Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• ENB998 or equivalent
• Critical Care Qualification
• Commencement of ICU Steps Books

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to prioritise work
• Evidence of communication with patients and relatives

Experience

Essential

• Experience in acute setting

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Grad Dip. Phys or BSc MCSP and SRP
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate qualification
• Substantial post-graduate experience or equivalent, including work at Band 6 level in a variety of specialities

Desirable

• Provide evidence on an up to-date CPD portfolio

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of the issues related to working in this specialty
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to teach skills and knowledge within both formal and informal environments
• Able to work collaboratively within the MDT Knowledge of Clinical Outcomes and Audit

Desirable

• Member of relevant special interest group
• Relevant Management and leadership experience
• Demonstrate previous experience of supervision and development of junior staff

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of the issues relating to service delivery
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the Data Protection Act and how this impacts on day-to-day practice
• Demonstrate effective skills in interpretation of basic statistical reports related to activity

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all groups of staff in both oral and written form
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Ability to give presentations

Other requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a busy, challenging and dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to participate in the on call rota and/or weekend working rota

Desirable

• Car driver

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital, Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 16th September 2026

Closing date: 23rd September 2026

Shortlisting date: 24th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
• Ability to communicate distressing information
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in adult and social care
• A good standard of English to GCSE level

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Coordinates complex activities which include Board round meetings
• IT competence

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative duties

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a substantive Consultant appointment which attracts a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £20,000, payable as a recruitment incentive for new starters, subject to Trust policy and specific terms and conditions.

The Recruitment and Retention Premium will be paid over a threeyear period as follows:

£10,000 on taking up post

£5,000 at the commencement of year 2

£5,000 at the commencement of year 3

This provides a total value of £20,000 over three years, subject to continued eligibility.

In addition, the post is eligible for relocation expenses of up to £8,000, in line with Trust relocation policy and subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants wishing to claim relocation supportmustdeclare this at interview, as relocation support cannot be approved or applied retrospectively.

Recruitment and Retention Premia and relocation expenses arenonpensionable, subject to ongoing eligibility, and will be paid in accordance with Trust policies in place at the time of appointment. The Trust reserves the right to amend or withdraw recruitment incentives in line with NHS Employers guidance and local policy. Any repayment provisions applicable in the event of early termination of employment will be set out in the written terms and conditions issued on appointment.

(For the full terms and conditions of these offers please contact Simon Pownall - Clinical Resourcing Lead [email protected])

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street Hospital

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post combines highly specialist clinical skills with the day-to-day management of the service and is an ideal promotional opportunity for a motivated and aspiring Orthoptist currently undertaking leadership responsibilities who wishes to progress their leadership skills further whilst continuing to use embedded highly specialist clinical skills in both paediatric and adult Orthoptic assessment.

The successful post holder will play a key part in the delivery and ongoing development of a highquality Orthoptic service providing both clinical and operational leadership to the Orthoptic and Ophthalmic Technician teams and work collaboratively with other Ophthalmology leaders and clinicians including the Deputy Head Orthoptist based at the Derbyshire sites to achieve shared goals for Orthoptics and Ophthalmology and to ensure safe, effective, and patientcentred care. They will be involved in the current service developments within Ophthalmology and the wider Trust, including the implementation of Nervecentre EPR and Medisight, and will also be a key contributor to the implementation of high-volume Ophthalmology diagnostic lanes for glaucoma and medical retina which are due to be implemented in the autumn.

The successful candidate will bring current experience of supporting colleagues in their daytoday roles, demonstrate the Trust values of Compassion, Excellence and Openness, provide compassionate care, inclusive leadership, and support with professional development within the teams.

Experience of Ophthalmic diagnostic testing is advantageous as the successful post holder will provide leadership support to the Lead Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technician and the Ophthalmic Technician team.

We welcome applications from individuals who value inclusive leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience
• Experience of leading a team at a senior clinical level
• Current Leadership, organisational and negotiating skills.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification recognised by the Health Professions Council

Eduction and Training

Essential

• Degree or diploma in Orthoptics
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council,

Leadership

Essential

• Masters qualification in Healthcare Leadership or equivalent training/experience

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• HCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist
• To be able to demonstrate good knowledge of clinical psychological assessment techniques and clinical interventions

Desirable

• General knowledge of approaches to neuropsychological assessment and behavioural and cognitive interventions.
• Post-qualification training relevant to Neurorehabilitation
• Further training in Neuropsychology or significant supervised experience in neuropsychological practice

Knowledge And Experience

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of neuropsychological assessment
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to formulate complex neurological presentations
• To be able to demonstrate an understanding of rehabilitation principles
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Experience supervising assistants and/or trainees
• Experience of consultation to multidisciplinary teams

Skills And Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to manage competing demands
• To be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to team working

Desirable

• Experience of delivering psychological therapies for complex presentations

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

DERBY

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job Description and Person Specification attached.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC

Essential

Essential

• MRCPsych
• CCT
• Approved Clinician

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street Hospital

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 15th September 2026

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 5th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 19th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• First level Nursing Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Intermediate Life Support
• ALS/ILS/ALERT course or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support (or working towards)
• Clinical assessment level 6 (or working towards)

Desirable

• Post reg qualification (Management of deteriorating patient or clinical examination/assessment and diagnostics) Level 6

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Research awareness and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
• Understanding key features of Clinical governance
• Liaise with MDT members
• Demonstrate organisational leadership skills
• Ability to organise/prioritise workload
• Relevant skills in relation to risk management
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of good sound clinical knowledge and judgement in acute situations
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Other

Essential

• Periods of strenuous activity EG Cardiac compressions
• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
• Continuous concentration as dealing with acute situations
• Decision making and time management in line with the deteriorating patient and escalation plan.
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Occasional distressing / highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, complaints, concerns arising from incident communicated to patients and relatives
• May come into contact with Human bodily fluids
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care

Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture Competency
• Cannulation Competency
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent Interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
• Ability to de-escalate and escalate complex situations
• Ability to act as a change agent
• Computer literacy e.g., experience of electronic patient record

Desirable

• Porta Cath Competency
• Cortrack & Bridle Competency
• Arterial Blood Gas Competency

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 16th September 2026

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 12th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of contiual professional development

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and Administration.
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands.
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care.
• Ability to communicate distressing information.
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Able to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.
• Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.
• Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.
• Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Type discharge summaries as appropriate
• Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.
• To manage and maintain 18-week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals toensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arrangedin conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway.
• Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.
• Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE Standard or Higher
• RSA 3 Typing / Word Processing
• RSA 3 Medical Audio Typing
• Good English Language Skills
• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Shorthand / Speed Writing
• Secretarial Diploma
• ECDL
• CLAIT award

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minute Taking
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous Medical Secretary Experience
• Medical Audio Typing

Desirable

• 2 years' experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise
• Use of all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust computer systems

Other

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Reliable and conscientious
• Ability to maintain control of stressful situations
• Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
• Ability to travel across hospital sites when required
• Possess a friendly and approachable personality
• Ability to show understanding an appreciation
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service to patients. The post will rotate through each of the areas within the access office to enable cover in all respects of the service.
• To be named contact point liaising with patients, relatives and/or carers as well as medical representatives, GPs, nursing staff, surgical team and support services to ensure the admission is appropriately planned and managed. This can be face to face, over the telephone, in writing or electronic.
• Accurate addition of patients to the waiting list ensuring any relevant notes recorded.
• To provide advice to patients with matters relating to their admission (pre and post operative guidance) and with regard to their position on the waiting list.
• To plan multiple theatre/procedure lists up to six weeks in advance, using clinical knowledge, medical terminology and information to meet the patients 18-week, diagnostic, cancer and/or 28-day rescheduling targets.
• Ensure that with effective planning and organisation the theatre/procedure lists are utilised to their maximum potential which requires taking in to account specific patient needs, cancelling/rescheduling patients, replacing short notice cancellations, liaising with the surgeon to ensure theatre list order considering all patient and theatre information.
• Responsible for communicating information and changes relating to elective admissions, theatre lists etc with regards intended procedures, specific kit requirements, specific anaesthetic input to relevant staff Trustwide.
• Ensuring where required appropriate funding is in place or authorised to allow the patient to proceed to admission.
• Identify, attempt to resolve and pre-empt situations which may result in a breach of access targets. Regularly analyze waiting list information to ensure compliance with national waiting time standards and escalate in a timely manner any requirements for additional capacity to ensure patients are treated within waiting time standards.
• To work flexibly according to the needs of the service including covering for colleagues during periods of leave.
• Liase with Bed Manager in the case of patients being put on stand-by or cancelled due to extraneous circumstances (i.e. bed unavailability.
• Ensure that all patients are placed on galaxy (theatre system) as soon as patients booking is confirmed.
• Ensure finalised theatre lists are forwarded to the respective secretaries for circulation allowing adequate preparation by theatres and sterile services in order to minimise cancellations (currently 48hours circulation)
• With knowledge and understanding of the 18-week RTT and compliant/non-compliant pathways add patients to the waiting list ensuring correct linkage.
• Responsible for appointing all patients from the PTLs and managing all Outpatient waiting lists to ensure accurate patient management, enabling the Trust to meet all of its performance targets.
• Responsible for registration of referral letters, ensuring all referral letters and ERS referrals are directed to the appropriate Consultants and Clinics.
• Responsible for booking all new and follow up appointments in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Liaise directly with patients in relation to booking and agreeing outpatient appointments within the appropriate timescales.
• Working under the direction of the operational management teams, when dealing with requests for clinic cancellations; will be responsible for managing the cancellation/reduction of the clinics on PAS and ERS, and the patients future appointments effectively and timely.
• Responsible for all clinic template changes due to changes to Medical Rotas.
• Manage all appointments on the ERS system ensuring all new appointments which are cancelled by the patient, are discussed with the patient and the appointment either remade or discharged within the appropriate timescales.
• Management of the ASI, ensuring the booking of appointment or escalating capacity issues to the appropriate operational team.
• Responsible for managing partial booking lists and escalating any problems to the operational management teams/team leader.
• Manage all ward forms, ensuring patients are booked for their follow-up appointment or escalate as required.
• Retrospectively record all attendances outside clinic as per work instruction.
• On rotation ensure the general access office email address is managed timely during the shift.
• On rotation, allocated duties include answering the access and booking main telephone line for patient queries and booking.
• Ensure compliance with the two week wait rule for all suspected cancer referrals.
• The post holder will be required to undertake mandatory training and is responsible for keeping this training up to date.
• The post holder will have an appraisal of performance each year and will be responsible for agreeing a development plan in line with the Trusts PDR system in agreement with their manager or immediate supervisor. The development plan will be reviewed each year.
• The Trust will provide assistance and agreed development to enable the post holder to achieve their objectives and standards in line with the development plan.
• If the post holder feels he/she is not achieving their objective as agreed in the development plan they will bring it to the attention of their supervisor or manager at the earliest opportunity.
• Prioritise own workload on a daily basis while recognising when it is appropriate to escalate to manager.
• To understand, contribute, implement and apply knowledge of a relevant procedures and knowledge of how to resolve non-routine problems.
• Assist in the training and induction of new staff and provide continuous support with regards to the co-ordination of their workload.
• Participate in the cover of work colleagues during their absences or at other times when required.
• Required to contribute to service/department meetings giving progress reports on activity for each consultant and reduction of wait times.
• The post holder will support the line manager utilising the proper use of the Trusts resources such as stationery, telephone usage, photocopying and other consumables in the course of business, ensuring minimal waste and minimal cost.
• Responsible for data quality when maintaining, inputting, extracting and producing information (including information to patients) in the Trusts multiple computer systems.
• To use speed and accuracy with clinical and non-clinical information relating to patient care to ensure patient safety at all times.
• To work under own initiative within approved policies, procedures, booking guidelines and escalation processes to make decisions to ensure efficient and patient centred service delivery.
• To attend weekly meetings with the operational team to provide information for the access meetings and also to discuss any capacity issues/shortfalls and contribute to help identify a solution.
• Responsible for the generation and sending of all letters and appropriate information leaflets, for both paper and electronic referrals booked through PAS and the ERS System and for partial booking invites.
• To understand, contribute, implement and apply knowledge of a relevant procedures and knowledge of how to resolve non-routine problems.
• Proactively engage with clinicians/GPs/staff and patients to enable an effective patient flow through the pathway.
• Receive and handle patient telephone enquiries in an empathic, reassuring, timely, appropriate and confident manner.
• To overcome barriers on a daily basis in supporting patients that might not easily understand due to cultural or language differences, physical or mental special needs, or due to age. To use tact and persuasion to negotiate a mutually convenient date for a patients procedure when the may be upset or angry.
• To communicate unpleasant news in a empathetic manner to patients, relative or carers over the telephone and provide reassurance at times of distress or when discussing issues of a sensitive nature.
• Prioritise own workload on a daily basis while recognising when it is appropriate to escalate to manager.
• To understand, contribute, implement and apply knowledge of a relevant procedures and knowledge of how to resolve non-routine problems.
• Assist in the training and induction of new staff and provide continuous support with regards to the co-ordination of their workload.
• Participate in the cover of work colleagues during their absences or at other times when required.
• Required to contribute to service/department meetings giving progress reports on activity for each consultant and reduction of wait times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL or equivalent
• NVQ 2 Customer Care or equivalent experience
• 5 GCSEs grade C or above

Desirable

• NVQ 3 Business and Administration

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Computer literate - experience of using Microsoft packages
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Excellent communication skills to overcome barriers of understanding
• Experience of collating data
• Working in a demanding environment
• Ability to organise self, working to deadlines and ensuring quality standards

Desirable

• Use of patient administrative systems
• Experience of scheduling / coordination activities and/or resources.
• Waiting list management experience
• Knowledge of NHS standards and targets
• Communication with patients in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure & to strict deadlines
• Able to work effectively across departmental boundaries
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal and telephone communication skills with team/clients/relatives, using tact when required
• Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with public/conflict
• Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
• High standard of accuracy
• Flexibility and able to adapt to change
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as a flexible and effective team member

Other

Essential

• To frequently sit and concentrate in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time due to continuous exposure to VDU equipment, inputting information via a keyboard and using a telephone headset. Whilst using multiple computer systems at the same time.
• To multi-task between activities with frequent interruptions and a need to leave one task immediately. Reprioritise your workload to resolve any unexpected issues
• Ability to concentrate when taking patient details over the phone throughout the day
• Requirement to deal with distressed patients on a daily basis
• Working in an office environment, using a VDU continuously throughout the day

Our values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially

information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).

Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and

Reassurance.

Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as

and when required.

Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.

Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.

Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.

To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration

procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and

escalate as required.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a

timely manner.

To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the

patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.

Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and

escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.

Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.

Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation.

Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.

Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster period.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

To deputise in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service

delivery.

To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.

To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self.

Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.

To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.

To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.

To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.

To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within

individual personal performance planning and development review.

To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and

revalidation.

Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing.

Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.

Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels.
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload.
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and Administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care.
• Ability to communicate distressing information.
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates the experience and ability to communicate across different staff groups both verbally and in a written form

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Previous customer care/healthcare experience.
• A recent knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures.

IT Literacy

Essential

• Demonstrates experience working with different IT systems and managing data
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Experience handling multiple data sources (across IT systems and paper based)

Organisational Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates experience and the ability to prioritise their own workload
• Demonstrates experience managing multiple tasks

QualificationsEducation, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Good standard of English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

• Use of ESR (Electronic Staff Record), or other similar database.
• Knowledge of the NHS Employers Employment Check Standards and/or legal requirements for pre-employment Document Checks.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent team working/relationship building skills.
• Excellent keyboard skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Use of Microsoft Outlook.

Desirable

• Experience in a busy office environment with telephone and people contact
• Experience within the NHS.
• Clerical or Data Input experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Passes at GCSE level in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Basic Qualifications in Information Technology or Typing/Word Processing

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heaton House, Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Evidence of recent relevant training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in the community
• Evidence of research based/reflective practice

Desirable

• Long Term Conditions experience
• Wound management experience
• End of Life Care experience

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

St. Oswald's Hospital

Clifton Road

Ashbourne

DE6 1DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)