Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide and maintain efficient and effective administrative support to the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse and multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the delivery of a consistently high standard of patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensures case notes, investigations, X-rays and results are available for new admissions, ward rounds and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• To ensure that case notes are correctly maintained following departmental guidelines and compliance with legislation (Caldicott Guidelines etc).
• Ensuring PAS system is up to date and accurate.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ 2 level qualification / experience and/or minimum of 4 GCSEs, Level 4 - 9 (A - C), including English Language, or equivalent level qualification or relevant experience

Desirable

• Competent with Microsoft Office software including Outlook; ICT Level 1 Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the NHS
• Knowledge of the eRecord, Mermaid, Casis, ERA and or Tracking systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and healthcare providers
• Able to work effectively alone or part of the multidisciplinary team
• Effective organisation and time management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in on call cover on a 1 in 8 rolling basis. Support day time activities including clinics, day case procedures and theatres. There will also be many opportunities to engage in departmental audit, teaching and risk management. Our theatres routinely run 3 session days into the evening. Your rota will include regular 3 session days and this will be reflected in pay and in the frequency of twilight on call sessions you would be expected to cover for the main department. You will be allocated an educational and clinical supervisor and have the opportunity to engage in collecting portfolio evidence and develop skills in your area of interest.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).

Desirable

• MRCOG

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good history & examination skills.
• Carry out basic caesarean section independently
• Competent at instrumental delivery
• Able to safely run labour ward with consultant support
• Able to order appropriate investigations.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice.
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
• Can perform operative laparoscopy including cystectomy, adhesiolysis and minor treatment to endometriosis independently.

Desirable

• Spent time in robotic theatre including set up and assisting.

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
• Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Proven management and administration ability.
• Understanding of management goals.
• Experience with audit
• Evidence of leadership / project management
• Evidence of having implemented change

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior staff.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Essential

• Experience of audit projects.

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Aspects

This post is attached to HPB and Transplant surgery based in the Freeman Hospital. The individual will work on the ST3+ tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level.

The Freeman Hospital is unique in the United Kingdom in hosting the Institute of Transplantation which brings all aspects of solid organ and cell transplantation under one roof. The post holder will be able to gain experience in liver, kidney, pancreas, multivisceral, autoislet and alloislet transplantation as well as experience of specialist HPB, neuroendocrine and sarcoma surgery. Multiorgan retrieval, as part of the National Organ Retrieval Service, is delivered by the team as well. Some of the team also specialise in Robotic surgery and exposure, as well as acquisition of skills, in this specialist area is also available. If successful, the applicant will be asked to outline which areas they would like to focus on during the Fellowship.

Specific components of this post

The individual will co-ordinate the rota for the nurse practitioners and other junior doctors to ensure coverage during working hours. Delivery of night time cover is co-ordinated through the Hospital @ Night team. We expect the post holder also to gain skills in organ retrieval through attending procedures during their contract period, although this is dependent on other members of the team and experience level.

The candidate will make themselves available for theatre and clinical sessions to gain operative and management skills.

Teaching

There is no formal teaching component to this post, but the successful candidate will be expected to deliver informal support to medical students and other junior doctors.

Personal Education

All staff are encouraged to question and learn from the extensive clinical activities that take place on the unit. There are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. These include; Directorate Audit/M and M meeting, MDT and departmental meetings including research and audit updates. There is a regional StR teaching programme at which attendance is encouraged.

Each fellow will be assigned an Assigned Educational Supervisor (AES) to provide mentorship during the fellowship. Every 6 months the fellow will also meet with the Consultant team at an informal meeting to discuss their progress and provide two way feedback.

Research/Audit

This directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the unit ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings.

Clinical

Each doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the Consultant. In addition he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, coding etc.) and presentations (M + M, transplant assessment meetings etc.)

Administration

Each Resident Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the Consultants.

Out-of-Hours Commitment/Pay

The post holders out-of-hours contribution commitment will be to the ST3 HPB rota on approximately 1:7 basis, as well as the daytime ward cover rota. The post is New deal and EWTD compliant.

Emergency and On-Call responsibilities

The doctor accepts that he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under the sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Flexibility:

In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.

Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCS Part A & B (or equivalent)
• Must hold full GMC registration at time of application
• Satisfactory completion of Core Training (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Certificate in Clinical Education
• ALS, ALTS, CCrISP

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous paid NHS experience (not including clinical observerships or attachments)
• Experience of HPB surgery at Core Training or Specialty Training level (or equivalent)
• Necessary logbook/portfolio experience in HPB/Transplant surgery
• Evidence of first-hand experience of liver/pancreas resection or transplantation at minimum ST3+ level
• Good history & examination skills.
• Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
• Able to order appropriate investigations.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.

Desirable

• Ability to perform basic general surgical procedures

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
• Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Proven management and administration ability.
• Understanding of management goals
• Experience with audit
• Evidence of leadership / project management
• Evidence of having implemented change

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior staff.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Essential

• Experience of audit projects.

Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr A Irwin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon or Mr A Fadulelmola, Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon via email at Alistair.Irwin3@nhs.net or ahmed.fadulelmola@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Part 2 FRCS (or equivalent)
• Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
• Full GMC (UK) registration at the time of application.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of Spinal Surgery.
• Good history & examination skills.
• Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
• Able to order appropriate investigations.
• Able to manage common medical emergencies.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice.
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to run a service and participate in management process
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
• Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Proven management and administration ability.
• Understanding of management goals.
• Experience with audit
• Evidence of leadership / project management
• Evidence of having implemented change

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior staff.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Essential

• Experience of audit projects.

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

Participate in multi-professional triage of patients and families referred for genetic assessment.

Provide expert diagnostic opinion on patients with adult or paediatric syndromes as part of a multi-professional team.

Ensure appropriate diagnostic testing is undertaken and the results of these and their implications are communicated to referrer patients, relevant family members, primary care team and other involved clinicians as appropriate.

Ensure appropriate follow up arrangements are made for patients and family members.

Manage outpatient clinics to ensure that care of the highest quality is provided and that relevant local and national targets are met.

Work in collaboration with laboratory staff to ensure that appropriate diagnostic testing is undertaken and that the most clinically effective use of these resources is made.

Participate in Genomic MDT Meetings to facilitate interpretation of Genomic test results

Participate in regular Department and multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.

Undertake clinical duties within a context of compliance with Directorate and Trust aims and objectives.

Undergo Continued Medical Education (CME) in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Heath.

Undertake an annual appraisal and job plan review. It is expected that objectives within job plan reviews will be based on Trust objectives such as fulfilment of fixed contractual commitments on the basis of a 42 week working year with due allowance for statutory holidays

It is a condition of employment that so far as is reasonably practicable, all employees must minimise the risk of infection to themselves, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors and, in so doing, must:

be familiar with, and adhere to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control

attend Trust Induction Programme(s) and statutory education programmes in infection prevention and control

include infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development

take personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care acquired infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently by you and your colleagues

Managerial:

Participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance, including participation in audit projects, formulation of guidelines and full involvement with risk management processes

Assist the Directorate Manager and Clinical Leadership Group in the timely investigation of complaints if necessary

Contribute to the general organisation and running of the Genetics service within the Trust, working in collaboration with other colleagues.

Take the lead on specific management projects as requested by the Directorate Manager or Clinical Leadership Group.

Administrative:

Undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and in relation to the running of Northern Genetics Service

Undertake general administrative duties within a context of compliance with Directorate and Trust aims and objectives

Research / Audit:

Although the appointee will be not be expected to participate substantively in clinical research and service innovation, there are potential opportunities to act as a Principal Investigator for NIHR portfolio studies with the support from R&D as well as develop their own research.

The appointee will be expected participate in improvement and innovation activity. Where such activity creates potential new intellectual property this must comply with Trust policy on Innovation and Intellectual Property.

Undertake regular audit of compliance with national and local clinical guidelines.

Teaching:

Participate in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Participate in education of health professionals about use of new genomic testing and advances in genomic medicine.

Flexibility:

In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.

Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification
• Full GMC Registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
• MRCP/MRCPCH or appropriate professional qualification

Desirable

• Higher Degree
• Special skills training in the specialty
• Postgraduate qualification in interpretation of genomic data

Further specialised training and experience

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in assessment of whole genome results
• Evidence of experience in fetal and paediatric genetics

Clinical experience

Essential

• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion in an outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Ability to use diagnostic testing appropriately and to interpret results of such testing

Desirable

• Experience in fetal and paediatric genetics
• Evidence of MDT working

Management and administration

Essential

• Committed to share in professional and managerial responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
• Successful completion of audit projects
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
• A thorough understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Evidence of successful participation in management processes

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
• Teaching experience in a cardiac genetics setting

Research

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
• Evidence of presentations at national / international conferences within the last 2 years

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Working within a team of administrative staff to provide a comprehensive support service to Consultants, Medical Staff and other clinical members of their team e.g. Specialist Nurses and Therapists
• Communicates with patients regarding appointments and admissions at the request of the medical team
• Provide cover for Team Leader within your administration team as required
• Cover Clinical Administrator posts Trust wide as required

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in administration or equivalent/relevant experience in administrative role(s)
• English qualification at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 9-4 or A*-C, or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2)
• Maths qualification at Level 1 (GCSE Grades 3-2 or D-F, or Functional or Key Skills at Level 1

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of secretarial/administrative procedures

Desirable

• NHS Administration/Secretarial experience
• Working Knowledge of NHS Systems e.g. eRecord, System One
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• IT Skills to include MS Office software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Advanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to manage time effectively and work on own initiative
• Ability to accurately input, collate and present information

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Managing a large volume of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
• To provide an effective and efficient administrative service at the Appointment Booking Centre ensuring that a high quality of customer care is delivered
• To continue to develop and maintain competencies in all areas of work

Person Specification

SKILLS

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• IT skills in windows-based applications
• Ability to communicate with members of the public, all staff and health care providers

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Previous administration experience
• Previous customer care experience
• Previous call centre/patient contact centre experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / 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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from people who:

• Have lived experience as a patient, carer, family member or member of the public
• Have an interest in patient safety, quality improvement or healthcare services
• Are confident sharing ideas and experiences in a constructive way
• Can work collaboratively with a range of people
• Are able to review information and contribute to discussions
• Are committed to improving care for patients and their families

No previous NHS experience is required. Training, induction and support will be provided.

Key Information

• The appointment will initially be for 12 months
• Patient Safety Partners are not employees of the Trust
• You will receive remuneration for your time and reimbursement of reasonable expenses
• A full Trust and local induction programme will be provided
• Meetings may be held virtually or face-to-face, therefore applicants should be able to attend in either format where required
• The role is open to members of the public; however, employees of
• The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Trust Board members and Trust Governors are not eligible to apply

Make a Difference

This is a unique opportunity to help influence how patient safety is developed, monitored and improved. By sharing your experience and perspective, you can help us ensure that patients remain at the heart of everything we do.

If you would like to play a role in improving patient safety and helping us deliver the safest and most positive experience for our patients, we would love to hear from you.

• Interview Date Tuesday 22 September 2026
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

• Meets All Essential Criteria

Desirable

• Meets All Desirable Criteria

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We would welcome applications for flexible working, including job shares, part-time hours, or hybrid working with another role. There is also a requirement for out of hours working with regular weekend on-call commitments and participation in an ad hoc overnight on-call service, with the service development plan aiming to extend this to a 24/7, 365 days a year service.

• Interview Date 2 September 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week - Full & Part Time Hours Available
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

CHIP's is a developing service, with the aim of being able to provide CYP and their families with access to 24/7 specialist palliative care in the near future.

Being based at GNCH, the nursing team can expect that the host organisation will provide the infrastructure, administrative support and governance required for individuals and the multi-disciplinary team to thrive within an ambitious and innovative culture.

Candidates should hold a clear UK drivers Licence.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.

Within the sphere of specialist practice:

• Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice.
• Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
• Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
• Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area.
• Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• oCurrent NMC registration
• oDegree level / Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience
• oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role

Desirable

• oMaster's Degree
• oManagement experience / qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oExtensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
• oExtended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
• oAudit / research experience
• oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development
• oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
• oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding

Desirable

• oEvidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oGood IT skills
• oEffective report writing skills
• oAble to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• oEffective organisation and time management skills
• oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role
• oMoving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist the (Senior) Directorate Accountant in the provision of a high-quality financial management service.
• To work closely with the Directorate Management Team, providing timely and accurate financial and supporting information and advice to facilitate the effective monitoring of specific Directorate and Departments specific financial position.
• Production of budgets for specific areas of reporting responsibility.
• To ensure that financial controls are maintained within Corporate Governance guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oA good level of education in a numerate subject
• oNVQ level 5 or Association of Accounting Technician membership or certificate level of a professional accountancy (CCAB) qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oFurther progress towards CCAB qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oExperience in the finance department of a complex organisation
• oA good working knowledge of financial computer systems
• oKnowledge of Management Accounting procedures and techniques including variance analysis and forecasting

Desirable

• oPrevious NHS finance experience
• oWorking knowledge of Oracle
• oStaff supervision experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oAble to work autonomously to manage own workload and change priorities as necessary to achieve key tasks, although with advice available if required
• oAble to communicate complex information to a range of different audiences using a range of different communication methods
• oAdvanced PC skills are required, especially in the use of financial computer systems and Microsoft Office

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform cleaning and other associated task in any ward, department, operating theatre, laboratory, corridor, catering area, office or residential accommodation as may be required and shall include all or any of the under mentioned tasks, which may include working as a team member.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Literate - basic education

Desirable

• Understanding of infection control in relation to cleanliness
• Understanding of Health and Safety
• Knowledge of COSHH

SKILLS

Essential

• Good communication skills, must be able to communicate with other members of Trust staff
• Good writing skills

Desirable

• Previous use of cleaning machines and chemicals

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Previous Domestic experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

• NVQ / City and Guilds Qualifications

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Wide

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

To provide clinical input and management of Genomic Medicine Service clinical research and innovation activities with the aim of improving patient care.

To contribute to ongoing and new initiatives in discussion with the Clinical Supervisor and Northeast and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service R&I leadership.

Act as a clinical liaison with the Genomic Laboratory Hub scientific team to enable appropriate reporting and interpretation of genomic reports related to R&I.

Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable with the grade of the post as directed by Clinical Supervisor.

Administrative:

To undertake appropriate administration tasks, including report writing and submission of articles for publication.

To comply with intellectual property rights, information governance, and other Trust policies including financial regulations, equal opportunities, equality and diversity and health and safety.

Research:

To plan, develop and deliver research and innovation projects under the guidance of the Clinical Supervisor

To attend relevant research meetings and seminars within the group and appropriate scientific conferences

To comply with research and innovation governance policies and frameworks (e.g. GDPR, ICH-GCP, HTA).

Teaching:

To undertake any necessary training and/or development, the post holder will receive specific training in oncogenomic concepts.

To provide advanced training in oncogenomics to trainees interested in developing a specialist interest in oncogenomics and develop effective and clinically relevant online educational resources for the cancer care workforce around cancer susceptibility genetics and somatic genomics.

Flexibility:

In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.

Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification,

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of application.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical experience in relevant discipline (medical oncology/ haematology/ cancer surgery).
• Previous paid NHS work experience at the time of application. (This does not include Clinical Access / Attachment or Clinical Observership placements)
• Good history & examination skills.
• Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
• Able to order appropriate investigations.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice.
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage R&I projects
• Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
• Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Proven management and administration ability.
• Understanding of management goals.
• Experience with audit
• Evidence of leadership / project management
• Evidence of having implemented change

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior staff.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of relevant research governance procedures and frameworks
• Experience of supporting and delivering research and innovation projects.
• Experience of audit projects.
• Ability to work with research volunteers and research staff

Ability to work with research volunteers and research staff

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
• Ability to work across organisations

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensuring the highest possible standard of food preparation and cooking.
• To comply with national nutritional policies and food hygiene standards.
• Providing and cooking fresh food for Patients, restaurant, of site offices and onsite nursery
• Working with the head chef to prepare daily specials
• Taking in part in food tasting and hygiene audits

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• City & Guilds 706/2 or NVQ 3 (food preparation) or equivalent experience.
• Hazard analysis training (HACCP) as part of advanced food hygiene controls
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification

Desirable

• Allergen qualification/training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Wide cooking methods

Desirable

• Experience in Large scale Catering/ working with Dietetics
• Understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the NHS kitchen

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective preparation and service of food to Patients, Visitors and staff and associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.
• Taking payment at the till.
• Preparing freshly made good.
• Stocking of goods.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of good food hygiene practices

Desirable

• Allergen Awareness Qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in NHS Catering

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Desirable

• Full Clean Driving Licence (if applicable)

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide an effective and efficient health records service that will deliver the timely availability of the health record to support patient care
• To manage the digitised data that forms part of the electronic patient record
• To provide an effective and efficient Scanning Bureau service that will include the preparation, scanning, validation and uploading of diverse document types
• To participate in the archiving process of the paper health record and any re-call
• To undertake the prompt processing of deceased patient paper health records
• To continue to develop and maintain competencies in all areas of work

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent experience
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills

Desirable

• Microsoft Office Skills Training (MOST) qualification or IT qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Data Protection 2018/GDPR
• Knowledge of Confidential Issues
• Knowledge of NHS

Desirable

• Understanding of Medical Records Service
• Experience in a busy working environment.
• Telephone experience
• Operational knowledge of document scanning /hardware

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate with members of the public, all staff and health care providers
• Organisational skills.
• IT skills in Windows based applications

Desirable

• IT skills/keyboard 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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

• Interview Date: 9 September 2026
• The role will be for 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to an external website (Trac) to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication, IT, and writing skills, along with either working knowledge or an understanding of relevant procurement legislation and associated government objectives. Post holders will have a firm understanding of the organisations values and consistently demonstrates positive behaviours in line with those values; seeks and responds to constructive feedback; acknowledges and learns from own mistakes; reflects on own behaviour and reviews performance; and learns from others and is open to new ideas.

This role offers continuous development and career progression opportunities within a professional public sector procurement team. Candidates must demonstrate procurement experience and/or transferable skills.

Band 5 - Procurement Specialist

• The post holder will be fully conversant with departmental objectives, and always be mindful of the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instruction.
• The post holder will be an integral part of the Procurement Team. Upholding our values and further developing the department in line with its strategic goals, whilst ensuring always an effective and efficient service is provided to end users.
• Responsibilities of the post holder will include the monitoring and development of KPI performance will be an ongoing part of the role as will the implementation of measures that ensure planned performance improvement.
• The post holder will provide Trust representation supporting service developments in a variety of meetings, communication and clear thinking are essential qualities. The ability to interpret and transpose the information to trust staff at varying levels of seniority will also be a necessary to ensure conformity to best practice methods.
• The post holder will work cross-functionally with other departments of our Procurement Function.
• The post holder will need to have a thorough understanding of Electronic Procurement and Financial systems.
• The post holderwill have a shared responsibility for proactively and consistently ensuring that perceived performance problems are clearly identified using system information, that procedures are implemented in the relevant areas to ensure performance is developed in line with best practice methods.
• The post holder will report directly to a Procurement Manager and will support them and the Head of Procurement in the Procurement lifecycle processes including the tendering of bespoke contracts for goods and services.
• The post holder will work closely with the Directorates Procurement team, including Clinical and Non-Clinical stakeholder engagement, in the provision of data to support Procurement decisions.
• The post holder will need to establish good working relationships within the Procurement team, the Purchasing team, the Systems Support team, Inventory Management team and the Finance Department.

Band 6 - Senior Procurement Specialist

• The Senior Procurement Specialist is part of the Supplies and Procurement team and is the Procurement lead for the successful delivery of projects within the aligned category/business area.
• The post holder will provide expert advice concerning successful contracting within public procurement regulations and the Trusts internal regulations and policies.
• The post holder will be responsible for the tendering of bespoke contracts for goods, services and works, including research, preparation, issue, scheduling, evaluation, reporting on tenders and award and the management of contracts.
• As the Senior Procurement Specialist, the post holder will lead the establishment and/or enhancement of robust relationships within the aligned business area and wider Trust, to drive productive collaboration between the stakeholders and the procurement function in the effective forward planning of Procurement/projects requirements.
• The post holder will support the development and implementing of discrete service policies which impact across the Trust.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Trust utilises where appropriate, national contracts established by NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative or other public sector collaborative Procurement organisations where such arrangements provide benefit to the Trust, facilitating communication between the Trusts internal customers of goods / services covered by such contracts and those formulating them.

This role has a wide pay band and the Trust will consider appointing at both entry levels, through to experienced professionals. £32,073 - £48,117 (progression rules apply within a 2 year time frame).

Person Specification

Meets All Band 5 Criteria

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in an appropriate field and academic ability for the demands of the post
• Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of procurement systems, CIPS and information management
• Knowledge and experience of procurement and its application within the public sector, preferably within the NHS
• Working knowledge of operating within organisational procurement policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions
• Working knowledge of electronic procurement systems and reporting tools
• Experience at developing and managing relationships within procurement and clinical environments
• Experience of analysing information and spend data to support decision making
• Experience of participating in group meetings to achieve a set outcome
• Experience of identifying service improvements and supporting change
• Experience of presenting information to stakeholders
• Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets
• Ability to create, design and produce reports
• Proven ability to communicate on all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
• IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, with advanced skills in the use of excel

Desirable

• Experience in the use of Oracle eFinancials and eProcurement
• Experience in the use of NHS Supply Chain
• Experience of Customer Service environment

Meets All Band 6 Criteria

Essential

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Professional Diploma or post graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience in tendering and complex commercial procurement management
• Degree level qualification or equivalent level experience
• Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of public procurement regulations and contract management
• Knowledge and experience of procurement and its application within the public sector. This knowledge must be unpinned by theory and experience
• Working knowledge of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions
• Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience. Ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Working knowledge of electronic procurement systems (e-tendering and purchasing, ideally including Atamis)
• Experience at developing and managing relationships within a complex procurement environment
• Experience of analysing information and spend data to support decision making
• Experience of participating in group meetings to achieve a set outcome
• Experience of identifying service improvements and supporting appropriate change
• Experience of day-to-day line management of staff and staff development and mentoring
• Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets
• Evidence of continued professional development
• The ability, skills and knowledge to provide professional procurement advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Good communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues
• IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification (such as, PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent 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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)