Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description and person specification documents for full details and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Registered Nurse Professional with current registration with an appropriate UK statutory body.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to clinical leadership, informatics or transformation.
• Digital clinical risk management (Clinical Safety Officer) training, or commitment to complete approved training promptly after appointment.
• Substantial senior clinical leadership experience in a complex health or care organisation.
• Significant leadership of a major digital or clinical transformation from early design through implementation and evaluation.
• Experience of clinical workflow redesign, implementation, adoption or optimisation of clinical information systems.
• Strong knowledge of clinical informatics, electronic patient records, digital adoption, optimisation and data-enabled improvement.

Desirable

• Educated to Master's level or able to demonstrate equivalent senior-level knowledge and experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical informatics, digital health, leadership, quality improvement, programme management or a related field.
• Experience as a designated Clinical Safety Officer and authoring clinical safety documentation through deployment.
• Experience in mental health, learning disability or autism services.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wolverhampton Civic Centre

St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters and Royal Surrey County Hospital, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients in accordance with Trust policies and practices.

Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.

Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifiction

Essential

• Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council at time of appointment.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working Dermatology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit

Professional Development

Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's

St Peter’s Hospital

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care Advisor (PCA) Job Description

Responsible to: Patient Care Advisor Team Leader / Patient Care Advisor Manager Accountable to: Patient Care Advisor Manager / Practice Manager Hours: As agreed, with flexibility required to meet service needs.

The Patient Care Advisor (PCA) is the first point of contact for patients accessing the practice and plays a vital role in delivering an efficient, professional and compassionate service.

The post holder will provide high-quality reception and administrative support, ensuring patients are signposted to the most appropriate service while supporting the safe and effective operation of the practice. You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide an excellent patient experience and contribute to the smooth running of practice services.

Welcome patients and visitors in a courteous, professional and compassionate manner. Provide excellent customer service both face-to-face and over the telephone, dealing with enquiries sensitively and efficiently. Maintain patient confidentiality, manage difficult conversations calmly and professionally, and promote a positive image of the practice.

Answer incoming calls promptly and courteously, assess patient needs using agreed protocols and signpost appropriately. Book, amend and cancel appointments using SystmOne and manage appointment requests in accordance with practice policies and total triage processes. Take accurate messages and ensure timely communication with clinicians and colleagues.

Support patients who are unable to complete SystmConnect requests independently and complete requests on their behalf where appropriate. Promote and support the use of the NHS App, SystmConnect and other online services, ensuring sufficient information is obtained to enable appropriate clinical triage.

Book, amend and cancel appointments across clinical services, ensuring patients are booked into the most appropriate appointment type. Explain appointment processes clearly and escalate urgent clinical concerns in accordance with practice policy.

Help patients access the most appropriate NHS or community service. This includes Pharmacy First, community pharmacies, NHS 111, urgent treatment centres, community services, social prescribing, mental health services, local authority services and voluntary organisations.

Process new patient and temporary resident registrations, update demographic information, verify identity where required and maintain accurate patient records.

Provide administrative support to the clinical team, including raising pathology and diagnostic test requests where authorised, booking interpreters, processing post, scanning and workflowing clinical correspondence and supporting wider practice administrative processes.

Maintain accurate and timely information within SystmOne, follow document management procedures and comply with GDPR and Information Governance requirements. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

Work collaboratively with clinicians and the wider practice team, support colleagues during busy periods and provide cover across reception positions. Participate in team meetings and contribute to service development and improvement.

Follow practice policies and procedures, report incidents and patient safety concerns and participate in audits and continuous improvement. Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention and Health & Safety requirements and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

Participate in annual appraisal, complete mandatory training and maintain ongoing professional development.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer service, reception, administrative or other public-facing role.
• Experience of dealing with people by telephone and/or face-to-face in a professional environment.
• Experience of using IT systems and accurately entering, retrieving and maintaining information.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of managing a varied workload and prioritising tasks in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within General Practice or another NHS/healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in a busy GP reception or patient-facing environment.
• Experience of using SystmOne and/or SystmConnect.
• Experience of supporting patients to use the NHS App or other digital healthcare services.
• Knowledge or experience of patient navigation, signposting and NHS primary care pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Evidence of willingness to undertake training and continued learning relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in customer service, business administration, healthcare or a related field.
• Previous training or recognised qualification relevant to working within a healthcare or patient-facing environment.
• Evidence of additional training in areas such as safeguarding, confidentiality, Information Governance or customer care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Peter’s Medical Centre

Address

St Peter's Health Centre

30-36 Oxford Street

Brighton

BN1 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See main duties

To have the skills necessary to use the BSPS LIMS system (Winpath Enterprise) for data entry, result entry, report authorisation and accessing older authorised reports.

To use the ipassport document control software package to record training and competency + access controlled documents

Person Specification

Attitude, Behaviour and Values

Essential

• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Supports learning and development of self and others
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Always puts patients first and customer service focused

Desirable

• already works within NHS setting

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential

• At least 5 GCSE's or NVQ to level 2 or equivalent qualifications
• I.T systems including Microsoft packages

Desirable

• NVQ to level 2 or higher qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an admin team
• helpdesk experience

Desirable

• Use of BSPS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise to include accessing patient results and data entry.
• Customer service experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines, well organised and flexible.
• Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
• Written and verbal communication skills including a clear concise and polite telephone manner
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all members of staff.
• Good computer skills and proficient with Microsoft package

Desirable

• Advanced experience with using MS package
• Analytical skills in collecting, analysing information and make informed decisions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital

Guildford road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Business, Homecare and Service Coordination

Support the operation delivery and ongoing development of homecare services, ensuring effective coordination of processes and continuity of service.

Manage invoicing and homecare administrative processes, ensuring workloads are prioritised appropriately and queries are managed in a timely and effective manner.

Provide oversight of the Invoicing/Homecare team in relation to day-to-day operation issues, service queries and workload coordination.

Provide cover for distribution activity where required, maintaining effective working relationships with Procurement, Invoicing, Dispensary and other key teams to support safe and effective service delivery.

Act as a key link between operational pharmacy services and the Business Team, supporting reporting requirements, service monitoring and financial governance processes.

Support the preparation, validation and submission of reports relating to tariff excluded and other high-cost medicines to commissioners, in accordance with local and national requirements.

Act as senior signatory for signing off homecare schemes with homecare providers following clinical approval.

Assist in responding to commissioner queries and challenges relating to reimbursement and reporting, ensuring information provided is accurate and timely.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective processes linking homecare, invoicing, distribution, procurement and business functions to support safe and efficient service delivery.

Communication

Demonstrate highly developed communication skills to convey complex pharmacy operational information whilst deputising for the senior pharmacy operations manager, clearly and professionally to multidisciplinary teams, senior managers, clinicians, and external stakeholders, adapting the communication style to suit the audience and ensuring safe and effective service delivery.

Lead and facilitate regular operational meetings, departmental briefings, and service improvement discussions, ensuring clear dissemination of information, encouraging staff engagement, and promoting collaborative decision-making across pharmacy services.

Manage difficult and sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy, including handling complaints, resolving service issues, addressing staff performance concerns, and negotiating solutions while maintaining positive working relationships.

Produce and present high-quality reports, business cases, standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and performance data, translating complex operational and financial information into clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior management.

Develop effective working relationships across clinical, operational, procurement, finance, and digital teams to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred pharmacy services, acting as a key communication link between frontline staff and senior leadership.

Provide leadership, coaching, and constructive feedback to pharmacy staff, fostering an open culture of communication, continuous learning, and quality improvement while supporting organisational change and service transformation initiatives.

General responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of work and promote the professional image of Pharmacy within and outside the department.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.

Ensure that safe working systems are in operation in accordance with Trust and departmental procedures.

Ensure that all legal requirements relating to the dispensing and storage of pharmaceutical products in the dispensary are met and are in accordance with criteria set out under COSHH regulations.

Participate in weekend, bank holiday rotas.

Support the provision of weekend in accordance with local procedures

Represent the pharmacy department at relevant meetings both on and off site.

Participate in dispensing services including the final accuracy checking of prescriptions / orders for inpatients, outpatients, patients being discharged in accordance with local standards, policies, and safe systems of work.

Supervise work carried out by other pharmaceutical staff within remit as required, ensuring compliance with agreed standards.

Participate in statutory and mandatory training

Provide counselling to outpatients to ensure that they gain maximum benefit from their medicines.

It is the responsibility of every employee to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and the health and safety of anyone else who may be affected by what they do.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the trust and in consultation with the post holder.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NV Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceuetical Council

Desirable

• Leadership/management qualification

ACPT Qualification

Essential

• Achieved certification.

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford and St Peters Hospital

Guilford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Ward Manager, is responsible for effective organisation of the ward/department.
• Be aware of and adhere to the Shift Leader Responsibilities as per the Trusts Standards for Practice and Care.
• Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedure and the law.
• Ensure safe use of equipment, ascertaining that staff are competent to operate the equipment and that the equipment is in safe working order. Keep a training log complying with Trust and CNST requirements detailing staff trainers and the equipment which individual staff have been trained in and are competent to use.
• Understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the hospitals Health and Safety Policy.
• Report and record accidents/incidents and complaints to the Ward Manager, according to the Trust policy and undertake further investigations as directed.
• Be competent in current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice.
• Have a working knowledge of the fire regulations and procedures, ensuring appropriate action is taken in response to an emergency.
• In conjunction with the Ward Manager, maintain budgetary control through an efficient and effective use of resources.
• Attend meetings and participate in working parties when required, developing effective links with colleagues for obtaining and giving information.
• Undertake projects and initiate improvements in nursing care and management of the ward/department.
• Take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to the ward environment.
• Work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse within the framework of team nursing based on internal night rotation and in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse
• ENB 998 / other relevant teaching qualifications
• Evidence of further professional development at a minimum of diploma level, or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through substantial experience at a minimum of Band 5

Desirable

• Management Course
• First Level Degree
• Mentorship or willingness to undertake course within first year

Experience

Essential

• Managing a team
• Evidence of recent changes in nursing practice to improve patient care
• Competent team leader

Desirable

• Previous Band 6 position in similar area

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to people who use Trust and other related services
• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights
• You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised
• You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Male catheterisation

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS Constitution
• Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
• Team and Information Management
• Management of change

Desirable

• Effective negotiator
• Business planning
• IT and Presentation skills
• Understanding of HR process

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford and St. Peters' NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work collaboratively with other Healthcare professionals to provide patient care which promotes best practice and maintains the patients optimum independence.

Use outcome and complexity measurements (OACC) competently and understands the importance of accurate data management for care services.

Work with patients and families to create management plans addressing their individual physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs reflecting the holistic principles of palliative care and always promoting dignity.

Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in palliative care to provide excellent patient care and to recognise the need for, instigate and interpret complexinformation and clinical investigations to address reversible causes of symptoms.

Demonstrate advanced communication skills with patients, carers and other health care professionals both face to face and via the telephone to share and gather information, offer support and advice and, initiate conversations with patients and their families to enable them to make informed decisions about their care at end of life.

Initiate and lead conversations surrounding advance care planning ensuring patients and carers are aware of choices at each stage.

Recognise signs of dying to initiate anticipatory prescribing so that symptoms can be addressed.

Maintain practical skills such as venepuncture, management of PICC lines, and male /female catheterisation and intravenous drug administration.

Ensure adequate ordering to control stocks of medical supplies and drugs.

Work within the boundaries of a multi-disciplinary team, instigate, lead, and contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions, including multidisciplinary team meetings, and refer to other members of the team to enhance patient care.

Plan, organise and allocate staff according to competencies, workload, and patient dependency to provide excellent patient care and best use of resources, across all hospice services.

Frequently undertake the role of the nurse in charge.

Take part in clinical audit and undertake risk assessments in line with the Trusts clinical governance processes.

Undertake activities associated with the line management of Registered Nurses, Paramedics, Nursing Associates and HealthCare Assistants (including but not restricted to supervision and support, absence and performance management, recruitment, and induction)

Support the management of ward support volunteers.

Undertake mentorship of student nurses and return to practice nurses.

Participate in teaching and education programmes and assist in mentoring junior staff, student nurses and nursing assistants.

Demonstrate presentation skills to actively contribute to education and training both internally and externally as part of sharing good practice to enhance patient care.

Take part, under supervision, in investigations into complaints or incidents, completing the relevant sections of the accident, incident and near miss reports.

Maintain active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register and meet the requirements of nurse revalidation.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Strong leadership and effective delegation skills.
• Empathetic and courteous, always treating patients and their
• loved ones with care and consideration.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and take part in the senior nurse on-
• call rota to provide appropriate delivery of service on a rolling seven-day rota basis.
• Willingness to participate in own clinical supervision ensuring
• personal wellbeing and resilience and safe practice.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership through engagement with innovation in practice.
• Ability to demonstrate an empathic and collaborative approach to the Team leader role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration, Education to degree level (level six)

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Post-registration education in a relevant subject.
• Level 6 Leadership qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experienced Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience of assessing and planning care for patients.
• Experience of co-ordination of clinical shifts.
• Ability to handle feedback from patients and carers including complaints, sensitively and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge in symptom control to ensure the patient's symptoms are addressed, and to guide other members of the health care team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate written and computerised records, and minimum data requirements for accessing and recording information in accordance with NMC Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping (2009) and Code of Professional Conduct (2008).

Desirable

• Evidence of practice in a palliative care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Peter & St James Hospice

Address

North Common Road

North Chailey

Lewes

West Sussex

BN8 4ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://stpjhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

2.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:To maintain standards of technical competency in EP and in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non-invasive).To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner.To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilst reviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members.To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge to staff within ones area of responsibility.To assist with research studies as required.To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.To participate in the 24/7 on-call PPCI service provided by the Clinical Measurements

Managerial:To take responsibility for day to day running of the EP service including stock management and ordering, and to ensure that staff are aware of the economical use of supplies.To ensure that all data entered on the invasive (EP and pacing) database is timely and accurate and that statistical records and audits are produced when required.To deputise for the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist when necessary for management of the department.To be responsible for the management of junior cardiac physiology personnelTo assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the invasive service.To work with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist to ensure procedures are in place to achieve Government targets in Cardiac Physiology services.To assist in the development of protocols, guidelines, and policies within the department. To implement local policies and guidelines and ensure these are adhered to at all times and ensure these incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence based practice.To work in accordance with standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences and Technology (SCST) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).To be familiar with the use of Solus, Cerner Millenium and any other computerised systems integral to the running of the department.To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties.To assist with the recruitment and retention of staff within the Clinical Measurements Department.To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies.Communication with manufacturers/suppliers regarding stock and/or equipment management.To authorise agency/overtime/sickness in line with local policies

Personnel:To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times.To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Cardiac Physiology, as required.To supervise the training, development and appraisal of professional competence of all staff within ones area of responsibility.To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between all levels of staff and disciplines.Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents.

Educational:To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist.To maintain professional accreditation through appropriate Continuous Professional and Personal Development.To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date.To participate in the training and development of local competencies of junior staff within the department.To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for all grades and disciplines of staff within the area of responsibility.To support a rigorous training programme within the department ensuring all physiologists attain state registration.Administration:To register patient attendances on the departments Solus databaseTo book appointments onto Solus, facilitating patient choiceTo be familiar with Cerner Millenium to track patient progression, case notes, and patient demographicand episode details.To order portering services on the Cerner Millenium to facilitate movement of patients and/or equipment.To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitorsTo maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department.To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources.To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as per patient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors.To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies.To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students at all times.To undertake training in other areas of Cardiac Physiology, as required.To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially booked onto the database.To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
• Intermediate Life Support Skills
• IBHRE in EP or BHRS or Equivalent

Desirable

• BHRS or IBHRE in Devices
• RCCP registration or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience with RF and cryo-ablation therapy
• Extensive experience in physiological investigations including cover for 24/7 PPCI service
• Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in PCI, simple and complex device implants
• Demonstrate competency in supporting ILR/pacemaker/ICD and CRT implantation and follow up, and invasive techniques
• Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up

Desirable

• Experience with 3D mapping system
• Staff management
• Experience of stock control

Other requirements

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work cross-site
• Ability to work extended working hours

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be aware of and act appropriately on Trust Safeguarding Children Polices and Procedures.

Under the direction of the Advanced Early Years Practitioner assist in the day to day running of the nursery in accordance with all Trust and Nursery policies and procedures.

Sustain and develop good practice within the nursery, by sharing responsibility in offering a stimulating environment for the children in your care by ensuring a contribution of ideas covering The New Early Yearly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) ensuring that a child can develop to the appropriate age and stage of development. Through observations on your key children produce individual short and medium term development plans.

As a key worker to a designated group of children be responsible for the documentation of the childrens Learning Journeys, enabling you to provide positive feedback to parents.

Engage in all physical aspects of the childrens health, well being, care and play i.e. lifting, running, bending sitting on the floor.

Develop links with parents and encourage parental participation within the nursery. Be understanding and receptive to parents wishes. Offer encouragement and advice when appropriate.

Be aware of the confidential aspects of work, treating all confidential information relating to the children, parents, staff and professional contacts in a manner which will protect the individual.

Follow all guidelines with regards to the administration of medication as well as the daily health and safety checks made within the nursery.

Attend regular team meetings and annual staff training to maintain all annual statutory training including Safeguarding Children and Adults, Information Governance, Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Equal Opportunities, Hand Hygiene and Fire Training.

For further information about this post, please contact: Catherine Loughman, ext. 4757 / Kelly Chester, ext. 2192..

Person Specification

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential

• oNVQ3 in Childcare and Education

Experience

Essential

• oPrevious experience working with children 3 months - 5 years.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on Silverwood please click on the link below.

Silverwood - New mental health inpatient service : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (sabp.nhs.uk)

For a full breakdown of the Job Role and Responsibilities please find the Job Description attached to this job listing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or at least 3 years' experience within health care role

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within adult mental health services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Silverwood

St Peter's Hospital, Holloway Hill Lyne

Chertsey

KT16 0AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will be expected to assist with the receipt, prioritisation and pre-analytical processing of potentially infectious samples. You will also be required to use some basic laboratory devices such as a centrifuge by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), under supervision as required. There will be regular interaction with healthcare professional by telephone and in person at the reception hatch. There will also be interaction with drivers, engineers and members of the general public as the reception is the main point of entrance to pathology.
• You will need to have good computer skills as request entry is an essential part of the role.
• You will need to have good verbal communication skills as answering frequent telephone queries and personal interactions are a routine activity.
• You will need to maintain focus as some tasks are repetitive in nature.
• You will need to demonstrate good written communication skills as documentation is an essential part of good laboratory practice.
• You will need to have good listening skills and be able to both receive instruction and communicate your responses and suggestions effectively.
• You may need to work flexibly, including late shift and weekend participation as necessary.
• An understanding of basic biomedical terminology and equipment is desirable.
• Appreciation and demonstration of the trusts core values is also desirable.

Person Specification

Ability

Essential

• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Flexibility with working hours

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

• Good keyboard skills
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Good team player

Desirable

• A can do attitude to work
• Ability to work on own
• Experience of working in a specimen reception department in pathology
• Experience of working with laboratory applications Winpath enterprise

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In order to ensure the smooth running of the service, the post holder will:

• Participate inregular on-call commitments for acute General Medicine at St Peters, on a full-shift rota.
• Provide both in-patient and out-patient care for patients in accordance with the Trusts contractual obligations.
• Participate in the supervision and training of junior medical staff and offer guidance and advice to the wider MDT
• Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies
• Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice
• Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols
• Participate in Trust training programmes to improve the quality of service provision.
• Work within and demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda.
• Conduct or participate in regular audit projects
• Undertake other duties as may be considered reasonable and appropriate.
• Attend and participate in staff and group meetings as required

The post holder will provide support to less experienced medical staff and nursing staff and be approachable when sought to provide advice on the clinic floor.

The post holder is expected to liaise with his/her colleagues in providing internal cover for Annual leave and sick leave and this may require some flexibility in the post holders hours.

You must have wide experience in General (Internal) Medicine and be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will work under Consultant supervision and within a dedicated team at all times. As a hospital and a major secondary centre, we offer a large variety of sub-specialty services providing an excellent learning environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full MRCP (UK) at the time of application
• GMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent

Clinical Skills - clinical knowledge & expertise

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate awareness of the basics of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, inpatients and outpatients; oAppropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; oProficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum) as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate oAble to prioritise clinical need oAble to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: oNHS Constitution oTrust vision, values and strategic objectives oYou have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
• Able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role, oPatient facing roles -be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital UEC

Guildford Road

CHERTSEY

KT160PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across medical retina, vitreoretinal and general ophthalmology services. The post holder will undertake specialist outpatient clinics, participate in at least one vitreoretinal theatre list per week and contribute to the ophthalmology on-call rota, providing assessment and management of a wide range of ophthalmic conditions and emergencies. Working closely with consultant ophthalmologists, specialty trainees, ophthalmic nurses, theatre teams and multidisciplinary colleagues, the Fellow will support the delivery of safe, effective and timely patient care across Ashford Hospital, St Peters Hospital and Woking Community Hospital. Responsibilities include clinical decision-making, accurate documentation, communication with patients and carers, and ensuring high professional standards are maintained at all times. The post holder will actively contribute to teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors, trainee optometrists and other healthcare professionals. They will participate in departmental educational activities, continuing professional development, clinical audit, research and governance programmes, helping to improve quality, patient safety and service performance. The role also requires participation in service improvement initiatives, compliance with Trust policies and regulatory standards, and flexible working to meet the needs of the Ophthalmology Department. The Fellow will support the achievement of departmental objectives while contributing to the Trusts vision of delivering excellent, joined-up patient care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in Ophthalmology, including cataract surgery

Desirable

• Further experience in Medical Retina

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent - Part 1 FRCOphth or equivalent - Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Part 2 FRCOphth or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ASPH

Ashford & St. Peters Hospitals NHS Trust Ashford Hospital London Road ASHFORD TW15 3AA UNITED KINGDOM

Ashford

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Proven track record in high risk obstetrics and high risk caesarean sections
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School

Desirable

• Experience in conducting Maternal Medicine/ Joint diabetic ANC

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
• ATSM advanced labour ward practice
• Further ATSM in either obstetrics or gynaecology
• MRCOG part 2/3

Desirable

• ATSM in Maternal Medicine

Clinical governance

Essential

• Experience of Audit
• Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management
• Evidence of participation in annual appraisal

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peter's Road

Margate

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full details

Clinical or technical

To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute medical illnesses. These patients often have complex and or chronic presentation.

To act as a lead specialist occupational therapy resource using highly developed clinical skills in theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.

To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload and use excellent clinical reasoning skills to utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care using a range of interventions.

To use investigative and analytical skills, manual assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients, to support other more junior staff with their patients as required and to make referrals to other disciplines and agencies as appropriate.

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.

To support less experienced staff with their patient caseload.

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

To use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients.

To demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills and select appropriate treatments.

To be able to adapt treatments dependent on clinical outcome and formulate an appropriate plan.

To attend relevant board rounds and meetings as required, to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.

Leadership or managerial

Work in close conjunction with Clinical Lead for PT and OT for Medicine and other Band 7 Team Leads

To be jointly responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy service to the medical wards as the Trust reconfigures its bed base.

Act as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals

Supervise junior and senior staff within team.

Effectively plan the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and frequently unpredictable work patterns

Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing to the individual team and service objectives.

Ensure team working within Ashford and St Peters Hospitals, assisting other members to effectively prioritise, plan and manage their caseloads.

Demonstrate ability to prioritise clinical and managerial work and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.

Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraiser and appraisee

To work with the Therapy Managers in developing strategic and operational management of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Demonstrate a high level of understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk

Initiate and lead projects to develop services in line with recent NHS initiatives and guidance and in response to local demand.

Work as part of the Occupational therapy Team to provide an efficient and effective service.

Communication

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

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

Take responsibility for leading/supporting local team meetings to ensure accurate and timely information giving and receiving.

Initiate and maintain good contact with local service both internally and externally.

Provide advice to other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field and to share and disseminate knowledge with colleagues working within the directorate.

Education

Supervise and lead on the professional development and training of Occupational Therapists and other members of the team in the specialist field.

Undertake regular supervision with individuals to support clinical reasoning and to undertake joint problem patient sessions as facilitator and participant.

Take responsibility for the training of junior staff, students or assistants/technicians within own clinical area.

Participate in any training sessions as a recipient and facilitator within the department and MDT.

Disseminate any training received to other staff and healthcare professionals.

Be actively involved in special interest groups to share and disseminate knowledge to colleagues.

Information and reporting

Collect & record data accurately in accordance with professional guidelines and ASPH Values.

Research and Development

To take responsibility for the writing of evidence based clinical guidelines and protocols as appropriate to the speciality and for regularly reviewing and updating those guidelines.

Demonstrate the use of relevant information and research findings to support and promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.

Promote clinical excellence through initiating & participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within a clinical governance framework.

Participate in both clinical and organisational audit to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service.

Service improvement

Monitor and maintain acceptable standards of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

To develop services in line with recent NHS and other initiatives and guidance.

General responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy
• Appropriate training at MSc Level of equivalent experiential development

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a senior OT in surgery/cardiorespiratory/neuro/general and elderly medicine
• Experience working within an acute hospital setting
• Supervision of junior and/or support staff
• Experience of leading a team

Desirable

• Experience in teaching in a variety of ways

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced assessment, treatment, clinical reasoning and discharge planning
• Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines
• Use of audit to improve interventions/services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To use the Trusts information systems appropriately in the outpatient hand therapy department to record all referrals ensuring data accuracy with patient details, referrer details and referral dates highlighting any referrals which require urgent attention and investigating any discrepancies or missing information.

2. To ensure that clinic appointments are used effectively and efficiently with appropriate bookings made according to the type and urgency of treatment required.

3. To send any relevant paperwork or telephone patients informing them of an appointment time/changes and any other relevant information pertinent to their appointment.

4. Work with the iMSK admin hub to process iMSK referrals for health professional teams.

5. To undertake the full range of reception duties for the hand therapy outpatient department. This will include assisting patients whilst checking in, out-coming appointments and rebooking appointments with the patient.

6. To deal with telephone enquiries regarding all hand therapy outpatient appointments and to make appropriate changes/amendments using the Trusts information systems in line with departmental guidance.

7. Action daily reports that show appointment cancellations or require those that require rebooking in order to maximise clinic utilisation.

8. To advise patients of non-clinical information e.g., outpatient waiting times.

9. To update the waiting list records as required.

10. To prepare patient records for the hand therapy department.

11. To be responsible for booking transport for patients and liaising with the transport services to ensure that patients arrival and return journeys are planned in conjunction with patient need and clinic requirements.

12. To file and archive clinical records

13. To run daily reports and any other ad hoc reports from the Trusts information system.

14. To be responsible, in cooperation with the senior hand therapy staff for cancelling clinics in the event of unplanned absence adhering to department policies.

15.To discharge patients in line with the departmental policies and procedures.

16. To make changes to clinic templates as required

17. To collect, open and date stamp post for the department.

18. To undertake photocopying and other general clerical duties as required for the hand therapy department.

19. To attend staff meetings and any other meetings as appropriate.

20. To liaise with GPs, medical staff, wards, physiotherapists, iMSK admin hub and colleagues as required.

21. To provide cover for other non-clinical roles within the department as required

22. To assist with ordering stationery and other office supplies.

23. To assist in running the hand therapy equipment shop, ensuring efficient handling of cash in line with policies and procedures.

24. To assist in the process of patients and other parties accessing medical records. Ensuring that correspondence with solicitors and other communication is carried out in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures.

25. To maintain a safe working environment liaising with other departments and completing incident forms as required.

26. To prioritise workload and work without supervision when necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Achieved English + Maths Qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Computer Packages

Experience

Essential

• Telephone + Face to Face Customer/Patient Experience
• Team Working
• Taking initiative
• Meeting goals/deadlines

Desirable

• Experience working in a health or social care setting

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Able to prioritise workload
• Flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital

London Road

Ashford, Surrey

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A. Duties and Responsibilities:

Communications and Relationships

1. To perform office functions such as communicating with service users in person or by telephone and arranging times for postmortems with Coroners officers and pathologists. This will include bereaved and grieving relatives, Coroners officers, police, pathologists, nurses, hospital-based Clinicians, bereavement officers, porters and other Trust staff.

2. To liaise with tissue and organ recovery teams always complying with the Trust consent process

3. To liaise with other trusts and local midwives with respect to transporting deceased babies from Central Delivery Suite

Analytical and judgement skills

1. To assist with the procedures required to prepare a deceased for identification and to viewing. This includes potential contact with distressed grieving relatives and legislated authorities.

2. Provision of appropriate specimen containers during postmortem examinations; accurately receive, label, store and transport specimens (Blood, urine, swabs, organs, tissues) taken for analysis and laboratory examination in a safe manner.

3. To be responsible for taking, packaging and arranging the transportation of blood, urine and other body fluids required for further analysis under the direction of HM Coroner to outside laboratories (eg Forensic laboratories). To keep an accurate up to date log on the mortuary computer and relevant paper records

4. To obtain skills to such a level as to be able to assist APT staff in the supervised reconstruction of the deceased after postmortem to an acceptable standard including packing, padding and suturing.

Planning and organisation

1. To be responsible for keeping accurate records of the deceased and their property in the mortuary register

2. To be responsible for the safe disposal of all clinical waste from the mortuary and postmortem room as required by Trust waste disposal policy including the safe bagging of dirty/soiled linen as required by the Trusts policy on dirty/soiled linen.

3. To be responsible for ensuring the safekeeping of property and valuables of the deceased in accordance with Trust policies and procedures

4. To be responsible for acquiring clean theatre gowns, towels and disposable personal protective equipment for Pathologists and APT staff.

5. To partake in the stock checking of all the mortuary stock items. To assist with the cost-effective purchase and provision of stock in order to maintain the smooth running of the office and mortuary area.

6. Ensuring all documentation is kept up to date and correct as required for accrediting organisations, including current HTA standards and kept in accordance with departmental protocols, this includes correct disposal of relevant documents.

7. Enact re-ordering protocols if stock items fall below minimum levels, to place any order direct to Pathology Administration.

8. Use and maintain equipment within the department in compliance with departmental policy.

9. To identify and undertake any training courses that may be considered appropriate.

10. To partake in the compiling and forwarding of relevant statistics to the Mortuary Services Manager.

11. To participate in cross site cover when requested.

12. To participate in the on call rota on a regular basis.

Physical skills

1. To use hand eye co-ordination and manipulation skills in accurately numbering patient sample containers and subsequent tissue cassettes

2. Assisting during receipt and removal of bodies from the body store, including bariatric cases and managing this process under the direction of the Senior APT by liaising with funeral directors and other hospital staff according to mortuary and load management protocols and using appropriate load management equipment. Bodies can weigh in excess of 50 stone but the average weight moved on a daily basis is between 8 and 15 stone

3. To assist in the post mortem service, performing eviscerations and reconstruction to a high standard.

Patient care responsibilities

1. To treat all deceased with appropriate respect

Policy Development

1. To assist the Mortuary Services Manager in reviewing and formulating escalation and contingency plans, especially for peak work times (eg winter and bank holidays)

Working conditions

1. To be responsible for the thorough cleaning and decontamination of the postmortem room.

2. To be responsible, under direction, for the correct cleaning and maintenance of equipment

3. To use appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing when dealing with dangerous substances as outlined in general and COSHH risk assessments, in particular care must be taken with formaldehyde and cleaning materials

4. To be aware of, and always comply with, Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory practices.

5. To always comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act

Health and Safety

1. As an employee, you also have a duty to take reasonable care of your own Health and Safety. This include ensuring that you are aware of and follow all Trust Health and Safety and infection control procedures relevant to your work and participate in relevant mandatory training and annual infection control updates. You will be expected to consistently follow high standard of infection control practice, and this include hand cleansing and aseptic techniques for clinical staff

2. To comply with lone working conditions outlined as part of mortuary procedures, ensuring the safety of self and others as per point 2 above.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Desirable

• Level 4 NVQ or equivalent

trust value

Essential

• able to demonstrate trust values

Desirable

• able to articulate trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

st Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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