Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of basic education
• 3 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English
• The ability to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Pharmaceutical experience
• Hospital 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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the specialist nursing and midwifery team within the acute Gynaecology service at PAHT. The role will support delivery of care to service users referred to the Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy outpatient clinics including those referred under the Faster Diagnostic Standard (cancer pathway). The post holder will work closely with our ANP and medical colleagues and the wider Trust to esnure service users receive timely, compassionte and person centered care.

There is a requirement for the postholder to support the early pregnancy service on occasion. All services are delivered Monday to Friday only at present there is no weekend or out of hours work.

The post is offered on a full time basis, and is fixed term to cover maternity leave therefore would suit an internal candidate looking to develop their skills and knowledge within Gynaecology nursing.

FIxed term contract - end date 15/08/2027

Main duties of the job

• Deliver hands on patient care to service users referred to the acute Gynaecology service
• Support the ANP and medical teams in conducting outpatient surgical procedures
• To participate in the failsafe programme for Colposcopy results and ensure compliance with national standards
• Liaise with relevant professionals across the Trust to facilitate appropriate and timely care
• Review, record and discuss results with patients and their ongoing treatement plan
• Provide support to students and clinicians receiving training within the unit
• Ensure completion of documentation and discharge summaries for GPs is conducted in a timely manner
• Participate in quarterly team meetings
• Contribute to service improvement inititatives
• Ensure patients receive the information and advice required according to their tretament and diagnosis and to make an informed decision about their ongoing care
• Ensure care is at all times compassionate and sensitive and takes into account of individual patient needs and preferences
• Particpate in specialist clinics as required
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies and protocols

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed description of responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity please contact the Colposcopy Service via the Trust switchboard on

01279 444455

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree in health-related subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience at band 5
• Supervising and assessing in a clinical setting
• Significant experience collaborating as part of the MDT

Desirable

• Experience of acting up in a team leader role
• Workforce planning
• Worked as clinical nurse specialist in Specialist Service
• Relevant training and experience in Gynaecology
• Experience working in Colposcopy/Hysteroscopy services in the past
• Guideline, SOP and patient literature 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

The FDS Coordinator will actively manage the administrative processes attached to suspected prostate cancer patient pathways, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for both the multidisciplinary team and patients, in order to deliver a high-quality administration service, a positive patient experience, and excellent customer service.

• Provide an efficient and effective administrative service to a multidisciplinary team.
• Actively manage administrative processes and coordinate care associated with patient pathways, including validation, bookings and solving queries that arise.
• Ensure access and quality targets are met, identifying potential delays and escalating this to the operational management team.
• Provide patients with a primary point of contact between the multidisciplinary team and their colleagues, patients, relatives and GPs, providing relevant information and assisting with queries.

Main duties of the job

• To collect and provide good clinical and care pathway data and information management, for use by MDTs and to meet Trust audit requirements.
• To work across the Trust and Networks - liaising with MDT teams and colleagues at all levels, to ensure the timely care of patients.
• To achieve Cancer Waiting Time targets
• To ensure timely delivery of care through tracking and navigating patients along the care pathway.
• Ensure access and quality targets are met, identifying potential delays and escalating this to a team leader or supervisor
• To achieve high quality service, through the Peer Review.
• This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To register suspected gynaecology cancer patients on Somerset, and track along the care pathway using Alex Health IT system.
2. Manage appointments for patients, in accordance with the Trust’s Elective Access policy. Where this is not possible (i.e. due to capacity issues or patient choice), escalate and take ownership for managing the issue with support from the operational management team.
3. Provide patients with a primary point of contact between the multidisciplinary team and their colleagues, patients, relatives and GPs, providing relevant information and assisting with queries.
4. Manage and answer telephone queries related to the service in a courteous and prompt manner.
5. Ensure any onco-alert queries are actioned in a timely manner by updating the escalation sheet and managing clinic utilization for Colposcopy/Hysteroscopy & Rapid Access..
6. Resolve complex queries, using analysis, experience and judgement to determine when to pass the caller on to a member of the clinical team, or when to escalate the call to a senior colleague. Where calls are passed on, ensure that the caller is reassured regarding expected response times and has further contact details if necessary.
7. Act as a point of contact for the department or specialty, dealing with queries from stakeholders and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members or departments as required.
8. Ensure administrative teams are responding to e-mail queries, monitoring, managing and triaging email correspondence through generic inboxes and message pool/patient portal.
9. Managing daily admin huddles and provide updates to operational management team.
10. Deal with stressful situations that may arise when dealing with patients who are anxious or distressed, or where there are barriers to understanding, using tact, diplomacy and empathy at all times and in line with Trust values.
11. Use developed communication skills in order to deal with patient concerns or complaints with empathy and understanding, finding a solution that assures the patient.
12. Identify potential delays or issues with a patient pathway or potential breaches, and take preventative steps to avoid these, i.e. chasing diagnostic reviews, escalating pending results of tests and capacity issues.
13. Proactively monitor the patient pathway in order to ensure that all elements of a patient’s care are arranged appropriately, and in a timely manner.
14. Identify areas for improvement and development in office procedures, develop and implement new systems to support service development.
15. Attend weekly cancer PTL along with the Assistant Service Delivery Manager/Service Delivery Manager & MDT Coordinator.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalate experience

Desirable

• Medical terminology
• Demonstrable evidence of IT qualifications/training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient pathway navigation and escalation
• Experience of retrieving, collating and processing information
• Working within a health care setting

Desirable

• Working as an MDT tracker or coordinator

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

The post holder will provide efficient, effective and flexible administrative and administrative support across the Women's Health Service. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the role will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by undertaking a wide range of administrative duties and providing cross-cover across Women's Health services as required.

The post holder will work across a variety of outpatient and inpatient areas, including Antenatal Clinic, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Rapid Access Gynaecology Clinics, Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), Antenatal/postnatal Wards and other Women's Health services. The role will involve providing reception cover, managing patient appointments, maintaining accurate records, processing referrals, handling telephone enquiries and supporting the day-to-day operational running of the service.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to provide administrative support where service demand requires, ensuring continuity of service during periods of annual leave, sickness absence, vacancies and peak activity. They will act as a first point of contact for patients, relatives and healthcare professionals, providing a professional, courteous and sensitive service at all times.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing reception and administrative support across all Women's Health services.
• Booking, cancelling and rescheduling patient appointments using Trust systems.
• Managing patient records and ensuring information is accurately entered onto electronic systems (Alex Health/Somerset/Infoflex etc).
• Processing referrals, clinic outcomes, correspondence and scanning documentation.
• Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients, relatives and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting Antenatal, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Rapid Access Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Unit and antenatal/postnatal Ward services.
• Assisting with clinic preparation, appointment management and patient pathway administration.
• Maintaining confidentiality and complying with Trust policies, procedures and information governance requirements.
• Providing cross-cover and administrative support throughout Women's Health Services as required to maintain safe and effective service delivery.

The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues to ensure that Women's Health services operate efficiently and provide a positive patient experience.

Any other clerical duties within the Women’s Health Unit as required by the Assistant Service Delivery Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Family and Womens Health Services to ensure the smooth running of the Department.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to serve the communities of West Essex, providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare services. As part of the national Neighbourhood Health Programme, we are transforming the way care is delivered by working closely with health, social care, local authority, and voluntary sector partners to provide more joined-up, proactive care closer to home.

Women's Health Services at PAHT provide a wide range of specialist services, including Antenatal Care, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Rapid Access Gynaecology Clinics, Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), Antenatal/postnatal Inpatient Services, and Cancer Pathway Support. Our dedicated teams work together to deliver excellent patient-centred care in a supportive and compassionate environment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and supported. We offer flexible working opportunities, access to learning and development programmes, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Join our Women's Health team and play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care for women and their families across West Essex.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths, English GCSE grade 4 or above

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• IT literate
• Good Communication 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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience delivering training within a digital, IT, healthcare or learning environment.
• Experience supporting users to develop new skills and confidence in digital systems.
• Strong communication, presentation and customer service skills.
• Experience creating or updating learning materials and user guidance.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to supporting learning and change.
• The ability to organise and prioritise workloads while maintaining high standards of customer service.

- Advert may close early if sufficient applicants received.

For an information discussion contact Jamie Coates, Assistant Director of People Development and Innovation via [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level and/or equivalent level of experience in people/ HR related role
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Trainer Accreditation Programme Certificate (TAP Institute of IT Training)
• Microsoft Office qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience delivering instructional training on complex clinical and electronic health record systems
• Experience delivering training, coaching or user support within a digital, IT or learning environment
• Experience supporting users to develop digital skills and confidence
• Experience delivering training to groups and individuals using a range of learning methods
• Experience producing or updating training materials, user guides or digital resources
• Experience responding to user queries and providing customer-focused support
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience organising and prioritising own workload to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience supporting implementation or rollout of digital systems
• Experience supporting implementation or rollout of digital systems

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Fixed term end date - 31/03/2027

Job overview

• To participate in the professional provision of Pharmacy Services to the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and other organisations to which the pharmacy department provides a service.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Pharmacy team to provide an effective and professional pharmacy service in the:
• • Pharmacy Dispensary
  • Clinical Pharmacy at Ward Level
  • Medicines Information
  • Pharmacy Technical Services
• To undergo peer review and competency-based assessment to ensure required standards of service are met.
• To be involved in specified project or group work

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Identify, select dispense and distribute drugs for in and out patients prescriptions.
• Identify dispense and distribute pharmaceutical items including Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and extemporaneously prepared products to wards and departments throughout the Trust according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Take part in patient counselling and provide information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff.
• Supervise and or check the dispensing of prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Carry out reception duties, involving dealing with patients, relatives and all grades of healthcare workers.
• Deal with telephone enquiries and handle prescription charges.
• Use the computer systems to track prescriptions.

• Monitor statutory and local regulations regarding the storage, control and administration of medicines, including ward controlled drug checks.
• To open and close the pharmacy dispensary.
• To clinically screen prescriptions to ensure safe, effective and economic use of drugs and to resolve prescribing problems.
• To ensure that ‘to follow’ items are dealt with according to the SOP.
• Operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NHS/Hospital experience

Experience

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Understanding the importance of monitoring quality of service
• Knowledge and understanding of medicine legislation
• Awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice
• Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
• Able to effectively work with Medical Staff and other Healthcare Professionals
• Ability to influence prescribing and dispensing practice/policy to promote pharmaceutical care
• Ability to follow procedures accurately
• Effective customer service skills able to work to meet the needs of the customers of the department and meet the standards of the Trust Code of Conduct at all times

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the St Margaret’s site in Epping which offers further CT, X-ray, MRI and Ultrasound services.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Radiographer to join our progressive and supportive Imaging Department. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of highquality diagnostic radiography services across a range of clinical areas, supporting a 24/7 imaging model (including weekends, nigh shifts and evenings).

You will work across multiple modalities and locations, including:

• General Xray
• A&E / Trauma Imaging
• Mobile Radiography
• Theatres
• CT (with full training provided)

Sites include: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Herts and Essex Hospital, and St Margaret’s Hospital.

Comprehensive training will be provided in CT, including the preparation of patients for CT Colonography. Staff with a particular interest will have the opportunity to develop further in advanced CT imaging, including Cardiac CT.

The Trust is committed to supporting continuous professional development and offers clear pathways for clinical and career progression within a friendly and forwardthinking team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Radiographer
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in relevant field
• PACS and/or IT qualifications
• IV Cannulation training

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience as a student or employee
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Experience performing mobile and theatre radiography
• Basic CT experience (placement exposure acceptable)
• Experience working with RIS/PACS

Desirable

• Experience working in a busy acute hospital
• Experience in A&E / Trauma imaging
• Experience working in a busy acute hospital
• Experience in A&E / Trauma imaging

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job overview

To support patients during ultrasound examinations, and to assist the other imaging assistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patient’s needs come first. To book patients for ultrasound examinations into the relevant ultrasound room diaries as required and to provide training into how to do this for junior RDAs. This is a rotational role through obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound.

• Post will close early if max numbers reached.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols
• To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation
• To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times
• To work as part of a team
• To work with minimal supervision
• To support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs
• To plan and prioritise own workload
• To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within contracted hours
• To be pro-active in own self-development
• To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination
• To attend all mandatory training
• To report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policy
• To care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements
• To develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements prior and during examinations
• Ensure all rooms are cleaned and stocked 7-days a week.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To check stock levels as part of the departmental weekly stock checks, document this and report low stock levels to the relevant senior manager
• To communicate with a broad range of patients prior to examination. This may include patients whose first language is not English or those who have difficulty understanding due to their medical condition
• To be able to deal with many, often conflicting, demands on attention at the same time, while remaining focused on current task
• To understand and comply with legislative obligation, including Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, local radiation rules, departmental and Trust policies
• To carry out other duties as requested by any member of the senior management team
• To undergo an annual performance appraisal and review, whereby future objectives are identified and actioned
• To always present a professional front while on duty and be an ambassador for the profession and the department
• Coordinate the arrival and departure of patients to and from the relevant departments
• To assist in the manual handling of patients moving to and from the scanning rooms, in line with trust manual handling policies
• To train and mentor junior staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent experience
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent experience
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience with difficult and challenging situations
• Experience with difficult and challenging situations

Desirable

• NHS experience as healthcare support worker
• Experience with mentoring and training
• Experience working in ultrasound

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts. Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both. Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care.

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Job overview

The post holder will work in all areas of the Maternity Service and is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, for mothers/parents and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, ensuring liaison with all relevant agencies.

This post is a transition post from training to practice, which will enable the post holder to obtain the required experience in clinical midwifery practice to successfully achieve the required competences that are essential to move through to a Band 6 role. In order to support this transition, the post holder will be supported through a twelve-month preceptorship programme by experienced midwives in each location.

They will maintain correct documentation in accordance with NMC Midwives Rules and Code of Practice.

The post holder will work in a variety of settings, undertake homebirth or hospital birth and work towards and maintain competencies for adult and neonatal resuscitation, suturing, cannulation and venepuncture as appropriate. In addition, they will take responsibility for a clinical area or workload in the absence of a more senior midwife; maintaining skills in all aspects of midwifery care on a rotational basis.

The post holder will provide a full range of health education, social care and advice to childbearing women/people; liaising with multi-disciplinary/agency groups to continually improve maternity care for childbearing women/people and their families, being responsive to the needs and obtain user views as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• To be accountable for her/his midwifery practice, which must always be in accordance with: -

The NMC Code - (2015)

NMC – Standards of proficiency for Midwives (2019)

The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Trust policies, procedures and philosophy of care.

• To maintain professional development in accordance with the NMC Rules.

• To proactively contribute to the implementation, delivery and maintenance of a Continuity of Care model provision as recommended as part of the Better Births report, and as per government initiative to improve birth outcomes for mothers and their babies.

• Maintain the records required by statute.

• Act as the professional lead for low risk women/people, promoting the normal birthing process.

• Work in partnership with other professional colleagues to care for women/people with complex needs.

• Maintain a professional, approachable disposition at all times with all members of staff, patients and their visitors.

• Deliver culturally competent midwifery care.

• To provide or support the delivery of Continuity of Carer to mothers/parents, babies & their families, as required by the needs of the service.

• Take and record histories of health, social and psychological factors, including full clinical assessments to determine individual health status.

• Work collaboratively with women/people, respecting their right to make informed decisions about their care, seeking informed consent prior to, for example, procedures, treatment, screening.

• Plan and deliver evidence-based midwifery care in partnership with the women/people.

• Provide a supportive relationship, acting as an advocate for women/people and their families at all times.

• Be competent after training and assessment to use medical devices necessary to deliver care, to monitor and make diagnosis.

• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout pregnancy and birth.

• Promote breast feeding and give support to improve health outcomes in the short and long term for both mother and baby. Give support to all women/people irrespective of their choice of method of feeding.

• Provide care to bereaved patients and their relatives, breaking bad news and support other staff as necessary.

• Be responsible for transferring care of women/people and babies across primary and secondary care settings and across professions, e.g., to midwife, health visitor, General Practitioner, Obstetrician, Paediatrician.

• Participate in in-service training and audit to maintain professional requirements and develop practice.

• Ensure that the giving and taking of reports is used to communicate with all members of the team, particularly regarding changes in patients and their progress.

• Be a resource to learners during their allocation to the Midwifery Department and to be actively involved in the teaching of student midwives and unqualified staff.

• Be aware of Safeguarding policies and procedures and take appropriate action to safeguard children.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Satisfactory DBS / OH Clearance
• BSc Midwifery Degree
• Registered NMC Midwife

Experience

Essential

• Undertaken a Higher Education Training Programme in Midwifery

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to develop their clinical and leadership skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.

Working as an autonomous practitioner within our MDT, you will provide high-quality, person-centred OT assessment and intervention to patients with a range of complex needs.

We are committed to supporting the professional development and well being of our staff. You will receive clinical supervision and support, weekly IST and CPD funding/opportunities.

Rotations are 9 months in length and include Care of the Elderly, Critical Care & Surgery, Acute Medicine, Orthopaedics (elective and trauma), ED and Frailty, Palliative Care as well as community rotations with our partners in EPUT.

Main duties of the job

• To have a major role in the advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have acute, complex and/or chronic presentations, provide functional assessment and deliver individualised treatment plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health.
• To undertake a leading role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service provided to inpatients on many wards, by the medical/surgical team on a daily basis.
• To deputise where necessary for team lead Occupational Therapist. Responsible for the clinical development of the service within the speciality, and provide day to day management of more junior staff, including Band 5 Occupational Therapists and assistants.
• To work with community teams, for onward referral for patients being discharged home, to facilitate a safe and timely discharge.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details. We welcome visits or informal discussions about the role. Please get in touch with Katie Silk (head of therapies) via email - [email protected] or on

01279827199.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSC in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Membership of specialist section groups within the Royal College of Occupational Therapy, or other groups relevant to workplace

Experience

Essential

• Adherence to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy code of ethics and professional conduct, RCOT and HCPC guidelines
• To use specialist knowledge to inform practice, and policy/service developments as applicable. Information not exclusively NHS Long term plan, and NICE, RCP and RCOT guidelines
• At least one year working as an Occupational Therapist within a comparable setting
• To be able to critically examine and evaluate own performance within the work setting, initiate change to working practice and demonstrate integration of newly acquired knowledge into practice

Desirable

• At least two years experience working as an Occupational Therapist within a comparable setting
• Experience as practice educator to OT students and/or supervision of more junior OT staff

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced manager who can bring enthusiasm and energy to the assistant service manager role within Obstetrics & Gynaecology on a 6 month secondment.

The Assistant Service Manager will work closely with the Service Delivery Manager and Service Manager to provide a highly effective and efficient service delivery.

You will have an operational lead role for all administrative functions with additional responsibilities, working under the direction of the Service Delivery Manager.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Assistant Delivery Manager assists the Service Delivery Manager/ Service Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the services/ specialities, to deliver high quality patient services within the resources available. Working under the supervision of the Service Delivery Manager/ Service Manager, this role will have a strong operational focus providing support for day-to-day management and administration of services/specialities and deputising for the Service Manager/ Service Delivery Manager.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate diploma level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Senior experience of office management
• Experience of supervising staff and developing staff potential
• Experience of handling complaints
• Experience of working in health service in a line management capacity
• Experience of working with and dealing with the general public.
• Experience of team working and building & maintaining effective working relationships in a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable

• Experience of managing NHS waiting lists and tracking of patient tracking lists in the NHS
• Experience of booking patient appointments in the NHS
• Experience of managing a budget

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The majority of your clinical time will be allocated to critical care unit under supervision of critical care consultant but will be required to participate in on-call rota with indirect supervision of consultant. In these circumstances the on-call critical care consultant will be available for advice and assistance if necessary. Experienced Doctors may occasionally be required to shadow, supervise and support new core trainees or specialty trainees as part of their on-call commitment but the on-call duties are for Intensive Care.

The post holder may be involved in teaching and supervision of other doctors and medical students, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

The post holder will be expected to engage in the departments full shift pattern with prospective cover for annual leave and study leave. The full-time post is for 10-13 PAs per week depending on the agreed job plan.

The department works very closely with department of Anaesthesia and shares on-call doctors from Anaesthesia department. All rotas are EWTD compliant in line with the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and 2019 amendments to this contract.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with licence to practise
• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• APLS/PALS/ALS/ATLS
• FRCA or FFICM or EDIC or equivalent
• Studying for EDIC/FFICM

Experience

Essential

• Broad and relevant clinical experience in the specialty, with a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience with Critical Care
• Experience in teaching and supervising resident doctors and medical students
• At least 1 year of Anaesthetics or Intensive Care Medicine training in the UK although there can be some flexibility for experienced candidates from abroad
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement

Desirable

• Experience in service development or redesign
• ALS or EPALS Instructor
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals; involvement in clinical research or trials
• Previous experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward / department 3
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the ward / department on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patient’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate • To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and treatment delivered.
• To act as a mentor to junior staff members, responsible for orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses in conjunction with the departmental manager and relevant practice education team.
• To act as a preceptor, responsible for completing competency documents for junior staff within agreed timeframes .
• To act as a practice supervisor and practice assessor to nursing students undertaking further education as requested and required. Ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills.
• To contribute to the wider educational activities within the directorate – ensuring attendance at and contributing to the delivery of educational activities within the directorate • To promote and encourage the application of research and evidence based practice.
• To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate.
• To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised appropriately 4 .
• To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the ward manager to keep within agreed resources • To assist with the ongoing organisation of the ward / department, co-ordinating activities of the clinical area.
• To liaise with the MDT, Bed managers and site managers to ensure optimal bed usage at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge if patients.
• To act as a team leader to an identified group of staff, monitoring and documenting the development of their clinical skills .
• To develop own skills in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance manager as determined by the line manager.
• To actively support the process of patient safety and quality – ensuring incidents are reported appropriately and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff .
• To make a positive contribution to service development affecting the clinical area and positively influence others to adapt to change .
• To actively promote patient experience, assisting in resolving (informal) complaints and supporting the ward / departmental manager to investigate formal complaint.
• To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence.
• To keep up to date with NMC, Trust and directorate values and adhere to these at all times.
• To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team operating in the directorate .
• To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational needs and clinical training needs in conjunction with the ward / department manager .
• Participate in own individual performance review and after suitable training to be responsible for undertaking for own team of staff.
• To ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain revalidation requirements and ensure own mandatory training certificates are current.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
• Evidence of continued professional studies related to area of speciality
• Teaching qualification such as practice assessor or mentorship

Desirable

• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
• Leadership courses
• Minimum standard ILS competent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate clinical expertise relevant to area
• Demonstrate interest and commitment to the professional development of others
• Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and self
• Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment
• Awareness and understanding of current health issues and in particular demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS long term plan and other recent initiatives

Desirable

• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
• An understanding of HR processes and issues pertaining to staff management
• An understanding of nursing issues in relation to finance management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To be fully involved in the development of costing and pricing models as the Trust moves into a demanding environment together with support for the realisation of benefits and clinical efficiencies from new capital projects and other areas.

To be responsible for ensuring that all specialty SLAs are signed off in accordance with Trust policy and that all recharges both inward and outward are robustly managed.

To be responsible for the setting of the specialty Budgets in consultation with the FBP and Budget Holders.

To be fully involved in financial planning including the identifying cost pressures and opportunities to reallocate budgets alongside the specialty General Managers. To ensure that income opportunities are maximised.

To develop, with the specialty clinical and operational managers, Patient, Quality and Productivity (PQP) initiatives and to be responsible for monitoring performance and delivery against these programmes.

To provide expert and specialist knowledge and be responsible for the continued implementation and development of the Trust Payment by Results (PbR) and Agenda for Change (AfC) policies and any other DOH initiatives.

Assist with the development and implementation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) and Patient Level Costing (PLiCs) within the division.

To be responsible for ensuring that the Specialty are educated and informed as to the potential income consequences of activity plans and that outcomes are communicated as appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist the Finance Business Partners in the provision of a complete professional financial service to each division, including preparation of consolidated financial monthly performance reports, forecasts, analysing trends and variances in accordance with the Trust monthly financial timetable.

• To be responsible for the maintenance of strong financial controls in the allocated Specialty in line with Trust SFI for both expenditure and WTE. To provide training and guidance to Budget Holders in budgetary management and the maintenance of the Trust Budget Management Policy and SFI and SO compliance. To advise on best practice for procurement to ensure efficiency. To include responsibility for the specialty budget management training.

• To ensure that all specialty income sources are identified and income agreements for SLA’s salary recharges etc are signed off in accordance with Trust policy and timetables.

• To support the Finance Business Partners in applying the costing and pricing system to SLA’s, financial appraisal and business planning and be responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the specialty costing and pricing systems.

• To be responsible for the development and implementation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) within the Specialty, in consultation with the Finance Business Partners and the Trust’s Income & Commissioning Team.

• To have responsibility to undertake periodic reviews of the financial controls within the Directorate and prepare reports and risk assessments based on information gathered.

• To meet regularly with specialty Budget Holders and to provide information and analysis to them. In addition to support the communication of information between them and the specialty management accountants and other departments within Finance.

• To be responsible for the financial planning and implementation to achieve the objectives in the Trust and specialty Annual Plan and to take responsibility for specific projects e.g. business cases for benefits realisation and budget setting for the Specialty. To be responsible for the financial planning to identify the specialty efficiency initiatives and to agree this framework with the specialty Boards. To ensure timely monitoring and reporting for these programmes against the agreed plan.

• To be responsible for the financial planning to enable the Specialty to implement major capital developments and realising benefits arising from these investments and the planning and costing for the specialty capital bids. To prepare costing models and business cases for proposed developments and projects within the agreed timetable.

• To take overall responsibility for providing a full financial advice service to a department of the specialty.

• To support the Finance Business Partners in financial training and accreditation of Budget Holders in line with Trust approved policy.

• To prepare costing models for proposed developments and projects applications within the agreed timetable.

• To resolve queries from Finance, Budget Holders and other Internal and External staff regarding financial management matters with minimal supervision.

• To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act with regard to the confidentiality of personal information and patient confidentiality.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in light of changing circumstances.

The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different locations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Part qualified (intermediate \ finalist) CCAB (Consultancy Committee of Accountancy Bodies) Qualification or CIMA with up to date membership or actively studying towards a professional qualification
• Educated to Degree Level (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Experience at a mid-level of NHS finance
• Experience of working within an Acute Hospital Trust

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking and implementing change
• Experience of leading and working in a team

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Kao Park

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure implementation of evidence-based practice and national critical care standards

• Lead the translation of current evidence, national guidelines, and best practice recommendations into clinical care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with national critical care standards, professional frameworks, and local policies.
• Promote the use of research findings and quality improvement methodologies to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitor adherence to clinical protocols and ensure care is delivered consistently across the service.
• Champion innovation and encourage staff participation in evidence-based practice initiatives.

Lead management of complex and deteriorating patients

• Support clinical teams in the assessment, management, and escalation of critically ill patients with complex needs.
• Ensure timely intervention and effective multidisciplinary collaboration during clinical emergencies.
• Provide expert clinical input for patients requiring advanced organ support and specialist interventions.
• Facilitate decision-making regarding patient admission, transfer, escalation, and end-of-life care.
• Support staff in managing ethical, legal, and professional issues associated with critical care delivery.

Promote patient safety initiatives and learning from incidents

• Lead the development and implementation of patient safety strategies within the unit.
• Foster a culture of openness and learning where incidents, near misses, and concerns are reported and addressed effectively.
• Analyse patient safety data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure dissemination of lessons learned from incidents and implementation of preventive actions.
• Support the development of human factors awareness and safety-focused behaviours amongst staff.

Lead mortality reviews, quality improvement programmes, and implementation of recommendations

• Coordinate and contribute to mortality reviews and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Lead quality improvement projects designed to enhance patient safety, experience, and outcomes.
• Analyse clinical outcomes and benchmark performance against national standards.
• Develop and implement action plans arising from audits, reviews, and quality assessments.
• Monitor progress against improvement objectives and report outcomes to senior management and governance groups.

Maintain oversight of patient flow, capacity management and escalation processes

• Ensure effective management of critical care capacity and patient throughput.
• Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer decisions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor bed occupancy, staffing levels, and patient acuity to ensure safe service delivery.
• Escalate capacity pressures and operational risks appropriately through Trust escalation processes.
• Work closely with site management teams to optimise patient flow across the organisation.

Operational Management

Lead the day-to-day operational management of the Critical Care Unit

• Provide overall operational leadership for the unit ensuring safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.
• Coordinate workforce, equipment, and clinical resources to meet service demands.
• Ensure operational objectives and performance targets are achieved.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Support service resilience through effective contingency and business continuity planning.

Full JD attached to vacancy.

This is an outline job description designed to give an overview of the responsibilities of the post. The post holder will be expected to be flexible to respond to change and organisational need. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the Trust as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
• Completion of 60 credit critical care course
• Completion of Step 1, 2 and 3 critical care competencies
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Completion of Step 4 critical care competency
• Leadership and mentorship courses

Desirable

• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan care and evaluate care for a variety of patients
• Recent post registration experience within a similar clinical setting
• Experience within critical care setting

Desirable

• Previous experience working in acute ward setting
• Experience of supervising 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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Apply clinical criteria to the management of our DMARD and Biologic patients.
• Responsible for booking of DMARD and Biologic patients requiring clinician review or infusions.
• Oversee the end to end pathway, using the system to inform, for our patients on DMARDs and Biologics.
• Use Alex Health as required to progress pathways for patients including creating encounters.
• To work with the wider clinical team to progress prescriptions and medication for patients.
• Complete, where required, weight and BP checks for the patients as part of their clinical pathway.
• Named contact point, liaising with patients and relatives, as well as medical representatives, GPs/other hospitals, nursing staff, Rheumatology team and support services to ensure that appointments are appropriately planned and managed. This can be face-to-face in clinics or over the telephone.
• To provide advice to patients in matters relating to their appointments, and with regard to their position on the waiting list.
• To deal with enquiries from all service users in a helpful, courteous and diplomatic manner.
• To ensure a high standard of Customer Service is provided at all times in relation to booking complex appointments with patients.
• Required to identify, resolve and pre-empt any situation that may result in a breach of access targets. Regularly analyze waiting list information to ensure compliance within national waiting time standards.
• To ensure all patient admission information is recorded on Alex Health / DAWN and CRIS in a timely manner so the same information is reflected on systems simultaneously.
• To work with all relevant members of Multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all available re lists/ clinics are utilized to maximum potential, including replacing short-notice cancellations and identification of vacant sessions that may be used by alternative Doctors/ Pharmacists, Clinical Nurse Specialists as required.
• Analysis of information regarding waiting lists and identify requirement for additional capacity and flag to relevant operational team / Chief Pharmacist/ CNS for Rheumatology in a timely manner to ensure that patients are treated within Access Policy and government waiting time standards.
• Responsible for ensuring information regarding patients' special needs and/or co morbidities are documented and communicated to relevant wards/departments i.e. Transport or stretcher patient.
• To communicate all changes to relevant personnel.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has achieved the Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent level of knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Has completed a minimum of two years as a Health Care Assistant
• Experience of working with patients and providing information regarding their appointments or treatment plan

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology appropriate to Rheumatology
• Experience of working with DAWN

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

The post is suited to a motivated registered nurse with at least two years post registration experience who is interested in developing or applying their research delivery skills in a dynamic NHS environment. Current or previous research experience and GCP training is desirable, although the successful candidate will be supported to develop the knowledge and confidence required to deliver research safely and effectively.

The role contributes to the wider organisation by helping to embed research as part of everyday clinical practice and supporting PAHT's ambition to improve patient outcomes, experience and access to innovative care. By delivering clinical research studies efficiently and to a high standard, the post supports Trust wide research performance, strengthens relationships with clinical specialties and external partners, and contributes to the Trust's reputation as an organisation that actively supports research, innovation and continuous improvement. The post also supports organisational sustainability by contributing to research activity, income generation, workforce development and the delivery of high quality, evidence based care across services.

The successful candidate will demonstrate PAHT's values of Patient at Heart, Everyday Excellence and Creative Collaboration by placing patients and carers at the centre of research delivery, maintaining high standards of clinical and research practice, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to safe, ethical and high quality clinical research.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of clinical trials and research studies across PAHT
• Screening, recruitment and supporting the informed consent process
• Participant care, safety and experience
• Study visit coordination and performing protocol specific assessments
• Completion of source documentation, case report forms and audit ready records
• Safety reporting for adverse events and serious adverse events
• Collaborative working with PI's, clinical teams, trial Sponsors and external partners
• Contributing to recruitment targets and NIHR study set-up and delivery metrics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a Trust-wide role requiring flexibility to support research activity across multiple specialties and hospital sites. The post holder will work within the East of England Regional Research Delivery Network (EoE RRDN), which forms part of the NIHR Research Delivery Network and supports the delivery of health and care research across England. The role involves assessing and managing patients participating in clinical studies, recruiting and educating participants, monitoring their progress, collecting accurate data, and working closely with research teams and multidisciplinary colleagues. The post holder is expected to maintain a thorough understanding of study protocols and ensure compliance with local, national and international research regulations.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will identify eligible patients for research studies using study-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and will manage an individual caseload of research participants. The role includes attending multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical sessions to support screening and recruitment activities while providing specialist research advice to clinical colleagues. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records and undertake both routine and protocol-specific assessments, including venepuncture, ECGs, vital signs monitoring, drug administration and other study-related procedures. Responsibilities also include reporting adverse events within required timelines, coordinating the day-to-day care of research participants, managing study data in accordance with approved protocols, and acting as a key point of contact for patients throughout their participation in research.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will identify eligible patients for research studies using study-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and will manage an individual caseload of research participants. The role includes attending multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical sessions to support screening and recruitment activities while providing specialist research advice to clinical colleagues. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records and undertake both routine and protocol-specific assessments, including venepuncture, ECGs, vital signs monitoring, drug administration and other study-related procedures. Responsibilities also include reporting adverse events within required timelines, coordinating the day-to-day care of research participants, managing study data in accordance with approved protocols, and acting as a key point of contact for patients throughout their participation in research.

The post holder will contribute to the management and delivery of the local clinical research portfolio, ensuring that all studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and research governance requirements. They will support the informed consent process by providing clear and comprehensive information to potential participants, enabling them to make informed decisions about research participation. The role involves working closely with sponsors, Clinical Research Associates, monitors and other stakeholders, providing study progress information as required. Responsibilities include maintaining Trial Master Files, managing study documentation, identifying and addressing recruitment challenges, supporting colleagues during periods of absence, completing feasibility assessments and expressions of interest, contributing to resource planning, maintaining accurate recruitment data and ensuring completed studies are archived appropriately in accordance with local requirements.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse must ensure that study-specific systems and technology are suitable for local use and that all equipment required for research activity is appropriately calibrated and complies with study and local standards. The post holder is responsible for completing all relevant training before using any study-specific technology or equipment.

The post holder will work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and the NMC Code, maintaining high standards of patient care and safety at all times. They will contribute to the continuous improvement of services across the Trust, uphold patient confidentiality, and ensure that patient and public feedback is appropriately sought, escalated and acted upon. The role also includes supporting complaints processes in accordance with Trust policy.

The role requires effective use of information technology and standard office equipment, alongside a high level of accuracy in documentation and data management. The post holder must be able to travel between Trust sites and may occasionally undertake home visits where required by study protocols. The position demands sustained concentration, the ability to manage competing priorities and resilience in responding to interruptions and changing workloads.

The post holder will regularly encounter situations requiring tact, diplomacy and emotional resilience. They must be able to respond professionally and sensitively to complex or emotionally demanding circumstances that may arise during the course of their duties.

* Post may close is maximum candidates reached *

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post holder will be a level 1 registered nurse
• Maintain professional development keeping up to date with current
• practice and NMC Revalidation requirements

Desirable

• The post holder will have a post graduate degree/masters or equivalent
• experience
• The post holder will have GCP training

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post qualification/registration experience

Desirable

• Current/previous research 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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the specialist nursing and midwifery team within the acute Gynaecology service at PAHT. The role supports delivery of care to service users experiencing acute Gynaecology symptoms and pregnant people with complications of early pregnancy as part of the Same Day Emergency Care pathway. The post holder will work closely with medical colleagues and the main ultrasound department as well as the wider Trust to ensure service users receive timely, compassionate and person centered care.

There is a requirement for the postholder to support the Consultant team in delivery of the Pregnancy Choices service on a rotational basis.

The post is offered part time for 22.5 hours a week.

Suitable for either a registered nurse or midwife

The post is not eligible for Sponsorship due to part-time hours

Main duties of the job

• Deliver hands on patient care to service users referred to the acute Gynaecology service
• Triage patients referred to the acute Gynaecology service via telephone and face to face and independently initiate an appropriate plan of care
• Liaise with medical colleagues to facilitate appropriate and timely review where required
• Liaise with relevant professionals across the Trust to facilitate appropriate and timely care
• Review, record and discuss results with patients and their ongoing treatement plan
• Provide support to the Pregnancy Choices Service
• Provide support to students and clinicians receiving training within the unit
• Ensure completion of documentation and discharge summaries for GPs
• Participate in quarterly team meetings
• Contribute to service improvement inititatives
• Ensure patients receive the information and advice required according to their diagnosis and to make an informed decision about their ongoing care
• Ensure care is at all times compassionate and sensitive and takes into account of individual patient needs and preferences
• Particpate in specialist clinics as required
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies and protocols

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

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