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

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Please see attached Job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• MRCGP

Experience

Essential

• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills
• Experience with clinical risk 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.

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

Stone Cross Surgery

Address

Mimram Road

Stone Cross

Pevensey

East Sussex

BN24 5DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with registration
• Educated to Degree level in relevant field, or equivalent professional training qualification

Knowledge and Nature of Experience

Essential

• Significant experience operating as a Band 7 or above
• Health related degree or equivalent
• Experience of collaborative working in CAMHS across organisational boundaries
• Extensive Experience of working in CAMHS Mental Health in a lead role
• Experience of team management and performance management skills.
• Experience of leading on planning and delivery of service development in CAMHS
• Experience of delivery in CAMHS NHS context
• Previous experience in project and/or programme delivery
• Experience of delivery of transformation projects in CAMHS
• Experience of service transformation
• Understanding of CAMHS Tier 4 mental services, urgent care and community clinical pathways, and outcomes. including processes to support the management of patient flow

Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Proven ability to provide clear clinical leadership and management skills, including clear objectives and motivate staff to achieve them
• Self-motivated and able to work independently using initiative
• Able to contribute supportively and confidently as part of a senior management team and across organisations
• Effective communicator with a range of stakeholders (including service users, carers, and staff) - able to negotiate and persuade in complex and difficult situations
• Lead changes in culture and working practices.
• Proven ability to write clear and concise reports in a range of contexts, for a range of audiences, to a high standard within set timeframes and challenging deadlines
• Knowledge of legislation, specifications, good practice, and policy guidance relating to CAMHS Tier 4 and commissioning.
• Capacity to develop and implement policies/procedures/standards.
• Ability to supervise registered staff as required, including staff appraisal and development, performance management skills and PDR process

Desirable

• Understanding of commissioning and contract management processes and ability to work in partnership with finance, contracting and NHS England colleagues.

Personal Skills/Abilities/Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Committed to a values-based approach to service delivery, reflecting the core values of BWC, including promoting inclusiveness and value diversity.
• Driving license and car owner.
• Ability to travel and work between sites and across a wide geography.

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Printing House Office

1 Printing House Street

Birmingham

B4 6DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand the team at the Enfield Communication Advisory Support Service, (ECASS). We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. This role is open to newly qualified speech and language therapists as well as experienced therapists. Pay will be awarded at the Local Authority equivalent of a Band 6 NHS salary and based on experience.

Full clinical supervision will be provided with opportunities for further professional development and experience to work alongside a multi-professional team both with the Local Authority and NHS Health Partners.

Meet the team link ECASS | The Team

The post holder will be part of the extended ECASS multi-professional team working in Additional Resource Provisions, Units and in Mainstream Primary/Secondary schools. The aims of the Enfield Communication Advisory Support Service (ECASS) are to:

• Improve provision for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, by providing SRP/Unit and whole school training in class wide and school wide good practice frameworks, enhancing pupils school experience and providing them with access to a range of speech, language and communication tools.
• Deliver consistent key messages that support early speech, language and communication support through the work programme and resources, making it clear that communication is everybodys business.
• Promote an early intervention approach to speech, language and communication needs across Enfield schools. This will ensure that children and young people can access communication-friendly environments, and practitioners who are confident in their role of facilitating communication. and The role will support with identifying SLCN, and ensure that parents and carers are supported with appropriate information and resources.
• Offer practical strategies and assessment to support children and young people placed in Local Authority SRPs and Units.
• Support settings to meet the needs of children with speech, language and communication needs who are not achieving at the same rate as their peers. This will include, improving outcomes for children with emerging or less complex speech, language and communication needs who are likely to catch up with their peers through appropriate focused support, as well as supporting those with long term developmental concerns and children and young people at a statutory level.
• Provide SRPs and Units with an appropriate model of supervision and continual professional development for the school workforce

Contact details :-

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact: Anne Bonner, ECASS Clinical Lead: Email: [email protected].

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact [email protected]

Enfields Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. Thats why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, wed love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• 2. HCPC Registered
• 3. Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• 1.As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
• 2.Candidate must be registered with, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• 3.A degree or Post Graduate studies in Speech and Language Therapy, approved by the HCPC.
• 4.Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and co-occurring speech, language and communication difficulties.
• 5.A good understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and how it applies to clinical practice.
• 6.Sound knowledge of child development
• 7.Awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS, Government SEN Policies within Education and

Desirable

• 1. Experience working within school settings
• 2. Post Graduate experience working within the NHS as a Speech and Language therapist.
• 3. Experience of providing training
• 4. Elklan Tutor Licence or Level 3 accreditation

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

Enfield Council

Address

Civic Centre Site

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 3FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

EFCD is a complex division that provides numerous services across the trust and is comprised of four key departments.

• Estates: The key role of the department is to service and repair all aspects of our modern healthcare facility.

• Facilities: The teams provide services to our entire site, including waste, portering, security, cleaning, and catering.

• Capital Projects: The team is employed to manage the design, construction and development of a new building or the major alteration and refurbishment of the existing estate.

• Compliance and Business: The compliance department's role is to ensure EFCDs compliance with legislation, regulations, policy, and good practice

• The role involves undertaking/updating/ managing fire risk assessments and supporting departmental managers to ensure that all resulting actions are completed, staff are trained in fire safety and evacuation procedures.

• To be able to give expert guidance on all matters relating to fire safety within the Trust to ensure compliance with Regulatory Reform Order 2005, Health & Safety Legislation, Building Regulations, and HTM Fire-Code.

• To assist the Fire Safety Advisor in developing, implementing, evaluating, and reviewing the fire safety management strategy, policy, framework, procedures, training, and effective fire safety management practices throughout the Trust to deliver fire safety compliance.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with a multi-disciplinary team of diverse professions.

• Be able to interpret complex construction and engineering services drawings, whether paper or computer format and provide viable and cost-effective solutions to complex building services.

• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to present in a training environment.

• Have a proactive approach to managing workloads with the flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Have a high standard of IT skills, numerate, and IT literate (capable of producing own reports/documents/ presentations, etc., as appropriate).

• To assist the Trust Fire Safety Advisor, to organise, implement, co-ordinate and maintain full and efficient fire prevention, fire precautions and the training of staff in all premises managed by the Trust.

• To provide developed knowledge of fire safety across a range of work procedures and practices to support the Trust Fire Safety Advisor, other managers, and staff within the Trust, particularly the Estates, Facilities & Capital Development Department.

• In conjunction with the Fire Safety Advisor, carry out fire safety inspections and fire risk assessments on all Trust properties and those managed by the Trust.

• To assist the Fire Safety Advisor in providing fire safety advice to consultants and/or colleagues in respect of statutory fire safety in existing and new buildings, incorporating HTM 05 (Fire Code) and Building Regulations Part B requirements.

• To ensure all Trust staff have access to annual fire training and monitor the uptake of training to assist the Fire Safety Advisor with providing Fire safety compliance reports by division & department to the

• Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development and such groups as Compliance & Governance,

• Fire Leads and Health and Safety group meetings.

• Share responsibility for the delegated budget for fire safety, understand cost monitoring and control, be able to analyse final account information and prepare reports for audit purposes.

We are seeking someone with:

• A degree or industry equivalent of knowledge, experience and understanding within Fire safety.

• Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineering (IFE), IFSM, IFPO, NAHFO or industry equivalent.

• Comprehensive knowledge of current fire safety legislation and guidance, particularly within a healthcare or similar acute complex environment.

• Experience in conducting fire risk assessments and developing action plans.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and authoritative advice, support, and instruction at all levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree level of qualification or equivalent level of knowledge with demonstrable vocational training or equivalent experience in relevant Fire Services
• Hold relevant teaching/trainer qualification, or other appropriate experience
• NEBOSH general certificate working towards a training qualification
• Have highly specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of fire safety services, project management related disciplines, legal compliance in accordance with the various acts of parliament and local by-laws required under health & safety
• Understanding and compliance with British Standards, Codes of Practise, the Building Regulations and all current relevant statutory regulations
• Be able to interpret, complex construction and engineering services drawings whether paper or computer format and provide viable and cost-effective solution to complex building services problems

Desirable

• Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD/learning
• Have experience with working with HTM 05-03 Fire code

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE Level 4/C or functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Qualification in business administration at minimum of Level 2 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Qualifications in IT services.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within an administrative role. of Microsoft packages to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience dealing with the public in a workplace setting.
• Knowledge of NHS service provision including the pathway of care
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and data set maintenance and audit.
• Knowledge of key NHS systems including Careflow, DictateIT, CIP, DA Languages, and Envoy Messaging.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection principles.
• Knowledge of health and safety Equality and diversity
• Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient administration systems

Desirable

• Prior experience of patient administration work in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working within an administrative role within an NHS setting.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with difficult conversations and concerns.
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of a group setting.
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Able to meet changing and tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality results.
• Ability to adhere to provided instruction and processes.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to use MS Office package as required for the role.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Michael's Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

London

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive, assist and direct patients and visitors in a courteous and positive manner, both in person and via the telephone. Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice. Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the Practice team, and other healthcare agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with patients, staff, visitors and other agencies

Receive, welcome and advise patients, sign posting them where necessary

Make appointments and operate the appointments systems as directed

Answer telephone enquiries from patients, staff and other external agencies

Process and record information in accordance with Practice protocols

Arrange patient referral appointments as directed by GPs utilising e-Referral system where appropriate. Liaise with the Referral Support Service as required

Process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail

Administer new patient registrations and patient deductions

Explain Practice arrangements to newly registering patients

Monitor the practice website for patient submissions and send appropriate responses

Booking and monitoring of patient waiting lists

Unlock/lock premises and maintain security in accordance with Practice protocols

Attend Practice meetings and staff training as required

Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with changing circumstances. Duties and responsibilities may be varied as required by the Partners and Practice Manager, in consultation with the post holder, in order to maintain a high standard, efficient reception/ administration service.

Generic Responsibilities

All staff at Woodbury Surgery have a duty to conform to the following:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates an environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

• Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.

• Confidentiality

This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

• Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

• Learning and Development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work independently whilst following established procedures, protocols and guidance.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when working under pressure.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills and ways of working.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support colleagues and provide cover during periods of leave or increased demand.
• Confident using digital systems and technology, with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a reception, customer service or patient-facing role.
• Good IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience of working with computerised systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Experience of working in a busy environment and managing competing demands.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a GP Practice or NHS setting.
• Experience of using clinical systems, such as SystmOne.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection requirements.

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

Woodbury Surgery

Address

Fulford Way

Woodbury

Exeter

EX5 1NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Dispensary

1. To organise the provision of all dispensary-based services, including inpatients, controlled drugs and clinical trials to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the dispensary Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services and/or the Associate Chief Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services.

2. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services in their absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise.

3. To use the right first-time procedure to manage the quality of dispensing in the dispensary. This will involve reviewing in-process errors and ensuring that actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services.

4. To assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services with good stock control in dispensary, ensuring the efficient use of all resources, keeping waste to a minimum and encouraging the re-use of medicines when appropriate.

5. To cover, where appropriate, the duties of the other senior dispensary staff in their absence.

6. To assist with the preparation of the dispensary rota ensuring that all dispensary duties have sufficient staffing and that any issues are resolved.

7. To provide regular activity and quality monitoring information and to use this information to maintain a quality service.

8. To accurately dispense all prescriptions. Prescription types will include: inpatients; discharges; controlled drugs and clinical trials. This will involve inputting of patients details into the Ascribe computer system and subsequently produce dispensing labels. The label, prescription and product are collected together and assembled. Any additional items such as spoons and bags are also added. The prepared items are checked for accuracy and passed to the pharmacist/accredited pharmacy technician for final checking.

9. To deal with complaints and safety issues, informing the Lead Pharmacy Technician -Dispensary Services at the earliest opportunity.

10. To answer queries, both on the telephone and in person, with medical, nursing staff and seek help from a pharmacist when necessary.

11. To investigate stock level discrepancies within the dispensary in line with current procedures.

12. To assist with/write standard operating procedures for the dispensary.

13. To assist in the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements in the pharmacy and when in use throughout the hospital.

14. To assist with investigations into clinical incidents that occur in the dispensary.

15. To ensure the daily workload for the dispensary is completed and information handed over to the pharmacist responsible for locking-up the department.

16. To organise and conduct dispensary induction and training for staff whenever necessary

17. To manage dispensary workflow and ensuring dispensary Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets are achieved.

18. To investigate and report dispensary incidents

19. To ensure smooth and efficient running of dispensary services, working with the Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services and other Senior Pharmacy Technicians.

20. To ensure safe management of Controlled Drugs in the dispensary

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) duties:

1. Complete Accreditation (ACPT) according to CPPE scheme and local ACPT Policy.

2. Conduct checking in dispensary in line with service needs .

3. Provide constructive feedback when informing dispensers that they have made mistakes during dispensing.

4. Report in-process errors using the Right First Time Procedure.

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5. Ensure that your knowledge is up to date by reading all pharmacy procedures relevant to the accuracy checking of dispensed medicines and the ACPT Policy.

6. Contribute to the quality management of dispensing by suggesting improvements to practice and procedures.

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Staff Management & Training

1. To line manage staff, including:

a. Regular appraisal of performance and objective setting

b. Identification of training needs, personal development planning and evaluation

c. Ensuring that all human resource policies, procedures and standards are understood and maintained

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills QCF or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or willing to undertake

Desirable

• GCP training

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written and oral, of specialist clinical information.
• Able to make interventions assertively and appropriately
• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills including: o Email Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately. A good understanding of Good Clinical Practice o Word processing, Excel

Desirable

• Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately.
• A good understanding of Good Clinical Practice

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in hospital / community pharmacy
• Working within a busy dispensary
• Demonstrable experience of training others

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in Clinical Trials setting
• Supervision of staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Be flexible in responding to demands of the service.
• Reliable, polite and approachable.
• Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary.
• Enthusiastic for service development

Other

Essential

• Willingness to contribute to the general life and work of the Pharmacy and Trust.
• Willingness to participate in weekend, and Bank Holiday rotas as required.
• Able to work agreed hours
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Independently perform Hysteroscopy examination and treatmen

Plan and document the on-going care requirements for the women maintain records that reflect planning, communication and management of care.

Ensure a working knowledge of the use, maintenance and safety of the machines used in the clinic.

Utilise advanced communication skills for complex situations regarding diagnostic findings and patient care.

Participate and facilitate the training and education of both medical and nursing staff that are undertaking Hysteroscopy related education.

Set, monitor and evaluate standards of care within the service.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative audits for the service to highlight the opportunities for the specialist clinic and advance the service.

Present audit findings in appropriate forums.

COMMUNICATION

Demonstrate pro-active and effective leadership and act as a positive role model.

Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to the patient and referring clinician related to diagnosis.

Provide and receive highly complex information which requires empathy and reassurance and often involves overcoming barriers to understanding.

To communicate effectively and empathetically with relatives of patients.

To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients are directed accordingly.

To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. Keeping them informed of any delays to patient throughput that might result as a consequence of, for example excessive workload, equipment breakdown, sickness etc.

Ensure that incidents are reported to the Clinical Services & Quality Manager in accordance with trust policy.

To assess and provide specific communication needs of individual patients

Attend, contribute and when necessary, lead team meetings.

Take responsibility for reviewing the Standard Operating Policy for the service as required.

To develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the service, ensuring that practice is evidence based. Propose changes to procedures and working practices within the service. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to policies and protocols.

Create and positively promote an environment which is conducive to education and learning.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

To provide high quality expert clinical training and mentoring to all staff as agreed.

To provide specialist information to other Health Professionals regarding Hysteroscopy examinations and treatment as requested.

To personally undertake training and study and assessment, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of current professional knowledge and expertise is achieved, to maintain a CPD portfolio as evidence of all training/study and to use this as part of the annual appraisal process.

To participate, when possible and appropriate, in teaching, lecturing or presentation of case studies and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.

To participate in research and audit projects and present findings related to these studies as appropriate thus participating in contribution to overall service developments.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will actively participate in the Clinical Governance process and Management of Risk. It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. Assist in the process of investigating incidents and participation in route cause analysis and sudden untoward incidents Participate in educating and supporting staff in the governance process.

Alongside the Band 7 OPD Manager the post holder will provide leadership and be a role model for medical and nursing staff.

The post holder will maintain records to NMC Professional Standards.

In conjunction with the Band 7 OPD Manager and Matron the Post holder will develop the service, responding to Professional Guidance e.g. NICE, RCOG Guidance

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will maintain NMC registration.

The post holder will work within the NMC code of conduct.

The post holder will participate in a Quality Assurance process to provide assurance of their ongoing ultrasound competence.

As an integral member of the Hysteroscopy team the post holder will collaboratively develop guidelines, pathway, policies and procedures.

Alongside the Band 7 OPD Manager the Post holder will provide leadership and be a role model for medical and nursing staff.

EMPLOYMENT ACTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE

All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

Equality and Diversity

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified.

Health and Safety

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.

Infection Control

All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trusts resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities

Risk Management

Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations into such incidents as required.

Safeguarding

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.

Data Protection Act

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions

All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

Research and Development Projects

Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework.

Development Review

Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.

Training

Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post.

Outside Employment / Outside Interests

Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with legislation on working time, it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is no conflict of interest with your NHS duties.

Review of Job Description

This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trusts Vision to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care:-

Values:-

Respecting the individual

Putting patients and customers first

Promoting positive change

Acting with integrity

Serving the community

Underpinning the Trusts vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business:-

Understand the world we live in and deal with it

We are clinically led and management supported

Support departments support the front line

Everything is delivered by and through Divisions

Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence

Quality is our organising principle driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive

We deliver what we say we need to

Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence.

The Trust operates a Tobacco Control Policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate.
• Evidence of high standard of Hysteroscopy abilities for others to follow
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience of working in a management or supervisory role in the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of previous delivery of Specialist Nurse Diagnostic and pathway treatment planning within the specialties

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Use of the Datix reporting system.
• Use of IT packages such as Microsoft Office, the Internet and the Intranet.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical governance, risk management, complaints management and audit systems in relation to Hysteroscopy.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• BSGE qualification in Hysteroscopy
• Maintenance of BSGE accreditation

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification or 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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Briercliffe Road Entrance

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness; it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.

The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

All personnel are to comply with the:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Environment Act 1995

Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999

Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention

Confidentiality

The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality.

It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the organisation to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

At this organisation, we continually strive to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.

All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Induction

We will provide a full induction programme, and management will support you throughout the process.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

The post holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g., courses and conferences).

The post holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Collaborative working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments and the post holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner that enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.

Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.

Managing information

All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.

Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED/read codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Service delivery

Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

The post holder must adhere to the information contained within this organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Security

The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post holder must ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.

Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks with anyone and they are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Likewise, password controls are to be maintained and are not to be shared.

Professional conduct

All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.

Leave

All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 30 days leave each year pro-rata and should be encouraged to take all their leave entitlement.

Public holidays will be calculated on a pro-rated basis dependent on the number of hours worked.

You will receive 2 NHS days per annum, pro-rata.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP, MRCGP, Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP, General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT), Full GMC registration.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident, Flexible and cooperative, Motivated, forward thinker, Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required, High levels of integrity and loyalty,Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations,Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations, Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient,Commitment to ongoing professional development, Effectively utilise resources, Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment, Experience of continued professional development, Experience of QOF and clinical audit, Minimum of two years as a salaried GP, General understanding of the primary care contract, National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation, Primary Medical Services Performers Lists (Scotland), All Wales Medical Performers List and All Wales Locum Register (Wales), Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List (PMPL) (Northern Ireland), Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU), Evidence of current validation, Evidence of last appraisal, Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management, Experience of ICB initiatives

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP, Excellent communication skills (written and oral), Strong IT skills, Clear, polite telephone manner, Competent in the use of Office and Outlook, SystmOne, Effective time management (planning and organising), Ability to work as a team member and autonomously, Excellent interpersonal skills, Problem solving and analytical skills, Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure, Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes, Experience with clinical risk 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

Consett Medical Centre

Address

Station Yard

Consett

County Durham

DH8 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in a team primarily within MRI, responsible for their own practice within Radiology Directorate protocols and procedures in line with trust and national policies. In addition to that, expected to train and supervise junior members of staff, students and other trainees visiting the department and will be the authorised person in the MRI department in line with MHRA guidelines.

Post holder required to complete clinical competency and complete inductions and take part in the annual appraisal process with personal development plan. Once competency completed and signed, post holder will work without director supervision or support in out of hours service, required to work on a mobile scanner as and when necessary to support the service.

The post holder required to perform a range of MRI procedures including complex clinical cases as required with in the MRI services, managing patients priority as appropriate. To contribute towards effective and responsive delivery of MRI services to patients and carry out a wide range of complex duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills when judging a variety of complex clinical issues.

To assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes. To promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example.

Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD. To participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities.

Assisting Senior Radiographic colleagues, superintendent Radiographers, principal Radiographers in the organisation and function of day-to-day management in the radiological sciences.

To be a key member of the MRI team.

To take responsibility of MRI safety screening and ensure all patients are safety checked and suitable for MRI scan.

To supervise and support junior staff and promote maintenance of an efficient, effective and high-quality service for all users.

To manage and report as appropriate any equipment/power failure.

To actively promote and participate in clinical audit.

To undertake all MRI examinations as directed to an acceptable standard and seek guidance as appropriate. Aim to achieve and promote quality in all aspects of the Radiology service incorporating clinical tutorials.

To ensure the safety of self, staff and service users with regard to the use of ionising radiations in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Local Rules of the Radiological Safety Committee. To produce high quality images which are accurately labelled and appropriate for the indicated pathology.

To ensure completion of all mandatory training and competency to use the required equipment. To take part in the appraisal process.

To participate, as required, in Directorate Role Development programmes, e.g. IV training.

To have responsibility for providing and maintaining a high-quality MRI service. To liaise with other staff groups and departments within the Trust as required.

• To attend statuary training days and fulfil CPD commitment. To keep up to date with current imaging, professional and hospital issues.

To undertake all MRI examinations as directed by Consultant Radiologists, Principal MRI Radiographer, Superintendent Radiographers, senior colleagues and work collaborate with other interprofessional colleagues.

To develop expertise and practical competence within MRI, which may involve post graduate study.

To care for patients needs, attend to their welfare and ensure that you encourage and practice 'first time right' Radiography. Strive to achieve and promote 'quality' in all aspects of the Radiography service incorporating clinical tutorials and appropriate meetings.

To be able to communicate information and instructions to patients and their relatives to undertake radiographic examinations effectively. Particularly where there are significant barriers to understanding, such as cognitive impairment or illness, hearing or sight impairment and those who are anxious or in pain.

To ensure safety of self, staff and patients/visitors with regard to the use of MRI scanning equipment and adhering to MHRA and local Operational guidelines.

To use all equipment in a safe and competent manner in accordance with good practice adhering to MHRA and local Operational Guidelines.

To report any operational problems, deal with room breakdowns and accidents, completing all relevant paperwork.

To adhere to and apply all relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidance.

To maintain strictest confidence when dealing with patients, staff and other Health Service business information in accordance with both Trust Policy and the Data ProtectionLegislation

To use and instruct others on the required functions of the computerised Radiology Patient Administration System and Radiology Information System i.e. PACS and RIS.

To actively participate in the education and training of all staff, including the Directorate Preceptor Programme for newly qualified staff.

The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts risk management policies and procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to minimise risk.

To train and supervise the clinical work/assessment of student radiographers/assistant practitioners.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registration
• Trust/National Cannulation and Venepuncture qualifications

Desirable

• Post Graduate level qualification in MRI
• Willingness to undertake post graduate study in MRI or other external courses as appropriate for the post, if not already held

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 months' full-time work experience within MRI
• Supervisory experience in Similar Environment/ NHS/ Multidiscipline organisation

Desirable

• Minimum three years post qualification experience

Skills

Essential

• Experienced and confident in Neuro Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Body Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Vascular Imaging
• Experienced and confident in in Breast Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Paediatric Imaging

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Advanced MRI imaging technology and current advancement
• Up to date knowledge in MRI safety and practice
• Ability to manage IT systems in a complex hospital environment Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Operation of RIS and PACS
• Complex computerised ordering systems

Other

Essential

• Upholds and models the Trust values. Smart and presentable
• Willingness to travel across to other Acute / non-Acute sites of EKHUFT and CDC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital - Rotational within MRI service across the trust

Ethelbert Rd,

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level (Level 5) in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Requirement to obtain or maintain professional accreditation through annual refresher training. Ongoing registration may also require bespoke and or ad hoc training depending on future national developments.
• Training in wider advanced communication methods.

Desirable

• Coaching Qualification
• Speak Up Level 3 and or Speak Up Champions Training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of the Freedom to Speak Up agenda either as a Guardian, Partner or equivalent.
• Track record in supporting and listening to staff and in demonstrating the values of the DBTH Way and The NGO Guardians Values, alongside those of the NHS Constitution in day-to-day practice.
• Demonstrable experience of working with teams and colleagues to positively improve colleague experience.
• Experience of handling difficult situations professionally, setting boundaries and seeking support where necessary.
• Experience of partnership building and relationship management.
• Experience of training and building capability within the workforce.
• Experience of working in collaboration with senior leaders.
• Experience of collating, analysing, interpreting and presenting data to a wide range of stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating mediation
• Development of training packages
• Supporting and managing groups of colleagues at Network level

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Emotional intelligence and empathy - strong ability to engage sensitively and impartially with colleagues who may be in distress, fear of retribution, or experiencing workplace conflict.
• Communication and engagement - Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex and sensitive information to workers, board members, regulators, and external partners in a way that fosters trust and action.
• Collaboration and networking - Ability to engage with national and regional freedom to speak up networks, sharing good practice and driving continuous improvement.
• Conflict resolution - Experience in navigating difficult conversations, resolving conflicts, and facilitating restorative approaches to address concerns.
• Data analysis and reporting - Ability to interpret patterns in speaking up data, triangulate findings with other workforce and patient safety metrics, and use insights to influence organisational policies and decisions.
• Project management and prioritisation - Ability to manage multiple complex cases, competing priorities, and sensitive information while ensuring timely and effective action
• Personal resilience and self-awareness - Ability to manage the emotional demands of the role, develop coping strategies, and maintain personal well-being while supporting others.
• Commitment to learning and development - Willingness to undertake ongoing training in freedom to speak up, National Guardian's Office annual refresher training, self-assessment against the guardian development guide, organisational learning, and psychological safety.
• Responsive and resilient
• Compassionate, approachable, trustworthy, and non-judgmental
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional approach and image
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and security of information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Leadership and influence - Ability to challenge constructively, hold senior leaders to account, and advocate for cultural transformation.
• Strategic thinking - Ability to analyse complex concerns and themes, provide insightful recommendations, and develop strategic interventions to improve the speaking-up culture.

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivering high level and complex triage, clinical assessment diagnostics, treatment and evaluation of the needs within Health and Well-being.

Providing leadership, promoting a learning culture for colleagues and other agencies, leading service innovations and demonstrating high level problem solving.

Ensuring excellence in service delivery through personal and service development, underpinned by evidence based practice and research, embedded in the quality assurance agenda.

Driving innovation, managing the change process to ensure your service continues to be flexible and proactive to reflect the needs of the wider Health and Wellbeing community.

MANAGERIAL / LEADERSHIP (including financial / physical resources and staffing)

To demonstrate leadership by means of:

1. Delivering change within sphere of practice, when and where indicated, to improve service delivery.

2. Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation.

To provide high level advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice across all disciplines in the assessment, treatment and long term management of patient/clients within sphere of practice

To identify innovations and lead the implementation of new working practices in conjunction with patients/ service users, health, wellbeing, local authority and third sector partners.

To take responsibility for their own high level and complex decision making and the decisions of their team which effect service delivery.

To train, supervise / case manage and performance manage staff and students. This will include for example the use of formal appraisal documentation, monitoring sickness absence etc.

To manage resources including stock control to ensure they relate to the overall objectives and responsibilities of the organisation.

CLINICAL

To be responsible for the specialist assessment of complex care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a high degree of autonomy and act as a named practitioner.

To triage patients with highly complex needs.

To undertake highly complex clinical assessments of patients/ service users within sphere of advanced practice.

To determine a clinical diagnosis and make high level decisions regarding appropriate treatment/ care plans.

Implement highly complex care/ interventions according to clinical need.

Evaluate highly complex care /interventions based on evidence from clinical outcomes and best practice.

To provide advanced clinical advice, support, training to patients/ service users, families, carers and professional colleagues to improve their journey and their health and well being.

To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.

Registered practitioners who are non medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice.

To develop and maintain the high level clinical skills required to work as an advanced practitioner.

Where the administration of drugs is a requirement, this should be undertaken in line with trust policies and procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

To maintain own professional/ personal development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as appropriate into your work. To support junior staff to do likewise

Ensure all mandatory training is accessed and kept up to date

To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations at staff meetings/tutorials and by attending relevant professional short courses and being a reflective practitioner

To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisee and supervisor when appropriate.

To develop and deliver relevant evidence based training to patients, families, carers, Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector providers.

To provide specific training as required to the patient, family, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team on the clinical and therapeutic management of an individual to support their health and wellbeing.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / RESEARCH AUDIT

Registered Practitioners are required to evidence maintenance of their registration with the relevant regulatory body and work to their Code of Professional Conduct.

To benchmark current service delivery against local and national clinical guidelines and standards of care.

To lead on current best practice, based on the bench marking outcomes.

To translate local and national guidelines and train Health and Wellbeing staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to deliver effective services.

To measure and evaluate own work and current practices through the use of evidence based projects, audit, research, statistical information and outcome measures and lead others in doing so.

To network with practitioner colleagues within the trust and across the North West and Nationally, to learn together and share good practice.

To interpret and implement quality assurance practices within own work situation.

To identify and minimise clinical and non clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff & visitors.

Contributes to the formulation and implementation of clinical policies and procedures as appropriate.

COMMUNICATION

To communicate complex patient and service related information effectively to Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector agencies.

Use complex communication skills and knowledge when working with patients, their families and other provider agencies.

Demonstrates professional sensitivity and empathy during the emotional demand of high exposure to distressing circumstances where there may be difficulties in accepting or understanding.

To involve the patient and the family/carers in all relevant discussions about their management and decision that are made about treatment techniques and facilitating patient involvement in the planning development, delivery and evaluation of the service.

To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.

To collect appropriate data and statistics for the use in the review of the service delivery.

To use appropriate information technology skills for communication when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Master's degree / Module /post graduate qualification in relevant area of clinical expertise (or working towards) / equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters level
• Up to date HCPC Registration
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD Portfolio
• POM-A / LA certificate

Desirable

• Relevant short post graduate specialist courses
• Assessor/ Mentor/Facilitator Training
• Supplementary medical prescribing

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients, carers and staff
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to utilise assessment skills and instrumentation effectively
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience of managing difficult situations
• Ability to reflect on experiences and apply lessons learnt to self and others

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of expertise in podiatry field
• Supervision of staff and students
• Effective change management and problem-solving experience
• Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
• Experience and knowledge in the management of a wide variety of complex podiatry conditions
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering evidence-based practice
• Evidence of introducing service developments and innovation

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the varied and complex needs of the patient group
• An understanding of Shared Decision Making an understanding of other relevant legislation
• Understanding of local, national, professional policies/guidance
• Demonstrate an understanding of own scope of practice and the implications for self and others

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clayton House

Langley Place

Ormskirk

L40 8JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, the GP will work autonomously, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population. Contributing towards clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well-women and well man clinics as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients
• Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients
• Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc.
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens
• Provide travel medicine services
• Request pathology services as necessary
• Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• Ensure read codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
• Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service deliver and patient care.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
• Drives the development of nursing services within the practice, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations are required
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

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 will 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 & Safety:

The post-holder will adopt a full range of promotion and management of 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.
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others.
• Hand hygiene standards for self.
• 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.
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal.
• Maintenance of own clean working environment.
• 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 responsible managers.
• Undertaking periodic infection control training.
• Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use.
• Maintenance of sterile environments.

Equality and Diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises 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 which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements CPD and revalidation are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training may include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of ones 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 resources.

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise 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.

"No canvassing or recruitment agencies, please."

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• MRCGP qualification (or equivalent)
• Right to work in the 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.

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

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

45-47 Temple End

High Wycombe

HP13 5DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

To act as an Associate Practitioner providing a comprehensive range of routine and specialist Biochemistry and Haematology analyses using a multitude of POCT devices, under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists. Provide assistance to clinical staff from within and outside the trust in relation to matters of training, quality control and preventative maintenance. To supervise POCT competency assessments for a range of POCT devices. Undertake patient testing in clinic environments following standard operating procedure, under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists. To maintain, under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists, analytical equipment in optimum operational condition, taking necessary remedial action during technical failure. Respond to error messages, referring to supervisory staff where necessary, and liaising with engineers called to failing equipment. To enter patient demographic information, collate results and enter data into the laboratory IT systems. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with patients and other healthcare professionals to provide the best care for our patients.

Knowledge & Personal Development

To have gained an intermediate level of technical and analytical knowledge by participating in ongoing training. To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice eg. ISO 15189 and 22870. To maintain the knowledge necessary to lead update training sessions, through Continuing Personal Development and in-house training. To have gained the necessary knowledge and skills sufficient to work as independently as possible, with the minimum of supervision (within SOPs). To maintain personal and professional development by attending training, study days and workshops as and when relevant or as per instructions of the POCT Manager. Read all relevant literature provided. Maintain knowledge of operational policies and procedures through use of the departmental electronic notice board and document management system. Maintain knowledge of trust-wide policies and any appropriate policies for other trusts which you may encounter.

Advice, Guidance and Interpersonal

To deal sympathetically during liaison with patients, colleagues, other healthcare professionals and staff from external organisations. To use empathy and understanding to ensure that technical, clinical and linguistic barriers so understanding are overcome. To report results to Biomedical Scientists, clinicians and other service users in a professional manner. To provide advice to clinicians under the direction of Biomedical Scientists following the Standard Operating Procedure. To refer requests for assistance from other trusts to qualified Biomedical Scientists.

Scientific & Technical

Prioritise workload from clinic and hospital in order to deal effectively with any matters that may arise. To assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples collected at the point of care. Use own judgement and knowledge to reject unsuitable specimens and take the necessary action to obtain a subsequent sample for analysis. To refer problematic situations to a Biomedical Scientist for further action if deemed necessary. Accurately and swiftly enter patient demographic information and tests requested onto the computer system. Have a knowledge of medical terms and acronyms in order to ensure that you have an appreciation for clinical details provided. Use of Telepath computer system to gather set lists and extract information from Telepath database for general telephone enquiries by staff from other departments, surgeries or hospitals. Prompt and accurate distribution of outgoing POCT laboratory reports to wards, departments, GP practices and other hospitals. Scanning of request forms into computer database for storage. To analyse, under supervision from qualified Biomedical Scientists, specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and expensive equipment. To make technical assessments of method and instrument performance by monitoring quality control used on specialist laboratory analytical systems, in accordance with Standard Operating procedures, seeking guidance when necessary. To perform basic troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance on specialist equipment. To refer complex problems relating to breakdown/unavailability of analytical systems to a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist. To ensure satisfactory completion of routine and specialist biochemistry analyses.

Equality and Diversity

It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation (the Equality Act 2010) and to:

Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of peoples rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice. Valuing people as individuals and treating everyone with dignity and respect, consideration and without prejudice, respecting diversity and recognising peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others and delivering appropriate services. Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under Trust policy. Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same levels of behaviour in colleagues. Acknowledge others different perspectives and recognise the diverse needs and experiences of everyone they come into contact with. With the support of managers develop an equality and diversity objective through the personal development review process.

Values and Behaviours

We are Caring

We treat people equitably and value their different experiences.

We know we are doing this when:

We value everyone for their unique contribution to our Trust whatever their diverse backgrounds

We are kind, always showing compassion

We praise good effort and good results, always showing appreciation

We are Fair

We are good role models (to each other and the public we serve), being accountable for what we do and how we behave.

We know we are doing this when:

We are confident in presenting new ideas we speak up and we support our colleagues to do the same, particularly those colleagues from diverse backgrounds

We are open and honest

We learn from mistakes, aiming to get things right first time, exploring new ideas when we can

We Are Innovative

We work as one team to deliver, improve and transform care through continuous improvement.

We know we are doing this when:

We are professional, always seeking to do the right thing

We create and share knowledge with patients, each other and our professional communities

We continuously strive to make things better and to pioneer new ways of doing things

Infection Prevention & Control

All staff will adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times and carry out role specific duties as per roles and responsibilities.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/Data Protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours). All staff should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust privacy, confidentiality and security policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action taken.

Freedom of Information

In accordance with Freedom of Information and other associated legislation, the Trust may be required to make public recorded information available upon a request, or do this as part of a publication scheme. Please note, that in your public role, your name or job role may be contained in a document that is published in accordance with such legislation.

Management of Risk & Health and Safety

All employees have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or to others and to co-operate with the Trust in meeting its statutory requirements. All employees will proactively contribute to the management of risk by identifying hazards in the workplace which have the potential to cause harm, raising issues of concern and risk to the appropriate level.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

All trust employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to trust Safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees, as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

IT Skills

All staff are expected to have or to gain a minimum of basic level IT skills to enable them to use the Trust IT systems to support Trust services and needs. All staff should be familiar with relevant IT systems and security policies and procedures.

Records Management

All staff are personally responsible for record keeping. A record is anything that contains information in any medium e.g. paper, tapes, computer information, etc. which have been created or gathered as a result of any NHS activity. All individuals within the Trust are responsible for any records they create or use. Please ensure that records are retained in accordance with the Records Management Policy and are stored in a manner that allows them to be easily located in the event of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

Information Quality

All staff must ensure complete and accurate data is collected to the highest standard at all times. Data collection should be supported by adequate documentation and processes should be regularly reviewed. Staff should ensure that processes conform to national standards and are fit for purpose. All staff should comply with the Information Quality Policy.

Professional Responsibility

As per any required registration & LUHFT policy.

For the complete Job description and personal specification please see attached documents