Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex orthopaedic, physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To take responsibility for own caseload being responsible for a defined area of the service, participate in caseload management with other team members, with the support of a Band 7 physiotherapist.

With the team, to participate in evidence-based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice..

To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team.

To supervise Therapy Assistants, Junior Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy students in the clinical setting.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,

including the management of patients in your care.

To undertake a comprehensive, and holistic, assessment of patients including

those with complex presentations / multi-pathologies.

To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to

provide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems.

To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed

consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who

lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialist

knowledge and clinical experience of patho-physiology, evidence-based practice

and treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals in

collaboration with the patient.

To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as

required.

To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team

regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital and following a community-based episode of care.

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of electrotherapy, manual

handling and respiratory equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliances by patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists and assistant staff attain competency prior to use.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate

effectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicate

appropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner.

To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patients

concerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patients who have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newly acquired disabilities.

To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards.

When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone

practitioner with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.

To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary
• Relevant post-registration experience
• Ability to organise and manage own caseload.
• Problem solving approach

Experience

Essential

• Broad NHS experience as a qualified therapist
• Experience of working in the MDT
• Experience of liaising with other agencies
• Experience of supervising / teaching other staff
• Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures.
• Orthopaedic experience - acute or community
• Ability to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language, including ability to write short reports / letters.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Driving licence
• Flexible and adaptable including on-call and weekend working as required
• Able to work as a team member
• Ability to cope with stress and sudden changes in workload

Desirable

• Owns car for work purpose

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Honor Oak Health Centre

Turnham Road

Brockley

SE4 2LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Complaints provide a vital insight about peoples experiences and how these services can be improved. Complainants must be informed of service improvements that have been made a result of their complaint and the Trust must learn from its complaints.

The post holder will also provide day to day advice, expertise and guidance for the concerns and complaints teams acting as a point of contact for the team to deal workflow issues. The post holder will escalate issues or concerns to the Concerns and Complaints Manager.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Take on a caseload of complaints including complex complaints and complaints that have exceeded the initially prescribed time in which the Trust expected to have resolved them.

Work as part of the central complaints team, alongside specific clinical groups, and in liaison with complainants, advocates and staff at all levels within the Trust.

Provide expert advice and guidance on regulation and casework issues to the concerns and complaints team. Co-ordinate responses to the most complex complaints received by the Trust and, in doing so, ensuring that each complaint is listened to, understood, properly considered, appropriately responded to and learnt from.

Draft complaint response letters for the most complex complaints for signature by the Chief Executive.

Support the teams' reporting work by regularly auditing the use of the Ulysses complaints module.

Analyse complaints received, identifying trends, themes and opportunities for improving the quality of the Trusts service and experiences of service users.

Escalate complex and/or high-profile patient complaints and, where necessary, liaise directly with service providers and clinical staff on behalf of patients.

Contribute to complaints reports/KPI dashboards.

Provide advice, support and guidance to divisions on resolving concerns and complaints via local resolution.

Chair local resolution meetings between complainants and divisional staff.

Train complaints staff and participate in training other staff groups across the Trust on how to successfully deal with complaints.

Organise the rota to ensure the service is covered during leave or absence of complaints officers.

Deputise in the absence of the Concerns & Complaints Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post graduate or equivalent experience within a similar role
• Significant expert knowledge of complaint process and current legislation.
• GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above in English
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• A-level English
• European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of writing and communicating to patients or the public
• Experience of handling distressing situations
• Experience of delivering presentations
• Experience of working with all levels of staff
• Significant demonstrable experience of working in a Complaints role

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent English written and verbal skills
• Excellent Liaison, negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse complex problems and identify solutions, undertaking trend & thematic analysis as required
• Experience of using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of the NHS complaints procedure

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Ability to deal with angry or distressed people
• Ability to stay calm in difficult situations
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Attention to detail
• Ability to think on your feet
• Tact and diplomacy

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

1. Accountable to Manager for Childrens therapy and integration via the childrens physiotherapy team leads.

2. To provide a high standard of neurological and neurodevelopmental Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to children, young people and carers in the community setting within Lewisham healthcare; liaising with other professionals to maximise the benefits.

1. To contribute to service development including clinical governance and audit, junior staff supervision and multidisciplinary and multiagency working.

Key Result Areas:

• To manage a caseload of children aged 0-19 providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, management, treatment and advice. The caseload consists of children with a wide range of neurological related difficulties and/or disabilities, many of whom may have complex or multiple pathology. Seen across a variety of locations within the community including Kaleidoscope, patients homes, community leisure facilities, nurseries and schools
• To be involved in supervising junior staff and students
• To be a source of clinical knowledge and advice on physiotherapy patient care for parents and carers, other health professionals within the multidisciplinary team and professionals working in external agencies.
• To maintain accurate statistics as directed by the team leads

Performance:

• To use well developed assessment and clinical reasoning skills in order to establish an accurate diagnosis, problem list, and prognosis in order to formulate individual and agreed care / treatment plans for a range for children and young people.
• To be responsible for reassessing patient care as treatment progresses and change treatment programmes as appropriate. To use aquatic therapy, neurodevelopmental therapy, casting and Orthotic management, use of Moving and Handling techniques and equipment, use of postural management equipment, goniometry amongst othertechniques when appropriate.
• To provide moving and handling risk assessments, supported by senior staff where necessary, related to the childs physiotherapy programme in accordance with professional guidelines and government legislation.
• To be skilled in communicating and negotiating with families and children of all ages who have a range of physical disabilities and may have associated barriers to understanding, such as learning difficulties, hearing and visual impairments and language.
• To be able to diffuse potentially difficult situations with staff, patients and relatives, using well developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• To be able to motivate, negotiate and communicate with children of all ages and abilities in order to effectively carry out physiotherapy assessment and treatment programmes. To motivate and persuade others including staff and parents using verbal and nonverbal communication skills and written information where needed.
• To utilise other team members, in particular clinical supervisor and other senior staff, as needed to support decision making and clinical practice in particularly complex cases.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of specialist postural equipment, aids, adaptations and resources available to enable the child with disability to function as independently as possible.
• To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase from health, education and social services. To set up and adjust specialist equipment specifically for individual children. To train parents / carers and other agencies in the use of the equipment.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date individual patient records. To provide timely and accurate written reports and physiotherapy programmes for parents / carers, other health professionals, education and social services professionals, voluntary sector workers and solicitors as required.
• To ensure smooth organisation, to delegate and supervise established services e.g. specialist clinics, posturalassessment clinic/ Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway patient groups in education settings for all ages, aquatic therapy, orthotics, gym group, developmental co-ordination clinic/group (DCD),PE and individual treatment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Physiotherapist in children and young people's services
• To have experience in teaching other professionals and students
• Use of electronic recording systems

Desirable

• Evidence of specific area of service improvement/ development
• Experience working as a physiotherapist an NHS environment.
• Audit and research
• Client centred practice within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Experience of supervising junior staff, assistants or students
• Knowledge of the use of postural management equipment and orthotics
• Previous experience working in a school setting and working closely with education services

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration (Health and Care Professions Council)
• Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development)- relevant to the role

Desirable

• Member of APCP (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists)
• Member of CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
• Student supervisor course
• Safeguarding/Child Protection training
• Post registration paediatric training

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of child development, neurology and paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
• Knowledge of the impact of specific neurological disabilities on a child' s motor performance
• Knowledge of a range of interventions whether restorative or compensatory to meet a child's motor performance needs
• Knowledge of how physiotherapy is applied to family centred and child focused practice.
• Awareness of safeguarding

Desirable

• Understanding of some national legislation and initiatives relating to disability and to the education, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people across health, education and social care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

CYP Physiotherapy, Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young People

32 Rushey Green

Catford

SE64JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This course is undertaken with London South Bank University

Applicants to the Post Graduate Diploma pathway are required to have a relevant honours degree at 2:2 classification or above.

To be aware of and act in accordance with agreed policies, procedures, legislation and NMC standards.

To adhere to Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust policies and procedures at all times.

To ensure that records are kept and maintained in line with NMC guidelines, Trust record keeping and information governance policies.

To adhere to national and local infection control procedures and standards at all times.

To be willing to expand nursing knowledge/skills by undertaking further professional training, to keep up to date with professional developments and maintain current PREP portfolio.

To set appropriate objectives and review them regularly with the District Nurse Team Manager.

To meet regularly with the District Nurse Team Manager in order to review own performance.

To participate in clinical audit in order to promote the development of patient centred evidence based practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered on part 1 of the NMC register
• DipHE (or above) qualification to 120 credits at level 5 or evidence of previous education and learning to this level.
• Evidence of continual professional development over the last 2 years

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years' post qualifying experience
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
• Experience of the audit process and clinical governance
• Evidence of researched based practice

Desirable

• Experience of working as a registered nurse in a community setting
• Experience of managing staff within a team

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• An understanding of the role of Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing)
• Evidence of current clinical competencies
• Knowledge of long term conditions management
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, standards of conduct and ethics and its application to nursing practice
• Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Community - TBC

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEWISHAM & GREENWICH NHS TRUST

1. JOB DETAILS

Post Title: Bank Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Grade: Local Pay Rates

Hours: Ad Hoc

Department/Ward: Bank

Reports To: Ward Manager/Team Leader

Accountable To: Director of Nursing and Education

Location/Sites Lewisham Hospital

& Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich

2. JOB PURPOSE

To cover shifts in various departments across the Acute Trust where the Multi-Disciplinary Team have identified that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients with complex and enduring mental health needs.

The post holders under the direction of a nurse in charge, is accountable for the provision, organisation, and direction of safe and person centred nursing care approaches for patients.

As a bank member of staff you will liaise with all staffing groups so that the best possible care is given to meet the individual needs of patients.

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Site Manager

Matron

Ward Manager

Nurse In Charge

Bank Nurse

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To utilise specific care planning tools as instructed by the clinical team contained in Trust policy (Managing Challenging Behaviour in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Policy) for patients with specific needs when necessary e.g. nursing care plan for the confused and disorientated patient, and behaviour chart for patients with cognitive impairment.

Understands the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision making.

Observes confidentiality of patient information at all times and complies with Data Protection Act (1984)

Ensures that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.

Under direction of the nurse in charge is able to support optimum patient care management including supporting the patient with their activities of daily living.

Taking prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other members of the clinical team when necessary, reviewing nursing care and communicating any amendments to the programmes of care.

Will develop within the Scope of Professional Practice taking responsibility for own professional growth and keeps up to date with professional developments. Attends study days and courses as appropriate.

Will keep himself/herself aware of new developments in nursing within scope of practice

Will adhere to the current uniform policy.

Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.

Reports any deficiency in the agreed hygiene standard to the appropriate personnel.

Ensures that equipment is maintained in working order and correctly used.

When commencing duty in the ward, you will familiarise yourself with emergency procedures relating to fire and resuscitation. Will be sure of the role they play in the team and be able to safely participate in an emergency. Will attend annual training for fire and resuscitation.

Will know the Moving and Handling policy and take responsibility for ensuring safe moving and handling techniques, making use of appropriate aids. Attend annual update training.

Is familiar with the Major Incident Policy and the role of their ward/department within it.

Reports all accidents and incidents to relevant personnel and is aware of relevant documentation.

Keeps the ward manager and Modern Matron informed of changes in the ward environment particularly when those changes affect standards of care, and reports any unsafe areas to the appropriate personnel.

Will participate in ward or departmental quality assurance activities.

Will participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality standards.

Will take into account patients, and other consumer views when developing and assessing quality standards.

This job description is intended to be a guide only to the general scope of the post and not an exhaustive list of duties, you may therefore be required to undertake other duties commensurate with your grade.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constructed. This will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the duties and responsibilities required. This will be done by the line manager in consultation with the postholder.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken.

Equal Opportunities

Promote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees.

Infection Prevention and Control Employees must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in accordance with Trust policy.

Professional Standards and Performance Review

Maintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Employees are expected to participate in the performance review process.

Service/Department Standards

Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.

Finance

All Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures.

Safeguarding.Children

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act 1989, 2004.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• An ability to develop a therapeutic relationship.
• An ability to work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team
• A knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
• A knowledge of the
• Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Demonstrates an ability to develop therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to present information both written and oral and communicate this effectively.
• An ability to develop ones own practice using the supervision process.
• Flexible in one's approach to interventions.

Desirable

• Mentorship Training
• Other professional development.
• Experience of shift
• co-ordination.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students.
• Experience of racial awareness/
• diversity training
• IT skills
• Clinical skills relevant to the post applied for.
• Skilled in the Communication of sensitive issues.
• Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department has a commitment to the career progression of Career Grade Doctors and skills required for specialist aspects of the post which will be developed within the post, particularly working towards passing the MRCS examination if not already held

The post would suit a surgeon who has worked at foundation or core surgical training grade for at least 2 years who wishes to continue to maintain and gain experience in a variety of general surgical specialties. The successful applicant will provide a clinical service at FY2-ST1 level, working closely with the Senior Clinical Fellows/Deanery trainees, Clinical Fellows/CTs and Foundation doctors under the supervision of the Consultants.

The successful applicant will participate in the general surgery 1:8 resident on-call full shift rota. We have had excellent feedback regarding the training opportunities in emergency surgery that this rota provides.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
• MB BS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCS or equivalent
• PhD / MS / MD / MSc

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience within General Surgery at foundation or core training level.
• Previous experience working on emergency general surgery Rota

Desirable

• Previous UK experience

Clinical Audit/Research

Essential

• Experience of clinical audit
• Demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the principles of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications
• Research experience

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of Under and Postgraduate teaching

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Willingness to participate in clinical management

Desirable

• Involvement in development of local guidelines and protocols.

Other attributes

Essential

• Desire to continue personal development
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership and team building
• Evidence of adaptability and flexibility
• Creative and innovative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain confidentiality in relation to information about patients, staff and other health service providers in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Caldicott guidelines.

Ensure that Trust policy is followed with regards to health and safety and infection control issues.

To maintain a safe environment by ensuring own knowledge of equipment and adhering to manufacturers guidelines.

To participate in team and departmental meetings to develop and improve practice in the department and promote new ideas.

To up hold good standards of behaviour towards your colleagues, patients, and the public.

To take an active role in induction and orientation of new staff.

Conform to Trust and Unit policies regarding reporting of sickness and the booking of annual / study leave.

Maintain standard of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence in accordance with the NMC & HCPC Code of Professional conduct and Trust Policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Level 1 Registration/ODP HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Ability of caring for the ill in a variety of settings as a qualified or student nurse

Desirable

• Relevant specialist course

Knowledge

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop own clinical skills and widen theoretical knowledge
• Evidence based knowledge of essential methods of care
• Knowledge of a nursing model of care

Desirable

• Willingness to develop teaching skills, formally and informally

personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to form good interpersonal relationships, and be enthusiastic
• Ability to conduct themselves inpublic and private situations in an appropriate manner. i.e. pleasant and respectful
• Demonstrate initiative

Desirable

• Internal rotation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess patients suitability and fitness for surgery and anaesthesia using agreed protocols

To take a targeted history of the patient including airway assessment.

Conduct assessment of both the medical and psychological status of elective surgical patients.

To order and perform diagnostic tests within set protocols and working to agreed actions where abnormalities are discovered.

To ensure all test results are available for day of surgery

To recognize the significance of any observation made and use them to highlight situations which may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patient.

Refer patients who fall outside the agreed criteria to an anaesthetist, who may then make further referrals

Refer patient back to primary care or another healthcare professional to optimize the patients' medical condition, according to local guidelines.

To provide information about the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative process, ensuring the patient has an understanding of the proposed procedure and any specific preoperative instructions

To identify any special requirements needed to facilitate prompt discharge

To communicate effectively and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and primary care team as appropriate.

To comply at all times with the NMC code of conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 register
• 1st Level Degree or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Specialist course

Experience

Essential

• to a minimum of 1 year of experience in a pre-assessment clinic.
• Experience of working within the multi disciplinary team
• Experience of liaising with other agencies
• Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Previous experience in the specialty

Knowledge

Essential

• Well developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
• Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals

Desirable

• IT skills
• Knowledge of research and audit

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to changing situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a comprehensive Personal Assistant function within the Division of Surgery, supporting the Divisional leadership team and providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to members of the Divisional Management Team.

The role will involve coordinating a programme of divisional management and operational meetings, including the preparation and circulation of papers, accurate minute taking, and the booking of rooms, virtual meetings and hospitality as required. The post holder will take responsibility for a wide range of administrative and organisational duties on an ongoing basis, ensuring the smooth coordination of divisional business.

The post holder will be required to maintain complete confidentiality at all times and to represent the Division of Surgery in an efficient, professional and courteous manner. Through effective coordination, communication and administrative support, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of divisional objectives and the achievement of Trust and national performance targets.

Person Specification

Qualification & Training

Essential

• Be qualified to NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of administrative processes within an office environment, significant experience of working within an administrative role with Personal Assistant or similar responsibilities

Desirable

• Healthcare environment experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. High level of IT literacy, good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrates willingness to update skills in accordance with the needs of the service. Experience of inputting information into databases. Be able to work autonomously for and on behalf of the Division.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative. Displays a calm, professional manner under pressure. Willingness to adapt to changing work patterns.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible in the care of post op patients in the Main Recovery and Day Theatre Recovery. The role includes:

Airway management

Pain management.

Management of PONV

Maintaining patients homeostasis.

Drug and IV fluid administration.

IV cannulation.

Hygiene and wound management.

Management of arterial line.

PCA / nerve catheter / epidural prescription and management

Temperature management.

Safe transfer of patients to wards and critical care.

Care of Level 2 (HDU) patients.

Care of paediatric patients.

Responsible for assisting anaesthetist in the Pain List which could involve wearing of lead apron.

Documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified ODP with HCPC registration or Qualified Nurse with NMC registration and relevant anaesthetic course

Desirable

• Mentorship course or willingness to undertake training within three months of appointment

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 years' experience working medicine or surgery at Band 5 level

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, problem solve and prioritise
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management
• Computer literate

personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work full 24/7 shift patterns (days, nights and weekends) according to service needs
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanour in pressurised or stressful situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

London

SE184QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to clerk patients who attend under the General Surgery department. This unit manages both acute and elective patients with general surgical complaints. You will manage patients medical illnesses under supervision, request investigations / treatments for patients, take patient histories and carrying out routine patient examinations, communicate with patients, and provide discharge summaries etc. to promote good liaison with General Practitioners, liaise with patients' relatives and provide on-call services as required. You will be supervised by senior colleagues with timely consultant review. You will also participate in the acute on call rota on a 1:12 basis, where you will be part o

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice

Desirable

• 1st class honours for BSc
• Distinction, merits or equivalent throughout undergraduate medical programme
• Peer reviewed publications

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the major principles the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013) including
• Knowledge, skills and performance
• Safety and quality
• Experience working in the UK
• Communication, partnership and team work
• Understanding of the outcomes to be achieved in UK Foundation programme as set out in the GMC's The Trainee Doctor (2011)

Language and Communication Skills

Essential

• Good Listening, reading, writing and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)

Attributes

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
• The ability to prioritise tasks and information and take appropriate decisions
• An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
• Initiative and ability to deal with pressure and/or challenge
• An understanding of equality and diversity
• The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
• Commitment to learning and continued professional development
• Self-awareness and insight into the boundaries of their own abilities

Desirable

• An understanding of the principles of ethical medical research
• An understanding of the importance of effective teaching

Probity

Essential

• The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behavior as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013), i.e.
• Integrity oHonesty oConfidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Must be able to work in either scrubs, recovery and anaesthetics. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of patient focused individualised care, with an evidenced based practice focus. They will be expected to carry out aspects of patient care without direct supervision. They will be able to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective running of the theatre department. Utilising the principles of the national framework and local strategy of Clinical Governance and other national initiatives, they will participate in action on improvements in patient care. The post holder will carry out all duties in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery NMC Codes of Conduct and

Relevant Trust policies.

Key Result Areas & Performance

To deliver a high standard of patient focused individualised nursing care using a team nursing care approach.

To assess, plan implement and evaluate care of patients from admission to discharge using an integrated care pathway (ICP) or the nursing process.

To assist anaesthetist surgeon endoscopist with emergency elective procedures in all hospital departments wards, as required.

To ensure stock levels are adequate for effective perioperative care.

To maintain effective channels of communication with patients, relatives and the multi disciplinary team involved in providing care.

To understand the principles of clinical governance and the impact on patient care,

i.e. audit and evidenced based practice.

Ensure that written documentation are maintained in line with the NMC standards for Records and Record Keeping and Trust policy.

To ensure that medication is given to patients in line with the NMC and Trust policy and guidelines.

To act safely and develop skills to be effective in emergency situations, e.g. cardiac arrest.

To practice within the framework of corporate and local policies.

To be professionally sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues.

To participate in the development of your Personal Development Plan and identify

your own professional, educational and training needs and goals.

To ensure your own continual professional development in line with NMC requirements.

To monitor own needs for mandatory training - manual handling, fire, life support, etc.

To have or be active in developing your skills, e.g. intravenous additives administration and cannulation in line with service delivery.

Workforce

To report and record all complaints, incidents or accidents to the sister/charge nurse, theatre manager or site mangers as appropriate.

To maintain confidentiality in relation to information about patients, staff and other heath service providers in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Caldicott guidelines.

Ensure that Trust policy is followed with regards to health and safety and infection control issues.

To maintain a safe environment by ensuring own knowledge of equipment and adhering to manufacturers guidelines.

To participate in team and departmental meetings to develop and improve practice in the department and promote new ideas.

To up hold good standards of behaviour towards your colleagues, patients, and the public.

To take an active role in induction and orientation of new staff.

Conform to Trust and Unit policies regarding reporting of sickness and the booking of annual / study leave.

Maintain standard of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and Trust Policies. Partnerships

Take part in creating a learning environment for junior staff, learners and Theatre Support Workers.

To understand the importance of effective health promotion for patients, i.e. preoperative visiting.

To participate in formal and informal teaching.

General

To be approachable and able to present him/herself in an effective, polite and helpful manner at all times

Maintain standard of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence in accordance with Local and Trust Policy

To maintain confidentiality in relation to information about patients, staff and other heath service providers in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Caldicott guidelines

To up hold good standards of behaviour towards colleagues, patients, and the public

To practice within the framework of corporate and local policies

Provide a safe environment for patients, report health and safety risks as per policy

Take responsibility for own actions and be aware of own limits. Report any matter, outside these, to a qualified nurse/practitioner

Person Specification

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Ability to form good interpersonal
• relationships, and be enthusiastic
• Demonstrate initiative
• Ability to conduct themselves in public
• and private situations in an appropriate
• manner.
• i.e. pleasant and respectful

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Effective verbal and written
• communication skills
• Ability to solve day to day problems
• Ability to develop own clinical skills and
• widen theoretical knowledge
• Evidence based knowledge of essential
• methods of care
• Understanding of the care needs of an
• individual
• Interest in developing teaching skills
• Team work
• Awareness of current issues that effect
• nursing
• Knowledge of a nursing model of care

Desirable

• Willingness to
• develop teaching
• skills, formally and
• informally

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Level 1 Registration ODP City &
• Guilds 752 or NVQ3 in ODP Practice.

Desirable

• Diploma or Degree

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the appropriate
• care setting as a qualified or student nurse
• Ability of caring for the ill in a variety of
• settings as a qualified or student nurse

Desirable

• Relevant specialist
• course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients. The post has a focus on delivering diabetes services and covering acute intake medical work, and providing ongoing care to patients admitted on the take.

1. To provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients

2. To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties

3. To provide prompt, effective advice for General Practitioners

4. To participate in educational and audit meetings

5. To meet CPD and revalidation requirements

6. To provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave

7. To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy

8. To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and Hospital's affairs, including relevant consultant and directorate meetings

9. To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty

10. To support and assist in the development of diabetes services, both in the hospital and in the community

11. To contribute to research in diabetes and endocrinology in an area of special interest

12. To contribute to meeting the NICE standards for diabetes and endocrinology services

13. To contribute to meeting the 4-hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department

14. To contribute to other targets, e.g. RTT in diabetes and endocrinology outpatients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Broad based general training
• CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Desirable

• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other higher degrees, e.g. BSc, PhD, MD.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based training and wide experience of acute and general medicine

Desirable

• Subspecialty training and interest to compliment service and development

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
• Understanding and experience of audit
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to organise training/ teaching events

Managementand Administrative Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine and acute medical services
• Understanding of NHS organisation and management

Desirable

• Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management

Research Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trials

Desirable

• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Other Attributes

Essential

• IT skills
• Evidence of leadership.
• Organisational ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Experience of, and ability to, work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
• Commitment to Appraisal and Revalidation

Desirable

• Experience in service business case
• Service development or improvement 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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of the post

a.Clinical Responsibilities

1.To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.

2.To contribute to the general radiology work of the Trust and assist in achieving all waiting time targets including 2 and 18 week waits

3.To complement the existing expertise within the department

4.To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.

5.To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required

6.To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.

7.To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave.

8.To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospitals affairs, including relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings.

b.Medical Education & Teaching

1. To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions.

1. To provide teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates and trainees in radiology, and radiographers in co-operation with other members of the Consultant staff.

1. Participate in medical student, FY1 and FY2 teaching

1. Teaching and mentoring Specialist Registrars (Radiology

c.Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

1. Active participation in audit and research projects; implementing findings as appropriate in clinical practice

1. To lead and / or participate in the Errors and Discrepancy meetings in Radiology

1. To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.

1. To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.

1. Continuing Professional Development

1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

1. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice

1. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy

1. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

1. Policy, Planning and Management

1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

1. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

1. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service

1. Comply with all Trust policies

1. To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS of equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent

cliniacl experience

Essential

• Musculoskeletal with ultrasound/Interventional skills
• Breast radiology experience
• Head and neck with Ultrasound/Interventional skills
• Paediatric with ultrasound/Interventional skills
• GI GU with fluoroscopy, ultrasound interventional skills
• PF, CT, MRI, USS and Fluoroscopy.

Desirable

• Working experience in the UK and either /or
• Nuclear Medicine skills
• Musculoskeletal imaging skills
• General non vascular intervention

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC
• NHS experience
• Preparing towards CESR
• CESR/on Specialist Register

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understand the principles of audit
• Experience required

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Support departmental audit

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Teaching ability and experience to all staff groups

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Support departmental audit

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• General IT skills and managerial skills to support Radiological work
• Ability to work in and build teams for effective clinical management
• Awareness of importance of participation in all aspects of clinical governance

Other Attributes

Essential

• Patient focused
• Team player
• Flexible

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Sidcup

Lewisham High Street

Sidcup

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The support and further development of the initiatives within the Department of Geriatric Medicine (as described above), and the consolidation of current inpatient clinical services for older people.

General Responsibilities

To provide high quality health care for older patients referred for diagnosis and treatment,

To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties

To provide prompt advice for General Practitioners

To participate in educational and audit meetings

To meet CPD and revalidation requirements

To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave

To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy

To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and trust affairs

Medicine for the Elderly

To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty

To lead daily board rounds and ward rounds on relevant wards

To lead on the new initiatives for the care of older people

To contribute to research in Medicine for the Elderly in an area of special interest

To contribute to meeting the 18 week outpatient target

To contribute to meeting the 4 hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department

To contribute to otherquality indicators where relevant

To contribute to community services (Bat phone and Frailty Clinic)

Medical Education & Teaching

To supervise and teach Medical Students.

To participate in formal teaching of the Medicine in Old Age Syllabus to Year 4 medical students, and acute medicine to Year 3 students.

To supervise and manage trainee medical staff (in conjunction with other Consultants on the firm and in the Department) and ensure training requirements are met

To provide post-graduate training in Medicine for the Elderly for all grades of Medical Staff and for non-medical clinical staff.

To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions for General Practitioners and to foster increased knowledge and skills within the local Medical Community

To be a Clinical supervisor and Education supervisor to a number of trainees.

Clinical Audit/ Clinical Governance/ Research

To participate in clinical audit and implement audit findings as appropriate.

To support NIHR funded research.

Continuing Professional Development

1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

2. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice

3. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy

4. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management

1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

2. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

3. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service

4. Comply with all Trust policies.To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC and hold a licence to practise and be on the GMC Specialist
• Register for Geriatric Medicine or within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
• Broad based general training

Desirable

• MD/PhD or other higher degree

Training

Essential

• Broad based training and wide experience of acute & general medicine
• Broad-based training in Geriatric Medicine

Desirable

• A special interest within Geriatric Medicine complementing those currently in the directorate.
• An interest in managing frailty in acute care and the community would be particularly welcome

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk.
• Understanding and experience of audit.

Desirable

• Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (UHL is a main campus site of the Kings College London School of Medicine).

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to organise training / teaching events
• Interest in, or previous experience of, clinical or service development research including successful delivery of research objectives

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine.
• Understanding of NHS organisation and management
• A commitment to participate in the management of the Directorate of Medicine.

Desirable

• Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management.
• Understanding of, or previous experience of, working closely with older people's services

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of research methodology & Clinical trials

Other Attributes

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEWISHAM & GREENWICH NHS TRUST

1. JOB DETAILS

Post Title: Bank Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Grade: Local Pay Rates

Hours: Ad Hoc

Department/Ward: Bank

Reports To: Ward Manager/Team Leader

Accountable To: Director of Nursing and Education

Location/Sites Lewisham Hospital

& Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich

2. JOB PURPOSE

To cover shifts in various departments across the Acute Trust where the Multi-Disciplinary Team have identified that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients with complex and enduring mental health needs.

The post holders under the direction of a nurse in charge, is accountable for the provision, organisation, and direction of safe and person centred nursing care approaches for patients.

As a bank member of staff you will liaise with all staffing groups so that the best possible care is given to meet the individual needs of patients.

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Site Manager

Matron

Ward Manager

Nurse In Charge

Bank Nurse

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To utilise specific care planning tools as instructed by the clinical team contained in Trust policy (Managing Challenging Behaviour in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Policy) for patients with specific needs when necessary e.g. nursing care plan for the confused and disorientated patient, and behaviour chart for patients with cognitive impairment.

Understands the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision making.

Observes confidentiality of patient information at all times and complies with Data Protection Act (1984)

Ensures that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.

Under direction of the nurse in charge is able to support optimum patient care management including supporting the patient with their activities of daily living.

Taking prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other members of the clinical team when necessary, reviewing nursing care and communicating any amendments to the programmes of care.

Will develop within the Scope of Professional Practice taking responsibility for own professional growth and keeps up to date with professional developments. Attends study days and courses as appropriate.

Will keep himself/herself aware of new developments in nursing within scope of practice

Will adhere to the current uniform policy.

Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.

Reports any deficiency in the agreed hygiene standard to the appropriate personnel.

Ensures that equipment is maintained in working order and correctly used.

When commencing duty in the ward, you will familiarise yourself with emergency procedures relating to fire and resuscitation. Will be sure of the role they play in the team and be able to safely participate in an emergency. Will attend annual training for fire and resuscitation.

Will know the Moving and Handling policy and take responsibility for ensuring safe moving and handling techniques, making use of appropriate aids. Attend annual update training.

Is familiar with the Major Incident Policy and the role of their ward/department within it.

Reports all accidents and incidents to relevant personnel and is aware of relevant documentation.

Keeps the ward manager and Modern Matron informed of changes in the ward environment particularly when those changes affect standards of care, and reports any unsafe areas to the appropriate personnel.

Will participate in ward or departmental quality assurance activities.

Will participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality standards.

Will take into account patients, and other consumer views when developing and assessing quality standards.

This job description is intended to be a guide only to the general scope of the post and not an exhaustive list of duties, you may therefore be required to undertake other duties commensurate with your grade.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constructed. This will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the duties and responsibilities required. This will be done by the line manager in consultation with the postholder.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken.

Equal Opportunities

Promote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees.

Infection Prevention and Control Employees must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in accordance with Trust policy.

Professional Standards and Performance Review

Maintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Employees are expected to participate in the performance review process.

Service/Department Standards

Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.

Finance

All Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures.

Safeguarding.Children

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act 1989, 2004.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• An ability to develop a therapeutic relationship.
• An ability to work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team
• A knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
• A knowledge of the
• Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Demonstrates an ability to develop therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to present information both written and oral and communicate this effectively.
• An ability to develop ones own practice using the supervision process.
• Flexible in one's approach to interventions.

Desirable

• Mentorship Training
• Other professional development.
• Experience of shift
• co-ordination.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students.
• Experience of racial awareness/
• diversity training
• IT skills
• Clinical skills relevant to the post applied for.
• Skilled in the Communication of sensitive issues.
• Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Bank Health Care Assistant

Responsible to: Ward Manager

Grade: Local Pay scale

Hours: Ad Hoc

Job Summary:

Accountable to Deputy Service General Manager/Head of Nursing.

The post Holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary ward / departmental team undertaking duties in relation to patient care and a full range of support functions including clerical duties.

The post holder will provide delegated, supervised work and duties assigned by a Registered Nurse /midwife as appropriate, ensuring that there is continual feedback to the Registered nurse about the patients condition.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of quality patient care to meet their physical, psychological and social needs maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in giving an excellent standard of care to a variety of different client groups.

To assist in the regular assessment of patient condition by observing vital signs and reporting findings back to qualified staff.

To support the promotion of health and prevent ill-health in staff, patients and their relatives.

Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Check the readiness for use of emergency/special equipment and ensure all equipment in use, is in good working order.

The post holder must keep up to date with all mandatory training requirements for the post.

Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major Incident Plan.

Have knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling Regulations.

Transport people and/or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

To report any faulty equipment in the trust to shift co-ordinators to ensure quick maintenance carried out.

Work force

To deliver an excellent standard of safe, effective care with a group of patients under the direction of qualified members of the multidisciplinary team.

General

Needs to have a full range of movement as will be required to undertake a variety of manual handling skills.

Be prepared to deal with bereaved families and friends.

Can be a stressful environment- there is a risk of exposure to verbal/physical aggression.

The post-holder must be flexible and adaptable to change.

Ensure works within infection control policies- high risk of working with body fluids present.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 6 Months NHS General Hospital Experience as a Health Care Assistant

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must pass basic numeracy and literacy tests as set out by the Trust
• Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
• Punctual and reliable
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
• Caring for people.
• Manual handling of patients using lifting aid

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexibility- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs.
• Able and willing to move from department to department depending on service needs
• The ability to take instruction and guidance to enhance caring skills
• Enthusiasm to learn and progress within the care profession

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education - Minimum GCSE A-C in Maths/English or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and social care or HCA Care Certificate
• Moving & Handling, Infection control, Fire safety and Safe Guarding Certificates within 1 year

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide 6 cardiology and 2 general paediatric clinic per month. The postholder will join a team of 14 Consultant Paediatricians covering a wide range of specialities. The general paediatricians are currently on call 1 in 8, including weekends.

Please see attached JD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
• Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and child health.
• Full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in line with GMC requirements. Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• SPIN (or equivalent) training in paediatric neurology/epilepsy or cardiology.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience in acute general paediatrics, including management of medical paediatric emergencies, high-dependency level care, and complex inpatient cases.
• Demonstrated competence in managing children across a broad age range (infants to adolescents) in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Ability to independently assess, investigate, and manage acute and chronic paediatric conditions.
• Familiarity with national guidelines and best practice standards relevant to general paediatrics. .
• Up-to-date Level 3 Safeguarding Children training
• Demonstrable experience in recognising and managing child protection concerns, including multi-agency working, case conferences, and court report writing.
• Familiarity with local safeguarding policies, thresholds for referral, and escalation pathways.
• Ability to contribute confidently to strategy discussions and safeguarding medicals.
• Valid APLS (or equivalent) training.

Desirable

• Experience working independently at Consultant Level. Broad experience of working within the NHS

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Active audit interest demonstrated by at least one completed clinical audit in the last year.
• Understanding of NHS systems and audit processes
• Evidence of service improvement projects and audits

Desirable

• Publications in journals.
• Experience in service development and quality improvement projects
• Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as incident reviews, complaint responses and patient safety systems.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching
• Skill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both under and postgraduate students and nursing/midwifery staff

Desirable

• Previous experience in trainee Supervision.
• Educational supervision accreditation and experience.
• Higher teaching qualification
• Presentations at National or International meetings
• Publications in peer reviewed Journals.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Understands the management structure of the NHS.

Desirable

• Previous experience of management through a dedicated role.

IT skills

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
• Ability to use patient information systems

Other Attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator - verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
• Evidence of interest/training in management
• Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
• Will pursue personal professional development
• Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development
• Aware of equal opportunities issues
• Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
• Ability to inspire, motivate and 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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence for a senior audience
• Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
• Ability to apply advanced influencing and negotiation skills necessary to achieve successful outcomes, e.g. when working with senior managers and stakeholders
• Have an in-depth knowledge of how health impacts safeguarding and be able to articulate this clearly in safeguarding and child protection proceedings
• Experience of supporting the development and implementation of Family Help Assessments and plans, ensuring health needs are identified and addressed.
• Ability to develop and maintain networks of relationships that facilitate the achievement of individual and team objectives
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Provide clinical advice and guidance on health-related issues impacting children and families.
• Ability to prepare and produce concise and accurate communications for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders as required

Others

Essential

• Ability to apply child-centred, equitable, inclusive, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.

Desirable

• Ability to embed health expertise within multi-disciplinary Family Help Teams and ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to the teams as and when necessary

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

Address

Woolwich Centre

Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, Woolwich,

Greenwich

SE18 6HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.selondonics.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Further relevant specialist qualifications (eg BBTS certificate, IBMS Certificates)

Experience

Essential

• Post HCPC registration diagnostic experience in Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
• Experience with a computerised laboratory information system.
• Previous experience working in a large medical laboratory.
• Experience of working as a team

Desirable

• Experience of a variety of diagnostic techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Experienced using the following named IT systems ? WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). ? Q-Pulse
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
• Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
• Good understanding of Governance Requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Management System and can demonstrate participation in obligatory activities

Skills

Essential

• Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• Good level IT skills
• Good time management.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present routine data/results/concepts
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills
• Polite, helpful and confident manner.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages.

Other

Essential

• Reliable, responsible person.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Respects confidentiality.
• Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Although this position is a 10 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 10 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Passes in English and Maths at C grade or equivalent
• Typing Qualification
• Medical terminology or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
• Entry level leadership qualification i.e. ILM2

Experience

Essential

• Worked in an office environment
• Experience of typing medical content
• Dealing with telephone enquiries
• Experience of working with a multi disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
• Previous computing experience or VDU work
• Good working knowledge of cellular pathology processes

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and histopathology terminology
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases, including the extraction of data by queries and the preparation of reports

Desirable

• Previous pathology-based administrative work experience

Skills

Essential

• Touch typing ability
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Office.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate with staff at different levels of the organisation.
• Ability to prioritise workload, innovate & work as part of a large team to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with interruptions