Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.

In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department.

Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required.

Communication

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.

Professionalism

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RGN
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Non-medical prescriber
• IT Skills

Experience

Desirable

• Acute nursing
• Care of older people

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
• Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
• Able to manage time effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
• Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Must be willing to travel across localities.

Desirable

• Able to change duties at short notice
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Ward

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by service needs

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To assist in the supervision of other healthcare and support staff as directed.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Healthcare Assistant without direct supervision.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered professional

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and the means to overcome them.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.

Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care as delegated by a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional

Clean and check of beds, bed spaces and lockers in the patient area following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the house keeper with general house keeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.

To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 2, willing to work to Level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Desirable

• NVQ /Diploma level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering care in a healthcare or people centred environment
• Experience working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in care skills
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills / tasks

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Passes pre employment checks
• Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment.
• Must be a car driver with access to a car for work purposes.

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hartshill Health Centre

Sidhu Close

Nuneaton

CV10 0GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Functions

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implemented across the Integrated Health Team.

To support the urgent response team to meet the 2 hour visit target.

To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management.

To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice.

To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures.

To participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes.

To provide skilled clinical nursing practices.

Communication

Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations.

To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform to NMC policy and Data protection.

Responsibility for Patient Care

To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordance to the service referral criteria.

To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and education activities with patients and carers.

Act as a patients advocate where appropriate.

Policy and Service Development

Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level.

Responsibility for Human Resources

Direct supervision of junior members of staff.

Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative in order to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines.

Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team development goals.

Able to organise staff in the absence of the band 6 reporting to a senior member of staff any anomalies.

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines.

Participate in clinical supervision.

Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services.

To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities.

Responsibility for Research & Development

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice.

Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice.

Use research to inform practice.

Participate in audits as appropriate.

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies.

Physical and Mental Effort

The post holder will undertake people moving and handling on a daily basis. The handling of equipment e.g. hoists, is integral to the post and may be required to be undertaken in confined spaces within patients homes.

The post holder will be required to operate as a lone worker in accordance with WCH policies and procedures.

The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids including urine and faeces and exudate from wounds e.g. blood and pus.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor and Assessing Qualification or similar

Experience

Essential

• Experience of adult general nursing.
• Experience of working in a team environment

Desirable

• Experience of current developments in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the role
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work autonomously within the framework of a team
• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Ability to be an effective communicator
• Excellent role model

Desirable

• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to be self-motivated

Other

Essential

• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake a DBS to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Must be car owner/driver with full current driving licence with independent access to transport for work purposes
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends and be able to participate in the cover of the evening service if required
• Must be willing to travel across SWFT

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Hospital or Leamington RLSRH

Ceru, Leamington Spa, CV34 6SR

Leamington Spa & Stratford Upon Avon

CV376SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be from patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver occupational therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional HCPC, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy staff as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies required to fulfil the role.

Communication

• To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

• To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

• To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical/education staff as required.

Other

• To order general stores articles and equipment required by the department and maintain adequate stocks of such equipment, liaising with manager for authorisation.

• To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, coordinate clinical appointment, typing, scanning documents, provide telephone cover etc.

• To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

• To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Physical & Mental Effort

Physical Effort The post holder will be required to use moderate physical effort throughout the day, such as moving patients and equipment.

Mental Effort The working pattern will be unpredictable and there will be a requirement for frequent concentration with patients.

Emotional Effort There will be frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances with some occasional exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training
• Level 3 training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working with Children
• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Problem solving
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Other

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks.
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other 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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be from patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver occupational therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional HCPC, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy staff as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies required to fulfil the role.

Communication

• To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

• To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

• To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical/education staff as required.

Other

• To order general stores articles and equipment required by the department and maintain adequate stocks of such equipment, liaising with manager for authorisation.

• To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, coordinate clinical appointment, typing, scanning documents, provide telephone cover etc.

• To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

• To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Physical & Mental Effort

Physical Effort The post holder will be required to use moderate physical effort throughout the day, such as moving patients and equipment.

Mental Effort The working pattern will be unpredictable and there will be a requirement for frequent concentration with patients.

Emotional Effort There will be frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances with some occasional exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training
• Level 3 training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working with Children
• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Problem solving
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks.
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riversley Park Children's Centre

Fusilier Louis Cater Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintaining the Environment

To establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere to patients, visitors and staff.

To respond to telephone calls in a courteous manner.

To respond to patients concerns through communication with nursing staff.

To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.

To ensure personal privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained.

To maintain effective working relationships.

To promote effective communication with patients, colleagues, other health care staff and visitors to the trust.

To respond to emergencies as appropriate.

Maintain a professional image at all times.

To ensure all requirements for maintenance/repairs to equipment are reported in a timely manner via the intranet.

To monitor response times for maintenance and repairs and report any issues to the General Manager.

To take responsibility for the drug and staff fridge, i.e. disregard out of date food.

General

To maintain the cleanliness of all nursing equipment and trolleys.

To maintain cleanliness of the department including drugs cupboards, drugs fridges, printers, staff fridges, staff microwaves.

To keep the sluice tidy and clean.

To ensure the stock room is kept tidy, organized and well stocked.

To check Path lab, Pharmacy, HSDU and catheter TTO stock and order as appropriate.

To chase up ordering of stock on behalf of nurses / General Manager.

Inform Ward Coordinator of stock to be ordered on Integra.

To receive and stock PPE.

To ensure that alcohol gel dispensers are cleaned and replenished.

To ensure gloves, aprons and Clinell wipes are replenished.

To stock bloods trolleys throughout the day.

To stock linen and linen bags as required.

To ensure the cost effective use of resources.

Training and Education

Undertake appropriate training for specific tasks delegated by the General Manager, at all times working within Trust Policies.

Acknowledge their limitations in relation to any delegated task that they do not feel competent to perform.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• 2 GCSEs or equivalent

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Customer Care Course
• Basic Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

• Experience in dealing with the general public

Desirable

• Clerical Experience
• Previous experience of stock ordering
• An understanding of the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Awareness of patient confidentiality
• Able to manage time effectively
• Good communication and written skills
• Awareness of housekeeping in a health care setting
• Good organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

Other

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts and weekends
• Able to change duties at short notice
• Good attendance record

Desirable

• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Care experience general patient observation, general care of disabled or confined patients, hoisting of patients.

Effective organisational and communication skills.

Measurable Result Areas

To assist Radiologists and Sonographers with Ultrasound lists.

To assist Radiographers with CT and MRI lists.

To assist Radiographers in general and accident and emergency radiology.

To assist Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers in fluoroscopic procedures.

To assist with clerical duties including inputting data onto the Radiology Information System and liaising with patients at the radiology reception desk.

Assist Radiographers and Porters in conveying patients from the wards to the radiology department.

To change/prepare patients ready for clinical examinations.

To communicate with patients and relatives effectively.

To prepare trolleys for sterile procedures.

To assist Consultant Radiologists with sterile procedures including biopsies and drainage examinations in both Ultrasound and CT.

Manage own designated workload in liaison with Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers.

Liaise with wards in organising patient lists for clinical areas.

Make up specialist drinks for MRI and CT examinations.

Take preparation to wards for inpatient CT and MRI examinations.

Remove patient cannulas.

Maintain stock and linen levels in all clinical areas.

Ensure clinical areas are tidy and ready for use.

Work a variety of shifts including weekend and bank holidays.

Work across hospital sites including Warwick, The Leamington Rehabilitation and Stratford Hospitals.

Communications and Working Relationships

To work and communicate effectively with all patients, radiology staff and other hospital employees in the delivery of a high quality diagnostic imaging service.

To assist in the training of new appointments to Radiographic Aide posts.

To assist Student Radiographers in setting up sterile trolleys for imaging procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good all round Education
• Level 2 qualification in Healthcare
• Good written skills

Experience

Essential

• Previous Healthcare experience

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of people
• Act on own initiative when required

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Willingness to learn and work with departmental procedures
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Able to prioritise workloads and manage lists following training

Other

Essential

• Able to undertake the physical requirements of the role
• Able to assist with conveying patients to the department in wheelchairs and beds and assist staff in manoeuvring patients for examinations including disabled patients
• Able to work a variety of shifts from 08:00 - 20:00 7 days a week including bank holidays
• Independent means of travel
• Able to work at Warwick, Stratford and Leamington Rehabilitation Hospital

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expertise & Excellence in Clinical PracticeContribute to the delivery of evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist practice. Care will responsive to individual needs and reflect current local protocols and national guidelines.Act as an accessible professional for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) supporting the management of a clinical caseload for at least 80% of the role. This will necessitate a degree of autonomy and advocacy to ensure the delivery of appropriate care.Contribute to the management of a caseload of patients within speciality and prioritise workload to meet patient and service need.Use knowledge of the speciality and treatment to support the development of personalised care pathways for individuals and assist with holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care and all care interventions.Act as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care. Use interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence. Ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and valued and individual care plans are understood.Advise on disease and symptom management for patients within the speciality in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluate response to interventions and cascade to relevant colleagues.Support patients to self-manage their condition where deemed appropriate. Provide education for those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will need ongoing face to face support.Assist in the development and delivery of nurse led or parallel clinics in line with National guidance and local service need.Act as a resource providing specialist advice and support across service boundaries to ensure optimum liaison and co-ordination of care.Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this specialist service to demonstrate expertise in extended nursing roles. Assess and assist in managing individual psychological reactions to diagnosis, treatment and associated side effects of including responding appropriately to urgent or emergency situations, including complications associated with PCA, epidural analgesia, local anaesthetic infusions, regional anaesthetic techniques and other complex pain interventions. Identify and escalate concerns relating to diagnosis, treatment response, anatomy, physiology, psychological distress, medicines safety or opioid-related risk.

Management & LeadershipAct as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership to others across the organisation.Provide support to ensure public and patient involvement is embedded within the sphere of practice.Assist in setting measurable outcomes for the service and continuous evaluation of practice supporting changes where necessary.Contribute to the clinical governance agenda.Participate in operational and strategic planning for the development and delivery of the specialist service. Support service improvement activities.Attend Trust senior nurse meetings and contribute to the agenda and strategic nursing vision.Represent the Trust by contributing to and participating in meetings locally, regional and nationally relating to the speciality.Contribute to an annual service review, gathering information to support the annual report.

CommunicationTake personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.Act as a role model for excellent communication skills. Demonstrate empathetic interpersonal and communication skills in supporting, informing and advising patients and carers through diagnosis, treatment, disease progression, prognosis and supportive and palliative care where applicable. This will involve occasionally imparting significant news or supporting patients and carers during and following such consultations.Effectively and sensitively communicate complex and sensitive information to emotionally distressed patients and family/carers at key points along the care pathway on a frequent basis.As a core member of the MDT provide professional advice to patients experiencing acute pain and liaise with anaesthetics, surgeons, nursing staff, palliative care, pharmacy, physiotherapy, substance misuse practitioners and other specialist teams.

Refer to other health professionals and outside agencies to ensure optimum care and ongoing support for individual patients/carers, and to ensure the seamless transition from primary to secondary care appropriate to patients individual needs and circumstance.Maintain links with local and national organisations, which support the care of patients within this speciality.

EducationIdentify and use educational strategies to deliver information to patients and carers.Participate in the development of patient focused education including training to support self-management and health promotion activities.Assist in the development of other professionals by contributing to Trust wide specialist education and training.Support the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior nurse to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients.Act as a mentor/clinical supervisor as appropriate.Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal. Actively engages with learning and development opportunities needed to work as an advancing practitioner and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met.Contribute to promoting educational links with local providers of higher education and deliver lectures on a range of courses.

Quality, Audit, Innovation and ResearchAssist in the development of written patient information and use existing appropriate resources to inform users, according to individually assessed need.Work within the NMC code of professional conduct.Contribute to the development of policies and clinical guidelines to support the specialist service.Collaborate with other MDT members to develop and update multi-professional Trust operational policies and guidelines. Maintain patient records and ensure an effective documentation system to reflect the activity and delivery of specialist nursing care.Promote the service were applicable.Use creative reasoning, experience and vision to support advancement of care.Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.Supports management of change as required.Maintain membership and attendance at national and local forums to network and debate issues to inform the specialist nursing role and service delivery where applicable.Assist with the collation of data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality through audit and research.Contribute to the identification of patients eligible for trial entry. Provide support to patients considering entry to clinical trials in relation to informed consent and advocacy.Participate in clinical research relevant to practice area. Assist in the development of links and system to seek the views of patient and carers to ensure service development is in line with user need.Additional ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the daily assessment and review of post-operative and other patients receiving patient-controlled analgesia, continuous epidural analgesia, local anaesthetic infusions, regional anaesthetic techniques and other complex pain-management interventions.Assess the effectiveness and safety of pain-management interventions and, within agreed competencies, professional boundaries, local policies and clinical guidelines, recommend or implement appropriate changes to the patients management plan.Recognise when a patients complexity, clinical risk or required decision-making falls outside the post holders agreed scope of practice and seek advice from, or escalate appropriately to, the Acute Pain Lead Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, anaesthetic or medical team, pharmacy or another relevant senior clinician. Promote safe and effective use of analgesic medicines, medicines safety and opioid stewardship in collaboration with prescribers, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.Refer patients appropriately to chronic pain, palliative care, substance misuse, psychological or other specialist services where pain-management needs cannot be met by the acute pain service alone.Support the delivery and development of specialist outpatient or nurse-led pain services, including neuropathic pain and capsaicin/Qutenza clinics, where these form part of the service.Ensure the safe and appropriate use of specialist pain-management equipment, including devices used for patient-controlled analgesia, epidural analgesia, local anaesthetic infusions and regional anaesthetic techniques.Collect and accurately record service activity, patient outcomes, treatment-related complications, patient experience and quality data to support audit, governance, service evaluation, productivity reporting and quality improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse, NMC registered
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Mentors & Assessors
• Post basic qualification in speciality and/or recognised teaching qualification (ENB 998, C&G 730 or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and up to date post registration experience within the speciality
• Experience of student supervision and teaching
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy
• Experience and understanding of audit and evidence-based care

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking research

Skills

Essential

• Clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
• Proven listening and counselling skills
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Managing a caseload
• Good decision making abilities
• Understanding of change management process
• Demonstrate an awareness of the National agenda for speciality
• Knowledge of quality standards and relevant
• NICE guidelines, NSF CQUINs etc
• Team player
• Proficient IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to write reports and maintain accurate records
• Undertaken clinical and nursing research

Personal Qualiities

Essential

• Creative thinker
• Diplomatic

Other

Essential

• Flexible and positive approach to work

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that sterile service production meets clinical service user needs, to be taking prime responsibility for and control of the co-ordination of staff duties/services/user communication and equipment resources on a daily basis

Responsible for the daily co-ordination of the workload and allocation of or amendment to work duties of SSD Technicians in line with changing service requirements during each shift

Responsible for monitoring of daily preparation and maintenance procedures in production areas

Responsible for ensuring high standards of departmental housekeeping are maintained

Responsible for ensuring that work patterns and practices conform to the departmental procedures and safety requirements for clean rooms and dirty areas within the department

Responsible for monitoring staff usage of resources to ensure that materials are used in a cost efficient and appropriate manner

Responsible for acting as the primary contact with service users for management of daily product requirements and liaising with senior SSD managers in the event of production difficulties or anticipated risks

Responsible for immediately reporting plant equipment malfunctions or suspected anomalies to senior SSD managers

Responsible for understanding and assuming supervisory staff responsibilities under the Trust and Departmental Health & Safety Policies to minimise and control workplace risk

Responsible for ensuring that Personal Protective Equipment is always available and is used by all staff working in the department, with any continuing noncompliance reported to the department Manager

Responsible for ensuring staff adherence to SSD procedures for dealing with missing instrumentation

Responsible for conducting appraisals (PDR) of SSD Technicians and supporting them in meeting their objectives

Responsible for undertaking activities and monitoring as required by SSD managers to ensure that mechanisms to reduce production errors are followed

Responsible for advising senior SSD managers where behavioural, reliability, technical ability or other issues are identified in relation to individual SSD Technicians, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained

Responsible for maintaining contact with key users during times of peak workload where prioritisation is necessary and keeping other Team Leaders and Technical staff up to date with current priorities

Responsible for taking responsibility for specific elements of departmental management as agreed with the senior management team

Responsible for undertaking training of new staff and updating of existing staff on new or revised equipment and procedures

Responsible for identifying and developing in conjunction with senior SSD managers, changes to existing procedures and working practises in order to enhance departmental efficiency

Responsible for working flexibly across the whole department to ensure consistency of service quality and covering the work of colleagues during times of absence and during peak workload

Responsible for effectively communicating operational issues with other members of the SSD team using departmental routes of communication

Responsible on a rotational basis to carry out duties include receiving, disassembly and cleaning of contaminated equipment

Responsible for the inspection, testing, assembly, packing, sterilisation and distribution of instruments and equipment for supply to customers, wards, departments, theatres and external customers

Responsible for ensuring that the recording of all essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process is carried out

Responsible for ensuring daily tests are carried out as per agreed schedule and results on equipment are within set parameters and to inform the relevant personnel if results are contrary to the required standards

Responsible for carrying out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices

Responsible for ensuring all records and process test results demonstrate compliance so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis

Responsible for carrying out all duties in line with the Trusts Health and Safety policies

Responsible for carrying out all duties in line with the Departments Accredited Quality System

Responsible for carrying out assigned clerical tasks as required which will include but not limited to placing orders via Integra, goods receiving and invoicing

Responsible for keeping areas clean and tidy to maintain a safe and compliant environment

Responsible for delivering the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement Responsible for the collection, processing and distribution of essential medical devices and sterile packs throughout the trust including clinics and outside agencies in accordance with legislation and quality systems

Responsible for adhering to specified levels of Personal Protective equipment at all times including Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock

A high degree of physical effort will be required to undertake these duties on a regular basis

Responsible for dealing with customer enquiries in a professional manner at all times

Responsible for helping in the training of new staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 3 in Decontamination Sterile Services or equivalent experience
• Willingness to undertake Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical certificate

Desirable

• Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in all sections of decontamination department

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of concept and management of urgent /priority medical devices and nonconformances
• Experience of supervising less experienced/qualified staff
• Experience using decontamination equipment.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, relates to colleagues in an effective and positive manner on routine matters
• Use of quality management system
• Use of department tracking information systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Willingness to act in a manner conducive to our Trust Values
• Ability to work to high standards under pressure
• Flexible
• Ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety
• Demonstrates a professional manner at all times
• Ability to motivate others
• Use of Word and PC systems including operation of Windows-based software and good keyboard skills
• Use of hospital information systems
• Understand the fundamentals of data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information

Other

Essential

• Able to work to given schedules and rotas
• Able to organise and manage personal responsibilities
• Prioritise urgent 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).

Employer details

Employer name

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expertise & Excellence in Clinical PracticeContributes to the delivery of evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist practice. Care will responsive to individual needs and reflect current local and national guidelines.Acts as an accessible professional for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) supporting the management of the VTE & anticoagulation clinical caseload. This will necessitate autonomy and advocacy to ensure the delivery of timely and appropriate care to meet patient and service needs.Participates in the ongoing development and delivery of nurse led clinics in line with local service need covering newly diagnosed VTEs, vitamin K antagonists and Direct Oral Anti-Coagulation therapies. Clinics may be face to face or telephone and will incorporate ethe use of agreed protocols and clinical and professional guidelines.Assesses patients together with their medical and drug history to determine suitability for anticoagulant therapy.Uses knowledge of the speciality and treatment to support the safe, appropriate, effective and timely assessment, implementation, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based practice.Organises their own workload and adjust priorities in response to changes or issues arising within the workplace.Proficient in phlebotomy. Undertakes both venous and capillary blood testing and analysis of blood results. Calculates doses of anticoagulant treatments within the service under the guidance of local protocols.As a non medical prescriber, prescribes relevant anticoagulant therapy to patients from a limited formulary (only for practitioners registered as non medical prescribers on the NMC register).Acts as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care. Uses interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence. Ensures that patients individual needs are expressed and valued and individual care plans are understood.

Advises non specialist clinicians on the management for patients within the speciality in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluates response to interventions and cascades to relevant colleagues.

Supports patients to self-manage their condition, where deemed appropriate. Provides education for those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will need ongoing face to face support.Act as a resource providing specialist advice and support across service boundaries to ensure optimum liaison and co-ordination of care.Undertake and achieves clinical competencies relevant to this specialist service to demonstrate expertise in extended nursing roles with annual evaluation.Management & LeadershipActs as a role model including a specialist resource for clinical staff, patients and carers and relevant external agencies.Provides support to ensure public and patient involvement is embedded within the sphere of practice.Assists in setting measurable outcomes for the service and continuous evaluation of practice supporting changes where necessary.Contributes to the clinical governance agenda.Participates in operational and strategic planning for the development and delivery of the specialist service. Support service improvement activities.Represents the Trust by contributing to and participating in meetings locally, regional and nationally relating to the speciality.Contributes to an annual service review, gathering information to support the annual report.

CommunicationTakes personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.Acts as a role model for excellent communication skills. Demonstrate empathetic interpersonal and communication skills in supporting, informing, educating and advising patients and carers through their journeyAs a core member of the MDT, provides professional advice to the VTE and anticoagulation team.Refers to other health professionals and outside agencies to ensure optimum care and ongoing support for individual patients/carers, and to ensure the seamless transition from primary to secondary care appropriate to patients individual needs and circumstance.Maintain links with local and national organisations, which support the care of patients within this speciality.EducationSupports and participates in the development of VTE and anticoagulation training programmes and seminars.Participates in the development of patient focused education including training to support self-management and health promotion activities.Assists in the development of other professionals by contributing to Trust wide specialist education and training.Supports the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior nurse to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients.Ensures staff and where appropriate patients and carers are fully trained on anticoagulation equipment and consumable productsActs as a mentor/clinical supervisor as appropriate.Takes personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal. Actively engages with learning and development opportunities needed to work as an advancing practitioner and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met.Contributes to promoting educational links with local providers of higher education and deliver lectures on a range of courses. Quality, Audit, Innovation and ResearchAssists in the development and evaluation of written patient information and use existing appropriate resources to inform users, according to individually assessed needs.Works within the NMC The Code.Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and clinical guidelines to support the specialist service.Collaborates with other MDT members to develop and update multi-professional Trust operational policies and guidelines. Maintains patient records and ensure an effective documentation system to reflect the activity and delivery of specialist nursing care.Promotes the service across all adult wards and departments.Uses creative reasoning, experience and vision to support advancement of care.Develops new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.Supports management of change as required.Maintains membership and attendance at national and local forums to network and debate issues to inform the specialist nursing role and service delivery where applicable.Assists with the collation of data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality through audit and research.Assists in the development of links and system to seek the views of patient and carers to ensure service development is in line with user needs.Additional ResponsibilitiesTo undertake health assessment training.To undertake phlebotomy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse Level 1, NMC registered
• Degree level qualification or equivelent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Health assessment qualification or willing to work towards

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training
• Mentors & Assessors/SLAiP

Experience

Essential

• Two years post registration experience in an acute environment
• Experience in working autonomously
• Clinical experience in VTE and anticoagulation

Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Competent in phlebotomy
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Demonstates sound decision making abilities etc
• Evidence of negotiation skills, informing, enquiring, persuading and directing as appropriate.
• Understanding of the change management process.
• Proficient IT skills
• Knowledge of quality standards and relevant national and local guidance e.g. NICE, BSH

Personal

Essential

• Recognition of own development needs
• Team player
• Creative thinker
• Diplomatic

Other

Essential

• Flexible and positive approach to work, ability to work at various hospital and service delivery locations.
• Access to transport

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwickshire

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RGN
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Non-medical prescriber
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Desirable

• Community Nursing
• Acute nursing
• Care of older people

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
• Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
• Able to manage time effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
• Independent means of transport/car driver
• Must be willing to travel across localities.

Desirable

• Able to change duties at short notice
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service, working as part of the Inpatient team.

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, to provide a diagnosis and deliver a specialised treatment plan, based on evidenced based practice.

To be involved in performance management, peer review sessions and supervision of staff / students as necessary.

To work with other Physiotherapy Team Leads to co-ordinate and supervise the education of less experienced staff.

To initiate and co-ordinate departmental audit projects on a regular basis, in order to develop efficient and effective service provision.

To contribute to out of hours working as required.

To maintain own competency to practise.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

To undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of the individual patient including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies; gaining relevant information by clinical examination; observation, questioning, discussion and manual physiotherapy assessment techniques.

Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate a clinical diagnosis of their condition and identify and agree, client centred, and specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals.

To demonstrate highly developed observational, manual and palpatory skills for the assessment and treatment of patients.

To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, electrotherapy, patient education or exercise programmes on an individual or group basis.

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

Assess patients functional independence and if necessary refer onto other services.

Formulate a prognosis providing highly specialist advice on best course of interventions, developing specialised treatment plans.

To make informed clinical decisions on timely discharge planning and / or referral to other services.

To integrate physiotherapy treatment into a coordinated multidisciplinary programme, representing the physiotherapy service or the patient at MDT meeting/case conferences as appropriate. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning from the outset of instigation of a MDT treatment programme

To provide support, teaching, specialist and highly specialist advice to other staff within the Physiotherapy team on a planned and spontaneous basis. E.g. peers, less experienced physiotherapists; technical instructors / assistants or physiotherapy, medical or work experience students on observational visits or staff from other clinical areas.

To co-ordinate and oversee the delivery physiotherapy service in specified area.

To work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. Monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.

To assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To set a high personal standard of work and professional attitude and encourage others to do likewise.

To maintain assessment, treatment and discharge records/reports and follow guidelines, protocols and procedures in accordance with professional (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy), legal and departmental standards.

To identify opportunities to improve the physiotherapy service in order to provide the best patient care within the resources available and implement change following discussion with the Physiotherapy manager.

To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Re-adjusting plans as situations change/arise.

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of mobility aids/equipment by patients and more junior staff and students through teaching, training and supervision of practice where required.

To have an active role in facilitating quality care by contribution towards development of clinical guidelines or pathways, education, standard-setting, audit and research.

To contribute to meeting the requirements of the Trusts Corporate Governance agenda.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To maintain high morale and sound staff relations within the department.

To be responsible for supporting and developing physiotherapy students to graduate level.

To be the first point of contact in dealing with minor complaints from patients in line with trust policy.

To participate in clinical trials, relevant to area of practice, within the physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary teams.

To represent the Trust externally in local area regarding physiotherapy services provided.

Professional / Educational

To maintain and further develop own clinical Professional Development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, evidence based practice and incorporate them as appropriate into own clinical practice to maintain competency to practice. Provide evidence of how learning is applied.

To be an active member of in-house training by attending and delivering presentations and training. To attend external courses as well as practising reflective practice, peer review and personal study.

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Review (PDR) as both an appraiser and appraisee and to be responsible for complying with the agreed personal development plan.

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practice through the use of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) projects, audit, outcome measures, either individually, within the clinical speciality or with a manager. Make recommendations for change.

To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply these principles to the work situation.

To attend Physiotherapy professional meetings, and departmental team meetings as required.

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims and goals relating to physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care to such a level that where appropriate relatives and carers are able to carry out the therapy programme including discussing the implications of diagnosis and long term rehabilitation with clients and their relatives.

To provide highly specialist advice to physiotherapy colleagues working within other clinical areas in clinical matters relating to your specialist area.

To provide expert specialist advice, teaching and training to other members regarding the physical / rehabilitation management of patients with a diversity of highly complex conditions in work place.

To give advice and provide clinical supervision for bands 5 and 6, to provide clinical supervision to other Band 7s.

To induct, train, supervise and manage performance of more junior staff, support workers and physiotherapy students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation in relation to physiotherapy staff.

To take on the role of clinical educator and participate in education of physiotherapy students on placement from local universities. To include recording of activities and undertaking clinical reasoning, in conjunction with university clinical staff.

Communications and Working Relationships

To communicate effectively with patients and carers to establish relationships and maximise rehabilitation outcome, using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools, and to ensure understanding of the physical problems relating to the condition experienced by patients in specialist area and the impact this will have on their physical/ functional performance.

To be aware of the need for sensitivity and understanding when communicating with patients and carers who may be anxious or hostile especially when imparting information about potentially long term disabling and potentially life limiting conditions.

To assess individual patients understanding of proposed treatment modalities and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to intervention, in line with Trust policy in gaining consent. Involving patients with complex physical, emotional and psychological conditions.

To maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation, in line with legal, professional and departmental requirements and to complete computerised data entry to departmental standards within agreed timescales. To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines and agencies in the form of letters and reports. This communication could be in verbal, report or letter format.

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other therapy colleagues and other appropriate agencies, working within Trust guidelines for sharing of information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
• State registration (HPC)
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the chosen clinical field
• Experiential learning

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Relevant validated clinical courses
• Leadership Training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive postgraduate experience, including work at Band 6 level in a variety of specialities
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multi-disciplinary team
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
• Evidence of supervision of students or less experienced physiotherapy staff
• Evidence of provision of clinical education to less experienced staff, students and assistants

Desirable

• Experience at Team Leader (6/7) level (desirable)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Specialist knowledge of broad range of conditions in relevant field
• Evidence of sound clinical reasoning abilities
• Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner e.g. competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession and knowledge of professional standards
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues, research and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patient
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Excellent command of the English language
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to organise internal / external courses

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team taking on a team leader role
• Flexible / Empathetic / Reliable
• Ability to perform well, working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Commitment to continually develop clinically and managerially

Other

Essential

• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Independent means of transport - Car driver / owner
• Commitment to contribute to extended working hours
• Commitment to contribute to regular weekend working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

Heathcote Lane

Warwick

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent from each patient prior to assessment and treatment. The Physiotherapist should be familiar with and adhere to South Warwickshire Foundation Trust policies on consent.

To undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of the individual patient including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies; gaining relevant information by clinical examination; observation, questioning, discussion and manual physiotherapy assessment techniques.

Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate a clinical diagnosis of their condition and set therapeutic/rehabilitation objectives.

To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise programmes or classes, electrotherapy, and other alternative options. Ensuring competency to practice is maintained as appropriate.

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

To formulate a prognosis and recommend best course of interventions developing comprehensive treatments and discharge plans.

To make informed clinical decisions on timely discharge planning and / or referral to other services.

Communication

To communicate the clinical diagnosis and facilitate understanding of a mutually agreed treatment programme to patients and carers.

To communicate effectively with other patients, relatives or carers on a group or individual basis in order to maximise rehabilitative potential through verbal and non- verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or use of behavioural modification techniques.

To communicate with colleagues and other relevant professionals professionally and appropriately and in a timely manner (e.g. medical notes, letters and reports).

To assess individual patients understanding of proposed treatment modalities and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to intervention, in line with Trust policy in gaining consent.

To maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation, in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Core Standards, Trust policies and legal requirements.

Educational

Participate in staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal and professional development programmes to meet knowledge, skills and competency requirements.

To be responsible for maintaining and developing specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice ensuring own competency to practice through CPD activities.

To undertake clinical and professional updating through means identified during the appraisal process.

To develop an individual learning plan, maintain CPD records/portfolio which reflect personal development and provide evidence of how learning is applied to practice.

Be an active member through planning, implementation, attendance at and leading, of the in-service training programmes.

To participate in the clinical supervision of less experienced staff and students through teaching, peer reviews and mentoring.

To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out Physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

Undertake regular measurement, data collection and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures either individually or with more senior physiotherapists.

Management/ Professional

To be responsible for: organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Re-adjusting plans as situations change/arise, this may include adapting a new working environment.

To monitor and mentor the caseload of less experience staff providing support and guidance as required.

To be responsible for supervising, teaching and assessing Physiotherapy students to graduate level demonstrating advanced clinical ability and clinical reasoning skills.

To supervise the other staff within the MDT as required e.g. less experienced physiotherapists, TIs, Assistants, Physiotherapy, medical or work experience students ensuring they meet Trust and professional expectations and standards.

To identify opportunities to improve the physiotherapy service and implement changes with senior support in order to provide the best patient care within resources available.

To maintain own competency and to be responsible for the safe and competent use of manual handling, gym and electrotherapy equipment by patients and students/assistants/TIs through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.

To assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. Monitor own and others quality of practice, as appropriate.

To work within CSP, Trust Guidelines, National Clinical Guidelines and National Service Frameworks. To monitor own and others standards of practice, as appropriate.

To set a high personal standard of work and professional attitude and encourage others to do likewise.

To maintain high morale and sound staff relations within the department.

To maintain assessment, treatment and discharge records/reports and follow guidelines, protocols and procedures in accordance with professional (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy), legal and departmental standards.

To contribute to meeting the requirements of the Trusts Corporate Governance agenda.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To be the first point of contact in dealing with minor complaints from staff, patients and carers/visitors in line with Trust Policy.

To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents to senior staff, using the Trust incident reporting system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• Member of the CSP
• Registration with the HCPC
• Evidence of post graduate training relevant to the clinical fields within the specialisms
• Evidence of well-rounded clinical experience within the relevant specialisms

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post graduate experience as a rotational band 5 covering core areas within the specialisms
• Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and MDT team

Desirable

• Experience in contributing to the clinical education / supervision of peers, students or less experienced staff
• Involvement in clinical audit / research and understanding quality issues
• Evidence of an ability to deputise for seniors and act as peer mentor to less senior staff

Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge within the post specialism which is both experience & evidence led
• A working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
• Ability to problem solve & clinically reason complex patient presentations
• Have an ability to prioritise, delegate and set realistic treatment objectives
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of clinical governance & the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Ability to produce accurate and legible documentation
• Sufficient computer skills for job requirements email, data input etc

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to present information orally in a clear, non-discriminately and logical manner
• Able to communicate effectively with patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential
• Able to influence and persuade other professionals, patients and others
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Self-motivation and self-organisation skills
• Be aware of own learning needs/ commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Willingness to take on and manage additional roles and responsibilities e.g. student rep, H&S Rep

Other

Essential

• Able to be flexible within the working hours of the department, to suit client and department needs. This includes on call and out of hours/weekends & Bank Holidays
• Applicant must have good standard of written and spoken English
• Car Driver and independent means of transport
• Able to pass Occupational Health requirements
• Willing to undertake a Criminal Records Disclosure to enhanced level
• Legally entitled to work in this country

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leamington Hospital

Heathcote Lane

Warwick

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Knowledge skills and experience required:

This post is for Theatre Services and may involve working in either Main Theatre or Day Surgery Theatres on a planned rotational basis.

The post holder will be required to participate in nights, on-calls, weekends and evening rotas to provide a 24 hour service.

Clinical

Act as a professional role model demonstrating clinical expertise in perioperative practice and assist in the setting and monitoring of professional standards.

Provides skilled assistance and care to patients in the operating theatre

Assess care needs of the perioperative patient and develops, implements and evaluates programmes of care, rectifying and adjusting to meet individual needs.

Demonstrate knowledge of current research, practices and procedures within the specialist field of theatre practice.

Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives.

Work within professional codes of practice

Ensure that patients perioperative needs are continually assessed and appropriate care delivered and documented.

Support the team within a given operating theatre/speciality, providing the appropriate clinical skills and advice

Ensure all resources, prosthesis and items required for surgery are available, communicating with senior staff and the medical team if there are any deficits/ issues.

Supervise the work of junior staff ensuring quality and confidentiality are maintained

Able to ensure the theatre team works efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the patients and maximise utilisation of theatre time

Manage own workload and support others to do this.

Manage the Theatre Department in the absence of senior staff, informing of changes in workload/problems to a member of the senior team.

Measurable Result areas:

To provide clinical leadership, giving advice and support to junior staff as required and acting as patients advocate at all times.

To participate at departmental level in the delivery of the clinical governance and risk management agenda.

Participate in clinical audit to ensure standards are continually reviewed and enhanced.

Comply with and contribute to the review of Trust/Departmental procedures, policies and protocols.

Support and manage the teaching and induction of theatre support staff and newly appointed staff

Responsibility for research and development: from audits to undertaking research and development programmes on a regular basis.

Communications and Working Relationships:

To participate in appropriate training & development activities

To accept responsibility for own NMC/HCPC registration and practice requirements including revalidation and CPD

To participate in team, professional and personal development activities to promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

Develop and maintain effective communication systems with all personnel internal and external to the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level RGN/ODP
• Degree/Diploma ODP or equivalent level training
• NMC/HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months practical perioperative or other relevant experience - New graduates may be considered depending on the nature of the vacancy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in the operating room/ anaesthetic room/ recovery
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
• Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
• Able to manage personal time and that of others effectively
• Demonstrates a good understanding and knowledge of basic theatre/nursing care
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the role responsibility and professional accountability
• Articulate and able to communicate effectively
• Is committed to and demonstrates ability to teach successfully
• Basic IT Skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrates understanding of resource management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Uses initiative
• Positive and tolerant outlook
• Able to identify and cope with stress
• Able to accept and offer constructive criticism
• Demonstrates commitment to achieve individual and team objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexible shifts to meet service needs including on-call commitment, standby and weekends
• Capable of physical activities required
• Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions and competing demands.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation in a busy, rapidly changing environment.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations

Desirable

• Able to participate in on-calls/standby/weekend shifts to cover 24hour service

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theatre Services D24411

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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