Job description

Job responsibilities

All fellows will be expected to deliver peri-operative care in their sub-specialty area with consultant supervision

• Carry out pre-operative assessment including working in high risk clinics and presenting in MDT meetings.
• Work on projects to improve the service, such as service development projects and quality improvement
• Deliver teaching to the department in sub-specialty area - departmental meetings and trainee teaching
• Provide on call cover with distant supervision in either theatres, obstetrics or intensive care on a 1 in 8 basis
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Deliver high standards of patient focussed care
• Work to the Trust's objectives and values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in anaesthesia e.g. FRCA

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience in anaesthesia and critical care
• Experience working with distant supervision in theatres, labour ward and intensive care

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of CPD activities related to anaesthesia

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of Initial Assessment of Competencies (IAC) and Initial Assessment of Competencies in Obsteric Anaesthesia (IACOA)
• Able to anaesthetise ASA 1 and 2 patients independently for emergency surgery with distant supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work constructively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Comepetent in the use of IT/computer systems

Other

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate alignment with the Trust Values

Desirable

• Demonstrate Trust Values at an exemplary level
• Evidence of leadership and management activities
• Evidence of teaching at undergraduate/postraduate level
• Evidence of QI/research activities including presentations and publications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the service managers in overseeing RTT 18 week performance management across the specialities within the MES division, providing expertise & support for the delivery & achievement of patient RTT standards.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent IT skills - confidence working with Microsoft Excel
• Understanding Referral To Treatment Pathway
• Previous experience in an office environment working with health care professionals
• Working to strict deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in using FDP
• Understanding of medical terminology

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of GDPR and Informational Governance
• Trust vision, values and strategic objectives

Other

Essential

• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
• Team player
• Must be able to demonstrate organisation and timekeeping

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

The duties and responsibilities below are a summary of the post. For the full detailed list, please refer to the attached job description.

Clinical Duties

• Deliver and support structured group exercise classes for prehabilitation cohorts in community gym settings.
• Complete one-to-one assessments at the start and end of each programme, including functional measures and exercise readiness screening.
• Recognise and promptly report any changes in a patients presentation, wellbeing, or risk to senior staff.
• Advise patients on safe use of exercise and mobility equipment used within sessions.
• Supervise patients throughout classes to ensure safe technique, effective participation, and appropriate exercise progression.
• Support patients and carers with concerns or questions relating to exercise, activity levels, or preparation for surgery.
• Contribute to brief patient education (bite-size surgery school) and promote healthy lifestyle choices that support surgical readiness.

Communication & Teamworking

• Build rapport with patients and carers, using empathy, sensitivity and motivational communication to encourage engagement and confidence.
• Communicate clearly with individuals who have barriers to understanding, such as sensory impairments, low health literacy or anxiety.
• Participate in relevant team meetings, MDT discussions, and handovers as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely and legible clinical documentation in line with Trust and therapy service standards.
• Provide appropriate signposting to other services (e.g., gym referrals, smoking cessation, activity groups, weight management) when relevant.

Managerial & Organisational Duties

• Ensure equipment used in classes is clean, safe and well-maintained; arrange replacement or reporting of faulty items.
• Assist with scheduling patients, attendance monitoring, and general session organisation to ensure smooth cohort flow.

Administrative, Information & Reporting

• Part of this role will include administrative support, duties include but are not limited to: scheduling patient bookings, outcoming appointments, data entry for audit and service improvement.
• Complete high-quality session notes, discharge summaries, outcome measures and onward referrals.
• Collect and record data accurately, including patient outcomes and attendance, for audit and service evaluation.
• Maintain required departmental statistics and contribute to reporting as needed.

Education, Training & Professional Development

• Participate in regular supervision and the appraisal process as an appraisee.
• Complete mandatory training and service-specific competencies to support safe and effective practice.
• Contribute to training sessions for patients or staff where appropriate, under guidance of senior clinicians.

Quality Improvement & Service Development

• Contribute to audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects led by the prehabilitation or MDT teams.

General Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with Trust policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and health & safety.
• Promote a safe working environment within community gym settings.
• Undertake any reasonable duties that fall within the scope and capabilities of a Band 3 Therapy Assistant role.

You must have a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for commuting between work sites as required. Please state this in your personal statement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/ O Level Maths and English Or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare or exercise prescription setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience in exercise prescription or as Band 3 as an assistant in healthcare
• Experience of direct patient care or client facing role

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound understanding of the role of the Therapy Assistant
• Understanding of exercise prescription for prehabilitation

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills with patients, families and the MDT
• Ability to demonstrate and adapt exercises
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital and Gym sites in North West Surrey

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Senior Nurse (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your leadership skills to make sure our residents get the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to be a hands-on clinical leader that creates a safe and supportive environment for our residents with a range of mental and physical needs. You'll use your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions, from assessing the needs of a new resident to implementing safeguarding policies and administrating medicines in line with NMC regulations. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you'll support and mentor your team to make sure they have the clinical training they need to deliver the highest standards of nursing. As a Senior Nurse (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Senior Nurse (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration and a mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge on the most recent clinical practices. We'll also look for an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader and problem solver who has worked with older people and acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and a mentoring or supervision 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.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Chalfont St. Peter

SL9 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in caring for older people; Excellent communication skills; Emphatic and compassionate approach.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Chalfont St. Peter

SL9 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve.

We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration, knowledge of current clinical practices, experience with care plans and risk assessments, understanding of regulatory frameworks including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Chalfont St. Peter

SL9 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being conversant with the Trust and local policies for safe handling, cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

To undertake and be responsible for the cleaning of all specialised equipment such as ventilators, incubators and breast pumps.

Ensure equipment is correctly assembled and in safe working order.

Ensure accurate record keeping is maintained on cleaning of equipment.

Report any faulty or defective equipment to the nurse in charge.

Contribute to the development of policies and procedures relating to the equipment.

Be responsible for the cleanliness and general tidiness throughout the Unit including nurseries, utility room, parents rooms, milk and pharmacy fridges, surfaces and storage areas.

Ensure adequate stocks are maintained within nurseries and inform nurse in charge when cupboard stocks are low.

Keep up to date with laundry.

Ensure Milton solution is changed daily in accordance with daily tasks.

Maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and all visitors to the unit.

To undertake as required collection and removal of laundry and rubbish to and from a pre-determined point on the unit.

To undertake as required the movement of specimens, x-rays and health records.

Assist with clerical and reception duties such as answering the phone and filing.

To undertake duties as may be required and delegated by a trained nurse and in which competency has been deemed.

Be aware of any child protection issues reporting and concerns to the nurse in charge.

Change suction tubing and containers as per unit guidelines.

Assist with cleaning of frequent touch surfaces in the clinical environment including the Work stations on Wheels (WOW).

Answer the telephone in a timely and professional manner and refer calls as appropriate.

To be aware of current hospital procedures on fire and cardiac arrest and to take appropriate action.

Communicate with parents and relatives in a courteous, sensitive and appropriate manner, and refer to the nurse in charge as required.

Report any incidents, accidents, concerns, near misses or complaints to the nurse in charge or matron.

Be sensitive to parents and their environment, ensuring communication of a personal and or private nature is discreet and patient confidentiality is maintained.

Provide refreshments for distressed parents as instructed by qualified staff.

Assist the trained nurse in escorting babies as required.

Teach mothers how to express and safely store their breast milk.

To ensure that the privacy and dignity of mothers are respected at all times especially when expressing their milk.

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

• NHS experience

Desirable

• Infection Control Procedures

Experience

Essential

• Some experience of working with others and the general public

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a suitable standard in literacy and numeracy

Skills

Essential

• Willing to learn new skills
• Good communicator and team player

Desirable

• IT skills

other requirements

Essential

• Punctual and efficient
• calm under pressure

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

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Abbey Wing

Guidlford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of secondary education, including GCSE grade A-C or equivalent alternative qualification or experience
• Literacy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE A-C)
• Numeracy level 1 or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ in Business and Administration or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Literacy and numeral level 2 or equivalent GCSE A-C

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous administrative experience
• Previous experience of working with and helping to maintain a range of office and administrative IT systems
• Previous experience of working in a customer facing service providing services directly to members of the public
• Experience of working in and contributing to the performance of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital, either inside or outside of the NHS
• Experience of contributing to the development of administrative processes and systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS 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

Please refer to the full job description and personal specification attached for the role. Additionally, please read the role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree, AAT Certificate, or equivalent experience
• Good Excel spreadsheet skills

Desirable

• Studying toward CCAB qualification, or wishing to commence study towards CCAB qualification

Experience

Essential

• Some previous experience working management accounts, or ability to demonstrate degree level experience and understanding of management accounting in application and interview
• Knowledge of financial systems and accounting processes
• Previous experience of data manipulation (with large data sets) or ability to demonstrate degree level experience and understanding of working with large data sets in application and interview

Desirable

• Previous experience within the NHS
• Prior experience with Oracle Financials software.

Skills

Essential

• Able to explain complex data and information issues, offer advice to assist in sound decision making and recommend actions
• Flexible approach working within a large organisation
• Methodical approach and accuracy in data input and calculation

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

Working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker will involve carrying out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, incorporating:

• Continence Management
• Nutrition & Hydration
• Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs
• Moving & Handling of patients to support independence
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Safeguarding of adults and children.

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a health care support worker within the NHS for a minimum of six months.
• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience training and supporting new staff

Knowledge

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication
• Required IT skills
• Caring and Compassionate
• Empathy and understanding
• Ability to provide excellent patient centred care

Desirable

• Extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and undertaking ECGs

Other requirements

Essential

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

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

• To provide clerical support to the Audiology Clinical Office
• Support the Clinical Office Administrative Co-ordinator
• To ensure patient's clinic reports are processed, sent to GPs and uploaded to the patients notes for the next clinic visit
• Work as part of the administrative team to ensure that clinic letters are saved and available in the patient's records.
• Ensure any clinic outcomes are passed to the Clinical Office Administrative Co-ordinators for actions (e.g. add to waiting list)
• Sort, distribute and prioritise incoming post using judgement and experience to decide which documents are to be passed to other areas for information purposes or action the letters contents
• Exercise independent judgement and initiative when problems arise taking the necessary action to resolve the problems or referring to the appropriate person
• Competent use of Cerner after training in accordance with required departmental standards of work
• Ensure that effective communication both within the Trust and between the hospital, GPs and patients is maintained. Exercise independent judgement and initiative based on acquired experience and knowledge when problems arise by taking appropriate action to resolve the problems or refer to the appropriate person
• Ad hoc retrieval of medical records/X-rays/investigation results relating to patient/Consultant enquiries
• Liaise with all staff concerned with patient services e.g. medical, nursing, medical records, X-ray and management
• Deal with enquiries by letter/email/telephone from patients, GPs, other hospitals and other Consultants
• Action results of clinical investigations within procedural guidelines
• Managing own workload, prioritising as necessary
• Work as part of a team and assisting with the training of new and temporary staff. Providing support and advice where appropriate
• Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and new methods of working as appropriate to the work of the administrative team
• Through self-development, continuously update knowledge of new trends and maintain and improve knowledge and competence
• Have the ability and commitment to work as a team member and be able to adhere to strict deadlines
• When required assist with the investigation and compilation of responses to complaints within optimum deadlines
• Demonstrate an understanding and reassuring manner when dealing with patients and their relatives
• Undertake all mandatory training as required by the Trust
• Any other duties relevant to the above tasks

Person Specification

Patient facing & adminstration experience

Essential

• Previous administration experience
• Working in a busy office and dealing with conflicting demands
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Customer service focus
• GCSE Maths and English pass or an equivalent

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• NHS systems and procedures

Maintain confidentiality

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to deal sensitively and tactfully with all contacts and maintain confidentiality
• Able to prioritise work
• You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role

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

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide clerical support to the Divisional Clinical Office.
• Support the Clinical Office Administrative Co-ordinator.
• Ensure any clinic outcomes are passed to the Clinical Office Administrative Co-ordinator for actions (e.g. add to waiting list).
• To use new working systems within the Clinical Office to promote an efficient service, e. IT fast save systems and discharge summary systems.
• General office duties including filing and photocopying and ordering of stationery supplies, within agreed limits.
• Sort, distribute and prioritise incoming post using judgement and experience to decide which documents are to be passed to consultants and which may be passed to other areas for information or action.
• Exercise independent judgement and initiative when problems arise taking the necessary action to resolve the problems or referring to the appropriate person.
• Implement any relevant Trust and Directorate polices on behalf of the Consultant team.
• Competent use of Patient Administration System after training in accordance with required departmental standards of work.
• Ad hoc retrieval of medical records/X-rays/investigation results relating to patient/Consultant enquiries.
• Action results of clinical investigations within procedural guidelines.
• Managing own workload, prioritising as necessary.
• Support the day-to-day organisation and management. responsibilities of the Consultant, diary, arrange meetings, appointments etc.
• Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and new methods of working as appropriate to the work of the administrative team.
• Through self-development, continuously update knowledge of new trends and maintain and improve knowledge and competence.
• Have the ability and commitment to work as a team member and be able to adhere to strict deadlines.
• When required assist with the investigation and compilation of responses to complaints within optimum deadlines.
• Demonstrate an understanding and reassuring manner when dealing with patients and their relatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Math and English

Knowledge

Essential

• Good range of administrative experience/ administrative procedures.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a busy office and dealing with conflicting demands

Desirable

• Microsoft office
• NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:

Clinical or technical

• To rotate around all general radiographic areas; in-patient, out-patient, dental, fluoroscopy, theatre and mobiles, A&E and fracture clinic.
• To demonstrate the skill, knowledge and understanding necessary to carry out and obtain the appropriate diagnostic images.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles that form the theoretical basis of radiography.
• To perform radiographic imaging examinations to a high standard at all times.
• To assist the Consultant Radiologists with specialised fluoroscopic procedures and ultrasound examinations as required.
• To be trained in cannulation, venepuncture and the administration of contrast media.
• Adhere to the standard operating procedures, departmental protocols and local rules for the department.
• Ability to make informed judgements on the justification for a radiographic examination.
• Clinically evaluate the outcome of certain radiographic examinations within the framework of an abnormality detection scheme (red dot).
• Competent in undertaking the trauma call when working within the A&E emergency setting.
• Have a basic knowledge and understanding of a range of imaging methods (CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine).
• Ensure the service to the patient is polite, personal and professional at all times.
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal. Deal with distressed and upset patients in a positive and comforting manner.
• To liaise with consultants, nursing, clerical and ward staff within the hospitals for the benefit of patient care.
• To evaluate and meet the needs of special client groups. These include; paediatrics, geriatrics, ethnic minorities and clients with physical and learning disabilities. Must be able to adapt their radiographic practice, communicate and care for the special client group whilst within the radiology department.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, ensure departmental policies and procedures are followed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
• Report any equipment malfunction to the Superintendent Radiographer or radiographer in charge promptly.
• Competent using the Radiology computer system and keep abreast of technological changes within the radiology department.
• Is expected to participate in the Extended Working Day rota and take part in the interventional on call

Education

• Participate in staff development/training programmes including Quality Assurance and Individual Performance Review.
• To maintain a personal continuous professional development, training and education portfolio.
• Maintain continued competency in emergency resuscitation, manual handling techniques and fire regulations. To attend the appropriate training as required by the Trust

Clinical Governance Responsibilities

• To maintain and further professional development.
• To participate in the Quality Assurance Programmes such as Health & Safety, COSHH, Radiation Protection, Equipment Maintenance, Risk Assessment, Clinical and Departmental audit, and Quality Improvements on x-ray equipment, fluoroscopic unit and image intensifiers.
• In conjunction with the superintendent radiographers to ensure that General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy and Theatre services meet relevant legal and statutory requirements in all aspects of operations, such as Health & Safety, COSHH, Radiation Protection, Equipment Maintenance and Quality Assurance.
• 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 Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• Current membership to professional body

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential

• Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
• Basic human anatomy and physiology
• Keyboard skills

Desirable

• Willingness to learn and develop new practises
• Works towards achieving best practice

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

ASPH

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in a ward / department within the hospital setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, incorporating:

Supporting patients with their continence needs.

Meeting patients nutrition & hydration needs. Including serving meals and helping patients to eat.

Supporting patients with their personal care

Moving & Handling of patients to support independence

Maintaining a clean environment and ensuring infection prevention and control

Safeguarding of adults and children.

Making beds.

Supporting patients with communication.

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional level of English and Math

Experience

Essential

• Customer service or experience working with people
• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience as a health care support worker

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting

Desirable

• Trust vision, values, and behaviours

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication
• Basic IT/computer skills
• Caring and Compassionate
• Empathy and understanding

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 & St.Peter's Hospitals

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker will involve carrying out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, incorporating:

• Continence Management
• Nutrition & Hydration
• Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs
• Moving & Handling of patients to support independence
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Safeguarding of adults and children.

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a health care support worker within the NHS for a minimum of six months.
• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience training and supporting new staff

Knowledge

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication
• Required IT skills
• Caring and Compassionate
• Empathy and understanding
• Ability to provide excellent patient centred care

Desirable

• Extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and undertaking ECGs

Other requirements

Essential

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

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

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

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager(s) in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the Ward Manager(s) in providing and developing good nursing practice ensuring that said practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service.
• Determine nursing care priorities, planning the delivery of patient care taking into account the skill mix of staff.
• Interpret the significance of the patients clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility.
• Monitor clerical and legal documents completed by ward staff, ensuring they are accurate and legible.
• Establish an effective communication system with patients, their carers, and all staff working in the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with any appropriate evaluation projects and in the assessment of new equipment and technology.
• With the Ward Manager(s), ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Cardiology experience in an acute setting
• Relevant cardiac qualification
• ILS
• Shift Leader Experience

Desirable

• ALS
• NIV Competency

Personal Skills

Essential

• You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Ability to delegate and prioritise

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

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.

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)