Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details, Please read through attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of this role.

As part of your supporting statement please describe which of our trust values means the most to you and why? Why do you want to work for the NHS? Failure to add this will result in automatic withdrawal of your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Phlebotomy qualification or experience

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• NHS Healthcare work experience
• Ability to overcome communication barriers
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Ability to use Microsoft package

Desirable

• Experience of receptionist work
• Experience of clinical systems

Skills

Essential

• Able to update records both written and computer
• Ability to deal queries both face to face and on the telephone
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to follow and adhere to strict SOP's

Desirable

• Ability to undertake multiple tasks at the same time

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Requirement to use DSE
• Requirement to interact with patients and other users of our service
• Have Full Uk driving licence and be able to travel across county to multiple outpatient areas.

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification document for a detailed list of role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at least Grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent qualification
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status
• Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years

Desirable

• A Level in a STEM subject at least Grade C or equivalent qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
• Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
• Experience with accurate data entry
• 2 years' experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge
• Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems
• Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT
• Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues

Desirable

• Basic understanding of Agile Principles
• Basic understanding of data and process automation concepts

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work positively under time pressures
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to relate appropriately to various professional groups within the Trust to include clinicians, medical, management and administrative staff. Ability to relate appropriately with external agencies, e.g. Coroners office
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
• Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles
• Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU
• Capable of safely lifting and handling medical records

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Kettering General Hospital

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role and requirements, please see attached the Job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Management Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

Academic Achievements

Desirable

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty)
• At least 2 years of clinical experience of inpatient and outpatient Diabetes & Endocrinology (at registrar or consultant level)
• At least 2 years of clinical experience of inpatient and outpatient Cardiology (at registrar or consultant level)
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a consultant at a secondary care hospital

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement

Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To consistently meet best value for money by the effective sourcing of goods and services.
• To promote contract compliance across all the stakeholders within the Trust.
• To ensure all procurement activities operate in full accordance with legal (UK legislation), environment and sustainability requirements.
• Assist Category manager in development and implementation of category strategy to support Group wide procurement strategy
• Assist in the Group working approach for specified category area, contributing to streamlined processes and documentation across the Group
• Attendance and contribution as required to relevant divisional meetings, supporting CIP programmes and the pro-active management of contract expiry dates
• Attendance where appropriate at Management Board meetings.
• Deputise for Category Manager at meetings as required
• To lead on sourcing of specific category area for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and specific sourcing programmes for defined projects Trust wide taking the lead on the allocated sourcing category, categories or services and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects within key markets. Sourcing programmes may entail end to end tender process and subsequent contract management.
• Lead on ensuring compliant contracts are in place with relevant KPIs within category area
• Preparation and presentation of Procurement Strategy, Procurement process plans and contributing and/or authorisation of contract award papers to the appropriate senior management, including the Executive Team.
• To lead in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across a large project range across relevant category, by analysing current spend information and undertaking market analysis to develop procurement strategies. To ensure that Divisional proposals for non-pay savings are robust and reported appropriately.
• Utilise the Trusts business Intelligence tool (Qlikview) to produce reports on contract coverage, track spend activity and generate savings opportunities
• To significantly contribute to the Trusts non-pay saving target
• The engagement of Clinicians, Managers and Stakeholders in the end to end process for product selection and supply of services, including demand challenge, transition and implementation planning and development of strategy, tender evaluation, award criteria, and on-going contract management.
• Undertaking rigorous and widespread benchmarking activity to support on-going negotiation and market intelligence for designated Categories.

Person Specification

Training and Education

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• MCIPS qualified, or equivalent, or have relevant experience in senior procurement role - as a minimum, must be working towards to CIPS qualification
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in relation to Procurement activity
• Robust knowledge of Contract Law, PA23, PSR and purchasing procedures.
• Can run competitive tender (including mini competitions), and Find a Tender procurements, with support from senior team members, compliantly from start to finish - with demonstrable examples of a variety of these that have been carried out
• Computer literate with detailed knowledge of standard computer packages e.g Microsoft Office, Internet browsing and ordering systems.
• Ability to plan and deliver a number of concurrent complex and time-critical projects, prioritizing work to achieve deadlines.
• Experience in capital build/construction procurements
• Proven track record in leading strategic sourcing and/or project management in procurement related activity.
• Demonstrable ability to assist in running meetings at a senior level, with particular reference to procurement projects and the processes within this
• Excellent verbal and written skills (including report writing)
• Significant experience in a similar procurement role

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues
• Sound understanding and experience in the application of computerised purchasing systems and the concept of e-commerce.
• Able to facilitate cross working and understanding of Group Strategy areas e.g. sustainability

Skills

Essential

• Excellent numerate, analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way
• Ability to understand and influence complex purchase to pay networks.
• Ability to retrieve and interpret complex data as a basis for determining strategies and policies and how these should be applied to determine required procurement routes
• Ability to contribute to and influence the direction and strategy of the procurement function.
• Ability to lead team and others in a programme of change.
• Ability to formulate, implement and review strategies, policies, work plans and performance measures.
• Ability to prioritize workload of self and team members
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver a number of concurrent complex and time-critical projects, prioritizing work to achieve deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with good presentation skills to board level.
• Ability to lead, persuade and influence colleagues and service users including clinicians, senior managers and directors.
• Standard keyboard skills

Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• Able to translate vision into reality.
• Ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment and to develop effective internal and external relationships at all levels including director level.
• Able to communicate complex operational, and management issues to Director level.
• Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others.
• Enthusiastic and able to assist in change and implement new ideas/concepts
• Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites across the Group (where postholders are required to travel as part of their role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

Provide expert clinical and professional advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team within theTrust and as appropriate within Primary care and other partner agencies.Provide clinical and professional leadership to support and inspire colleagues with regard to improving patient/client services in Tissue Viability and to support strategic planning of Tissue Viability service and the development of professional practice.

Monitor and record prevalence and incidence of patient pressure ulcersProactively lead the reduction of all types of skin damage (Category 4, 3, 2 & Unstageable pressure ulcers), Deep Tissue Injuries and Moisture-Associated Skin DamageProvide visible leadership and clinical expertise on the wards and departments 60% of the timeProactively develop innovative ways to promote skincare and reduce skin damage (recognising the need to utilise external opportunities to enhance knowledge & care)Educate and support staff to manage complex wounds

Contribute to Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness agendas relating to Tissue Viability by setting, implementing and evaluating best practice guidelines in Tissue Viability, which improve patients care. These agendas may cross-organisational and professional boundaries.To contribute to the development of and actively participate in development of local strategic vision.Provide line management for Band 6 TVN Nurses/Continence Nurses and provide regular 1:1 meetings, appraisals and career development/coaching.Patient and Client Care DevelopmentsProvide and support an expert level of care to patients presenting with, or at risk of, compromised Tissue Viability. To include the assessment of patients, initiation of treatment, assessment of care delivered and the interpretation of investigations relating to wound care management.Ensure that referrals to the Tissue Viability Team are managed and prioritised within the service and where appropriate exercise referral rights to other specialties.Work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and involve users of the service to gain their input to service development to ensure continuous improvement in patient care.

Advise and support on service developments/improvements that will be of benefit to patients, whilst assisting the Trust to meet objectives.Support the multi-disciplinary team in delivering patient care ensuring sound clinical and ethical decision-making in relation to Tissue Viability.Ensure that appropriate, consistent and realistic information is provided to patients and relatives.Actively participate in the delivery of clinical care for patients with compromised Tissue Viability, maintain clinical credibility and professional expertise.Assess, monitor and report clinical risks associated with Tissue Viability. Challenge own and others practice. Support the development and delivery of action plans to eliminate associated risks, evaluate outcomes of the same.At all times adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC), Code of Professional Conduct and local Trust policies, protocols and guidelines. Be actively involved in clinical supervision and peer review.Maintain clinical and professional credibility through personal and professional development as identified by the post holders annual appraisal.Education and Training and ResearchSupport on the development of integration of education, research and practice development Trustwide. Develop effective links with other individuals and teams and to support these initiatives.Share professional knowledge and expertise through formal and informal teaching using flexible methods of delivery.Support in the identification of an respond to any appropriate education needs within the Trust, enabling practitioners to develop clinically based competencies, thus ensuring that they are effective in providing quality service provision.Promote a reflective, enquiring approach to clinical practice and support the use of clinical supervision to enhance the quality of patient care.Maintain an extensive knowledge of Tissue Viability care by continuing self development, including regular review of performance and a high level of critical self-awareness.Develop and provide face to face, on-line and workbooks to provide and enhance education and specialist knowledge on tissue viability, including wound care.

Management ResponsibilitiesContribute to the review of annual Tissue Viability objectives in collaboration with other TVN staff and professional groups.Promote effective communication to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure swift dissemination of Tissue Viability information and advice.Manage and support the development of the Tissue Viability service.Provide feedback to ward/departmental managers for performance management and annual appraisal purposes.Version January 2025To assess the current treatments and make recommendations for the provision of appropriate resources to improve clinical outcomes whilst monitoring cost effectiveness in care provision.Monitor the contracts and use of specialist Tissue Viability equipment to ensure clinical objectives are met.Take appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff, reporting incidences, accidents and hazards to appropriate managers.Ensure accurate documentation is maintained for any advice and information given within the Trust and to outside agencies.Represent the Trust locally and nationally through appropriate agreed Tissue Viability organisations and groups.

Support the Tissue Viability team in the production of a quarterly and annual report for the service and disseminate accordingly.Develop and maintain audit schedule for SSKIN skin damage training compliance, audit compliance.Develop and maintain processes within the service that monitor and record pressure damage RCA, SI, Coroners reports and other data/information and reports are maintained and prepared in a timely manner.Travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites where requiredCommunicationBe an active member of relevant forums within the Trust and its partner organisations.Effectively communicate with all levels of staff within the Trust and externallyService DevelopmentIn conjunction with the other members of the Tissue Viability team the post holder will develop and assist in the implementation of appropriate policies, protocols, and guidelines and care pathways to ensure safe, equitable and consistent practice.Participate in service reviews. Supporting a programmed data collection and audit to determine the efficacy of the service.Demonstrate leadership in the implementation of national recommendations and other guidelines e.g. NICE, National Service Frameworks, as they relate to Tissue Viability across the Trust.Demonstrate innovation in reducing skin damage for patients and staff.Co-ordinate and engage with bed management programs, mattress audits and purchasing of equipment that relates to patient skin careResearch and EvaluationRaise awareness of current research on Tissue Viability practices, disseminate via teaching,advice and assist in its implementation throughout the Trust.

Working in partnership with the Tissue Viability team in the Trusts monitoring of pressure ulcer prevalence and incidence monitoring. Contribute to annual reports and action plans and disseminate accordingly.

Actively participate in a Trust wide audit of patient seating condition, annual foam mattress review and equipment resources, and in conjunction with the Tissue Viability team manage replacement programs as necessary in conjunction with the Trusts medical equipment manager. Guide other staff groups to audit their equipment, which may impact on pressure ulcer prevention or management.

In accordance with standards set nationally, by statutory bodies, be responsible for setting, monitoring and improving multi-disciplinary standards of Tissue Viability.Work Trust wide to apply quality assurance programs and ensure that facilities/resources are utilised in a cost effective and optimum manner.Participate in research initiatives in Tissue Viability, in order to contribute to the growing evidence base in relation to the specialty.Develop audit and outcome measures relevant to the role, carry out audits, and report results to relevant individuals. Develop and implement action plans to deal with any problems identified.To demonstrate leadership in the development of the Chief Nursing Officer for England, 10 key roles for nurses with Tissue Viability services.

Person Specification

Education, Traning and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general Nurse qualified at degree level, with acute nursing experience
• Mentorship course or equivalent, or knowledge and experience of teaching techniques and of learners' needs
• Management/Leadership programme
• Post registration qualification, education or experience, in Tissue Viability to master level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience, directly in the field of Tissue Viability.
• Evidence of leadership in clinical practice and operational level within nursing and multi-professional groups.
• Experience of successfully developing, implementing, and reflecting on programmes of education and training in Tissue Viability, for all levels of staff, academic and vocational in nature
• Effective presentation skills at local and national level

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Government strategies related to the NHS England and the relevance of the same to Tissue Viability
• Corporate wide responsibility for service delivery

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates expert/highly developed clinical skills and specialist knowledge within Tissue Viability
• Problem solving, critical appraisal and independent decision-making skills. Including involvement of bench marking.
• IT skills including the use of PowerPoint and Excel packages
• Able to communicate complex information, concepts, and initiatives to all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner

Desirable

• Evidence of developing clinical pathways, guidelines, and policies.
• Knowledge of change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27th October, however this is subject to interview panel availability

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor Qualification
• Dual Qualification Adult / Paediatric / Learning Difficulties
• Leadership Qualification
• Diploma/Degree

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Healthcare experience
• Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning

Desirable

• Previous Healthcare experience within the maxillofacial/oral surgery/orthodontic sphere
• Previous experience/knowledge of working with children/ individuals with learning disabilities
• Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
• Previous experience or understanding of surgical/theatre/pre op nursing
• Has a working knowledge of an outpatients department
• Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
• Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
• Has had experience in a theatre/minor surgery setting
• Previous experience/knowledge of working in / with paediatric patients
• Have a good underpinning knowledge of acute/chronic patient/surgical wound care

Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
• Has a very approachable character, able to build quick rapport with patients in a limited time
• To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
• Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff
• The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
• The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services
• Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
• Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially
• Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Supportive of equality and values diversity
• Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
• Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will begin work at ST1-3 Tier 1 level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available. The Consultant body has a breadth of experience including sub-specialty interests.

This is not a HEE recognised post, and you will not receive a National Training Number or a CCT

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Medical Degree
• Previous Tier 1-3 junior grade paediatric experience
• Full Registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification - MRCPCH including clinical exam
• Resuscitation Training - APLS, PALS, NLS (or equivalents)

Teaching & Audit

Desirable

• Experience of Audit
• Teaching

Academic Achievements & Research

Desirable

• Publications / Presentations
• Research projects relating to speciality

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Organisational Skills
• Communications 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Main duties of the role is to provide medical cover for any patient admitted under the care of Trauma & Orthopaedics, as directed by the Consultants team in charge of care. This duty happens during all shifts on the roster from on call to ward based cover. Treatment plan and actions are to be provided alongside the Registrar, FY1 Dr and the teams Surgical care practitioners.

The junior doctor accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation where practicable with their colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Teaching is informal within the Department. Facilities for study leave are in line with current guidelines and there are postgraduate medical education courses available.

A half-day meeting is held once a month, on a Friday afternoon with case presentation, morbidity and mortality meetings and audit presentation. Post holders are actively encouraged to be involved in research projects and publication and will be expected to complete audit projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent/MRCS
• Eligible for full GMC registration and licence to practice

Desirable

• SHO level experience in the NHS
• Working towards a post-graduate qualification

Clinical Care

Essential

• Competent in basic procedures, physical examination, history taking, infection control
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Understands current clinical issues in Orthopaedics
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help.
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice.
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships.
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
• Has participated in clinical audit.

Maintaining Clinical Competence

Essential

• Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
• Potential to benefit from the training available i.e., fits with career aspirations

Desirable

• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training.

Organisation and planning, teaching and research

Essential

• Able to manage and prioritise workload
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting.
• Understanding of the basic principles of research.

Communication, relationships and work colleagues

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g., able to write legible records.
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues

Desirable

• Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS.

Personal attributes and experience

Essential

• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and common sense.
• Respects and promotes individual rights, interests, preferences, beliefs, and cultures.

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine
• Other work experience/outside interests

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Cliftonville

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver a high level Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Service to Adult and Paediatric Oncology & Haematology, including the provision of a daily Clinical Designated Pharmacy Service to inpatients on the ward, emergency assessment unit, outpatient clinics and day case chemotherapy.

To use specialist knowledge and expertise to provide clinical advice.

To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice.

To support the provision and development of the outpatient and day case Chemotherapy Service.

To counsel patients regarding oral anti-cancer medicines.

To participate in the Pharmacy-led Oncology Clinics (assuming registration with GPhC and authorised via the Trust NMP register), reviewing patients systemic anti- cancer medicines, blood test results, chemotherapy toxicities, radiology scans and prescribing as appropriate.

To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified).

To liaise with medical staff, nurses and patients to provide an effective service to day case and outpatients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment.

To develop cost effective and efficient processes for day case and outpatient services.

To be responsible for the maintenance of TTO pre-packs for the Oncology Directorate.

To deliver a specialist daily Clinical Pharmacist Service to Adult Oncology and Adult Clinical Haematology inpatients on the oncology/haematology ward and emergency assessment unit.

To attend Consultant ward rounds and multi-disciplinary ward meetings.

To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing structured medication reviews and using patients own medicines.

To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy.

To provide support to the Clinical Service to Paediatric oncology/haematology.

To participate in the validation of all other prescriptions received in Aseptic Services, including chemotherapy for private patients.

To participate in the Clinical/Advisory Pharmacy Service to patients with Cancer.

To implement changes in the current working practices within Pharmacy and chemotherapy prescribing and encourage new ways of working.

To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines.

To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines; and maintain a knowledge of developments in pharmacy practice.

To record your clinical activity, to monitor the outcome of your interventions and identify training needs.

To participate in CQUINs and QIPPs at NGH.

To implement national, countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust and area of practice.

To be involved with, prepare and advise on policies and guidelines relating to systemic anti-cancer treatments.

To assist in the development of new protocols and pathways for oral anti-cancer medicines.

To plan and lead appropriate audit and practice research and implement appropriate service changes for outpatient and day case chemotherapy.

To assist with the training and development of diploma pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and technical staff for out-patient oral and day case anti-cancer medicines Services.

To prepare new or off-protocol prescription documentation as required.

To prepare and check clinical information for new prescriptions on the Electronic Prescribing System

To fulfil the professional requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice.

To help maintain appropriate standards of service and safety of patients with cancer; to provide and enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure the standards are met.

To adhere to local and national guidance and policies.

Provide a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist role to Clinical Trials

Support the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials.

Develop specialist expertise for the Pharmacy aspects of clinical trials.

Ensure that Pharmacy activity in relation to clinical trials complies with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Develop and maintain necessary procedures.

Prepare new electronic prescriptions and procedural documentation for cancer clinical trials as required.

Assist with the training of Pharmacy staff in this area.

Liaise with Clinical Research Assistants and Clinical Trials Nurses.

To support the Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in the set-up and maintenance of clinical trials.

Support the Pharmacy Technicians in developing trial-specific stand operating procedures.

Support Principal Pharmacist, Cancer Services, for Directorate Work

To participate in the development of services, peer review and internal/external audit for Adult Oncology, Clinical Haematology and Paediatric Oncology.

To assist in the Formulary management process.

To undertake risk assessment within your areas of responsibility and propose ways of managing the risk.

To assist with the provision and development of the chemotherapy service.

To assist with the review and introduction of new policies, procedures and guidelines.

To undertake audits and practice research for Adult Oncology, Clinical and Haematology.

To identify new opportunities for the development of Pharmacy Services.

Please see job description for further details.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Information appraisal
• Ability to work alone and as a team
• Time management

Desirable

• IT skills - database/spreadsheets.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clinical Pharmacy Experience including Oncology/Haematology.
• NHS arrangements eg. NICE, CQC, NHS digital.
• Undertaken service improvement/quality improvement/audit/practice research.
• Teaching, supervising and training staff
• Awareness of interface issues

Desirable

• Directorate Experience.
• Independent pharmacist prescriber.
• Change management.
• Risk management.
• Electronic Prescribing for Chemotherapy.
• GCP knowledge.
• GMP knowledge.

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy.
• Member of General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Achieved (or working towards) a postgraduate clinical qualification (or equivalent knowledge and experience).
• CPD portfolio.

Desirable

• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing.
• Member of BOPA.

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached for further information.

Role overview:

Band 7 Ward Manager for Paddington Ward, responsible for the paediatric medical ward, High Dependency Unit and Medical Day Case Unit. Reporting to the Child Health Matron, the post provides visible clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, evidence-based, family-centred care and effective 24-hour management.

Core responsibilities:

Lead clinical standards, patient safety and experience; manage staffing, performance, education, rostering, budget and resources; oversee governance, safeguarding, infection prevention, incidents, risks and audits; and drive service improvement, collaborative working and delivery of Trust priorities.

Essential requirements:

Registered Childrens Nurse/RSCN with leadership and management training, APLS or EPLS, teaching and assessing experience, and substantial acute paediatric experience at Band 6 or above. Strong leadership, communication, governance, safeguarding, organisational and change-management skills are required, alongside resilience and commitment to equality, inclusion and Trust values.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN or RN(Child)
• Active NMC PIN
• Leadership course
• Evidence of appropriate continuous professional development
• APLS / EPLS qualification
• >3 years experience in Acute setting with minimum 1 year at Band 6 in relevant speciality.

Desirable

• APLS / EPLS instructor qualification
• Ward manager experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• substantial Paediatric Experience at Band 6 or above in an acute setting / PICU/ PHDU
• Experience of Multi-professional working
• Experience of managing a Team
• Credible professional knowledge of paediatric nursing
• Experience of dealing with safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance practices relating to paediatrics

Desirable

• Project management experience
• Participation in clinical Governance / audit
• Ward manager experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent leadership, management, support and motivational skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Effective communication with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
• Evidence of Expert clinical skills
• Skilled in implementing change
• Teaching experience
• Able to prioritise workload and work to timeframes
• Excellent organisational skills
• Computer literate
• Experience of working with an ODN
• Able to cope with difficult, challenging and sometimes emotional situations as they arise
• Physically able to fulfil requirements of the job, e.g. manual handling.

Key competencies , Personal qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate about role
• Caring approach to sick CYP and their family
• Innovator and motivator
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to work under pressure

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full personspecification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General education to GCSE level

Desirable

• Working towards CIPS, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Operational procurement experience (order processing, expediting, negotiation of pricing)
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• Understanding of basic purchasing principles and procurement systems.
• Responsibility for adhering to the Trusts standing financial instructions.

Desirable

• Good verbal and written skills (including report writing)
• Sound commercial knowledge and approach
• Understanding of contract Law.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of basic professional purchasing principles.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Standard Keyboard skills for document writing and spreadsheet work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and targets
• Current knowledge of basic contract law.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to manage their time effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the highest level
• Ability to work proactively with the ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Exposure to the healthcare market

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• A team player that has the ability to effectively interact with others and achieve results
• Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others.

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the Job Plan.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification & FRCPath or Equivalent
• Wide knowledge and experience of histopathology, morbid anatomy and cytology

Desirable

• MD, PhD / higher degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

TEACHING / AUDIT

Essential

• Experience of Audit in Pathology
• Interest in Teaching Junior Staff

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH

Essential

• Established (or willing to develop a) subspecialist interest to complement interests of other consultants in the department

Desirable

• Publications in recognized medical or scientific journals
• Research projects relating to specialty

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills
• 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the post include the following:

Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To clinically validate and prescribe (if qualified, competent and registered on the Trust Non-Medical Prescribers register) medicines to ensure patients are safely treated and have access to medicines in hospital and for discharge in a timely manner To maintain appropriate standards of service and safety; to enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing medication reviews, using patients own medicines, counselling and ensuring continuity of care on discharge. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy. To monitor pharmacy interventions and Datix reports to identify training and information needs To identify and implement service improvements To lead and support on the auditing of medicines and prescribing To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust. Facilitate the expansion of the tools within EPMA. Support the development and implementations of medicine related guidance, policies and procedures within medicine and urgent care Support the process for new medicines being integrated into the Trust by Formulary submissions. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary. To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process.

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Role To lead and develop practice and protocols and how these relate to national and other guidance. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Medicine and Urgent Care and support other Advanced Pharmacists within this division To provide Advice and Guidance for other pharmacists or other healthcare professionals To demonstrate an understanding of relevant pharmacy services priorities and contribute to the implementation of these priorities Develop and submit relevant business cases Requirement to undertake and support in project work To liaise with High Cost Pharmacy team in relation to biologics and the provision of the service To work across organisational boundaries (primary, secondary, community) to improve integration and reduce variation e.g. to work alongside tertiary care centre in the initiation and continuation of biologics; work alongside primary care in their formulary Leads the development and redesign of services and clinical pathways in collaboration with stakeholders, using data, evaluation, feedback, and workforce insight to inform decisions, and works across organisational boundaries to deliver measurable improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Education, Training and Supervision Act as a role model to the pharmacy team, including supporting junior pharmacist to achieve their objectives Attend clinical pharmacy meetings and education/training schemes relevant to post. To take part in formal and informal education of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals To be a Designated Supervisor and /or Designated Prescribing Practitioner for pharmacists undertaking their prescribing course and to supervise aspects of foundation year trainee pharmacists training. To be a supervisor on the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma course. To line manage and lead those staff allocated, undertaking appraisals, supervision and identification of training and development of their skills and knowledge. To assist in the induction of staff into the service; to help identify training and development needs. To provide information to patients, parents, and carers on admission and at discharge regarding treatment and medication to optimise patient concordance, particularly if there is a need to overcome language or communication barriers. To maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice to ensure a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement. To take responsibility for own personal CPD by participating in education and training programmes to improve competence and to develop specialist expertise. To obtain/maintain prescribing qualification and support services and ward rounds as appropriate. To help provide the training for Technicians enhanced patient counselling skills and Medicines Management Technician training. Designs, delivers and evaluates education for multi-professional teams, including inhaler technique, guideline updates, and complex case-based learning. Disseminates findings from audit and quality improvement projects at a local level, sharing learning to inform practice and improve patient outcomes; contributes to wider dissemination through presentations or publications where appropriate. Promotes a culture of learning by sharing insights from incidents, best practices, prescribing trends; linking outcomes to audit and research initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Financial To be responsible for the co-ordinated advice to the Directorate to effectively manage expenditure on medicines, including tariff medicines, excluded medicines, prior approvals, individual funding requests etc. To horizon scan for new medicines likely to be excluded from the tariff and to advise on clinical and budgetary impact. To produce appropriate reports documenting the use and expenditure of medicines to evaluate trends and variations in prescribing in order to develop and implement policies aimed at containing expenditure and realising savings. To identify and manage medicine/pharmacy Quality/Innovation/Productivity/Prevention (QIPP) Schemes, including Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) Schemes within the Directorate to ensure this is coordinated within the Pharmacy and Trust. To be an authorised signatory for Pharmacy to commit expenditure via the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and delegated ordering system. To provide expert professional advice on high cost and excluded medicines to clinicians, managers, finance and commissioners

Audit and Research To monitor the use of FP10(HNCs) by the Directorate to ensure the best use of resources in the Emergency Department. To develop, undertake and initiate clinical audit and practice research, drug use reviews, new drug evaluations to improve the quality of the Pharmacy Services. To guide and support others undertaking research audit and service improvements e.g., Trainee Pharmacists or Diploma Pharmacists. To record, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions and contributions to ward rounds and Directorate. To analyse and undertake root cause analysis of medication incidents

Other Duties To undertake duties elsewhere in the locality, if required. To undertake on call duties To provide a pharmacy service at weekends

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Degree, MPharm or BPharm
• Independent prescribing or willing to work towards Independent Prescribing qualification
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Mandatory CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• Formal Management training
• Diploma Tutor accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive operational experience at a Senior Hospital Pharmacist level, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy
• Experience of supporting Divisional Pharmacist or equivalent, to include financial expenditure reporting, formulary application, guideline writing
• Experience with working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching, supervising and training staff

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a level of clinical reasoning, problem solving and judgement
• IT skills with Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers within the speciality.

Establish and maintain good positive working relationships with key working relations.

Create and facilitate training and support with programmes of education.

Lead with Haemoglobinopathy training across NGH and KGH.

Actively participate in local, national, and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality.

Ensure that the importance and implications of education, research, and ideas are raised in appropriate forums in appropriate forums.

Manage a caseload of patients, as appropriate within the speciality, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care.

Delegate a caseload of patients to team.

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence-based care.

Support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving complex patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate systems are in place to evidence ongoing compliance with local and national policies as required for CQC standards.

Actively participate in audit and research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice and lead for service.

Promote and encourage nursing practice research in all relevant clinical areas.

Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Actively promote the specialist service throughout the Trust by establishing robust networks and links with Clinical Governance and Audit teams

Acting on audits and research findings to inform and change practice as appropriate.

As a clinical expert provide advice and support to assist with the management of complaints relating to the speciality and implement action plans or change of the service.

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.

Promote patient and public involvement and enhancing their experience by supporting and supporting manager with implementing new initiatives relating to patient centred care.

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.

Raise the profile of patient and public involvement by embedding this within own sphere of practice.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence based care.

A visible, accessible, and assertive clinical expert to which staff and users can turn to for assistance, expert advice and support.

To be responsible for nursing practice development within the service.

Actively participate in research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice.

Promote and encourage nursing practice research in all relevant clinical areas.

Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Nurse Led clinics.

Liaison point of contact for patients.

Co-ordinate hydroxycarbamide treatment.

Education in Emergency Department and Assessment unit, as well as Haematology areas.

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

The post holder will manage a small team and report to Matron.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds an NMC pin

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education and development to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Clinical Leadership Programme

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience at band 6 or above
• Specialist knowledge and experience within the area of speciality
• Experience in managing a team
• Evidence of autonomous practice

Skills

Essential

• Assertive and confident
• Personal and professional maturity
• Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Evidence of change management.
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to supervise
• Supervise, educate and develop others
• Ability to prioritise and organise own working day

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusively

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)