan.

• Promote innovation and share best practices to improve service effectiveness and quality.

• Ensure Trust policies and service improvement initiatives are successfully implemented at directorate level.

Service Delivery & Transformation

• Oversee high-quality, patient-centred services that are safe, efficient, and evidence-based.

• Lead on service redesign and improvement programmes to enhance clinical outcomes, reduce waiting times, and increase operational efficiency.

• Interpret national and local guidance to anticipate service demands and develop strategic responses.

Performance & Financial Management

• Ensure services meet national standards, KPIs, and constitutional targets.

• Implement systems to monitor performance and develop solutions for underperformance.

• Manage budgets for specific service areas, support delivery of CIPs, and contribute to divisional financial planning.

Governance & Risk

• Embed a strong culture of clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management.

• Ensure services meet CQC and licensing standards and maintain robust systems to handle complaints and incidents.

• Support the development and implementation of the Divisions annual governance plan.

Workforce & Staff Development

• Lead on workforce planning to ensure the right staffing, skills, and training are in place.

• Support managers in delivering effective HR practices including appraisals, sickness absence, and staff engagement.

• Promote a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement.

Research, Education & Teaching

• Promote research, audit, and clinical education within service areas in alignment with Trust strategies.

• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and promote lifelong learning across teams.

Communication & Partnership Working

• Maintain effective two-way communication within services and with key stakeholders internally and externally (e.g., ICBs, local authorities, universities).

• Foster collaborative working relationships with clinical leaders, service users, and partner organisations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in the Trusts senior management on-call rota.

• Travel between hospital sites (e.g., Kettering and Northampton) as required.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience
• Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Evidence of other specialist knowledge at higher degree or masters level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior manager level including operational responsibility for a directorate level service
• Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare targets
• Experience of delivering programmes of change within an NHS setting
• Experience of managing and hearing performance issues
• Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on highly complex performance management information

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communications skills, written and oral
• Evidence of being a team-player but able to stand back when necessary
• Ability to motivate staff tAbility to interpret, analyse and present highly complex data/information at Directorate Levelo deliver challenging targets
• Proven influencing skills
• Ability to manage conflict
• Logical thinker with evidence of implementation of ideas and solutions
• Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
• Business focused
• Sensitive to clinical and political demands
• Ability to cut through barriers to change
• Demonstrable organisational skills
• Ability to concentrate frequently whilst dealing with interruptions and moving quickly from one priority to another
• Proven record of robust performance management

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)