Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To provide detailed assessment, treatment and management for an autonomous caseload of patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders following Kings College Hospital Speech & Language Therapy service guidelines and standards.

2. To participate in providing cover across the other parts of the SLT service (and sites) where appropriate.

3. To provide relevant information, training and support to relatives and carers.

4. To attend and contribute to, multidisciplinary team meetings, goal setting meetings, and other ward meetings as necessary and to share in minute taking when required.

5. To liaise with community speech and language therapists and other relevant professional organisations when patients are discharged from KCH.

6. To provide timely and accurate reports, including transfer/discharge reports and including SLT information in medical notes where appropriate.

7. To undertake the key worker role if required.

8. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times and according to KCH policies.

9. To provide a 7 day, extended hours flexible service as appropriate.

Governance / Quality Control

1. To maintain and record an active programme of continuing professional development, including feeding back to colleagues on any courses or conferences attended.

2. To make recommendations on service development and governance.

3. To be an active member of relevant special interest groups.

4. To participate regularly in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research

5. To undertake specific departmental audit projects and contribute to departmental research where appropriate

Education and Training

1. To provide clinical training for speech and language therapy students as appropriate to the experience of the post holder (at least 1 year post qualification).

2 To contribute to education and training of other disciplines in both the acute and rehabilitation settings.

3. To undertake continuing professional development within the field of communication and swallowing disorders, both through in-service training and attendance on external courses, and to feed back on any relevant courses attended.

4. To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

5. To undertake mandatory Kings College Hospital training

Research and Service Development

1. To participate in relevant audit activity within Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2. To participate in research initiatives in the relevant area

3. To publish and disseminate information which results from research and audit activity.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC

2. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.

3. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.

4. To maintain clinical equipment in good order and carry out inventory checks as requested.

5. To contribute to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by the hand washing policy and other policies related to barrier nursing.

6. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.

7. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
• Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with acutely unwell patients within Speech & Language Therapy training/clinical experience including reflection on the role of a Speech & Language Therapist in this context
• Demonstrates the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical patient-centred manner

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to assess, diagnose and manage communication problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting
• Ability to assess, diagnose and manage swallowing problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting
• Excellent communication skills - spoken & written
• Good auditory and perceptual skills
• Willing to work in all areas on rotation
• Ability to communicate complex and emotive information
• Basic level IT skills
• Ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team
• Appropriate professional presentation
• Able to reflect on previous clinical/ personal experiences and demonstrate learning and personal development from these
• Professional and patient focused approach, acting as a role model to colleagues or junior staff members
• Demonstrates the King's Values
• Able to manage own caseload and work autonomously
• Ability to undertake a range of management and therapeutic decisions
• Demonstrates awareness of limitations of own knowledge and experience and when to seek help/advice
• Evidence of organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative
• A flexible approach to working patterns, which may include participating in providing a 7 day week service
• Demonstrates skill in preparing teaching materials and participate in designated training/courses
• Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner

Desirable

• Ability to take on student/assistant 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

PRUH and Orpington

KCH NHS Foundation Trust, C/o PRUH and Orpington Hospital

Greater London

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy as necessary. To propose and implement policies and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients in the Trust in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist in line with national and international consensus guidelines. Support the delivery, management and evaluation of clinical governance and policy relating to medicines within the Trust. To lead and comment on policy and service changes and plans within the pharmacy department and to contribute to, and participate in, pharmacy service developments in line with departmental and Trust policy. To develop, implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based prescribing guidelines and protocols for use both Trust wide and within Specialities. To ensure services provided are in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks. To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards. Support pharmacy teams and departments to provide patient focused care, provision of patient information and patient education. Liaise with the Patient Experience team to support improvements relating to pharmacy and the provision of information about medicines. Support the delivery, management and evaluation of clinical governance and policy relating to medicines within the Trust. Collate and analyse patient feedback from pharmacy services (Clinical and Operational) To be a member of and actively participate in Trust-wide committees relevant to role. To support the Principal Pharmacist, Formulary and Clinical Effectiveness in the management of new drug, non-formulary and Individual Funding Requests, as needed. To manage specific initiatives and changes affecting the pharmacy service in the department and across the Trust.

Clinical Responsibilities

To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To act as a specialist practitioner within the field. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To actively participate in consultant ward rounds as appropriate. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for all patients/carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To liaise with other pharmacists/healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues. To develop shared care guidelines to support GP prescribing as necessary. To support the set up and provision of homecare services, as necessary, in line with Royal College of Pharmacy Homecare Services Professional Standards Maintain and further develop specialist information on the use of drugs in clinical conditions, ensuring accurate and up to date clinical information is available to all pharmacists performing out-of-hours duties in a format relevant to those pharmacists needs. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.

Financial Management

To identify areas of potential cost-savings, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. Using horizon scanning techniques identify future high-cost medications. To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing. To educate other healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the Trust. To attend Pharmacy and Trust financial meetings when required. To work across traditional boundaries e.g. primary and secondary care.

People Management and Performance

Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices, ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed. Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans. Ensure the team is compliant with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant. Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level. Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process. Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people. Review skills mix at regular intervals to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment. To participate in teaching and supervising students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To act as postgraduate tutor for diploma students. To act as a tutor for trainee pharmacists. To act as a Designated Prescribing Practitioner as appropriate. To participate in the recruitment and selection of pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists, and junior pharmacists as needed. To plan activities for and regularly train, supervise and assess at ward level junior pharmacy staff providing a ward/clinical pharmacy service to wards within the Care Group. To participate in the in-service clinical pharmacy training of all pharmacy staff. To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated. To participate regularly in the induction, training, teaching and development of medical, nursing and other healthcare staff. To appropriately delegate tasks to junior staff as and when required. To manage, organise and/or support the induction of new pharmacy staff.

Research and Service Development

To participate in and co-ordinate relevant practice research or audit projects to investigate and where appropriate improve the quality of service. To publish and present the results and outcomes of own research and audits locally, nationally or internationally as appropriate. To supervise junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists undertaking audit, QI and service evaluation projects.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm (Masters Degree)
• Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
• Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
• Maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to area of practice
• Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies

Desirable

• Experience of formulary and/or governance processes
• Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the Royal College of Pharmacy Core Advanced Curriculum

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level)
• Be able to impart knowledge on medicines use to other healthcare professionals
• Be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
• Be able to concentrate on highly complex matters (drug use evaluations, drug query answering, clinical prescription review, checking of dispensed prescriptions) despite frequent interruptions
• Able to participate in Pharmacy seven-day service including the Late Duty, Weekend and Bank Holiday Service

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

Pharmacy Department, Denmark Hill

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

Clinical and Professional

Patient Care

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including management of clinical risk, knowledge of indications and precautions of chosen techniques in line with national and trust clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways where they exist.

To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual specialized treatment programmes for patients appropriately, depending on the physiotherapists diagnosis; using clinical reasoning and specialist skills such as use of respiratory adjuncts, patient education, exercise and advanced airway clearance techniques.

To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatment programmes are progressing appropriately.

To carry a designated clinical caseload including complex patients and prioritise that work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities using specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.

To provide individual patient equipment as required, walking aids, splints and supports. To issue such equipment with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal, national and local guidelines.

To be responsible for the standard of physiotherapy carried out by physiotherapy assistants or technical instructors working with you.

To undertake home visits when appropriate, to ensure planned discharge from hospital.

To advise, guide and teach junior staff and students in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.

On the appropriate rotation, independently run the out-patient respiratory service and pulmonary rehabilitation programme working without direct supervision including management of the waiting list.

To be an active member of the on-call, weekend duty rotas, and extended hours as required, and cover of statutory and public holidays including working as lone physiotherapy practitioner at night.

Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Physiotherapy Manager.

Communication

To consult appropriately with senior specialist staff regarding patients with particular problems.

Provide patients, families and other carers with specialist advice or instruction to promote the understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure consistent patient management.

To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximize rehabilitation potential and to improve understanding of the condition which will require the appropriate response to the patients level of communication, facilitating the best possible communication outcome e.g. use of interpreters.

To be able to persuade and motivate patients through effective communication skills.

To provide and receive information from patients, carers and other professionals regarding a patients condition and treatment progress. This may include the sharing and receiving of complex and/or sensitive information.

Develop and maintain close working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues, referring clinicians, other members of the multidisciplinary team and other appropriate persons or agencies involved in the provision of care to these groups of patients in the community and hospital settings to provide a coordinated service.

To attend case conferences and ward rounds to ensure that the physiotherapeutic management of patients is integrated into the individual patient treatment plan and that other members of the MDT know the progress of the patient.

Provide education using specialist knowledge to relevant patient groups.

Management and Administration

Information Management

To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely patient notes and records in accordance with departmental policy and to ensure the safekeeping and confidentiality of these records.

To keep comprehensive records of activity in accordance with local and national requirements, using departmental software systems as required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• MCSP
• Member of ACPRC

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Wide ranging post-graduate clinical experience, including neurology, rehab and musculoskeletal conditions
• Extended experience in respiratory including medical, surgical, HDU and ITU
• Demonstrate awareness of equal opportunities, providing non- discriminatory practice
• Evidence of relevant post graduate learning including reflective practice and courses attended e.g. CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Experience of handling critically ill patients
• Undertaken respiratory specific courses

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Extended experience in respiratory including medical, surgical, HDU and ITU
• Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports in English and complete POM Records
• Aware of confidentiality, practices good information governance
• Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary team and understand role
• Able to undertake on-call and weekend duty commitments

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 Site

Denmark Hill

Brixton

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post supports the delivery of high-quality resuscitation training and education across the Trust, ensuring staff maintain competence in CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and emergency response in line with Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) guidance and local policies. Working closely with Lead and Senior Resuscitation Practitioners, the postholder will assist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of resuscitation training programmes for clinical and non-clinical staff.

They will contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Trust-wide resuscitation policies, ensuring compliance with national standards and best practice. The role includes participation in resuscitation audits, quality improvement projects, simulation training, cardiac arrest debriefs, and the National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA). The postholder will also provide expert resuscitation support during emergency situations, promoting effective multidisciplinary teamwork and patient safety.

This cross-site role requires delivery of training and support across all Trust locations. The postholder will contribute to the operational management of the Resuscitation Service, helping to maintain an effective training programme that meets quality and performance standards. They will deputise for Senior Resuscitation Practitioners when required and provide specialist advice on resuscitation practice, training, governance, and equipment management. As a clinical expert and role model, the postholder will promote excellence in resuscitation care, education, and service development, ensuring alignment with current evidence, scientific guidance, and national recommendations.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC etc)
• Educated to degree level
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• RCUK Level 3 Instructor course (ILS/PILS Instructor)

Desirable

• RCUK Level 4 Provider Course (ALS/EPALS/APLS/NLS)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in planning and delivering care to deteriorating patients
• Experience in delivering education in current role
• Confident in delivery of education

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Presentation skills within formal and informal settings.
• Physically capable of resuscitation training, clinical resuscitation and moving manikins and equipment as required for training
• Ability to interact well with all members of multi-professional team with diplomacy, persuasion & tact
• Use of a wide range of skills including, negotiation, arbitration, consultation, and persuasion to engage Professionals in developing and changing practice.
• Good organisational & time management skills.
• Ability to use initiative, judgement, and work independently.

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 (Cross-Site)

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contract Management

• To manage a portfolio of medical device service and maintenance contracts ensuring that agreements are in place reflecting the Trusts requirements and in accordance with the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
• Review service and maintenance contracts as they become due for renewal
• Check whether the equipment is still in use or due replacement, working with internal /external groups to ensure the medical equipment database is kept up to date.
• Consolidate current contracts
• Make recommendations in consultation with the contract manager, end-users and clinical experts on the appropriate maintenance and servicing requirements.
• Discuss and seek advice from the Medical Equipment Management Service (MEMS) on technical aspects of medical equipment.
• Specify contract maintenance levels.
• Liaise with Procurement to negotiate pricing and to obtain agreement before placing the contracts, to ensure we work in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.
• Source new service and maintenance contractors as required.
• Monitor progress and performance throughout the contract period to ensure an efficient service is being provided and that the contractor fulfils their contractual responsibilities.
• Strive to improve quality, performance and efficiency.
• Ensure equipment servicing is completed according to contract terms and service reports are uploaded to the database.
• Liaise with end users and service providers for contracted equipment repairs, ensuring jobs are logged in a quick and efficient manner and completed.
• The post holder will have knowledge and understanding of medical device contracting underpinned by theory and experience, acquired through degree or equivalent experience or training.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Keep accurate records relating to the comprehensive database of service contracts to facilitate a contract management programme.
• Identify and inform care groups of equipment requiring contracts and the risks associated with not setting up service contracts.
• Record expenditure and savings on medical devices and ensure that any budget information is made available to senior managers as required.
• Update and manage the contract element of the medical equipment asset register.
• Deal with complex facts or situations which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
• Apply judgement where there is a need to make decisions on complex issues on the contract planning, negotiation and management, taking funding resources in to account
• To analyse trends in equipment performance, implement policies to ensure cost effective ways of dealing with suppliers in order to optimise resources.
• Act on user complaints and queries, investigate and report.
• All work to be carried out adhering to Trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree or extensive knowledge, skills and experience to equivalent level
• Specialist knowledge in Medical equipment acquired through BSc level professional qualifications plus additional training and/or experience to BSc level or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experienced of medical device management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of CQC standards.
• Knowledge of NHS structure.
• Experience managing budgets and efficiency programmes.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Able to compile, analyse and present complex data.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High level of planning and organisational skills with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Able to exercise own initiative and able to operate autonomously.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to negotiate issues of a technical and commercial nature.

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

Kings college hospital

Faraday Building 124 - 126 Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8RX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To autonomously manage and provide highly specialist intervention, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and highly specialist SLT management for patients with acute, acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence-based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards.

2. To provide highly specialist input into policies and protocols regarding the management of patients on the Speech and Language Therapy Acute Team and wider service.

3. To act as a link between all SLTs involved in treating patients in Acute and Frailty beds to ensure the patient receives treatment from the most appropriate therapist and that knowledge and resources are shared across the service.

4. To act as a link with the other therapy professions to develop the process for planning rehabilitation goals and programmes for relevant patients on these acute wards.

5. To provide accurate appropriate and current information for clients and their carers to enable autonomy and choice where possible.

6. To carry out instrumental assessments (VF/FEES) and assist in the training and supervision of other SLT staff in these assessments.

7. To liaise effectively and work collaboratively with the relevant multidisciplinary teams to plan and facilitate appropriate management.

8. To attend clinical meetings/ward rounds/case conferences where appropriate.

9. To maintain an active liaison role, including SLT colleagues in the acute and community sector, members of the in-patient and community multidisciplinary teams, GPs, other members of the primary health care team, local authority services and voluntary organisations, ensuring consultation and feedback.

10. To carry out joint assessments with other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriate.

11. To identify barriers to effective communication within the environment and suggest and implement solutions where feasible.

12. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties.

13. To provide complex and sensitive clinical information to patients and carers in clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form.

14. To develop and deliver training regarding communication and swallowing to carers, relatives and staff.

15. To instigate referrals, when appropriate, to internal/external agencies and to liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients.

16. To assist with clinical cover in other areas as required.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To be responsible for prioritising and managing own caseload. To support the Acute SLT Clinical Lead in overseeing the organisation of the acute caseload across the SLT service, identifying shortfalls and risk.

2. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC.

3. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.

4. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.

5. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

6. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.

7. To comply with departmental procedures and policies and contribute to developments in clinical effectiveness, including risk management

Leadership

1. To jointly lead the Acute Frailty and Elderly SLT team at PRUH provide clinical support and supervision to junior therapists within the team.

2. To assist in the ordering and be responsible for the accurate record keeping, safe-keeping and maintenance of therapy equipment, in line with standards and policy, including infection control.

3. To assist in the co-ordination of Acute Frailty and Elderly SLT team objectives and projects.

4. To attend and participate in Kings SLT and Multiprofessional team meetings as appropriate.

5. To develop care protocols and standards relating to the delivery of the SLT Acute Frailty and Elderly service.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of adult acquired neurological and medical disorders in a medical, health & ageing and acute care setting, including managing own swallowing and communication caseload and using a range of assessment and therapy techniques
• The management of patients presenting with dementia and disorders which impact on communication, cognition / behavioural feeding
• Experience of risk identification and management including multidisciplinary liaison and decision making.
• Experience of audit within specialism
• Experience of specialist assessment and differential diagnosis with a complex caseload
• Previous experience of clinical supervision of others, including supporting approaches with appropriate theoretical models of management

Education and Qualification

Essential

• BSc or recognised post graduate MSc or diploma in speech and language therapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Postgraduate training in dysphagia
• Postgraduate training in communication disorders and aphasia therapy
• Active member of RCSLT CEN or equivalent
• Postgraduate short courses in language, cognition and motor speech disorders and swallowing specifically to frailty assessment and management
• Postgraduate training in management of dysphagia, including training and experience in instrumental assessment of swallowing skills (Videofluoroscopy and / or FEES)

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Attended leadership & management training course(s)

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken
• Highly motivated and able to demonstrate ability to lead designated clinical area
• Clinical supervision and line management skills
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to devise appropriate training and information packages
• Ability to work at a senior level in partnership with other professionals and agencies
• Ability to plan and implement appropriate highly specialist treatment packages
• Excellent observational and analytical skills
• Ability to undertake complex assessment and make differential diagnoses
• Ability to communicate complex and emotive information, including where there are barriers to understanding
• Ability to plan and implement treatment programmes
• Good organisational and time management ability
• Ability to plan and prioritise own autonomous caseload within professional guidelines and policies
• Able to work flexibly, under pressure and to use appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS changes and professional issues
• High level of motivation and initiative
• Good auditory and perceptual skills
• Interest in developing research audit skills
• Excellent IT Skills including data and presentation packages
• Evidence of professionally written and spoken public presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a 12 month post in the Emergency Department.

This is an excellent opportunity to be signed off for competencies.

The department is a Level 1 Major Trauma Centre for both adults and children and fully accredited for Emergency Medicine training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Relevant parts of graduate diplomas (e.g. MRCEM or FRCEM primary or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification work in acute or emergency specialties

Desirable

• Relevant procedural skills ATLS, ALS, EPALS, APLS

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Good organisational skills

Teaching

Essential

• Teaching and training skills

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

• To actively encourage the adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice and all procedures relating to the aseptic services department and to suggest changes in practice and procedures as appropriate
• To prepare chemotherapy, immunotherapies, CIVAS, parenteral nutrition and clinical trial patient doses, fully gowned and gloved in a clean room environment.
• To assemble ingredients and consumables and record batch numbers and expiry dates accurately on aseptic worksheets.
• To label and package final products accurately and store correctly following aseptic procedures.
• To liaise with other staff to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of aseptic products.
• To ensure that all documentation is processed and filed correctly.
• To ensure that all records and logs are completed correctly on a daily basis and to report any out of specification results to the Chief Pharmacy Technician or Associate Chief Pharmacist Aseptic Services.
• To assist in maintaining equipment according to procedures, including leak testing of isolators and accurately maintain records.
• To check volumes for other Aseptic Services and rotational staff after undergoing an accredited competency process.
• To tidy, clean and disinfect the Aseptic Services department according to procedures as required. This may involve an early start.
• To participate in the monitoring and cleaning rota of the isolators following standard operating procedures.
• To undertake media validation to ensure on going validation of aseptic competence
• To prepare documentation and labels using the Epic system.
• To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic unit and isolators according to procedures.
• To sit or stand at isolators for long periods.
• To participate in the out-of-hours, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas in the Pharmacy Department

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Pharmacy Level 2 plus accredited underpinning knowledge or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice

Desirable

• Experience in hospital pharmacy aseptic services
• Be familiar with handling cytotoxic drugs following approved procedures
• Experience of dispensing medication
• Knowledge of good aseptic technique
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive routine factual information to inform work colleagues, patients/carers that may require tact and persuasion, where there may be barriers to understanding
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
• Good time management skills including ability to prioritise work
• Good problem-solving abilities, able to work on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise workload of own and others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal Univerity 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

Provide a highly specialised technical service in the design, manufacture and quality assurance of complex fixed restorative dental devices, including crown and bridge restorations, implant-supported prostheses and advanced aesthetic restorations.

Manufacture highly complex patient-specific dental devices using conventional and digital techniques, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols, professional standards and current legislation.

Lead the implementation, development and optimisation of digital workflows within the Fixed Restorative Laboratory, ensuring the safe integration of CAD/CAM technologies into routine service delivery.

Work closely with Consultants and Dental Care Professionals to interpret prescriptions and treatment plans, providing specialist technical advice regarding restoration design, materials selection and manufacturing techniques.

Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with Consultants and senior colleagues to respond to changing clinical demands, ensuring agreed turnaround times and service standards are maintained.

Be accountable for own professional actions and work within the standards of proficiency, codes of conduct and professional guidelines relevant to Dental Technicians.

Apply advanced knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, dental materials science and digital manufacturing techniques in determining the most appropriate technical solution for individual patient prescriptions.

Be responsible for the safe use, maintenance and routine quality assurance of specialised laboratory equipment including CAD/CAM systems, laboratory scanners, milling units, furnaces, digital design software and associated manufacturing technologies.

Ensure all laboratory records, prescriptions and legal documentation relating to patient-specific dental devices are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with Trust policy, GDC standards and UK Medical Device Regulations.

Participate in cross-site working where required to support the delivery of Dental Technology Services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Assist in the management of workload, quality assurance, stock control and the efficient day-to-day operation of the Fixed Restorative Laboratory.

Participate in audit, service evaluation and data collection to support service improvement, quality assurance and governance.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as requested by the Head of Maxillofacial Services & Dental Technology.

Be responsible for the development, implementation and optimisation of digital workflows within the Fixed Restorative Laboratory, supporting service innovation and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Dental Sciences / Technology (or equivalent)
• Post graduate HND / University Professional Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology (2 years)
• MPT Vocational training and/or Masters MFPR
• Membership of the I.M.P.T. Registered as an MPT with the relevant professional body (Healthcare Scientists)

Desirable

• MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation
• Advance Certificate in a Dental speciality
• Teaching Certificate / Diploma

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Post graduate vocational training and work experience in a cranio-maxillofacial Unit - Hospital NHS Trust
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary medical-dental team environment
• Experience of the daily management of a defined work area
• Able to present information effectively, clinical and technical audit
• To be able to operate 3 D planning equipment (CMF-ProPlan Surgicase-Syntes, Mimics

Desirable

• Experience in the management of the Oculoplastic patient
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduation vocational training to MSc level or equivalent
• Experience with clinical audit

Skills and Comptencies

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a positive approach to customer care
• Able to self motivate and work on own initiative
• Able to organise and prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Flexible approach to working practice, evidence of responding to service, education and research development needs

Desirable

• Able to produce effective written reports
• Able to evaluate complex information
• Effective oral presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings 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

This is a 12-month post in the Emergency Department.

This is excellent opportunity to be signed off for competencies.

The department is a Level 1 Major Trauma Centre for both adults and children and fully accredited for Paediatric Emergency Medicine training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCEM
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Relevant parts of post-graduate diplomas
• ATLS, ALS, APLS (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification training in acute or emergency specialties
• Undertaken a quality improvement project or example of change management
• Ability to supervise other residents in the Emergency Department

Desirable

• Relevant procedural skills
• Previous ED experience

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and training skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Good organisational 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

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

Purpose of the jobThis role is key to the delivery of Clinical Science as part of the laboratory team within Synnovis Analytics, specifically within Liver Molecular Genetics, based at Kings College Hospital. Synnovis Analytics is responsible for the provision of Pathology testing services to Synnovis patients and customers.

Reporting to the Principal or Consultant Clinical Scientist, you will have a high level of responsibility, including training, management of EQA/IQC processes, quality activities, research, service development and the delivery of clinical, technical and scientific diagnostic activities.

What you will do

• You will hold a variety of accountabilities within the Liver Molecular Genetics laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to
• Day-to-day responsibility for the provision of a range of clinical, technical and scientific diagnostic activities, including interpretation and clinical validation of results; communicating complex information and advice that will aid and determine clinical diagnosis.
• Supervise and provide specialised training to less experienced employees, students, trainees and other healthcare professional
• Undertake research in your own field under the direction of more senior Clinical Scientist colleagues, contributing to the development of specialist investigations, identifying better ways of working and finding efficiencies in service delivery.
• Participate in research activities and publications; attend and present at regional, national and international meetings.
• Spend a proportion of time focused on quality and UKAS-orientated activities, service development and technical and clinical validation of results.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practise as a registered Clinical Scientist.
• Perform investigations in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including but not limited to result authorisation, ordering follow-up laboratory procedures, initiating actions and escalating results when required.
• Perform necessary actions on the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met.
• Communicate complex results, including making clinical and differential judgements involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients. This will include exchanging specialist information with colleagues from your own and other disciplines
• Provide specialist expertise and technical advice to other laboratory and clinical colleagues as required and within the limits of competency.
• Participate in the strategic development and service improvement of the Liver Molecular Genetics service, being responsible for the implementation of new techniques, equipment and tests, including all verification and validation work. Where necessary, this may include analysing clinical trial samples.
• Keep up to date with new developments by regular literature reviews and attendance at relevant conferences.
• Undertake research projects in a specialised area in collaboration with, or as requested by, Principal or Consultant Clinical Scientists. Ensure outcomes from research and development are placed in the public domain through publication and presentation at relevant local, national and international conferences.
• Ensure all incidents and events are correctly reported by junior staff in the Q-Pulse quality management database and other relevant software, and support them in learning quality procedures and investigations.
• In conjunction with the Quality team, monitor, report and action errors, hazards and incidents logged in the CAPA module of Q-Pulse. This may include taking part in investigations of incidents and providing expert insight into making improvements based on outcomes.
• Participate in appropriate clinical audits and take part in all Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activity in your area.
• Monitor and report on EQA and IQC procedures and be responsible for corrective action on problems that have been identified.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including Care Quality Commission, UKAS, Synnovis policies and SOPs, and any other relevant body within the area of responsibility.
• Prepare statistical reports for use in meetings, quality assurance and development events.
• Develop, prepare, write and review relevant documents, including SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments, in line with the ISO 15189 standard.
• Provide supervision for employees, including participating in the departmental clinical rota and potentially including out-of-hours cover as required.
• Ensure that all Synnovis policies and procedures are implemented and maintained, including ensuring all referrals are appropriate.
• Encourage junior employees in their scientific expertise, knowledge and professional development, including the safe use of highly complex and sensitive equipment.
• Deliver training and supervision to less experienced colleagues in your area of specialism.
• Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining complex subjects, particularly when communicating with people who do not share the same level of knowledge or understanding.
• Attend, and where required chair, regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure stock inventory compliance as required.
• Deputise for senior Clinical Scientists, including attendance at meetings, as required.
• Take part in CPD activities to ensure that your practice and knowledge remain relevant and up to date within your specific area of specialism.

Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland and the NHS, including sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, delivering and transforming pathology services across South East London.

The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.

The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. Kings has various divisions including Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer and Cardiovascular Sciences, providing extensive opportunities to develop and progress your career.

Over the last 170 years, Kings has delivered world-class services to patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in a relevant scientific subject or Healthcare Science
• HCPC State Registration as a Clinical Scientist
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• MSc in a relevant scientific subject

Experience

Essential

• Registered Clinical Scientist with detailed working knowledge of the relevant discipline
• Experience of performing and/or supervising the analysis, interpretation and technical validation of routine, complex and specialist results
• Experience of supervising junior employees
• Experience of using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Experience of maintaining quality systems
• Experience of resolving and troubleshooting highly technical and precision equipment and assays

Desirable

• Involvement in research and development projects
• Experience of training and developing others within the relevant specialism
• Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, co-ordinating and managing a team

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and experience relevant to the specialist discipline of Molecular Genetics
• Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles relevant to the specialism
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Knowledge of quality systems and relevant ISO/UKAS requirements
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, including relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with laboratory colleagues, clinical staff and external parties
• Ability to manage and prioritise work effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of current issues and trends within pathology, molecular genetics and the relevant field of expertise

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Synnovis Analytics

Address

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill London

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.synnovis.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The activities and development of the Imaging Services reflect those of the Hospital with integration of undergraduate and postgraduate training and service commitments. This service includes complex imaging for inpatients referred across the range of general and tertiary specialties as well as trauma, Emergency Department and Day-case unit imaging.

The post holder will primarily be expected to provide consultant input for the acute CT service which covers trauma, inpatient and day-case CT imaging and to join the diagnostic on-call rota. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the imaging department, support the daily clinico-radiological trauma meeting while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and associated professional groups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification FRCR or equivalent
• Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview

Desirable

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

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
• On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT, in final stages of their portfolio pathway application, or be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.

Administration

Essential

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Radiology 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.

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Radiology
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.

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

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Directorates administrative staff and resolving any issues that arise. This will include the authorising of annual leave and study leave.
• Monitor the staff workloads and allocate work according to staffing levels and adjust these during periods of sickness or unexpected changes in workload.
• Manage administrative staff sickness in line with Trust HR policies, undertaking return to work interviews, stage 1 and stage 2 interviews. To liaise with human Resources, where appropriate, in issues of sickness and phased returns to work.
• To be responsible for the recruitment of secretarial staff, devising adverts and job descriptions, short-listing, interviewing and taking up references, chairing the interview panel.
• Undertake appraisals on the secretaries and clerical support staff and formulating PDP plans, including the identification of training needs and to provide opportunities for staff to undergo relevant training.
• Undertake mandatory training on a regular basis, ensuring that the administrative staff also comply with the requirements for mandatory training and adhere to the Health and safety at Work act.
• Ensure that all Consultants are allocated secretarial support to cover their secretarial duties and ensure training is provided where appropriate.
• Ensure that all clinical sessions are allocated adequate clerical staff and ensure training is provided where appropriate.
• Train new and bank administrative staff on the job and ensure that progress is monitored.
• Initiate and participate in the development of policies and procedures affecting the administration staff. Implement changes to practice/protocols and overcome conflicts/lack of knowledge.
• Liaise with Consultants and CNS in the development of services e.g. cancer pathway improvement initiatives to support with 28 FDS.
• To act as the administrative lead on the department Clinical Governance Committee.
• Support Operational Managers with ENT and Audiology Service improvement plan ensuring the smooth delivery of high quality care e.g. upgrade of software, equipment and building SEL support network with a focus of staff development.
• Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
• Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.
• Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.
• Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level.
• Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of managing and supervising groups of staff
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent word-processing and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Cancer and its management
• A Level or NVQ level 3 in business administration 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).

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

Key Working Relationships

This post has no supervisory responsibilities. The post holder will be required to work closely with;

Administration colleagues across patient administration departments

Clinicians

Primary Care

Divisional colleagues

Patients, carers and the general public

Key Results Areas

Assisting and supporting (including cross covering) other members of the administrative team across the department or division, including dealing with telephone calls and resolving simple enquiries for patients, their carers and visitors.

Carry out designated administrative tasks under direction and with guidance, and following agreed standard operating procedures.

Scheduling of patients and the timely management of the workqueues in line with standard operating procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities(see Job Description for full details)

Communication and Patient Liaison

Coordinating Patient Care

Supporting Clinical Teams

Data Management, Data Quality and Systems Responsibilities

Personal Development

General responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience of working in a administrative environment.

Desirable

• Prior experience in healthcare administration, medical office, or scheduling roles.
• Understanding of Patient Access Targets
• Proficiency in Epic, Patient tracking lists and Work-queues.

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

Communication and Patient Liaison

Resolve simple queries, using judgement to determine when to pass the caller on to a member of the clinical team.

Act as a point of contact for the department or specialty, dealing with queries from stakeholders and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members as required.

Receive and respond to patient e-mail queries, monitoring, managing and triaging email. Plus managing the physical post and In-Basket.

Escalate complex queries, providing reassurance, an expected response time, and further contact details as appropriate.

Sending no contact letters, ad hoc letters completed by the consultant which are generated.

Be part of the reception rota, to let patients into the department and attend them on the EPIC system in line with trust policies. To cover any aspects relating to reception such as ordering transport and answering patient queries, other adhoc requests may apply.

Coordinating Patient Care

PTL monitoring / updating / escalating where patient pathway issues are identified if not within their scope to resolve.

Responsible for booking of patients appointments, diagnostics and inpatient stays, throughout their patient pathway.

Corresponding with patients, practices and internal staff.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Desirable

• Understanding of Patient Access Targets
• Proficiency in Epic, Patient tracking lists and Work-queues.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to deal with sensitive information with tact and diplomacy. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team (Team Player) Ability to work independently, to manage and prioritise own workload.
• Clear & effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to organise and respond quickly to changes.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines/targets.
• Keen to further own training and development
• Reliable and Proactive
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients both verbally and in writing
• Open to receiving constructive feedback

Education AND QUAILIFICATIONS

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Patient Liaison

• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors or carers, and other clinicians involved in the care of the patient, e.g. General Practitioners.
• Role model excellent customer service skills to the wider administrative team.
• Manage and answer telephone calls related to the service in a courteous and prompt manner.
• Provide patients with information about appointments or non-clinical advice and guidance regarding their care.
• Resolve complex queries, using analysis, experience and judgement to determine when to pass the caller on to a member of the clinical team.
• Support administration staff to resolve complex queries that they have escalated, taking ownership of the query and ensuring a satisfactory outcome.
• Act as a point of contact for the department or specialty, dealing with queries from stakeholders and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members or departments as required.
• Receive and respond to e-mail and In-Basket queries, monitoring, managing and triaging email correspondence to generic inboxes.
• Using hospital information systems including Epic, produce accurate correspondence for patients, GPs and others involved in care, and ensure its timely dissemination to stakeholders.
• Deal with stressful situations that may arise when dealing with patients who are anxious or distressed, or where there are barriers to understanding, using tact, diplomacy and empathy at all times and in line with Trust values.
• Use developed communication skills in order to deal with patient concerns or complaints with empathy and understanding, finding a solution that assures the patient.

Coordinating Care

• Take overall responsibility for the administrative work carried out by the administrative team within a designated specialty or department.
• Receive and register referrals on hospital information systems in line with the Trusts Elective Access Policy, ensuring that the administrative team are supported in doing the same.
• Book, or reschedule, appointments or diagnostics for patients, in accordance with the Trusts Elective Access policy. Take responsibility for resolving complex booking and scheduling issues that have been escalated to you by the administrative team.
• Proactively monitor the patient pathway in order to ensure that all elements of a patients care are arranged appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Identify potential delays or issues with a patient pathway or potential breaches, and take preventative steps to avoid these, i.e. chasing diagnostic tests, results of tests.
• Manage the outpatient waiting list, ensuring escalations are provided appointments within breach
• Lead and take part in PTL meetings.
• Prepare information for MDT meetings
• Ensure adequate preparation for clinics or admissions, receive and collate reports of investigations such as blood tests and x-rays, and preparing information for clinical teams before the next clinical appointment of the patient.
• Responsible for procuring items related to patient admissions, or contacting theatres for equipment.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing and supervising groups of staff
• Extensive previous secretarial PA / managing administrative staff experience
• Experience in Healthcare
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience of audit and change management
• Experience of training staff
• Excellent word-processing and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of using Epic IT system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Provide a highly specialised technical service in the design, manufacture and quality assurance of complex fixed restorative dental devices, including crown and bridge restorations, implant-supported prostheses and advanced aesthetic restorations.

Manufacture highly complex patient-specific dental devices using conventional and digital techniques, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols, professional standards and current legislation.

Lead the implementation, development and optimisation of digital workflows within the Fixed Restorative Laboratory, ensuring the safe integration of CAD/CAM technologies into routine service delivery.

Work closely with Consultants and Dental Care Professionals to interpret prescriptions and treatment plans, providing specialist technical advice regarding restoration design, materials selection and manufacturing techniques.

Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with Consultants and senior colleagues to respond to changing clinical demands, ensuring agreed turnaround times and service standards are maintained.

Be accountable for own professional actions and work within the standards of proficiency, codes of conduct and professional guidelines relevant to Dental Technicians.

Apply advanced knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, dental materials science and digital manufacturing techniques in determining the most appropriate technical solution for individual patient prescriptions.

Be responsible for the safe use, maintenance and routine quality assurance of specialised laboratory equipment including CAD/CAM systems, laboratory scanners, milling units, furnaces, digital design software and associated manufacturing technologies.

Ensure all laboratory records, prescriptions and legal documentation relating to patient-specific dental devices are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with Trust policy, GDC standards and UK Medical Device Regulations.

Participate in cross-site working where required to support the delivery of Dental Technology Services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Assist in the management of workload, quality assurance, stock control and the efficient day-to-day operation of the Fixed Restorative Laboratory.

Participate in audit, service evaluation and data collection to support service improvement, quality assurance and governance.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as requested by the Head of Maxillofacial Services & Dental Technology.

Be responsible for the development, implementation and optimisation of digital workflows within the Fixed Restorative Laboratory, supporting service innovation and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Dental Sciences / Technology (or equivalent)
• Post graduate HND / University Professional Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology (2 years)
• MPT Vocational training and/or Masters MFPR
• Membership of the I.M.P.T. Registered as an MPT with the relevant professional body (Healthcare Scientists), GDC registration

Desirable

• MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation
• Advance Certificate in a Dental speciality
• Teaching Certificate / Diploma

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Post graduate vocational training and work experience in a cranio-maxillofacial Unit - Hospital NHS Trust
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary medical-dental team environment
• Experience of the daily management of a defined work area
• Able to present information effectively, clinical and technical audit
• To be able to operate 3 D planning equipment (CMF-ProPlan Surgicase-Syntes, Mimics

Desirable

• Experience in the management of the Oculoplastic patient
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduation vocational training to MSc level or equivalent
• Experience with clinical audit

Skills and Comptencies

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a positive approach to customer care
• Able to self motivate and work on own initiative
• Able to organise and prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Flexible approach to working practice, evidence of responding to service, education and research development needs

Desirable

• Able to produce effective written reports
• Able to evaluate complex information
• Effective oral presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings 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 responsibilities of the job

• Play an integral role in establishing, delivering and evaluating specialist weight management support for patients receiving obesity management medications (GLP-1 analogues).
• Contribute to the dietetic care of people under the bariatric surgery pathway.
• Use advanced behaviour change techniques and motivational approaches to support patients in achieving sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Facilitate group education for patients (including online interventions)
• Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, providing expert dietetic input to support patient-centred care planning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based management of patients living with obesity.

Please see the following attached documents for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of this post: Job description and Person specification

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate course/study days
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant and wide ranging experience in the dietetic management of obesity
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit
• Experience in the clinical supervision of students
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research
• Experience of providing line management
• Formal teaching/lecturing experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good oral and written skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Motivational and counselling skills
• Presentation skills and ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups

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

Denmark Hill

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

• Provide technical information and feedback to clinical users on the service and repair of equipment.
• Communicate with equipment suppliers and manufacturers regarding maintenance and repair of medical equipment.
• Collaborate with other technical staff in the maintenance of medical equipment.

Clinical

• Attend clinical areas to carry out routine maintenance of medical equipment, either alone or with colleagues

Quality Control

• Adhere to the processes and procedures as described in the quality manual.
• Comment on proposed changes to departmental policies and procedures.

Records

• Accurately and clearly record work done on the medical equipment management database.
• Check that information provided on equipment is correct, that procedures for adding and updating information is followed and any anomalies are reported to the team leader.

Time Management

• Plans own workload and prioritises breakdown requests allocated to self.
• Organises routine maintenance duties allocated to self.

Physical

• Assist with the movement and transport of equipment and packages, of up to 20kgs, to and from clinical areas, and between MEMS sites.
• Carry out repetitive equipment testing which may require working in awkward positions where testing carried out on-site.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Professional electronics knowledge acquired through training to diploma equivalent level e.g. BTEC, HNC, short course.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Good knowledge of electronics with skills for analysing and diagnosing faults in complex equipment.
• Understanding of the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: - non-ionising radiation - electricity - medium voltages and currents - biological hazards - workshop hazards - chemical hazards from mercury, cleaning agents, fumes from solvents, glues and so on - tools at elevated temperatures (i.e. soldering iron) - compressed medical gases - handling heavy and delicate equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical equipment and its use in the clinical environment.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (EN 13485, DB 2006, IEC 60601-1, Medical Devices Regulations, Health and Safety).

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to communicate technical equipment related information to technical and non-technical staff, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Able to follow instructions to perform technical procedures and operate specialised test equipment correctly and safely.
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
• Able to organise routine maintenance of medical equipment assigned to self.
• Dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills for use of precision tools in maintaining delicate equipment.

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

Kings college hospital

Faraday Building 124 - 126 Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8RX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Management:

To play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of specialist service, both in and outpatients.

To develop policies and protocols to improve patient care.

To liaise effectively with all other disciplines within the Trust and at the local level.

To initiate and participate in the management of change to improve standards and communication links from Acute trust through Primary Care.

To actively contribute to any relevant initiatives within the care group and provide support to senior colleagues and the Head of Nursing.

To provide information for clients, carers and health professionals about all aspects of specialist care.

To contribute positively to the leadership of nursing within the care group acting as an effective role model.

To work with the support managers and clinical staff to identify areas where changes in practice are required.

To introduce measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients. Ensure the formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents in line with Trust policy.

To support the Heads of Nursing in implementing Trust initiatives and strategies.

To network with the team of clinical nurse specialists within the Trust to evaluate, develop and promote the specialist-nursing role.

To utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit and to provide regular active analysis reports.

To maintain records and send reports set by various bodies pertaining to the specific speciality.

To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested.

To evaluate the service in terms of clinical effectiveness, clinical excellence and value for money.

To ensure the best use of available resources is within the agreed budget to provide a costeffective service.

To forge effective links within primary secondary and tertiary care to ensure effective communication.

To ensure compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.

To work towards meeting Cancer CNSs ACCEND framework assessment competency as appropriate to the role and level of practice

To ensure appropriate information and education literature, including services provided by the Macmillan Information Centre at KCH, is available to help patients, make informed choices as to their treatment plan and continuing management developing and regularly updating literature.

To initiate, lead and develop programmes of education to enhance the nursing contribution and quality of care to nurses both across the Trust, Nationally and Internationally.

To act as a clinical expert and advise on educational opportunities that will facilitate the development and support of their specialist knowledge and skills to ensure they develop their clinical practice.

To work with and support ward managers and other clinical staff to identify areas where changes to practice are required.

To improve treatment and support for patients.

To actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and primary care sector.

To attend meetings and conferences as appropriate ensuring that you are fully conversant with current issues both within the Trust and within the specialist services locally and nationally.

To lead on clinical audit, in particular ensuring patient experience surveys are completed and action plans developed.

To lead nursing research initiatives and support research activity within individual Divisions and also through collaboration with other agencies.

To identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to specialist nursing practice.

To participate and assist with any Trust approved research projects conducted within the department.

To publish and present relevant clinical practice and service developments.

PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Care Group.

To keep up to date with current literature and research in nursing and the speciality.

To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required.

To undergo and actively participate in your own performance appraisals.

To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist Faculty and Trust guidelines and protocols.

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.

• To be working towards a masters degree

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
• Our values at Kings

Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another.

Collaborative across all of our hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Innovative we constantly seek new ideas and smarter ways of working to improve care, research and education.

• 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 welcomed

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto 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 appropriate

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

Essential

Essential

• NMC Level 1 or Level 15 Registered Nurse
• A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree/Master) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to undertake
• Relevant post-registration qualifications (communication/psychological care/cancelling /speciality care/cancer care/SACT)
• Relevant, current and demonstrable experience in the speciality area
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in delivering patient-centred care
• Excellent communication/counselling skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT
• Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding.

Desirable

• To have proven experience in service development
• Experience in running research and audit programmes
• Project management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Bromley

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Performance Management

Responsible for the day to day efficient and effective operational management of service area, linking appropriately with clinical and multi disciplinary staff in all matters affecting the delivery of core services.

Establish and build agreements within the team to ensure the delivery of the services provided.

Ensure area has a performance management framework that complements the Trust use of key performance indicators across a number of metrics, using service line reporting/management to ensure timely and accurate capture of information from which metrics reported.

Responsible for the day to day efficient and effective operational management of all services in the care group at the designated site, linking appropriately with clinical and multi-disciplinary staff in all matters affecting the delivery of core services.

Respond to daily problems and ensure issues are swiftly resolved; implement longer term solutions to issues raised. Work with site management other care groups at the site, to ensure that issues are resolved locally where possible.

Work closely with the Clinical Leads, site management, and local operational management to ensure effective support services are in place for all clinical areas.

Ensure facilities and other resources are available to meet service needs, including analysing and managing space requirements.

Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to as required by the Trust.

Responsible for achievement of national and local service targets in conjunction with Directors and General Manager; monitor performance against targets, identify areas of concern and take remedial and preventative action as appropriate putting in place plans to improve performance where required.

Respond to any service target breaches in line with Trust standards and put in place remedial plans to ensure such events do not occur again

Ensure sufficient staffing levels and allocation depending on service needs

As a member of the care group management team, contribute to the Annual Business Plan, ensuring staff involvement, in line with Trust objectives.

Manage the analysis of data so that the Management team has access to timely and accurate information on all key performance indicators.

Lead on the development of reporting processes from relevant information systems and integrating them into the performance management function.

In conjunction with the General Manager, analyse service data to monitor referral rates and identify changes or likely changes to this practice that may impact on the Care Groups services.

Provide information across the Trust on performance within Care Group, including reporting performance to the Board.

Promote a positive image of the department both externally and internally

Participate in and contribute to Trust wide initiatives and projects as appropriate.

Build effective networks with other departments, working in collaboration to support efficient patient flow.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• Relevant Masters, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• PRINCE 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Operational experience in managing complex services including design, development, implementation and management of change in a multiple stakeholder environment.
• Understanding of HR processes and experience of staff management.
• Evidence of managing successful project and / or operational performance and improvement; including business case preparation, service initiation / commissioning, contract negotiation and the development and monitoring of output and outcome measures.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written, oral, presentation, facilitation), networking and negotiation skills with a track record in consistently delivering performance targets and writing complex business cases, policies and change.
• Clear understanding of management in relation to finance and manpower

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

To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient Physiotherapy service within acuteinpatient rehabilitation withinallocatedresources.

Touse highlyspecialist physiotherapy knowledge and skills to manage own complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner, and as part of the multidisciplinary spasticity service.

To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately depending on thediagnosis, using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialist skills such as neuro-handling skills, spasticity management, splinting, posture and seating management.

To support the spasticity clinics as part of the MDT service, and undertake full assessments and treatment plans, including physical management strategies, botulinum toxin, patient/carereducationand liaison with community partners.

To support Ward teams with early identification and problem solving around barriers to rehabilitation and discharge, and support ward with complex referrals and signposting to internal and external services

To foster links with local rehabilitation services, and attend Multidisciplinary meetings to support patient pathways where appropriateeg(SCI round, Neuro Rehab round, FND Complex MDM)

To support physiotherapy teams in neuro-physiotherapy management and to supervise, teach and develop staff and students to meet individual and service needs.

To lead and manage ANRand Spasticityphysiotherapy team.

To deputise for the Clinical Leads when necessary and take part in the on call/weekend rota

This post requires a flexible approach to working and may require the post holder to work as part of arotadseven day workingpatternasnecessary.

Staff maybe requiredto work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service.This includes both static and rotational posts

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Degree or other recognized qualification in physiotherapy
• Working at Masters level, as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including at M level, evidence-based project work, external post graduate lecturing including on M level courses
• Undertaken post-graduate training / qualification in the management of neurological disorders
• Certificate in Injection therapy for Botulinum Toxin, or willingness to complete
• Specialist knowledge and understanding in a broad range of neurological conditions and problems
• Good assessment skills and experience of a wide variety of neurological treatment techniques including specialist handling, splinting, FES, Vestibular rehabilitation.
• Specialist experience in neurology including acute and rehab
• Wide ranging post registration experience
• Has understanding of clinical governance and its implications for Physiotherapy
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
• Experience of supervising and developing staff and students
• Good assessment skills showing highly specialist clinical reasoning
• Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary team and understand roles of MDT and own role within MDT
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to process and share complex information
• Able to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling and the demonstration of exercise throughout the working day
• Able to work with a busy working environment, able to cope with periods of interruption during the working day and able to support others to do the sam

Desirable

• Member of Related Clinical Interest Group
• Full Masters in Related Subject
• Experience of treating patients in Primary Care setting
• Research experience
• Management Training and Experience
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

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

Orpingtion hospital

Sevenoaks Road

Orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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