Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Management:

To play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of specialist service, both in and outpatients.

To develop policies and protocols to improve patient care.

To liaise effectively with all other disciplines within the Trust and at the local level.

To initiate and participate in the management of change to improve standards and communication links from Acute trust through Primary Care.

To actively contribute to any relevant initiatives within the care group and provide support to senior colleagues and the Head of Nursing.

To provide information for clients, carers and health professionals about all aspects of specialist care.

To contribute positively to the leadership of nursing within the care group acting as an effective role model.

To work with the support managers and clinical staff to identify areas where changes in practice are required.

To introduce measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients. Ensure the formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents in line with Trust policy.

To support the Heads of Nursing in implementing Trust initiatives and strategies.

To network with the team of clinical nurse specialists within the Trust to evaluate, develop and promote the specialist-nursing role.

To utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit and to provide regular active analysis reports.

To maintain records and send reports set by various bodies pertaining to the specific speciality.

To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested.

To evaluate the service in terms of clinical effectiveness, clinical excellence and value for money.

To ensure the best use of available resources is within the agreed budget to provide a costeffective service.

To forge effective links within primary secondary and tertiary care to ensure effective communication.

To ensure compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.

To work towards meeting Cancer CNSs ACCEND framework assessment competency as appropriate to the role and level of practice

To ensure appropriate information and education literature, including services provided by the Macmillan Information Centre at KCH, is available to help patients, make informed choices as to their treatment plan and continuing management developing and regularly updating literature.

To initiate, lead and develop programmes of education to enhance the nursing contribution and quality of care to nurses both across the Trust, Nationally and Internationally.

To act as a clinical expert and advise on educational opportunities that will facilitate the development and support of their specialist knowledge and skills to ensure they develop their clinical practice.

To work with and support ward managers and other clinical staff to identify areas where changes to practice are required.

To improve treatment and support for patients.

To actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and primary care sector.

To attend meetings and conferences as appropriate ensuring that you are fully conversant with current issues both within the Trust and within the specialist services locally and nationally.

To lead on clinical audit, in particular ensuring patient experience surveys are completed and action plans developed.

To lead nursing research initiatives and support research activity within individual Divisions and also through collaboration with other agencies.

To identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to specialist nursing practice.

To participate and assist with any Trust approved research projects conducted within the department.

To publish and present relevant clinical practice and service developments.

PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Care Group.

To keep up to date with current literature and research in nursing and the speciality.

To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required.

To undergo and actively participate in your own performance appraisals.

To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist Faculty and Trust guidelines and protocols.

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.

• To be working towards a masters degree

General

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued
• Our values at Kings

Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another.

Collaborative across all of our hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Innovative we constantly seek new ideas and smarter ways of working to improve care, research and education.

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriate

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Level 1 or Level 15 Registered Nurse
• A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree/Master) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to undertake
• Relevant post-registration qualifications (communication/psychological care/cancelling /speciality care/cancer care/SACT)
• Relevant, current and demonstrable experience in the speciality area
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in delivering patient-centred care
• Excellent communication/counselling skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT
• Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding.

Desirable

• To have proven experience in service development
• Experience in running research and audit programmes
• Project management skills

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Bromley

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a key member of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Redevelopment Programme Team, supporting the Associate Director Redevelopment and wider redevelopment team in the planning, coordination and delivery of a portfolio of redevelopment, service improvement and strategic change initiatives

The role will provide operational and programme management support across a range of clinical and non-clinical projects, ensuring that service requirements are appropriately considered and incorporated throughout programme development and delivery. The post holder will act as a key link between frontline operational services, corporate teams and the redevelopment programme, promoting collaboration and supporting the successful implementation of change.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Prodessional Development

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in management, healthcare, business administration, project management or a related discipline. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to operational management, programme delivery or healthcare management.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification. Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification in management, leadership or a related field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a complex healthcare, public sector or comparable organisation. Experience managing or coordinating projects, programmes or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders. Experience developing and communicating plans to a range of stakeholders Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing papers and formal documentation for senior managers and governance groups. Experience analysing complex information and presenting recommendations to support decision-making. Experience working collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate teams to achieve shared objectives. Experience contributing to business cases, option appraisals or strategic planning documentation.

Desirable

• Experience supporting redevelopment, capital investment or major organisational programmes. Experience working within an NHS acute hospital environment Experience of programme governance and assurance processes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad understanding of healthcare provision and the challenges facing NHS organisations Knowledge of project and programme management methodologies and governance principles. Understanding of risk management and reporting processes within complex programmes. Understanding of business case development and organisational decision-making processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS capital programmes and redevelopment processes. Knowledge of NHS governance and assurance requirements. Understanding of strategic planning processes within healthcare organisations

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences. Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders across organisational boundaries. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make sound recommendations Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and deliver objectives within deadlines. Ability to work independently and exercise judgement within agreed governance arrangements. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Highly developed IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and electronic document management systems Ability to use performance, activity and operational data to support planning and decision-making

Desirable

• Experience of using project or programme management software. Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and programme meetings.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital - cross site

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead a specialist BMT Service laboratory at NHS Blood and Transplant and help shape the future of stem cell transplantation and advanced cell therapies in Yorkshire. Working in a 3-day-per-week job share role, you'll provide leadership to a highly skilled team, drive innovation and service improvements, and work closely with clinical and scientific partners to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing treatments within a nationally important service.

• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Requirement to be registered or actively working towards obtaining HCPC Biomedical or Clinical Scientist Registration within an agreed timeframe.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an advanced practical and theoretical knowledge of stem cell or related cell therapy fields.
• Demonstrates experience of leading and training staff and visitors at all levels in line with relevant licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrates experience of working to GMP and GLP standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to balance a routine service with clinical trials and/or cell therapy related developments.
• Demonstrates a track record of development and/or research in stem cell transplantation or related fields.
• Demonstrates experience of writing and reviewing SOPs and other controlled documents.
• Demonstrates computer literacy with specific knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, power point and word processing.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Dodworth

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

The Associate Professional for Safeguarding supports and ensures effective Safeguarding practice for the organisation as stipulated in primary legislation and underpinned in Government strategy and national, regional and local guidance, procedures and standards. Professionals in this role will

• Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife to develop, implement and review safeguarding practice across the organisation and its networks.
• Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife in the provision of specialist professional safeguarding advice.
• Deliver safeguarding training and support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to develop, implement and evaluate safeguarding training for all staff groups from induction to specialist courses.
• Facilitate safe and effective multi-professional communication and information sharing appropriately across a range of settings and agencies in accordance with agreed policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding
• Communicate highly complex, sensitive and emotive information within the health service and multi-agency contexts, pertaining to safeguarding adults, children and young people.
• Foster effective working relationships in order to promote inter-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration and be an active member of multi-agency safeguarding groups.

Facilitation of learning

• To assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based safeguarding training across the Trust.

Participate in the dissemination of any learning and improvement identified by Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, Adults Board, or the Trust, from any Case Reviews that are undertaken both locally and nationally.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide a visible presence within the Trust acting as a sound resource for clinical staff, supporting them in dealing with safeguarding referrals and cases which arises in clinical practice.

Provide specialist advice to clinicians in relation to safeguarding issues, including safeguarding referrals, court statement processes and other legal issues and the child protection and looked after child processes, under the direction and guidance of the Named Nurses or Named Midwife.

Support the Integrated Safeguarding Team in undertaking review of assessments pertinent to the safeguarding agenda, in conjunction with other practitioners where appropriate, to implement appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure continued safety. This will include quality assurance of referral processes, audit proposals and plans and quarterly reports.

Escalate safeguarding cases where deemed appropriate whilst maintaining staff empowerment.

Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife in the provision of expert advice and support to Trust staff in relation to safeguarding issues.

Liaise and communicate with all Trust staff to promote the significance of safeguarding training, including promotion of teaching sessions. Act as the trust positive role model for safeguarding training to increase staff attendance.

Robustly monitor and review all safeguarding trust training compliance, with provision of data reports to demonstrate continued improvement.

Participate in relevant meetings including the Integrated Safeguarding Committee.

Be aware of and comply with trust policies, pathways and guidelines pertaining to Safeguarding and support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to ensure all remain up to date and based on best available evidence and legislation. Participate on the contribution to review of these documents, where deemed appropriate

Receive regular professional safeguarding supervision from an appropriate supervisor.

Work within the guidelines laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or relevant professional body. Foster an empowering attitude to colleagues.

Maintain own continuing professional development and actively demonstrate a willingness to commit to this.

Governance

• Contribute and support to audit and monitoring of standards relevant to the safeguarding agenda.
• Support and assist in, investigation processes, including internal and external, where deemed appropriate.
• Support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events in accordance with external process and / or Trust policy.
• Contribute to Trust reports pertaining to Safeguarding.
• Contribute towards the development of Safeguarding policies and guidance.
• Input data to data management systems as appropriate.
• Contribute to multi-agency audit processes.
• Carry out and assist in formulating Safeguarding Training Audits as an ongoing activity whilst collecting and collating data to inform analysis of themes and trends.

Leadership/ Management

Support in the work pertaining to the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, Adult Board sub groups, other working groups and committees as deemed appropriate

• As part of a team, work collaboratively within the Trust and across agencies, to form partnerships and working arrangements that facilitate the safeguarding of adults, children and young people.
• Demonstrate ability to resolve issues relating to competence, or conflict personally, within the team, externally within health or in partner agencies.

Standard clauses refer to full job description

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills and personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to contribute to analysis and problem solving safeguarding and practice issues.
• Demonstrate ability to resolve issues relating to competence, or conflict personally, within the team, externally within health or in partner agencies.
• Teaching and assessment skills
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Change management skills
• Advisory, support and guidance
• Training and a vast array of varying presentation skills
• IT proficient, including the formulation of Excel Spreadsheets, various reports and action plans
• Current issues in health and social care pertaining to safeguarding
• Standards of professional practice and conduct
• Policies and Procedures proficient
• Monitoring and review of systems, practice and processes
• Multi-agency and multi-disciplinary Communication and Liaison
• Knowledge of current issues in relation to Safeguarding Children, young people and families, including Domestic Abuse, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, Female Genital Mutilation, Child Death Overview Process and Looked after Children.
• The ability to write in depth reports affording analysis and great understanding of risk
• Understanding of the local and national safeguarding children agenda and maternal health
• Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks
• Awareness of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
• Professional knowledge and skills for working at a senior level
• Knowledge of child protection policies, procedures and good practice guidelines
• Knowledge of Inter-agency procedures and of the legal framework and related guidelines governing child protection
• Ability to act professionally at all times
• Personal QualitiesExcellent interpersonal skills
• Innovator
• Motivator
• Assertiveness
• Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
• Positive role model
• Resilient
• Autonomous
• Tenacious
• Team player
• Conflict management
• Managing stress
• Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control
• Other Job Requirements
• Commitment to delivering high quality evidence based child protection practice
• Commitment to working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency situations
• Commitment to the development of The Trusts safeguarding and child welfare agenda.
• Commitment to valuing the contribution of all colleagues, encouraging a positive and creative working environment
• Commitment to own personal and professional development and to the development of others.
• Car Driver - Required to travel across hospital sites in accordance to service need
• Standard Clauses
• A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS.
• All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Nursing or Professional equivalent - Adult and or Childrens.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification or working towards.
• Evidence of continued professional development and its application with particular pertinence to Safeguarding Courses.

Desirable

• Specialist Practitioner Qualification, School Nurse or Health Visitor

Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of specialty
• Experience of child protection work
• Relevant post registration experience within specialism, including community
• Senior post holder in current or previous job
• Experience of interagency working in relation to Safeguarding practice
• Clinical audit, quality assurance and standard setting
• Service development and or change management

Desirable

• Experienced in the delivery of safeguarding training

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

The assessment process for this role will include: a video assessment stage, followed by a competency-based interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Friday 23rd October via Teams – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters degree level in a subject with a strong analytical and financial component or holds demonstratable equivalent relevant experience.
• A professional qualification in Portfolio Management such P3O foundation or Practitioner, Strategic Portfolio Management.
• A professional qualification in project management at foundation level and awareness of MSP at foundation level or experience of delivering complex projects.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience working as an analyst within a complex PMO, portfolio, or programme environment.
• Specialist knowledge of portfolio management procedures, governance frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Demonstrable experience as a primary administrator or expert user for Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software and tools.
• Advanced experience in Excel and Power BI dashboards.
• Experience in analysing resource demand and capacity, and aggregating risks and issues at a portfolio level.
• Experience in supporting benefits realisation tracking and reporting.
• Experience of contributing to multiyear portfolio planning processes, providing analytical input to support prioritisation and informed decisionmaking.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton Centre

500 North Bristol Park

Northway, Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
• Knowledge of clinical patient observations
• Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Values based Questions

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communicator
• Team player
• Approachable
• Resilient
• Ability to use own initiative within agreed boundaries
• IT Literate
• Ability to undertake a range of basic patient clinical observations
• Flexible approach to work
• Genuine desire to care for people

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate
• Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake.
• GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Must have up to date NMC registration

Desirable

• Management course
• Evidence of research/ audit undertaken
• Diploma/ degree
• ALS/ ATNC
• Relevant teaching/ assessing course

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in Emergency care at band 5 level
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of changes in practice undertaken

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards
• Show knowledge in health and safety issues
• Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice
• Good communication - verbal/written
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Participate in standard setting and research projects
• Evidence showing clinical and professional development
• To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
• Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
• Facilitate learning of others.

Desirable

• Experience in managing skill mix
• Evidence of link roles
• Facilitator for students
• Evidence of Up To Date mentor and preceptorship skills

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Shows motivation in developing new skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

Essential

• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Worcestershire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester, Malvern and Evesham. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

98C Blackpole Trading Estate West

Hindlip Lane

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR3 8TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovative and compassionate medical practice. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment where our clinicians can thrive and make a genuine impact.

As an Out of Hours General Practitioner with Practice Plus Group, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with urgent medical needs in a fast-paced but rewarding setting.

We are looking for motivated GPs who are passionate about urgent care and eager to contribute to our ongoing mission to provide accessible, safe, and effective healthcare outside regular surgery hours. This role offers flexibility, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community.

Our Worcestershire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester, Malvern and Evesham. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

98C Blackpole Trading Estate West

Hindlip Lane

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR3 8TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Warwickshire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.

Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎

Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

Read about our application process

Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good written and spoken English
• Qualifications/experience equivalent to HND/NVQ level 4
• Numerate GCSE mathematics or equivalent or equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE English or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with software packages including word-processing, spreadsheets and/or databases
• Experience of working effectively within a team
• Experience of working in a continuous improvement environment.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

London

NW9 5BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RGN or HCPC accredited degree
• Evidence of post registration clinical professional development

Desirable

• V300 Independant Non-Medical Prescriber
• MA level course
• Teaching qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of practical application of clinical governance
• High level of understanding regarding long term conditions agenda and wider NHS agenda
• Management of risk and health and safety, plus safeguarding adults and children procedures and ability to implement

Desirable

• Previous community experience

Skills

Essential

• High level clinical skills relevant to long term conditions and the management of chronic disease management
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Desirable

• Diagnostic and clinical assessment skills
• Experience of using IT patient records in Primary Care

Other

Essential

• The post holder will need to be able to visit patients in their own home throughout shifts, carrying appropriate equipment.

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Derby

Council House

Derby City

DE1 2FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, confident; self-motivated and possesses good communication skills. The right candidate will enjoy new challenges and will work well as part of a team.

You will regularly take charge of the area in the absence of the deputy sister, ensuring that we deliver high quality and safe care to outpatients.

Please see job description for details of the role in full.

OUR VISION

Delivering the best care to our Patients, valuing and developing our staff.

OUR STRATEGY

To work with our People, Patients and Partners in order to deliver the best healthcare. To innovate through compassionate leadership, research and education. To continually improve our provision of safe high quality care, maximising the Potential and Performance of our engaged and empowered team. In being the best we will deliver the:

Right care at the right time, in the right place

As well as this, at NUH, we have access to a dedicated clinical education team who offer training and bespoke wellbeing programmes for staff.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration with PIN number

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in health / nursing related studies.
• Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile
• Possession of a Mentoring Course
• Competent in medicines management
• Have or willing to undertake a suitable teaching & assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
• Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
• Experience of supervision of non-registered staff and students

Desirable

• Previous experience in Outpatients.
• Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

Desirable

• Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills e.g. email, Excel, PowerPoint and word
• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role in an Outpatient setting.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Desirable

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
• Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
• Demonstrate effective time management Skills
• Demonstrate effective resource management

Physical skills

Essential

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual Handling manoeuvres

Desirable

• Evidence of moving and handling training

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals - City Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Help collate referrals, make initial contact, and triage participants to the correct service, complete triage calls for all services within Wellbeing Hub.
• Work closely with GPs and primary care professionals to identify and manage a caseload.
• Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability in a dynamic, evolving service.
• Develop trusting relationships with participants; take a holistic, person-centred approach.
• Support development of Personalised Care and Support Plans, liaising with practice teams, patients/carers, and the Neighbourhood Team.
• Proactively outreach to participants on a regular, agreed basis.
• Use knowledge of local services for signposting/referrals.
• Support PCN targets for numbers seen by a Social Prescribing Link Worker and Health and Wellbeing Coaches
• Scope and map local services (welfare, employment, healthy lifestyle, social, support); maintain databases of services/activities.
• Engage other services to raise awareness of The Wellbeing Hub.
• Manage effective use of resources/services for consistent quality and quantity of care.
• Adopt multi-disciplinary, multi-agency approach.
• Know when to refer to other health professionals/agencies.
• Accurately maintain participant records.
• Manage waiting lists (if applicable).
• Understand barriers to accessing community support and use insight to shape support.
• Promote the service within the PCN (to users and clinicians); build positive working relationships.
• Reflect on and evaluate the service for continual improvement.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and carers.
• Coordinate/navigate care for people and carers across health and care services, working closely with link workers, health and wellbeing coaches, and other primary care roles.
• High level of written/verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, strong organisational/time management skills, "can do" attitude.
• Support with smooth running, organisation, and facilitation of The Pain Cafe.
• Hold regular triage meetings with the Mental Health social prescribing team
• Ability to travel across the local area when required.

Please note: As this is a new and evolving role, this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with their line manager.

The content of this job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Key Working Relationships

• Local Neighbourhood Team
• GP Practices within the PCN
• Practice Leaders (Partners and Practice Managers)
• PCN Clinical and non-clinical teams
• PCN Clinical Directors and Business Manager
• Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHSE
• Community Health Teams (physical and mental health)
• Local Authority

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

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the PCN 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 PCN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the employing practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

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 PCN and the member practices 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 nonjudgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

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

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

Participation in the PCN mandatory training programme

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

Willing to develop advance skills to Masters Level

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for their 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

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

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Communicate effectively with other team members

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience of working in health, social care or other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity).
• Experience of working within multi-professional team environments.
• Experience of working with elderly or vulnerable people, complying with best practice and relevant legislation.
• Ability to collect and record information and data, for record-keeping, monitoring and evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience or training in person-centred care planning

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Grade C GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent computer skills including email, word and excel
• Full UK driving licence and use of car insured for work purposes

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Strong organisational skills including planning, prioritising, time management, report writing and record keeping
• Ability to recognise gaps in services and to identify and act on safety concerns
• Ability to recognise and work within limits of competence and seek advice when needed
• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain long-term-working relationships with colleagues
• A professional and compassionate attitude to patient care, providing support while maintaining professional boundaries
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, delivering against agreed objectives
• Ability to remain diplomatic when dealing with sensitive matters or having challenging discussions with patients or carers
• Ability to work safely unaided in home settings
• Willingness to take a pro-active and flexible approach to the role as it develops over time

Desirable

• Experience of using the SystmOne computer system
• Up-to-date knowledge of the services and organisations available to support patients and carers

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

First Coastal PCN

Address

Marisco Medical Practice

Stanley Avenue

MABLETHORPE

Lincolnshire

LN12 1DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Personally give care to individuals, under the guidance of the team leader, based on agreed Policies, Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, adhering to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Code of Practice.

Assist with the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.

Manage time and resources efficiently, achieving good communication.

Use every reasonable opportunity to maintain and develop your knowledge and competence of Fertility nursing.

Give support and guidance to untrained staff working in the ward / department

Provide care for pre and post operative patients having oocyte collections or embryo transfers under sedation

Participate and contribute to the setting and auditing of research based practice to develop new Guidelines and Policies as necessary.

Maintain accurate and legible records ensuring patient care is a current reflection of treatment and advice.

Participate in the development of good working relationships within the team and ward/department area.

When undertaking the role of a link nurse ensure all meetings are attended and actions given are implemented within your remit.

When required, and as part of self development, take charge of the ward / department

Be responsible for maintaining NMC registration and conforming to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers.

The post holder maybe required to work within any of the satellite or transport centres as required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1 years' experience as a qualified registered Nurse
• Gynaecology or Fertility background

Qualifications and Learning

Essential

• RGN / RM with relevant experience and competency
• Evidence of professional/vocational development.
• Working Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice, Standards for the Administration of Medicine, and Records & Record Keeping
• Awareness of the HFEA code of practice
• Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration.

Desirable

• Mentorship or equivalent qualification

Skills

Essential

• Skills for managing patients admissions and discharges, assessing and advising patients and partners
• Venepuncture
• Adhere to policies and procedures policies
• Proficient IT Skills

Desirable

• Medical History Taking
• Knowledge of different types of fertility treatments

Personal Qualities and Attitude

Essential

• Dynamic and Well Motivated
• Ability to communicate sensitive and complex condition related information to patients and relatives, showing empathy and giving reassurance
• Committed to service development

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

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hewitt Centre

4 Knutsford Business Park

Mobberley Road, Knutsford

WA16 8ZR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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