Job description

Job responsibilities

Management

• To assist in developing services and standards according to the Occupational Therapy objectives.
• To supervise and provide support for unqualified staff as instructed by the Senior Occupational Therapist.
• To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practise, outcome measures, clinical pathways and protocols.
• To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.
• To be responsible for maintaining stock and advising on resources to carry out the job efficiently.
• To be aware of the Health and Safety Act and your own responsibility to maintain a healthy and safe working environment

Education

• To have access to supervision to identify own training and development needs.
• To provide support and education to service users and staff regarding aspects of Occupational Therapy.
• To review and reflect on own practise and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision appraisal.
• To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff members.
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply this to practise.
• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.

Statement

• You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

General

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcome.

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• Attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adult.

• Familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns.
• Reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately.

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Dip RCOT or Degree State Registration.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Member of BAOT.
• Member of a special interest group.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Ability to think logically.
• Able to prioritise workload.
• Communicate with others in the multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to write concise and accurate reports.

Desirable

• Able to present information to small and large groups.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to cope with stress.
• Good time management skills.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks Have a flexible approach to working and able to undertake weekend working as required.

Desirable

• Demonstrate and good understanding of the nature of illness and models of treatment and how these impact on the patient.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the systems within departments for the management of patient assessment and treatment.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.

Provide clinical supervision of junior medical practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.

Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.

Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty, This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• Full MRCP

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Gerontology and/or Emergency Medicine culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC

Administration

Essential

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Emergency and Acute Frailty services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualification

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Audit Publications

Research and Publications

Essential

• Experience of clinical research.
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Gerontology or Emergency Medicine

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course/qualification

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

PRUH

Farnborough Common, Orpington

Kent

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered General Nurse with active UK NMC Registration
• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
• Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tessa Jowell Health Centre

East Dulwich Grove

London

SE22 8EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior member of the IT Clinical Systems Team the post holder is responsible for delivering and developing a share of the Epic and other software systems configuration build and; overseeing the work of the Band 6 Analyst. In particular it will involve:

Being a link person between the ITCS team, system users and other stakeholders and to help manage and prioritise calls and requests to the team; Helping to direct careful planning for systems implementation and the roll-out process, taking into account all dependent variables and liaise with all affected teams, staff and departments; Being a member of the multi-disciplinary configuration team, ensuring a consistent approach to the configuration and integration between the Epic modules and across the wider team; Managing, co-ordinating and leading the configuration requirements and ensure build is delivered in a timely way. Being a key member of a designated Configuration and Application team ensuring design integrity Analysing and suggest ways to improve current workflows and working practices; Working with the appropriate stakeholders to analyse, negotiate and facilitate agreement for change to high-impact or critical workflows and current working practices, whilst managing expectations and resolving conflicts when necessary; Assisting with preparation for the testing and upgrading of the system to ensure it is safe, usable, secure and robust; Work with the clinical systems teams to support complex Epic, and other, software demonstrations and present information on the teams progress to the appropriate forums, adapted in a way in which makes it easy for the audience to understand;

Recording and responding to comments and complaints on the proposed system, resolving complex problems and dealing with unanticipated issues, referring only where necessary; Actively monitoring the systems on a regular basis for user or system errors or problems, working with the Band 6 Support Analyst; Participating in regular process review, feedback and system development meetings both within the ITCS team and with external stakeholders;

To assist in the optimisation of the Trusts EHR system.

Please refer to the attached JD for further details

**Please note that candidates who do not hold a current Epic certification will be required to undertake and pass an online Epic Sphinx assessment once shortlisted as an interview pre-requisite**

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Post qualification Masters degree, or significant experience in Healthcare equivalent to Masters degree level
• Evidence of further clinical training in a specific clinical field
• Accreditation in at least one Epic modules
• Evidence of configuration expertise used in an Enterprise solution

Desirable

• ISEB Business Analysis Diploma
• PRINCE2 Foundation

Previous Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of clinical environment and delivery of clinical care or significant experience in a clinical analyst role and within a systems development environment preferably within the NHS or health care related field
• Healthcare system design and configuration experience
• Significant experience of interpreting business/clinical requirements and considering the impact on IT services
• Demonstrable experience documenting and mapping workflows as well as the results of the clinical analysis
• Demonstrable experience of producing qualitative work in very aggressive timescales

Desirable

• Experience in change management with respect to the relationship between clinician, business processes, risk management and solution functional capabilities.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Experience in the analysis and design of clinical solutions to meet clinicians' and business requirements.
• Ability to plan ahead, priorities and manage change in a formally controlled yet, pragmatic fashion
• Able to plan ahead and prioritise workloads and resource them in response to changing demands and requirements
• Proven ability to present a range of highly technical and highly complex information clearly and concisely in potentially contentious situations.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Education Centre, York Road

London

SE1 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be educated to BSc level in an IT related discipline or have significant equivalent experience and have a good track record of PC hardware & software support in a Microsoft Networking environment.

• The successful candidate will:

  • Provide remote assistance or visit clients who logged a support call
  • Have excellent listening skills to establish the issues the users are facing
  • Have the ability to multitask, while working on multiple problems simultaneously
  • Ability to work with and deliver within a fixed project timescale
  • Work with ground-breaking technologies, Hardware and Software
  • Ensure specialist or complex IM&T information is analysed, investigated and processed in accordance with policies and procedure
  • Incidents and problems are recorded within the ASM Service Desk software ensuring customer satisfaction through listening and feedback

• Give expert technical advice and assistance to users, departments and departmental systems managers
• Maintain user IT accounts and system rights for networked and clinical systems in accordance with the weekly rota
• Support the maintenance of computer hardware e.g. desktops & printers
• Reset passwords and transfer/accept accounts for users of NHS Net e-mail
• Input and manipulate data and information within ASM Service Desk database, Active Directory and other databases as required
• Plan tasks, prioritise and make adjustments accordingly due to variable workloads, interruptions and staff shortages
• Liaise with Trust Users of all levels and External suppliers
• Experience of Ethernet Interworking/ NOS
• Microsoft Office including MS Outlook 2016 and MS 365
• Team working
• Experience of working in an NHS IT Environment
• Ability to provide complex information to an audience of differing levels
• Able to identify resources and management delivery of workload
• Ability to influence change
• Able to work on their own initiative
• Excellent Communication skills

Please refer to the Job Description for the full requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Computer related discipline or equivalent

Desirable

• Professional accreditation by Cisco (CCNA) or Microsoft (MCP)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience leading to knowledge of PC maintenance and their operating systems, preferably with Windows in a networked environment, and demonstrable intelligence based complex technical problem solving skills enabling judgement on complex PC problems which may have no precedent. These skills would enable the quick resolution to problems with minimal or no support.
• Experience working with Ethernet internet working and Network Operating Systems would be an advantage
• Experience working in a team

Desirable

• Experience working in a complex computer network environment, preferably within the NHS
• Experience of working on complex ICT projects

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to provide and present complex information to an audience of differing levels of understanding and seniority.
• Ability to analyse and form an opinion on solutions ranging from simple to highly complex when dealing with several components, all of which have to be analysed
• Hardware Network and Desktop equipment configuration and general hardware management
• Ability to produce accurately written documents relating to procedures and technical information
• Resource management - ability to identify resource needs, secure resources and manage their involvement in the delivery of your workload
• Ability to work with and deliver within a fixed project timescale
• Willingness and technical ability to 'roll-up the shirt sleeves' and deliver
• Influencing skills, to ensure that the change process can be effected
• Communication skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and speaking within the local organisation at all levels of understanding
• Ability to manage and undertake formal testing activities
• Use of a VDU and keyboard to a high degree of accuracy and skill

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill (cross site working)

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant. management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group
• Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.
• Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitionersas a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues
• Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
• Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
• Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
• Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
• Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
• Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
• Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
• Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
• Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
• Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
• Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Higher Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification.
• Full MRCP.

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g MD) in the field of Perioperative Medicine or Medical Education.

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC.
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment.

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of anaesthesia, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC.

Desirable

• A special interest or fellowship.
• Ability to provide Anaesthetics in the fields of Ophthalmology/ Obstetrics/ regional.

Administration

Essential

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Anaesthetic services in a busy Teaching Hospital.
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualification.

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Audit Publications.

Research and Publications

Essential

• Experience of clinical research
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course/qualifications.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a comprehensive knowledge and provide expert advice to investigators and research teams and all clinical trials staff to ensure the relevant codes of conduct, regulations, policies, protocols and good clinical practice are adhered to.

Develop, monitor and continually reassess systems to ensure that research is carried out in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and NHS governance.

Be responsible for ensuring that accurate research and sample records are maintained: conducting trend analysis on the activities of the unit.

Produce and maintain an up-to-date clinical trials portfolio for reference for all clinical staff in the department.

Provide support for RDU 1 and 9 research teams including covering clinics and research appointments where there are no other alternatives.

Ensure all staff are competent in their clinical and non-clinical activities, providing training and mentoring when needed.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Level 1 Registered General Nurse.
• Master's degree or equivalent senior level research experience.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional & academic development

Desirable

• PRINCE 2 or other recognised project management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading research training, support and supervision.
• Prior experience of research studies with minimal supervision.
• Substantial post registration experience within the relevant setting.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth Knowledge of ICH-GCP.
• Understanding of mechanisms for licensing of products.
• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials.

Desirable

• Knowledge of project management methodology.
• Able to develop business and development plans.
• Report writing and presentational 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The R&D Office

First Floor Coldharbour Works, 245A Coldharbour Lane

Brixton

SW9 8RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Waiting List Management

1.To be responsible for the management of the inpatient waiting list for the Vascular Consultants.

2.To support the validation of waiting lists as required in relation to Trust guidelines ensuring that all patients are fit and still requiring surgery.

3.To liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the planning of admissions, ensuring that the patient is provided with appropriate information regarding their admission in a timely manner.

4.To add patients to day case waiting lists accurately on EPIC in a timely manner, in line with Trust policy.

5.Maintain thorough and accurate records of all correspondences with patients throughout their admission process.

6.To ensure any patient cancelled on the day of admission/ surgery for non-medical reasons, is reallocated a date for admission within 28 days, escalating any problems or issues to the line manager and/ or the Vascular Assistant Service Manager/ Cardiovascular Service Manager in a timely manner.

7.To identify the needs of patients in conjunction with their admission episode, i.e. language barriers, anxiety, carer/ dependency issues.

8.To manage waiting list activity and admission data within the Trust IT system (EPIC) and action/ highlight any errors.

Elective Patient Pathway Administration

1.To follow all administrative processes within the elective and emergency Vascular inpatient/ day case pathway, to ensure patient pathways are managed efficiently, smoothly and in accordance with national targets and locally agreed timescales.

2.To ensure key information is uploaded onto the electronic patient records system (EPIC) so that clinical and administrative teams have site of up to date tests results and future appointments.

3.Utilise patient administration systems to understand and coordinate inpatient and day case patients pathway, ensuring key dates are recorded and updated on a daily basis.

4.To ensure that clinical staff and management are aware of key dates in the patient pathway, and that they are aware of potential delays and breaches of key milestones, such as 6 week diagnostic and 18 week waits.

Main Theatre & Day Surgery Admission booking and coordination

1.To arrange day surgery admissions in accordance with the Trusts waiting list policy, taking into consideration the type of urgency, waiting list status, previous cancellations and special requirements.

2.To add patients to day case waiting lists accurately onto EPIC in a timely manner, in line with Trust policy.

3.Frequently liaise with the Vascular Consultants/ Clinical Specialist Nurses regarding the case mix of lists so that they are always utilised to maximum capacity.

4.To monitor lists daily and act upon patient cancellations to ensure full usage of the day case theatre lists.

5.To follow procedures for cancelled admissions ensuring that procedure dates are booked according to the Trusts re-book policy, and informing the Assistant Service Manager of any potential problems.

6.Monitor appointment attendance and re-arrange further appointments as required, in line with Trust policies.

7.To understand and demonstrate knowledge and ability to manage patients on an 18 week RTT pathway.

General Administration

1.To courteously and efficiently receive all telephone enquiries from patients, carers and external agencies in relation to hospital admissions, appointments and general enquiries, ensuring that accurate records, both manual and electronic are maintained and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.

2.To ensure the telephone is answered in a timely manner in line with the Trust greeting policy. To frequently deal with any telephone messages and promptly return telephone calls.

3.To receive and process all incoming correspondence, paper and electronic, ensuring it reaches the appropriate place within the required deadlines, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

4.To ensure patient demographics are kept up-to-date at all times on the Trusts patient database.

5.Deliver the Trust Access and waiting list policies, ensuring standard are met.

6.To deal effectively with Consultant, Registrar, Nursing and Management queries regarding patient appointments and details.

7.To contribute to the administration of the VNUS clinic.

8.To maintain an up to date electronic filing system on a shared network drive.

General

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass or equivalent standard.
• Experience of using MS Office applications, such as Word and Excel to a good standard.
• Experience of managing patient pathway processes and waiting lists effectively.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with an effective and courteous telephone manner
• Ability to input and retrieve information on a computerised system, demonstrating high level competency. oProven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task. oAbility to work under pressure within a co-operative multi-disciplinary team based working environment.
• Ability to demonstrate working as part of a team and independently.

Desirable

• Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development. Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable NHS administrative and organisational experience.
• Understanding of NHS access standards including RTT and Planned procedures, with experience in an admissions role.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge to gather, analyse and report a range of data and information.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointment involves a balanced distribution of time across cardiac theatres, the ward, and outpatient clinics, ensuring a well-rounded clinical experience throughout the fellowship. The unit is supported by three dedicated minimally invasive cardiac surgery consultants, providing the fellow with exceptional operative exposure and mentorship. The fellow will have the opportunity to develop proficiency in the full spectrum of minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques. Training will be delivered in a progressive and structured manner.

The fellow will advance from assisted participation through to primary operating under supervised consultant guidance, in keeping with their evolving competency and experience. It is anticipated that by the conclusion of the fellowship, the post-holder will have accumulated a substantial operative logbook reflective of a high-volume minimally invasive practice, positioning them competitively for a consultant post with a dedicated minimally invasive cardiac surgery remit.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Proven experience as full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST3 grade or higher
• Proven experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• MRCS

Desirable

• Other degrees/qualifications
• Post CCT or Equivalent

Audit

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.

Academic Achievements

Desirable

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Contributing to team and service clinical functioning

• To contribute to the effective working of the Service, for example by managing the services clinical database that capture patient flow through the service, ensuring that this is accurate and timely for each weekly clinical meeting.
• To act in a manner that supports a psychologically informed framework for the service.
• To support the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.

Management of data and outcomes

• To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.
• To create and maintain databases, enter data, and perform analyses for service reports.
• To coordinate the collection, management, and analysis of outcomes for training and supervision sessions delivered to MDT colleagues.

Clinical and Patient Care

• To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.
• Where appropriate, to assist in the provision of psychological assessment and interventions for patients with less complex needs in the cancer psychological care team under the supervision of a more senior psychologist.
• To use weekly supervision meetings appropriately, to develop skills, including reflective capacity.
• Where appropriate, to arrange, schedule and help provide support connected to group psychological interventions for patients.
• To assist the psychologists in the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence.
• To contribute to the training and support of other staff in developing and providing psychological care of clients.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs to be able to work clinically without direct supervision.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of adults with cancer and of methods of assessment and treatment.
• Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training.

Desirable

• Post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs specifically related to cancer.
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams with colleagues from a range of disciplines.
• The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working independently as a pre-qualified practitioner with clinical supervision.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, sensitive or contentious information to clients, families and colleagues.
• Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service.
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may be aroused, or hostile to the information, or have severe impediments to understanding.
• Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Site

Denmark Hill

London

SE59RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a specialist psychology service to paediatric diabetes psychology patients; assessment, formulation, evidence-based treatment and implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
• Together with senior colleagues, to ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialist psychology service, responsible for screening, assessing and monitoring development, cognition and associated learning and neurodevelopmental outcomes, and onwards referrals according to local pathways.
• Ensuring that psychological wellbeing is being considered in the planning and delivery of multidisciplinary care to all patients.
• To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
• To provide clinical supervision and consultation to non-psychology colleagues as appropriate.
• To undertake and contribute to service evaluation, audit and research.
• To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.
• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
• Experience of offering psychological consultation to non-psychological colleagues.
• Experience of assessment and treatment/management of children presenting with complex clinical presentations including acute and chronic medical needs and comorbid psychological issues

Desirable

• Competence and/or specialist training in models of assessment and practice for children with health conditions and their caring networks
• Experience of conducting research, service evaluation and/or clinical audit within a healthcare setting
• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma
• Completed training course in clinical supervision.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To process referrals and other information and requests to a high level of accuracy in accordance with the Internal Flow Hub Standard Operating Procedures ensuring it is passed to the appropriate professional/team within specified time-frames. To assist with the further development of the Internal Flow Hub processes to address any changes to the governments Hospital discharge standards.

To build and maintain communication lines with those defined in the Key Relationships via Trust email and Electronic Patient Record systems, Social Services electronic systems, in person and via the telephone.

To regularly monitor and deal with team and individual email inbox activity as set out by process maps.

To answer and deal with queries promptly, efficiently and politely, resolving local issues and referring to other relevant staff as appropriate, always maintaining strict confidentiality.

To maintain and utilise relevant hospital and social services databases, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

To utilise diaries, rotas, movement board and relevant information to ensure effective communication throughout the team.

To collect, sort and distribute mail, take and pick up and process work/information from others.

To maintain department filing systems in good order and to ensure all papers, correspondence and documents are filed correctly and promptly, assisting with file merging, porting or archiving as required.

To scan and upload documentation to the Trust and Social Services electronic databases.

To ensure that stock deliveries are unpacked, checked for accuracy and put away neatly on the day of delivery.

To develop robust resource management systems to ensure that Borough leaflets and posters are ordered in a timely fashion and displayed and made available as requested.

Support the recording of statistical and performance management information and to assist in the collation of data for statistical purposes.

To process small grants (up to £50.00) from the Patient Emergency Support Fund Adults (formerly known as the Samaritan Fund) monies as requested by the Fund Advisors and their delegates.

To ensure that all patient property is secured and documented in accordance to departmental policy ensuring that a signature is obtained for release of the property.

To work within the timeframes of theCare Act (2014)and be considerate of relevant Department of Health policies that impact the discharge process.

To observe and maintain the confidentiality of patient records and staff information

To ensure that all administrative desks, visitors book desk and main entry corridor are maintained in a presentable manner.

To assist other Administrative Support Officers when they are on leave or when another area is particularly busy.

To interact and liaise with everyone under the terms of Kings Behaviour Standards.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Educated to at least to GCSE standard or equivalent with A-C Grade in English
• ECDL or proven equivalent experience in MS package, email and internet browsers

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent demonstrable skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Administrative/office experience within the NHS in a hospital environment.
• An ability to understand structures, processes and policies in relation to own role and the team's service
• Customer care\service experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health and Local Government systems / structures

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including; the ability to make positive links between the admin team and other teams with whom they work.
• Team Player with the ability to interact with internal and external staff/public and the ability to support and coach new members of staff
• Ability to do simple arithmetic accurately
• Ability to register and process data accurately
• Excellent problem solving 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

Camberwell

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description and outline of main responsibilities please see attached documents.

For further questions regarding the role please contact Principal Pharmacist Procurement and Distribution Mahleek Salawu mahleek.salawu@nhs.net

Person Specification

verbal and written

Essential

• Professional registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Epic systems
• Significant experience of working in a Pharmacy hospital environment

Desirable

• Management or leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
• Accredited Checking Technician qualification
• Experience of automated dispensing cabinets

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the daily workload of the mortuary, including office duties, body management and viewing areas, whilst adhering to departmental protocols.

To ensure all patient demographic details are quality checked and any amendments/ corrections are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion, whilst adhering to departmental protocols.

To ensure the smooth running of the mortuary office and post mortem service on a daily basis.

To organise daily office routines, such as keeping databases and relevant paperwork up to date.

To support the Mortuary team with administrative needs including managing the mortuary diary.

To ensure that all records are maintained accurately within line to GDPR.

To liaise with the Mortuary & Bereavement Team and relatives to arrange body viewings as required.

Manage and resolve potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.

Participate in the utilisation of appropriate document management system.

To present the department in a positive light, by maintaining a courteous, friendly and helpful manner at all times

Participate in regular departmental meetings and assist in the production of documented minutes

Assist with investigations and responding to complaints in line with Trust Policy.

To ensure that relatives are supported, offered advice if requested, and treated with courtesy and consideration at all times.

To ensure that any relatives complaints and concerns are dealt with or passed on to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

To maintain mortuary equipment on a day to day basis in accordance with policies/procedures and in accordance with manufacturers guideline

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good standard of general education GCSE's
• Ability to use the internet for the benefit of the department
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Experience in working with bereaved relatives
• Experience in working with deceased patients

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• provide a clinical service in conjunction with colleagues and under the direction of OMFS Consultants, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• be involved in the examination and treatment of new patients in the out-patient clinic and will also assist in review clinics. They will be expected to organise and apply suitable investigations and make common diagnoses and treatment plans / decisions on their own initiative, guided by their responsible Consultant and the Service Lead and at a level appropriate for their experience and knowledge.
• be involved in the management of surgical treatments within the OMFS out-patient clinic and also on the day surgery unit. Some degree of clinical freedom in out-patient clinics and day case surgery lists may be afforded subject to progress and outcome review.
• provide advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care, originating either from telephone calls from external practitioners, other departments, associated clinical professionals or ward referrals. Availability to the Emergency Department to see, assess, diagnose and where appropriate treat urgent cases constitutes part of the on-call clinical commitments of this post.
• be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with patients under your or others care and some aspects of the administration of the OMFS department by agreement.
• participate in the risk management process and in clinical audit and other clinical governance activities within the OMFS department and the Trust. Adherence to Caldicott Principles is mandatory.
• participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme in conjunction with your Supervising Consultant or Clinical Lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to pursue personal and professional development to fulfil Royal College or Competent Authority (GDC, GMC) requirements in CME/ CPD.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS/BDS(or equivalent)

Desirable

• MRCS or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of Maxillofacial emergenciess including simple fracture treatment, airway management and dento-facial abscesses
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Evidence of participation and active involvement in research / audit projects

Desirable

• Teaching the teachers course and certificate

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in OMFS

Desirable

• ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
• ATLS Certification

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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