Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education, including GCSE English grade "C" or above, or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Significant experience in a role which combines administration and working with the public, preferably in the NHS or similar.
• Knowledge / experience of computer systems

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent customer care skills, including ability to use judgement, tact & diplomacy
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience of prioritising own workload in a highly pressured working environment
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Ability to successfully manage and resolve difficult situations
• Excellent telephone manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Effective interpersonal skills, to liaise and negotiate with people/staff at all levels
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in the use of windows based applications
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of record keeping
• Experience of using own initiative to help solve a problem or improve a service
• Experience of team working

Other Requirements

Essential

• Positive approach to service needs
• Reliable
• Polite

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

wellhouse lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, English and Science - Grade A* to C (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 or Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) - relevant optional units or ability to study for these.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a drug manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy production unit preparing aseptic products

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Basic numeracy skills - the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Understanding of the importance to accurately follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
• Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight.
• Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines
• Competent in the use of basic office computer programs

Desirable

• Competent in the use of pharmacy manufacturing computer systems
• Understanding of the issues in handling materials which are hazardous

Others

Essential

• Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays when required.
• Working with hazardous materials with appropriate PPE

Desirable

• Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing, such as sterile gowns, hoods, boots, masks and gloves.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and work on own.
• Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station for periods of time
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and handle materials safely.

Desirable

• Ability to maintain own professional standards, and support colleagues to do the same

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES1.1 Observe Departmental and Trust policies, protocols and working guidelines toensure high standards of clinical nursing care are achieved.1.2 Provide information, counselling and health advice to patients with contraceptionand sexual health needs.1.3 To maintain high standards of care for the prevention, treatment andmanagement of sexually transmitted infections including HIV.1.4 Independently manage asymptomatic and non-complex symptomatic patientswithin the clinic and outreach settings.1.5 Independently examine patients and perform specific techniques as necessary,e.g venepuncture, speculum insertion, proctoscope insertion, perform bimanualexamination.1.6 Provide nurse led clinics, which necessitate skills and competencies withinadvanced practice guidelines and patient group directions.1.7 Process specimens and samples to achieve an investigation outcome and/ordiagnosis as per BASHH and FSRH standards.1.8 Competent delivery of clinical skills relevant to reproductive health, or workingtowards, e.g. initiate all methods of hormonal contraception including sub-dermalimplants and intrauterine device.1.9 To keep up to date with current issues in sexual health and contraception anddevelop clinical competence.1.10 Exercise clinical judgement in all aspects of clinical care
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS 2.1 Assist patients in navigating sexual health and contraception services to meettheir own care needs.2.2 Work independently or working towards the confines of Patient Group Directions or Non-Medical Prescribingwhen supplying and administering medication to appropriate patients.2.3 Understand and support adherence to treatments and care programmes.2.4 Form a sound understanding of both hospital based services and communityagencies to facilitate continuity of care.2.5 To recognise and act upon abnormal patient results within an agreed frameworkor with the medical team in order to recall patients as necessary and facilitateearly intervention for health-related problems2.6 To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication andcollaborative approach to patient care.2.7 Play a proactive role in facilitating a young persons clinic, explicitly consideringguidance such as Fraser guidelines in the assessment of the patients capacityto provide valid consent. To also possess the ability to recognise any potentialchild safeguarding issues and act appropriately Management
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT 3.1 To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensurethat these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff,within own management reasonability. 3.2 To participate in the writing and introduction/implementation of policies, protocols,Patient Group Directives and patient information leaflets.3.3 To be aware of local and national changes within sexual health.3.4. Keep senior colleagues informed of significant clinical events or development.3.5 Liaise with other departments, both within the trust and outside.
4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES4.1 Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to Trust policy andprocedures.4.2 To participate in the monitoring and control of the use of resources withinbudgetary limits. 4.3 To participate in developing the financial awareness of the team so thatindividual staff contribute to the efficient use of resources.4.4 To be responsible for ordering pharmacy stock teaching.
5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING5.1 Supervise and develop junior staff or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care.5.2 Ensure that all staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out caredelegated to them.5.3. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication andcollaborative approach to patient care.5.4 To be responsible for the management and appraisal of lower band staff. Financialresponsibilities.5.5 Teach pre and post registered students as appropriate. 5.6 Participate in on-going education programmes and attend in-service trainingprogrammes as required. 5.7 Participate in and develop Health Education teaching5.8 Help with induction of new staff Personal Work at all times within the NMC code of conduct
6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES6.1 Maintain detailed accurate, legible and contemporaneous records. All entries tobe signed and dated in black ink. 6.2 Complete statistical returns when required.6.2 To be aware of North Middlesex NHS policy on safe handling of medicines.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 7.1 Participate in research as requested. 7.2 To participate with Clinical Governance, quality assurance, standing setting, auditand appraisal.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1)
• Educated to 1st degree level
• Recognised post registration qualification in Contraception and Sexual Health at degree or diploma level or willingness to complete
• Experience of providing care and treatment to patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs
• General post registration experience and current integrated sexual health experience required
• Provision of medication under patient group direction
• Counselling and provision of contraception
• Microscopy and Cryotherapy

Desirable

• Master's degree
• Non-Medical Prescriber/Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Experience/training in Sexual Health and Contraception including Subdermal Implant and Intrauterine Device

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to develop higher level clinical skills in the assessment, treatment and management of patients attending with sexual health and contraceptive needs
• Highly developed communication skills
• Developed teaching and assessing skills
• Demonstrates the ability to influence others, share ideas and utilise feedback effectively
• Computer and IT skills
• Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable towards service needs.
• Willing to work across all network integrated sexual health sites.

Desirable

• Ability to insert and remove subdermal implants
• Ability to insert and remove intrauterine device
• Demonstrates the ability to critique, interpret and utilise research information effectively
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret and utilise numerical and financial information

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and patient-centered
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Organized and able to prioritize workload effectively
• Adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Confident decision-maker

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Enfield Sexual Health clinicsl

Enfield

EN2 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge and professional proficiency in the use of; Outlook package - Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet Cerner Compucare IRRIS CRIS PACS EPR EDRM

Desirable

• Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development e.g. certificate in medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working in a front of house customer facing, sales driven call centre or sales teams in the private healthcare sector
• Experience and proven record of successful interaction and liaison with all levels of staff
• Understanding of the requirements regarding patient confidentiality
• Experience of managing and prioritising own workload, working to deadlines and working under pressure
• Experience in working within return on investment led sales oriented services/teams
• Substantial experience of dealing with the public
• Substantial experience in a customer service environment
• Understanding of best practice in customer service environments

Skills and personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to support service development and improvement
• Highly numerate and Comfortable discussing payment requirements with payers
• Able to work under pressure to meet conflicting demands
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to take complex information and disseminate and cascade to staff and patients
• Effective communication and use of interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels, including ability to use tact, diplomacy and persuasiveness.
• Highly numerate and Comfortable discussing payment requirements with payers
• IT competent user of appropriate systems; Outlook package - Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet Cerner Compucare IRRIS CRIS PACS EPR EDRM
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to deal with and manage conflict
• High level organisational skills and ability to manage workload
• Analytical ability for the production and interpretation of reports
• Team worker
• An ability to support service development and improvement

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Calm and positive disposition
• Able to use own initiative
• Self-motivated
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Able to work under pressure to meet conflicting demands
• Diplomatic
• Ability to work positively and effectively within a team
• Attention to detail
• Flexible (post holder will be required to work shifts
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels and disciplines

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As shown in person specifications for both the band 4 and band 5 roles. If you are successful at being shortlisted you be interviewed and assessed for the grade being offered.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Registered with the GPhC

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to dispense accurately.
• Demonstrate ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medication.
• Experience/knowledge of the principles of stock control.
• Experience of working in an NHS hospital environment.
• Computer literate including Microsoft software products.

Desirable

• Previous experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting
• Previous assessable experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy computer system.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to provide a sensitive and professional service to patients \ patient families and healthcare professionals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including written English

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to meet deadlines when requested

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As shown in person specifications for both the band 4 and band 5 roles. If you are successful at being shortlisted you be interviewed and assessed for the grade being offered.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).**

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Registered with the GPhC

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to dispense accurately.
• Demonstrate ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medication.
• Experience/knowledge of the principles of stock control.
• Experience of working in an NHS hospital environment.
• Computer literate including Microsoft software products.

Desirable

• Previous experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting
• Previous assessable experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy computer system.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to provide a sensitive and professional service to patients \ patient families and healthcare professionals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including written English

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to meet deadlines when requested

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Shared Commitments

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Membership of Special Interest group
• Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a broad rotational post, including work with respiratory patients
• Experience with complex discharge planning

Desirable

• Experience of working at band 6 level
• Experience of student or therapy assistant supervision
• Experience of working in intensive care

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to document information accurately.
• Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Ability to participate in weekend, bank-holiday rota.
• Evidence of teaching and supervision skills.
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literate
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Able to display transdisciplary working competencies across Occupational therapy
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including involvement in audit and research

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current occupational therapy or practice in relevant area.
• Evidence of working within Evidence Based Practice.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation.
• Knowledge of current NHS and local issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care and support more junior staff to do likewise.

2.To be able to analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate this into your assessment in order to identify goals, develop a treatment plan and deliver patient centred care.

3.To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using clinical reasoning skills and a variety of assessment techniques to provide an accurate analysis of their condition.

4.To deliver effective, evidence-based occupational therapy treatment that is modified to reflect the patients on-going needs.

5.To actively participate in the planning of complex discharges.

CLINICAL/SERVICE DELIVERY

1.To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of occupational therapy treatment and care delivered to the patient.

2.To be responsible for maintaining evidence based clinical practice both for self and band five occupational therapy /support worker members of the team under supervision.

3.To be able to motivate and encourage patients with a range of conditions to work with treatment programmes and work towards treatment goals.

4.To organise and lead family meetings and case conferences as required in order to facilitate realistic goal setting and appropriate discharge planning.

OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1.To ensure that appropriate risk assessment/management occurs within designated area, reporting back to senior.

2.To work on any of the Trust sites as requested.

3.To use information technology to communicate assessment and treatment results to relevant disciplines and produce letters and reports as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service needs and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise, on a day-to-day basis. To assist band 5 occupational therapists / support worker staff to do likewise.

2.To be responsible in the day-to-day supervision and allocation of work to less experienced occupational therapists and support workers within the clinical team.

**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**

Person Specification

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current occupational therapy or practice in relevant area.
• Evidence of working within Evidence Based Practice.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
• Knowledge of current NHS and local issues

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work under pressure
• Able to document information accurately
• Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to participate in weekend, bank-holiday rota
• Evidence of teaching and supervision skills.
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literate
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Able to display transdisciplinary working competencies across Occupational therapy
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including involvement in audit and research

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a broad rotational post, including work with respiratory patients
• Experience with complex discharge planning

Desirable

• Experience of working at band 6 level
• Experience of student or therapy assistant supervision
• Experience of working in intensive care

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Membership of Special Interest group
• Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared Commitments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our acute services are predominantly delivered from our major sites at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London, Barnet General Hospital in Barnet , Chase Farm Hospital and North Middlesex Hospital based in Enfield. All are served by excellent public transport links and have onsite parking or nearby off site free parking.

**If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert**

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located to the right).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident employer and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note, you must have at least 6 months experience as a Doctor in an NHS setting in order to proceed with joining our Bank.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Person Specification

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's Shared Commitments

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibilty

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• As applicable to grade, evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with patients o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Good clinical care
• Maintaining good medical practice
• Good relationships and communication with patients
• Good working relationships with colleagues
• Good teaching and training
• Professional behaviour and probity
• Delivery of good acute clinical care

Fitness to Practice

Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 8
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.
• Demonstrates appropriate technical competence with potential for developing strong/complex clinical/diagnostic skills e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history- taking
• Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit, research and evidence-based practice, with potential to contribute to research
• Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
• Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand.
• Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
• Capacity to establish good working relations with others
• Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind.
• Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
• Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help.
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions.
• Understands importance & impact of information systems

Desirable

• Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye coordination, dexterity visuospatial awareness
• Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements , e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: o Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others o Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research

Commitment to Speciality

Essential

• Realistic insight into specialty.
• Demonstrates self- awareness and commitment to personal & professional development.
• Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self-directed learning & reflective/analytical approach to practice.

Probity

Essential

• Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all. Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, children's rights, confidentiality & consent.
• Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS employee

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free, Barnet, Chase Farm & North Middlesex

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for assessing, planning and implementingpatient care, whilst ensuring that the Trusts World class Care values aremet

Maintain a safe environment in the ward/department with particularreference to infection control and the safety and welfare of patients,visitors and other staff members

Provide 1:1 specialist care to individual patients (when required)Maintain care records and other relevant documentation adhering toNMC/Trust record keeping legislation, guidelines and policy

Maintain patient confidentiality

Prioritise own workload and meet set deadlines

Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence based practice and research

Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients and their carers

Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedures

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience

Essential

• 6 months experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, or possess a nationally recognised preceptorship qualification
• Knowledge and experience of working with patients experiencing mental health problems in an inpatient setting
• To have the experience of providing 1:1 care to individual patients as necessary
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to identify actual and potential risks
• Interest in learning and developing advanced practical and clinical skills relevant to the specialty
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Can demonstrate a good understanding of good customer care
• Knowledge/understanding of basic organisational skills
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and evidence based practice
• Maintain accurate, appropriate records, in line with NMC guidelines
• Safe administration and disposal of drugs

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Positive, professional and polite
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• IT literate
• Able to communicate effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary team, and to be responsible for the total care of the patient

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

He/she is expected to teach unqualified staff.

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriatelywith all key members of the multi-disciplinary team andservice users related patients

Person Specification

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust's Shared Commitments

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration (adult)

Experience

Essential

• 18 months experience as staff Nurse
• Recent clinical experience in General Medical/Surgical and Elderly care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Knowledge of acutely unwell adult patients
• Interest in learning and developing advancing practical and clinical skills relevant to the specialty
• Good communication skills
• Can demonstrate a good understanding of good customer care
• Knowledge/understanding of basic organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work shifts and internal rotation to night duty
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Positive, professional and polite
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• IT literate
• Good attendance history

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide epilepsy specialist nursing advice, education, and leadership within the speciality.

To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals .

To work within the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of optimal care throughout all aspects of the patients care pathway and in all clinical settings.

Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this specialist service to develop and demonstrate autonomy in advanced practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the cohort of patients within the specialist service.

Delivery of high-quality patient care, acting as nursing role model for nursing practice across the speciality and Trust.

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child Branch.
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent
• Level 3 child protection training
• Evidence of continuing professional development within specialty
• Relevant Degree in nursing or equivalent

Desirable

• Master's degree or workings towards this.
• Nurse prescribing qualification.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of participation in service development and implementation of change
• Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specialist care.
• Extensive Paediatric nursing experience, including working with children and young people
• Evidence of nursing epilepsy patients within the acute setting and management awareness
• A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation and training .
• Awareness of Epilepsy 12
• Ability to manage change, both personally and as a facilitator.
• Computer literate: able to use MS Office packages and manage databases.
• Awareness of current NHS issues and pressures.
• Awareness of issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives.
• Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting.
• Management/organisational/prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently.
• Safeguarding children's experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Ability to recognise the contribution of MDT staffing.
• Ability to lead change and innovations in specialist practice.
• Epilepsy PET course 1,2 & 3 (or working towards)
• Completion of the non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive Paediatric nursing experience.
• Extensive experience of working with inpatients/outpatients relevant to the speciality.
• Experience of teaching on formal and informal education programmes/conferences/presentations.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Recent experience of audit.

Desirable

• Experience of nurse led clinics.
• Clinical supervision experience.
• Experience in research.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Kind and respectful to patients, families and staff.
• Self-motivated and able to influence and empower others to deliver safe, patient-focused care in specialist practice.
• Act as a role model to lead the way in specialist care.
• Ability to innovate and create flexible working practices.
• Leadership and persuasive skills.
• Demonstrable evidence of being able and being willing to understand values of respect, kindness, excellence, and safety, with behaviours which reinforce these values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development in communications/PR

Experience

Essential

• Experience creating, editing and publishing clear, engaging content for a range of audiences and communication channels.
• Experience supporting the delivery of communications projects, campaigns, events or other coordinated activities within agreed timescales.
• Experience building effective working relationships with stakeholders and adapting communications approaches to meet their needs.

Desirable

• Experience working in a communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or stakeholder engagement environment.
• Experience working within the NHS, wider public sector, or another large and complex organisation.
• Experience supporting media activity such as filming or interview requests.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible content.
• Strong organisational and workload management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

Desirable

• Ability to use digital communications tools such as content management systems, email marketing platforms and social media management software.
• Skills in multimedia content creation, including photography, video editing, graphic design or basic design software.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of communications principles and best practice, including audience-focused content creation and channel selection.
• Knowledge of accessibility, inclusion and equality considerations in communications.
• Knowledge of how audience insight, feedback and performance information can be used to improve communications activity.

Desirable

• Knowledge of digital communications, content design principles and communications evaluation methods.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Pond Street

Hampstead,

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

Responsibility for Management & Leadership

1.To lead the recruitment, induction, training and development of the research and development (R&D) finance team

2.To provide professional leadership for the R&D finance team and as line manager to effectively plan and manage the workload of direct reports to ensure the operational needs of R&D and strategic needs of the trust are met.

3.To provide operational management, set objectives and priorities and to motivate and appraise staff.

4.Proactively develop the R&D finance team through on-the-job training, professional academic studies and other approaches such as ensuring all team members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan, mentoring and opportunities for career development as appropriate.

5.To provide financial leadership and present highly complex financial information to the senior staff within the R&D function.

Responsibility for Information Management

1.To develop and maintain integrated financial performance reports including analysis of trends and forecasts.

2.To ensure appropriate variance analysis and forecasts are produced to facilitate monthly review of financial performance by the director of R&D, clinical R&D theme directors and head of corporate finance within deadlines.

3.To coordinate the provision of financial reports and analysis and to support the Head of Finance, Director of R&D and clinical R&D theme directors in the production of financial reports to the Executive Team, Trust Board, trust regulators and research funders.

4.To manage the provision of financial management information, analysis and advice to the directors and senior managers within the R&D function.

5.To work collaboratively to improve the effectiveness of accounting systems where pertaining to the management and recovery of R&D income, working closely with the R&D director and head and deputy head of corporate finance.

Financial Responsibilities

1.To provide professional and expert financial guidance to R&D directors, senior managers and budget holders as required.

2.To lead on the budget setting process for the entire R&D directorate ensuring this is achieved within agreed timescales and is complete, accurate and relevant.

3.Leading onthe processes for the R&D finance teams input to the Trusts financial forecast, business planning, CIP monitoring and budgeting cycles.

4.To lead on all internal and external directorate budgetary reporting including but not limited to: reporting to budget holders, themes/directorates, the trust board, NIHR/CRN NT and the DHSC. The post holder will be expected to review the reporting needs of R&D on a regular basis and undertake work as necessary to meet new or changing information needs.

5.To be responsible for managing the Trusts monthly budget reporting cycle through the General Ledger, ensuring that accurate and timely budgetary control information is circulated to all budget holders in line with agreed reporting deadlines.

For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification analytical financial management experience
• Successful experience of managing teams including experience of leading management accounting Teams
• Experience of managing budget setting in large and highly complex Organisations
• Experience of producing financial monitoring reports to Senior Management/Directors for large and highly complex organisation
• Experienced in use of systems (initially Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and to identify what can be produced from other financial systems
• Knowledge and experience of financial systems
• Experience in design of new processes and implementation of these processes in line with IFRS
• Experience of Research Finance and managing various streams of funding
• Excellent experience of reconciliation and improvements to maintaining transparency in the ledger

Desirable

• Experience of managing and developing financial management teams
• NHS financial management experience
• Acute hospital financial management experience
• Experience of writing official documents like policies and SOPs for wider audience
• Experience of presenting internally and externally highly complex topics and ability to explain to non-finance professionals.
• Ability to think outside of the box and through ideas implement continuous improvement

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA)
• Masters Degree or equivalent experience
• Expert knowledge gained through specialist training or experience
• Evidence of maintaining and developing technical accounting expertise and of staying up to date with current accounting rules since qualification

Desirable

• First time accountancy examination passes

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Leadership qualities and influencing skills
• Ability to understand complex Situations
• Ability to work in a professional and positive manner

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's Shared Commitments.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ECC & All Royal Free Sites (Trustwide)

Enfield and London

EN1 3XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of safe individualized, holistic and evidence-based patient-focused care in consultation with the patient, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.

The postholder will have the responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and/or the implementation and evaluation of programme of patient care. Carry out pathways of care under supervision and, when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior and/or unqualified staff includingstudent nurses and health care support workers. As part of managerial and clinical development, under supervision, take charge of the team/ward whilst undertaking a variable shift pattern as directed by the ward manager to satisfy the needs of the service. Maintain clinical study and undertake further personal and professional development in line with Trust policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Staff Nurse
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence- based practice and clinical governance e.g incident reporting.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people and understand the importance of the highest standards of customer care
• The ability to communicate with patients on a range of matters
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally

Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
• Patient centered in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
• Flexible, Adaptable and Reliable
• Awareness of Equality Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in Nursing
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of NMC code.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of work-based learning and ability to meet competencies.

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with; patients, families, carers, and colleagues.
• IT skills. Maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SDEC North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients
• To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients.
• To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in order to ensure that patients needs are met and that services are delivered in accordance with National Service Frameworks and agreed Clinical Care Guidelines.
• To promote the well-being of children and young people and safeguard them from actual or potential harm and report concerns under the Trust Safeguarding Children/Child Protection Procedures.
• To accurately identify those children and vulnerable adults at risk of abuse, referring to our in house safeguarding team as appropriate.
• To ensure that relevant information regarding the patients needs / condition are communicated to the MDT and that any instructions are acted upon.
• To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients / visitors and staff perspective.
• To have due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs and to respect each patients privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality.
• To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.
• To be involved with nursing audits/essence of care/observations of care.
• To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy. To assist in the investigation of such incidences.
• To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy on documentation.
• Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.
• Participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.
• To have knowledge of the Trust Major Incident Plan and your own role within it.

Education and Research

• To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the department speciality.
• To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice.
• To act as a practice supervisor for student nurses/adaptation nurses/HCAs.
• To liaise with appropriate members of teaching staff, link lecturer/lecturer practitioner.

Management

• To act as a role model at all time
• To exercise leadership where appropriate
• To take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of all staff
• To anticipate day to day staffing problems and take appropriate action in conjunction with the team leader, sister/charge nurse and head of nursing, to ensure good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• To ensure effective admission/discharge of patients whilst liaising with the flow coordinator/bed manager when applicable.
• To keep the charge nurse informed of significant changes in the day to day situation in the department.
• To act as a liaison within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimum, timely patient care.
• To observe a general duty of are for the health, safety and wellbeing of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Personal Specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma
• Registered Paediatric Nurse on the NMC register. Holds appropriate level for the area of specialty.
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional developmenT

Desirable

• Practice Assessor trained /Teaching/ assessment course
• Post qualification in relevant specialty
• Leadership or management training
• PILS/APLS/EPLS/ATLS
• Experience working in Paediatric A&E

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Central Venous Access Device competencies or willingness to achieve competencies
• Able to make effective decisions autonomously and in partnership with children, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Experience

Essential

• At least 6 months post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Proven clinical experience in relevant paediatric area
• Experience working with acutely ill patients
• Evidence of teaching and assessing others
• Ability to utilise pre registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings

Desirable

• General management skills
• Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Flexible / adaptable
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Ability to cope with highly pressurised environment within area of speciality
• Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations

Other

Essential

• Ability to work full shift pattern including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends & bank holidays as relevant to area
• Health clearance from Health and Work Centre for relevant position

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way,

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN or RMN or RN (Child/Mental Health)

Desirable

• ENB 998 or equivalent
• ENB 603
• Relevant first degree

Experience

Essential

• Post qualifying experience
• Current experience in a paediatric or mental health setting working with young people.
• Demonstrate evidence of linking theory to practice.

Desirable

• Recent ward management experience.
• Experience of working with patients with eating disorders.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate communication skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to educating junior staff.
• Demonstrate evidence of professional development.
• Knowledge of mental health difficulties in young people.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to child and family centred care.
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise.
• Demonstrate interest in the specialty of child and adolescent eating disorders.
• Awareness of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's House

23 East Heath Road

London

NW3 1DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver a patient centered style of practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice and patient care outlined in the Endoscopy departments philosophy.

• Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders and departmental manager.
• Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team and multi-disciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes as they occur.
• Liaise with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care.
• Supervise, mentor, support and educate junior nurses in the clinical practice setting.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times.
• Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence and play an active part in the introduction of research-based change to improve patient centered care.

Demonstrate a problem-solving approach when assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care using a holistic model of care.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Educated to degree level or demonstrate equivalent experience

Desirable

• Teaching qualification or evidence of ability to teach

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 5 level
• Experience of working within acute inpatient setting or an endoscopy department

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing research or audit into practice

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to Demonstrate clinical skills
• Knowledge of current clinical developments within nursing
• Ability to work alone and to priorities workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Key Skills Level 2 in Literacy or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a complex organization with numerous stakeholders
• Experience of undertaking detailed, intensive work in a busy administrative environment
• Experience of using various forms of information technology in work-related activities.
• Experience working in the National Health Service (NHS)

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good understanding of general office working procedures
• Good working knowledge of relevant Microsoft office packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to use own judgement in a range of alternative situations/ deadlines
• Able to sustain meticulous attention to detail
• Good level of verbal and written communication
• Good interpersonal and listening skills
• Able to handle difficult and distressing situations effectively
• Able to compose correspondence and reports
• Able to work as part of a team.

Others

Essential

• Able to influence 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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pond Street, Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to supervise unregistered staff
• Ability to work well within a team

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Knowledge of risk management improvement
• Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
• To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
• Ability to supervise unregistered staff

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Ability to work rotating shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Renal PPU

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty

Desirable

• Master's level study or working towards MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/related subject
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Evidence of teaching, mentorship or practice supervisor
• Evidence of recent professional/management/leadership development

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Desirable

• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in vascular disease
• Substantial post-registration experience in vascular disease.
• Experience providing specialist patient education and counselling
• Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and management colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in running in running nurse led clinic.
• Experience participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation
• Proven ability to initiate audits/research and assess evidence.
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance, health & safety and human resource
• Experience managing complex or challenging patient consultations

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload effectively
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Highly professional role model, motivated and self-directed
• Organisational skills able to deliver objectives within an agreed time frame
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure. Resilient and able to manage emotionally challenging situations
• Continues to advance their specialist knowledge & understanding
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability and professionalism

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free

Pond Street

Hampstead, London

NW2 3QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-Graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, leading to eligibility for Chartered Status by the BPS
• Valid professional registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Working towards registration on Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists
• Enrolled on a course of study and supervision leading to eligibility for the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN)

Experience

Essential

• Post-doctoral experience in neuropsychological assessment
• Post-doctoral experience in neuropsychological intervention
• Experience of working within a neurological MDT
• Experience in the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of conducting complex assessments with interpreters
• Experience of working with other agencies on clinical care, including statutory and voluntary sector organisations

Desirable

• Experience in similar settings (e.g., ASU, inpatient)
• Experience of supervising and line managing others
• Experience of working with other agencies on service or organisational delivery across providers, including statutory and voluntary sector organisation

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with behaviours that challenge others

Desirable

• Experience of conducting mental capacity assessments
• Experience of conducting neuropsychological assessment with interpreters

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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