Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note there are to role available within our Team, we are currently recruiting 1x full time substantive post and 1x full time Fixed Term Contract 12 months, ending November 2027

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid registration with NMC or Professional Registration with Health Care Professionals Council
• Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake mentorship training.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently

Experience

Essential

• CPA implementation

Desirable

• Experience in appropriate area
• Has worked within an MDT 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.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Northside House

Thorpe St Andrew

Norwich

NR7 0HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role includes:

• Using your nursing skills/knowledge to carry out physical and psycho-social assessments for the homeless population.
• Providing clinical / therapeutic treatments based on best possible evidence that will improve health outcomes for the homeless population.
• Provide screening for blood borne viruses (BBV), through dry blood spot testing.
• Working within and consolidating integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals infected with BBV/s (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV). Provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations when indicated.
• Working in partnership with other community teams/voluntary organisations to ensure the seamless delivery of care to the homeless population.
• Acting as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, supporting the individuals own choices regarding their care whilst promoting independence and self-care.
• To contribute to CGL Naloxone Strategy by training staff and individuals in the use of naloxone.
• Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to individuals who use our services. Organise signposting to other services as required and ensure clear pathways into other treatment arenas as appropriate.

We want to support you to recognise and achieve your goals:

• We hold regular national nurse and HCA forums, and you will have regular 1:1s and appraisals
• We actively support our nurses with revalidation with protected continuing professional development time, which totals up to 6 days per year.
• We also have a wide range of educational opportunities including free access to the RCNi learning platform and we pay for your NMC fee
• We offer you the opportunity to use the government backed Apprenticeship Levy fund to develop nursing practice in line with your specific role
• All our team members are encouraged to take a wellbeing hour every week and access personal well -being resources
• Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 days
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
• Dedicated and protected professional development time
• Access to excellent training programmes including the RCNi learning platform
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Protected monthly CPD
• Refer a friend scheme
• Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse with recent relevant post qualification experience and a current PIN. Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.

Desirable

• Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment. Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues. Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports, as necessary.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to project development. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice. An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers, and other relevant professionals. An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Unit 10 Breasy Place

9 Burroughs Gardens,

Barnet

Greater London

NW4 4AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
• You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this 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

We Are With You

Address

Shrewsbury

SY1 2AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
• You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders. A driving license and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement.

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

We Are With You

Address

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
• You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
• You will hold a UK drivers License and have access to a vehicle.

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

We Are With You

Address

Shrewsbury

SY1 2AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall Purpose of the Post

The Nursing Associate will provide a bridge between underserved communities and established healthcare services.

By being based within Maundy Relief and supported clinically by an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, the postholder will provide an accessible healthcare presence for people who may otherwise experience barriers to care.

The role will focus on prevention, early identification of health needs, appropriate clinical intervention, health promotion, care navigation and re-engagement with mainstream health services, supporting the wider ambition of the Hyndburn Central Primary Care Network to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes across Core20PLUS populations.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a health or care setting.
• Experience providing direct patient care.
• Understanding of health promotion and wellbeing, including Making Every Contact Count.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience working within primary care or community healthcare.
• Experience working with people experiencing health inequalities.
• Experience working with people affected by homelessness, deprivation or social exclusion.
• Experience supporting people with mental health, learning disability, substance misuse or complex social needs.
• Experience working with voluntary and community-sector organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register.
• Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice.
• GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Training in trauma-informed care.
• Training in smoking cessation or health promotion.
• Training relating to mental health, substance misuse or co-occurring conditions.
• Additional training relevant to inclusion health, health inequalities or community healthcare

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the scope and professional boundaries of the Nursing Associate role.
• Ability to work effectively under appropriate supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently within defined parameters.
• Understanding of when to seek advice from the ANP or another registered healthcare professional.
• Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Understanding of holistic, person-centred care.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people who may have experienced barriers to healthcare.
• Understanding of health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
• Awareness of Core20PLUS and inclusion health principles.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
• Appropriate IT and clinical record-keeping skills.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• Ability to deal with a non-routine and potentially unpredictable community workload.
• A compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental 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.

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 Lancashire Alliance

Address

Acorn Centre

421 blackburn Road

Accrington

BB5 1RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Skills (including those physical skills necessary for the post)

Essential

• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the health board, and outside agencies and external contracts
• Maintain client records through data input and clear written documentation
• Work within set predetermined standards, liaison with the multidisciplinary team as necessary and contribute to a team approach of care to meet departmental deadlines
• Able to apply knowledge and adhere to health board policies & procedures
• Ability to convey health information to both individuals and present to groups of clients
• Use of word-processing / computer packages Previous experience of working without supervision

Desirable

• Previous experience in giving advice
• Experience of applying occupational health guidance
• Previous experience of counselling and knowledge of multidisciplinary agencies
• Able to speak Welsh
• Experience of presentational skills for both individual and group training

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Occupational Health experience
• Immunisation experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the NHS post registered nurse qualification

Desirable

• Experience in an Occupational health / screening setting.
• Evidence of applying health & wellbeing advice

Knowledge

Essential

• General lifestyle advice for promotion of well-being e.g. diet, alcohol, smoking etc.

Desirable

• Experience of giving general lifestyle advice to clients
• Experience of undertaking Immunisation programs / serological screening and taking blood samples
• Ability to work to or follow Standard Operating Procedures/written instructions
• Administration of injections and awareness of emergency controls and intervention

PERSONAL QUALITIES (Demonstrable)

Essential

• Ability to analyse set information and apply
• Ability to empower others to take on health benefits
• Apply time management
• Demonstrates a approach to work to set standards
• Proven commitment to professional development for self
• Ability to travel across the geographical spread of the organisation and outside contracts
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Other (relevant requirements, please specify)

Essential

• A commitment to maintain and develop a high level of work health standards to meet legislative requirements
• Commitment to both personal and departmental needs to increase knowledge

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing education / learning

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham/Glan Clwyd/Bangor

Occupational Health dept

Glan Clwyd

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse

Bryngwyn Surgery

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary practice team to provide safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care to the practice population.

The postholder will undertake a broad range of general practice nursing duties, working within their professional competence and in accordance with practice policies, current clinical guidance and NMC requirements.

The role will include long-term condition management, preventative care, immunisations, screening, treatment room duties and health promotion.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Undertake long-term condition reviews, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease, according to competence and practice protocols.

• Provide cervical screening in accordance with the current screening programme and relevant guidance.

• Administer adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations under appropriate Patient Group Directions or prescriptions.

• Provide wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal.

• Undertake appropriate clinical observations and investigations, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, urinalysis and other tests within competence.

• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol advice and cardiovascular risk reduction.

• Support disease prevention, screening and early identification of health problems.

• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where this forms part of the practice service and the postholder is appropriately trained.

• Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Provide appropriate advice and safety-netting to patients.

• Refer patients to other members of the clinical team or external services where appropriate.

The postholder will support the effective management of patients with long-term conditions by:

• Carrying out structured reviews.

• Monitoring clinical indicators and treatment.

• Supporting patients to understand and manage their condition.

• Identifying patients who require further clinical review.

• Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists and other clinicians.

• Supporting the practice in achieving relevant contractual, clinical and quality improvement requirements.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Follow infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and aseptic technique.

• Support appropriate vaccine and cold-chain management.

• Ensure clinical equipment is used, stored and maintained appropriately.

• Report infection control concerns promptly.

• Contribute to infection prevention audits and improvement work where required.

The postholder will contribute to the practice's clinical governance arrangements, including:

• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.

• Working in accordance with agreed clinical protocols and evidence-based guidance.

• Participating in clinical audit and quality improvement.

• Reporting incidents, near misses and clinical concerns appropriately.

• Contributing to learning from significant events, complaints and patient feedback.

• Participating in meetings and practice development activity where appropriate.

• Maintaining awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and acting on concerns in accordance with local procedures.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Work within agreed Patient Group Directions, protocols and prescribing arrangements.

• Ensure medicines and vaccines are stored and handled safely.

• Maintain appropriate stock levels and monitor expiry dates.

• Report medication or vaccine incidents in accordance with practice procedures.

The postholder will:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and other members of the wider primary care team.

• Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.

• Support patients to make informed decisions about their care.

• Recognise communication needs and arrange appropriate support, including interpretation or accessible communication where required.

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Maintain current NMC registration.

• Work within the NMC Code and their individual scope of professional competence.

• Maintain evidence of continuing professional development.

• Complete required statutory and mandatory training.

• Maintain clinical competencies relevant to the role.

• Participate in appraisal and development discussions.

• Identify areas where additional training or supervision is required.

The postholder must maintain confidentiality in relation to patients, staff and practice information and comply with relevant information governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Clinical information must only be accessed, recorded or shared where there is a legitimate reason to do so.

The Practice Nurse will treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect and support the practice's commitment to equality, accessibility and person-centred care.

The postholder should be aware that patients may have different communication, language, cultural or accessibility needs and should ensure these are appropriately recognised and accommodated.

All staff have a responsibility to:

• Work safely and follow practice health and safety procedures.

• Report hazards, incidents and concerns promptly.

• Use equipment appropriately.

• Follow infection prevention and lone-working procedures where applicable.

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others.

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be exhaustive.

Duties may develop over time in response to changes in patient need, service provision and the requirements of the practice. Any significant changes will be discussed with the postholder.

The Practice Nurse will only be expected to undertake clinical duties for which they are appropriately trained, competent and authorised.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Experience of assessing patients and delivering nursing care independently within scope of competence.
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of recognising deterioration or clinical concerns and escalating appropriately.
• Experience of communicating effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Experience of managing competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience of long-term condition management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD or cardiovascular disease.
• Experience of cervical screening.
• Experience of delivering immunisations and vaccinations.
• Experience of wound care and treatment room procedures.
• Experience of health promotion and preventative care.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or another primary care clinical system.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or practice development.
• Experience of working with patients with complex health, communication or social needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Appropriate training and competence for the clinical duties undertaken.
• Cervical screening qualification or recognised competency, if cervical screening is part of the role.
• Immunisation and vaccination training appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Practice Nurse or primary care nursing qualification.
• Long-term condition management training, for example diabetes, asthma or COPD.
• Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification.
• Travel health qualification or recognised training.
• Minor illness or minor injury qualification.
• Additional training in wound care, sexual health, womens health or other relevant areas.
• Experience of working with EMIS Web or another primary care clinical system.

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Bryngwyn Surgery

4-6 Bryngwyn Road

Newport

NP20 4JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic and operational leadership to clinical nurse specialists, ensuring highquality delivery and continuous development of the inpatient pain service.

- Ensure the pain service adapts to changing patient needs, emerging evidence, and national/local guidelines.

- Work closely with Consultant Pain Leads, the Matron, fellow Band 7 colleague, and the wider pain team to deliver the services strategic objectives.

- Contribute to the development of integrated governance structures that support seamless working between inpatient and chronic pain services

- Lead daily inpatient pain ward rounds, acting as an autonomous practitioner in complex clinical decisionmaking.

- Use advanced clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate pain management plans for patients with acute and complex pain.

- Maintain a strong clinical presence, rolemodelling excellence in pain management and ensuring evidencebased interventions are consistently delivered.

- Prescribe and administer treatments in line with the organisations medication guidelines.

- Act as a clinical expert in inpatient pain management, offering guidance on complex pain presentations.

- Support staff education, promote best practice, and champion high standards of pain care across the organisation.

- Work effectively with the chronic pain service, palliative care, acute care response team, pharmacy, and Gloucestershire drug and alcohol services to ensure coordinated, holistic care.

- Take an active role in governance processes, embedding a culture of reflection, safety, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure care delivery aligns with current research, best practice standards, and regulatory guidance.

2. Professional Development, Education and Training

- Maintain and continually develop the specialist knowledge, clinical competence, and advanced skills required to perform the role effectively.

- Use the Trust appraisal process to identify personal training and development needs, ensuring ongoing professional growth.

- Undertake all mandatory and statutory training relevant to the role.

- Support the education, training, and professional development of staff within the inpatient pain team.

- Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of specialist pain education for staff across all levels of the organisation, tailored to clinical need.

- Oversee the provision and delivery of training for devices used in inpatient acute pain management

- Work collaboratively with the Trusts professional education team to ensure highquality, evidencebased training provision.

- Lead the development, coordination, and ongoing support of the inpatient pain link nurse programme.

3. Management and Leadership

- Manage your own daily caseload of inpatients with acute and complex pain, while supporting colleagues with theirs to ensure safe, equitable workload distribution.

- Encourage and embed a sharedleadership culture, empowering team members to take ownership of initiatives and service improvements.

- Demonstrate high standards of patient care, communication, professionalism, and organisation, setting expectations for the wider team.

- Assess staffing levels in relation to clinical need and adjust allocations to maintain safe, effective service delivery.

- Maintain an accurate and uptodate electronic roster to support efficient workforce planning.

- Line manage members of the inpatient pain service, providing supervision, support, and direction.

- Carry out annual appraisals for nurse specialists in the team and manage performance concerns in line with Trust policy.

- Participate in writing business cases, VCPs, job descriptions, person specifications, and adverts, and work towards confidence in the full recruitment process.

- Act as a visible, credible professional leader, demonstrating strong clinical judgement and highlevel decisionmaking.

- Use advanced communication skills to address and resolve interprofessional conflict constructively.

- Ensure the inpatient pain service has clear strategic aims aligned with surgical division priorities and wider organisational objectives.

- Manage patient, relative, and staff complaints in accordance with Trust procedures, ensuring timely resolution and learning.

- Oversee Datix incident reports related to inpatient pain, ensuring appropriate investigation, action, and learning.

- Lead the development, writing, implementation, and review of evidencebased guidelines, policies, SOPs, and protocols relevant to the pain service

- Demonstrate a positive, forward thinking and creative approach to change. Ability to lead change and new ways of working.

- Lead change initiatives and support new ways of working, ensuring that improvements are evidencebased, sustainable, and aligned with organisational priorities.

- Take initiative in identifying innovative solutions, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability within the team

4. Research and Development

- Work with regional, national, and international expert working groups to ensure the inpatient pain service evolves in line with emerging evidence, innovation, and changing patient needs.

- Work in a way that supports and encourages local and national audit and research activity relevant to inpatient pain management

- Play an active role in the clinical governance and quality agenda, continually evaluating and improving pain management for service users.

- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives within the inpatient pain service, including audits, QI projects, and teachingbased improvement work.

- Develop and disseminate specialist knowledge to colleagues locally, regionally, and nationally, contributing to wider professional development in pain management.

- Identify personal development needs and align them with service priorities and personal career aspirations to maintain highlevel expertise.

5. Communications and Working Relationships

- Possess strong presentation and training skills, enabling effective delivery of education to staff at all levels.

- Communicate highly sensitive and complex conditionrelated information to patients and relatives with empathy, clarity, and reassurance.

- Find effective ways to communicate when a patients ability is compromised, including those who are cognitively impaired, children, or individuals under the influence of substances.

- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within the pain team and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patientcentred care.

- Communicate sensitively with ward staff and MDT colleagues, particularly when leading difficult conversations or addressing poor practice.

- Use effective influencing and negotiation skills to manage challenging situations and support positive outcomes.

- Address interprofessional conflict using advanced communication skills to resolve issues professionally and maintain team cohesion.

- Take initiative and demonstrate a progressive, creative, and forwardthinking approach to service delivery and problemsolving.

- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.

6. General Working Conditions

- Comply with all Trust and departmental policies, including Health and Safety at Work, manual handling, risk assessment, Data Protection legislation, and patient confidentiality.

- Implement and promote best practice based on national and local guidelines, including challenging entrenched or outdated clinical practices where necessary.

- Utilise recognised manual handling techniques and guidelines to ensure safe practice.

- Safely manoeuvre patients or objects over 15kg using appropriate equipment and aids.

- Regularly manage distressing and emotionally challenging situations involving patients, relatives, and staff.

- Work with patients who may display verbal or physical aggression, using deescalation and safety strategies.

- Adhere to policies relating to bodily fluids, infection control, and substances hazardous to health (COSHH).

- Use computerbased systems daily to support clinical documentation, communication, and service management.

- Work flexibly across both Trust sites as part of the inpatient pain service.Maintain professionalism and effective decisionmaking when working patterns are unpredictable or highly stressful.

- Ensure a smart, professional appearance that positively represents the Trust.

- Attend pain conferences, seminars, and relevant educational events to remain up to date with the latest research and developments in inpatient pain management.

Contact Details

Nina Robbins (Lead Nurse Specialist Inpatient Pain Service)

[email protected]

0300 422 2107

Please e-mail and Nina will reply

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) educated to degree level (or has completed degree level modules)
• Registered Non-Medical Prescriber (NMC)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• In depth knowledge of inpatient pain management and operational processes within the inpatient pain service
• Inpatient pain management experience at Band 6 level or above
• Able to work autonomously with an unpredictable patient caseload
• Confident with presentation skills and able to teach all grades of clinical staff about pain management: formal classroom and ward-based sessions
• Identify clinical need for protocols, guidelines and patient information
• Team focused; ability to work collaboratively
• Evidence of Quality Improvement work
• Ability to effectively lead a small team and work closely with the lead pain consultants
• Experience with audit projects
• Enthusiastic, with a passion for quality improvement and excellent patient care

Desirable

• Managing individuals to include objective setting, supporting learning and reviewing of progress against development goals
• Knowledge of the trust appraisal and development 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Aims

To reduce the need for referrals to secondary mental health services but to refer appropriately using referral criteria if patient requires a higher level of need as per the Mental Health Stepped Care Model.

For patients to be assessed by a mental health professional and reduce need for GP contact to promote early intervention and reduce escalation of problems.

To reduce the need for unnecessary and inappropriate prescribing but to monitor and support patients safely through initiation of medication when clinically required as per NICE guidelines.

To ensure any risk issues are assessed, managed effectively and that patients are safeguarded accordingly.

To ensure patients are advised and signposted to psychological therapies as needed.

Maintain good links with other Mental Health services such as local secondary services and NHS Talking Therapies.

Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical

Offer Mental health triage in a time frame appropriate for patients needs including some same day appointments.

To provide short term interventions for common mental health problems as per Steps 1 and 2 of the Stepped Care Model working along side other disciplines such as APP and Social Prescribing Link Worker.

Follow NICE guidelines for management of common mental health problems with primary care setting.

Provide advice and signposting for parents of children under the age of 16 who are having mental health difficulties.

Provide advice and signposting for drugs and alcohol problems.

Provide advice, screening and signposting/referral to appropriate services regarding concerns re ADHD and autism for adults.

Take responsibility for keeping up to date with changes and development of mental health treatment, policy and delivery locally and nationally.

Keep up to date with inhouse mandatory training.

Take responsibility for revalidation requirement as per NMC.

To issue sicknotes to patient if they are unable to work due to their mental health problems.

To organise and complete the QOF annual reviews for the SMI register which consists of HCA appointment and then a face to face appointment with me that includes formulation of a care plan, crisis management, general health advice.

To maintain awareness of updated protocols and/or policies and to execute them whenever possible at all times

To be flexible to the needs of the service

Meetings

It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave or circumstances deemed appropriate by the partnership or management.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health And Safety At Work Act, 1974

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control, as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Responsible for correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff

Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice

Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice

Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.

Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Maintenance of sterile environments

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Outside Employment/Outside Interests

If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of you attendance for work as an employee of the Practice.

It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment.

Harassment And Bullying

The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a work place where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.

Equal Opportunities

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resource

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Mental Health Patients
• Experience of dealing with Safeguarding and Vulnerable People

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC with a valid PIN

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

Lockwood GP Surgery & Win Network

Address

Civic Centre

Breck Lane

Poulton le Fylde

Lancashire

FY6 7PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE:

The post involves a very significant clinical role with ward visits and input to consultant ward rounds / team meetings, directorate support, as well as a substantial training and management element. The post holder will also be required to support the Deputy Director of Pharmacy in redesigning and transforming Pharmacy services across the physical health portfolio and lead on audit and quality assurance of pharmacy services.

Please see job description for full list of key responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy degree (Masters level or Bachelor's level and equivalent experience)
• Registered UK Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Registered independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
• MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Accredited Membership of RPS
• Management/Leadership qualification relevant to the NHS (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience post registration
• Extensive experience of providing pharmacy services
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Audit/research and development.
• Education/Training- Trainee Pharmacists, technicians and MDT

Desirable

• Competent in a wide range of software
• Staff, service and resource management

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Band 5 Occupational Therapist will work as part of the Integrated Complex Assessment Team (ICAT), providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention to people placed within Discharge to Assess (D2A) commissioned community therapy beds across Staffordshire, Cannock and wider areas.

The post holder will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, undertaking holistic assessments of individuals functional, physical, cognitive, psychological, social and emotional needs. They will develop, implement and evaluate person-centred intervention and rehabilitation plans to maximise independence, promote wellbeing and support safe and timely discharge or transfer to the most appropriate setting.

The role involves working closely with residents, families and carers, care home staff, therapists, nurses, social care colleagues, primary care and other statutory and third-sector organisations. The post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy advice and practical support in areas including functional ability, mobility, moving and handling, falls prevention, cognition, long-term conditions and risk management.

The Occupational Therapist will use professional knowledge and clinical judgement to assess complex needs, identify and manage risks, and recommend appropriate care, treatment, rehabilitation or onward referral. The role requires the ability to work flexibly across a range of community settings, respond to changing priorities and contribute to preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting effective patient flow through the D2A pathway.

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of residents within D2A beds, identifying their functional, physical, cognitive, psychological and social needs.

• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised intervention, rehabilitation and treatment plans to maximise independence and support positive outcomes.

• Assess and provide intervention relating to safety, moving and handling, falls prevention, functional ability, cognition, health and wellbeing, long-term conditions and other identified clinical needs.

• Work collaboratively with care home staff to formulate and review appropriate plans of care and provide advice, guidance and training where required.

• Use clinical reasoning and professional judgement to identify, assess, manage and escalate risks appropriately.

• Support safe discharge, transfer and onward referral, taking account of the individual's needs, circumstances, preferences and available care and support options.

• Work autonomously in a range of community and care home environments while contributing effectively as a member of the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with service users, families, carers, care providers, social care, primary care and other partner organisations.

• Communicate complex, sensitive or emotive information with empathy, tact, diplomacy and professionalism.

• Provide verbal, written and electronic advice, education and training to service users, carers, families and professionals.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and data on RiO, CDT and other relevant systems in accordance with Trust and professional standards.

• Manage and prioritise a defined caseload, responding flexibly to changing demands, urgent issues and unplanned activity.

• Deliver non-pharmacological occupational therapy interventions to identify unmet needs and maximise an individual's abilities and independence.

• Provide advice, guidance and support to less experienced colleagues and contribute to skill sharing within the team.

• Participate in supervision, peer support, continuing professional development and relevant mandatory and statutory training.

• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, policy development and the implementation of new ways of working.

• Participate in clinical audit and use learning to support the continuous improvement of the service.

• Promote equality, dignity, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety and the efficient use of resources.

• Travel across the geographical area covered by the service and work flexibly across different community and care settings.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Evidence of further clinical study
• Member of RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification courses and working with older people and people with physical disabilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS and in nursing or residential homes

Skills Knowledge, And Abilities

Essential

• Working as part of an MDT

Desirable

• Relevant assessment and intervention planning for a wide range of disabilities

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Discharge to Assess - Staffordshire, Cannock and Surrounding areas

County Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• Registered nurse

SCPHN

Essential

• SCPHN

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Porthill clinic

Inglewood Drive, Porthill

Newcastle under Lyme

ST50DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to work as a senior practitioner in an exciting service within CAMHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Two teams were established in 2020 and the MHST service has since expanded to incorporate more teams working with identified schools across the whole of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We work closely as a service across all teams as we focus on expansion to cover all schools in the region by 2030.

The MHST service covers the whole of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, with bases located at Bridgnorth Northgate, Telford Langley, and Severn Fields in Shrewsbury

For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and specification

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Professional clinical qualification - RMN/OT/CWP/Social Worker or EMHP with significant post qualifying experience
• Current Professional Registration - We understand registration for CWP/EMHP is a new process, so at the time of advertising, it may not be possible for the candidate to be registered (if an EMHP/CWP), but there is the expectation that you will register as soon as is possible.

Desirable

• Post Graduate or other approved qualification in supervision for EMHPs/CWPs

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive post qualifying / registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
• Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing CYP with mental health problems in a community setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in or closely with education settings

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plan
• Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for CYP with mental health needs

Desirable

• Responsibility for supporting and/or supervising trainee EMHPs/CWPs or other clinical staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CAMHS STW MHST

Severnfields Health Village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further detail. If you require further clarity, please get in touch.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Stacey Boyjoo

Job title

PIRT Lead Nurse

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

07812406728

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

• Current/previous band 6 experience
• Degree or equivalent post grad qualification in nutrition and dietetics
• experience of wide range of complex clinical conditions

Desirable

• teaching qualification

Application Form

Essential

• Experience in a nursing/care home and inpatient/Community Nursing

Application form and interview

Essential

• Degree or equivalent post grad qualification in nutrition and dietetics
• Specialist professional knowledge and experience of complex clinical conditions
• Experience/interest in working with elderly/frailty population

Desirable

• teaching qualification

Interview

Essential

• Experience of working with frailty/elderly
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good presentation skills

Desirable

• Service development work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Staffordshire Place 1

Tipping Street

Stafford

ST16 2LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To use data analysis to assess and detect trends and variations in the utilisation of specific medicinesacross the Care Groups and compared to other Trusts.

• To support the development and analysis of reports relating to medicines expenditure.

• TosupportwithDispensary/Clinical duties across the Redwoods, St Georges Hospital and Haywood Hospital as needed

• To support with delivering and auditing a training programme for IT, pharmacy and other healthcare professionals in the use of electronic prescribing and other associated systems.

• To support the provision of specialist pharmacy technical input into the electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (EPMA) and medicine management systems across MPFT

• contributing to wards both operational and strategic development.

• To support the development of theElectronic Prescribing System (EPS)

• To provide support for the training of Pharmacy team and service users

• To support the implementation of new technologies.

Person Specification

Qualificactions

Essential

• Pharmacy Technician Registered with the GPHC
• Nationally recognised Accuracy Checking Qualification
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science
• Advanced Excel Training

Desirable

• Medicines Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Pharmacy Systems
• Ability to compile and present reports
• Experience working as a registered Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Experience of training staff in aspects of Pharmacy Digital Systems
• Experience of EPMA Systems, Electronic Patient Records, EPS

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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