Job description

Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for 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.

Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.

Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.

Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.

Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.

Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

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.

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

Please see Job Description attached for full duties

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification.
• MRCS or equivalent
• Experience of and ability to work in multi-professional teams. The ability to empathise with patients and work co-operatively with others. Use a non- judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
• Specialist training and experience in General Surgery

Desirable

• ATLS (or equivalent) within 2 year
• Understanding of clinical risk management. Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints. Ability to organize oneself & own work
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

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

The Associate Chief Pharmacist for Aseptic Services provides senior strategic, professional and operational leadership for Pharmacy Aseptic Services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, the postholder is responsible for the safe, effective and compliant delivery of aseptic services across multiple hospital sites, supporting the provision of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, parenteral nutrition (adult, paediatric and neonatal), CIVAS and other aseptically prepared medicines that are critical to patient care.

The postholder leads the development and implementation of the Trust's aseptic services strategy, ensuring services remain responsive to clinical demand, organisational priorities and national developments. They provide expert advice to the Chief Pharmacist and senior clinical and operational colleagues on all aspects of aseptic services, quality assurance, governance, workforce planning and service development.

A key responsibility is ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance standards, health and safety requirements and regulatory expectations. The postholder is accountable for maintaining robust quality systems, managing risk, overseeing audit and inspection readiness, investigating incidents and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives.

The postholder is responsible for managing delegated budgets, monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value. They lead the development of business cases, capital investment programmes and service transformation projects, including the commissioning, qualification and validation of aseptic facilities and equipment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Master's degree - MPharm.
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
• Leadership / project management qualification/certification.
• Competency assessed and examined professional registration with GPhC.
• MSc PTQA or equivalent qualification / experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience relevant to Pharmacy Aseptic Services.
• Knowledge of GCP, GMP, QA and regulations and legislation relevant to Aseptic Services.
• Demonstrable knowledge relating to Parenteral Nutrition (PN) and clinical management.
• Understanding of national and local priorities in Aseptic Services.

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

• Support clinical teams to identify contributory factors and system improvements arising from patient safety incidents, using quality improvement methodologies and human factors principles to strengthen patient safety and reduce recurrence.
• Maintain robust oversight of maternity incident reporting, ensuring the quality, completeness and accuracy of incident data and supporting the effective use of electronic risk management systems. This is for the purpose of monthly maternity governance meeting and relevant divisional meetings, and this includes gynaecology as directed by patient safety manager in her absence.
• Analyse incident data, identify emerging trends, themes and areas of concern, and prepare regular patient safety reports and dashboards for the Maternity Governance Committee, Divisional Governance structures and Trust Board, working collaboratively with Business Intelligence and data teams as required.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of recommendations arising from patient safety investigations, MNSI reports, complaints, inquests and national safety alerts, ensuring learning is embedded into clinical practice and improvements are sustained.
• Ensure learning and outcomes are disseminated across all areas.

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

• Significant experience in a large complex organisation and within an NHS Hospital Trust
• Root Cause Analysis training
• Advanced computer literacy and database manipulation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work within a team-based environment
• Self-motivating and act on own initiative, able to work independently

Desirable

• Risk Management training/ PSIRF Training
• Project management experience
• Experience of problem-solving in a proactive and consultative way

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

Cross-Site

Farnborough Common, Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Act as Operator under IR(ME)R 2017 Radiation Regulations, assess the clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk associated with the examination.
• Act as patient and staff advocate minimising their exposure to radiation.
• Provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of radiographic services to the agreed standards of the department taking account of the patient/client clinical, physical, emotional and cultural needs.
• Perform out of hours duties without supervision, often as the sole-worker.
• Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with other professionals to take into account changing demands on the diagnostic services due to emergencies or increased demand from A&E, particularly during out of hours duties.
• Assess and treat own workload of patients, communicate work priorities, organising work load in conjunction with other team members.
• To work as part of a team within the respective work area.
• Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of imaging equipment, reporting faults to senior staff or directly to the manufacturer.
• To participate in the 24/7 departmental rota, being flexible in responding to service needs.

Communication

• Receive and welcome patients and staff to the relevant Radiology reception areas and deal with any enquiries in a kind and courteous manner.
• Communicates with the referrer any changes to referrals after assessing the clinical justification for an x-ray examination against IR(ME)R and local protocols.
• Deal sensitively with patients or carers under emotional stress, including the terminally ill and bereaved.
• Deal with potentially aggressive patients.
• Communicate information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients and carers and ensure informed consent for examinations.
• Communicate effectively on a daily basis with patients with communication difficulties and cognitive impairment.
• Anticipate and interpret patient needs, defining the level of care required on an individual basis.
• Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operation of the service. Including liaison with ward staff.
• Give factual information to patients, including children, regarding examinations and understand the necessary preparations.
• To work with other radiographers and health care professionals to assist them with diagnostic examinations and other procedures.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors within the department.
• Ensure patients receive timely and accurate information about their examination, and ensure urgent findings are communicated in the appropriate way to referrers.

Knowledge, training and Experience

• Position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with patient need.
• Be able to decide on additional views when required in line with professional knowledge.
• Comply with the requirements of clinical governance procedures.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to issues arising at a local level, evaluating the need to refer problems to the line manager.
• To be accountable for own professional actions and working within codes of practice and professional guidelines, consulting senior staff as and when necessary.
• Act as a source of knowledge to be consulted by other professionals.
• To be aware of Trust and departmental policies relevant to clinical practice and adhere to them.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• Be responsible for ensuring the legal documentation on the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) associated with each completed patient episode. Ensure timely provision of images to referrers.
• Be able to prepare a sterile biopsy and drainage trays for minor specials procedures within fluoroscopy.
• Assist Radiologists in performing barium and fluoroscopy studies.
• To safely administer oral contrast media and other drugs in accordance with protocols as required.

Physical Skills and Effor

• To ensure the safe transferring of patients and equipment, following manual handling guidelines and using risk assessment.
• Assist with changing and personal care of patients as necessary including immobile and disabled.
• To operate a wide range of radiological equipment requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination.
• To ensure that all equipment is free from damage and wear and tear by employing appropriate equipment handling.
• To operate imaging modality and PACS system computer hardware appropriately
• To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised where necessary; paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens contaminated by bodily fluids.

Management Responsibility

• To organise and manage workloads with support from colleagues and senior staff as appropriate.
• To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate.
• To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team.
• To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within Radiology and with associated clinical areas within the Trust.
• To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To observe personal responsibility for resource management.
• To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.
• The post holder will demonstrate a level of competency in line with Kings radiography competency framework and is responsible for maintaining their own personal development with support.
• As part of individual professional responsibility actively participate in the departmental quality assurance programme including
• Completion of equipment competencies in areas relevant to clinical practice for role.
• Review own performance in relation to reject analysis statistics.
• Deal with complaints in accordance with Trust complaints procedure.
• Report any adverse incidents (AI) and be familiar with the AI trigger list.

Professional & Practice Development, Training & Education

• Supervision and training of assistant practitioners, junior colleagues, non-radiographic staff and student radiographers, assuming professional responsibility for their work.
• Responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• Demonstrate, maintain and update skills and knowledge of evolving practice and legislative requirements.
• To be responsible for individual CPD and participate in the departments CPD program. In accordance with an assessment of own professional needs, participating in both internal and external events as well as private study.

Research & Audit

• Participating in audit and clinical research including contribution to imaging data collection.
• Contribute to practice development in reaction to the findings of audit and recent evidence.
• Adhere to research standards, protocols and documentation.

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 Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To live and role-model the Kings Values of being aCaring, Collaborative, Inclusive and Innovative.
• 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.
• 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

Reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Infection Control Statement

The post-holder has a key responsibility for maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control. They must be fully familiar with, and adhere to, all relevant hygiene and infection control procedures when working in clinical areas.

These requirements are outlined in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local Trust policies and procedures, which will be explained during induction and reinforced through regular refresher training. Compliance with these standards is mandatory at all times.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent), or working towards
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification

Desirable

• Other relevant qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical experience in a radiology department, either as a student or qualified healthcare practitioner
• Knowledge of The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
• Knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017)
• Evidenced knowledge and experience in provision of patient centred care
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology that can be used to justify examinations and image appropriately

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Evidenced knowledge of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998
• Evidenced experience in use of PACS, EPIC and other key IT systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Evidenced radiographic skills and adaptive clinical practice
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to care and work with patients and colleagues of different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and values

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

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

Clinical and Scientific

• Perform, interpret and report independently on specialist diagnostic tests on patients in response to request from clinicians.
• Analyse requests from clinicians and select appropriate tests and prioritize them according to clinical need and resources available.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients undergoing tests and assist in their preparation for tests. Communicate reasons for and results of tests to patients as necessary.
• Conduct vascular diagnostic tests using ultrasound and other equipment to obtain images and measurements necessary for successful conclusion of the tests.
• Recognize when the test is sub-optimal and select and execute alternative tests where necessary.
• Be able to interpret complex anatomy and pathology in order to provide clear diagnostic findings.
• Make complex interpretive judgements based on interactively acquired ultrasound blood flow data and imaging.
• Record test information clearly and accurately in appropriate media.
• Communicate results and diagnostic information to referring clinicians with appropriate urgency including alerting the clinician when urgent further investigation or treatment is indicated. Be able to communicate complex information clearly to clinicians to enable effective decisions.
• Ensure that all tests are conducted and reported to agreed protocols in accordance with protocols and with best practice
• Be responsible for patients safety and well-being during tests. Responsible for ensuring due care for patients who may present with a range of illnesses.
• Ensure that all procedures are carried out within trust guidelines for infection control.
• Perform specialised ultrasound procedures during surgery. Take appropriate precaution against infection when performing measurements in the surgical field.
• Perform, report and record vascular tests including ultrasound examinations for clinical trials in accordance with specific trial protocols.
• Represent the vascular laboratory staff at joint clinical review meetings including weekly vascular team meetings,
• Propose changes to vascular laboratory procedures to improve patient care pathways. Contribute to the review and modification of service protocols in response to internal or external demands. Audit effectiveness of changes in procedures and protocols.
• Perform these clinical duties at all sites of the organisation and others as needed as directed by the needs of the department and the head of service.
• Act as most senior scientist on duty ensuring safe practice within the department

Person Specification

education

Essential

• Batchelor's degree or equivalent.
• Accreditation in Vascular Ultrasound oHCPC clinical scientist in vascular science OR oAccreditation with College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science CSVS (formerly Society for Vascular Technology SVT)
• Competency in Vascular Ultrasound: oCarotid oPeripheral arterial oPeripheral venous oAorta
• Confidently communicate complex clinical information to both patients and healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Competency in advanced Vascular Ultrasound e.g.: oDialysis oRenal artery oTCD
• Higher Degree
• leadership or management qualification such as NHS leadership academy courses, or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of performing and reporting vascular ultrasound
• Experience implementing audit/research/QI projects
• Demonstrable post qualification experience
• Experience with teaching and training and supervision of trainees
• Competency in advanced Vascular Ultrasound e.g.: oDialysis oRenal artery oTCD

Desirable

• Experience with management
• Experience of presenting complex information at local or national meeting level

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Must be a good communicator in both written and verbal forms oCommunicating clinical results to both other health professionals and patients oCommunicating complex concepts to trainees Communicating respectfully with admin team to ensure proper flow of patients through the department
• Must have a desire to be a support to team working
• Advanced clinical decision making
• Organisational - strong organisational skills
• Committed to CPD
• Must show desire to support wider team and willingness to help others develop

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

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The EP fellow will be part of the arrhythmia team and will work closely with the EP Consultants and Nurse Specialists. This will involve responsibilities for the in-patients and attending outpatient clinics. The fellow will also be involved in delivery of our electrophysiology and device service and will receive training with the aim of becoming an independent operator by the end of the fellowship. He/she will undertake simple and complex EP lists with consultants and gain experience in SVT, AF and VE/VT ablation. We also offer training in CRT, SCID implantation and His-Bundle pacing. The appointee will have an opportunity to contribute to EP-based research. This will involve data collection, provision of information to patients, acquisition of informed consent and assisting during research study cases.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCP part 1 (or equivalent)
• MRCP part 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• PhD, MD (original research)
• Other degrees/qualifications

Previous experience

Essential

• Experience in general medicine
• Extensive experience in cardiology
• Research experience, presentations, publications

Desirable

• ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Evidence of competence in care of cardiac patients at SpR level
• Fully competent in pacing and transthoracic echocardiography
• Basic EP and device experience
• Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
• Academic prizes and honours
• Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods

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 duties will comprise data collection, assistance with the care of patients on the wards, assistance in the operating theatre, attendance at appropriate clinics and review of appropriate literature and clinical data. Excellent neurosurgical operative experience can be obtained with senior supervision and feedback provided. The timetable for these activities is dependent upon which consultant the post holder will be working for, as is a list of possible review and research topics.The post holder will collect data relevant to the spinal pathway but will also be involved in the management of patients on the ward, assisting with operations in the theatre or operate within their experience, and assist at Outpatient Clinics which may involve travel to other hospitals.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
• MRCS/AFRCS/FRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification
• ST8 or post CCT
• Not previously relinquished, released or removed from a training programme in this specialty unless under exceptional circumstances

Desirable

• PhD, MD (original research) Other degrees/qualifications

Previous experience

Essential

• Experience of spinal surgery and data collection.

Desirable

• ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST6 competences in medicine at time of application (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training) by the commencement of the ST3 training post (August 2012 or later), supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-Source Feedback or equivalent, ARCP or equivalent.

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

The post will be based at Denmark Hill, and this will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.

All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As an employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -

The provision of a first-class clinical service.

Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.

Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP.

Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies.

Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans.

Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.

2. PROPOSED TIMETABLE

Full-time 40 Hours (Core Monday Friday) + optional out of hours commitment

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

08:30

Clinical cases meeting

Diabetes academic meeting

09:00

Telemedicine

Type 1/

multimorbidity

clinic

Diabetes

Type 1

clinic

Type 1/

Intensive insulin therapy (technology)

clinic

Project design and delivery

09:30

Stakeholder engagement/meetings

Complex diabetes clinic (1/ month)

10:00

10:30

11:00

11:30

12:00

12:30

13:00

Academic afternoon:

QIP programme/teaching

Self-directed learning

Publication/Abstract prep

Project design and delivery

Grand round

Mentoring

13:30

14:00

Project design and delivery

Type 1 diabetes MDM

Project design and delivery

14:30

15:00

15:30

16:00

Admin

16:30

17:00

3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for 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.

Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.

Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.

Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.

Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from deaths.

Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

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.

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

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC
• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Experience in implementing QI project across healthcare settings and scales

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

Camberwell

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Together with the other consultant vascular surgeons, to provide a service for Kings College Foundation Trust Hospitals. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.

2. Shared responsibility with the other consultant vascular surgeons 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.

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

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

5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team.

6. Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.

8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/ Departmental Manager/ Clinical Director.

13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

14. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• FRCS Vascular
• CCT in vascular Surgery

Desirable

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

Registration

Essential

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

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of vascular surgery, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.

Administration

Essential

• Experience in day to day organisation of vascular services in a busy Teaching Hospital

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of 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 & quality improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of vascular and endovascular surgery.
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
• Oral presentations in mainstream international vascular congresses

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

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

Information management

Run reports from the current databases to provide information as required by the R&D managers, Senior Facilitators and Research Data Officer; this will include regular reports and ad hoc reports.

Assist in the submission of external reports required by research regulators, including the quarterly Performance in Initiating & Delivery (PID) national submission.

To constantly review, streamline and update processes for recording data, in order to improve data quality within the service. To take part in decision making and influence departmental changes, and contribute to and participate in review of systems, policies and procedures.

EPIC Support

To be responsible for arranging access for research monitors, for areas where this responsibility is not devolved to the Research Delivery Units

To have systems in place for escalating queries to appropriate escalation points.

To undertake any other EPIC administrative duties.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Previous experience working with databases including data entry, queries and reporting.

Desirable

• Previous experience at working in a research/academic environment.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Effective in managing own time & meeting deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and use own initiative.
• Ability to be proactive & show initiative in proposing and carrying out new administrative procedures.
• Ability to prioritise; to be organised and flexible.

Desirable

• Interest in research.

Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience working with databases including data entry, queries and reporting
• Proven IT skills including use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.

Desirable

• Previous experience of EDGE.
• Working knowledge of Research Governance.

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

R&D Office, 245A Coldharbour Works

Coldharbour Lane

Brixton

SW9 8RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in Occupational Health.

To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To assist in clinical and service-related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, group work, and project work.

To ensure that systems are in place for the effective administration and management of the patient referral process. This will include providing key support for the collation and screening of new referrals, requesting additional referral information if required, presenting referrals in the team meeting, providing necessary telephone triage, and managing outcomes.

To attend and contribute to weekly service level meetings, and multi-disciplinary team meetings.

To work at appropriate levels of independence, following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, and seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds BPS accredited undergraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient and relevant post-grad experience of working in a MH setting
• Experience of addressing issues of culture and diversity
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects, service evaluations or audits.

Desirable

• Experience within an Occupational Health/Staff Support setting
• MDT experience

Skills

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, some of whom my have impediments to understanding.
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data using Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, Teams, Powerpoint, Forms and Word.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.

Desirable

• Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse, trauma and loss, including detailed descriptions of patient deaths from the staff we support and 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

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill

Occupational Health, Jennie Lee House, 34 Love Walk

London

SE5 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role and requirements please see attached candidate pack and job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see attached Job Description

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 - Cross Site

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide coordinated application support, operational oversight and frontline issue management for a complex portfolio of diagnostic systems.

Provide a direct point of contact for technical escalation of application Incidents and requests

Act to ensure the appropriate response is provided within service level targets for all Incidents and service Requests received

Refer Incidents that cannot be resolved by the Applications team to Third Party Suppliers or Project/ (3rd line)

Manage the Applications Incident queue to ensure that application Incidents are resolved within service level

Ensure applications are monitored and available for use and that appropriate communications are issued for Incidents impacting applications availability

Perform detailed Incident analysis to identify the root cause and failure mode, and establish a solution or a workaround either directly or via other teams

Proactively identify areas of potential Incident generation to prevent reoccurrence

Manage and prioritise both short- and long-term actions arising from Root Cause Analysis to ensure that these are given the relevant priority in development/3rd party schedules/service improvement plans to improve applications stability

Identify process improvements for a range of Applications and ensure process conformance

Document and transfer knowledge for known Problems and workarounds to the IT Service Desk team to improve the number of Incidents resolved at 1st line

Enhance applications reports as required to give visibility and transparency to the business

Using and administering monitoring systems through business monitoring tools

Assist with testing and User Acceptance Testing for new applications functionality as required

Participate in the Change Advisory Board (CAB) as required

Maintain the IT Service Catalogue for transitioned applications in use across the Trusts and non-clinical applications governance

Aid with the management of 3rd Party supplier maintenance contracts for applications support and ensure that all new contracts are reviewed to ensure they are fit for purpose at an early stage in the project lifecycle for support.

Liaise with project teams to ensure applications in Pipeline development are transitioned smoothly into Applications Management when they are released to production and manage the Transition through the Warranty period

Work outside of core hours, as required, to meet business support need

Contribute to Trust policies, procedures, and standards for the department.

Support financial management activities, particularly around procurement of new solutions, processing of supplier invoices including cost awareness and valueformoney considerations.

Participate in peer review and professional development activities, including HRled and departmental reviews.

For Further information please refer to the attached JD/PS

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant post/s.

Desirable

• IT Technical qualification
• ITIL Foundation certificate
• PRINCE2 (Foundation)

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive proven experience in an Applications Support role gaining knowledge of at least one computer system
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with escalation routes when problems or development needs arise
• Experience in supporting a large scale, complex application systems environment

Desirable

• Good understanding of an Acute Trusts corporate administrative systems

Skills/ Knowledge /Ability

Essential

• Able to prioritise workload in response to changing demands; able to work flexibly and respond to service needs
• High level of communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience; experience of delivering training to different audiences
• Ability to explain to IT staff the user and service implications when problems arise
• Professional approach with skills in communication, team working, negotiation and conflict management

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS financial management activities

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

Education Centre

75 Yord Road

London

SE1 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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