Job description

Job responsibilities

• To act as a senior point of contact to ensure all enquiries are effectively managed and successfully resolved within a prompt timescale, ensuring all relevant personnel are informed as necessary and an appropriate record is maintained.
• To ensure, wherever possible, that all clinical documentation is up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever clinical decisions are being made, reporting exceptional circumstances where necessary. This will require: effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an efficient administrative system; prompt transcription, manipulation and distribution of appropriate correspondence.
• To ensure the effective organisation of all patients under the care of the consultant and his/her team in accordance with Local and National policy and targets. This will require effective collaboration with: the Booking Centre and Patient Access team to ensure the waiting list is up-to-date and accurate at all times; Outpatient Access team and General Managers to monitor the utilisation and effectiveness of outpatient clinics, ensuring that established Patient Access Policy and procedures are adhered to; Theatre, Diagnostic and Ward teams to ensure that the elective care pathway for all patients is seamless and sensitive to their needs.

For further details please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ3 in Administration or equivalent experience oKey Skills level 2 in Literacy or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• oExperience working in a busy office environment. oExperience in a customer facing role. oDecision making and resolving complex work-related issues.

Desirable

• oExperience working at secretarial level or trainee secretarial level.

Knowledge

Essential

• oThorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel. oExcellent understanding of general office working procedures. oAwareness of current issues within the NHS.

Desirable

• oAwareness of NHS England's priorities.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent organisational skills. oGood presentation skills. oAble to supervise support staff on a daily basis. oSound decision making skills. oExcellent level of verbal and written communication. oAble to demonstrate good persuasion and influencing skills. oAble to use judgement and initiative to provide information and support. oAble to apply tact and sensitivity to establish trust and confidence. oEmpathetic approach to managing and resolving enquiries. oAble to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively. oAble to analyse problems and initiate oappropriate solutions effectively. oAble to compose and transcribe minutes, correspondence and reports

Desirable

• oExperience of managing a team or group

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support with effective functioning of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) meetings and ensuring the appropriate Trust templates for agenda, minutes and action plans are used.

• Providing administrative support for meetings as and when appropriate.
• Facilitating meetings including preparing documentation, collecting data, coordinating and attending meetings.
• Adhering to Trust wide standard operating procedures and policies developed for processes as well as devising, documenting and managing new policies and processes.
• Managing and prioritising work in line with agreed schedules and in accordance with the Sub-Groups professional standards.
• Keeping a well-managed and organised system in place for all administrative tasks. This can include meeting minutes, meeting agendas, action logs, action trackers and reports.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent level of experience working within a quality role or similar department oHospital IT Systems - EPR- Insite

Desirable

• oQuality related training such as: - Risk management training - Datix Training - Clinical Audit training Lean Training (or passport sessions.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy administrative environment oNHS experience oAdvanced decision making and resolving complex work related issues oMeeting management and minute taking oReport creating

Desirable

• oPresenting reports to teams/ committees oReviewed and revised a process to drive improvement

Knowledge

Essential

• oExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams oExcellent understanding of general office working procedures oAwareness of current quality matrix within the Trust and NHS

Desirable

• oKnowledge and understanding of current Trust and NHS Governance framework

Skills

Essential

• oSound decision making skills oAble to present information and data to senior peer groups oExcellent level of verbal and written communication oAble to use judgement and initiative to provide information and support oAble to analyse problems and initiate appropriate solutions effectively oPositive and flexible approach to work. oAble to produce complex reports, formulate policies and transcribe and compose minutes oAble to recognise and resolve complex issues, referring where appropriate oAble to demonstrate an innovative and forward thinking approach oUnderstands limits of own responsibilities

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants 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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver the peer-to-peer training online across the country and locally through online and face to face sessions.

To build relationships and engage with local networks, including healthcare and community providers, Active Partnerships and Public Health teams to explore opportunities for collaboration, promote the role of physical activity and promote training for relevant workforces.

To promote local physical activity signposting through referrals into national and local physical activity pathways and capture insight and learning to shape delivery of the pathway.

Support the national online PACC Forum community of practice to encourage sharing of ideas, learning and knowledge using Moving Medicine community of practice infrastructure.

To encourage healthcare professionals in the PACC Forum and your locality to continue to develop their knowledge and skills and, where appropriate, encourage others to deliver education using PACC and other MHPP resources.

As a clinical champion a National PACC will:

Link with training leads in NHS trusts to identify training opportunities with their respective health professional cohorts and deliver a standard training package (which you will be trained to deliver) to groups of NHS HCPs in hospitals or in the community / primary care setting.

Engage with and promote collaborative partnerships and projects designed to support implementation of evidenced based interventions to reduce inactivity and promote physical activity across the life course at national, regional, and local levels.

Strengthen national capacity and leadership for physical activity by supporting the development of PACC training materials and other capacity building resources such podcasts and e-learning modules across the health system.

Engage with PACC infrastructure (governance groups, stakeholder engagement, academic partnerships, networks, strategy, planning and guidance) and use this insight to enable clinicians and clinical networks to deliver coherent evidence-based information relating to physical activity to patients, and practical interventions in their everyday practice.

Help to develop and support the PACC programme national marketing strategy and relevant collateral. Where applicable advocating at local and national events as required and able.

Support the evaluation of the programme by collecting data and ensuring timely completion of forms for each training session.

Travel as required and reasonable.

Person Specification

Essential Competencies

Essential

• Ability to inspire, enthuse and network with a range of external stakeholders including health care professionals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own work effectively.
• Team working
• Technological/digital proficiency with the ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Teams.

Desirable

• Understanding of Motivational Interviewing techniques

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading effectively in an environment of complex regulations and procedures.
• Experience of working in of clinical setting and demonstrates good clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience of disseminating complex knowledge e.g. research evidence or healthcare policy to clinical staff across a range of disciplines and levels.
• Experience of formal classroom /or clinical based teaching
• Ability to facilitate connections and build credible networks.
• Well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to current prevention healthcare policy, and the role of Physical Activity and its impact.
• Experience of promoting physical activity as a tool for primary and secondary prevention, and management of long-term conditions.

Desirable

• Experience of developing or supporting online or face to face communities of practice.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of public health including health needs assessment and evidence base strategies to address health inequalities
• Knowledge of the national Physical Activity support landscape and ability to facilitate connections and build credible networks.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline.
• Member of relevant professional body e.g. NMC or HCPC
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Practice Teacher Qualification

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Hallam University

Address

City Campus

Howard Street

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 1WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.shu.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team member.
• Provide an administrative service across all services in the building including word-processing, drafting, producing and proof reading for example meeting notes, reports, letters and business documents from either audio, digital dictation or copy sources.
• Undertake general office duties as required including filing, photocopying, collating, and distributing information, receipt, and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Operate and maintain a robust, accurate and secure filing system that is easily accessible by all staff.
• Maintain spread sheets and databases including the production of regular information reports.
• Be responsible for organising and servicing meetings / events as required, including room bookings, taking accurate notes, transcription, and circulation as appropriate.
• Procurement - order stationery, clinical supplies, and equipment stock
• Use own initiative to meet tight deadlines.
• Provide flexible administrative and clerical cover as required. This might occasionally involve working at another base in the local area during cross cover arrangements.
• Support in attending MDTs and update trackers.
• Be responsible for booking all appointments for clinicans.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGood general education (e.g., GCSE Maths and English A-C) oBusiness Administration Level 2 or willing to work towards oCustomer Service Level 2 or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy administration environment oExperience in a customer facing role. oMinute taking oAbility to take and transcribe notes of meetings in a timely manner.

Desirable

• oNHS Experience oKnowledge and understanding of reception and office procedures.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access

Desirable

• oExperience of using Trust IT SystemsAdvanced Keyboard Skills/IT Skills

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to communicate clearly, both written and verbally oUnderstanding of working in a supervisory role. oAccuracy - pays attention to detail. oAbility to prioritise and organise own and others workload. oGood organisational skills and ability to multitask. oAbility to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues. oAbility to maintain relevant recording and information systems. oGood time management skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Willenhall Primary Care Centre

1 Remembrance Road

Coventry

CV3 3DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and administration of invasive tests/procedures.
• Provide clear and concise written, verbal and computer entered relevant information regarding the wellbeing of patients. Maintaining good computer literacy and typing skills and ensuring that others also utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach with internal and external MDTs and between all stakeholders.
• Regularly support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• To ensure the effective and efficient organisation of rotas to ensure patient safety using the E-roster system. Ensuring the appropriate skill mix resulting in possible deployment and use of all grades of staff within the postholders span of control. Be accountable for the level of temporary staffing usage and the associate expenditure.
• The post holder will be responsible for protecting all confidential information concerning patients and staff obtained during professional practice in accordance to Trust and statutory practices.
• To practice in accordance with current Trust policies and procedures.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent Professional Registration, RNC or equivalent oFirst level degree qualification oEvidence of continuous professional development oMentoring and Assessing qualification or equivalent oEPLS Provider - or working towards oIV competent - including care of Central Lines and devices. oSafeguarding Level 3 trained

Desirable

• oMaster's degree or working towards oLeadership qualification, completion of leadership programme or willingness to undertake oPaediatric Oncology Course / Supportive Care / Chemotherapy or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• See supporting documentsoHigh level of clinical competency and experience with working with babies, children, and young people in an ambulatory care setting oHighly developed communication skills oExperience with managing complaints and difficult situations. oExperience in working autonomously and managing own workload oExperience in research and audits oExperience in liaising with consultant and other MDT professionals, in the acute and outpatient setting oExperience in developing policies/guidelines oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues

Desirable

• oPrevious Management experience oExperience in managing beds and patient flow oFinance and budget management

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of professional policies and procedures, and the care of babies, children and young people. oA good understanding of NHS current priorities and performance targets oExcellent understanding of the importance of clinical governance oExcellent knowledge of the importance of Infection prevention and control practices. oOf the importance of clinical supervision and staff wellbeing oUnderstanding of and commitment to evidence-based practice related to ambulatory care

Desirable

• oExperience in Policy/Service Development oEvidence of implementing change in the workplace

Skills

Essential

• oIT Skills - including Microsoft programmes oPatient focused oStrong leadership skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oUnderstanding holistic care and family centred care oCollaborating with other hospitals wider multidisciplinary team oExcellent listening and communication skills oAble to priories and meet deadlines effectively oAbility to lead and manage a Team oExcellent competency based clinical skill

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants 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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.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

This is a newly established full-time substantive Consultant Post: a key clinical lead within the new CAMHS Acute Care Team which has incorporated former RISE Liaison and nurse-led Enhanced Home Support Service teams with expansion to include Crisis/Home Treatment Function and Day Services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application.
• Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for the speciality, or eligible for entry within six months of the interview date (including those applying via the portfolio pathway route)

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Assessing and treating children and young people

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 Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Temple House - Various to be discussed

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
• A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development.
• Assist in the audit of service delivery, communicate findings with others, and assist in ensuring that identified scope for improvement is implemented.
• Designated shift Co-ordinator. Ensure appropriate support to junior team members. Management of workload on each shift, ensuring appropriate allocation of duties. Oversight for ensuring management, supervision, and support to staff to ensure coordination of clinical activities.
• Responsible for clinical assessment of patients and provision of nursing interventions to maintain and improve the health and welfare of patients in all areas of the Paediatric Unit
• Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, resource, and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate. This includes assisting with the operational Co-ordination of the Paediatric Unit including out of hours bed capacity management, safer staffing, and Paediatric Bleep holder responsibilities.
• Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and frequent administration of invasive tests/procedures.
• Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, assessment and appraisal as required.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Acts as an advocate and spokesperson for the patient and families to ensure safe and effective liaison with internal and external parties, referring to service lead as required.
• Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.
• The successful applicant will have a requirement to become CPI trained to support children and young people in crisis.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFirst level degree oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to undertake oCurrent NMC Professional registration RSCN/RN Child oStudy at level 6 (degree/ diploma) oHDU Qualification oCompletion on European Advanced Life Support (EPALS) training

Desirable

• oCPI trained or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• oProfessional post registration clinical experience in a high dependency setting. oAbility to successfully manage people and change oAppropriate experience in management of reported incidents including investigation using Datix or similar system oExperience of conflict management and complaints

Desirable

• oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource Management oExperience in maintaining safe staffing and management of sickness/absence.

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in Policy/Service Development

Skills

Essential

• oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants 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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be able to conduct and interpret formal and informal communication assessments on a range of patients with varying presentations in stroke and acute.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice & service development within area.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and daily board rounds to coordinate patient care.
• Support and delegation of tasks to band 4 SLT assistants.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the SLT service through collaborative working and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.
• To be involved in the education and supervision of volunteers, students, and junior staff within the service.
• To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. oHCPC registration oMember of the RCSLT

Desirable

• oCompletion of dysphagia competency programme

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with adults with a communication difficulty, either independently or under supervision. oExperience of working as part of a team. oExperience of working in the NHS

Desirable

• oExperience of delivering training. oExperience of working with patients in a hospital setting oExperience of working independently with patients with communication difficulties

Knowledge

Essential

• oUp to date SLT knowledge acquired through degree qualification. oKnowledge of types of communication difficulties affecting adults in an acute setting. oKnowledge of informal and formal assessment tools and a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group. oGood working knowledge of national policies and procedures oAware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of instrumental assessment of swallowing and referral criteria oKnowledge of National Stroke Guidelines and SSNAP (Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme). oStroke classifications.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oExcellent presentation skills oAble to adapt communication style to varied listeners oDemonstrates ability to be a good team member and function effectively in the multidisciplinary team oSupportive to other staff oAbility to work under pressure oKeyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice oFlexible approach and willingness to adapt to change

Desirable

• oAbility to work through interpreters to gain and impart information

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants 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

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be a Registered General Nurse
• Degree in Nursing Studies
• Professional postgraduate qualification in nursing
• Relevant post registered qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• A33 Nurse Practitioner

Knowledge

Essential

• Supervision model
• Knowledge of community nursing
• Knowledge of long term conditions agenda
• Knowledge of end of life care agenda
• Evidence based practice
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Awareness of local initiatives
• Knowledge of working with different agencies including social care, voluntary and the third sector

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable and recent experience in community nursing
• Demonstrate competency in a wide range of nursing skills
• Mentorship
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of managing a team
• IT skills
• Presentation skills and experience
• Experience of budget management

Desirable

• Active involvement in project work
• Basic health and safety awareness

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Bransholme Health Centre

Hull

HU74DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies
• First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Bransholme Health Centre

49 Goodhart Rd

Hull

HU7 4DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Health House

Grange Park Lane

Willerby

HU10 6DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Recruitment

Open Day

Wednesday 7th of October | 10 am 4 pm

Join us at Abbey Court Care Home to find out about our exciting career

opportunities. Our friendly team will be on hand to discuss the benefits

we have to offer and show you around our home.

We are recruiting for :

Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Unit Manager - Clinical

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

To express your interest in attending the open day

Click the link to apply!

01543 277358 averyhealthcare.co.uk/careers

Abbey Court Care Home, Heath Way, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS11 7AD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualifications applicable to the specific roles being recruited, such as care assistant or managerial certifications.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Heath Hayes

WS11 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

Working Pattern: Full Time - 10 PAs

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Dan Smith, Senior Operations Manager - [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 32 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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 Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To lead and manage the O.T. teams in Elderly rehabilitation

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements

To regularly supervise O.T. students on practice placements

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of O.T. services within Care of the Elderly team.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust O.T. Service

To work as part of the wider MDT to achieve client centred goals and facilitate timely discharges.

To develop and evaluate OT services within Elderly care and lead on specific projects.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent re-admissions.

1.2 To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of the particular clinical area.

1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

1.4 To design / plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate.

1.5 To assess and treat the patients personal and domestic daily living functional activity level to maximise independence.

1.6 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicate need for further assessment / treatment.

1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor ongoing risk.

1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.

1.9 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.

1.10 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment.

1.11 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

1.12 To undertake discharge planning and co-ordination of complex patients.

1.13 To take a lead in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.

1.14 To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations.

1.15 To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other agencies.

1.16 To participate in the weekend and bank holiday Occupational Therapy service.

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary

team members and other agencies.

2.2 To participate ( and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences,

with regard to patient care programmes.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids and equipment in the home and

outside community.

2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead OT.

2.5 To promote the OT role within the Trust and to other agencies.

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and

Trust standards.

3.2 To provide reports on home visits.

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies

and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity,

privacy culture and wishes.

4.2 To provide guidance to junior / support staff on ethical issues.

5.1 To lead and manage the OT team in the specialist area.

5.2 To undertake the supervision and appraisal (IPR / KSF) of junior / support staff as delegated by the Lead OT.

5.3 To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

5.4 To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

5.5 To deputise for the Lead OT in an absence.

6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing (taking a lead as needed) of the induction, training

and education of students and other staff in this setting.

6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students on practice placement

on a regular basis.

6.3 To give presentations / training on specialist topics.

6.4 To organise and implement training programmes in specialist area.

6.5 To participate in the organisation and implementation of the basic grade development programme.

Person Specification

Circumstances

Essential

• oAble to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
• oCar driver
• oAble to work hours prescribed including shift patterns if required (Shifts covering between 8am-8pm)

Experience

Essential

• oAt least three years post registration experience.
• oBroad based Occupational Therapy experience
• oSpecialist experience in the field of Elderly care and Rehab.
• oSpecialist experience in cognitive assessments.
• oKnowledge of wheelchair assessment and provision.
• oExperience of working with patients with an oncology or palliative diagnosis.
• oDemonstrable ability to analyse and evaluate Occupational Therapy treatment
• Clinical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
• oAudit experience.
• oGood knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• oExperience of supervising staff and students and the teaching role.

Desirable

• oEvidence of post graduate study.
• oMember of a special interest group.
• oUse of evidence based practice.
• oClinical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
• oLeadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oGood verbal communication skills in the English language.
• oAbility to keep clear precise records which meet legal requirements in the English language.
• oClear concise report writing.
• oComputer literacy.
• oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
• oAble to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HPC registration

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oFlexible and innovative
• oAble to lead a team.
• oAble to be assertive and act on own initiative.
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oIntegrates well within teams.
• oCalm and reliable.
• oWell organised.
• oGood interpersonal skills with ability to establish good rapport with 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To act as first point of contact on behalf of the consultant and the Trust and deal effectively and courteously with all enquiries from GPs, parents/carers, other departments within the Trust and external bodies.

To produce correspondence and reports by the use of audio transcription technology.

To type urgent clinical letters, including those of a sometimes distressing or emotional nature from audiotape or direct dictation as agreed.

To organise and support meetings on behalf of the Consultant and the Consultants team, taking and distributing minutes as required.

To deal with all telephone calls relating to the service, ensuring patient focus is maintained and enquiries are handled in a courteous, tactful and prompt manner and respecting patient confidentiality at all times.

To prioritise and process incoming correspondence and ensure that it is dealt with promptly by the appropriate member of staff.

To ensure that external investigation reports are brought to the attention of the appropriate medical team and signed off by the appropriate member of staff. Arrange for the request and/or safe onward transmissions of patient investigation reports and film to other sites where necessary.

To maintain filing systems that facilitates the effective running of the department.

To open, date stamp and distribute post according to local standing operating procedure.

Maintain up to date filing of external reports and correspondence in patient medical records.

To use the appropriate IT system for checking patient information and appointments.

To manage patient records appropriately, ensuring an up-to-date record is maintained of all case notes returned from the wards and clinics, that patient medical records are available for clinic and appointments are dispatched to other departments as necessary.

To maintain and update the diaries of the members of the clinical team as required, and to co-ordinate meetings, teaching sessions/venues as required.

To cover for medical secretary colleagues during periods of absence and annual leave.

To ensure the department has adequate stocks of stationery and order supplies as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate and process work of a medico-legal nature and other medical reports as required.

To draft responses to routine enquiries as appropriate.

To take an active role in initiatives to improve the administrative service provided to managers and clinicians, and the service received by children & young people and their families.

To send any referrals received to the central booking office for registration and booking and to action tertiary referrals as necessary. Complete Minimum data set (MDS) template when making onward referrals.

To organise own work schedule, adapt the schedule as required to meet commitments to others within the agreed timescales and, where this is not achievable, give notification promptly with reasons to line manager.

To ensure any changes/cancelation to clinics are carried out using Book Wise and all relevant parties are advised of any changes.

To advise parents of special instructions regarding medical tests, as directed by the medical team.

To liaise with the central booking office as required if an appointment requires rescheduled.

Completion of forms and documentation as requested such as adoption, child protection, police statements, disability and doctor references as requested to do so by the consultant.

Managing the generic email account.

To have an awareness of the referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway journey in order to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

To have awareness of the outreach clinics and wait lists to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

Undertaking non clinical typing as requested by the consultant or their teams as necessary such as complaint letters.

Working as part of a team; assisting with the training of new and temporary staff providing support and advice as appropriate.

To locate, retrieve and book patients case notes in and out of department as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

To comply with all Trust and departmental procedures.

To participate in appraisal and performance reviews.

To undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent
• RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
• AMSPAR qualification

Desirable

• NVQ4 in admin
• EDCL or similar It qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant secretarial and/or administrative experience.
• Computer skills Excel , Word & Power Point
• Experience of managing competing and varied demands
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Use of Digital Dictation System

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich, London

SE18 3QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Make recommendations, provide advice, prepare and present strategic reports/briefings for the Board and its committees, divisional management teams and clinical leads as required.

Collate and present qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to make robust recommendations arising from litigation and inquests.

Analyse, interpret and present claims and inquest data highlighting issues and risks to support decision making and service development, particularly in relation to quality improvement.

Identify and bring to the attention of clinical leads any immediate concerns about activity of individual staff, including where action may be needed to retrain or otherwise ensure the continuing safety of patients and others.

Represent the Trust within the NHS and community, and with other related individuals and organisations, including in criminal, civil and coroners courts.

Arrange and attend meetings and Court hearings involving lawyers, NHS Resolution and Trust staff to provide information on the matters under investigation and to support staff.

Manage a portfolio of high risk claims providing specialist advice and support to clinicians on liability and quantum to further the aim of defending such claims against the Trust. Advocating the position of the Trust as the Defendant where there may be opposing views with external stakeholders.

Provide settlement authority on behalf of the Trust on clinical negligence claims, worth over £5million.

Arrange and provide training as needed for staff. Assist and support staff at all levels across the organisation who are required to give evidence at Court on behalf of the Trust including offering pre hearing briefings and feedback as necessary.

Advise on management of complaints and serious incidents where there are complex and potential legal issues.

Provide legal and other professional advice on policies adopted by the Trust in its delivery of healthcare activities and in compliance with Health legislation.

Give legal and other professional advice on the proposed formation and adoption of new policies in respect of healthcare.

Provide training to any employees within the Trust on aspects of healthcare law relevant to them, including the senior leadership as appropriate.

Must have the ability to attend inquests and represent the Trust in complex matters.

Must be competent to manage and advise on Court of Protection matters to assist clinical staff in the care of patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level in Law or completion of substantial years articles of clerkship or training contract, equivalent to Masters level education or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with extensive PQE experience. Experience must be at required level to supervise and assess trainee Solicitors (equivalent to Partner level in private practice).
• This should include in depth knowledge of the following general and NHS disciplines:
• In depth practical expertise and knowledge in healthcare law including medical ethics, clinical negligence and personal injuries law.
• Extensive evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• In-depth demonstrable knowledge of the NHS and interrelated systems.
• In-depth demonstrable understanding of the background to and aims of patient safety and improvement methodologies.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Member of relevant Professional Body with Practicing Certificate.

Experience

Essential

• In-depth demonstrable knowledge and experience as a legal advisor on healthcare matters.
• Extensive experience of appearing in court and representing clients in contentious matters including Coroner's inquests.
• Extensive experience of managing complex clinical negligence claims on behalf of the Claimant and/or Defendant
• Extensive experience of drafting legal proceedings and instructing Counsel in High Court/Court of Protection applications.
• In-depth management experience/knowledge in a legal healthcare setting.
• Extensive demonstrable experience of writing reports, performance and data analysis and delivering training

Desirable

• Employment law and contract law experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to provide, receive and present highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Highly developed negotiating skills with the ability to be authoritative and persuasive when appropriate.
• Strong organisational and management skills with a methodical approach in all aspects of work.
• Highly developed interpretative and analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex facts and develop a range of options.
• The ability to assimilate and analyse complex and sensitive clinical information.
• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting
• Able to take decisions when required on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
• The ability to act under pressure and provide appropriate, immediate and reasoned legal advice in any given circumstance.
• The ability to engender trust and to develop and maintain constructive relationships with staff at all levels within the Trust and with external organisations.
• Strategic thinking - skills and ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Proven skills to present highly detailed, arguments that require analysis, comparison and assessment of complex facts.
• Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
• Able to demonstrate emotional resilience.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
• Acutely aware of the confidentiality of patient identifiable information.
• IT skills and understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and email.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.
• Proactively, meaningfully, and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in everyday practice, decision making, and interactions with patients and colleagues.
• To be an ambassador for the nursing profession within and external to the trust and to uphold the NMC professional practice standards outlined in the Code.
• To take a lead in the management of specific nursing functions for Clinical site and Hospital at Night
• Become proficient in UHCWi methodology, commissioning and leading quality improvement and instilling a discipline of daily management and standard work.
• Undertake one site shift per month to include weekend work, as required.
• Represent Clinical Site at events providing expert knowledge and advice.
• The Lead Nurse will champion the standards of Pathway to Excellence

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications