Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this vacancy, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• 2 GCSEs/O levels English and Maths
• Advanced keyboard skills e.g. RSA/OCR, ICDL, OR demonstrable experience within A&C field at standard level
• To have some knowledge of office procedures, clerical/reception work.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the operation and use of Microsoft Office products
• Effective organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust IT systems e.g. SystmOne as appropriate to work area

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate good listening and problem-solving skills
• Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal communication skills, electronic, written and oral
• Good planning and organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust wide

Willerby Hill

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

To contribute to improve health outcomes in long term conditions as a member of the multidisciplinary primary care team.

To provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters including cost effective prescribing and clinical guidelines for disease treatment.

Contribute to improved health outcomes in long term conditions.

Aim to review multiple long term conditions and support patients to manage their conditions.

Carry out face to face clinical medication reviews for patients on multiple medications for long term conditions.

Review if prescribing is appropriate in line with current guidance, cost effective and safe.

Identify unmet need and stop unnecessary or ineffective medicines, implementing own prescribing changes as an independent prescriber.

Provide advice on suitable alternative medications in the event of a medicine being unavailable.

Review all safety alerts (e.g. MHRA) and ensure any action required is undertaken.

Work with the practice team to help reduce medicines related emergency admissions by running regular searches to identify patients at risk of harm from their medicines. Review these patients to reduce the risk of harm.

Improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and both the patient and other care providers.

Management of medicines related information at hospital admission.

To review communication processes between practices/ hospitals/care homes/ community pharmacies at hospital admission to evaluate how this can be improved.

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital/ intermediate care; identify and rectify unexplained changes, manage these changes without referral to the GP; perform a clinical mediation review; produce a post-discharge medicines care plan including dose titration and booking of follow-up test, and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids).

Reconcile medication from clinic appointment correspondence, identifying any unexplained changes and rectifying these by communication with the secondary care provider. Ensure patients are fully aware of any changes and that a plan for monitoring/dose titration is in place.

Ensure care home residents have an annual medication review by a clinical pharmacist. Any changes agreed with the patient and/or their representative should be communicated to the care home staff and the community pharmacy.

To ensure the practice repeat prescribing system is safe, efficient and helps minimise waste.

To reauthorise medication for future repeat prescribing within scope of competence as an independent prescribe.

To identify patients suitable for repeat dispensing. Ensure this is implemented effectively by close working with patients, prescribers and community pharmacies.

Review the prescribing of medication for vulnerable patients to ensure it is appropriate e.g. weekly prescriptions for at risk-patients, monitored dosage systems or alternative solutions to improve patient compliance.

Review daily pathology results for patients under their care.

Contribute to achievement of QOF targets to improve health outcomes.

Build good working relationships with local Medicines Management Team members.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working within the NHS
• - Knowledge of the local and national health policy and wider health economy
• - Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
• - Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences, e.g. patients, carers, etc.
• - Able to gain acceptance for recommendations and influence, motivate, persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations agreed / course of action where there may be significant barriers
• - Understanding of how to develop and deliver a person centred approach and an ability to assess, plan and review an individuals needs
• - Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and valuing patients perspectives and choices

Desirable

• - Appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice
• - Leadership in quality initiatives including clinical benchmarking
• - IT skills to support clinical work, research and audit

Attributes and Behaviour

Essential

• - A complete finisher.
• - Resilience and drive
• - Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
• - Flexibility
• - Self-starter
• - Calm and resolute under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPham) or equivalent Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Independent prescriber Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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

Aintree Park Group Practice

Address

46 Moss Lane

Orrell Park

Liverpool

L9 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception Tasks include:

• Processing requests for appointments, visits and consultations clearly, politely and efficiently.
• Signposting patients to appropriate healthcare professionals and services.
• Assisting patients who lack digital access to complete e-triage.
• Dealing with all telephone queries from patients and acting as liaison with doctors and other staff as necessary.
• Allocating appointments sensibly, using initiative where appropriate.
• Processing repeat prescriptions.
• Updating the patient record system
• Ensuring the reception area and waiting areas are tidy and clean during surgery hours.

General Administration includes:

• The scanning, coding and filing of all correspondence into patient records.
• Collation of information and reports for GPs
• Dealing with email requests from agencies, other healthcare providers and patients
• The administration of e-triage questionnaires
• Tasks from GPs and senior management
• Registrations and transfers of patients
• General photocopying, stock ordering, petty cash purchases, filing
• Ensuring consultation rooms are equipped adequately for surgery, e.g. with stationery and printer cartridges

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a front-facing patient/customer service role

Desirable

• Healthcare sector experience
• Previous Primary Care Administration Experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, face-to-face, over the telephone and in writing
• Good IT skills, adept in use of Microsoft Office suite of programmes
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Attention to detail thorough and able to maintain an high standard of accuracy and quality

Desirable

• Experience of the EMIS Web Clinical System
• Audio-typing

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (O-Level or GCSE in English Language)
• IT Literate

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

Alyn Family Doctors

Address

Alyn Family Doctors

Wrexham

School Road

Llay

Wrexham

LL12 0TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Specialist knowledge or Qualification
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant rotational midwifery experience
• Experience in specialist area of expertise
• Knowledge and experience of leading change
• Knowledge of quality improvement
• Knowledge and experience of leading a team
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to lead

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park/Central Middlesex/Ealing hospitals

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead daily morning ward round, handover and junior supervision
• Lead evening ward rounds and hand over with night staff when on call
• Coordination of the trauma lists
• Hand trauma / Plastic Surgery trauma operating lists
• Assisting Consultants with operating theatre lists on request
• On-call (Registrar on-call rota)
• Attending out-patient clinics on request
• Responsibility for the pre and post-operative care of all patients admitted as emergencies and under the team.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS/MRCS/IMRCS or equivalent medical qualification
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of competences in this specialty

Desirable

• Higher qualifications in Plastic Surgery

Experience, Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Substantial Plastic Surgery Experience
• Recognised skill/ability to lead, decide and operate independently
• Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
• Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date

Desirable

• Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye coordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
• Attendance at relevant courses, e.g., ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills, CCrlSP or equivalent

Academic

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
• Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research
• Evidence of active participation in audit

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of participation in risk management and/ or clinical/laboratory research

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out duties in keeping with NMC Code of Conduct and ensure other members of nursing staff practice within said code.

Sets and monitors standards of quality nursing care over a 24-hour period by co-coordinating the care given by nurses, medical staff and social workers, alongside any other professionals directly involved in patient care on the department.

Supervises the delivery of quality nursing care. Praises and corrects team members as appropriate and is involved in personal development of the workforce using KSF/performance review.

Ensure that resources are appropriately are utilised to maximum effectiveness against workload and activity of the Accident & Emergency Department.

Actively contributes to the attainment of national targets in relation to paediatric emergency care; which include the four-hour standard and ambulance handover standard.

Utilise all the available resources to ensure patient flow through the Emergency Department. Where flow is compromised any barriers to be escalated through the line management structure or command and control structure as deemed appropriate.

To actively respond to changes in the Trust Opel level. To carry out the actions in the clinical escalation plan and support the nursing and medical team in carrying out aforementioned plans.

Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the staff, patients and visitors under his/her control, as far as is reasonably practicable and in compliance with statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling of Loads. This responsibility to include provision of systems of work; place of work and work equipment that are safe and without risk to health.

Reports on levels of nursing care quality to nurse management.

Ensures that sufficient information is available for relatives and patients, both written and verbal and provides access to further information as required.

Promote and maintain a culture of patient & staff incident reporting in accordance with trust guidelines.

Work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision of care to ED patients.

Identify and safeguarding concerns and act on them.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Paediatric Nurse
• Diploma or degree
• PILS
• Safeguarding Level 3

Desirable

• NLS
• EPALS
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Plaster Training
• Venepuncture & Cannulation Training
• Assessor Training

Special Requirements

Essential

• Considerable evidence of experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse within a Paediatric Emergency Department, demonstrating appropriate knowledge, skills and competence in the assessment and management of acutely unwell and injured children and young people.
• Ability to work Long Days, Nights and weekends.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Effective Communication skills.
• Team player / Collaborative working.
• Prioritise workload / organisational skills.
• Adjust pace according to workload.
• Work under pressure.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Willingness to expand role. Computer literate.

Desirable

• Knowledge of ED KPIs

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department.
• Evidenced experience as a Band 5 Staff Nurse with Paediatric Emergency Department Experience.

Desirable

• Mental Health Training

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Paediatric Nurse
• Valid UK NMC PIN

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

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

Conduct full patient assessments in community and hospital settings (history, physical exams, spirometry, blood gases), analyse diagnostic tests (pathology, imaging) and determine suitable care settings (clinic, home, virtual, emergency admission).

• Care Planning & Delivery

Develop and implement personalised complex care plans (medication review, oxygen therapy, inhaler training), manage exacerbations in the community (COPD, pneumonia), and support early discharge schemes.

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Self-management Support

Refer to pulmonary rehabilitation programmes; provide education on disease self-management, inhaler technique, smoking cessation, and prevention strategies.

Refer to allied community services such as ICT, ICRAS, Citizens Advice on Prescription for ongoing non- medical interventions.

• Virtual Ward & Telehealth Care

Participate in virtual ward models or ARI early discharge services, conducting remote patient monitoring, telephone triage, and virtual clinics. [

• Education, Training & MDT Collaboration

Provide specialist advice to colleagues, train nursing and therapy staff, contribute to local guidelines, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance

Maintain comprehensive patient records, participate in national audits (e.g. COPD, asthma), monitor KPIs, and engage in service evaluation and research.

• End-of-Life Care & Advanced Care Planning

Collaborate with palliative care teams to deliver advance care planning and symptom management in advanced respiratory disease.

• Clinical Expertise

In-depth understanding of respiratory pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic interpretation (e.g. spirometry, arterial blood gases, chest imaging).

• Decision-Making & Autonomy

Ability to independently assess, triage, and manage complex cases in non-acute settings.

• Communication & Education

Strong communication with patients, carers, and MDT; proficient in conveying medical information clearly and supporting behavioural change.

• Interprofessional Collaboration

Works effectively within MDTs and fosters relationships across community, acute, and primary care sectors.

• Organisational Skills

Capable of managing a caseload across multiple delivery modeshome visits, clinics, virtual wardswhile maintaining documentation and governance standards.

• Adaptability and Mobility

Willingness to travel across community sites, sometimes working as a lone practitioner within specified policies.

• Compassion & Patient-Centred Care

Values holistic approaches, supports long-term self-care, and demonstrates empathyespecially in chronic and palliative contexts.

• Leadership

Offer peer support to other team members, be able to coordinate the caseload and staffing and be able to adapt as required.

• Prescribing & Medicines Management (preferable)

Independently prescribe medications within scope of practice, including:

Bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antibiotics for exacerbations.

Inhalers and nebulised medications

Make evidence-based prescribing decisions considering:

NICE guidelines and local formulary.

Patient comorbidities, polypharmacy, and risk factors.

Conduct medication reviews, deprescribing where appropriate, and ensure safe monitoring of high-risk drugs.

Provide patient education on medication adherence and inhaler technique.

An Annex 21 position would be considered for applications who dont meet all essential criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Registration with relevant professional body
• Post registration qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD/short courses
• Evidence of Masters level study
• Clinical examination and/or diagnostics at level 6 minimum

Desirable

• Appropriate prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management and clinical leadership
• Experience of successful multi-agency working
• Demonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent

Desirable

• First line management experience
• Experience with working in community
• experience independently working in a clinic
• previous autonomous practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Risk assessment skills
• Self management and motivation skills
• IT literate

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of current national and local agenda in health and social care
• Understanding of the principles of respiratory care management
• Understanding of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with the organisational public health policy
• Evidence of being able to communicate complex information and advice on healthcare to patients/clients, carers and colleagues
• Understanding of improving outcomes with partnership working

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Respiratory Team

Aintree House, Aintree University Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

Conduct full patient assessments in community and hospital settings (history, physical exams, spirometry, blood gases), analyse diagnostic tests (pathology, imaging) and determine suitable care settings (clinic, home, virtual, emergency admission).

• Care Planning & Delivery

Develop and implement personalised complex care plans (medication review, oxygen therapy, inhaler training), manage exacerbations in the community (COPD, pneumonia), and support early discharge schemes.

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Self-management Support

Refer to pulmonary rehabilitation programmes; provide education on disease self-management, inhaler technique, smoking cessation, and prevention strategies.

Refer to allied community services such as ICT, ICRAS, Citizens Advice on Prescription for ongoing non- medical interventions.

• Virtual Ward & Telehealth Care

Participate in virtual ward models or ARI early discharge services, conducting remote patient monitoring, telephone triage, and virtual clinics. [

• Education, Training & MDT Collaboration

Provide specialist advice to colleagues, train nursing and therapy staff, contribute to local guidelines, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance

Maintain comprehensive patient records, participate in national audits (e.g. COPD, asthma), monitor KPIs, and engage in service evaluation and research.

• End-of-Life Care & Advanced Care Planning

Collaborate with palliative care teams to deliver advance care planning and symptom management in advanced respiratory disease.

• Clinical Expertise

In-depth understanding of respiratory pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic interpretation (e.g. spirometry, arterial blood gases, chest imaging).

• Decision-Making & Autonomy

Ability to independently assess, triage, and manage complex cases in non-acute settings.

• Communication & Education

Strong communication with patients, carers, and MDT; proficient in conveying medical information clearly and supporting behavioural change.

• Interprofessional Collaboration

Works effectively within MDTs and fosters relationships across community, acute, and primary care sectors.

• Organisational Skills

Capable of managing a caseload across multiple delivery modeshome visits, clinics, virtual wardswhile maintaining documentation and governance standards.

• Adaptability and Mobility

Willingness to travel across community sites, sometimes working as a lone practitioner within specified policies.

• Compassion & Patient-Centred Care

Values holistic approaches, supports long-term self-care, and demonstrates empathyespecially in chronic and palliative contexts.

• Leadership

Offer peer support to other team members, be able to coordinate the caseload and staffing and be able to adapt as required.

• Prescribing & Medicines Management (preferable)

Independently prescribe medications within scope of practice, including:

Bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antibiotics for exacerbations.

Inhalers and nebulised medications

Make evidence-based prescribing decisions considering:

NICE guidelines and local formulary.

Patient comorbidities, polypharmacy, and risk factors.

Conduct medication reviews, deprescribing where appropriate, and ensure safe monitoring of high-risk drugs.

Provide patient education on medication adherence and inhaler technique.

An Annex 21 position would be considered for applications who dont meet all essential criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Registration with relevant professional body
• Post registration qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD/short courses
• Evidence of Masters level study
• Clinical examination and/or diagnostics at level 6 minimum

Desirable

• Appropriate prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management and clinical leadership
• Experience of successful multi-agency working
• Demonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent

Desirable

• First line management experience
• Experience with working in community
• experience independently working in a clinic
• previous autonomous practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Risk assessment skills
• Self management and motivation skills
• IT literate

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of current national and local agenda in health and social care
• Understanding of the principles of respiratory care management
• Understanding of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with the organisational public health policy
• Evidence of being able to communicate complex information and advice on healthcare to patients/clients, carers and colleagues
• Understanding of improving outcomes with partnership working

Desirable

• Leadership 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.

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Respiratory Team

Aintree House, Aintree University Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will:

• Work autonomously at advanced practice level within the Acute Oncology Service.
• Provide expert Acute Oncology assessment, advice and advanced clinical support to teams caring for patients with known or suspected cancer.
• Support Emergency Department and acute medical teams with complex clinical decision-making, investigation and management planning.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment and formulate differential diagnoses to inform recommendations and onward management.
• Request and interpret appropriate diagnostic investigations and prescribe independently within their scope of practice.
• Recognise oncological emergencies and provide expert input to support timely investigation, treatment and escalation.
• Strengthen collaborative working between Acute Oncology, acute medicine, emergency care, oncology and cancer site-specific teams.
• Support timely navigation, referral and escalation to the most appropriate cancer or specialist pathway.
• Support opportunities for admission avoidance, timely discharge and appropriate specialist follow-up.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of outpatient assessment, review and follow-up pathways and other innovative models of Acute Oncology care.
• Provide advanced clinical expertise, education and professional support to healthcare professionals caring for patients with acute oncology needs.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit, education, research and service development in line with the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical Professional Qualification. Degree level with appropriate registration
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) or started the MSc ACP pathway/programme and committed to completing within an agreed time frame: Note: Post holder will be in a training post (Annex 21) until evidence of completion of MSc ACP is provided.
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Relevant post registration qualification/equivalent
• Prescriber
• Evidence of participation in audit and research

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable relevant experience within the speciality
• Evidence of effective management
• Evidence of effective leadership skills
• Evidence of staff development and can demonstrate knowledge regarding provision and development of education programmes
• Evidence of change management
• Evidence of application of current clinical service issues and developments

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and application of healthcare governance
• Has an up-to-date Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Others

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues
• Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to motivate the team
• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Act as role model for 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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical.1. To maintain personal accountability for professional and ethical actions andensure compliance with the standards of professional conduct issued by therelevant regulatory body.2. To maintain and develop a specialist service for patients within the caseload,ensuring that the treatment and follow up of this group of patients is deliveredin a timely manner.3. To provide and maintain a diagnostic service for the Trust. Ensure clinicianled clinics provide for both diagnoses and reporting of subsequent results foridentified patients.August 20234. To provide teaching as an in-house measure to all medical and clinical staff,not only within the Care Group but also from other services.5. To provide a clinician-led clinic service to patients.6. To plan and administer treatment to patients as appropriate and ensurehandover of this treatment to community services as necessary.7. To provide expert care, advice and support for patients and theirrelatives/carers and ensure that advice and point of contact is availablethroughout the patients journey.8. To refer on to other agencies as appropriate.9. To operate as clinical specialist and expert practitioner in issues relating tothe identified area of care. To direct and delegate care based on accurateassessment and evaluation.10. To take consent for investigative procedures, manipulate equipment andperform advanced clinical skills.11. The post holder will be expected to work clinical shifts in a ward environmentif necessary.Management and Quality.12. Act as a change agent for the development of the service.13. Assisting in the audit and data collection required for developing evidencebased services.14. To provide verbal and written reports to appropriate managers and clinicalleads.15. To monitor the effectiveness of the service by continuous audit.16. To ensure that equipment is maintained and serviced as required.17. To develop protocols, documentation, standards and guidelines to enablebest practice for the care of patients. In the identified/specified area.18. To be involved in complaints handling according to the Trusts ComplaintsProcedure.19. To establish a clear focus, vision and direction for the service, within the CareGroup.20. To ensure effective and efficient use of financial resources, contributing toincreasing the efficiency and controlling cost within the departmental budget.Making recommendations regarding supplies and purchasing of equipment.Communication and Liaison21. To promote effective communication within the hospital and to the patientand/or their relatives.22. Act as a point of liaison between all hospital departments involved in thepatients journey.23. Act as a source of specialist information for clinicians and other members ofthe multidisciplinary team.24. Liaise with other departments/ Trusts regarding services provided and currentpractises to develop best evidence-based practice.25. To be skilled to impart distressing information with respect and empathy.26. To ensure that all patient records are maintained contemporaneously.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical Professional Qualification. Degree level with appropriate registration
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) or started the MSc ACP pathway/programme and committed to completing within an agreed time frame
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Relevant post registration qualification/equivalent.
• Prescriber
• Evidence of participation in audit and research

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable relevant experience within the speciality
• Evidence of effective management
• Evidence of effective leadership skills
• Evidence of staff development and can demonstrate knowledge regarding provision and development of education programmes
• Evidence of change management
• Evidence of application of current clinical service issues and developments

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and application of healthcare governance
• Has an up-to-date Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Fazakerley

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the HR Manager and Assistant Director of HR and OD to ensure that the Division's objectives are met.

First point of contact for Trust staff and managers for HR advice and guidance on the interpretation and implementation of polices and procedures.

Advise staff and managers on Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service.

Provide managers with guidance in the management of performance issues, advising on solutions and assisting with their implementation.

Provide advice and support to managers on all aspects of employee relations and operation of HR policies and procedures.

Manage both routine and complex sickness absence cases, maintain a robust sickness absence monitoring system and support and advise managers to ensure a supportive and consistent approach is taken to attendance management including attendance at absence management meetings ensuring that the Trusts standards are achieved and maintained.

Provide advice and support to managers on referrals to and information received from occupational health in relation to individuals returning to work reasonable adjustments, reviewing sickness triggers, redeployment, ill health retirement and termination of employment and preparing associated paperwork as necessary whilst being mindful of employment legislation

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Level 5 Certificate in Human Resource Management

Experience

Essential

• Experience within a HR function providing admin support i.e. Recruitment
• Usage of IT packages including Word & Exce
• Delivery of training to colleagues and customers
• Working in a busy team providing services to a diverse customer base

Desirable

• NHS Experience in HR
• Working with Trade Unions

Knowledge

Essential

• HR Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, equal opportunities and best practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in HR in the NHS
• Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions
• HR information 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.

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospitals

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weekly time table consists of outpatient clinics, operating list, research, MDT meetings, and ward rounds, supporting and training the junior doctors.

The fellows will spend time with all 4 of the foot and ankle consultants, Mr Nick Cullen, Mr Matthew Welck, Mr Shelain Patel and Mr Karan Malhotra

Person Specification

Trust Values:

Essential

• Understands and committed to Trust values: Patients first always Excellence in all we do Trust, honesty and respect for each other Equality for all

Education, qualification and training

Essential

• Applicants must have completed the FRCS (Trauma and Orth) or equivalent and will be expected to be post CCT and demonstrate a track record of research and audit experience
• 1 year experience in foot and ankle surgery at SpR level. Already developed an interest in foot and ankle surgery.

Desirable

• Post CCT
• Experience of research in foot and ankle surgery
• Experience of MDT working

Clinical Care (knowledge and skills)

Essential

• Experience in foot and ankle surgery at SpR level. Already developed an interest in foot and ankle surgery.

Desirable

• Research with higher degree ideally in relevant specialty Experience of MDT working

Maintaining clinical competence

Essential

• Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of the major risk factors for foot and ankle surgery at a population level and at the level of the individual

Desirable

• Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals.

Organisation and planning

Essential

• Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post
• Evidence of being a good team member Active interest in research and audit

Desirable

• Leadership qualities Commitment and interest in research Recognition of the importance of research in the field of scoliosis development and treatment.

Communication and working relationships

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to build good working relationships
• Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in foot and ankle surgery
• Evidence of being a good team member

Desirable

• Considerate

Personal attributes and experience

Essential

• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Able to work Autonomously

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

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and /or Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in health care.
• Proven further education in IT. Knowledge of various software packages
• Awareness of Research Governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.

Desirable

• Graduate in health related qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in research/hospital/NHS environment.

Desirable

• Evidence of multi-professional team working

Values

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and the importance of data protection

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Processing and managing clinical referrals in accordance with practice procedures.
• Using SystmOne (S1) confidently to manage patient records, referrals, tasks and clinical correspondence.
• Undertaking accurate audio typing of clinical letters, reports and other medical correspondence.
• Preparing and processing hospital and specialist referrals, ensuring all relevant information and documentation is included.
• Monitoring referrals and following up outstanding actions where required.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Liaising with GPs, clinicians, hospitals, community services and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with confidentiality, information governance and practice policies.
• Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the clinical team as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Medical Secretary.
• Excellent knowledge of the referral process, including NHS e-Referral Service procedures.
• Proven experience using SystmOne (S1).
• Strong audio-typing skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A good understanding of medical terminology.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• The ability to work independently while also being an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within primary care.
• Knowledge of NHS referral pathways and local services.
• Experience dealing with hospital correspondence and clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of GP practice systems and procedures.

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

Woodlands Medical Practice

Address

Bluebell Wood Way

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 1JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a patient based caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. As a member of the team and one of the employers they will be expected to set an example to others, assist in education and training and to play a full role in target achievement and service development.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• The GP will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home and in nursing homes, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate in line with the practice timeline guidelines.
• Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE.
• Ensure appropriate follow up of patients.
• Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collect data for audit purposes.
• Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions.
• Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance).
• Work with and support other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care.
• Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health, and local CCG.
• Play a role in the practice achieving agreed QOF and other key performance indicator targets.
• Take responsibility for targets and services allocated, e.g. a QOF area or an Enhanced Service.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other targets.
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Attendance at regular in-house governance and educational meetings and training as well as events at other agencies as appropriate.
• Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• As a GP you will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The GP will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Report potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The GP will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The GP will maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for appraisal and revalidation are met. This may include training needed for areas of Practice Development.

Quality:

The GP will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The GP will recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong IT skills.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
• EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills.
• Effective time management (planning and organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
• Experience with clinical risk management.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated, forward thinker.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Effectively utilise resources.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• Experience of medicines management.
• General understanding of the primary care contract.

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration.
• National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation.
• Primary Medical Services Performers Lists (Scotland).
• All Wales Medical Performers List and All Wales Locum Register (Wales).
• Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List (PMPL) (Northern Ireland).
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU).
• Evidence of current validation.
• Evidence of last appraisal.
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP.
• MRCGP.
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP.
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT).

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

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Cruddas Park Surgery

178 Westmorland Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 7JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a professional and efficient reception service to a range of imaging modalities within the Radiology department.

To greet and reassure patients on arrival and give them clear instructions ensuring a patient centred service is maintained at all times.

Supporting clinical colleagues in organising the daily running of the Radiology department and maintaining patient flow through the department, whilst keeping patients informed of any delays.

To liaise with clinical staff to ensure smooth running of clinics and to develop good working practices and relationships with the team.

To provide advice and information to patients regarding their appointments, clinic arrangements etc, resolve queries from patients and relatives in relation to these areas and reassure nervous patients.

Maintain high levels of accuracy and concentration, with frequent interruptions. High levels of concentration required when updating patient records, attending patient on the system, handling notes, filing, accessing patient details, answering queries and processing other data.

Have in depth knowledge of various trust systems.

Register new patients and add referrals on request if required.

To arrive patients and check patient demographics with accuracy, changing details where required.

To go through the MRI questionnaire with MRI patients on arrival and raise any concerns to clinical staff.

To complete the relevant paperwork, once status has been established. For example, private patients need to sign (once completed by staff) an agreement and determination of charges form and take credit or debit card payments.

To assist with any queries that private patients may have with regard to the cost of imaging, billing and funding.

To provide support and cover to the Private Patient Administrator as and when required.

Deal with patient queries face to face and on the telephone which can sometimes be challenging in nature. Occasional exposure to emotional circumstances.

Keep up to date with relevant policies including safeguarding and understand escalation processes.

Complete any other administrative duties as deemed necessary.

Occasionally booking or cancelling short notice appointments as required and communicating these short notice changes to patients via the telephone.

To input radiology examination details, as requested, onto the radiology management system CRIS.

To pass on queries to colleagues within the team ensuring that patients are communicated with in an effective manner.

Ensure that outcomes of radiology procedures are recorded appropriately on PAS ensuring the correct appointments have been booked.

To organise transport, interpreters or anything else necessary to facilitate appointments as required within Trust guidelines for patients appointment at the hospital.

To deal with daily queries arising, either in person or over the telephone, from patients, other departments and members of staff, other hospital departments and GP practices. Directing any queries, that cannot be solved, to the relevant personnel.

Have an understanding of the transport arrangements for each geographical area and notify them that a patient is ready to collect. Keep patients informed and escalate any issues to the relevant senior manager.

To contact patients in accordance with DNA protocols, rebooking appointments where appropriate and informing colleagues within the Radiology Booking team.

To understand own level of development and accountability in relation to team structure.

Identify own learning needs from practice and plan personal development with assistance of manager following appraisal.

Attend all mandatory training sessions and other training as appropriate, as well as completing any staff surveys or supporting with audits.

Complete all mandatory and statutory training as requested by the Line Manager.

Receptionists will support new starters and demonstrate tasks.

Occasionally required to take private patients payments and make refunds.

Working flexibly across the team, covering all Reception areas across the department to ensure the work of colleagues is covered during peak periods or absence/annual leave.

Work on a computer for most of the working day. Light physical effort using keyboard for long periods and occasional sorting, filing notes.

Exposure to unpleasant conditions is rare. Use VDU equipment is continuous.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an office/reception environment
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to sort into numerical and alphabetical order

Desirable

• Previous experience in an NHS environment
• Experience in workload management

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of using computer systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of booking appointments

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

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will collect and present data to evaluate and demonstrate effectiveness and value of this new service. They will also assist with the collation and review of the pre-existing patient feedback survey for NSSP. There are opportunities to assist with service development including the setting up of weekly clinics. The NSSP service intends to align the NSSP pathway alongside other cancer pathways such as the Neuro Endocrine Tumour diagnostic pathway.

The NSSP CNS will work alongside the NSSP team working closely with the NSSP Patient Navigator and two part time GPs.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• 1st Degree In nursing or health related subject, willing to undertake/ working towards

Desirable

• Qualification in Teaching and Assessing

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Organisation and management skills
• Teaching
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
• Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
• IT skills including use of email and Microsoft office packages
• Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
• Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
• Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
• Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Appropriate post registration experience in nursing, speciality
• Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
• Relevant post registration experience in triaging and assessing patients either face to face or over the telephone
• Experience as preceptor / mentor

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
• Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
• Experience of supporting patients when diagnosed with cancer either in diagnostic workup or supporting when cancer diagnosed

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will manage an allocated portfolio of contracts and projects, supporting contract negotiation, performance monitoring, service evaluation and service redesign across Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Word processing and Excel qualifications (intermediate level), or equivalent experience.
• Further training / post-graduate or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
• Previous experience in similar role in public sector
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management

Planning and Organisational Skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in project management and planning

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 East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

North Ormesby Health Village

11 Trinity Mews

Middlesbrough

TS3 6AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRelevant clinical health/care qualification for your profession, for example MBBS or equivalent
• oPhD, MD(Res), or equivalent
• oFormal training in research
• oCertificate of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Desirable

• oFormal management training

Experience

Essential

• oRelevant experience in clinical research governance and management
• oTrack record in delivering clinical research to the highest standards and to current regulatory requirements
• oPublishing experience in peer review and professional journals
• oExperience in leading and managing a diverse workforce team
• oExperience of delivering Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products
• oExperience of working with sponsors of commercial clinical trials
• oExperience of working with and developing partnership working collaborations with a range of external research funders

Desirable

• oExperience in patient safety
• oInvolvement in team building, mentoring and people management activities
• oRelevant experience as a paediatric clinician, with experience of children's research

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of the current regulatory framework for clinical research and of the organisations responsible in the UK for delivering this.
• oKnowledge of research ethics and the local and national organisations that deliver this
• oKnowledge of public and patient involvement in research
• oThorough understanding of the research environment in both academic and NHS institutions and the scope and nature of the type of research undertaken in these environments

Desirable

• Knowledge of mechanisms employed to maintain a high quality clinical care environment.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• oAbility to prioritise tasks
• oAbility to work to formaldeadlines and under pressure effectively
• oEvidence of high levels diplomatic, innovation and problem solving skills
• oAbility to articulate arguments, and to respond onstructively to debate and criticism
• oAbility to motivate others
• oAbility to work towards consensus when appropriate and to maintain a management line where required
• oHigh level of clinical research skills

Other

Essential

• oEnthusiasm to meet the challenges of the role and motivation to succeed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomews Hospital opened in early 2015. The service allows us to bring together our existing unique experience and research activity. We are now able to increase our understanding of and ability to address the root causes of cardiovascular diseases by growing the number of patients who get the chance to take part in clinical trials and research.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Desirable

• Educated to degree level
• Accredited Project Management Qualifications or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at an executive assistant level within an appropriate environment.
• Experience of working with Windows packages including Microsoft Office to produce reports, letters, presentations and spreadsheets
• Experience with, and a creative approach to, problem solving and responding flexibly to planning and change.
• Experience of managing and developing a significant team or number of teams or a significant project or number of projects
• Understanding of HR legislation, regulations and national codes of practice and the implications of non-compliance.
• Experience of working with colleagues from a broad range of professional backgrounds effectively
• Excellent minute-taking skills; experience of writing minutes for external publication.
• Excellent skills use of electronic diaries/email systems

Desirable

• Project Management experience.
• Experience of developing innovative solutions and contributing to planning.
• Experience of working with and influencing senior management.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including internal and external report writing.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of MS Teams
• High-level interpersonal skills including motivational negotiating, influencing and relationship building and ability to work creatively with diverse teams.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is not open to trainees. The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Competency in record keeping
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively

Desirable

• Competency in venepuncture
• Competency in ECGs

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inglewood

Lanchester Road Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

I am welcoming any interested candidate to contact me for discussion using either email or telephone if I am on annual leave my out of office will be on with the alternative contact

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work or relevant professional clinical qualification (ie PWP/CWP in IAPT/Getting Help services)
• Be Educated to Master's level in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR
• Have equivalent clinical experience to that of masters level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people (see below under experience), together with evidence of CPD
• Be trained in Clinical Supervision and Providing Clinical Supervision
• Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing people
• Significant experience of working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff service users and their families/carers)
• Evidence of delivering supervision
• Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Risk assessment and management and its application in practice
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
• Developing, maintaining and auditing standards of practice
• Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using
• Inter-agency and partnership working

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Orchards

Princess Road

Ripon

HG4 1HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hopsital

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Secure Inpatient Service provides a specialist service for adults with a mental health disorder, learning disability or autism. The service provides individualised, comprehensive packages of care within Medium and Low Secure inpatient settings.

We continuously strive to make a difference to the lives of our service users and carers. We take pride in ensuring care and security is delivered in a psychologically informed and compassionate way, working collaboratively with our service users and carers to create and sustain a positive and healthy psychosocial environment.

As a service we pride ourselves in supporting and promoting staff health and wellbeing and have developed and published specific guidance for all staff to support this aim as a priority.

We offer an environment where you can develop and enhance your creative skills and hobbies by supporting others within their recovery journey.

We offer a variety of training courses and induction programmes for all staff, and welcome forward thinking initiatives to aid patients recovery.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Additional informal enquiries: Sarah Robinson, Recovery, Education and Activity Manager [email protected] 07920138826 9-5 working hours.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 in Care
• OR Appropriate AVCE in Health & Social Care
• OR Willingness to undertake within agreed timescale
• Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Qualification in education or lifelong learning
• OR Qualification in LLDD (Learner with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Experience or paid or voluntary work with adults with learning disability and /or Autism spectrum conditions and/or mental health conditions clinical setting
• Experience of organising and running activities of a therapeutic nature

Desirable

• Experience of working in secure setting
• Experience of Recovery College courses and recovery focused events

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of the needs and difficulties of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.
• Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of Recovery and the CHIME principles
• Understanding of education terminology (within agreed timescale)
• Awareness of health & safety issues (within agreed timescale)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roseberry Park Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To ensure the efficient running of the Access Team in compliance with Caldicott guidance and Data Protection, whilst facilitating the safe, confidential, and secure storage and transmission of personal data in line with Trust Management policies.
• Can plan and organise own workload, and to be operationally responsible for providing the administration of a patient focussed service in a professional and timely manner, ensuring work is prioritised in the face of competing demands by level of importance and urgency, whilst adhering to National and Trust policies and targets relating to Subject Access Requests (Rights of Access) and other Individual Rights.
• Responsible for accurately recording all requests onto the Trust Database system in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring mechanisms are in place to retrieve and copy records.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary staff and external agencies where the need arises regarding appropriates disclosures and in-line with Trust policies and procedures.
• To have good working relationships with Information Governance and the Trust Legal Team.
• Undertake administrative requirements of the role which include photocopying and general office duties.
• To ensure ID verification and validation of consent to ensure safe release of documentation.
• Ensure all face-to-face, telephone and E-mail are dealt with in a comprehensive, efficient and confidential manner.
• Ensure that all paper records are processed and tracked in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To keep up to date with new developments and service changes in relation to Clinical Records, Data Protection and Health Records Management.
• Undertake annual Information Governance training and additional if required by the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
• Compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and Information Governance.
• Compliance with the Deceased Access to Health Records Act.
• Liaise with applicants prior to preparing their records on receipt of completed Application Form, in terms of what information they require.
• Explain the process to applicants (patients, relatives, external agencies) and support them through it.
• Where required, supervise patient and / or relative applicant as they go through their records and answer questions and concerns raised by the applicant.
• Collaboration with Patient Experience and Complaints Department, Information Governance and any other Department when necessary, in responding to complaint requests etc.
• Would be required to assist with the training of new staff within the boundaries of own skills and knowledge gained by working within the area.
• Liaise with Police and / or Social Services and any other external body.
• Ensure all responses are issued within the Trusts requirement to meet legal timeframes.
• Provide advice to departments across the Trust re Access to information processes.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body where relevant.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full range of office administrative duties.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the induction of new staff, provide mentoring and to participate in educating others about the role of the Access team.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to effectively monitor own and services performance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C in English Language
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge in relevant field
• Continuing professional development

Desirable

• RSA II or equivalent
• Legal Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial administration experience, including diary management
• Customer Care training
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience of dealing with informal concerns in real time
• Understanding of Data Protection Act and Access to Health Records

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a team and as an individual
• Able to use own initiative
• Self-motivation, good time management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with ability to effectively communicate with staff and members of the public from all backgrounds
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, whilst maintaining a high standard of work
• Strong organisational skills
• Awareness of requirement for patient and staff confidentiality

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to travel to various hospital sites by own vehicle / access to assisted 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

St Helens

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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