Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer for their comprehensive day to day management, including the management of complex diary commitments, ensuring the smooth running of the office, workflow and schedule.

2. To act as an interface between front-line staff, people who use services and carers, and prioritise urgent matters as they arise.

3. To be the first point of contact for the Chief Nursing Officer, managing internal and external enquiries.

4. Working with external parties on behalf of the Chief Nursing Officer as part of his role i.e. Care Quality Commission, Royal College of Psychiatrists and Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

5. Working closely with the Communications Department on behalf of the Chief Nursing Officer in relation to Quality Improvement updates.

6. Ensuring that Complaint letters are checked and signed by the Chief Nursing Officer in a timely manner. Copies of the complaints are saved.

7. To work closely with the Chief Nursing Officers team; providing support and undertaking ad-hoc duties when required.

8. To support the Chief Nursing Officer in reviewing the agenda and matters arising for the Trust Board and Executive Board, to ensure papers are submitted in a timely fashion.

9. Manage all administrative and PA duties for the Chief Nursing Officer, this will include providing and receiving highly complex and sensitive information, using reassurance and influencing skills to manage communications sensitively with stakeholders.

10. To act as Minute Secretary with responsibility for drafting agendas, distributions of papers and taking and transcribing comprehensive and accurate minutes and ensuring that relevant actions arising from the meeting are dealt with as appropriate. Additionally, to attend any other meetings to take minutes as directed by line manager.

11. Organising, attending and minuting ad hoc in-person as well as virtual meetings and Corporate and/or Divisional wide events, sending calendar invites, identifying and securing suitable facilities and ensuring that the needs of the attendees are catered for the duration of the event. This includes supporting/communicating with people who services and carers to attend meetings and/or events/interviews etc., preparing agenda, obtaining, compiling and preparing support papers, enabling viewing of meeting documentation to attendees in virtual meetings. This will include arranging the meeting preparing agendas, papers, Microsoft Teams / Zoom / Other viewing platforms, meeting rooms and hospitality if required. Actions to be followed up and noted.

12. Responsible for managing own workload and to work independently and as part of a team. At times you will be required to cover meetings for Executive PAs colleagues.

13. To be the first point of contact for callers to the Executive Office ensuring that calls are dealt with accordingly. Managing internal and external enquiries and to present complex information succinctly in a range of formats, including verbally and through use of technology and re-directing these as appropriate.

14. Ad hoc duties to be undertaken e.g. photocopying, filing and electronic storage of records.

15. To ensure all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner.

16. To provide leadership through the knowledge and application of Information Governance policies and procedures when dealing with all forms of communications in the Executives office and make recommendations on changes in practice needed in other corporate or divisional areas to ensure consistent compliance.

17. To maximise organisational skills to ensure systems and processes are in place to stay on top of communications across this large portfolio of services.

18. Make sound judgement when faced with a range of information relating to clinical and non-clinical situations and exercising analytical skills to explore the range of options and to ensure matters are relayed to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

19. To provide high quality speedy and accurate typed information, including proof reading and amending reports and letters and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.

20. To deal independently with routine yet complex business matters in a professional and prompt manner without reference to the Executive Directors.

21. To contribute actively in the promotion of respect for diversity and inclusive of all individuals, to promote the valued image of people who use Trust services, challenge stigma and uphold the Trust Visions and Values.

22. To be responsible for own VDU workplace assessment and health and safety surveillance.

23. To be responsible for adhering to the Executive Office Ways of Working.

24. To liaise with other Executive PAs, to ensure daily office duties are covered.

25. To provide cross cover across the administrative function.

26. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• RSA 2 or 3 in Typewriting, or equivalent demonstrable competence`

Desirable

• Shorthand or Speedwriting

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a PA at Executive Board level
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel etc.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a NHS 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Rd

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Main duties of the Job for a brief overview and then the attached Job Description for further full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Trust vision, values and behaviours and strategic objectives
• Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust. This could include shift work during a 7-day working pattern
• Residing in the UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in the UK

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional level of English and Maths
• Care Certificate in Acute Care achieved through the NHS
• Level 3 qualification

Desirable

• Recognised level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of six months employed experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in the NHS
• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience training and supporting new staff
• Previous experience in Ophthalmology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent people, communication and telephone skills
• Ability to work without constant supervision and as part of a team
• To be organized and be able to work under pressure
• You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment and service or support as appropriate to your role.
• Patient facing roles - be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences.

Desirable

• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
• Extended Clinical Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver nursing care in accordance with national and local policy and guidance and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The successful applicant will work within the Community Nursing service to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and ensure patients receive a two hour response when clinically indicated.

Job Purpose:

The post holder will ensure the provision of the highest standard of clinical care by using advanced skills and expert knowledge to holistically assess needs, instigate, and provide clinical treatments using evidence-based practice to prevent hospital admissions.

The post holder will visit adult patients in their own home who have an identified nursing need including those with a long-term condition, complex care needs and needing care at home and at the end of life for physical and symptomatic nursing care

The post holder will use an electronic patient held record system, EMIS as a record of care and all our nurses are provided with a work Iphone and Ipad for mobile working

To ensure the Urgent Community Response Two Hour National standard is met for patients on the Community Nursing caseload with an urgent need.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Level 1 Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Practice Supervisor and Assessor (to be completed within 1yr of post)

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Band 6 experience in the community setting
• Ability to prioritise visits in accordance with patient need and to organise workload without direct supervision
• Experience prioritising, and allocating assessments in accordance with patient clinical need and individual competencies
• Broad range of clinical skills relevant to Community Nursing, - including but not limited to Compression Bandaging, Dopplers, Venepuncture, Male & Suprapubic catheter, Syringe drivers and Palliative care Symptom Management.
• A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use if required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

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

Procare Community Services

Address

Milford Hospital

Tuesley Lane

Milford

GU7 1UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deployment of Temporary Staff

To ensure availability on the bank staff management system is accurate at all times.

To advertise shifts and identify appropriate workers to fill the shifts, making use of a variety of methods of communication (i.e. telephone, email, SMS, LOOP, etc).

To deploy temporary staff through the bank staff management system into available shifts in accordance with their deployment permissions, ensuring that policies regarding working hours are adhered to.

To ensure line managers are regularly informed about the fulfilment of temporary staffing requirements in line with procedures.

To raise issues regarding the fulfilment of shifts to senior team members as required.

To ensure all requests for shifts have been processed through the correct authorisation procedures.

In the absence of the Temporary Staffing Coordinators, liaise with external agencies to fill available shifts when these cannot be filled by bank workers.

To support the administration and payment of agency workers, including coding and validating invoices as required.

To ensure the receipt of all compliance checklists and associated information in relation to agency workers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Certificate in HR Practice (CHRP / CPP) or equivalent level of experience

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of records management, information governance and data protection
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Experience of working in an office environment in an administrative role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a temporary staffing function
• Experience of using Allocate HealthRoster/BankStaff
• Experience of using the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system
• Knowledge of NHS terminology / procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Priestly Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Management Accountant's core responsibilities include:

Business Planning & Forecasting: Assisting in the production of integrated financial and business plans. Contributing to annual budget setting and financial planning. Identifying cost pressures, service developments, and cost improvements. Maintaining financial ledger and budget system reconciliations.

Accounting and Financial Reporting: Producing monthly budget statements and reports. Providing information for internal and external purposes. Ensuring financial documentation is accurate and updated. Managing accruals, pre-payments & adjustments

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Business related Bachelor's Degree or AAT Level 4 Completed or CIMA Certificate level completed or ACCA - Minimum 6 Papers Completed or CIPFA Certificate in Management and Financial Accounting completed or qualified with experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in ERP System using the Finance Module - minimum of 2 years

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Microsoft 365 (Cloud Suite)

Skills

Essential

• Able to analyse and interpret complex financial and non-financial data, able to present this in a clear and intelligent way.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate at all levels within and external to the organisation, and to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Priestly Road

Guildford

GU2 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

Planning and Organizing:

Organise and manage documentation for meetings and events, including preparation of agendas and minutes of meetings, tracking actions and timeframes as appropriate. Additionally, to attend any other meetings to take minutes as directed by line manager

Ensure that documentation relating to the projects is up to date, well-maintained and securely held.

Organise and produce reports, papers, presentations and other similar documentation in accordance with organisational timeframes and requirements. These may cover, but are not limited to the quality, safety or health, safety and risk agendas.

Provide effective diary management, ensuring that appointments are planned and coordinated, and run to schedule. Use independent judgement to prioritise the high level completing demands to ensure an appropriate balance in the daily scheduling in line with preferences, responsibilities or project plans.

Provide high quality support to meeting to ensure they are managed and delivered effectively including organising, attending and minuting ad hoc meetings and Corporate and/or Divisional wide events, sending calendar invites, identifying and securing suitable facilities and ensuring that the needs of the attendees are catered for the duration of the event. This will include arranging the meeting preparing agendas, papers, meeting rooms and hospitality if required.

Support the management of activities, gathering information, updating documentation and undertaking enquiries as necessary for the activities lead.

Understand, highlight and document activities risks, issues and actions, ensuring early identification and proactive mitigation where possible, and ensuring concerns are escalated promptly.

Working closely with the Quality Lead as needed to ensure that cross-directorate needs surrounding documentation and support are covered. Covering annual leave and meetings when required.

To work closely with the Chief Nursing Officers directorate and Senior Leadership Team as needed; providing support and undertaking ad-hoc duties when required.

Managing internal and external enquiries and to present complex information succinctly in a range of formats, including verbally and through use of technology and re-directing these as appropriate.

To organise the nursing conference and work with the senior nursing group to plan, action and deliver the programme

Assist with the setting up and management of effective business processes to facilitate the smooth running of the Nursing directorate.

Develop and implement robust work processes and systems to ensure timely delivery against deadlines.

Work closely with other team members to improve current practices and processes to achieve best possible outcomes.

Support the team on the timely capture of lessons learnt following critical incidents and programmes of work

Develop and maintain effective electronic filing systems to ensure information is kept securely and is accessible.

Act as a contact point, dealing with and responding effectively to complex queries from stakeholders and passing on relevant information to appropriate people sensitively and autonomously.

Handle significant quantities of confidential and sensitive information, always ensuring the appropriate degree of confidentially and discretion is adopted at all times.

Work with all team members in the collection of information for performance reporting on relevant team projects. Including supporting the reporting and analysis of information to support delivery of reports for the board and senior management as required

Use initiative to a significant level and demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of work, managing competing demands and priorities.

Working with external parties as needed as part of their role.

Supporting in project management and participating in events.

Responsible for managing own workload and to work independently and as part of a team.

Working closely with Administrative staff within the Trust to provide an effective network of communication.

Ad hoc duties to be undertaken e.g. photocopying, filing and electronic storage of records.

To ensure all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner.

To provide leadership through the knowledge and application of Information Governance policies and procedures when dealing with all forms of communications in the Executives office

To maximise organisational skills to ensure systems and processes are in place to stay on top of communications across this large portfolio of services.

Make sound judgement when faced with a range of information relating to clinical and non-clinical situations and exercising analytical skills to explore the range of options and to ensure matters are relayed to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

To provide high quality speedy and accurate typed information, including proof reading and amending reports and letters and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.

To deal independently with routine yet complex business matters in a professional and prompt manner without reference to the Directors.

To contribute actively in the promotion of respect for diversity and inclusive of all individuals, to promote the valued image of people who use Trust services, challenge stigma and uphold the Trust Visions and Values.

To be responsible for own VDU workplace assessment and health and safety surveillance.

Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

Adhering to the Trusts New Ways of Working office based for a minimum of 3 days.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• RSA 2 or 3 in Typewriting, or equivalent demonstrable competence

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a PA at Senior level and or experience working in a similar role
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel etc.

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 Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Rd

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General

Act as a facilitator / supervisor for trainees

Attend continuing education and training provision relevant to the post.

Undertake relevant training and continuous professional development in accordance with General Pharmaceutical Council requirements, organisational needs and service priorities Participate in near miss audits and suggest improvement ideas to support safe pharmacy practice.

Participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3
• GPHC Registration

Experience

Desirable

• Post Registration Pharmacy Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters / Ashford Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planning and organisational tasks / duties

To plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns.

To be able to prioritise clinical work and managerial work, and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.

Patient Care Responsibilities

To undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and to assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To use sound clinical reasoning skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes.

To devise individualized Speech and Language therapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education.

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with ESD and community rehabilitation teams.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.

To evaluate the outcomes of your interventions.

Communication / Relationship Skills

To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.

To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.

To communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to the multi disciplinary team as necessary.

To ensure timely and effective communication with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist and senior staff on all professional matters.

To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.

To attend relevant board rounds, meetings and case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.

To attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted.

Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems.

To appreciate cultural differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients.

To manage frequently highly stressful conditions

To manage patients who maybe occasionally aggressive or confused.

To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner

Analytical / Judgmental Skills

To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies.

To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior Speech and Language therapy staff with their patients as required.

To devise individualised Speech and Language Therapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills.

To keep up to date with developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes to your clinical practice.

Personal and people development

To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service.

To supervise junior Speech and Language Therapy staff where appropriate or therapy assistants.

To evaluate own and others practice and identify own and others development needs.

To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser.

Participate in the supervision of students.

Deputise for the team leader when required.

To provide training of junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workerswithin the clinical area.

To ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio.

To participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.

To disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals.

To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development. This may include active participation in journal clubs, clinical reasoning and joint problem patient sessions.

Health, safety and security

To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.

Take responsibility for identifying and assessing potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others

To ensure completion of relevant risk assessments and associated documentation.

To take appropriate action, reporting actual or potential problems that may put health and safety and security at risk.

To be aware of risks involved as part of delivering clinical care and manage this within own patients caseload.

To demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk, actively participating in clinical governance groups.

Policy and Service Improvement/ Development

To implement, within your clinical practice, standards and policies in each specialty and where applicable propose changes to working practice.

To assist the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in setting and monitoring of standards and policies of clinical practice for the team and evaluate outcomes.

Audit/Research & Development

To participate in appropriate work related evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the specialty.

To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.

To participate in any relevant clinical governance projects and audits.

To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.

Quality

To maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives.

To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice by keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice.

To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice and encouraging throughout the team.

Freedom to Act

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within the codes of practice and professional guidelines.

To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist is available if required and clinical work is not routinely evaluated.

Equality, diversity and rights

Responsible for supporting a culture which promotes equality and diversity

Responsibility for financial and other physical resources

Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and resources that are used in the course of work.

Responsibilities for information resources

To maintain accurate and timely statistical information as required by senior staff and managers.

To be responsible for the accurate in of clinical information onto the Trust IT system.

Further information and general responsibilities:

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work. This includes being conversant with relevant trust safety policies and procedures. To report incidents and near misses at work; take part in the risk management process; attend all mandatory training courses in the agreed duration as defined by trust policy and carry out tasks and use equipment only when competent to do so.

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection act.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.

To comply with the trusts corporate and local policies and procedures on such subjects and clinical management and human resources.

To ensure that patients, clients and members of the public are consulted and involved in decisions about local health service developments. As a trust employee to be mindful of this and do what is appropriate to the role and level meet this duty of responsibility.

To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

To comply with the trusts policies on equal opportunities, the consumption of alcohol and smoking.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.

General responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC
• RCSLT Dysphagia
• RCSLT Newly Qualified competencies

Desirable

• Relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Additional training courses linked to role

Experience

Essential

• Experience of mentoring / supporting junior colleagues and/ or students
• Experience of working in a team and contributing to team decisions
• Relevant experience working within acute setting

Desirable

• Exposure to instrumental assessments

Skills

Essential

• Ability to competently to assess, treat and manage patients independently.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy caseload.
• Evidence of working as part of MDT

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in service improvements and audit

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates will need to have a degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration, or due to qualify within the next 3 months.

The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.

Communication / Relationship Skills

• To communicate effectively with colleagues and MDT regarding patient care.
• To maintain accurate records in line with the standards and policies.
• To gather and disseminate information where appropriate.
• To manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.

Analytical / Judgment skills

• To carry out assessment and formulate treatment plans using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.
• To work within your scope of practice and seek support when required.

Personal and people development

• To attend all relevant training to maintain competency and confidence.
• To supervise physiotherapy students or therapy assistants.
• To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee.

Health, safety and security

• To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.

Education

• To participate in the professional development and training of self and other therapists.
• To undertake clinical reasoning and problem patient sessions.
• To participate in relevant training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.

Research/Audit/Quality

• To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
• To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.

IT

• To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.

Further information and general responsibilities

• To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times.
• To take part in the weekend service on a rota basis as required.

There will be two stages of interviews for this vacancy. Stage one will be a written assessment on 5th October. If successful, you will then be invited to a face to face interview on 20th October.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing and recent continuing professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in core areas of respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience in teaching of patients, peers and carers

Desirable

• Experience of working or placements in an acute NHS trust

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding and involvement in service improvement, audit and quality improvement
• Effective communication skills - verbal, written and computer literate
• Ability to reflect and identify own learning needs

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotational Post across all ASPH sites

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

he Consultant Haematologist will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Surrey County Hospital. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions. The role combines clinical leadership, direct patient care, teaching, research and service development, supporting a modern, integrated haematology service.

• Provide expert clinical care across inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and laboratory services.
• Deliver senior clinical decision-making, including triaging referrals, reviewing potential admissions and ensuring timely investigations and management plans.
• Provide specialist advice to colleagues across other specialties and contribute to shared patient care.
• Maintain continuity of care, including safe and effective patient handover.

• Participate in the consultant on-call rota, providing senior cover and support for acute haematology services.
• Deliver comprehensive consultant-led care, ensuring safe, effective and responsive services.
• Support delivery of anticoagulation, transfusion and haematology day unit services.

• Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing staff, allied health professionals and management teams to deliver a high-quality, well-led service.
• Provide clinical leadership within the department, supporting service improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to recruitment, appraisal, mentoring and development of multidisciplinary staff.

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors and other staff.
• Contribute to educational programmes, formal teaching sessions and professional development activities.

• Engage in clinical audit, governance and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Participate in and support research activities and development of specialist interests aligned to service needs.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with clinical governance and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the haematology service, including pathway redesign and innovation.
• Support efficient use of resources and delivery of performance targets.
• Participate in departmental and Trust meetings, contributing to strategic and operational planning.

• Maintain continuous professional development and comply with GMC and NHS standards.
• Uphold Trust values, demonstrating compassionate, inclusive and patient-focused behaviours.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and support organisational objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold an MRCP(UK) qualification. Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register. Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Experience

Essential

• Providing direct clinical care. Active participation in clinical audit . Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.

Desirable

• Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Manage the delivery of discrete projects and workstreams, developing and maintaining project plans, risks, issues, dependencies and change controls to ensure delivery against agreed milestones and objectives. Maintain action and decision logs, ensuring actions are owned, tracked and completed. Support benefits realisation, ensuring Project/Workstream objectives can be tracked, achieved and evidenced

Relationship Management: Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the Neighbourhood Division, Corporate Functions and CMHTP supporting workstreams. Manage complexity and interdependencies across workstreams, proactively resolving barriers and escalating risks where appropriate.

Writing: Produce high-quality options appraisals, briefing papers, highlight reports and Programme/Delivery Board presentations, ensuring outputs are evidence-based, accurate and suitable for senior decision-making.

Transformation: Lead or support current-state and future-state analysis, options appraisal, implementation planning and readiness assessments to support successful mobilisation and delivery of transformation initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Project Management qualification (Prince2 or equivalent) or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience leading or coordinating complex projects/workstreams, including development of project plans, risk management, governance arrangements and production of Programme Board-level reporting
• Evidence of supporting multiple initiatives or projects concurrently with strong prioritisation, pace and attention to detail, delivering to tight deadlines
• Experience influencing and engaging a diverse range of clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders to secure delivery of agreed objectives and outcomes.
• Competent in using project management and visual tools (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word)

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience producing analysis such as demand & capacity, activity modelling, benefits modelling & tracking, and translating into clear written recommendations, packs or options appraisal
• Experience working in NHS Mental Health/Community Services or similar complex public sector environments

Knowledge

Desirable

• Systemone

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 Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Rd

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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