Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIESOFTHEPOST

(a)

Aimsandresponsibilities of thepost:

(b)

ClinicalCommitment:

Theformal programmewillbearranged in consultation with theteam and theappointeesneedsandanexampletimetable isattachedbelow.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Clinic

POAC

Theatre-CHOx

Theatre-CHOx

Clinic -General

Gaitlab

Specialistinterest with option Theatre

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(c)

Facilities forStudy andTraining:

GoodlibraryfacilitiesareavailableatNuffieldOrthopaedic Centre, and theOxfordRadcliffe, viaBodleianLibrary Service

(d)

Teaching, AuditandResearch:

TheFellowwillbeexpected to participateinteachingof thespecialistregistrars,andoccasionallyothermedicaland non-medicalpersonnel.

Participationinresearchandauditisrequired.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC with licence to practice
• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification
• Intention to pursue Paediatric orthopaedic surgery as a specialist career

Desirable

• Up to date Child resuscitation training

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Children's Orthopaedic surgery Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification
• Ability to work in senior position of responsibility in Orthopaedic team

Desirable

• Evidence of career intentions in Children's Orthopaedics

Skills

Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role in Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery in a large teaching hospital.
• Interest in research with publications
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Evidence of quality improvement and effective audits

Desirable

• Evidence of management initiatives
• Evidence of quality improvement work in Children's Orthopaedics
• Evidence of publications in Children's Orthopaedics in peer reviewed journals
• Additional relevant subspeciality interest
• Evidence of skills working in Multi- disciplinary teams
• Qualifications in communication skills
• Evidence of teaching qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe

Headington

OXFORD

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities and other operational tasks:

• To act as a first point of contact for matters relating to administration for the medical team based at the OCE.
• To manage and maintain appointments diaries for all consultants and registrars within the OCE medical team electronically, updating their annual leave and updating their diaries accordingly for all outpatient clinics. Also, to ensure that all these changes are reflected and updated in EPR
• To support all room bookings requests as required for the medical team for clinics and any other clinical meetings.
• To answer telephone calls using the Liberty website-based phone system from medical and non-medical staff, and deal with calls appropriately, communicating important messages to the appropriate people in a timely manner. To ensure that messages are clear and well documented as applicable in EPR or to the relevant individual.
• To ensure that there is enough stock of clinical supplies for the outpatient clinics such as clinical forms, wristbands, ink cartridges, needles, stationary stock for office etc and to request further supplies in a timely manner with the line manager. To escalate any complaints received via face or non-face to face relating to clinics with the support of your line manager.
• To provide excellent customer care that demonstrates a caring and responsive approach. To be compassionate and empathetic to the variety of complex physical, emotional, and social needs of the patient group that are seen by the OCE.
• To actively collect, distribute and open all post daily.
• To support the medical team with ad hoc typing requests relating to clinical matters and assist with other duties as requested.
• To support the weekly in-patient ward round meetings as required.
• To take responsibility for DVLA requests received for outpatients and ensure the correct process is followed and requests received are chased accordingly and submitted back to DVLA. To then inform your line manager when the request has been submitted to DVLA so that an invoice can be raised in a timely manner.
• To monitor and reply to any emails in the departments nhs.net mailbox on a regular basis. This will also be applicable to messages received in EPR.
• To upload emails and other clinical documents to EPR via Scan-IT and forward onto the consultant/clinician/administrative teams/individuals as appropriate.
• To register all consultant referrals sent via post, email, EPR message centre or e-RS within 24 hours using revenue cycle in EPR ensuring the correct patient pathway (RTT) is used always maintaining accuracy.
• To check e-RS frequently throughout the day for new GP referrals and register them on revenue cycle in EPR.
• To forward all referrals and relevant documents to the consultants in a timely manner.
• To schedule clinic appointments accurately on revenue cycle in EPR ensuring that the correct RTT status is recorded in accordance with the Trusts 18 weeks guideline and follow department procedures.
• To generate & prepare clinics for each day with a clinic sheets, outcome form & wristbands if required.
• To login to the Attend Anywhere (AA) website for upcoming video consultations and check in patients when they become visible to you in the virtual waiting area. To message the patient on AA if the consultant/clinician is running behind in clinic.
• To close open clinics daily on EPR in real-time if possible, using outcome forms following departmental processes.
• To update patient demographics appropriately whilst adhering to the Trust policies for data protection and patient confidentiality.
• To modify and sign & submit all clinic letters in PowerChart using the correct PowerNote, whilst checking that they have been completed to a high standard, ensuring all addresses and details are correct for all recipients.
• To check hospital transport bookings on the Patient Transport Service (PTS) website daily to make sure that the booking location is correct, and a resource has been allocated. To use instant messenger or call the PTS team if there are any issues with the booking.
• To organise, plan & prioritise own tasks and workload.
• To photocopy, request patients medical notes as required and complete other general office duties as requested by any team as agreed by your line manager.
• To work flexibly, providing cover for reception and other administration posts as required.
• To undertake any other duties required by arrangement from your line manager.
• To be the main point of contact for reporting issues to IM&T on behalf of the office and medical team ensuring that calls are followed up with the support of your line manager.
• To process any annual leave requests from line manager that affect the clinics and updating the medical team outlook calendars, revenue cycle and clinic timetable schedule ensuring accuracy.
• To participate in the recruitment process of new staff.
• To undertake any other duties required by the Patient Pathway Team Lead & Personal Assistant (PA) .
• To monitor, maintain & replenish stock on the PPE stock room in all clinic rooms and place orders as required.
• To monitor and take responsibility for the patient waiting lists and patient pathways using the daily PTL and RTT lists and Revenue Cycle ensuring that that the information is correct on EPR ensuring any issues arising re the waiting time are escalated to your line manager.
• To manage the process of all referrals received via electronic, paper and e-RS ensuring that information is recorded as per the trust processes within 24 hours. To check and update e-RS spreadsheet and update pathway ID to e-RS UBRN
• To manage weekly all work item list lists in in Revenue Cycle.
• To take responsibility in ensuring that all clinics slots are filled and that all patients are scheduled, rebooked, and cancelled appropriately on EPR, are
• To ensure all cancelled clinics are blocked in EPR with appropriate reasons.
• To weekly check that all outpatient clinics are closed within the Trusts agreed timescale and to chase as necessary.
• To send the monthly clinic timetable link to the medical team monthly to ensure that the medical team are clear on which clinics have been booked for them.
• To ensure and have a process in place to check that all clinic letters and spasticity reports have been submitted correctly via PowerChart.

Person Specification

2 for interview/ 0 for no interview

Essential

• 2 for interview/ 0 for no interview

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road

Headington, Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this post is to enable the successful candidate to gain fellow level experience in spinal surgery, whilst providing senior support to the professional team in carrying out its Clinical workload in terms of outpatient clinics, operating lists and ward work.

Over a period of one year we would expect the candidate to gain experience in routine and complex surgery, including trauma and elective practice.

The candidate will also be expected to rapidly engage in management and audit responsibility of the team.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Full Driving License

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification
• FRCS

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Previous spinal experience or fellowship

Experience

Essential

• Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedics with certification. Spinal experience
• Interest in research with publications
• Log book showing spinal experience

Desirable

• Previous spinal fellowship
• Complex spinal surgery experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of spinal fellow in a large teaching hospital.
• Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit.

Desirable

• Management training and experience
• Evidence of previous audit activity

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL:

To administer specialist neuropsychological tests, requiring in-depth knowledge of psychological and statistical principles and the characteristics of particular test administration procedures and their statistical properties, and to make detailed qualitative observations of test behaviour to inform qualified clinical judgment, within a context of clinical supervision by a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

As an integral part of neuropsychological assessment, to simultaneously exercise well-developed manual skills (i.e. accurate manipulation of a wide range of neuropsychological test materials, including physical materials, touch-screen computer tests), in which accuracy is important and it is often necessary to take account of interfering factors (such as patient distractibility, or level of comprehension).

To assist in developing specific plans for formal neuropsychological/psychological intervention/rehabilitation where appropriate, under clinical supervision.

To provide a variety of psychological interventions as part of a treatment plan with individuals, families or carers, under clinical supervision.

To communicate effectively, empathically and clearly with patients, families and carers regarding neuropsychological and psychological matters which will regularly be complicated (such as explanation of neuropsychological principles or abilities and disabilities), and will often be in an emotive atmosphere (such as communicating with patients with life-threatening conditions, traumatic experiences or psychological disorders), and which may require managing difficulties in understanding (such as cognitive deficits), or overcoming communication difficulties with patients, family or carers who are hostile, antagonistic, highly anxious or psychotic etc.

In carrying out the duties of the post, to exercise high levels of mental concentration for prolonged periods (for example in neuropsychological assessments of up to 4+ hours), which can involve significant emotional concentration (for example in working with people/families/carers with life-threatening conditions , or in significant psychological distress), while sitting in a constrained position for extended periods, and also to make use of well-developed manual skills (in for example, manipulation of test materials, as well as keyboard skills, and operation of electronic equipment).

In carrying out the duties of the post, to cope with and manage challenging behaviour occasionally, including verbal abuse and risk of physical aggression (for example from patients with frontal lobe impairment, people with learning disability or chronic and enduring mental illness).

With appropriate training, the post holder will collaborate with qualified Clinical Psychologists to analyse and evaluating assessment results, and subsequently draft responses to referring clinicians.

Recording minutes of Multidisciplinary Team Meetings and assist qualified Clinical Psychologists in presenting psychological opinions in an accessible way to the rest of the MDT.

RESEARCH:

• To undertake research and development activity as a major part of the job (for example on ongoing formal clinical trials), including neuropsychological test administration and other data collection and entry, database management, statistical analysis which may involve problem-solving/judgment, review and summary of multi-faceted scientific literature, and analysis of all these strands in compiling draft research papers for publication. To use computer systems to manage this information and design and produce reports, databases etc. in relation to research projects.
• To undertake audit activity as appropriate, including data collection and recording, information management and analysis, and drafting conclusions as above.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• To take a lead role with the adult neuropsychology assistant psychologist team.
• To be responsible for maintaining stocks of neuropsychological test materials and ordering/re-ordering test materials and resources as necessary.
• To provide back-up administrative support in the department when administrative/secretarial staff are elsewhere, including reception of patients, answering the telephones and routine administrative tasks.
• To plan, organize and prioritise own caseload and other responsibilities and liaise as necessary with other colleagues.
• To contribute as appropriate in service/departmental policy implementation and development (by for example commenting on issues and discussing changes).

To observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources, such as computer, data projection and audio visual equipment, and psychometric test materials.

RISK MANAGEMENT:

The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.

Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

Staff should be familiar with the:

1. Major Incident Policy

2. Fire Policy

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY :

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in psychology (main subject) at 2:1 or above

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical neuropsychology or neurosciences (e.g. MSc Clinical Neuropsychology)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in either an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant Post

Desirable

• Prior experience working in neuropsychology / paediatrics / CAMHS

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to gain the highest standards of orthopaedic radiography and to develop your career within our supportive and friendly department.

You should hold the appropriate BSc qualifications and experience in orthopaedic radiography. In addition, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team.

Please note that this post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

For further information and / or informal visit, please contact Superintendent Radiographer Megan Ciobanu: [email protected] / 01865 738203

Radiology Manager Becky Mann:

[email protected]/01865 738191

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role/service. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Educated to a degree level.
• Recognised qualification in Paediatric Intensive Care
• APLS/EPLS certification
• Teaching and assessing qualification/ mentorship course or equivalent.

Desirable

• Working towards MSc level education.
• APLS/EPLS instructor status
• Leadership module

Experience

Essential

• Current experience as a Band 6 within a Critical Care environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for high standards of individualised Critical care/family centred care.
• Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of a sister/charge nurse working in intensive care.
• Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources.
• Evidence of developing an aspect of Paediatric Critical Care nursing practice.

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings.
• Evidence of local/national representation.
• Experience of team management.
• Evidence of managing change from a personal and leadership level.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates the potential for leadership.

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills.

Other

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Resilient and proactive under pressure.

Desirable

• Ability to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit programmes.

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint a part time assistant patient pathway administrator to join our friendly team within Ophthalmology. The post will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in the West Wing.

This post is crucial to the on-going development of the Ophthalmology service and would suit a candidate who has excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be expected to liaise with staff and colleagues at all levels. You will have proven administration skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload to tight deadlines. You will need to demonstrate initiative and flexibility in your approach and be able to work in a pressurised and busy environment. The successful candidate will also manage each patients pathway in a timely and efficient manner.

Knowledge of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record System (EPR) and knowledge of elective access standards would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

This position requires the demonstration of strong organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as being a team member. If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to join our team then we would encourage you to apply.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Good general level of education (e.g. 5 GCSEs/BTEC grade C or above or equivalent) including Maths & English

Desirable

• IT Qualifications/EPR Trained

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Relevant administrative experience

Desirable

• Previous experience within the NHS/public sector

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide a ward-based clinical pharmacy service according to Trust agreed standards including:

Confirmation of the patients medication history

Medicines reconciliation and clinical screening

Advise on dosage, side-effects, cautions and monitoring required

Advise on administration of medicines

Appropriate and clear endorsing of prescriptions to ensure safe practice

Monitor the effect and appropriateness of medication

Education of patients on their medication

Involvement in discharge planning and provision of discharge medication

1. To provide clinical pharmacy cover to other ward areas within the team on a reciprocal basis.

1. To ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policies, standard operating procedures and medicines legislation.

1. To monitor medicine use within the ward area. This includes recording of significant clinical interventions and risk management including:

Participation in investigating clinical incidents

Recording significant clinical incidents/near misses

Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation and local policies

1. To use available information to influence prescribers and ensure the most cost-effective choice of therapy.

1. To participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings or out-patient clinics as appropriate in order to provide pharmaceutical advice to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.

1. To liaise with external agencies to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply to patients e.g. Baxter, Homecare companies etc, where appropriate.

1. To participate in ward-based clinical audits and the development and implementation of treatment protocols and guidelines for use of medicines within the clinical area.

1. To tutor and supervise rotational pharmacists undertaking the clinical diploma, following formal accreditation as a tutor by Cardiff University, or other university and to tutor other pharmacists and pre-registration students in the clinical area.

1. To act as a role model and mentor for clinical pharmacy.

1. To develop personal practice research in accordance with the Trust and pharmacy strategy.

1. To contribute to local, national and international specialist interest groups and conferences/meetings.

1. To become a non-medical prescriber as appropriate.

1. To work as a non-medical prescriber in the oncology & haematology directorate to prescribe medications safely and effectively in line with their scope of practice for patients requiring therapeutic medications and treatments, utilising local or organisational guidelines, national guidelines, and adhering to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and GPhC Prescribing Standards after the approval from the Trusts respective Non-Medical Prescribing Lead.

1. To provide teaching for the pharmacy and directorate teams as required.

1. To act as knowledge base/resource for the specialist area and to keep up to date with current trends and research in the specialist area.

1. Together with the rest of the members of the clinical pharmacy team to support the strategic developments of the service e.g. electronic prescribing, improved discharge processes, accredited technician checking etc.

1. To actively contribute to the planning and efficient co-ordination of clinical pharmacy initiatives including discharge planning, prescribing protocols, pharmacists on consultant ward rounds etc.

1. To contribute to and implement the clinical governance plans of the clinical area and the pharmacy clinical governance plans.

Oncology & Haematology Directorate Service

1. To clinically screen all SACT and supportive medication prescriptions (including oral, injectable and clinical trial drugs) according to locally agreed standards, following a period of competency-based training and assessment.
2. To be accredited in the appropriate aspects of handling intrathecal SACTs e.g. screening, issuing etc. within the recommendations of current legislation.
3. To be involved in the development, maintenance, and review of cancer chemotherapy and supportive care drug protocols defined by the SACT Operational Group and multidisciplinary teams. This includes prescribing protocols and drug administration guidelines.
4. To contribute to the development of the Trust cancer information systems in accordance with agreed objectives with the Consultant Cancer Pharmacist.

1. To be involved in the preparation of new drug submissions for the Trust Medicines Management and Therapeutics Committee (MMTC) with Consultant colleagues. To provide resources to ensure safe implementation of new technology into clinical practice.

1. To assist with review of sections of the Trust formulary relevant to the specialist area.

1. To be involved in the implementation of relevant local, network and national standards including service guidelines and technology appraisals produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

1. To be involved with the pharmacy set up of cancer clinical trials, including phase I, II, and III trials in line with current legislation. To support the pharmacy clinical trials team. This includes supporting the clinical trial work of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Research Unit, Medical Research Council and National Cancer Research Network.

1. To act as an Authorised Pharmacist in the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit (CTASU). This will involve supervising the aseptic process and releasing products that have been prepared in CTASU in accordance with the CTASU Pharmaceutical Quality System. For this part of the role you will be professionally responsible to the Accountable Pharmacist for CTASU.

1. To be involved with supporting advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) in the unit, and to ensure the multidisciplinary team follow appropriate procedures for handling ATMPs.

1. To attend and contribute to Cancer Pharmacy Team Meetings.

Professional Role

1. To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

1. To be professionally accountable for actions and advice.

1. To use experience and clinical judgment to assist in problem-solving and troubleshooting within the Pharmacy department.

1. To give professional support to the site operational managers.

1. To be aware of training and competency assessment of pre-registration pharmacist trainees, diploma pharmacists and student pharmacy technicians and participate in their training and competency assessment as required.

1. To support the dispensaries by participating in screening and checking prescriptions and dispensed items at a mutually convenient time as part of a rota.

1. To participate in weekend and bank holiday working according to rota.

1. Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

1. To participate in any future 7 day working patterns should the pharmacy department change its current working practices.

See job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to a degree level (4-year MPharm or equivalent) and Pharmacist registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Membership of British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) or other specialist interest group
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Accredited tutor for a postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
• Accredited non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Quality improvement, service evaluation or audit
• Communicating complex information via multiple methods to a variety of receipients
• Experience of working as a clinical pharmacist
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of teaching and tutoring

Desirable

• Experience of clinically screening SACT prescriptions with BOPA Compassly accreditations.
• Experience of preparing budgetary reports for clinical areas
• Involvement in a pharmacist led outpatient clinic
• Experience of practice research
• Involvement in developing a service
• Experience of developing drug protocols /contributing to formulary development

Personal Skills

Essential

• Problem identification and solving skills
• Well organised
• Good Time Management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity and tolerance
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Team worker
• Must demonstrate flexibility in working practices
• Must be assertive
• Capable of working under pressure
• Must show commitment
• Able to make decisions
• Ability to travel to all sites including the use of public transport

Desirable

• Demonstrable awareness of current cancer issues, such as administration of intrathecal SACT and the Manual of Cancer Quality Measures
• Demonstrable awareness of financial pressures
• Publication / conference presentations
• Excellent Clinical Prioritisation
• Evidence of balancing conflicting priorities

Technical Skills

Essential

• Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
• Advanced keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience using electronic prescribing 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).

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This roles workload is split between the Human Milk Bank and Neonatal Milk Kitchen the responsibilities for each are detailed below.

Job Summary

To be responsible for carrying out the pasteurisation of donated milk in accordance with the latest update of NICE Guidelines and to local policy and procedure for pasteurisation.

To take responsibility for maintaining accurate records of pasteurisation as per standing Human Milk Bank (HMB) procedures

Liaise and communicate effectively with HMB Manager on all matters relating to the pasteurisation processes of Human Milk.

Responsible for and maintaining inputting all pasteurisation details into thee-Delphyn tracking system.

Maintain a full audit trail for the Human Milk Bank service and provide data as required.

To ensure that the expressing/sterilising rooms are fully stocked with washing up liquid, bottles and cardboard trays.

To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the expressing and sterilising rooms.

To safely prepare milk feeds daily for all babies across the Newborn care Unit

To ensure the safe storage and use of breastmilk across Newborn care.

• Each morning inspect each freezers temperature readings to establish that temperature levels are within acceptable ranges and move milk from any faulty/broken down equipment into another freezer and report faults to HMB manager.
• Ensure all equipment is functional prior to the commencement of the pasteurisation process.
• Ensure preparation area is cleaned at appropriate intervals
• Wear protective clothing including cap, gown and gloves during processing cycles as stated in the HMB policy and food hygiene regulations.
• Pasteurise milk following NICE guideline CG93 (latest update) and local policy variations.
• Defrost, decant, and regularly mix milk during bottling procedures under hygienic conditions.
• Scan the milk bottles into the computer system at various steps throughout the pasteurisation process and during milk preparation.
• Collect three samples from each batch of milk bottled for microbiology testing and nutritional analysis and post pasteurisation as planned.
• Record data of pasteurisation, donor name, dates of milk expression, volume processed and batch number of each mothers milk in the pasteurisation book as each individual batch is prepared.
• Prepare milk analysis equipment and record the values of each batch.
• Following the bottling and pasteurisation of milk ensure that all bottles are correctly labelled.
• Maintain accurate records of all pasteurised cycles following local HMB Standard Operational Procedure (SOP)
• Record and file all processing data at the end of each day in the appropriate files
• Stock up pasteurisation room in preparation for the next pasteurisation day.
• Stock rotate freezers as necessary to ensure oldest milk is used first.
• Ensure freezers are regularly defrosted and cleaned.
• Maintain health, safety and security and report any concerns.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the Trust as required and alert staff immediately if replenishment stock is required.
• Assist the Human milk bank manager with any duties she may require you to undertake.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Help assist with enrolling new donors and answer any mums questions in the managers absence.
• Supports the safe transportation of milk from the milk bank to neonatal units in our network ensuring the cold chain is maintained throughout.
• Supports a quality controlled human milk bank by using Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) in all processes which is reviewed regularly and encompasses all aspects of the milk bank processes.
• Ensure the safe and verifiable storage and pasteurisation of human milk in accordance with nationally recognized guidelines including the validation, calibration, maintenance of all equipment and recording of this.
• Coordinate microbiological sampling of donor milk, ensure all results are recorded correctly and seek clarification where results are significantly out with suspected contamination or are unusual.
• Stock rotate milk that has passed screening and discard failed milk.
• Have clear processes for batch recall if required and review processes for

To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the milk kitchen.

To safely calculate and prepare milk feeds daily.

To ensure that breast milk is used and stored safely.

To be able to use the e-delphyn system safely.

To monitor and document the temperatures of all fridges and freezers that store milk across the newborn care unit.

To maintain records of donor breastmilk usage

To liaise with the dieticians when specialised formulas and additives are required.

To liaise and support the feeding team regarding breast milk use.

To monitor supply levels of maternal and donated breast milk.

To liaise with the nursing team regarding milk supplies

To monitor and rotate supplies of formula.

Be responsible for ensuring adequate stock of milk related items.

To clean and defrost all fridges and freezers used to store milk.

To prepare milk for discharge.

To make up colostrum packs for mothers.

To ensure availability of expressing kits and replenishing stock. This would include kits, bottle brushes, leaflets and sterilising bags.

To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the expressing and sterilising rooms.

To ensure that the expressing/sterilising rooms are fully stocked with washing up liquid, bottles and cardboard trays.

To always maintain patient confidentiality and act professionally

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of UKAMB and experience of working within a health care/ food setting
• Knowledge of NICE Guidelines (GC93)2010 of the Operation of a Human Milk Bank Service.
• Experience in food preparation

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Conversant with the Baby Friendly guidelines and WHO codes of Practice.
• Knowledge of NCT/LLL/ or equivalent breastfeeding experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details, in order to fully understand the requirements of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Professional Registration

Essential

• NMC registration (Child branch or RN with significant paediatric experience)
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
• Post-registration specialist paediatric critical care education (Level 2/3)
• Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification (e.g., SLiP/Practice Assessor)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent

Desirable

• Master's level study or working towards
• Leadership or management qualification / accredited training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience in paediatric nursing
• Significant experience in Paediatric Critical Care (Level 2 care minimum)
• Experience coordinating complex or long-stay discharges
• Experience working with MDTs, community teams, and external agencies
• In-depth understanding of PCC Levels of Care
• Comprehensive knowledge of discharge planning and patient flow
• Understanding of national PCC standards, ODN functions, ICS structures
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, risk management
• Experience supervising and supporting staff and teams

Desirable

• Experience working across systems/ICBs/ODNs
• Experience developing guidelines, pathways, or nurse-led initiatives
• Experience leading or chairing MDT meetings/case conferences
• Experience in transition (neonatal->paediatrics; paediatrics->adult)
• Knowledge of SORT/specialist paediatric transport processes
• Knowledge of commissioning, continuing care, SEND pathways
• Experience in service improvement, audit, quality initiatives

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to convey complex or sensitive information with empathy, experience working in emotionally charged/highly sensitive situations
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills; able to prioritise and escalate to resolve flow and capacity decisions
• Ability to advocate for children, young people, and families
• Confident IT literacy including electronic patient records
• Teaching, coaching, and staff development skills
• Experience managing complaints or investigations
• Ability to participate in audit, benchmarking, complex data collection and analysis
• Ability to develop and evaluate pathways or policies

Desirable

• Experience leading / co-ordinating multi-agency meetings

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients and their families and carers at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
• Able to proactively support colleagues in the delivery of care commensurate with Trust values and behaviours

Personal Qualities and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly across BOB ICS and TVW PCC ODN areas, travelling independently across sites
• Committed to professional development and high standards of practice.
• Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in the specific practice area
• Being self-aware and able to accept constructive criticism to allow learning and development
• A positive role model with an enthusiastic disposition.
• Resilient under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to represent the service at regional/national forums

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in line with the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.

To work as an integral part of the team ensuring a high-quality service to patient.

To support ward staff in the delivery of protected patient mealtimes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• Basic food hygiene qualification
• NVQ or equivalent in cleaning and support services

desirable

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a housekeeping /domestic role
• Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment

essential

Essential

• Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and have confidence to act on these effectively
• Ability to read and understand written instruction
• Ability to communicate using good verbal and written English
• Has the physical ability to effectively perform the duties of the post
• Ability to work under own initiative to achieve set target

Desirable

Desirable

• Presentable, Approachable, Flexible
• Work independently, using own initiative, accepts feedback positively
• Positive attitude and positive image
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Drive and determination to see things through
• Identify and resolve causes of conflict or resistance, logical
• Reflects systematically on their performance and modifies behaviour accordingly
• Flexible, adaptable in changing circumstances,
• Demonstrates personal confidence

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton General Hospital

Watts House

Banbury

OX16 9AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The electrical assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of a safe, responsive and compliant electrical maintenance service across all Oxford University Hospitals sites. Working as part of the Estates and Facilities team, the post holder undertakes planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, minor installation works and emergency repairs to ensure that engineering services remain operational and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical systems and associated building services in accordance with Trust policies, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), British Standards and statutory regulations.
• Assist with the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical infrastructure, including lighting, emergency lighting, small power, nurse call systems and other essential engineering services.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, identify faults and carry out repairs or escalate complex issues to the appropriate competent person or team leader.
• Support the delivery of statutory maintenance programmes, ensuring that engineering systems remain safe, reliable and compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with electrical installations, enabling works and minor projects under the supervision of qualified electrical staff.
• Complete maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, job dockets and timesheets accurately using the Trust's maintenance management systems.
• Work collaboratively with other estates trades and contractors to deliver an integrated maintenance service across all hospital sites.
• Prioritise workloads to meet changing operational demands and maintain high standards of safety, quality and customer service.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), tools and equipment and comply with safe systems of work, risk assessments and Trust health and safety policies.
• Participate in estates inspections, audits and quality assurance activities, identifying opportunities for service improvement and supporting continuous compliance.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, contractors and colleagues, providing updates on maintenance activities while minimising disruption to clinical services.
• Participate in the Trust's out-of-hours on-call rota and work overtime when required to respond to emergency situations and maintain critical engineering services.
• Support colleagues across the Estates and Facilities Department, assisting other engineering disciplines where appropriate to ensure an efficient and resilient maintenance service.
• Undertake mandatory training and continuous professional development to maintain technical competence and support the evolving needs of the service.
• Promote the Trust's values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence,ensuring all work contributes to a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Recognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 2 or approved equivalent training in Electrical/Engineering
• NC/HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g.: Fire Alarms, Small Power, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, standby power systems, BMS, Nurse Call Systems, Facilities Management Software etc.)

Desirable

• Trained in Health & Safety, i.e. First Aid, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc
• Registration with approved organisations, i.e. UK Register of Electricians, JIB Schemes, Gas Safe, etc.
• Member of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e. IHEEM, HEFMA, CIBSE, IET etc
• Experience across several of the HTM's acting as either a CP or AP
• Full Driving Licence

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of maintenance methodologies
• Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation
• Specialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining
• Must be multi-skilled in Electrical Trades
• Experience of working within and developing a 'safe system of work'

Desirable

• Experience in working in a similar role
• Good knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineering

Specific Skills

Essential

• Highly organised
• Able to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgement
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to apply the knowledge, experience and judgement necessary to demonstrate, in a practical sense, the safe operation and maintenance of specific systems/equipment
• Able to demonstrate the analytical skills and judgement required to identify/diagnose a range of defects and failures in relation to specific systems/equipment and what actions to take, where the information sources may be complicated and/or conflicting
• Ability to make sound judgements with regard to operational safety when in lone worker situation or when put under pressure by the situation or other workers
• Proactive, self-motivated
• Team worker

Desirable

• Ability to carry out electrical inspection and testing
• Ability to carry out repairs to electrical installations
• Ability to interpret, adjust and monitor various BMS systems
• Ability to work on nurse call systems
• Committed to improving efficiency and environmental protection.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to use small tools and carry out fine adjustments to building services on a regular basis
• Able to carry out routine and emergency maintenance on engineering and building systems on a routine basis
• Able to concentrate on complex issues and work with detailed information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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