Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered General Nurse/HCPC Registered
• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
• Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself

Skills and Competencies

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

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

• Recording and responding to comments and complaints on the proposed system, resolving complex problems and dealing with unanticipated issues, referring only where necessary;
• Actively monitoring the systems on a regular basis for user or system errors or problems, working with the Band 6 Support Analyst;
• Managing, co-ordinating and leading the configuration requirements and ensure build is delivered in a timely way.
• Negotiate and persuade senior Trust staff to accept changes to working practices which will improve efficiency, patient flow and/or patient experience;
• Work with Principal Trainers to ensure awareness of build development and changes;
• Work with Principal Trainers to incorporate feedback from training sessions into future developments or make urgent configuration changes to build as appropriate;
• Initiate, arrange, chair and/or participate in meetings between senior Trust staff and/or DT&i colleagues to discuss workflows and/or areas of concern and/or take notes of any action points;
• Use conflict resolution strategies in response to barriers of understanding or acceptance faced by or from the configuration teams and/or wider Trust audience;

See the full job description and person specification for more details

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

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Foundation
• ISEB Business Analysis Diploma

Previous Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Experience in the analysis and design of clinical solutions to meet clinicians' and business requirements.
• Proven ability to present a range of highly technical and highly complex information clearly and concisely in potentially contentious situations.
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise and manage change in a formally controlled yet, pragmatic fashion
• Ability to manage multiple streams of work simultaneously

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Site GSTT and KCH

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Policy/Service Development

• To manage and develop the operational and clinical services at QMH, working with principal and lead technicians and pharmacists, and contribute to the development of operational services at PRUH.
• To lead and manage pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers within operational services at PRUH and QMH.
• To ensure that operational and clinical processes, policies and procedures are followed by all staff.
• To maintain and develop high quality, consistent, patient-focused pharmacy services in conjunction with operational and clinical staff.
• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for safe medicines use.
• To support the agenda for medication waste and sustainability within the Trust by developing systems that are sustainable and minimise waste.
• To support stock management and control and initiatives to optimise these processes.
• To participate in pharmacy and clinical audits and research.
• To follow departmental procedures and dispense and check medication accurately.
• To develop procedures, policies and guidelines pertaining to the pharmacy service.
• To use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and other agreed guidelines.
• To develop and support initiatives for patient centred care.
• To support the delivery of compliant homecare services across the Trust.
• To encourage and support compliance with the formulary and departmental policies & procedures.
• To highlight operational and clinical incidents using the incident reporting system and investigate and develop corrective or preventive action plans in conjunction with the pharmacy leads for reported incidents.

To ensure that operational and clinical services satisfy all legislation and good practice recommendations relating to the safe storage and supply of medicines.

To provide regular activity and quality monitoring information and to use this information to develop the service and improve and/or maintain a quality service.

To be responsible for and manage the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements in the pharmacy and when in use throughout the hospital.

To support the safe and secure management of controlled drugs as per the legal requirements and standard operating procedures including weekly and monthly cycle counts, adjusting ward stock levels, and managing the introduction of new practice or drugs. To understand the use of the Omnicell system and train staff when required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Desirable

• Successful completion of short courses relevant to practice, to include supervisory/management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Good knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel applications
• Good Management Practice
• Significant experience relevant to Hospital Pharmacy Practice with assessed competencies

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Be able to communicate effectively and accurately in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Track record of successfully working within teams
• Be able to analyse information relating to service provided or individual patients where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
• Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses

Desirable

• Be able to use presentational aids

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR68ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Specialists

Matron IPC

Head of Nursing IPC

DIPC

Clinical teams

Consultant Microbiologists

Surveillance Team

CEF

The post holder will participate in the infection control ALERT surveillance programme, using EPIC Bugsy, under the guidance of the Infection Control Team.

The post holder will be allocated a division providing IPC advice in relation to audit and prevention of infections.

The post holder will contribute to the review, development and implementation of IPC policies and audit timetables.

Support and conduct SSIS of the surgical specialities as designated under the SSIS lead (both orthopaedic mandatory and voluntary categories)

Will provide advise on decontamination processes under the direction of the Decontamination Trust advisor.

Assist & support IPC validation audits & research including MEG and other cleaning (and efficacy) PLACE audits as required.

Understands the financial implication of infection control advice or recommendations.

Ensure infection control practice is evidence based.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

Act as a credible role model to all clinical and support staff to support the effective provision of Infection Prevention and Control practices across the Trust.

Assess, plan and communicate actions required by clinical staff for safe infection control patient care.

Assess, plan and implement clinical care in line with own competence and confidence, supporting patients as required.

Work with clinical staff across the organisation supporting practice and providing specialist advice to ensure high standards of infection prevention and control practice are embedded.

Advises on all types of isolation techniques and their introduction and practice.

Assists in the investigations of outbreaks of infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread.

Assists in the collection of relevant clinical data for use by the Infection Control Team, including surveillance team.

Provide clinical support during outbreaks of infection or contamination events, with the support of the IPC Team. In some circumstances duties may be required outside of normal working hours to effectively manage these.

• Demonstrate an awareness of the complex needs of different client groups when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information within a hostile or highly emotive atmosphere.
• Able to cope with staff, patients and carers in distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Due to the nature of the job, needs to be flexible, coping with frequent unpredictable changes within daily workload, for example attending Root Cause Analysis and investigating Health care Associated Investigations

Organisation and Planning:

• Be an active member of the Infection Control Team and relevant Infection Control Committees.
• Maintains and updates records, documenting infection prevention and control advice relating to patient care in accordance with NMC and Kings guidelines whether written or computerised.
• Demonstrates an ability to plan work in accordance with the needs of the service, whilst recognising the need and implementing multi-disciplinary involvement when appropriate

Work in partnership with Divisions to support a high standard of Infection Prevention and Control clinical practice.

Act as the key point of contact for designated Division(s) providing specialist advice and support as appropriate.

Participate in the planning, organisation and delivery of the IPC Education Strategy for all healthcare staff and support staff as well as patients and carers as appropriate.

Support the Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner network.

Contribute to the development and delivery of local bespoke training and any other teaching, training or education.

Ensure effective training records are maintained according to Trust agreed processes.

• Developing keyboard and database skills to facilitate documentation and information gathering.
• Assists in the identification of service deficiencies and resources for their improvement.

Education Training and Development

• Understand and explain to others standard and transmission-based precautions.

Works in collaboration with staff to implement infection control best practice.

Responsible for the delivery of the formal and informal specialist infection prevention and control education of all disciplines of staff on a range of subjects

Assist in the evaluation and introduction of new methods and practices in relation to the prevention and control of infection.

Contribute to the education and support of the infection control key worker professional network.

Participates in the mentoring and supervision of learners allocated to the IPC service.

Contribute to planning and delivery of IPC sessions and study days.

Keep up to date with all their statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.

Service Development and Research:

Participate in the development, implementation and ongoing review of Infection Prevention and Control related patient and staff information leaflets, policies, procedures and guidelines setting the required standards.

Support the programme of audit and surveillance of healthcare associated infections and Surgical site infections, using recognised methods of data collection and analysis.

Contributes to the development of the infection prevention and control service.

Contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control Team objectives, annual programme of work and the Infection Prevention and Control annual report.

Maintain an awareness and understanding of relevant, up-to-date Infection Prevention and Control research studies.

Critically analyse and evaluate research findings, apply these to clinical practice and use them to inform/maintain updated polices, practice and guidance, sharing knowledge.

Participate in research studies and national initiatives.

Act as change agent and support others in the implementation of new practices.

Participate in team building days/activities as part of the Team.

People Management and Performance

As required, provides assurance to the Trust regarding levels of compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice.

Organises own daily workload, managing time effectively.

Effective team working and communication across the infection prevention and control service.

Provides day to day support and clinical supervision of junior staff, students and visitors to the department.

Contribute to the patient safety and Clinical Governance agenda, specifically supporting and facilitating root cause analysis investigations and Post Infection Reviews (PIRs) following Hospital Acquired infections/outbreaks.

Review and record all hospital acquired infections to ensure the correct management, respond to any lapses of care that may have contributed to the infection, develop action plans with clinical areas and ensure they have the resources to complete actions within an adequate time frame.

Support new members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team.

Facilitate educational placements and visits by link practitioners and student nurses/Allied Health Professionals/Doctors or others, as appropriate, to allow insight into the role of the Infection Prevention and Control nurse specialist.

Mentor student nurses and other learners on placement with the infection prevention and control team

Information systems and data management

To become conversant with data analysis and IT support as part of their day-to-day job

Be confident in suing EPIC Bugsy and other data systems including MS Office, excel, PowerPoint etc Ensuring that IPC Bugsy patient data is identified, acted on and competent to complete MRSA letters and flags, relevant information as requested.

Be familiar with and develop expertise at flagging, reporting, writing IPC advice under the direction of the senior IPC nurses.

To help understand and report IPC data as required as part of development and needs of the IPC service.

Learn how to use EPIC Bugsy reports for the identification and communication of infections as per daily reports.

Learn how to run infection reports, attribute infections correctly under the supervision of the senior team and surveillance i.e., COHA, HOHA attribution.

Finance and Resources:

The safe use of equipment/maintenance of supplies or stock for the infection prevention and control service.

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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered General Nurse
• Further professional studies in Infection prevention and control/Surgical site surveillance
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Communication skills-able to relate and communicate with staff at all levels and patients. Adapt communication style as required
• Problem solving-learn to respond to unexpected issues and identify appropriate sources of secondary support
• Works in a logical methodical manner and effective time management
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of infections and where to source IPC policies and procedures
• Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment
• Significant experience at Band 5

Desirable

• Experience in being an Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse/Champion
• Experience of undertaking research or audit projects

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

King's College Hospital NHS Trust

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

To actively participate in the smooth running of the RDC by:

Assessing patients referred to the RDC and perform appropriate investigations to help establish a diagnosis, under supervision of the Clinical Lead.

Communicating back the outcomes of the patient interaction to the referring GP.

Providing support to the administrative team and ANP in triaging referrals to the RDC.

Actively participating in the local RDC multi-disciplinary meeting (MDM).

Troubleshooting issues within the RDC team.

To participate in audit activities and engage with SELCA research projects

To ensure keeping of accurate and contemporaneous records

To participate in regular appraisal of performance and training needs

To participate in education and training activities, including with Primary Care Physicians

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCT in General Practice + MRCGP
• Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council / General Dental Council

Desirable

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

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General Practice or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD/further learning with Cancer diagnostics.

Personal Skill/attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance

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

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Shared responsibility with colleagues for providing 24/7 cover for the Unit on a rota basis. This also includes covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

Participation in multidisciplinary meetings.

Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.

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

Contribution to the Care Groups research interests, in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

Contribution to audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality meetings, clinical governance programmes, and Learning from Deaths initiatives.

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

Work collaboratively with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure staff productivity within the specialty is maintained and job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

Comply with all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental hygiene, and food hygiene.

Prepare for and undertake any protective interventions for which you are responsible, in a manner consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
• Management course and / or qualification
• Teaching skills course / qualification

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Specialist training in Glaucoma Surgery
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Ophthalmic services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes (2)

Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer 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

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

Person Specification

Bereavement experience

Essential

• Proven experience working with grieving families
• Educated to GCSE level A-C grade or equivalent including English and Maths
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and as a lone worker
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, demonstrating influencing skills and the ability to listen Ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff
• A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority

Desirable

• Bereavement Counselling

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Contributing to team and service clinical functioning

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

Management of data and outcomes

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

Clinical and Patient Care

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills and Competencies

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Site

Denmark Hill

London

SE59RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

To propose and implement policies, guidelines and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients and the Care Group in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist Critical Care.

To comment on policy and service changes and plans within the clinical pharmacy service and to contribute to, and participate in, pharmacy service developments in line with departmental and Trust policy.

To develop, implement and audit prescribing guidelines for use within the division in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist Critical Care.

To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist Critical Care where necessary.

To participate regularly in the multidisciplinary ward rounds as appropriate, and assist in the further development of the pharmacists role within the Care Group.

To assist in the development, implementation and audit of evidence-based prescribing guidelines.

To ensure services provided are in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks

To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards.

To proactively support the development of ward and clinical pharmacy services to clinical areas in order to advance the safe, clinically effective and cost effective use of drugs.

Clinical Responsibilities

To act as a specialist practitioner in the clinical area.

To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care specifically for Critical Care patients within the Care Group and more generally for all patients.

To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards.

To provide highly specialised evidence-based clinical advice and information to nursing and medical staff on the care and treatment of patients.

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 contribute to and participate in the clinical/ward pharmacy service.

Where appropriate and necessary to practice as a prescriber in area of own expertise, as appropriate, and provide direct high quality of care to Critical Care patients.

To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff.

To liaise with other pharmacists/healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.

To participate in discharge planning.

To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for all Critical Care patients/carers.

To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients, including participation in the POD scheme.

To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, as appropriate and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice.

To liaise with other Pharmacists, Doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.

To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.

Financial Management

To support the Principal Pharmacist in monitoring drug expenditure within the Care Group and provide accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Clinical Director and General manager.

To identify areas of potential cost-savings within the Care Group, 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 care group.

To attend Care Group or Specialty financial meetings when required.

To work across traditional boundaries e.g. primary and secondary care.

To optimise the use of homecare providers to ensure VAT savings are realised as necessary.

People Management and Performance

To lead, coach and manage the performance of junior staff in line with good people management practices, ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.

To participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure line reports have a clear set of objectives and development plans.

Ensure direct reports are compliant with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements.

Manage absences of direct reports 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.

Support with the recruitment of 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.

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 participate in teaching nurses, medical staff, and AHPs.

To participate in the recruitment and selection of pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists, and junior pharmacists as needed.

To regularly train, supervise and assess at ward level junior pharmacy staff providing a ward/clinical pharmacy service to wards within the Care Group.

To supervise, train and assess at ward level, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists and students.

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 and development of medical, nursing and other healthcare staff.

Research and Service Development

To regularly lead, participate in and co-ordinate relevant research or audit projects.

To participate in audit and practice research 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 liaise with clinical trial nursing and pharmacy staff with regards to monitoring and continuing supply of trial medicines to patients.

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

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

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

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

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. It will automatically be reviewed in the event that the post becomes vacant. The Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services will review the job description.
• 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.

To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the Chief Pharmacist.

Nothing omitted or written here shall absolve the pharmacist from at all times ensuring that correct, professional techniques, ethics, attitudes and procedures are maintained by the staff for whom he/she is responsible.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

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

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
• Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete
• 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
• Understands national and local priorities
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Previous relevant specialist clinical experience
• Demonstration of advanced practice using evidence mapped to the RPS Advanced Practice Framework

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 consultants/service managers)
• Be able to impart knowledge on medicines use to other healthcare professionals
• Be able to analyse and interpret highly complex clinical information where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
• Ability to plan the day to day activities of self and others
• To have accurate dispensing skills
• Be able to concentrate on highly complex matters (drug use evaluations, drug query answering, clinical prescription review, checking of dispensed prescriptions) despite frequent interruptions

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

King's college Hospital

London

SE59RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with neurological impairments, who require occupational therapy input. Including education of the MDT to promote appropriate referrals for both discharge planning and rehabilitation.
• To assess and treat patients with neurological disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge services.
• To be competent in the administration of specific neurological occupational therapy assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual deficits, psychosocial needs and occupational performance.
• To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial, compensatory and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and occupational areas.
• To provide specialist occupational therapy input to neurological wards, critical care units, acute services, rehabilitation services, outpatients and clinics.
• To support patients and carers in setting their own goals, then implementing this and evaluating appropriately.
• To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program.
• To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, to achieve therapeutic goals.
• To identify risks, complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy and document this accurately.
• To recognise any change in the condition of the patient and alter treatment accordingly or escalate to medical teams as required.

• To work within local policies and procedures, national standards and guidelines and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards and ethics.
• To assess and demonstrate to patients and carers the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision of equipment to support discharge.
• To liaise with professionals in onward services to ensure continuity of care.
• To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs, ensuring equity of service provision.
• To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate electronic records and activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards.
• To write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports for social services, onward inpatient services and community services detailing functional status, discharge recommendations and recommendations regarding ongoing occupational therapy interventions. To contribute to multidisciplinary functional and discharge reports detailing occupational therapy interventions and recommendations as required.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills.
• To assist with planning and prioritisation of the team and departments workload in the event of staff absence to ensure the occupational therapy priority services are maintained.
• To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information.

Communication:

• To communicate complex information to patients and family/ carers who may have barriers to understanding.
• To actively participate in team meetings within occupational therapy and with the MDT, including weekly MDT meetings, case conferences and best interest meetings and to delegate for specialist or team lead occupational therapist as required.
• To be skilled in communicating reasoning and motivating patients to participate in sessions.

• To communicate professionally in person and by telephone with families/ carers and other professionals.

• To manage differences of opinions and difficult conversations within the team, MDT and with patients, families/ carers.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• To supervise, provide support and complete appraisals with occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and technicians and students.

• To be aware of the importance of staff wellbeing, accessing trust support as required and raising any concerns with supervisors or senior staff.

• To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.

• To assist in developing services and standards according to the Occupational Therapy objectives.

• To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the neurological occupational therapy services with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards.

• To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment, raising any concerns and reporting when further resources are needed.

• To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash.

• To have good IT skills and use a variety of IT systems to input patient and staff data as required.

Education and Training and Research

• To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

• To promote development of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, technicians and students according to their training and development needs as identified through supervision and appraisal.

• To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement.

• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.

• To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

• To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio.

• To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in Occupational Therapy and participate in wider issues of providing an Occupational Therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making.

• To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.

• To participate in and present on the neurology in-service training programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings and external conferences.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade.

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 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.
• 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 in order 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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Dip RCOT or Degree State Registration
• HPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of professional body (RCOT)/ specialist section

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months working in an acute physical setting
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working with patients, families and carers
• Evidence of taking initiative in own learning and development and review of clinical practice
• Awareness of confidentiality
• Awareness of the Importance of Equality and Inclusion
• Demonstrate an understanding of hospital systems for the management of patient assessment and treatment
• Concise and accurate report writing skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the nature of illness and models of treatment and how these impact on the patient

Desirable

• Experience supervising band 5 qualified staff and students
• Experience of presenting to small and large audiences

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to prioritise and manage stress
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload
• Demonstrate good clinical reasoning skills
• Good time management skills
• Able to undertake manual handling tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills, adapting to barriers to communication
• Knowledge of relevant current policies and guidelines
• Excellent IT and record keeping skills
• Ability to work flexibly across sites and with weekend working

Desirable

• Ability to develop staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Together with the other members of Oral Medicine Team, to provide a service for all oral medicine patients at Kings. This includes all aspects of clinical treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.

2. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

3. Clinical supervision of junior medical and dental staff as a shared responsibility with other colleagues.

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

5. Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the clinical lead.

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

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

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

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

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

11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

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

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

14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential

• BDS
• Registration with the General Dental Council
• Completed at least 4 years full-time or part-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent)
• Wide experience in all aspects of oral medicine or equivalent.
• Successful completion of dental foundation training and dental core training (or equivalent)
• Experience in day to day organisation of oral medicine (or equivalent) services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Flexible and resilient
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
• Commitment to uphold Kings Values

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Teaching skills course/qualification
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of oral medicine
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
• Management course and/or qualification
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
• Dental core training or specialty dentist/doctor experience in Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Able to work independently in an oral medicine clinic
• Full UK GMC registration with a license to practice
• Higher qualifications (e.g. MJDS)
• Other higher degree or diploma
• MBBS

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 Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To manage an autonomous caseload on the neuro rehabilitation wards, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and specialist SLT management for patients with 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 identify barriers to effective communication within the environment and suggest and implement solutions where feasible.

3. To introduce low and high tech communication aids as appropriate and train the patient, their family and friends and the staff on using alternative and augmentative communication aid systems or to refer on to the communication aid therapist at Bowley Close.

4. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments under the guidance of a senior therapist e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties.

5. To maintain and develop the use of AAC techniques and equipment across the team.

6. To discuss, advise and plan appropriate patient goals with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary teams.

7. To act as a key worker/Rehabilitation Coordinator where appropriate.

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

9. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team negotiating appropriate therapy packages, length of stay and discharge arrangements

10. To attend ward rounds and MDT meetings as appropriate

11. To liaise on a regular basis with relevant hospital and community therapy teams.

12. To liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients

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

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 attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

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

Leadership

1. To provide clinical support and advise to junior therapists within the team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

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

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Supervision course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Established experience with adult acquired and neurological disorders in a rehabilitation setting including managing your own caseload and using a range of assessment and therapy techniques
• Up to date knowledge of the mental capacity act
• Experience of working successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous involvement with audit/research
• Previous experience of instrumental assessment (VF/FEES)
• Previous experience of working in a rehab setting
• Experience of student supervision and training
• Experience of supervising junior staff

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and ability to communicate sensitive and complex information
• Collaborative and consultative skills within multidisciplinary working
• Band 5 competency in relation to assessment, treatment & management of acquired communication and swallowing problems;
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to devise appropriate training and information packages
• Demonstrate ability to manage and prioritise a caseload autonomously, and liaise across teams and services as required
• Demonstrate ability to carry out relevant projects
• Good IT skills and experience of using computer based communication programmes
• Demonstrates motivation and flexibility
• A flexible approach to working patterns which may include participating in providing a 7 day week service
• Excellent auditory and perceptual 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

Orpington Hospital

KCH NHS Foundation Trust, C/o Orpington Hospital,

orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.

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

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

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

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

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

11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

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

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

14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Person Specification

Qulifications

Essential

• Full MRCP
• Registerable medical qulification

Desirable

• Other higher degree

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Name on GMC speciailist register

Training and experience

Essential

• Experience in General medicine
• Wide experience in all aspects of Acute Medicine, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.

Adminstration

Essential

• Familiar with UK NHS inpatient teaching hospitals
• Familiar with NHS IT systems and MS packages

Teaching and Leadership

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
• Experience of leading a ward MDT

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

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

Desirable

• Audit Publications

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

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide Clinical Neurophysiological diagnostic services(EEG, EPS NCS) to patients of all ages, from a range of specialties suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders, including those which may be neurological and/or psychiatric in nature

To maintain personal professional skills at the highest level.

To develop and / or maintain a specific part of the specialty as agreed.

To take responsibility for the planning, organisation, development and quality assurance of the service that the specific role applies to

Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to ensure that the service needs are met.

To undertake interpretation of results and provision of factual / technical reports to clinicians for all tests.

To be competent in operating digital clinical systems with specialist software

To carry out duties as requested by the Neurophysiology Manager

See Job description and person specification for details

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or equivalent specialist training

Desirable

• ANS Part 1 and/or B-Tec/GNVQ (Neurophysiology) or equivalent.
• RCCP registration, ANS membership

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Basic grounding in Clinical Neurophysiology
• NHS experience
• Good knowledge and fluency in English language communications, writing and verbal

Desirable

• Interest in Epilepsy syndromes and other paroxysmal events

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• To perform range of neurophysiological tests
• Good computer skills and able to navigate thru clinical software applications
• To communicate with staff within the Multidisciplinary team
• To complete factual reports

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 be involved in the following highly specialist clinics:

Orthoptic.

Paediatric.

Ocular motility, strabismus and botulinum toxin.

Neuro-ophthalmology.

To deliver extended roles:

Intra vitreal injections.

Stroke.

Trauma.

Work as an autonomous practitioner in a single-handed capacity, with support from others.

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

To receive referrals, undertake assessment, conclude a diagnosis and independently plan individual treatment plans for patients (orthoptic, ophthalmic, optical and surgical) dependant on orthoptic diagnosis, using clinical reasoning and specialist skills and patient education.

To be responsible for the prioritising appropriate onward referral of patients.

To provide advice and support to patients and relatives regarding visual problems.

To assess patients pre-operatively and discuss with the ophthalmologist the need for surgical intervention, timing of surgery, risks and benefits, the type of surgery and alternative treatments.

To assess patients post-operatively and carry out the appropriate treatment.

To assist the ophthalmologist with adjustable suture strabismus surgery.

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

With support discharge, PIFU or appropriate transfer of care for patients.

At all times to observe safe working practices and equipment procedures that comply with legislative requirements and health and safety regulations.

Dispenses medication using patient group directions or under delegation.

To be responsible for the standard of care performed by orthoptic assistants working with you.

To respect patients privacy, dignity, gender, sexuality and have due regard to patients cultural and religious beliefs.

Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the deputy head or lead of service.

Communication

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

To be sensitive to patients cultural identity and overcome language and other barriers to understanding (e.g. hearing or visual impairment, learning difficulties).

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.

To consult when necessary with appropriate senior specialist staff regarding patients with particular problems

2. Management & Administrative

Information Management

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

To deal with telephone queries and make appropriate decisions on limited information.

Ensure all patient episodes, including coding appropriate activity is recorded.

Human Resource Management

To have an active role in effective team working, assisting and supporting other team members where appropriate.

To deputise for senior Band 7 in their absence.

To participate in the Kings College Hospital Employee Performance Assessment Programme as an appraiser and appraisee, and fulfil its requirements.

Physical Resources

To ensure that the treatment and working areas are kept safe and tidy.

To regularly calibrate and ensure perimetry and slit lamp equipment are in good working order.

Ensure faulty equipment is reported.

To deal with accidents untoward occurrences and complaints according to accepted procedure.

To ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff and report all outpatient hazards.

Service Development

To demonstrate a knowledge of Clinical Governance and have an active role in clinical effectiveness and audit programmes in order to develop and improve services.

Identify opportunities to improve the service and to discuss them with clinical leads.

To support the delivery of the service facilitating the use of clinical governance and development of competencies.

3. Training Education and Research

To provide teaching, guidance and advice when appropriate to other staff groups.

To undertake in-service and post-graduate training to improve patient care and for professional development.

To contribute to the in-service training programmes for Optical Service staff.

To be involved in research and evaluation of practice as opportunities arise.

To prepare and present a research/audit or development project / in-depth study which contributes to service development, own personal knowledge and professional development, presenting the project to the department at the end of the rotation.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree Orthoptics
• HCPC registration
• Demonstrates CPD at a post graduate level.

Desirable

• Member of clinical interest group

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Paeditrics
• Adults
• Running single-handed clinics.

Desirable

• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Large teaching hospital experience

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Recognise boundaries of own knowledge/skill.
• Knows when to ask for support
• Aware of sub-specialty ophthalmology working.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment.
• Flexible working practices

Desirable

• Pastoral care of students.

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 undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) :

• Visual acuity assessment
• visual field assessment
• Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, Anterion etc
• Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
• Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
• To participate in the virtual technician led clinic.
• To use electronic patient record management system.
• To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
• To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting.
• To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date.
• To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
• To commit to further training as required
• To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust

Person Specification

Required

Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Working in an Ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills
• Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) 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).

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

Clinical Care and Patient Support

Support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care across ophthalmology services.

Assist registered practitioners in the assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients throughout the care pathway.

Undertake delegated clinical duties within assessed competency and scope of practice.

Act as a chaperone when required.

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures

Perform a range of ophthalmic diagnostic investigations to support clinical decision-making and patient management.

Undertake visual acuity assessments, visual field testing, retinal imaging, optical measurements and other diagnostic procedures appropriate to the role.

Record and report investigation results accurately and escalate any concerns identified during assessment.

Clinical Pathway Support

Support outpatient clinics, technician-led pathways, pre-assessment services and interventional room procedures.

Contribute to the efficient flow of patients through diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Support admission, discharge and follow-up processes as required.

Equipment and Resources

Prepare, maintain and monitor clinical equipment to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

Support stock control and ordering processes within the department.

Communication and Team Working

Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Maintain patient confidentiality and handle information in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and data protection requirements.

Contribute to effective team working and support a positive patient and staff experience.

Education and Development

Participate in mandatory, statutory and role-specific training required for the post.

Undertake competency-based training and ongoing professional development to maintain and develop ophthalmic knowledge and skills.

Participate in appraisal and personal development processes and maintain evidence of competence relevant to the role.

Governance and Quality

Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with Trust and professional standards.

Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within the department.

Support the collection and use of patient feedback to enhance services and improve patient experience.

Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and effective clinical environment in line with local policies and procedures.

Person Specification

as above

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, patient-facing, customer service or ophthalmic setting
• Experience working within an ophthalmology service

Desirable

• Experience communicating with the public in person and/or by telephone

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

Queen Mary's Hospital

Frognal Ave

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual specialized treatmentprogrammesfor patients appropriately, depending on the physiotherapists diagnosis; using clinical reasoning and specialist skills such as use of respiratory adjuncts, patient education,exerciseand advanced airway clearance techniques.
• To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatmentprogrammesare progressing appropriately.
• To carry a designated clinical caseload including complex patients and prioritize that work efficientlytaking into accountclinical and service priorities using specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.
• To provide individual patient equipment asrequired, walking aids, splints andsupports.To issue such equipment with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal,nationaland local guidelines.
• Tobe responsible forthe standard of physiotherapy carried out by physiotherapy assistants or technical instructors working with you.
• To undertake home visits whenappropriate, to ensure planned discharge fromhospital. Assessmentand management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.
• To be an active member of the on-call, weekend dutyrotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays including working asa lonephysiotherapy practitioner at night. ToassistBand 7 in organizing the Rota.
• Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist orPhysiotherapy Manager.
• To consult appropriately with senior specialist staffregardingpatients withproblems.
• 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 theappropriate responseto the patients level of communication,facilitatingthe best possible communication outcomee.g.use of interpreters.
• To be able to persuade and motivate patients through effective communication skills.
• To provide and receive information from patients,carersand other professionalsregardingapatient'scondition and treatment progress.This may include the sharing and receiving of complex and/or sensitive information.
• Develop andmaintainclose working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues, referring clinicians, other members of the multidisciplinary team and otherappropriate personsor agencies involved in the provision of care to these groups of patients in the community and hospital settings to provide acoordinatedservice.
• 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.

• Tomaintaincomprehensive,accurateandtimelypatient notes and recordsin accordance withdepartmental policy and to ensure the safekeeping and confidentiality of these records.
• To keep comprehensive records of activityin accordancewithlocal and national requirements,usedepartmental software systems asrequired.

• Toparticipatein the Kings College Hospital Employee Performance Appraisal system and to fulfil its requirements, progressing to undertaking independent appraisals of junior staff.
• Toorganiseandmonitortheday to daywork of the physiotherapyassistants whereallocated.
• Todeputisefor the Band 7 physiotherapist whenappropriateand adapt to changing service demands.
• Toparticipatein the supervision and teaching of junior physiotherapy staff,studentsand assistants, progressing to independent supervision,managementand competency assessment of a student.
• To be an active team member by supporting other members,offering assistance, being flexible and approachable particularly during changing service demands and staffing levels.
• To ensure that work areas are kept safe and tidy and tobe responsible forregular inspection and reporting defects of equipment used and report to the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
• To be aware of the cost/benefit implications in the selection ofappropriate equipmentto be provided for patient long-term use.
• Identifyopportunities to improve the service, and to discuss them with the ClinicalLead Physiotherapist and take forward as a personal project.
• Todemonstratea knowledge of Clinical Governance and have an active role in clinical effectiveness and auditprogrammestodevelop and improve services.
• To provide teaching,guidanceand advice whenappropriate tonursing staff and other professionals involved with the post-holders patient groups.
• To undertake in-service and post-graduate training to improve patient care and for professionaldevelopmentandincorporatelearninginto current practice anddisseminate.
• To contribute to the in-service trainingprogrammesfor the physiotherapy staff, including teaching on it, andorganizingthe seniorprogramme.
• Tobe responsible formaintainingown competency to practice through CPD activities, using reflectivepracticeandmaintaininga portfolio thatindicatespersonal development.
• To be involved in research and evaluation of practice as opportunities arise.
• Toparticipatein educationprogrammesfor schools, communitygroupsand othervisitors to Kings College Hospital.
• To prepare and present a research/audit or development project / in-depth study for each rotation which contributes to service development, own personalknowledgeand professional development, presenting the project to the department at the end of the rotation.
• To attend physiotherapy meetings and other meetings asrequired,takingresponsibility to support the functioning of the department.
• To take an active part in departmental meetingse.g.contribute to discussion, take on the role of Chair, contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• To undertake Therapy Handling training andcomply withthe guidelines.
• Toundertakeany other dutiescommensuratewith grade as requested by thePhysiotherapy Manager or Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.
• To work on any of the Kings College Hospital sites asrequiredand in any working pattern as required by the service e.g., 7 day working Rotas, extended hoursetc
• To be aware of own Health and Safety responsibilities including contributing to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by thehand-washingpolicy and other policies related to Barrier nursing.
• You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues,visitorsand patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governanceaccountabilityassociated with this post.
• Toobservethe rules, policies,proceduresand standards of Kings College Hospital

NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

• Personalinformation relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change overtimeand 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.Youare therefore required tocheck this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• To have a degree or other recognised qualification in physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Wide-ranging post-graduate clinical experience including musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, respiratory, elderly and neurology
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development at a post graduate level, e.g. up to d at CPD portfolio

Desirable

• MCSP
• Member of Clinical Interest group

Kbnoweldge and Experience

Essential

• Extended postgraduate experience in Medicine
• Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of medical conditions and problems
• Comprehensive assessment skills and varied rehabilitation techniques
• Awareness of Clinical Governance and it implications for the Physiotherapy Service
• Knowledge of experience of admission avoidance and home first approach

Desirable

• Experience of working in community Physiotherapy
• Experience in Supervision of staff
• Experience managing students

Skills and Competenices

Essential

• Recognise boundaries of own knowledge/skill
• Competent to take part in Physiotherapy respiratory on call and/or weekend physiotherapy rotas
• IT skills, including EPR, word, excel
• Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports in English
• Demonstrates professional independence and awareness of boundaries of own knowledge and 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

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of pharmacy services across Dispensary, Aseptic Services, Stores and Distribution functions. The role requires adherence to Trust policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), health and safety regulations, and pharmacy professional standards to ensure high-quality patient care and medicines management.

Dispensary

The post holder will contribute to the safe, accurate, and cost-effective supply of medicines for patients throughout the Trust. Responsibilities include dispensing inpatient, outpatient, discharge, and controlled drug prescriptions accurately and efficiently in accordance with departmental SOPs and legal requirements. They will use pharmacy information systems competently, ensuring accurate entry, recording, storage, and archiving of prescription and patient data in line with local and regional governance requirements.

The role requires participation in a seven-day service model, including weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays. The post holder must be able to prioritise workloads effectively, use initiative when managing competing demands, and refer complex or non-routine enquiries to senior staff when appropriate.

Patient-facing responsibilities include delivering a professional and customer-focused service, counselling patients on the safe and effective use of their medications where appropriate, and maintaining high standards of communication with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and members of the public both in person and over the telephone.

The post holder will support the ongoing development and improvement of dispensary services by contributing to departmental initiatives, service developments, and policies that impact the pharmacy department and wider Trust operations. Additional responsibilities include undertaking housekeeping duties, maintaining a safe and organised working environment, and operating systems such as Omnicell for controlled drug dispensing.

Aseptics

Within Aseptic Services, the post holder will assist in the preparation and supply of aseptically prepared products, including Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), while strictly adhering to GMP standards, aseptic techniques, and departmental procedures.

Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining aseptic environments, equipment, and isolators according to SOPs, as well as participating in environmental monitoring programmes. The post holder will prepare labels and documentation using pharmacy computer systems, maintain accurate records, and ensure all documentation meets regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

The role involves carrying out transfer disinfection procedures for items entering aseptic units, working for extended periods at isolators, and supporting the maintenance, monitoring, and cleaning of aseptic equipment. Following appropriate training and competency assessment, the post holder may undertake validation activities, monitor aseptic practices, and check the work of colleagues to ensure compliance with required standards.

The post holder is expected to follow hygiene, dress, health and safety, and quality assurance requirements at all times. They will assist senior staff with maintaining validated aseptic processes and contribute to the continuous safe operation of the service.

Stores & Distribution

The post holder will support the effective receipt, storage, stock control, assembly, issue, and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products across the Trust. This includes receiving deliveries from suppliers, verifying quantities, quality, pricing, shelf life, and documentation, and accurately recording stock movements using pharmacy computer systems.

Responsibilities include unpacking and storing goods appropriately, processing pharmaceutical returns, managing stock replenishment, carrying out stock checks, monitoring expiry dates, and reporting discrepancies, damaged items, or shortages. The post holder will support pharmaceutical inventory management by ensuring medicines are stored safely and efficiently and that stock levels are maintained according to service requirements.

The role requires visiting allocated wards and departments to replenish stock to agreed levels, checking storage conditions and expiry dates, and providing a reliable top-up service. The post holder will assemble and distribute stock orders, medicines, IV fluids, and supplies to internal and external departments and other Trust sites using both manual and automated systems.

Additional duties include supporting the retrieval and investigation of stock discrepancies, managing patient medication returns, supplying to-follow medications, completing all relevant documentation accurately, and responding professionally to telephone and face-to-face enquiries. The post holder will also monitor environmental storage conditions and escalate concerns when necessary.

Patient Care

A key aspect of the role is supporting patient-centred care by ensuring medicines are supplied safely, accurately, and promptly. The post holder will maintain a professional, courteous, and responsive approach when interacting with patients, carers, nursing staff, medical teams, and colleagues.

Within dispensary and aseptic services, the post holder will provide information and assistance relating to medication supply and use, referring enquiries to an appropriate clinician or senior member of staff when required. They will also support nursing and ward staff with stock-related queries and medication supply issues, contributing to the smooth delivery of patient services.

Financial and Resource Management

The post holder will contribute to the efficient management of pharmaceutical resources and support cost-effective medicines use across the Trust. Responsibilities include collecting prescription charges in line with Trust financial procedures, monitoring stock usage, assisting with stock control processes, and ensuring medicines are recycled, returned, or disposed of safely and appropriately.

They will support stock rotation processes, monitor expiry dates, maintain accurate inventory records, and contribute to the efficient operation of automated and manual stock control systems. Accurate record keeping and compliance with financial and operational procedures are essential to maintaining accountability and minimising waste.

Staff Management and Training

The post holder will assist in the induction, supervision, and training of new staff members, students, and trainees. This includes demonstrating duties, providing guidance on procedures and systems, supporting competency development, and acting as a role model within the department.

Within aseptic services, the post holder will support senior pharmacy technicians in training staff on GMP requirements and aseptic procedures. They will also participate in their own professional development by attending training courses, completing competency assessments, and developing skills relevant to their role.

Research and Development

The post holder will participate in pharmacy audits, service evaluations, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient services and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities may include supporting the dispensing and preparation of clinical trial medications, contributing to data collection and audit activities, and assisting with the implementation of service improvements.

Through adherence to best practice, continuous learning, and active involvement in governance and quality activities, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmacy services that support patient care and organisational objectives.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or able to undertake Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services (with workplace support)

Desirable

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (minimum grade C)

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
• Experience of dispensing medication.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide, receive and relay factual information to inform colleagues, patients, and other members of staff about important information.
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
• Be able to communicate with patients where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Be able to make judgments involving straightforward facts or situations, some requiring analysis.
• Be able to plan own tasks in order to meet service requirements.
• Be able to work in a busy demand-led service with occasional exposure to verbal aggression from patients, be able to work on the ward, and in a busy Stores environment.
• Able to participate in a 7 day operational model including working weekends and late shifts.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care through:

• Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
• Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
• Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
• Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
• Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
• Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.

Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:

• Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met.
• Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
• Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
• Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients.
• Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through:

• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.
• Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control. Staff Nurse (Band 5) Job Description Date of Origin: June 2009 3
• Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.
• Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward/unit speciality.
• Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.
• Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.
• Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).
• Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active UK NMC registration at time of starting appointment

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Clinical expertise relevant to the area

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
• Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues
• Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tessa Jowell Health Centre

East Dulwich Groove

London

SE22 8EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of pharmacy services across Dispensary, Aseptic Services, Stores and Distribution functions. The role requires adherence to Trust policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), health and safety regulations, and pharmacy professional standards to ensure high-quality patient care and medicines management.

Dispensary

The post holder will contribute to the safe, accurate, and cost-effective supply of medicines for patients throughout the Trust. Responsibilities include dispensing inpatient, outpatient, discharge, and controlled drug prescriptions accurately and efficiently in accordance with departmental SOPs and legal requirements. They will use pharmacy information systems competently, ensuring accurate entry, recording, storage, and archiving of prescription and patient data in line with local and regional governance requirements.

The role requires participation in a seven-day service model, including weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays. The post holder must be able to prioritise workloads effectively, use initiative when managing competing demands, and refer complex or non-routine enquiries to senior staff when appropriate.

Patient-facing responsibilities include delivering a professional and customer-focused service, counselling patients on the safe and effective use of their medications where appropriate, and maintaining high standards of communication with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and members of the public both in person and over the telephone.

The post holder will support the ongoing development and improvement of dispensary services by contributing to departmental initiatives, service developments, and policies that impact the pharmacy department and wider Trust operations. Additional responsibilities include undertaking housekeeping duties, maintaining a safe and organised working environment, and operating systems such as Omnicell for controlled drug dispensing.

Aseptics

Within Aseptic Services, the post holder will assist in the preparation and supply of aseptically prepared products, including Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), while strictly adhering to GMP standards, aseptic techniques, and departmental procedures.

Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining aseptic environments, equipment, and isolators according to SOPs, as well as participating in environmental monitoring programmes. The post holder will prepare labels and documentation using pharmacy computer systems, maintain accurate records, and ensure all documentation meets regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

The role involves carrying out transfer disinfection procedures for items entering aseptic units, working for extended periods at isolators, and supporting the maintenance, monitoring, and cleaning of aseptic equipment. Following appropriate training and competency assessment, the post holder may undertake validation activities, monitor aseptic practices, and check the work of colleagues to ensure compliance with required standards.

The post holder is expected to follow hygiene, dress, health and safety, and quality assurance requirements at all times. They will assist senior staff with maintaining validated aseptic processes and contribute to the continuous safe operation of the service.

Stores & Distribution

The post holder will support the effective receipt, storage, stock control, assembly, issue, and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products across the Trust. This includes receiving deliveries from suppliers, verifying quantities, quality, pricing, shelf life, and documentation, and accurately recording stock movements using pharmacy computer systems.

Responsibilities include unpacking and storing goods appropriately, processing pharmaceutical returns, managing stock replenishment, carrying out stock checks, monitoring expiry dates, and reporting discrepancies, damaged items, or shortages. The post holder will support pharmaceutical inventory management by ensuring medicines are stored safely and efficiently and that stock levels are maintained according to service requirements.

The role requires visiting allocated wards and departments to replenish stock to agreed levels, checking storage conditions and expiry dates, and providing a reliable top-up service. The post holder will assemble and distribute stock orders, medicines, IV fluids, and supplies to internal and external departments and other Trust sites using both manual and automated systems.

Additional duties include supporting the retrieval and investigation of stock discrepancies, managing patient medication returns, supplying to-follow medications, completing all relevant documentation accurately, and responding professionally to telephone and face-to-face enquiries. The post holder will also monitor environmental storage conditions and escalate concerns when necessary.

Patient Care

A key aspect of the role is supporting patient-centred care by ensuring medicines are supplied safely, accurately, and promptly. The post holder will maintain a professional, courteous, and responsive approach when interacting with patients, carers, nursing staff, medical teams, and colleagues.

Within dispensary and aseptic services, the post holder will provide information and assistance relating to medication supply and use, referring enquiries to an appropriate clinician or senior member of staff when required. They will also support nursing and ward staff with stock-related queries and medication supply issues, contributing to the smooth delivery of patient services.

Financial and Resource Management

The post holder will contribute to the efficient management of pharmaceutical resources and support cost-effective medicines use across the Trust. Responsibilities include collecting prescription charges in line with Trust financial procedures, monitoring stock usage, assisting with stock control processes, and ensuring medicines are recycled, returned, or disposed of safely and appropriately.

They will support stock rotation processes, monitor expiry dates, maintain accurate inventory records, and contribute to the efficient operation of automated and manual stock control systems. Accurate record keeping and compliance with financial and operational procedures are essential to maintaining accountability and minimising waste.

Staff Management and Training

The post holder will assist in the induction, supervision, and training of new staff members, students, and trainees. This includes demonstrating duties, providing guidance on procedures and systems, supporting competency development, and acting as a role model within the department.

Within aseptic services, the post holder will support senior pharmacy technicians in training staff on GMP requirements and aseptic procedures. They will also participate in their own professional development by attending training courses, completing competency assessments, and developing skills relevant to their role.

Research and Development

The post holder will participate in pharmacy audits, service evaluations, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient services and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities may include supporting the dispensing and preparation of clinical trial medications, contributing to data collection and audit activities, and assisting with the implementation of service improvements.

Through adherence to best practice, continuous learning, and active involvement in governance and quality activities, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmacy services that support patient care and organisational objectives.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or able to undertake Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services (with workplace support)

Desirable

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (minimum grade C)

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
• Experience of dispensing medication.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide, receive and relay factual information to inform colleagues, patients, and other members of staff about important information.
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
• Be able to communicate with patients where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Be able to make judgments involving straightforward facts or situations, some requiring analysis.
• Be able to plan own tasks in order to meet service requirements.
• Be able to work in a busy demand-led service with occasional exposure to verbal aggression from patients, be able to work on the ward, and in a busy Stores environment.
• Able to participate in a 7 day operational model including working weekends and late shifts.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for ordering of all ward supplies, including ward stores, patient documentation, stationery and electronic/IT equipment via the electronic Oracle system. This will include routine orders to maintain the agreed stock levels, ensuring that orders are placed in time to meet the weekly delivery deadlines, and any ad hoc orders to meet patient needs, specialist equipment or ward furniture and IT requirements. Rarely paper nonstock orders may be required.

To carry out administrative duties such as photocopying as instructed by the Ward Manager.

To develop a good working relationship with the Procurement department.

To develop robust stock management systems to ensure that ward stocks are maintained within the defined upper and lower stock limits and to the budget constraints. This will require working closely with the Ward Manager and Matron.

To ensure that stores are unloaded on the day of delivery.

To open and distribute mail, forwarding letters to patients who have already been discharged or transferred to other wards. To ensure any mail for deceased patients is forwarded to the documented next-of-kin.

To act as the liaison with the Trusts Facilities Department with regard to maintenance jobs and repairs. To ensure that any out-of-order lifts which would be used to gain access to the ward have been reported to the Maintenance Help Desk.

To provide cover for other ward areas as directed by the Service Manager.

To assist with the training of new members of staff as appropriate.

To update the live shared discharge tracker throughout the day, detailing definite and possible discharges of patients.

To book diagnostic tests and scans for patients as directed by clinical teams

To ensure that the How Are We Doing (HRWD) patient survey forms are distributed and completed.

To book Hospital Transport as directed. To maintain a cross-back of transport requests.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Customer Care Experience
• Previous clerical/reception experience coupled with the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills combined with an effective and good telephone manner

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent demonstrable skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

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

General Duties:

To participate in the department 7 day service including weekends

To deal with enquires received over the telephone and within Pharmacy Stores environment referring to the Senior Technicians if necessary.

To attend promptly to all internal and external customers and provide a high standard of customer service.

To be responsible for data accuracy on the computer system.

To undergo training to ensure competence.

To follow all procedures and policies in the department, including any other relevant duties, as may be required by the Director of Pharmacy.

To maintain satisfactory personal performance and professional standards and achieve, where possible, agreed objectives described in the Annual Staff Appraisal system.

All King's College Hospital NHS Trust employees must carry out their duties with due regard to the Fair Access Policy and respect the cultural beliefs and customs held by clients and staff.

To ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation, national and local policies and procedures.

To comply with the Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions of King's College Hospital NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics grades A-C or grades 4-9
• NVQ Level 2 accredited knowledge in Pharmacy Services or willing to work towards obtaining.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Ability to understand the importance of the medicines supply chain in a hospital environment
• Stock Handling Experience

Desirable

• Experience in Hospital Environment
• Experience of training staff members

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative in an accurate, methodical manner
• Ability to resolve/escalate emergency stock problems
• Able to work in busy demand-led service including on wards and stores and to respond to changing situations and environments

Desirable

• To be able to analyse Ward Stock Usage figures and adjust Stock levels accordingly

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

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.