Job description

Job responsibilities

Dimensions

• Be committed to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of issues.
• Nurture key relationships and monitor networks internally and externally.
• Present a professional, welcoming and helpful image to staff, other organisations and the public.
• Be aware of the complex, potentially contentious and highly sensitive environment in which the Executive Directors operate to ensure the effective and appropriate use of their time through prioritising appointments, dealing with correspondence and dealing with staff, both internal and external.
• Develop and maintain close collaboration and co-operation with the wider Executive Team, working at all times to achieve set standards.
• Ensure all communication is dealt with in a timely, efficient manner and that deadlines are met, taking action, where appropriate, in the absence of the Executive Directors.
• Produce correspondence, reports, and other documents to a high standard and with due respect for confidentiality and corporate style being highly proficient with the Microsoft suite of products.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical and Practical Judgement

• Provide and receive, sensitive and contentious information/complex facts which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options and make judgements based on the information/facts.
• Deal with sometimes complex enquiries from a wide range of organisations and individuals in a professional and sensitive manner, ensuring confidentiality at all times. On occasions this may involve handling a caller who is upset or aggressive.
• Undertake/support specific project and ad hoc work on behalf of the Executive Directors and/or the Executive Assistant as required.

Planning and Organisation

• Manage the Executive Directors diaries, coordinating and prioritising appointments, highlighting changing priorities, emphasising areas of concern/potential conflict and ensuring that there is effective communication to all relevant parties and to make all necessary arrangements, including travel.
• Maintain an awareness of ongoing issues in order to be able to tie up correspondence appropriately, chasing up actions and giving position statements prior to meetings taking place.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail on behalf of the Executive Directors. To distribute mail for action, prepare draft responses, follow up action and make a record of any actions taken.
• To review and where appropriate, action all incoming email on behalf of the Executive Directors in a timely manner.
• To service and minute the meetings of the Boards Committees ensuring that the minutes and papers are issued in a timely manner and in accordance with CityCares governance processes.
• Maintain efficient forward planning and follow up systems, ensuring that responses are received, and deadlines met.
• Drafting presentations.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence and annual leave.
• Ensure the Executive Directors are fully briefed on events and scenarios as they arise, determining the priority of the issues and obtaining and collating the information needed to enable them to make informed decisions.

Policy and Service Development

• Propose changes to own work to ensure it aligns to the work of Executive Directors for the enhancement of service delivery.

Financial and Physical Resources

Ensure that levels of stationery/office supplies are maintained in order that the office can run smoothly at all times.

Human Resources

• Ensure that HR and pay related processes and schedules are followed at all times. This includes the notification of staff changes, leavers and absence information for the Executive Directors teams.
• Work closely with the immediate team and others to contribute to the continuous development of working methods and standards.

Information Systems

• Ensure that all documentation (manual and digital) is efficiently and effectively dealt with including operating a forward planning system.
• Maintain and continually contribute to the development of office systems and procedures to ensure efficient and effective support.
• Take and transcribe formal meeting minutes and update the electronic meeting record system.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive filing systems, both paper and electronic, ensuring efficient and effective retrieval of documents, and systems that are catalogued and accessible.

Other Role Specific Duties

• To work flexibly, including occasional instances of work prior to the start of the day or after the end of the normal working day if required
• Able to work at other locations if required.
• Conduct any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and requested by an Executive Director.
• Demonstrate the values and behaviours of the organisation at all times.
• Act as an ambassador for Nottingham CityCare Partnership at all times.

Learning and Development

• Attend statutory and essential training updates as required.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the Executive Assistant/Corporate Office Manager as part of the personal development process.
• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements.
• Participate in CityCares appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience relevant to this post.

Desirable

• PA/EA Diploma.
• NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration or similar.

Experience

Essential

• Recent substantial experience of working as a PA at Director/Senior Manager level.
• Experience of coordinating multiple tasks with competing demands simultaneously.
• Experience of working to very tight deadlines.
• Experience of servicing and taking minutes at high level Committee meetings.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar role in healthcare.
• Project management.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex issues and work effectively with a wide range of staff at all levels of seniority.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide and receive sensitive or sometimes contentious information.
• Skills for communication on complex, matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Ability to understand complex information and present this clearly and concisely both in verbal and written format.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Work proactively with a high degree of autonomy and on own initiative.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft suite of products.
• Excellent minute taking 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Aspect House, Aspect Business Park

26 Bennerley Road

Bulwell

Nottinghamshire

NG6 8WR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (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 April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity in the workplace
• Demonstrate self motivation and the ability to progress
• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
• Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative

Desirable

• Provide evidence of supervision of students
• Provide evidence of understanding of clinical governance/risk assessment
• Experience of team building and leadership

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse, ODP with HCPC with current registration/or student pending registration
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant mandatory study days
• Evidence of specialised qualifications, competencies in relation to theatre practice

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in acute hospital environment
• Previous experience during training in Theatres

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of research based practice
• Demonstrate evidence of departmental management under supervision

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

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

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in SLT
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of attendance at relevant short courses

Desirable

• DISCO or ADOS/ADI-R trained
• Post basic dysphagia qualification
• Leadership qualification

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of person centred care
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (e.g. MHA, Clinical & Social Governance).
• Good working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and SLT role within it
• Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures, and input into complex intervention plans
• Ability to produce reports and guidelines
• Interest in undertaking CPD

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical and mental health conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health issues/learning disabilities/autism services
• Experience of providing supervision to others
• Direct experience of working with service users with complex needs alongside, or with supervision, from a more specialist SLT
• Awareness of current mental health agenda at both a national and local level
• Awareness of relevant legislation , national policy and best practice guidance

Desirable

• Bed based experience
• Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disorders
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience in 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.

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alderley Unit. Soss Moss Site. Nether Alderley. Cheshire SK10 4UJ

Alderley Edge

SK10 4UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-Graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, leading to eligibility for Chartered Status by the BPS
• Valid professional registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Working towards registration on Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists
• Enrolled on a course of study and supervision leading to eligibility for the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN)

Experience

Essential

• Post-doctoral experience in neuropsychological assessment
• Post-doctoral experience in neuropsychological intervention
• Experience of working within a neurological MDT
• Experience in the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of conducting complex assessments with interpreters
• Experience of working with other agencies on clinical care, including statutory and voluntary sector organisations

Desirable

• Experience in similar settings (e.g., ASU, inpatient)
• Experience of supervising and line managing others
• Experience of working with other agencies on service or organisational delivery across providers, including statutory and voluntary sector organisation

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with behaviours that challenge others

Desirable

• Experience of conducting mental capacity assessments
• Experience of conducting neuropsychological assessment with interpreters

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessary

Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routinesand personal care, or being that friendly facethat brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

All you need is the compassion and the right to work in the UKand we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development.

And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you and:

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Up to £14.20 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated. If you want Job Satisfaction, where every day is truly different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• No experience needed - We provide comprehensive training and, free of charge
• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A positive & professional team working ethos
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship
• Full UK driving licence
• Alternating weekends are required for this role

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, all while learning new valuable skills or continued development, wed love to have you join our team.

Message us today or click the link below to apply - your next meaningful chapter starts here.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No experience needed - We provide comprehensive training and, free of charge. Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature. A positive & professional team working ethos. A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship. Full UK driving licence. Alternating weekends are required for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Dorchester

DT1 1RX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional qualifications

Essential

• Eligibility to work at the level of a senior trainee, post-CCT fellow, or equivalent
• Current full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Training in General Gynaecological surgery, including Diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
• Previous scanning experience - preferable with gynaecology service
• Basic knowledge of gnyaecology cancer pathway, including an understanding of the NICE guidelines, diagnostic pathways, and multidisciplinary approaches to care.

Desirable

• Participation in clinical research or audit projects, ideally related to gynaecology, minimally invasive surgery, or endometriosis care
• Interest or experience in teaching or mentoring junior trainees or medical students.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Basic competency in diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, with a willingness to advance to operative procedures under supervision
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills, appropriate to level of training
• Awareness of patient-centered approaches in the management of complex conditions such as suspected gynaecological cancers, including the importance of addressing physical, psychological, and quality-of-life aspects.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Strong commitment to learning and professional development in gynaecology cancer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and colleagues
• Evidence of involvement in clinical governance activities, such as audits, quality improvement initiatives, or risk management

Desirable

• Motivation: Enthusiasm for developing skills in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
• Adaptability: Willingness to embrace new learning opportunities in a structured and supportive clinical environment.
• Collaboration: Ability to foster a positive and respectful team dynamic.
• Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for patients
• Patient-Centered Approach: Understanding the diverse needs of patients with conditions such as endometriosis, including the importance of holistic care and patient advocacy.
• Resilience: Capacity to manage the demands of a busy clinical and surgical service while maintaining professionalism

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 16 Hours per week - 2 days per week including alternate weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation.

We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care.

Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service.

As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all our residents individual needs are catered for.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 5%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a similar environment, kitchen and food preparation experience, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, a caring nature, flexibility, ability to work under pressure, warm and engaging persona, respect for others, resilience.

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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE8 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:-

Accountability for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate

Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staffexperience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.

Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.

Using effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity as well as maintain high standards of patient led care.

Ensuring that your Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence based practice

You will be required to work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Please also see attached Job description and person specifications.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and behavioural framework

Training &Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Diploma in health/nursing-related studies
• Enhanced CRB clearance.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Steps Competencies Level 1, or willing to work towards.

Desirable

• Degree in health related studies or equivalent academic standard
• Formal Teaching or Mentoring qualification.
• An accredited postgraduate Critical Care Nursing course at either Level 6 or 7.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Steps competencies, Levels 2 and 3.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Bolt-on competencies in either Burns, Neuro, or Maternity.

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate clear communication in high-pressure situations, such as medical emergencies.
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to senior staff and seek help when needed.

Desirable

• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Aware of human factors in clinical practice and how these can affect clinical outcomes.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify own learning needs and proactively work to address these in line with the local or national competency frameworks
• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate complex patient care
• Ability to analyse a large amount of complex clinical data and make sound clinical decisions when needed, and seek support from senior staff.
• Ability to apply a wide range of evidence-based critical or acute care skills in patient care.
• Ability to study at the degree and master's level to achieve necessary post-graduate qualifications
• Ability to work within a highly simulated environment while maintaining focus.

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to Critical Care Services with the NHS.
• Awareness of change management within the NHS and personal roles and responsibilities in support of such programmes.

Physical skills

Essential

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking complex clinical skills in confined spaces.
• Ability to work within a highly simulated environment while maintaining focus.
• Competent use of a wide range of complex medical equipment.
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres. Including complex techniques such as proning, management of patients with unstable spinal injuries and transfer of complex critically ill patients from the unit to receive care or treatment
• Ability to undertake such moving and handling procedures regularly throughout a shift.
• Demonstrate ability to use a wide range of IT software, including Office 365 and electronic patient record software

Experience

Essential

• 6 months of experience caring for acutely unwell, unstable adult patients in an acute hospital setting, undertaken within the last 12 months.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and EPMA systems
• Experience using a wide range of medical devices and technology.
• Experience working in a large team, ensuring high-quality nursing care.
• Experience in managing medical emergencies, ensuring effective teamwork.
• Experience learning and education through both high and low fidelity simulation programmes

Desirable

• 18 months post-registration critical care experience, caring for both Level 2 and 3 patients.
• Experience in delivering complex organ support, including artificial ventilation, Blood Pressure augmentation, Renal replacement therapy, etc.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring learners within the clinical area.
• Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse or project work

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Demonstrate ability to support the wider MDT with the coordination of patient care within the team.
• Demonstrate ability to manage own time to ensure achievement of role-specific training and competency achievement.

Desirable

• Formal Project or Quality Improvement training or experience.

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

Essential

• Positive approach to working within other units across critical care at short notice.
• Ability to travel between campuses at short notice 7 days a week.
• Ability to work a wide range of shifts, including long days, Night duty, weekend and bank holidays.
• Ability to work a minimum of 23hrs/ week
• Ability to care for a patient in an emotionally stressful, traumatic situation, including withdrawal of life-sustaining care, and seeking support when needed.

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

Cross site

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in, and provide committed acute medical inpatient and outpatient care, with post-take rounds occurring on the morning post-take.

Facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient Respiratory services.

Be expected to cover for absent consultant colleagues within the Department to allow for annual and study leave.

Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements.

Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Respiratory medicine, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions.

Be educationally responsible for training and appraisal of junior staff.

Demonstrate a continuing commitment to research, audit and evaluation in respiratory medicine.

Develop communication and other non-clinical aspects of respiratory services.

Actively participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the WMUH.

See internal referrals from colleagues within WMUH.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and MRCP
• On specialist register or within 6 months of completion for CCT in Respiratory Medicine
• The candidate should be accredited in General Medicine
• MBBS or equivalent registerable medical qualification
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.

Desirable

• Sub-speciality interest

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of broad based training experience in General Medicine
• Experience in audit and research

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• High level of Respiratory Skills
• Competent Leadership, Organisational, Communication, professional and personal skills to undertake the role of Consultant.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduate trainees
• Willingness and ability to participate in the on-call rota
• IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the government's agenda for its modernisation
• IT skills and computer literacy
• Awareness of local needs and issues
• Publications in Respiratory Medicine

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• To have a degree in registered nursing
• Registered with NMC
• Evidence of other relevant and recent CPD/ training.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant special interest group.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 year's post registration experience in the following areas: Significant and recent post registration experience in the following areas: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, A/E, Critical Care, Respiratory

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional nursing issues and the 6 C's

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as competent autonomous practitioner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• To have a full UK driving licence
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially 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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trust is actively working to achieve a diverse, gender balanced and representative workforce where diversity is actively valued and celebrated, including at Trust Board level. With this in mind, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to ensure that our Board reflects the diversity of our communities and encourages diversity of thought.

Please submit your Expression of Interest (on no more than two sides of A4) with an accompanying C.V. to Amandeep Hayer, via email [email protected].

To arrange an informal discussion with Professor Andy Hardy, Chief Executive Officer please email [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 18th October (midnight)

Final Assessment / Interviews: Monday 30th November 2026

For detailed description of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached candidate pack.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o Current GMC/ GDC registration and inclusion of the GMC Specialist register o Sustained record of continued professional development o MBA or other postgraduate management qualification in a relevant field or substantial experience

Experience

Essential

• o Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and it's infrastructure o Outstanding record of sound medical leadership in a complex organisation o Successful track record as a credible Director/Deputy Director with Board Level exposure o Excellent understanding of negotiation theory and practice and ability to achieve exceptional results o Proven experience of change management

Desirable

• o Successful track record at Director level including exposure at Board Level within an Acute Hospital setting.

Skills

Essential

• o Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills o High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude o Excellent communication skills working with internal and external stakeholders o Well-practised ability to question, challenge and influence assumptions across professional and organisational boundaries o Leader with personal and professional credibility and strong sense of integrity o Ability to influence and operate effectively in a challenging environment o Confident and able to inspire confidence in others o Ability to cope with distressing and emotional circumstances in a sympathetic and understanding manner

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work 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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW NHS Trust

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of Nurses, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and more.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Wed love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Amber Ward, Langley Green Hospital

Crawley

RH11 7EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached 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

Qualifications and ability to answer questions at interview

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Registered Nurse for learning disability or RMN (or equivalent)
• Evidence of post registration training in Diabetes
• Good understanding of the national diabetes agenda, prevention and treatment
• Evidence of working clinically at a senior level

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake relevant training

practical demands of the role

Essential

• Be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
• Ability to work independently as team player

Desirable

• Has experience working within a range of care settings

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

Walton Hospital

Chesterfield

S403HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Clinical Scientist youll perform the full range of routine embryological duties including ICSI and embryo biopsy. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team in coordinating treatment cycles and providing our patients with the best possible treatment experience and as a team giving each patient the very best chance of success. You will form part of the scientific leadership team and contribute to the safe and effective running of the laboratory service. As part of the Care Fertility family, your role will embody the organisations core values of Compassion, Collaboration and Expertise.

See JD attached for full duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within a clinical embryology laboratory.
• Competence in core embryology procedures including ICSI.
• Experience working within quality management and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to fertility services.

Desirable

• Experience of embryo biopsy.
• Experience supporting service development initiatives.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or training colleagues.
• Involvement in research, innovation or quality improvement projects.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong understanding of laboratory governance and quality systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and scientific practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.

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

CARE Fertility

Address

Care Fertility

67 The Avenue

Northampton

NN1 5BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Follow Trust and departmental processes and procedures to ensure a high quality, resource efficient and cost effective service is provided.
• Ensure patient folders are created and prepped and made available for all outpatient activity including Cardiac Diagnostics and TB contact clinics. All folders must be available within the agreed time limits and are presented in a tidy and cohesive order in line with NHSLA.
• To ensure all required data is accurately and appropriately recorded in the PAS system within agreed timeframes. Of particular importance is data relating to patient demographics, appointments, 18 week referral to treatment pathway.
• Update of all outpatient appointment outcomes at the end of each clinic session i.e. cache up, ensuring all relevant actions have been completed for each patient.
• To ensure that patients/callers needs are met with regard to booking systems, and/or general enquiries.
• To sensitively explain to patients where their appointments have been cancelled or postponed and ensure a new appointment is negotiated, as required.
• To deal sympathetically with distressed patients and families.
• To deal with patient complaints concerning Outpatient appointment details/ cancellations referring angry/distressed patients on to a senior member of the Outpatients Team when necessary.
• To notify the Team Leader Central Booking if there are any issues with clinic capacity for future appointments.
• To work and rotate on various clinics in Outpatients, Cardiac Diagnostics and Contact Clinic to ensure adequate skill mix and cover within the team.
• To prioritise, book and change appointments on both PAS and the Choose and Book System on a daily basis according to clinical urgency, clinic capacity and waiting time targets.
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with the Trusts Access Policy.
• Maintain statistics of each clinic session and provide to the Team Leader Central Booking Team.
• Open post and re-direct as appropriate to other departments.
• Liaise with GP practices or other NHS organisations to retrieve missing referrals or gain additional information around patient referrals when necessary.
• To provide a high standard of customer care to patients and their careers through clear communications.
• Ensure that patient reminder letters are generated from the PAS on a daily basis and posted to patients in a timely manner.
• Assist clinical staff in retrieval of scanned images from the EDMS.
• Ensure the Outpatient reception desk is appropriately staffed during busy times to support patient flow.
• To ensure that any change of patient details are made on PAS promptly at the point of referral or appointment confirmation.
• Demonstrate and explain outpatient administrative processes, practices and procedures to new and less experienced staff.
• To answer the telephone and deal with queries and requests in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner, referring on, as necessary to the appropriate member of the Team.
• To provide cover to the Access Team, Medical Secretariat and Health Records Team for roles equivalent to own post or grade if required.
• To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the
• Line Manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
• Ensure all patient folders from each outpatient clinic are collated and prepped prior to sending to Health Records to be scanned in to the EDMS.
• Liaise with Outpatient, Cardiac Diagnostic and Contact Clinic staff to ensure all aspects of service delivery are aligned with service requirements.
• Scan documentation using the departmental scanning devices and index records accordingly to ensure documentation is classified and indexed to the correct patient record.
• Undertake regular maintenance and cleansing of scanning devices to ensure devices are appropriately maintained and remain operational.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of work undertaken on a daily basis to ensure departmental KPIs and service level agreements can be monitored.
• Participate and contribute to departmental meetings including objective setting and feedback discussions.
• Ensure any requests for disclosure of information are directed to the Health Records Coordinator and Information Governance Officer.
• Participate in departmental audits as and when required.
• Maintain records (paper and electronic) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Report any incidents direct to the departmental manager immediately and ensure the Trust incident reporting process is followed.
• Ensure that lifting and handling guidelines are adhered to.
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements within the Trust.
• Collect and deliver patient folders to and from Health Records Department following completion of Outpatient Clinic sessions.
• Follow and comply with departmental procedure documentation. When new procedures are implemented or existing documentation updated, staff must familiarize themselves with the changes.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that an efficient service is provided at all times.
• Liaise effectively with all disciplines of staff to ensure efficient lines of communication are maintained at all times.
• Check stationary requirements and inform Team Leader Central Booking Team if extra stock is required to maintain service delivery.
• To undertake any other duties required by manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the role.
• Be flexible to the needs of the service to support effective delivery of service.
• Be adaptable to and support future changes of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English OR equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Conversant with administrative practice
• Previous office experience
• Working in a team
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working under pressure or in a fast pace environment

Desirable

• Microsoft Excel
• PAS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Reliable and works to high standards
• Adaptable to change
• Sensitive and caring
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Previous experience of a healthcare setting
• Problem Solving
• Able to work on own initiative.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Flexible
• Positive approach to work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Act as ward coordinator on a shift by shift basis Provide support to the Ward Manager in the management and development of staffand their clinical skills Provide leadership to team members and act as a role model To supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the wardarea Alongside other staff provide efficient communication which will ensuredissemination of information to all staff Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Demonstrate robust and effective management and organisational skillsCLINICAL Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs andvarying levels of complexity Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patientrecords Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needsare met, especially ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives Hold relevant skills for this level Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, andsupport staff members Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line withNMC and Trust Policies and Caldicott principles Demonstrate competency in using specialist equipment and display a soundknowledge of the care Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and familiesin line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Instruct nursing staff in the correct use of equipment, cleaning after use, removingfrom use, and labelling of any faulty or broken items before returning to MedicalEquipment Library/Medical Engineering, ensuring the Nurse in Charge is informed Coordinate cardiac arrest events on the wardMANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Deputise for the Ward Manager in the management and organisation of the ward Accept delegated line management responsibilities for other team membersincluding performance, development and appraisals Support the Ward Manager to maximise the best use of clinical resources,implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff Support the Ward Manager with the monitoring of performance of staff ensuringthat learning needs are identified through personal development and PACT Promote the development of services within the ward area and assist the WardManager to implement changes/improvements Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, fulfil theresponsibility of the authorised signatory Supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinicalarea Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Ensure staffing levels and skill mix are adequate to meet the acuity of patient needsand match the agreed staffing levels Lead role as link nurse Ability to create rosters and understand the nursing establishment required Have an awareness of budget setting and control Participate in organisational cost improvement programmes Encourage and disseminate to staff Trust quality objectives and HNS objectives Manage staff attendance Ensure staff appraisals and mandatory training meet the Trust objectivesORGANISATIONAL Provide leadership Have a good awareness of Trust strategic objectives Undertake investigations in relation to incidents, accidents and complaints Assist the Ward Manager in ward audits and the development and implementationof any ward action plans Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers, participate in the development of local policies and procedures Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvements when required Assist in patient and public involvement activities in the ward area which lead toservice improvement Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights, and take action when your own orothers actions undermine these rightsPROFESSIONAL Keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the specialty and currentissues within nursing and healthcare Promote and maintain safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line withthe Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Maintain a personal development plan and assist in the formulation and updating ofpersonal development plans with junior colleagues (OurPACT) Maintain active status on NMC register and ensure revalidation happens in a timelymanner Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and ensure self and others participate in thedevelopment of same Undertake Clinical Supervision if required and support its use with other staff Maintain up to date skills and knowledge Maintain good awareness of current professional and healthcare issues Maintain a professional portfolio Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvement work, through auditand research Promote equality and diversity and rights, taking action when individual or otherpeoples actions undermine these rights.QUALITY Contribute to the development and maintenance of Clinical Quality and ensure thatnursing care and clinical practice are research and evidence based and activelyreflects the Trusts standards Assist the Division in achieving the Trust Quality Indicators including minimisingpatient harms. This includes the prevalence of unavoidable pressure ulcers, medicineerrors and incidences of infections. Maintain an active involvement in patient and family centred strategies Investigate all incidents, accidents and complaints, reporting them appropriatelyusing relevant systems Monitor and report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fallsbelow an acceptable level Deploy staff with appropriate skills to ensure safe patient care Deploy staff to other areas when required to support patient safety Evaluate care delivered.4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING To provide clinical care taking the opportunity to lead and teach by example in the clinicalsetting. To act as a clinical expert leading best practice and professionalism. To identify and manage a comprehensive teaching programme which is flexible and adaptable tothe needs of all grades of staff and student nurses. In collaboration with the management team identify the individual learning needs of all staffthrough personal development plans / appraisal systems. Participate in and facilitate innovations in collaboration with the MDT and productrepresentatives. Regularly undertake formal teaching sessions on post-registration pathways related to the clinicalspeciality internally and externally. Liaise with other disciplines to facilitate and promote local study days. To establish and maintain an active learning environment in all aspects of critical care. To coordinate, maintain and participate in formal critical care education programme in conjunction withthe Critical Care Directorate education team, ensuring all staff members fully participate indelivery of educational lectures. Encourage reflective practice including ongoing development. To maintain and improve own knowledge base by attending appropriate courses and undertakingresearch-based projects.CONFIDENTIALITYAll employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance,Confidentiality and Information Security

RISK MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts RiskManagement, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at WorkAct. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazardidentified.SAFEGUARDINGAll staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople and vulnerable adults.Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility toensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course oftheir work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote thewelfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significantadults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding andpromotion of the welfare of these individuals.HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThe Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented withopportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trainedclinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes.This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Holds (or working towards) post registration Diploma or Degree
• Holds Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of continued further study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience some of which must be cardiothoracic nursing
• Experience of managing patients with highly dependent needs
• Experience of involvement in successful change management
• Experience of data collection for audit/quality monitoring
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues

Desirable

• Understanding of HR Policies and Procedures
• Basic knowledge of financial management within the clinical setting
• Knowledge of COSHH procedures and risk management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Ability to present written information in a logical manner
• Good IT skills
• Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
• Ability to place the patient at the centre of care delivery and plan effectively for patients with complex care needs
• Good problem solving ability
• Excellent organisational skills
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Demonstrates as desire to explore new ways of delivering service
• Previous experience of team leading/staff management

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Inclusive
• Make a difference
• Person centered
• Accountable
• Continuous improvement
• Teamwork

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 Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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