Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible in the care of post op patients in the Main Recovery and Day Theatre Recovery. The role includes:

Airway management

Pain management.

Management of PONV

Maintaining patients homeostasis.

Drug and IV fluid administration.

IV cannulation.

Hygiene and wound management.

Management of arterial line.

PCA / nerve catheter / epidural prescription and management

Temperature management.

Safe transfer of patients to wards and critical care.

Care of Level 2 (HDU) patients.

Care of paediatric patients.

Responsible for assisting anaesthetist in the Pain List which could involve wearing of lead apron.

Documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified ODP with HCPC registration or Qualified Nurse with NMC registration and relevant anaesthetic course

Desirable

• Mentorship course or willingness to undertake training within three months of appointment

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 years' experience working medicine or surgery at Band 5 level

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, problem solve and prioritise
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management
• Computer literate

personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work full 24/7 shift patterns (days, nights and weekends) according to service needs
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanour in pressurised or stressful situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

London

SE184QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Good general education
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Previous experience in nursing

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
• Completed Trust Support Worker Programme

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Good basic hygiene skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
• IT skills to basic level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full Job Description outlining the coreresponsibilities of the Health Care Assistant role.

You will thrive in this role if you are looking to develop your clinical career, have a passion for promoting health and wellbeing, and enjoy supporting patients with long-term conditions and preventative healthcare.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment requirements

Vaccinations: Evidence of Hepatitis B (x3), titre level and/or booster this is mandatory for this role, and MMR and Varicella status required. Support is available for those who are undecided about MMR and Varicella.

Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required at interview, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role

References: Two references required, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Employment history: Any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more must be declared.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Recent experience delivering direct patient care.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Urine testing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow clinical guidelines and protocols.
• BP checks.
• Pulse checks.
• Chaperoning duties.
• B12/Flu/Pneumococcal vaccinations.
• Health promotion.

Desirable

• ECG recording.
• EMIS or System1 experience.
• Wound care.
• Ear Syringing.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working within Primary or Secondary Care.
• Experience of data input, information gathering, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Basic IT knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of person-centred care.
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring, compassionate, and professional approach.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Adaptable and motivated to learn new skills.
• Confident supporting patients and colleagues.

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

Modality Partnership

Address

The Windmill Practice

Beaumont Street

NOTTINGHAM

NG2 4PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience in clinical coding, within an acute hospital setting
• National Clinical Coder Qualification (NCCQ)
• Clinical Coder Refresher Status is current

Desirable

• NHS Digital approved clinical coding auditor ort trainer qualification or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical coding experience in an acute NHS Trust post ACC qualification
• Experience of assigning ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes in a wide range of specialties
• Ability to relay highly complex information effectively to a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff groups

Desirable

• Experience in managing change

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Bank Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide Consultant-level anaesthetic care to patients undergoing elective procedures at The Bromsgrove Hospital.

You will have responsibility for delivering safe, effective and patient-centred anaesthetic care throughout the peri-operative pathway, working closely with Consultant Surgeons, nursing teams, theatre staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The role is suited to a Consultant Anaesthetist who values clinical autonomy, high standards of patient care and a collaborative approach to working.

• Provide Consultant-level anaesthetic services for elective surgical procedures.

• Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessment of patients and identify relevant medical or anaesthetic risks.

• Review patients' medical history, medications, investigations and relevant clinical information to determine suitability for anaesthesia.

• Develop appropriate, individualised anaesthetic plans in discussion with the patient and surgical team.

• Explain proposed anaesthetic techniques, risks and alternatives to patients and obtain appropriate consent.

• Deliver general, regional and/or other appropriate forms of anaesthesia within your scope of practice and clinical competence.

• Monitor patients appropriately throughout the peri-operative period and respond promptly to any changes in clinical condition.

• Provide appropriate post-operative anaesthetic care and support safe transfer to the recovery team.

• Recognise, manage and escalate anaesthetic complications or unexpected clinical situations appropriately.

• Work collaboratively with Consultant Surgeons, theatre practitioners, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Provide appropriate clinical advice and support to colleagues where required.

• Ensure clear, accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues throughout the patient journey.

• Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.

• Work within Optimised Care's policies, procedures and governance arrangements.

• Maintain professional standards in accordance with GMC requirements and relevant professional guidance.

• Maintain continuing professional development and clinical competence.

Patient safety and experience are central to the role.

The successful Consultant Anaesthetist will be expected to provide compassionate, professional and individualised care, ensuring patients understand their anaesthetic management and have the opportunity to raise questions or concerns.

You will be expected to:

• Put patient safety at the forefront of clinical decision-making.

• Treat every patient with dignity, respect and professionalism.

• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients and their families where appropriate.

• Identify and appropriately manage clinical risk.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with relevant information governance requirements.

• Ensure patients receive appropriate peri-operative information and support.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a smooth and coordinated patient journey.

Optimised Care is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.

The successful Consultant Anaesthetist will be expected to participate appropriately in the organisation's governance arrangements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

This includes:

• Working within agreed clinical policies and procedures.

• Maintaining accurate clinical records.

• Reporting and appropriately managing incidents and clinical concerns.

• Participating in relevant audit and quality improvement activity where required.

• Maintaining appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.

• Maintaining competence and undertaking relevant continuing professional development.

• Supporting the identification and management of clinical risks.

• Cooperating with relevant internal and external governance requirements.

You will work closely with:

• Consultant Surgeons

• Other Consultant Anaesthetists

• Theatre teams

• Recovery staff

• Nursing teams

• Clinical and operational management

• Other members of the multidisciplinary team

A collaborative approach is essential. You will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider clinical team.

This is a bank Consultant Anaesthetist position, providing flexibility around your existing professional commitments.

Sessions can be discussed according to service requirements and your availability, making the opportunity suitable for consultants working within NHS substantive roles, NHS locum roles, private practice or portfolio careers.

The intention is to develop a strong and reliable consultant network as Optimised Care continues to expand its surgical services.

The successful applicant will need to hold appropriate GMC registration and a licence to practise, with specialist registration in Anaesthetics or appropriate recognised specialist-level experience.

You will have current Consultant-level experience and be confident providing anaesthetic care within your clinical scope of practice, particularly within elective surgical pathways.

You will be expected to maintain appropriate professional indemnity arrangements, continuing professional development and clinical competence relevant to the work undertaken.

Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are important to the role.

The successful applicant will be required to provide appropriate evidence of professional registration, qualifications, experience and right to work as part of Optimised Care's credentialing and onboarding process.

All appointments will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment and clinical governance checks, which may include verification of:

• GMC registration and licence to practise.

• Specialist registration and qualifications.

• References and employment history.

• Professional indemnity arrangements.

• Identity and right to work.

• Relevant clinical experience.

• Occupational health requirements.

• DBS checks where applicable.

• Any other checks required as part of Optimised Care's clinical governance and practising privileges processes.

This is an opportunity to become part of a growing private healthcare provider with an expanding consultant network.

As a Bank Consultant Anaesthetist, you will benefit from:

• Flexible bank work around your existing commitments.

• A professional private hospital environment.

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Consultant Surgeons and clinical teams.

• A consultant-led approach to patient care.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• The opportunity to build a long-term relationship with Optimised Care.

• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our surgical services.

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality clinical care and providing an excellent patient experience.

You will be clinically confident, professional and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Whether you are looking to supplement an existing NHS role, expand your private practice or develop a portfolio career, this Bank Consultant Anaesthetist opportunity provides the flexibility to work with a growing healthcare provider while maintaining your existing commitments.

If you are an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist interested in flexible private hospital work, we would welcome your application and would be pleased to discuss the opportunity with you.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Specialist registration in Anaesthetics, or appropriate recognised specialist-level experience.
• Current experience working at Consultant level.
• Demonstrable experience providing anaesthetic care for elective surgery.
• Appropriate clinical competence relevant to the procedures undertaken at the hospital.
• Evidence of maintaining continuing professional development.
• Strong understanding of patient safety and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to make safe, evidence-based clinical decisions.
• Appropriate professional indemnity arrangements for the work undertaken.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a private hospital environment.
• Experience across a range of elective surgical specialties.
• Experience working across both NHS and private healthcare settings.
• Interest in developing a longer-term relationship with a growing private healthcare provider.
• Previous involvement in clinical audit, quality improvement or governance activity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

To be responsible and accountable for the complex assessment, diagnosisand treatment of new and existing patients with a wide variety of Podiatric complaints.

This includes diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders,vascular and neurological disorders, systemic diseases, chronic pathologies,emergency treatments, wound management, paediatrics, deformities, and nail and skin pathologies.You will be expected to treat a wide variety of patient groups including those with special needs, the housebound, children, the elderly adults, vulnerable groups and those from different cultural backgrounds with the possibility of communication barriers,

To demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of serious and high-risk pathologies, whilst keeping fully informed of current best practice and becoming involved with the development, updating and implementation of evidence based practice guidelines.

The provision, organisation and evaluation of highly specialised Podiatric care plans tailored to patients medical needs with regular review and the ability to identify and co-ordinate further interventions.

Make referrals to other specialists from within the department and outside,facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated.

To be aware and recognise the contribution of our assessment within thewhole health care package/profile

To undertake specialist diabetes and high-risk sessions for the assessmentand treatment of patients where duties will include:

Undertaking Diabetic foot assessments and diabetic foot management andeducation.

Working with challenging groups including those with mental healthproblems

Management of foot ulcersTo identify risk factors and to prioritise patients into risk categoriesTo arrange emergency admission into hospital when indicatedProviding emergency clinical and domiciliary careTo participate in department rotations through areas of clinical speciality, for example, Nail surgery, MSK and Acute rotations at our hospital sites.

To provide care in a variety of settings often involving the ability to work alone and independently, and also with the Podiatry team. Such settings will include (but is not limited to):Community Health Centres, Residential and Nursing Homes, Patients Homes

To be able and willing to work in some areas with high levels of socialdeprivation.

To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye coordinationrequiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, and a comprehensive knowledge base, for example, highly skilled debridement techniques for acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds.

To conduct local anaesthetic techniques and minor surgery procedureswithout assistance, with the ability to manage anaphylactic shock if required.

To be responsible for the professional day-to-day coordination andmanagement of patients caseloads and clinics. This will involve goodcommunication with other podiatrists and administrative staff to maintain good working relationships and communication.

To ensure Trust standards and policies are adhered to.

To be responsible for maintaining professional, accurate and comprehensive patient records using the S.O.A.P format, managing appointment systems and maintaining, monitoring and securing equipment, instruments, pharmacy and stock levels.

To contribute to the strategic development and improvement of existingservices and facilitate the instigation of new service development by working as part of an innovative team.

Participate in audit and service evaluation.

To be safely involved in the provision of Foot Health education andappropriate specialist advice sensitively to patients, relatives and careers, and to organise and participate in health promotion activities and training events to groups, colleagues, professionals and individuals.

To frequently prescribe and apply the application of technology formeasurement, monitoring and treatment using specialist complex equipment such as Gait analysis systems and Doppler ultrasound.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of treating high risk caseload
• Experience in assessing patients (medical, neurological and vascular status)
• Experience of domiciliary work
• Broad clinical experience in general Podiatry

Desirable

• Experience of working in a MDT Diabetic Foot Clinic
• Experience of treating MSK conditions
• Experience of minor surgery techniques

Skills

Essential

• Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills shown through quality of application submitted
• Commitment to continuous improvement of service

Desirable

• Interdisciplinary working skills
• Skills in supervising and training others
• Skills in clinical audit

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or a Diploma in Podiatry
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Relevant MSc
• Driving licence

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Artesian Podiatry Centre

94 Alscot Road

London

SE1 3GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main tasks and responsibilities are outlines in the job description, please read or contact for further details.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Recognised degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Educators course

Desirable

• Further postgraduate study in the form of courses, a taught masters programme or a research-based degree

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Significant Post-qualification experience in general medicine/care of the elderly/cardio-respiratory
• Delivery of Occupational Therapy services that comply with professional standards
• Supervision of junior OT staff members and assistants
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience of neurological rehabilitation
• Developing, monitoring, evaluating and auditing services
• Previous specialist OT experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Management of a varied adult caseload with evidence of skills in acute and community settings
• Evidence of team work and effective communication
• Skills to manage and be accountable for workload prioritisation system
• Understand and implement appropriate standards, including risk management in all work undertaken

Desirable

• Ability to undertake team leadership roles where appropriate, including staff management and supervisory 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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield hospital

Harefield Hospital

Harefield

UB9 6JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to wards and an outpatient clinic.

Clinical Provide specialist gastroenterology and nutrition input for inpatients and outpatientsrequiring complex nutrition support, including cancer-related intestinal failure, complex enteral feeding, and parenteral nutrition. Provide specialist input into the assessment and management of patients requiring artificial nutrition support, including parenteral nutrition (PN) and complex enteral feeding. Undertaking outpatient clinics (OPC) for patients on home parenteral nutrition, ensuring continuity of care and prevention of avoidable admissions. Lead two ward rounds (WR) and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings within the Nutrition Support Team. Support shared care models with regional centres (e.g. Salford) to optimise patient pathways. Manage complex PN nutrition-related complications, including line sepsis, liver disease,fluid/electrolyte imbalance, and gastrointestinal failure. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, oncology, palliative care, and other relevant specialties to ensure coordinated patient care Maintain effective communication and coordination with the patient's parent Team, ensuring shared decision-making and seamless care planning for complex artificial nutrition support. Support oncology and other clinical teams in ethical, patient-centered, and evidence-based decision-making for complex artificial nutrition support cases, including end-of-life care considerations Provide consultant-level advice to other clinical teams within the Trust. Ensure safe initiation and monitoring of parenteral and complex enteral nutrition. To support decision making in appropriateness for home PN and providing support and advice to medical teams for palliative and EOL patients.

Leadership & Service Development Contribute to the strategic development of the Nutrition Support Service in line with national guidance (e.g. BAPEN, NICE). Be an active member of the trust Nutrition Steering Committee. Promote and monitor standards of complex nutritional care for cancer and intestinal failure patients. Strengthen governance, audit, and quality improvement processes within the NST service. Provide leadership in decision-making around artificial nutrition in patients with advanced cancer, ensuring decisions are evidence-based, ethical, and aligned with patients values. Contribute to goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life care decisions. Act as a source of specialist advice on ethical dilemmas related to artificial nutrition, capacity, and best-interest decision-making in collaboration with legal and ethics committees if required. Participate in the strategic planning of nutrition support services, including potential expansion into broader gastroenterology/later effects work. Engage with regional and national networks to promote best practice.

Education & Training Provide teaching on ethical principles in artificial nutrition support and complex decision-making Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes. Undertake CPD and maintain GMC revalidation.Research & Audit Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of policies, guidelines, and audit programs to ensure compliance with best practice standards. Engage with research activity in clinical nutrition and gastroenterology and support the development of research capacity and innovation within the team. Present and publish findings at local, national, and international level. Participate in or initiate research projects, and contribute to audit, service evaluation, and clinical research in nutrition and cancer. Develop and participate in clinical trials and translational research related to artificial nutrition, cancer cachexia, and survivorship.Governance & Professional Standards Participate in annual appraisal, job planning, and revalidation. Comply with Trust and GMC standards on clinical governance, risk management, safeguarding, and data protection. Maintain continuing professional development in line with Royal College of Physicians guidance. Uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in clinical and educational practice.Office Equipment & Secretarial Support The role will have a consultant office within our Supportive Oncology Directorate, shared with a colleague from Endocrinology. The role will also have access to secretary based within Dietetics and Nutrition. Any role specific clinical equipment required for the Gastroenterologist will be purchased as required. The consultant will be issued Trust laptop.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and royal colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Job PlanningThe job plan outlines the requirements of the post and may be altered by joint agreement with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager and in response to service needs. Job Plans are prospectively agreed subject to an annual individual job plan review (May September). It is expected that the initial Job Plan discussion will take place within the first six months of employment at the Trust and then be aligned to the Trusts annual Job Planning review cycle.

The annual review will examine all aspects of the job plan (including any educational and supervision components) and will also include an assessment of professional development with defined goals for the future. For more information refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this Job Description and also the Trusts Job Planning Policy

The consultant job plan will include a combination of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) delivered across the 7day week.

Weekend working will consist of programmed clinical activities that are jobplanned, scheduled in advance, and reviewed annually through the job planning process.

The pattern and timing of weekday and weekend programmed activities will be agreed on appointment and subsequently reviewed through the annual job planning cycle, taking account of service needs and consultant preferences.

Essential Training/Mandatory TrainingTo ensure you maintain safe practice and understand Trust requirements, you must ensure your essential/mandatory training modules are maintained at all times using allocated core SPA time to complete them.

On call CommitmentsThis role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

The OPC includes review and coordination with regional centres (e.g., Salford) to manage home PN patients and prevent avoidable admissions. SPA time includes preparation for MDT, clinical governance, ethical case review, and research/education activities. The remaining PA time can be flexible to accommodate urgent clinical needs, additional late effects work, or service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP
• GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD/PHD) in gastroenterology, nutrition or related field
• Qualifications in oncology

Research / Publications

Essential

• Participation in relevant research in the field of nutrition/ oncology

Desirable

• Publication in Peer reviewed journals, active research in nutrition / gastroenterology

Training

Essential

• Broad Training in nutrition including enteral and parenteral nutrition and gastroenterology

Desirable

• Training in oncology patients

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical nutrition, enteral and parenteral nutrition; MDT experience in tertiary / specialist setting
• Knowledge and experience of ethical decision-making in artificial nutrition and end-of-life care.
• Experience of working in acute setting Clinical leadership
• Evidence of audit, quality improvement and governance participation
• Evidence of teaching and clinical supervision

Desirable

• Experience in Cancer related nutrition or intestinal failure

Personal skills

Essential

• Team working
• communication skills
• commitment to patient centred care
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure, self motivated, able to motivate a team, enthusiastic and professional demeanor

Desirable

• Leadership in national societies, member of BAPEN

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Endocrinology Medical - E00252

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Regional Radiopharmacy

To be part of the team that carries out the daily production of radiopharmaceuticals within the Regional Radiopharmacy, in compliance with the requirements of The Human Medicine Regulations 2012, The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and amendment 2024, The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and The Environmental Permitting Regulations. This includes:

1.1 Receipt of orders from customer departments1.2 Preparation of the Radiopharmacy prior to each production run1.3 Preparation of materials prior to Radiopharmacy production runs, including radionuclide generators1.4 Participation in the complex processes for production of Tc-99m labelled radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic techniques, and working with due speed and efficiency.1.5 Participation in the complex processes for production of Ga-68 and In-111 Octreoscan for same-day administration to Christie patients, using aseptic techniques1.6 Packaging and dispatch of QC products to other hospitals, including liaison with drivers1.7 Decontamination and cleaning of the Radiopharmacy post production, including tidying of waste and restocking of consumables1.8 Packaging and return of used radionuclide generators to manufacturers1.9 Production of the documentation for all the above processes (in compliance with GMP and data integrity principles)1.10 Proposes changes to policies and procedures1.11 Acts as in-process checking technician for the Radiopharmacy routine service and maintain this practice in accordance with local policy

2. Quality control

Carries out the programme of quality control of radiopharmaceuticals produced within the Regional Radiopharmacy, in compliance with the requirements of the Medicines Act. This includes:

2.1 Analysis of radiochemical purity using chromatography techniques (ITLC and HPLC)2.2 pH testing2.3 Radionuclidic purity testing2.4 Analysis of endotoxin levels2.5 Ensuring that working areas are cleared after each operation

3. Environmental and microbiological monitoring

Participates in the programme of environmental and microbiological monitoring of the Radiopharmacy and blood labelling suites, to include:

3.1 Air quality and air flows3.2 Microbiological contamination3.3 Periodic monitoring of aseptic compliance for each member of staff3.4 Integrity of air seals in the blood labelling suite

4. Regional blood cell labelling service

In the absence of the Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technologist, to be responsible on a day to day basis for the operation of the Regional blood cell labelling service, including:

4.1 Aseptic preparation of radio-labelled red and white blood cells, in multi-stage patient-critical procedures, prior to re-injection of the cells into patients for diagnostic scanning purposes4.2 Liaison with customer departments for scheduling, transportation of blood to and from the customer department, and other arrangements

5. Management, supervision and training of staff

5.1 Deputises for the Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technologist in their absence.

5.2 Assists in the training of new staff and supervises the work of more junior members of the department

6. Stock control

Responsible for stock control and ordering of pharmaceutical products, including:

6.1 Pharmaceutical products, chemical reagents, and disposable items used in the radiopharmacy and associated areas6.2 Consumable items for the Clinical Isotopes Department6.3 Orders stock items for Radiopharmacy and Clinical Isotopes from Pharmacy

7. Training

7.1 Assists in the training of junior Radiopharmacy staff7.2 Introduces pre-registration pharmacists and radiography students to Radiopharmacy.

8. Radiation protection

8.1 Monitors the radiopharmacy for radioactive contamination, and records results8.2 Assesses requirement for decontamination procedures, and carries these out if necessary

9. Professional

9.1 Where applicable maintain GPhC Registration, for which participation in a continuous professional development programme is compulsory9.2 Participate in an Annual Personal Development Review (PDR)9.3 Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTec level 3 and NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services
• Science Manufacturing Technicians level 3 or Science Degree

Desirable

• Senior ATO with dispensing experience
• Second year student Pharmacy Technicians

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of aseptic dispensing

Desirable

• Experience of Radiopharmacy dispensing
• Management/supervisory experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work both within a team, and independently in complex multi-stage procedures
• Ability to think quickly and change plans at short notice
• Ability to keep accurate and legible written records
• Ability to work safely, quickly and meticulously with good manipulative skills
• Conscientious approach

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential

• Principles and practice of aseptic production techniques

Desirable

• Practical awareness of radiation protection principles

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• 6.00-6:30am start each day

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

CMPE RadioPharmacy - D00014

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults, and malfunctions.

Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.

Interpret, monitor, and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system.

Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures.

Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets.

Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.

Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures.

Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.

Communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway.

With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary.

Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.

Provide, receive, and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, in line with information governance legislation.

Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace.

Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance with the infection control policy.

Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances.

Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures.

Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017.

Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques.

Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD).

Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call.

Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation.

Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team, within a time period as outlined by line manager.

Supervisory & managerial

Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care, and treatment.

Teaching and training

Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model.

. Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.

Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training.

Assimilate new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value.

Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff.

Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography).
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience within a treatment setting demonstrated by evidence of a contemporary range of treatment equipment and techniques including ablative techniques (SRS/SABR).
• Supporting colleagues in managing patients including protocol variations, response to imaging/changes in treatments.
• Experience in on-treatment imaging and relevant on-set clinical decision making.
• Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Contributing to a ISO9001-accredited system or similar.
• Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments.
• Participating in technical developments.
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Desirable

• Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy.
• Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres.
• Awareness of trial protocols and procedures.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult conversations.
• Ability in conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public.
• Ability to foster a team-environment, motivating colleagues.
• Ability to impart messages including in group setting, utilising presentation aids as appropriate
• Ability to manage colleagues.
• Ability to manage workload.
• Ability to manage pathways.
• Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these.
• Ability to make sound judgements to support clinical decisions.
• Ability to utilise core clinical IT (e.g. R&V systems, PACS/RIS systems, PAS systems).
• Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software).
• Ability to utilise core non-clinical IT (e.g. MS Office etc).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway.
• Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge.
• Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy.
• Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy.
• Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice.
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc.
• Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

PBT Radiotherapy - E00625

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical: Core Responsibilities

1. Working within strict protocol-driven non-invasive photography of patients as delegated by the qualified clinical photographers.2. Undertake Clinical Photography of patients using standardised representational photographic techniques for diagnostic, record, teaching, publication and research purposes in the studio, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing whilst in their care.

3. Support with administration and team coordination as required

4. Ensures standardisation of images by accurately logging exposure and magnification details.

5. Assist with clinical videos of patients as necessary to illustrate their conditions

6. Carries responsibility for deciding the most appropriate photographic technique to best demonstrate the patients condition from the options available.

7. Produces images which represent the condition accurately so that they are both medically and legally valuable i.e. medico legal.

8. Uploads images onto the image management/PACS system as required.

9. Ensures that the work passing through the department is of a highly professional nature and that the rules of confidentiality are adhered to at all times.

10. Undertakes non-clinical photography including production of teaching materials working closely with clients in the planning and production of their work ensuring deadlines are met and briefs are followed.

11. Undertakes all photography within Health and Safety requirements.

12. Follow the Trust's control of infection and hand washing policies.

13. Carries responsibility for the safe use, maintenance and storage of valuable digital photographic equipment.

Management

1. Adheres to department protocols and policies.2. Is aware at all times of the requirements to follow data protection and Caldicott requirements with particular awareness of sensitivity of the images being produced and works within trust guidelines and policies with regard to patient consent and confidentiality to clinical photography.3. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines to Trust staff when required regarding consent, confidentiality and photography.4. Ensures correct archiving and labelling of digital images on departmental server. Controls access to the information in line with the Data Protection Act.

Leadership

1. Supports the departmental manager to create a suitable, supportive and safe team environment.

Communication

1. Regularly interacts with patients, carers and relatives who may have varying levels of ability to understand or whose first language is not English.2. Provides and receives complicated and sensitive information, and gives explanations and instructions clearly and concisely where barriers to communication may exist.3. Uses tact and diplomacy when persuading distressed patients/relatives to co-operate with the photographic procedure4. Communicates with and refers to other healthcare professionals as necessary.5. Responds appropriately to all telephone and personal enquiries in a sensitive and helpful manner.6. Attends and contributes to regular department meetings.

Policy and Service Development

1. Contributes to the identification of areas for change and development.

Administrative

1. Provides cover at department reception as necessary2. Books in patient details on department database as required.3. Answering telephone requests4. Templating and printing images

Training and Education

1. Maintains a personal development plan and CPD record to keep in touch with appropriate technical and professional developments

Audit and Research

1. Assists with audits when necessary.

Personal and Professional Development

1. Is active in enhancing own personal knowledge and self-development.2. Attends mandatory and statutory training as required.3. Attends relevant education, training and study days as required.

Supplementary

1. Physical effort involving carrying heavy camera equipment (up to 8 Kilos) on a daily basis, when taking photographs or assisting with videos

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree or equivalent qualification or experience in photography

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in the NHS or in a clinical setting
• Experience of general/non-clinical photography and using a DSLR camera

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of professional protocols and procedures including: Caldicott, data protection, consent and confidentiality and the copyright law

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills with a caring attitude
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Conscientious
• Team player
• Flexible

Knowledge

Essential

• Good computer literacy
• Sound knowledge of digital imaging and photo editing

Desirable

• Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Anatomical views

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Good time management skills
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy
• Enthusiasm and initiative to meet service needs
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

CMPE Medical Illustration - D00035

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values
• Flexible approach to working arrangements.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Effective and proven computer skills.
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team.
• An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity.
• Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system.
• Knowledge of community nursing and Primary Care.
• To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, bowel/bladder care, blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients/ service users.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in using SystemOne.

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.

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

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Kent Integrated Dermatology Service (KIDS) and Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) is a busy community dermatology service stretching across North and West Kent, Coastal West Sussex, Horsham & Mid Sussex and Crawley CCGs. SCDS also has a sister service called Surrey Dermatology Service which covers Surrey Heath and Guildford & Waverley CCGs.The clinical team consists of consultants and GPwSIs as well as registered trained nurses and health care assistants.

The service aims to see and treat patients during their initial appointment in order to avoid the patient having numerous follow-up appointments. The clinical services available to the patients within our service include day surgery, minor operations, patch testing, photodynamic therapy, skin prick tests and phototherapy.

The team is committed to individual learning, professional development and strives for excellence in patient care. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will enhance this reputation and promote high standards of clinical care and assist the clinical team in the service and delivery of the dermatology and phototherapy service to all patients.

Main Duties

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be able to work within a professional team environment.

They will be highly patient focused, demonstrate a proactive approach to professional development and be committed to the development of the phototherapy service. Experience in dermatology and phototherapy is preferred but not essential as full training will be given. The successful candidate will be supported by the clinical team however they must be able to show initiative and flexibility when working with clinicians or in nurse led clinics.

This permanent role is contracted for 30.5 hours per week. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am-7pm

If you are a compassionate registered nurse with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a commitment to high standards of patient care, then we would like to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Experience working in Dermatology or Phototherapy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community Dermatology Service

Address

Borough Green Dermatology Unit

Quarry Hill Road

Sevenoaks

TN15 8RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

• Members of the nursing team
• GPs
• Reception & Administration team.
• Patient

Job Summary:

The post holder works under indirect supervision and undertakes task and duties delegated by the partners or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and following policy and procedures.

To support the practice to ensure compliance with its statutory and regulatory obligations, such as but not limited to the Care Quality Commission and Data Protection Act 2018(GDPR)

Job Responsibilities

Clinical

Undertake, record, and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training:

Venepuncture

Blood Pressure

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment.

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

To record all consultations within the clinical system

Respond to medical emergencies.

Ensure that the principles of Infection Control are always adhered to.

This job description is not a complete list of duties but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities within the NHS change. Significant changes in the range of work undertaken will be made only after discussion with the post holder.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The successful candidate will:
• Have proven experience in venepuncture/phlebotomy with a certificate of undertaking a formal venepuncture course.
• Be confident working independently.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be organised and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Have a caring, professional and patient-centred approach.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• Knowledge & Experience:
• Good general education with demonstrable ability in Mathematics and English Language
• Experience of maintaining and manipulating computerised and/or paper-based data/information
• Ability to handle face to face in a professional manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, and to adhere to deadlines and targets
• Ability to handle information securely and confidentially
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative dealing with confidential issues
• Able to work efficiently and with a great degree of accuracy
• Aptitude to adapt working style to meet the needs of the patient
• Aptitude to use standard office equipment efficiently
• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures. Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding principles.
• Professional, caring and compassionate approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Competent IT skills and ability to use clinical systems.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a GP practice or NHS setting is desirable but not essential
• An awareness of Health and Safety within the workplace
• Experience of working in a service orientated environmentFlexibility in relation to working hours
• Venepuncture Adult
• Venepuncture Child 12 and over
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Understanding of QOF and primary care services
• Basic Life Support certification or willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high standards of patient care.

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

Ashington House Surgery

Address

Ashington Way

Westlea

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN5 7XY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, the GP will work autonomously, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population. Contributing towards clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well-women and well man clinics as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients
• Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients
• Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc.
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens
• Provide travel medicine services
• Request pathology services as necessary
• Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• Ensure read codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
• Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service deliver and patient care.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
• Drives the development of nursing services within the practice, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations are required
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They will also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will adopt a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others.
• Hand hygiene standards for self.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes.
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal.
• Maintenance of own clean working environment.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management.
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers.
• Undertaking periodic infection control training.
• Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use.
• Maintenance of sterile environments.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements CPD and revalidation are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training may include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of ones own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• MRCGP qualification (or equivalent)
• Right to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

The Mandeville Surgery

Hannon Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SCOPE AND RANGE

As part of a rota, provide Administrative duties for the health centre up to 5 days a week between 08:00 18:00

Provide administration assistance as required.

Ensure all clinical records (both electronic and paper) are up to date, in chronological and alphabetical order and available to primary healthcare professionals as and when required.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Booking, cancelling and revising appointments for patients for a variety of healthcare professionals within the health centre.

Registering patient arrivals within the health centre

Answering the telephone, transferring calls and taking messages

Taking enquiries and requests for repeat medication from patients

Keeping waiting area a safe environment for all users

Dealing with incoming and outgoing post

Filing patient notes (both electronic and paper)

Dealing with new and temporary patient registrations

Ensuring all letters and samples are ready for courier collection

Updating patient demographic changes on system

Liaise with other support services when needed.

Scanning and coding clinical letters

Any other reasonable duties.

SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

PC Windows

NHS email

Systmone clinical system

Telephone

Photocopier

Scanner

DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

Prioritising workload according to urgency and appointment sessions

Confidentiality of patient information is of high importance

Dealing with late arrivals for appointments and non attendees

Dealing with enquiries from the public for other departments

Supporting doctors in administration.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Contacting hospitals and clinics for results

Contacting patients at the request of primary healthcare

professionals to make follow up appointments as appropriate and in confidence

Giving patients results at the request of primary healthcare Professionals.

Contacting patients who have not attended for appointments and ensuring they are recalled as appropriate.

Inviting patients for routine review.

Dealing with repeat medications

Scanning and coding of clinical letters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Good keyboard skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Pleasant telephone manner

Good decision maker

MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

Dealing with difficult patients

Prioritising workload at times of heavy demand

Telephone answering

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO DO THE JOB

Keyboard skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Computer systems

EFFORT FACTORS

PHYSICAL

Filing and retrieval of paperwork

Sitting/standing

Keyboard use

Telephone answering

MENTAL

Concentration required for taking accurate patient details

Coding clinical letters

EMOTIONAL

Dealing with distressed patients

First point of contact for all communication

WORKING CONDITIONS

Language difficulties

Good

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a busy office/reception area.
• Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information.

Desirable

• Experience working as a GP receptionist.
• Sound understanding of confidential issues.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a busy office environment.

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

Whitley Bay Health Centre

Address

Whitley Road Health Centre

Whitley Road

Whitley Bay

Tyne And Wear

NE26 2ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities:

  1. Scanning

  2. Scan and file all incoming paperwork onto patient records

  3. Check scanning for duplicates to ensure only one copy of documents is placed on patient records

  4. Using the agreed scanning protocol, assign documents into the relevant folders to be actioned by the appropriate team members

  1. Electronic Document Transfer Administration

  2. File all EDTs into the Emis patient records

  3. Using the agreed protocol, assign EDTs into the relevant folders to be actioned by the appropriate team members

  4. Ensure all EDTs are filed and assigned within a suitable timeframe

  1. Registrations

  2. Oversees all aspects of Patient Registrations

  3. Manages the automated system of patient registrations

  4. Inputs patient registrations from paper forms

  5. Ensures all patient registrations are actioned in a timely manner

  6. Ensure the appropriate safeguarding alerts are actioned

  7. Manage any alerts that are highlighted after a patient registration

  8. Manages GP2GP note transfers

  1. Patient Deductions

  2. Oversee all aspects of patient deductions

  1. Patient Notes/Records Administration

  2. Receiving patient notes from PCSE

  3. Ensuring Notes are sent back to PCSE as required

  4. Ensuring EMIS is kept up to date with the whereabouts of the patient notes

  5. Scanning patient notes onto EMIS in a timely manner

  1. Patient Details

  2. Administering all Patient changes of details

  3. Ensure EMIS is up to date with patient changes of details

  1. Clinical Coding

  2. Code medical records as directed by the clinical team and pharmacy team

  1. Private Medical Administration

  2. Oversee and manage all the private medical administration

  3. Ensure all work is done in a timely manner

  4. Ensure payment is received before work is carried out

  1. Reception

  2. Provide cover on reception as required

  3. Support the administration of reception duties, as required

  1. Patient Screening Programmes

  2. Manage and oversee Patient screening programmes: Bowel, Breast, cytology and any other relevant programmes

  3. Ensure non-responders are contacted to encourage participation

  1. Baby Clinics

  2. Oversee and manage the appointment booking for new baby checks

  3. Liaise with patients to ensure these appointments are booked in

  1. Administration Functions

  2. Provide administrative support as needed

  3. Provide Administration cover when required to ensure smooth practice operations.

  4. Carry out any administrative duties as required by the practice

  5. Assist with Quality of Framework (QoF) and other clinical recalls as appropriate

  This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional duties or surrender existing duties to enable the efficient running of the organisation

  Your individual job plan will be agreed with your line manager. This will be subject to change in accordance with the needs of the organisation

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Excellent Telephone Skills
• Sound Verbal Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Active Listening Skills
• Professionalism
• Customer/patient focussed
• Good Organisational Skills
• Informing Others
• Handling Pressure
• Strong Team player
• Confidentiality / Data Protection knowledge

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

Esher Green Surgery

Address

Esher Green Drive

Esher

Surrey

KT10 8BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Respiratory Nurse will provide expert respiratory nursing care across Brunel Primary Care Network, delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for patients with respiratory disease.

Working autonomously at an enhanced level of practice, the post holder will provide clinical leadership, support service development, mentor colleagues and contribute to improving respiratory outcomes across all member practices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing NMC revalidation.
• Postgraduate qualification at Level 7 or above relevant to enhanced respiratory practice.
• Working at an enhanced level of practice as described within the
• Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• ARTP Spirometry Accreditation.
• Teaching or mentorship qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within Primary Care or Community Services.
• Extensive experience managing asthma and COPD.
• Experience leading respiratory clinics.
• Experience delivering education and mentoring colleagues.
• Experience undertaking quality improvement and clinical audit.

Desirable

• Experience of service redesign within Primary Care Networks.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• NICE guidance relating to respiratory disease.
• BTS/SIGN respiratory guidance.
• Medicines optimisation.
• Population Health Management.
• Long-term condition management.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Autonomous clinical decision making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in performing and independently interpreting diagnostic-quality spirometry.
• Demonstrable expertise in spirometry interpretation in accordance with current ARTP standards.
• Ability to work across multiple GP practices.
• Excellent IT 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.

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

East Shore Partnership

Address

St Cuthbert’s Church

Hayling Avenue

Portsmouth

Hants

PO3 6BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.eastshorepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Vascular Patient Pathway Assistant role is tosupport the Patient Pathway Coordinator in working as part of a clinical team ensuring that patients are admitted efficiently for investigative treatments, diagnostic procedures and inpatient and day-case operations within national guidelines and in accordance with the trusts Patients Access Policy. This includes: NHS Constitution, waiting time standards; Department of Health admission guidelines and booking rules.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education including GSCE in Maths or English (or equivalent)
• Advanced keyboard and computer skills (Microsoft office)

Desirable

• Patient Administration System (PAS) training

Work Experience

Essential

• Experience in NHS or similar organisation
• Experience of working under pressure
• Experience of working as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Database experience
• Knowledge of patient pathway

Desirable

• Experience of supervising a team

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Ability to work using own initiative with excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure, within a stressful environment, prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to exercise judgement and take responsibility for actions
• Able to promote good working relationships amongst team, colleagues and clinical staff
• Willingness and ability to learn new IT skills and technology

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality administrative support across a number of services within Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance.
• Handle queries from GP practices, other healthcare providers, healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner, resolving any issues, providing feedback and communicating effectively.
• Deal with difficult callers, handling any objection and feedbacks.
• Deal with general enquiries at Electric Wharf and direct to the relevant team member by answering calls made to the main line.
• Assisting with postal services e.g. using the franking machine, attending the post office and on occasion, delivering packs to patients homes.
• Monitor and action emails received into the shared mailboxes within the Services Support Centre.
• Monitor messages and calls received into the Services Support Centre shared admin phones.
• Build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the recruitment of new staff members e.g. GPs wishing to join a service, arranging inductions, setting up new users etc.
• Ensure that shifts are advertised e.g. using Lantum for staff members to apply to within a timely manner.
• Ensure that applications for shifts are accepted and actioned within a timely manner.
• Set up clinics on clinical systems EMIS and update clinical systems and booking systems in the event of any staffing changes.
• Book and amend patient appointments/training sessions using clinical systems EMIS in a timely manner.
• Check patient consultations EMIS to ensure that requested actions are forwarded to the relevant GP Surgery as required.
• Ensure that all patient and service-related records are kept up to date e.g. patient logs, service logs with accurate information.
• Check patient appointments EMIS to ensure that any appointments booked or referrals received are appropriate for the clinician and the service.
• Ensuring that patient feedback is requested, in order to help review and evidence the performance of the services.
• Register patients within clinical systems.
• Support and train non-clinical staff on clinical systems e.g., EMIS as an when required.
• Attend any training sessions relating to the role e.g., on Lantum, EMIS and provide training to colleagues where possible.
• Attend all Service Support Centre team meetings, CRGPA staff briefings and any other meetings relevant to the role.
• Undertake regular stock checks and will be responsible for reordering or replenishing stock as and when required.
• Identify faults, delays and gaps in processes, ensuring learning is put in place to mitigate any future issues.
• Deal with any issues that arise from the shift debriefs, problem-solving and escalating to the team leader or manager if necessary.
• Maintain an excellent knowledge of, and adherence to, the operational procedures and policies.
• Comply with CRGPAs code of conduct and always maintain professionalism.
• Raise and report incidents, complaints and risks as appropriate and provide guidance to other staff members when an incident needs to be reported.
• Ensure all tasks, notifications, emails and phone messages are dealt with and responded to in a timely manner.
• Ensure good communication with all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure that CRGPA is a safe and secure environment to work in e.g., by ensuring that the Head Quarters are locked and alarmed at the end of each day.
• Be willing to undertake a range of different shifts throughout the week, between 8am 8pm Monday Sunday in order to meet the needs of the business.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing comprehensive administrative support
• Excellent attention to detail and level of accuracy in all aspects of administration.
• Experience of working in the healthcare sector as an administrator.
• Experience of dealing with general enquiries from a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working within policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Experience of working within a team and independently

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with governance processes is desirable
• Experience of DATIX is desirable
• Previous experience of clinical systems (EMIS) is desirable

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ or equivalent experience in Administration
• Microsoft Excel skills to basic or intermediate
• Microsoft Word processing skills to intermediate or advanced level

Desirable

• Minute Taking training is desirable

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

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance

Address

1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf

Sandy Lane

Coventry

CV1 4JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Conduct a nurse led clinic including the development of written protocols based on national standards, arranging investigations, reviewing results, diagnosing and referring back to a medical team as appropriate.

Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert evidence based nursing practice

Maintain a high level profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals

Develop written protocols and operational policy to support the autonomous practice of a specialist nurse conducting nurse led clinics.

Develop a deep understanding and broad knowledge of colorectal cancer and apply to patient assessment

Participate in advanced communication skills while listening and talking to patients and their significant relationships.

Utilise other members of the MDT when appropriate to facilitate comprehensive holistic assessment and care to patients

To provide professional clinical leadership and expertise to other nursing staff.

Conduct periodic audits for reporting as required nationally and within the Trust

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Degree level Qualification
• Course relevant to colorectal cancer

Desirable

• Masters level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients with colorectal cancer
• Experience of working with other multidisciplinary members
• Autonomous working
• Experience of working with electronic patient records

Desirable

• Delivering educational seminars to other 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as required. Such tasks may include

• Blood Pressure monitoring
• Baseline Tests e.g. BMIs, height, weight monitoring
• ECG recording
• HCA Diabetic check
• Urinalysis
• NHS health checks
• Suture removal

• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• Assisting GPs and Nurses with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Ordering stock as and when required.
• Immunisations flu and B12
• Doppler
• Mental Illness Health Checks
• Wound care

Desirable skills leg ulcer care

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Record data in the required manner and to a high standard

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as required. Such tasks may include -
• - Blood Pressure monitoring
• - Baseline Tests e.g. BMIs, height, weight monitoring
• - ECG recording
• - HCA Diabetic check
• - Urinalysis
• - NHS health checks
• - Suture removal
• - Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• - Assisting GPs and Nurses with minor surgery and coil fittings
• - Ordering stock as and when required.
• - Immunisations flu/B12
• - Doppler
• - Mental Illness Health Checks
• - Wound care

Desirable

• Desirable skills
• - leg ulcer care

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

Hedena Health Ltd

Address

207 London Road

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Based in the heart of Carmarthenshire, Glangwili General Hospital serves communities across South West Wales, offering the chance to combine a rewarding consultant role with the lifestyle benefits of living and working in a region renowned for its countryside, coastline and strong sense of community.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Informal discussions or visits are actively encouraged. Virtual conversations can also be arranged for overseas applicants.

Dr Alun Thomas

[email protected]

Consultant Anaethetist

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc

Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Evidence of leading a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Understanding of clinical audit (or quality improvement project).
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management.
• Participation in clinical audit.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.
• Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
• Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)