Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• GCSE English OR equivalent experience
• RSA II Typing or equivalent OR equivalent typing experience
• AMSPAR Medical Secretarial Qualification and or Extensive Medical Secretary Experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressure / Able to prioritise own workload
• Ability to use own initiative / Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Understand and carry out instructions accurately

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• Working knowledge of PAS and Winscribe and/or NHS Systems

Experience

Essential

• Previous medical secretarial 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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Stepping Hill Hospital. Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If succesful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registered Nurse - NMC
• Nursing Degree/diploma level or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience within the field of Lipid disorder &/or CHD
• Evidence of continued professional Development
• Evidence of master's level learning or working towards

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescriber
• Teaching and assessing qualification from NMC or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of treatments for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
• Evidence of research and audit skills
• Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of providing advice and training to GP's and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Counselling skills
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act
• Experience with cardiac risk assessment / lipidology

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership experience
• Experience of teaching in various formats e.g. teaching packages developed, formal programmes delivered.
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Experience of audit and research e.g. patient experience, evidence base practice.

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced communications skills e.g. dealing with conflict and delivering significant news.
• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Clear verbal and written communication Excellent organisation skills
• Familiarity with databases and word processing, use of VDU's and digital technologies
• Information Technology skills
• 5 years post registration experience in cardiology / lipidology
• Ability to use essential IT software packages e.g. E-mail, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to demonstrate leaderships skills within the nursing specialty
• Ability to develop and deliver programmes of education and training
• Ability to organise and negotiate workload and competing priorities within a department/ service

Desirable

• Exemplar written skills demonstrating concise and accurate documentation
• Ability to demonstrate a lead role in service development or managing change
• Ability to deal with complex and difficult Proficient in Phlebotomy
• Ability to manage change
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Outpatient clinic experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Gove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

To drive Trust owned vehicles complying at all times with current Road Traffic Acts and rules within the current Highways Code.

To ensure Samples are collected in a timely manner in accordance with the route timetable.

To ensure that the schedule is adhered to within the timetable provided, ensuring compliance with speed limits inside and outside the hospital grounds as well as all relevant motoring law. Making sure that the vehicle is driven and parked in a professional manner at all times.

To load the vehicle in such a way as to prevent damage or loss of goods in transit and that all goods are delivered in good order to the various district clinics, General Practitioners & Health Service deliveries.

To ensure that vehicle checks are undertaken as per standing instructions at the start of each day that oil, water and fuel levels etc. are correct.

To report immediately any incident or R.T.A. whilst undertaking the Driver duties.

To report immediately any incident that may or will result in penalty points on your Driving Licence or disqualification of.

To make sure that all Health & Safety and C.O.S.H.H advice is adhered to.

Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy inside and out at all times and is parked safely and securely when driver is away from vehicle.

Complete at the end of each day all paperwork including vehicle log sheets, defect reports, time sheets where applicable.

Remove full waste bins (domestic & clinical) and replace with empty bins.

Remove dirty laundry and replace with clean linen.

Move office furniture and equipment (including office moves from one location to another).

To work as a team member with flexibility for all areas of the department as and when required.

To empty all external waste bins daily.

To empty the brown cardboard bins and bail using the cardboard bailer, ensuring correct use of handling and operating the equipment.

To assist compacting waste.

To collect all confidential red bins once full and exchange for empty red bins in scheduled areas.

To collect all sharps, cytoxic, anotomical and pharmaceutical waste from all wards and departments, ensuring the cytoxic and pharmaceutical waste is stored securely as instructed.

To sweep set areas as identified by the Supervisor/Manager as and when instructed.

To be familiar with and follow health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the managers.

To aid in loading/offloading stores to wards and departments and to stock designated wards in the designated stores cupboard.

To collect and distribute internal and external post as and when required.

To assist in the distribution and auditing of linen on site

To cover in all Facilities areas/services as and when required.

To undertake any other duties or tasks as reasonably required.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education or Equivalent Experience.
• Education & Qualifications
• Full Clean driving licence. Must provide at interview

Desirable

• Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to carry out instructions accurately
• Ability to follow procedures

Desirable

• Familiar with the local geographical area

Experience

Essential

• Experience within the NHS or busy environment

Desirable

• Proven experience driving /delivering goods.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Able to prioritise own workload and to work without direct supervision.
• Able to work alone or as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should have good organisational and assessment skills be flexible and wiling to cover the service between 8am and 6pm ,7 days per week. As part of your duties you may be expected to help cover a busy treatment room when the need arises.

This post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. In addition, you will need to be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge on relevant nursing issues with knowledge of Stockport Primary Care Network and the integration of services in Stockport.

The post holder will need to lone work, and have ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
• Positive approach to work & able to adapt and work flexibly
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all Levels
• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Compassionate and caring

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree OR Assistant Practitioner Degree
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate/AP in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. (if NA)
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation (if NA)
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• bility to deal with non - routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
• Ability to work under pressure.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi -disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Experience of the speciality area

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria DNs - Bridgehall Community Centre

Siddington Avenue

Stockport

SK3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist with general wellbeing; creating a supportive and re- enabling environment promoting maximum independence. The scope of the role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions and Palliative patients symptom control.

If candidates who are appointed do not hold the Care Certificate, an opportunity to complete will be available.

Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Worked as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant level or equivalent
• Experience working in a Healthcare Setting
• Experience of caring for patients
• Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Additional health related qualification

good communication skills

Essential

• at interview

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Completed the National Care Certificate
• Functional skills in minimum level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evening District Nursing Service

Wellington Road North

Stockport

SK4 1LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Professionalism

• Maintains a compassionate and respectful outlook to both colleagues and families.
• Takes personal responsibility to maintain own competencies required and learning in a timely manner.
• Maintain a professional working manner to instil confidence as per NMC guidelines.
• Escalate appropriately to your seniors.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Communications

• Communicate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure babies/parents needs are at the centre of all care.
• Maintain adequate documentation adhering to the Trust guidelines.
• Report to shift leader highlighting specific problems as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.

Responsibility for Patient Care/Clinical Duties

• Ensure effective liaison with all professionals involved in the care and management of neonates and their families.
• Provide expert advice and support for parents and carers within own scope of practice.
• Take active steps to promote the health of baby and family.
• Ensure FiCare is adhered to. Ensure families receive appropriate education to care for their baby and to make decisions with their babies care.
• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for intensive care, high dependency and special care babies, working in partnership with parents and carers.
• Undertakes discharge planning in a timely manner working with families.
• Administers medications within Trust and NMC guidance.
• Liase with the Safeguarding Team to ensure patient safety. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Takes appropriate action if an incident occurs including reporting, actions, clear documentation, learning and reflection.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

education

Essential

• Current 1st level registration

Desirable

• Professional or clinical qualification relevant to speciality (QIS)
• Relevant post registration courses relevant to the specific area

knowledge

Essential

• Computer literacy
• Evidence of continuing professional development

expereince

Essential

• Experience of working in clinical areas

Desirable

• Working within a Neonatal setting Supervision of others

skills

Essential

• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Resource management
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Problem solving
• Motivated
• Ability to adapt and cope with change
• Demonstrates a positive "can do" approach to change
• Attention to details
• Shows enthusiasm for achieving results
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect
• Effective Communication - Written/verbal

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)