Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Competency to provide clinical observations and basic diagnostics
• Ability to apply practical skills to maintain patient independence
• Able to use initiative, maintain confidentiality, exercise individual responsibility and judgement.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good Time Management skills
• Able to communicate tactfully and persuasively with colleagues, patients and carers.
• Confidence to work as part of a team and alone in the community
• Able to adapt to changing patient needs.
• Able to remain calm and rational in times of crisis

Desirable

• Able to question and clarify information
• Able to pass on knowledge to other team members

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 in Rehabilitation, Promoting Independence or Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
• NB Equivalent qualifications may be considered if candidates meet all other elements of the person specification.

Desirable

• NVQ3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent
• Additional training in rehabilitation or caring for the older person / adult person

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of integrated care community services.
• Basic understanding of the Rehabilitation Assistants role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of rehabilitation and the promotion of independence.
• Ability to question, clarify, knowledge of own limitations and importance of risk assessment.
• Awareness about confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of aids and equipment used to promote independence
• Knowledge of an MDT approach
• Knowledge of personal development and resources to support this (research articles, internet)

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of a 24/7 service.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to encourage and inspire others.
• Responsible and reliable

Experience

Essential

• Working in a health / social care related post, or worked in a voluntary or informal caring capacity with adults / older adults
• Previous experience of working in a team.

Desirable

• Work experience in a therapy / rehabilitation role.
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Lone working experience
• Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Other requirements

Essential

• Support equality and value diversity Genuine desire to work with older patients.
• Able to travel independently of public transport.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth Community Hospital

Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative/clerical duties to support the ward, Consultant and junior medical staff, nurses and multidisciplinary teams within theSurgical Business Unit. The post holder will be a first point of contact for service users over the telephone and face to face.The post holder will be expected to prioritise their work on a daily basis and to use their initiative and discretion. Dealing directly with patients/carers and relatives and dealing with matters that arise, as far as possible, without instruction. In Support of good quality / patient care, you will provide an efficient and effective service across the whole range of duties, and will work as part of a team to constantly improve the quality of the services we provide. Any other ad-hoc duties falling within the banding of the post.

To ensure that all notes are retrieved and prepared for patients attending the ward.To ensure that all correspondence is filed within patients case notes in a timely manner and that case notes and are maintained and updated.To ensure the timely admission of patients onto Medway, booking of patients appointments,To ensure that Medical Notes are taken to Coding to ensure that all patients episodes are coded.Retrieve case notes and record their movement using the electronic folder tracking modules (Filefast and Medway)To be involving in on-going training and development opportunities and contribute to your own personal development.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• IT skills

Desirable

• Previous ward clerk experience

Essential

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• IT qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 21, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed role requirements and skills required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good general level of education (e.g. GCSE or equivalent), including English and Maths
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• IT literacy with competence in Microsoft Office applications

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working within Estates and Facilities, Soft FM or an NHS organisation
• Experience of working with a PFI environment or with service delivery contracts

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience of cleaning standards and methodologies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide and varied range of people from different specialities and at all levels

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strong organisations skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, manage own workload and have the confidence to make decisions

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE296NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a high quality clinical typing service as delegated by the Senior Medical Secretary, including; clinic instructions/outcomes, minutes from meetings, populate information into report templates, type ward rounds, update routine information in procedural documents etc.

Action tasks arising from typing; including updating systems, outcome codes, recording OCPS, completing required documentation such as VBC PAT form, internal re-referral, ITP & image transfer and escalate to the Senior Medical Secretary for resolution if required.

Virtual Clinic or Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting support where required as delegated by the Senior Medical Secretary(e.g. populating pro forma, attending and following up actions from clinic, live typing).

Provide information to assist performance reporting and resolution of queries or complaints (e.g. DATIX) as required.

To contribute as delegated by the Senior Medical Secretary to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the clinical administration function.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 Certificate in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• RSA 3 in Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Audio Typing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment
• Experience of working in secretarial or office environment
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

• Audio Typing

Skills

Essential

• oEffective written and oral communication skills.
• oAbility to demonstrate good organisational planning skills
• oWillingness to update knowledge and skills as part of continuous personal development plan
• oAbility to work autonomously and also as part of a team, developing good working relationships with colleagues

Desirable

• oKnowledge of Careflow system
• oKnowledge of medical terminology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm).
• Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent training/experience

Desirable

• Hold a leadership or management qualification relevant to the NHS at Diploma or Master's Level.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a leadership and management role.
• Significant post-registration pharmacy practice in a hospital or primary care/community setting.
• Experience of developing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
• Significant experience of managing drug expenditure

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Full UK driving licence (up to 3 points may be considered dependent upon point code) including C1.

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

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Letchworth Ambulance Station

Letchworth Gate

Letchworth Garden City

SG6 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To greet all patients and relatives attending the Emergency Care Centre / Blaydon UTC in a professional manner.

To ensure all patients coming into the A&E / Blaydon UTC departments are registered efficiently and accurately on to the Trusts electronic computer systems.

To provide front line reception / ward clerk duties, answering telephone enquiries from GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other organisations

Answering face to face enquiries from patients and clinical staff within the department

Work as a team and autonomously delivering a comprehensive administration / clerical service to all areas within the Emergency Care Centre.

To manage appointment systems, patients registration systems and all other service software. In addition, booking, rescheduling and cancelling patient clinic appointments

Maintaining patient computer and paper records

To offer flexibility around the working patterns to ensure adequate staffing levels during all service hours. As an Emergency Department post holders will be expected to work on a 24hr rota including weekends and Bank Holidays including Christmas and New Year.

Liaising with internal and external agencies

Ensuring Discharge Summaries are raised and sent out in a timely manner.

Maintain the high standards of the Emergency Care Centre and all departments associated within it.

Provide excellent customer services to all our patients and visitors to the service.

Assist in the training and development of new staff.

This role will require cross site working between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Blaydon UTC

Person Specification

Qualification and experience

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
• Previous Admin/Clerical Experience
• Good understanding of Information Governance & Confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous NHS clerical/admin experience
• Previous knowledge of using Careflow and NHS IT systems
• NVQ Level 2 in Business & Admin

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Being able to prioritise workload and have exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent conflict de-escalation and diffusing skills
• Good communication/Interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Care Centre

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess, diagnosis and manage adults with a range of acquired speech, language and communication difficulties across a range of out-patient settings in Gateshead e.g. care homes, clinics, patients homes and potentially hospital wards as required, including those who have complex and/or severe difficulties.
• To input into the specialist service for patients as part of the MDT.

• To supervise the work of SLT assistants/Technical Instructors /nursing and care staff and students.

• To participate in research in specialist area as required.

• To work in close collaboration with other professionals and as part of the MDT to provide an integrated approach to each clients specific difficulties.

• To provide excellence in clinical care and working to achieve the highest level of patient safety.

• To continuously develop the service and constantly strive to improve.

• To act as a source of specialist clinical information/advice for the Trust.

• To provide appropriate clinical supervision and in-service training for speech and language colleagues, assistants and students.

• To contribute towards service evaluation and demonstration of efficacy and efficiency.

See attached for full JD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• RCSLT membership

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with an adult caseload
• Experience working with an MDT
• Experience carrying out communication assessment and intervention

Desirable

• Experience delivering therapy in a community 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.

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Communicates information to staff, patients, relatives and carers.
• Communicates information in an empathetic and reassuring way where there may be barriers to communication/understanding i.e. speech/language/hearing difficulties.
• Communicates with patients, clients, relatives and staff whose first language may not be English. Is able to communicate effectively using written and oral skills.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues.Provide and receive routine information requiring tact or persuasive skills; barriers to understanding.
• To assist the nursing staff in providing nursing, clerical support hotel type services within the ward area.
• To assist nursing staff in providing support for carers.

For more information please see the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or expected to work towards NVQ Level 2 in healthcare
• GCSE in English / Maths or Fundamental Skills Level 2 or higher
• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• Experience in hospital or direct care environment

shortlisting

Essential

• GCSE in English / Maths or fundamental skills level 2 or higher

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Peter Smith Surgery Centre

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To abide by trust policies and procedures

Build and maintain safe and effective therapeutic relationships

Support individuals to contribute to collaborative care/support/recovery plans

Support the named nurse to develop collaborative individual, patient centred care plans and implement them creatively using initiative.

Communicate effectively with a wide range of people using a range of preferred methods

Contribute to monitoring, observing and engaging with individuals, communicating outcomes and conclusions with the rest of the team

Gain an understanding of a persons experiences in relation to their mental health, learning disability and/or dementia.

Understand a persons coping strategies and strengths and support people to use these at times of distress or difficulty

Contribute to reflective practice and encourage compassion and understanding

Be able to recognise increasing risk and alert significant others and the team to respond as needed

Undertake a range of practical tasks and duties in support of the Team and individual needs.

Follow principles of diffusion and de-escalation and where physical interventions or restraint are required, to approach in line with approved techniques considering the safety and dignity of the individual throughout.

To feel confident to be able to report untoward incidents and areas of concern as soon as they arise

To document any relevant information in an electronic record following relevant policy and legislation

Contribute to individual reviews and team meetings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English qualification GCSE or equivalent
• Maths qualification GCSE or equivalent
• Vocational qualification in health and social care (e.g. care certificate; level 2/3 diploma)

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience relevant for the role
• Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting with mental illness, learning disability and/or dementia
• Effective communication and listening skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth hospital

Queen Elizabeth avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Checking patients in for appointments. Answering the telephone and dealing with the answerphone. Making follow up appointments. Assisting patients using the self check-in kiosks. Keeping the InTouch system updated daily. Liaising with Consultants, Clinicians, GP services, administration services within the hospital. Dealing with ward requests and post operative appointments. General administration housekeeping.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GCSE at grade C or above in Mathematics Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy (or equivalent) (2) GCSE at grade C or above in English Language, or Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy (or equivalent) (2) NVQ at level 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care (or equivalent) (2) Experience of clerical work involving computerised systems (2) Demonstrable experience of working in a customer focused environment (2)

Desirable

• IT qualification (ITQ at level 2 or equivalent) (2) Experience of working within a healthcare environment (2) Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team (2)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust

Hardwick Road

Stockton On Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under the supervision of registered therapists to support and rehabilitate patients to enable their safe return home following a period are Rehabilitation in a Care Home Setting or to ensure they are placed in safe environment if deemed necessary for continued long term care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards/ or existing relevant experience
• Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in healthrelated subject or equivalent level of qualification
• Certificate in Health Care Studies, Foundation Degree or relevant qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate sound basic knowledge and understanding of a broad range of medical conditions/pathologies, particularly those affecting older people

Desirable

• Experience of prescribing and fitting less complex equipment /adaptations required to meet peoples needs under the supervision of a therapist
• Clinical Experience of working in therapies
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Desirable

• Able to work autonomously with arms length supervision
• Ability to follow a plan and escalate for support appropriately as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Billingham Health Centre

58 Queens Way

Stockton-on-Tees

TS23 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

You will be required to:

• Engage with mobile working
• Engage with SystmOne Optimisation
• Engage with referral to discharge standard processes
• To be aware of the demand and capacity model which will reflect workload needs at any given time

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

The post holder will:

1. Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a graded treatment plan.
2. Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills.
3. To provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, to identify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs.
4. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment to maximise their functional ability.
5. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.
6. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
7. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation and treatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatment process.
8. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
9. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their treatment plan.
10. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately
11. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
12. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets ands needs.
13. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
14. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team.
15. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.
16. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team.
17. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.
18. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
19. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Professional

The post holder will:

1. Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.
2. Contribute to the staff rota on a monthly basis.
3. Contribute to the supervision of workload within the integrated team.
4. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings where appropriate.
5. Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
6. Attend in-house training as required to develop current job role.
7. Maintain own continue professional development
8. Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required.
9. Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
10. Remain accountable for own professional actions as determined by the professional bodies.
11. May be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and/or less experienced staff.
12. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration courses.
13. Mentor existing staff and provide training in specialist area as appropriate.
14. Provide advice/training to less experienced staff and supervise and support band 3, 4 and 5 staff, and students where appropriate, and contribute to the induction process for new staff/students.
15. Demonstrate leadership skills within own competence.
16. Demonstrate basic IT/standard keyboard skills
17. Contribute to the induction process for new staff/students.
18. Be accountable for work delegated to others

Organisational

The post holder will:

1. Undertake mandatory training as required.
2. Participate in a Personal Development Review process.
3. Undertake Personal Development Plans for more junior staff members.
4. Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
5. Follow Trust policies, and local procedures, and use discretion in interpreting them according to the setting and circumstances.
6. Comment on draft policies.
7. Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.
8. Contribute to clinical audit as required.
9. Complete the staff survey as required.
10. Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent experience
• Current HCPC registration
• Clinical educators course

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working at band 5 level
• Good observational and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with complex presentations

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated

Communication

Essential

• Tact and diplomacy
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to manage stressful situations
• A team player

Personal Attibutes / Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• Professional Appearance
• Be able to: Kneel, bend & stoop and work in cramped environments.
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Be reliable
• Must have full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Wymondham Health Centre

18 Bridewell Street

Wymondham

NR18 0AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Behaviours & Values

Essential

• A transformation leadership style
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
• Management of transformation and change
• Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
• A continuing quest for personal and professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

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

NHS England

Address

Stella House

Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assigned to specific Consultant Surgeons but there is an expectation that staff will provide support and cover during periods of leave for colleagues, including other departments.

2. Add patients to the outpatient waiting list from referral, ensuring all information is entered on to the Lorenzo system and where necessary request images. Recognising any Red Flag symptoms and escalating these to consultants.

3. Once trained, individuals to maintain a high knowledge of Lorenzo, E-referral service, Image Exchange System, Electronic Patient Record, Spinal Portal, Bookwise, Internal Patient Waiting Lists, Synapse

4. Communicate with patients to agree a date of appointment according to the relevant waiting times as designated by the appointment type and other factors, providing general advice around their appointment and the location of the Trust and sending out relevant paperwork. Ensuring the relevant appointment is made in due time to ensure any further treatment that may be necessary has enough time to be received.

5. To highlight any referrals that require urgent attention and deal with them promptly; this may involve discussions with the medical/divisional teams directly to arrange where the patient needs to be booked

6. To monitor daily the Patient Tracking Lists (PTL) for the designated specialties by tracking, booking and closing patients episodes and pathways where appropriate, ensuring that all new patients are booked according to current waiting times targets and the PTL is complete by the monthly/weekly deadline

7. To be responsible for authorised over booking where appropriate, ensuing priority of patients is considered through reviewing several databases and consideration a range of options, such as diagnostics, new and old patients and patients in trouble, seeking assistance from the Outpatient Team Leader or Administrative Service Manager when needed.

8. Support patients in trouble by escalating concerns to Consultant colleagues and the safeguarding team as necessary.

9. Ensure all relevant documentation is scanned onto EPR and filed as appropriate.

10. Liaise with Team Leader regularly to receive updates on waiting times and discuss and make recommendations to improve waiting list management.

11. Provide a daily report on the status of the outpatient waiting list for consultants to whom you are assigned.

12. Ensure that patients receive all the relevant documentation pertaining to their appointment.

13. Plan and liaise with consultants regarding appointments to enable prioritisation of work.

14. Whilst arranging appointment dates use knowledge of clinic capacity.

15. To constantly work adhering to the Access Policy, keeping abreast of changes as communicated by Senior Staff.

16. Ensuring Choose and Book appointments are booked in correctly, where not, ensuring the appointment is rescheduled appropriately and the patient is informed.

17. Re-arrange or cancel full clinics as directed by the operational team (with and without consultant consultation) where appropriate ensuring full utilisation of remaining clinics.

18. Re-arrange or cancel clinic appointments as requested by the patient (with and without consultant consultation) where appropriate ensuring full utilisation of remaining clinics.

19. Provide detailed information for clinicians regarding their waiting lists.

20. Provide a high level of customer care exchanging information with patients and staff regarding outpatient processes and procedures, such as discussions around individual needs, such as adjustments for patient appointments.

21. Liaise with the Head of Patient Access and Administrative Services Managers to ensure all clinics are utilised and planned efficiently. Notify Consultants on any factors they made need to know resulting in their clinic being affected.

22. To deal with queries from patients, Secretaries, medical and nursing staff in a diplomatic and sympathetic manner, both on the phone and face to face.

23. Ensure all clinic appointments are outcomed correctly from either the clinical outcome form or once the clinic dictation is typed.

24. Communicate with the discharge team to ensure follow-up appointments are booked at a requested point of time, balancing needs and requirements such clinic capacity and Consultant availability.

25. Escalate appropriate issues to Consultants, operational Management, Team Leader &/or Administrative Service Manager.

26. Regularly deal with queries from anxious patients or relatives (gaining appropriate confirmation of patients permission do so) when giving difficult messages such as delays to appointments which can often be met with high emotion, then requiring staff to utilise empathy and direct as appropriate.

27. Deal with Outpatient teams inboxes daily along with personal email, responding in a prompt and correct manner.

28. Participate in providing training within the Department, making sure individual training matrix is up to date.

29. Maintain Lorenzo details and update patient details.

30. Liaise with the Outpatient resource team re: changes, bookings, cancellations. This is to ensure that resources can be appropriately reallocated as necessary.

31. Liaise with other Hospitals to ensure notes and x-rays are forwarded for patients attending clinic.

32. Participate in maintaining physical waiting list filing and general healthcare record filing system.

33. Provide support to the Head of Patient Access, Administrative Services manager and Team Leader.

34. To participate in general administration duties such as the answer phone, cancellation email, post, date stamping, photocopying, scanning and any other technology that may be introduced to support the Trusts systems and processes

35. To contribute to the ongoing service improvement plans and policies for Outpatients, being open to changes to current practices and offering input into meetings/workshops as required.

36. Participate in mandatory training and induction programmes as well as staff appraisal and objective setting

37. Expected to concentrate for long periods of time (up to 2 hours), undertaking outcomes and analysis of Patient Target List.

38. Individuals can expect frequent interruptions from patients calling the department and also colleagues requiring urgent support.

39. There will be occasional exposure to verbal aggression whilst communicating unwelcomed news which can be challenging such as delays to appointments.

40. Ensure all communications and data storage is filed and stored in line with Trust policies and procedures and GDPR.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• GCSE Maths and English

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• High level of verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of outpatient booking systems
• Knowledge of NHS RTT Targets

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

• Team player / able to work flexibly
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work

Desirable

• Able to use a variety of hospital computer systems

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed proposed job description for more information about the Department and the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
• Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
• Accreditation for neurology
• UK and relevant level NHS experience

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Neurology and general internal medicine
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
• Interest in multi-disciplinary work

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

• Audit/Research
• Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
• Supervision of post graduate trainees
• Personal time management skills
• Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists
• Understanding of appropriate clinical governance
• Ability to contribute to change management

Desirable

• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
• Service Development experience

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Understanding of GCP principles

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and supervising junior doctors, lay colleagues
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to contribute to change management
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
• Ability to critically review research

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Language

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
• Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
• Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Screening Questions

Essential

• Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you hold a Social Work England professional membership?

Screening Questions

Essential

• Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

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

Devon County Council

Address

Bideford Community Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX39 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Basic Education

Desirable

• Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
• Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
• Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Hospital

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Basic Education

Desirable

• Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
• Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
• Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the CTA will be an integral role that will supports the NIHR CRDC Dorset (PC) in delivering gold standard clinical trials across all sites. Following research frameworks such as ICH-GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research (2017) you will be a support to the nurses delivering these trials. Activities for this role include but are not limited to:

Taking observations

- Phlebotomy

- ECG

- Lab work

- Maintain ISFs

- Maintain logs

Person Specification

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good attendance at work.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Effective time management.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently & as part of the team.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, co-ordinate own self & work
• Takes accountability for ones actions.
• Shares information & good practice appropriately.
• Treats others with courtesy & respect at all times.
• Ability to priories tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to use own judgement and commonsense.
• Willingness to travel across sites.

Desirable

• Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH GCP & EU directives).
• Awareness of ICH-GCP.

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of further education

Desirable

• GCP Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience within Secondary Care OR Primary Care.
• The ability to work autonomously.
• Basic PC knowledge
• To be willing to complete activities such as venepuncture, ECG & observations such as BP & pulse

Desirable

• Experience of using IT programmes.
• Systm One knowledge
• Experience in completing venepuncture, ECGs, observations

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

The Adam Practice

Address

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Hamworthy

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.adampractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Level 3 standard (A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Full UK manual driving license held for at least one year with no current endorsements including holding a C1 qualification

Desirable

• Clinical qualification to the level of ECA or above.

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Administrative experience in support of Senior Manager or Project Manager.

Skills, knowledge, ability

Desirable

• Experience working in EPRR, emergency services, NHS operations or fleet management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Bristol Operations Centre

400 North Way, Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. This is a full time additional newly created substantial consultant post. The successful candidate will participate in the trauma on-call rota and will be supported and encouraged to develop the arthroplasty service in our trust. The allocated PAs will be 10.0 with additional PAs being available based on service need.

The post includes a 1:3 weekday on call / trauma rota and a 1:9 weekend on call rota (this may be subject to change on appointment). It is expected that there will be at least one elective and one fracture clinic a week. There will at least two sessions allocated for elective surgery the delivery of which may be flexible depending on the theatre scheduling. Adequate time will be allocated for CPD activity.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR (or) European Community Rights

Examination / Qualification

Essential

• The FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination qualification or qualification of an equivalent level

Desirable

• Proven track record of research and publications

Experience

Essential

• Experience in independent primary knee and hip surgery
• Appropriate specialised training within T&O
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical 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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• New patient health checks BMI, Urinalysis
• ECG recording
• INR monitoring
• To undertake Doppler testing
• Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
• Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases
• Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy
• Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy, following training
• Weight Management
• Chaperoning duties
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurse
• Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training
• Administer B12 injections according to PSD
• To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results
• Support the Emergency Care Practitioner and Primary Care Practitioner in the Minor Injuries Unit, assisting in the assessment and management of patients presenting with minor injuries in accordance with training and practice protocols
• Assist with the management of minor injuries including wound care, dressings, basic observations and preparation of patients for clinical assessment where appropriate and within scope of practice
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coils and implants
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
• Assist with recall systems
• Lifestyle advice, (diet, weight, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol) making necessary referrals within PHCT and local support services
• Maintain health promotion information in waiting room designated for patient education
• Any other duties as instructed by management

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as an HCA or equivalent
• Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work
• Excellent communication, negotiation and change management skills
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of Infection and Prevention Control Management

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Primary Care setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of problem-solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working

Desirable

• Previous experience using EMIS web
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a changing environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent) - at pass level

Desirable

• HCA Training

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

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Address

Burnham Medical Centre

Love Lane

BURNHAM-ON-SEA

Somerset

TA8 1EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

Essential

• Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
• Specialist post graduate experience
• Understanding of a broad range of Elderly Care conditions
• Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
• Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge in related area
• Research or audit experience
• Training and Presentation skills

Other

Essential

• Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, long term conditions and frailty.

• Prescribe safely and appropriately within scope of competence.

• Support Enhanced Health in Care Homes, including medicines reviews and participation in ward rounds.

• Reconcile medicines after hospital discharge and support safe transfer of care.

• Provide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and patients.

• Implement national and local medicines guidance, formulary recommendations and safety alerts (e.g. MHRA).

• Contribute to long term condition management, including optimisation of prescribing for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and respiratory disease.

Medicines optimisation and governance:

• Lead on prescribing safety and quality improvement initiatives across the PCN.

• Contribute to achievement of prescribing elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services.

• Undertake audits and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Support the development of prescribing policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Promote cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the network.

Multi-disciplinary working:

• Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including those focused on complex patients and care home residents.

• Support case management discussions by providing medicines expertise.

• Work closely with pharmacy technicians and support their development where appropriate.

• Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior pharmacists, students and other staff.

Professional development and supervision:

• Maintain up to date continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements.

• Participate in peer support, supervision and regular appraisal with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.

• Engage in learning opportunities within the PCN and wider system.

General responsibilities:

• Work across practices in Burnham on Sea, Berrow, Highbridge, Cheddar and Brent, with travel between sites as required.

• Uphold all PCN and practice policies including confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding, equality and diversity, infection prevention and control and health and safety.

• Contribute to audits, service evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

• Represent the PCN professionally in interactions with patients, staff and partner organisations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical medication review and managing patients with long term conditions.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
• Experience in primary care or community settings.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
• Independent Prescriber qualification.

Desirable

• At least 12 months of post-prescribing experience.Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or related field.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety.
• Ability to interpret and apply national and local guidance to clinical practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Competence in IT systems, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in practice.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Ability to travel routinely across Burnham on Sea, Berrow, Highbridge, Brent, Cheddar and Axbridge
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

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

North Sedgemoor PCN

Address

Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice

The Surgery, Houlgate Way,

Axbridge,

Somerset

BS26 2BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver effective cardiac arrest prevention training programs across the organisation.

Assist the Lead Nurse with duties that will enable the effective running of the cardiac arrest prevention service.

Contribute to the development of projects and strategy by leading on an identified aspect of cardiac arrest prevention or resuscitation practice.

Identify and proactively manage cardiac arrest prevention related risk

Provide resuscitation and deteriorating patient training

Support the sisters/charge nurses in the delivery of the service

Assist with the delivery of projects, under the direction of a sister/charge nurse, as required

Assist with audit, under the direction of a sister/charge nurse, as required

Provide advice in relation to basic resuscitation or deteriorating patient enquires from clinical staff and

refer complex enquiries to a sister/charge nurse

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel frequently between hospital sites

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate with senior clinical staff with confidence Ability to convey information in an easy to understand manner

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree in health and Social care ( or willing to work towards) Willing to undertake an ILS Willing to undertake an ILS instructor 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.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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