Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• On Speciality Register for Cardiology or CCT within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Additional higher degree (eg. MD or PhD) in a relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Broad training in general cardiology and extensive training in HF
• Participation in clinical skills teaching programme

Desirable

• Evidence of research, service development or experience in innovative technology
• Experience of organising teaching programmes

Ability

Essential

• Competent in management of acute and chronic heart failure
• Ability to integrate within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Competent in another complementary sub-specialty, for example cardiac device implantation and follow-up

Audit

Essential

• Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit
• Experience in organisation and undertaking audit

Desirable

• Publication of audit and service improvement projects, locally and nationally.

Research

Essential

• Research and evidence base to practice

Desirable

• Research and publications relevant to post

Management Ability

Essential

• Ability to manage own time and work effectively, understanding of role and importance of management in the NHS
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of leading a team

Desirable

• Leadership/Professional Development course
• Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team or of service reorganisation

Motivation

Essential

• A high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline

Desirable

• Evidence of successful project completion

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.

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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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Effective maintenance and upkeep of both paper and electronic patient case notes, to be kept in good order at all times, and in line with trust guidelines. Checking to see if child already has a current set of case notes and creating new files as necessary. Accurate and timely filing of patient correspondence and results at all times

Maintain regular contact with members of the Central Booking Service liaising as appropriate and ensuring accurate information is passed on to the relevant service.

Acting as a link between the clinical team and parents/carers by telephone /face to face, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To liaise with the Central Booking Service in relation to any clinic changes that may occur, following local procedures.

To liaise with patients to book and amend appointments for clinics not booked by the Central Booking Service.

Ensure all urgent matters, that need management support are redirected urgently and promptly

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMathematics and English GCSE or equivalent grade C or equivalent
• oEvidence of continual professional development
• oNVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent experience

Expereince

Essential

• Significant office / administrative experience
• Significant experience of working within a team
• Significant experience of using advanced keyboard skills
• Relevant experience of working with minimal supervision and undertaking issues that will require use of judgment

Desirable

• Relevant secretarial experience in a clinical/NHS setting
• Experience of working with the public.
• Relevant customer Care experience

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent telephone skills and manner
• Appreciation of the reasons for data protection and patient confidentiality issues
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word/Excel
• Organisational skills, ability to prioritise tasks and working to deadlines
• Understanding of Equality & Diversity

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work independently but also in a team and to contribute to own personal development
• Ability to work independently using initiative
• Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues and to contribute towards improving services
• Ability to work under pressure and delivering to tight timescales whilst maintaining the quality of work
• Ability to project a professional and courteous image at all times

Other job requirements

Essential

• Willingness to undertake training & development in the role
• Ability to travel to different bases

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with a range of people on day to day matters

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Soho Health Centre

Soho Road

Birmingham

B21 9RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Educated to O'level/A-C GCSE or eqivalent
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office packages, including excel and teams

Desirable

• Previous administrative experience in a Hospital setting

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a reception role previously
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office packages, including excel and teams
• Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding issues and the procedures involved in information exchange with other service providers and other professionals

Desirable

• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Orthoptists and how their roles support the wider Ophthalmology service
• Knowledge of the RTT (referral to treatment) waiting list procedures in accordance with the local and national targets and the trust patient access policy, as appropriate to role
• Knowledge to operate the Patient Administration Systems across UHDB
• Previous administrative experience in the hospital setting

Skills and Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to plan own workload and that of others

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 of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.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

The preparation, cooking and service of meals for patients, staff, and visitors serving freshly cooked nutritious and healthy food.

To follow recipes accurately, to identify allergens in food and to ensure correct number of portions are produced for correct consistency flavour and texture.

The assessment of good portion control, managing food waste.

To understand special dietary needs, for health, follow texture modified diets under the IDDSI guidelines, religious or cultural reasons and to communicate special diet information to staff and customers.

To deal with all ward / customer liaisons in an effective and courteous manner at all times, whether over the telephone or one to one basis when required to do so.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Take food orders by telephone using the call order system and cook food as requested.

To keep clean all working areas and cleaning of work equipment when used.

To ensure that all Health, Safety and Food Hygiene Legislation is observed, which will include assisting with the cleaning schedules for all catering areas and equipment.

To undertake all activities as prescribed in the Assured Safe Catering procedures and as instructed by the Catering Supervisor or manager.

To be capable of working alone in the supervisor's absence

To work at other units beyond the normal rostered pattern as required, sites being Radbourne or Kingsway.

Complete staff surveys and follow Trust values.

Ensure all mechanical, electrical, and structural defects which require repair are reported to the supervisor.

Make yourself aware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures.

To carry out any other duties within the kitchen as requested by the Catering Supervisor or Manager.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Either City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in food production or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience for cooking nutritious meals using fresh ingredients in a busy kitchen.
• To have knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of special dietary requirements and modified texture diets

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radbourne & Kingsway sites

Kingsway House

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet has 8 neuropsychiatry services across the country, each of which has at least one qualified psychologist/neuropsychologist on site.

Psychologists at these sites form the national neuropsychology team. The national team has monthly governance meetings to discuss best practice guidelines, support standardised practice and share clinical cases. There is a consultant neuropsychologist already in post within the national neuropsychology team. The national neuropsychology team have a variety of training in skills in areas such as forensic psychology, trauma therapy and EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Some members of the team are being supported to complete Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology and are currently undertaking the knowledge component.

Your role will be to:

• Oversee and co-ordinate the psychology service at Cygnet Paddocks.
• Provide line management and supervision to the psychologist and assistants on site
• Provide line management and supervision to other psychologists in the national neuropsychology department.
• Contribute to the Cygnet national neuropsychology department through attending and chairing meetings, presenting case studies, supporting the development of standardised practice, leading/contributing to service development projects, service related research and promoting positive governance practices.

• Positively contribute to the multidisciplinary team at Cygnet Paddocks.
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups.
• Support Cygnet Paddocks to implement the positive behaviour support approach to managing residents, including providing staff support and training and ensuring all residents at Cygnet Paddocks have an up to date positive behaviour support plan that is reflective of their needs.
• Collaboratively develop care plans, risk assessments and risk management measures with the MDT.
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, and consultation to teams.
• Evaluate the local and national neuropsychology or neuropsychiatry service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Practitioner or Neuro Psychologist, ideally with experience of working in a neuro-rehabilitation and or mental health, forensic settings.

• On the British Psychological Society Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or working towards this.

• On the British Psychological Society register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors or eligible for entry onto this.

• Passionate about working with people presenting with complex range of Neuropsychological difficulties.

• Capable of providing treatment for people with cognitive impairments such as memory problems, executive functioning difficulties, language difficulties alongside mental health difficulties, self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problem where appropriate and associated with Neuropsychological issues.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• £4,000 towards relocation costs

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles

• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities

• Expert clinical supervision & peer support

• Employee referral scheme

• Pension scheme

• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the apply now link below or email [email protected]

Join us!

In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Widnes

WA8 5UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

All Roles:

To provide a high level, responsive, and developing clinical pharmacy service to individual patients on allocated wards, and assist junior pharmacists in such roles, and ward based Medicines Management technicians in their duties.

To be actively involved in efficient discharge planning on the allocated wards by reviewing and transcribing patients discharge treatment (as appropriate) facilitating timely dispensing of discharge medication and, where necessary, liaising and communicating with relevant healthcare practitioners in intermediate or primary care to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care.

If agreed, to undertake prescribing as a Pharmacist independent Prescriber, in the clinical area for which Prescriber accreditation was gained, and in a wider sense within the limits of competency.

To lead the efficient organisation and smooth running of a dispensary, including assuring that the environment is ready and safe for the days work

To monitor service delivery

From Main Dispensary provide cover and support to the Outpatients dispensary operated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd. on demand

To train and support staff to maintain formulary control, and adherence to prescribing and dispensing policies, and to collect prescription charges

To assist the Lead and Senior Technician in policies, procedures and the framework for dispensing, and the planning and development of the service, including automation, and stock control

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, and to provide tailored counselling around complex regimes

To advise and support ward and clinic staff, not least regarding controlled stationery, service hours, late prescribing, e-prescribing, and use of the tracker to monitor prescription progress

To undertake clinical checks of the treatment regimens in care pathways, and raise and resolve anomalies with prescribers,

To contribute to dispensing

To ensure that staff log errors and near misses and that the team and the individual learn from these

To pick up issues arising during weekend service hours and address these on the next full working day

To contribute to the Emergency Duty Commitment of pharmacists providing an out-of-hours emergency Pharmacy service. To undertake routine duties within the dispensary as required, supervising the work of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and (senior) ATOs.

To contribute to the late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working rota.

If requested, to be an authorised signatory for drug purchase orders and for drug invoice payments.

To demonstrate and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and encourage other members of the team to do likewise.

In the specialist pharmacy service of Surgical Specialties, Medical Specialties, Medical Admissions, Frailty, Family Health, Neurology and neuro-rehabilitation, and Elective Care:

To provide a specialist level of clinical pharmacy services to the patients on the allocated wards, and assist the medical and nursing teams on the wards with pharmaceutical and therapeutic advice,

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,

To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,

To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist

To advise the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists on development needs and opportunities for this service area

To supervise and mentor more junior staff in the provision of services to these areas

To develop or contribute to a training programme for clinical pharmacists allocated to the specialty areas and to administer any competency assessment process that is in place to ensure the appropriate standards are achieved.

To assist with Foundation student pharmacist training within the Trust for our own Foundation student pharmacists and community Foundation student pharmacists allocated to Warwick Hospital.

To provide clinical pharmacy training for undergraduate pharmacy students, vacation students, Foundation Student pharmacists (hospital and community-based) and hospital clinical pharmacists.

To contribute as required to the induction and in-service training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff as appropriate

To assist and supervise as necessary, wardbased Medicines Management technicians in the clinical aspects of their work,

To maintain an awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice pertinent to the specialist pharmacy area.

To coordinate the out of hours on call service, providing reports, evaluating responses to calls, sharing lessons learned, and ensuring consistency and a good standard of service.

To lead on opportunities to improve the efficiency or cost of drugs use (QIPP).

To act as Pharmacys representative to the Audit and Operational Governance Group AOGG for a Division when required

When required, to advise/ comment on clinical treatment guidelines for use in the specialty area that have been produced locally or by national bodies e.g. NICE, NSFs, National Prescribing Centre guidelines etc.

To contribute to and/ or undertake audit projects in the specialty areas particularly those concerned with the clinical and cost effective use of drugs, compliance with safer prescribing and drug administration policies, procedures and guidelines, and implementation of pharmacy service developments. To provide reports and present the audit findings within the Trust.

To be involved in the work of clinical drug trials including, where necessary, initial clinical discussions with the investigator / sponsor, review of the trial protocol, initiation/ implementation, supply of study material to patients, record keeping, problem solving and liaison with the study investigators and co-ordinators when necessary.

To undertake duties as a clinical pharmacist to other wards in the Trust when necessary, including occasional work at other pharmacies from which a pharmacy service is provided. In the specialist pharmacy service of Clinical Haematology and Oncology, with Aseptics and Clinical Trials:

To assist the Principal Pharmacist in their role of providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to consultant clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, ward and clinic staff,

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,

To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,

To advise dispensary staff (SWFT CS and inpatient dispensary) in the dispensing of chemotherapy and adjuvants,

To contribute with the Cancer Unit lead, to the development of the chemotherapy management system Mosaiq (software)

To contribute to the preparation of cancer treatment regimens

To check the treatment regimens in care pathways and resolve any anomalies,

To be responsible for the clinical and final checks of products prepared in the Aseptics Unit,

To provide clinical and final checks of bought-in specials,

To ensure that staff are trained in risk management processes relating to the therapy area (this will include cancer and non-cancer intrathecal administration for non-rotational posts) ,

To attend clinical meetings, when required, of the relevant clinical Network.

To assist the Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptic Services in ensuring all chemotherapy prescribed has appropriate funding and Patient Access Schemes are followed,

To assist with the training of junior pharmacists, Foundation Student Pharmacists , technicians and student technicians in this area of specialised practice

To act as Pharmacys link to the Nutrition Team, advise and support on Clinical Nutrition, assist dietitians in converting patients nutrition needs into a formulation (where other forms of feeding are inappropriate) for parenteral nutrition when require

To support the Lead pharmacists in the implementation and running of clinical trials as directed

To support the clinical ward service, as outlined above, as per the teams rota commitments Other Duties

Any other duties considered appropriate to the post and grade by the line manager.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. Special Requirements of the Postholder

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at and/or visit other hospitals in the Trusts we serve.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, is not exhaustive and serves as a guide to the main tasks, envisaged at the time of drafting. As such this job description will change and evolve in accordance with the Pharmacy Services needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Professional registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, through practitioner Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma OR postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate completed and working towards postgraduate Clinical Diploma (to be completed within 12 months of appointment) OR at least 12 months of appointment) OR at least 2 years post qualification experience with at least 6 months of those within specialist area
• (if this is an agreed part of the role) Pharmacist independent Prescribing national accreditation and registration

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (as a registered pharmacist) to have acquired the competencies needed for the job
• Recent clinical practitioner ward experience in a general hospital setting
• Specialist services relevant to the post (e.g. aseptics)

Desirable

• Undertaken audit work.
• Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients)
• Experience of managing a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty on a day to day basis (e.g. whilst covering a senior colleague)

Skills

Essential

• Good understanding of recent NHS and pharmacy and medicines management reports and how they relate to pharmacy practice
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge in the relevant area for the post
• Ability to advise and influence all grades of medical and nursing staff on therapeutic aspects of patient care
• An understanding of the relevance of clinical governance and risk management
• Able to understand clinical research data
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to clearly communicate complex clinical information to all grades of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Able to sensitively question patients on their drug treatment and to communicate clearly with them
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to create a rapport with people
• Ability to prioritise own work and assist others to do so
• Able to use initiative and work without supervision
• Ability to manage pharmacy staff allocated to the specialty
• Able to give credible representation of the Pharmacy at a senior medical and management levels
• Ability to work in teams - pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound judgement on clinical, pharmaceutical and ethical issues
• Able to advise other pharmacists of all grades in the post holder's expert area of knowledge
• Assertiveness skills- able to respond to challenge at senior medical or nursing levels
• Able to deal with concerned/anxious patients or relatives particularly in relation to their drug treatment
• Able to meet deadlines
• High standards of work presentation

Personal Qualitites

Essential

• Professional appearance
• A positive "can do", enthusiastic approach to work
• Self-motivating and able to motivate a pharmacy team
• Wants to "make a difference". Can enthuse about the potential of the post

Other

Essential

• Prepared to contribute to routine, clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties
• Accurate clinical, dispensing and checking abilities
• Able to undertake weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working and Emergency Duty Commitment on a rota
• Ability to use VDUs
• Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of continuing professional development
• Satisfactory computer keyboard skills
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use (or willingness to stay on site at own expense whilst on call).
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Senior Palliative Care Support Worker

Spinal Point Range: 7,8

(Plus, unsocial hours payments see below)

Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week

Department: Hospice Care Services

Location: St Michaels Hospice, Bartestree

Reports to: Hub Manager / Community Services Manager / Sister

Job Purpose: In and across all areas of St Michaels provision of Care. To deliver individualised, holistic palliative nursing care to patients and their families in their own homes/inpatient care setting to enhance their quality of life.

Planning (dependant on care setting)

• Co-ordinate the Palliative Care Support Workers activities e.g. patient allocation, meal planning.

• Manage the daily work pattern for Palliative Care Support Workers to ensure staffing is maintained.

• Contribute to safe deployment of staffing resources by completing the duty rota for both Senior and Palliative Care Support Workers; escalating to ward sister when complete.

• Manage the clinical consumable stock ordering process.

Leadership

• Contribute to the appraisal process for Palliative Care Support Workers where appropriate

• Provide support and guidance to new members of the team, sharing knowledge and skills

• Become Champions for Link Nurse Roles

Care Provision

• Provide individualised care to the patient and family members under the delegated direction of registered nurses, following care plans and risk assessment.

• Following appropriate training to undertake a range of clinical care interventions e.g. stoma care.

• Develop and utilise skills in decision-making to enhance patient care, working in an autonomous environment, where appropriate

• Perform simple dressing changes following care plan

• Contribute to clinical and health and safety risk assessments.

• Using discretion and judgement in emergency situations.

• Escalate changes in condition of patients/relatives to the nurse on duty.

• Provide emotional/psychological support to the patient and their family, identifying referrals to the wider hospice services.

• Ensure patients privacy and dignity are maintained at all times. Maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff

• Provide final care for the deceased patient

• Understand the complications/harm e.g. falls, pressure sores etc. that can be caused by patient immobility and contribute to the prevention of such complications.

• Helping with food preparation, ensuring dietary needs are meet and helping to feed patients when indicated

• Provide medication management up to and including tier 3, working within your own personal competency

• Be aware of the indications for use of syringe drivers

• Responsible for the timely disposal and documentation of clinical waste and laundry, appropriate to care setting

Communication

• Create and promote a positive image for the organisation.

• Communicate in a professional and effective manner, with an open and honest approach with internal and external health care professionals, patients, relatives and carers.

• Encourage patients/relatives/carers to express what is important to them to identify their needs, ensure that this information is recorded and informs the care plan.

• Recognise own limitations when offering emotional support.

• Contribute to the bereavement care offered to families, reporting any vulnerabilities to the registered nurse.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Promote awareness of child and adult protection issues and hospice policy.

• Be a team player, following guidelines and policies.

• Keep accurate records of the care provided.

• Working inter-professionally within the organisation.

• Provide volunteers with information to enable them to give appropriate care to patients and their visitors.

• Encourage user feedback

Health and Safety

• Act at all times to promote the safety and wellbeing of patients, relatives/carers, visitors and volunteers

• Be aware of patients that are at risk e.g. of falling and ways to prevent falls.

• Contribute to health and safety risk assessments and actions as required.

• Follow the incident reporting process.

• Follow policies of dress code to enable safe practice and ensure infection control is adhered too.

• Ensure the environment is free from hazards and all nursing equipment is clean, in good working order, safety and appropriately used and stored

• Safe storage and use of hazardous substances according to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.

• Report faulty equipment to the facilities team using the WAM system

• Adhere to all of SMH policies and procedures

Education

• Attend mandatory training and service training opportunities.

• Develop and maintain own knowledge and skills in palliative care.

• Undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually; considering aspirations for the future with a long-term goal; utilising education facilities offered at the hospice to enhance learning opportunities.

• Act as a mentor and role model to new staff members.

Person Specification

1) Specialist Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering hands on care for people requiring palliative care

• NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent

• Experience of dealing with challenging situations

• Basic IT skills

• Dependant on care setting, be in possession of a full UK driving licence, be over 21 and have held a full licence for 12 months.

Desirable

• Care Certificate

• Previous experience of providing care in the community

2) Skills and Behaviours

Leadership: Motivates and empowers others in order to reach organisational goals.

Team Working: Fits in with the team. Develops effective and supportive relationships with colleagues.Is considerate towards them and creates a sense of team spirit.

Patient Focus: Puts the patient first, works hard to meet their needs and look after their interests.

Relating to others: Quickly builds rapport and easily establishes relationships. Relates well to different types of people, listens and gets on with them.

Planning and organising: Organises own time effectively. Prioritises work load.

Communication: Speaks clearly, fluently and demonstrates active listening.

Reliability: Follows direction from supervisors and respect policies and procedures. Show commitment to the organisation and task completion.

Resilient: Remains calm and self-controlled under pressure. Reacts well to change and stays positive despite setbacks. Keeps difficulties in perspective.

3) Special Conditions

• This post is conditional to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

• Requirement to work evenings, weekends and nights.

• Dependant on care setting may be prepared to travel throughout county.

• Unsocial hours payments:

• Saturdays Payment at basic salary + 33.33%

• Sundays Payment at basic salary + 66.66%

• Bank Holidays Payment at basic salary + 66.66%

• Nights Payment at basic salary + 33.33%

Our values

What matters to you is whats important to us

To ensure we deliver upon this every day, we empower people to work collaboratively to reach thebest possible decisions, realise them in thebest possible wayand at thebest possible time.

We value:

• Knowledge, judgment, and kindness in reaching thebest possible decisions

• Courage, integrity, and passion in realising those decisions in thebest possible way

• Honesty, empathy, and determination in doing so at thebest possible time.

Living our values influencesthe way we behave. The way we behave informsthe way we do things. The way we do things isthe St Michaels way

Equal Opportunities Statement

At St Michaels Hospice we are committed to an equal opportunities approach in everything we do. This means that we seek to ensure anyone connected with St Michaels, from patients and families through to donors, supporters, volunteers and staff are treated fairly, appropriately and with dignity and respect.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent
• Basic IT skills
• Be in possession of a full UK driving licence, be over 21 and have held a full licence for 12 months.

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering hands on care for people requiring palliative care
• Experience of dealing with challenging situations

Desirable

• Previous experience of providing care in the community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael’s Hospice

Address

St Michael's Hospice

Hereford

HR1 4HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead the development and delivery of highly specialist psychological assessments of patients with CFS referred to the service using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate and in accordance with the profession. Produce reports conveying the results of these highly complex assessments and formulations and detailing recommendations about appropriate interventions for the patient.

To lead the development and delivery of treatment, advice and management of patients with CFS, using a range of appropriate psychological or biopsychosocial interventions according to their profession including 1:1 and group sessions.

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of patients with persistent pain, in accordance with the policies of the service.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and provide advice and guidance on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management to colleagues within the service.

To provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, specifically GPs, MSK services and local pain services to assist the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with persistent pain

To deliver professional communications in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients.

To be involved in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of psycho-educational group programmes primarily for patients with CFS or persistent pain.

To develop and maintain good working relationships with other staff in the ACTIVATE team with the purpose of facilitating patient care planning and dissemination of relevant information and to promote service delivery and planning with colleagues.

Through the provision of advice and consultation, contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of patients of the service across all settings and agencies serving the patient groups.

To liaise with relevant others including the GPwERs attached to the service, the wider MSK service and other CFS and persistent pain services.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society or British Psychological Society Statement of Equivalence.
• Registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Completion of further post-graduate/qualification specialist relevant training in clinical supervision, including training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist for a minimum of 4 years.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across the full range of service settings including outpatient and community.
• Experience of working effectively with other professionals in multidisciplinary teams in physical health settings.
• Experience of devising and leading treatment programmes at both individual and group level.

communication

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to contain the stress of others Self-awareness and self-motivation as demonstrated through reflective practice.
• Ability to work with a patient group who are at times resistant to the psychological contribution to their symptoms.
• Demonstrate the ability to empathise with patients with a medically unexplained condition Ability to develop and maintain good collaborative working relationships with other colleagues and 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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Kingsway Health Centre

Unit 18 , Stevenage Leisure Park

Stevenage

SG1 2UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

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

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of windows-based computer packages.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
• Awareness of Health and Safety requirement.
• Knowledge of the Healthcare/organisation environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Careflow system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 3 Grade A-C GCSEs or relevant equivalent knowledge/experience.

Experience

Essential

• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous clerical/administrative experience.
• Experience of direct telephone contact with patients/clients and staff.Experience of working with staff at all levels.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• Previous ward clerk experience.

Value-based questions

Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal/telephone communication skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise work load.
• Ability to manage your time effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to display sensitivity and tact at all times.
• Ability to collate information.
• Ability to efficiently respond to patient needs using critical thinking skills.
• Problem solving 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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

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

Working Pattern: 10 PAs

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Dr Joe Gormley, Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Lead [email protected] or Ella Joslin, 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

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.

To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service forthe prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.

To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.

To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.

To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.

To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required.

To deputise for the Team manager as required

To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment.

Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act.

To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines

To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting.

Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READY:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of right to work documentation
• Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
• Proof of address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse RGN
• Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Registered General Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years' experience at Band 5.
• Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare.
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations.
• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.

Desirable

• Experience of working within secure & prison settings.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management and new ways of working.
• Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and to plan ahead.
• Knowledge of current National Prison Health Quality & Performance Indicators.
• Good analytical and judgement skills.

Effort and Environment

Essential

• Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Standford Hill

Church Road

Eastchurch, Sheerness

ME12 4AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Practice Nurse

Responsible to

Clinical Managers

Responsible for

AP/HCAs

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.

Accountable for delivering evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being including being able to prescribe

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols

To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems

Take responsibility for national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule

Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations

Treat patients with minor injuries, assess and create treatment plans for patients with minor injuries alongside ANP

Provide directly and assist GPs with sexual/womens health

Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs

Lead and support chaperones and ensure recognised training has taken place.

Lead and take responsibility for health promotion to help educate patients.

Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests.

Administration/supply of medicines on an individual basis through PGD.

To act as contact for third sector agencies and other organisations to assist holistic patient care

Responsible for infection control policies, ensuring compliance with current guidelines. Must be willing to undertake lead site-based IPC roles if required and support the Nursing team, ensuring IPC audits are completed by themselves or their deputy as appropriate.

Demonstrates awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures, including the ability to identify safeguarding concerns and promptly escalate them in line with organisational protocols. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding guidance and is able to identify and refer appropriately to the designated safeguarding lead(s) within the practice

To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care

Take responsibility for Qof and clinical areas of LES/DES, liaising with staff to ensure the practice achieves targets

To support clinical effectiveness by co-ordinating and leading the practice clinical audits and research project.

To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans.

To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including personal responsibility for revalidation.

To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHC staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.

To always promote a professional approach by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.

To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up to date in line with the requirements of the Practice.

Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.

To be flexible to work across multi sites.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in delivering nursing care within a primary care or community setting.
• Experience in managing chronic disease clinics and delivering national screening programmes (e.g., cervical cytology).
• Experience in immunisation and vaccination delivery, including travel health advice.
• Experience in minor injury assessment and treatment or willingness to develop this skill.
• Experience of using Patient Group Directives (PGDs) for medication administration.
• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior staff such as APs and HCAs is desirable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
• Qualification and/or experience in general practice nursing or community nursing
• Current immunisation certification or willingness to complete
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to revalidation

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to manage and deliver chronic disease management in line with evidence-based practice and QOF requirements.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children, and ability to apply this in practice.
• Excellent record-keeping skills with ability to maintain accurate and confidential patient data using clinical IT systems and Read Codes.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide sensitive information and support to patients and their families (e.g., breaking bad news).
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain robust call and recall systems.
• Proficiency in delivering health promotion and patient education.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and continuous professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working across multiple sites as required
• Professional attitude and appearance, demonstrating integrity and respect in all interactions
• Empathy and compassion with a patient-centred approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proactive, motivated, and willing to take responsibility for 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

York Medical Group

Address

199 Acomb Road

YORK

YO24 4HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Frailty & Community Hub Co-ordination

Frailty Identification & Navigation:

Support the proactive identification and coding of moderately and severely frail patients. Serve as a central point of co-ordination between GP practices, the Community Frailty Hub, District Nurses, Community Therapy Teams, and Adult Social Care.

Personalised Care & Reablement Support: Assist in delivering person-centred care plans that encourage patient independence, goal engagement, and safe living within their own homes.

Physical Observations & Early Warning: Perform and accurately record basic physical observations (e.g., blood pressure, pulse oximetry, blood sugar) when indicated or instructed by a clinician. Monitor patients for subtle changes in condition and immediately escalate concerns to clinical staff.

Assessment & Visit Workflow: Facilitate first visit assessment documentation, maintain pre-visit summaries and ensure pre-visit data is accurately communicated across the MDT.

Signposting & Referral Pathways: Actively refer and signpost patients and carers to appropriate community services, voluntary agencies, and reablement programmes (e.g., home exercise plans set by therapy teams) to mitigate admission risks.

Cancer Care & Prevention

Co-ordinate contact with newly diagnosed cancer patients and monitor the 2 week wait referral process.

Proactively invite patients for screening (cervical, breast, bowel) and target non-responders to increase uptake.

Track necessary routine monitoring tests for cancer management and present learning/data at monthly governance meetings.

End of Life Care (EOLC) & Complex Needs

Assist in identifying and correctly coding palliative and complex patients.

Ensure regular annual and clinical reviews occur, assisting with correct DNAR record coding and reviews.

Liaise with social prescribing link workers, health/wellbeing coaches, and community providers to manage physical and psychological needs.

Learning Disabilities (LD) & Safeguarding

Support LD register patients with annual reviews, accessible communications, and uptake of preventative measures (flu/COVID jabs, screening).

Oversee safeguarding workflow, record management, document summarising, and coding across PCN practices, maintaining child/adult registers and liaising with MASH.

General Administrative & MDT Duties

Maintain accurate, timely electronic records (/EMIS Web) for all contact points, ensuring CQC documentation requirements are met.

Participate in vaccination call/recall campaigns and support practice reception/triage cover when required.

Contribute to safe service delivery through planned/unplanned cover and active involvement in team training and 1-to-1 performance reviews.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a patient-focused/community setting
• Multi-disciplinary team working & administrative systems
• Independent workload prioritization

Desirable

• Experience in Primary Care, PCNs, or Frailty Hubs
• Supporting service improvement or clinical audit

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Excellent verbal & written communication
• IT literacy (EMIS Web, MS Office)
• Basic physical observation monitoring skills (or willingness to train)
• Ability to recognize boundaries and escalate clinical concerns promptly

Desirable

• Network building with external health and social care partners
• Ability to motivate patients in goal setting & rehabilitation

Behaviours / Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate, solution-focused, and patient-centred
• Commitment to equality, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
• Adaptable team player with strong time management

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in health/social care
• Enhanced DBS with Adult/Child Barred List clearance

Desirable

• Care Certificate

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

North Staffordshire GP Federation

Address

Holistic Person-Centred Care (HIPC) PCN

Tunstall and Surrounding Area

Stoke on Trent

ST6 6BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to be flexible and to co-operate with all reasonable requests to cover for their colleagues absences where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so. Where the post holder undertakes duties in accordance with this paragraph and such duties take place outside of their contracted hours they will receive either an equivalent off duty period or remuneration.

Where this adversely impacts on the schedule of duties and/or opportunities for individual doctors a temporary schedule of duties will be agreed for the period of cover. Where covering is not practicable, the Trust will be responsible for the engagement of a locum tenens, but the post holder will have the responsibility of bringing the need to the notice of the Trust

The post holder will be expected to contribute to graduate and continuing medical education activity locally as appropriate and to participate in clinical audit under local arrangements (in light of relevant departmental guidance).

The Medicine Division want to offer any locally employed doctor the opportunity to access support and training/supervision and will take a flexible approach for individuals wishing to gain specific skills within an area of Medicine.

A formal schedule of duties will be agreed between the post holder and the Assistant Clinical Director for the Acute Medicine Business Unit on appointment. It will be a prospective agreement that sets out the post holders duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.

It will cover all aspects of the post holders professional practice including clinical work, administration, audit, teaching and CPD responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of the post holders link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the post holder to meet the timetabled duties and their objectives.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, for teaching of junior staff and medical students and for actively participating in continuing medical education, and department and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivilent
• Full MRCP(UK) or at least part 2 written with plans to take PACES
• ALS Certificate

Licence to practice

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice on application

Teaching Experience, Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• Evidence of knowledge and experience of teaching clinical skills
• Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice

Desirable

• Any teaching courses or qualifications
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

Eligibility

Essential

• Completed core medical training (or equivalent - 4+ years postgraduate training)

Desirable

• Experience at middle grade level

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year NHS 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 of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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