Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work within your competence and under agreed clinical protocols to support safe, effective and patient-centred care across the service.

Your day-to-day will include:

Patient Observations and Procedures: Undertaking and accurately recording routine observations and procedures for which you are trained, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, venepuncture, ECGs, peak flow readings and other physiological measurements.

Health Checks and Long-Term Conditions: Supporting new-patient and NHS health checks and helping the clinical team provide proactive care for patients living with long-term conditions.

Health Promotion: Offering appropriate information and practical support around healthy lifestyles, smoking, exercise, diet, self-management and access to relevant external services.

Clinical Support: Supporting the nursing and medical teams with dressings, clinical observations, minor surgery, LARC procedures, nebulisation therapy and other delegated activities within your training and competence.

Vaccinations: Administering influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations under indirect supervision where appropriately trained and where a valid Patient Specific Direction is in place.

Clinical Environment: Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment, keeping stock areas clean and organised, and ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use.

Safety and Infection Prevention: Following infection prevention and control standards, supporting emergency equipment checks and maintaining cold-chain records, including daily fridge-temperature monitoring.

Teamwork and Patient Experience: Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, protecting confidentiality and supporting reception duties where required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant who is comfortable working with patients, follows clinical guidance carefully and contributes positively to a busy multidisciplinary team.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a patient-facing healthcare role.
• Experience supporting patients with minor illness or within a primary care environment.
• Training and competence in relevant clinical observations and procedures, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• An NVQ Level 1 healthcare qualification or another relevant healthcare qualification would be desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality, patient dignity, infection prevention and safe working practices.
• Good organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your time and workload effectively in a busy environment.
• Confidence using clinical systems and general computer applications.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach, with a genuine interest in developing your professional and clinical skills.
• Experience using NHS or primary care systems, supporting clinical audit, mentoring colleagues or contributing to clinical governance would be advantageous.
• Most importantly, you will be someone who puts people first, works well with others and is committed to providing safe, respectful and compassionate care.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in minor illness
• Experience of working productively in a high pressured environment
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of NHS processes/systems
• Strong computer literacy

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 Healthcare qualification

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

OneMedicalGroup

Address

2 Irnham Rd, Minehead

Minehead

TA24 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities and key result areas to include:

1. Vision, Strategy and Business development

• The post holder will be an integral member of workforce planning and service development ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained. They will work closely with modality leads and senior management to identify vacancies and support the recruitment process via TRAC.
• Identifying workforce gaps, acting on planned and unplanned absence to ensure service delivery is maintained and escalated where necessary.
• To be the first point of contact for all Medical Rotas queries. Provide advice and guidance as necessary. Filter calls, correspondence and enquiries in an appropriate professional manner, using judgement and discretion where necessary. Only refer complex matters to relevant team leads.
• Identify and highlight opportunities to make improvements to the clinical rotas that will improve patient experience, support our workforce, and reduce pressure on the services.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date rotas for the medical teams. Ensuring established number of staff are working on every shift. This includes correct band/grade are working and appropriate shift leader scheduled to work.
• To be responsible for creating, maintaining, accurate and up to date rotas for the Clinical Imaging Assistant (CIA) teams. Ensuring established number of staff are working on every shift; covering all required scanning rooms accordingly. This includes correct band/grade for different areas as appropriate.
• Ensure shifts are updated on the Healthroster system daily to reflect actual hours worked to support with Payroll.
• To act on own initiative with day-to-day trouble shooting when for example, sickness is reported, or unexpected cancellation of shifts. This may necessitate reassignment of staff according to local guidelines and if necessary, escalate to Service Manager.
• Recording and reporting of sickness absence for clinical staff. Manage sickness line and relay information to the relevant staffing group as necessary.
• Provide reports on rotas as requested.
• Any other business as required by Head of Radiology, Operations Manager, Radiology Assistant Service Manager, Senior Radiology Directorate Administrator, or the Admin Manager.

2. Leadership, Culture and Values and People

• The post holder will be expected to uphold the CARES values and develop working relationships with multi - disciplinary teams.
• Manage the Healthroster to provide an efficient and real time status.
• Provide first-line support to application-level problems and questions.
• To be responsible for all complaints and queries in relation to rota Coordination.

3. Governance, Quality and Performance

• Accurate recording of annual leave and sickness absence is essential to produce a data report for clinical governance and weekly performance meetings.
• Produce regular information/reports. Gather information using both internal resources and local data, produce accurate data and present as requested.
• Liaise with the senior team to support planning and scheduling. Proactively identify potential staffing risks relating to adequate cover.
• Respond to queries in a timely manner.

All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to, co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

4. Communication and Partnership Working

• The post holder will compile / produce a duty roster for all levels of radiographers, radiologists and CIAs ensuring that there is an adequate skill mix and job plans are adhered to.
• The roster will be distributed in a timely manner to maximise efficiency and facilitate service requirements.
• Maintain and update accurate contact numbers for all staff groups and ensure this is uploaded onto the Major Incident Call Out List for the Trust.
• Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.

5. Financial health

• To ensure efficient use of resources
• The post holder will ensure compliance with monitor capped rates including the Pan London rates. They will be expected to produce accurate data for analysis of bank, agency and locum usage to enable the senior management team to reduce agency spend.

This job description may be reviewed in the light of change in service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's to include English, Maths and computer science at C grade or above or equivalent experience
• Experience of using E-roster
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate at all levels and across a variety of staffing group with negotiating and persuasive skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Use of Microsoft applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Uxbridge

UB8 3WS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN/RN/RSCN
• Nursing Degree
• Masters level short courses in specialist area or evidence of working towards
• Teaching/ mentoring qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber
• Communication/ counselling skills training

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage/ lead junior colleagues
• Advanced communication, negotiation and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member

Experience

Essential

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
• Experience of planning and completing audit / research
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
• Experience of undertaking projects
• Experience of implementing change

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Practice Nurse

ROLE:To provide effective nursing services for the practice population.

KEY TASKS

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients in the treatment room and will, when required:

1) Administer immunisation vaccinations and other injections to patients, as prescribed by the Doctors.

2) Carry out blood sugar and haemoglobin measurement, urine tests, ECGs and any other patient investigations as ordered by the Doctors.

3) Assist Doctors in performing gynaecological or other examination, as required.

4) Carry out cervical cytology.

5) Retain responsibility for patient continuing wound care, with referral to Doctors if necessary.

6) Provide a phlebotomy service for patients alongside the healthcare team

7) Carry out medication reviews as per practice protocols e.g. Hypertension, Pill checks, Hypothyroid

8) Operate a childhood vaccination clinic.

9) Carry out annual Asthma reviews and refer to GP if appropriate

10) Maintain adequate stocks of drugs and supplies, in the treatment room and examination room.

11) Ensure adequate cleaning and sterilising of equipment.

12) Promote healthy living and lifestyles for all patients.

13) Assist in the management of patients with chronic disease particularly patients with Asthma/COPD providing nursing support through face to face consultation and telephone reviews.

14) Assist in the induction and training of new staff along with trainee registrars and medical students.

15) Perform any other nursing tasks as required by the practice.

16) Identify vaccinations required for foreign travel and operate a travel clinic, giving relevant vaccinations/advice and discussing malaria prophylaxis.

17) Nurses holding the community nursing prescribing qualification will prescribe as appropriate from the formulary for dressings and wound management.

PROFESSIONALISM

Practice nurses will:

1) Keep accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records for each patient in the appropriate manner.

2) Be aware of, and work in accordance with, all practice policies and protocols relevant to your role.

3) Identify their own training needs and actively participate in any training identified as being necessary by their manager or employer.

4) Participate in the training of new nursing staff.

5) Attend regular staff meetings, to maintain adequate communication.

6) Participate in staff development and performance review on which salary increments will be based.

7) Report to Practice/Assistant Manager any complaint, accidents, or any untoward incidents.

8) Work at all times in accordance with the NMCs code of professional conduct and the scope of professional practice.

9) Act as a resource for information and advice to other nurses in the team.

PERSONAL

Practice nurses will:

1) Be aware of and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act thereby working in a safe efficient manner.

2) Adhere to the uniform policy of the practice, always having a neat and tidy appearance.

3) Work contracted hours and holiday cover as per duty rota and extra hours by mutual agreement, to meet the demands of the practice.

4) Perform their duties in a calm, professional and competent manner.

Research

• Co-ordinate, manage and liaise between GP's, staff and research teams to maximise recruitment opportunities in the Practice

• The pro-active management of all research activity in the practice under guidance of the Practice lead for research.

• Update research tracker for all new research studies.

• Summarise all research studies and send summary to research GP partners for approval

• Submit Expression of Interests (EOI) even if its a Yes or No

• Invoice for each approved study (if required)

• Delegate as appropriate to the Business Support Administrator

• Attend Cluster Meetings/ Research Meetings

• Attend Bi-monthly meetings with Networks Engagement Officers.

• Attend six-month performance review meeting with the Research Delivery Manager and Engagement Officer

• Maintain paper and electronic copies of research information

• Maintain GCP accreditation

• Submission of sites monthly research activity reports to CRN Y&H.

• Participation in approved studies, running clinics, liaising with patients either face to face or by telephone while adhering to study specific guidelines.

This Job Description will be subject to development and review.

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years past registration experience.
• Ability to work independently & autonomously.
• Experience of working in Primary Care as a practice nurse.
• Experience working with patients with Asthma or COPD.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with valid NMC registration
• Nursing Qualification
• Experience and Special Interest in Respiratory

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

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 28th September 2026

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
• Further Higher degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post
• RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.
• Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
• Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
• Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Capacity to work effectively with others.
• Able to work in multi-professional teams
• Able to supervise junior medical staff
• Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Sees patients as people
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload
• Basic IT skills
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Desirable

• Special interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSM
• Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years

Other

Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
• Professional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates respect for all

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Whiston

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 28th September 2026

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date:5th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards.
• Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
• Related ENB/Theatre courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport District General Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine
• Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
• Frequent use of computer screens
• The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
• patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of
• patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal
• To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the
• Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-
• thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover
• is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QualificationsGCSE or equivalent to grade C or above.

Knowledge

Essential

• Trained in venepuncture.
• Demonstrates an understanding of primary care.
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle simple medical equipment and undertake phlebotomy (dexterity and manipulation skills).
• Frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods.
• Ability to work within manual-handling policy.

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Corner Place Surgery

46A Dartmouth Road

Paignton

TQ4 5AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CLEANER

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Assistant Practice

Manager

ROLE: Cleaning the property of the Practice as directed in line with current protocol

Summary

Responsible for the cleaning of the surgery buildings & property, in line with current guidelines and protocol. Good organisational and interpersonal skills will be required for the role. The ability to multi task and to possess the physical capability to engage in manual labour will be beneficial.

Any issues should be reported in the first instance to the Assistant Practice Manager, who will liaise with the Practice Manager as required. The ability to work well with other members of the team and to assist in the training of new staff may also be a requirement of the role.

Description

General cleaning duties within the surgery as part of the cleaning team will feature. These duties are to be undertaken in line with the Practice cleaning programmes, and with adherence to current protocols. Emptying of Clinical waste bins and filling the hand sanitizer stations.

Skills

Being courteous, honest and practical Being reliable and punctual Following health and safety regulations Liaising with other workers internal and external

Be aware of, and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, thereby working in a safe and efficient manner.

Perform their duties in a professional and competent manner

Accurate completion of daily cleaning plans for the surgery to demonstrate adherence to current infection control guidelines & CCG directives

Adhere to the guidance detailed in the Staff Handbook which forms part of the terms and conditions of employment

This Job Description will be subject to development and review

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a cleaning role desireable

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

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Winterton Medical Practice

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The practice manager is responsible for:

Business Management

• Contract performance monitoring, review and sign up
• Keep abreast of new business changes and opportunities and produce workable solutions to present to the GP Partners
• Lead on business development, systems and project management
• Develop business protocols and procedures, review and update as required
• Manage the procurement of practice equipment, supplies and services within target budgets
• Maintain full and comprehensive insurance cover for the building and contents, including public and employers liability
• Attend business meetings and represent the GP practice at external meetings where considered appropriate by the GP Partnership, including PCN meetings.
• Lead the online presence of the practice
• Plan, schedule and chairing of meetings ensuring agendas are prepared, meeting minutes taken and actions undertaken
• Lead on all matters related to the management and maintenance of the practice premises
• Lead on health and safety matters and conduct annual risk assessments
• Ensure the fire safety standards and training are maintained in line with legislation
• Ensure the building is safe and secure at all times
• Finance
• Explore and deliver opportunities to improve profitability through maximising income and management of overhead expenditure
• Manage contracts for services e.g. utilities, maintenance, gardening, window cleaning, etc ensuring value for money
• Maintain an effective liaison with the finance colleagues

Contract Delivery, Performance and Quality

• Lead on change and continuous improvement initiatives; coordinating all projects within the practice
• Interpret and lead on implementation of national, local and practice quality standards alongside the GP Partners
• Oversee the development and management of patient services
• Lead on all matters related to the demand and capacity of services and appointments and work with the GP Partners and the clinical team to overcome challenges and seek solutions together
• Lead on ensuring that all clinicians are registered with the appropriate professional body, revalidation has been undertaken and ensure that DBS and liability insurance is in place
• Lead on all matters related to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration and compliance with the registered manager
• Ensure the team achieve QoF targets
• Lead with the partners on Equality & Diversity
• Lead on all Health and Safety matters related to the GP practice
• Lead on IT matters including with the partners overseeing confidentiality and adherence to GDPR
• Respond appropriately to any Freedom of Information requests
• Implement the Practice Complaints Procedure
• Implement the Significant Events Procedure
• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
• Maintain responsibility for own personal development
• Communicate effectively with other team members, external agencies and organisations, with patients and carers and the Patient Group as and when appropriate
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Human Resources

• Lead on all matters related to human resource management in line with General Practice/NHS standards and good practice to include performance and disciplinary
• Be the direct line manager for the administrative team and on non-clinical matters for the nursing and salaried GP team
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of staff
• Oversee staff induction and ongoing training needs
• Lead on performance management for employed staff
• Develop staff skill-mix, monitor skill-mix, deployment of staff and set role boundaries
• Implement an effective staff appraisal process
• Ensure all staff have an up-to-date DBS check as required for their role
• Ensure all staff are competent and safe to carry out their work including initial employment checks
• Maintain and develop the practices employment policies and procedures to comply with all relevant employment legislation

Equality and Diversity

• The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues
• Act 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
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behave in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended in the light of practice and service changes and developments. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an NHS Primary Care setting or GP Practice
• High levels of integrity with patient care being a priority
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive, and resilient
• Motivated with an ability to drive and deliver change effectively
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Maintains confidentiality at all time
• Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects, workforce planning and practice development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills (generic)
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• SystmOne or similar user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
• Ability to motivate teams enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment including team building sessions
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Ability to use initiative and judgement with a solution focused approach

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• AMSPAR Qualification / Post Graduate level HR, Business or Primary Care Management qualification of similar

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

Bryn Cross Surgery

Address

Bryn Cross Surgery

246 Wigan Road

Ashton-in-makerfield

Wigan

Lancashire

WN4 0AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job duties include, but are not exclusive to:

• Deliver diabetes related care (where suitable training has been undertaking), or demonstrate a desire to undertake relevant training including in diabetes, COPD, and asthma
• Carry out general observations and offering tailored lifestyle advice for various health checks and initiatives. Including health promotion and motivational interviewing
• Manage wound care, including acute, chronic, and post-operative wounds. Assessing for infection and promoting wound healing, including ulcer care
• Provide routine, childhood and seasonal immunisations as required
• Travel advice and vaccinations
• Perform cytology and female health care
• Ability to recognise and manage anaphylaxis or cardiac arrest situation in line with current UK guidelines.

Ready to join us...

If you are looking for a rewarding role and becoming part of a great team of people, then please apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice;
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team;
• Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with other agencies

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web;
• Experience of Primary Care;
• Experience of General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse;
• Full NMC Registration;
• Specific training in Primary Care Nursing;
• Diabetes diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development;
• Willingness to undertake further training to fulfil the post;
• Treatment room experience;
• Chronic disease management

Desirable

• Asthma diploma or equivalent;
• COPD diploma or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good personal organisation;
• Good keyboard and computer skills

Desirable

• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
• Ability to learn new software

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills;
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality;
• Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all;
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense;
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities;
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
• Pleasant and articulate;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Able to work in a changing 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.

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

Downend Health Group

Address

The Willow Surgery

Hill House Road, Downend

Bristol

BS16 5FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more information about this position, please see attached the job description and personal specification required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong experience in either a community pharmacy or a primary care setting
• Confident in analysing and presenting information to health professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC
• Diploma Level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent

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 Careers

Address

Botesdale

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 1DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full details

Clinical or technical

To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute medical illnesses. These patients often have complex and or chronic presentation.

To act as a lead specialist occupational therapy resource using highly developed clinical skills in theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.

To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload and use excellent clinical reasoning skills to utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care using a range of interventions.

To use investigative and analytical skills, manual assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients, to support other more junior staff with their patients as required and to make referrals to other disciplines and agencies as appropriate.

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.

To support less experienced staff with their patient caseload.

To set and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, critiquing and implementing changes in clinical practice and encouraging this throughout the team.

To use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients.

To demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills and select appropriate treatments.

To be able to adapt treatments dependent on clinical outcome and formulate an appropriate plan.

To attend relevant board rounds and meetings as required, to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.

Leadership or managerial

Work in close conjunction with Clinical Lead for PT and OT for Medicine and other Band 7 Team Leads

To be jointly responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy service to the medical wards as the Trust reconfigures its bed base.

Act as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals

Supervise junior and senior staff within team.

Effectively plan the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and frequently unpredictable work patterns

Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing to the individual team and service objectives.

Ensure team working within Ashford and St Peters Hospitals, assisting other members to effectively prioritise, plan and manage their caseloads.

Demonstrate ability to prioritise clinical and managerial work and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.

Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraiser and appraisee

To work with the Therapy Managers in developing strategic and operational management of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Demonstrate a high level of understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk

Initiate and lead projects to develop services in line with recent NHS initiatives and guidance and in response to local demand.

Work as part of the Occupational therapy Team to provide an efficient and effective service.

Communication

Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.

Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment..

Take responsibility for leading/supporting local team meetings to ensure accurate and timely information giving and receiving.

Initiate and maintain good contact with local service both internally and externally.

Provide advice to other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field and to share and disseminate knowledge with colleagues working within the directorate.

Education

Supervise and lead on the professional development and training of Occupational Therapists and other members of the team in the specialist field.

Undertake regular supervision with individuals to support clinical reasoning and to undertake joint problem patient sessions as facilitator and participant.

Take responsibility for the training of junior staff, students or assistants/technicians within own clinical area.

Participate in any training sessions as a recipient and facilitator within the department and MDT.

Disseminate any training received to other staff and healthcare professionals.

Be actively involved in special interest groups to share and disseminate knowledge to colleagues.

Information and reporting

Collect & record data accurately in accordance with professional guidelines and ASPH Values.

Research and Development

To take responsibility for the writing of evidence based clinical guidelines and protocols as appropriate to the speciality and for regularly reviewing and updating those guidelines.

Demonstrate the use of relevant information and research findings to support and promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.

Promote clinical excellence through initiating & participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within a clinical governance framework.

Participate in both clinical and organisational audit to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service.

Service improvement

Monitor and maintain acceptable standards of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

To develop services in line with recent NHS and other initiatives and guidance.

General responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able,

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy
• Appropriate training at MSc Level of equivalent experiential development

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a senior OT in surgery/cardiorespiratory/neuro/general and elderly medicine
• Experience working within an acute hospital setting
• Supervision of junior and/or support staff
• Experience of leading a team

Desirable

• Experience in teaching in a variety of ways

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced assessment, treatment, clinical reasoning and discharge planning
• Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines
• Use of audit to improve interventions/services

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• To have a degree in registered nursing
• Registered with NMC
• Evidence of other relevant and recent CPD/ training.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant special interest group.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 year's post registration experience in the following areas: Significant and recent post registration experience in the following areas: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, A/E, Critical Care, Respiratory

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional nursing issues and the 6 C's

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as competent autonomous practitioner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• To have a full UK driving licence
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (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

• MSc Advanced Practice/Clinical Masters with evidence of clinical competencies sign off
• AHP or Nursing Diploma or Degree HCPC/NMC Registered
• Continuous Professional Development portfolio and relevant clinical skills to support clinical practice.

Desirable

• Trained in Intermediate Life Support
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of advanced clinical, psychological, and social needs of patient care

Desirable

• Evidence of change management and/or innovative practice

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

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

1. To use the Trusts information systems appropriately in the outpatient hand therapy department to record all referrals ensuring data accuracy with patient details, referrer details and referral dates highlighting any referrals which require urgent attention and investigating any discrepancies or missing information.

2. To ensure that clinic appointments are used effectively and efficiently with appropriate bookings made according to the type and urgency of treatment required.

3. To send any relevant paperwork or telephone patients informing them of an appointment time/changes and any other relevant information pertinent to their appointment.

4. Work with the iMSK admin hub to process iMSK referrals for health professional teams.

5. To undertake the full range of reception duties for the hand therapy outpatient department. This will include assisting patients whilst checking in, out-coming appointments and rebooking appointments with the patient.

6. To deal with telephone enquiries regarding all hand therapy outpatient appointments and to make appropriate changes/amendments using the Trusts information systems in line with departmental guidance.

7. Action daily reports that show appointment cancellations or require those that require rebooking in order to maximise clinic utilisation.

8. To advise patients of non-clinical information e.g., outpatient waiting times.

9. To update the waiting list records as required.

10. To prepare patient records for the hand therapy department.

11. To be responsible for booking transport for patients and liaising with the transport services to ensure that patients arrival and return journeys are planned in conjunction with patient need and clinic requirements.

12. To file and archive clinical records

13. To run daily reports and any other ad hoc reports from the Trusts information system.

14. To be responsible, in cooperation with the senior hand therapy staff for cancelling clinics in the event of unplanned absence adhering to department policies.

15.To discharge patients in line with the departmental policies and procedures.

16. To make changes to clinic templates as required

17. To collect, open and date stamp post for the department.

18. To undertake photocopying and other general clerical duties as required for the hand therapy department.

19. To attend staff meetings and any other meetings as appropriate.

20. To liaise with GPs, medical staff, wards, physiotherapists, iMSK admin hub and colleagues as required.

21. To provide cover for other non-clinical roles within the department as required

22. To assist with ordering stationery and other office supplies.

23. To assist in running the hand therapy equipment shop, ensuring efficient handling of cash in line with policies and procedures.

24. To assist in the process of patients and other parties accessing medical records. Ensuring that correspondence with solicitors and other communication is carried out in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures.

25. To maintain a safe working environment liaising with other departments and completing incident forms as required.

26. To prioritise workload and work without supervision when necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Achieved English + Maths Qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Computer Packages

Experience

Essential

• Telephone + Face to Face Customer/Patient Experience
• Team Working
• Taking initiative
• Meeting goals/deadlines

Desirable

• Experience working in a health or social care setting

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Able to prioritise workload
• Flexible

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital

London Road

Ashford, Surrey

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Follow Trust and departmental processes and procedures to ensure a high quality, resource efficient and cost effective service is provided.
• Ensure patient folders are created and prepped and made available for all outpatient activity including Cardiac Diagnostics and TB contact clinics. All folders must be available within the agreed time limits and are presented in a tidy and cohesive order in line with NHSLA.
• To ensure all required data is accurately and appropriately recorded in the PAS system within agreed timeframes. Of particular importance is data relating to patient demographics, appointments, 18 week referral to treatment pathway.
• Update of all outpatient appointment outcomes at the end of each clinic session i.e. cache up, ensuring all relevant actions have been completed for each patient.
• To ensure that patients/callers needs are met with regard to booking systems, and/or general enquiries.
• To sensitively explain to patients where their appointments have been cancelled or postponed and ensure a new appointment is negotiated, as required.
• To deal sympathetically with distressed patients and families.
• To deal with patient complaints concerning Outpatient appointment details/ cancellations referring angry/distressed patients on to a senior member of the Outpatients Team when necessary.
• To notify the Team Leader Central Booking if there are any issues with clinic capacity for future appointments.
• To work and rotate on various clinics in Outpatients, Cardiac Diagnostics and Contact Clinic to ensure adequate skill mix and cover within the team.
• To prioritise, book and change appointments on both PAS and the Choose and Book System on a daily basis according to clinical urgency, clinic capacity and waiting time targets.
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with the Trusts Access Policy.
• Maintain statistics of each clinic session and provide to the Team Leader Central Booking Team.
• Open post and re-direct as appropriate to other departments.
• Liaise with GP practices or other NHS organisations to retrieve missing referrals or gain additional information around patient referrals when necessary.
• To provide a high standard of customer care to patients and their careers through clear communications.
• Ensure that patient reminder letters are generated from the PAS on a daily basis and posted to patients in a timely manner.
• Assist clinical staff in retrieval of scanned images from the EDMS.
• Ensure the Outpatient reception desk is appropriately staffed during busy times to support patient flow.
• To ensure that any change of patient details are made on PAS promptly at the point of referral or appointment confirmation.
• Demonstrate and explain outpatient administrative processes, practices and procedures to new and less experienced staff.
• To answer the telephone and deal with queries and requests in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner, referring on, as necessary to the appropriate member of the Team.
• To provide cover to the Access Team, Medical Secretariat and Health Records Team for roles equivalent to own post or grade if required.
• To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the
• Line Manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
• Ensure all patient folders from each outpatient clinic are collated and prepped prior to sending to Health Records to be scanned in to the EDMS.
• Liaise with Outpatient, Cardiac Diagnostic and Contact Clinic staff to ensure all aspects of service delivery are aligned with service requirements.
• Scan documentation using the departmental scanning devices and index records accordingly to ensure documentation is classified and indexed to the correct patient record.
• Undertake regular maintenance and cleansing of scanning devices to ensure devices are appropriately maintained and remain operational.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of work undertaken on a daily basis to ensure departmental KPIs and service level agreements can be monitored.
• Participate and contribute to departmental meetings including objective setting and feedback discussions.
• Ensure any requests for disclosure of information are directed to the Health Records Coordinator and Information Governance Officer.
• Participate in departmental audits as and when required.
• Maintain records (paper and electronic) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Report any incidents direct to the departmental manager immediately and ensure the Trust incident reporting process is followed.
• Ensure that lifting and handling guidelines are adhered to.
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements within the Trust.
• Collect and deliver patient folders to and from Health Records Department following completion of Outpatient Clinic sessions.
• Follow and comply with departmental procedure documentation. When new procedures are implemented or existing documentation updated, staff must familiarize themselves with the changes.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that an efficient service is provided at all times.
• Liaise effectively with all disciplines of staff to ensure efficient lines of communication are maintained at all times.
• Check stationary requirements and inform Team Leader Central Booking Team if extra stock is required to maintain service delivery.
• To undertake any other duties required by manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the role.
• Be flexible to the needs of the service to support effective delivery of service.
• Be adaptable to and support future changes of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English OR equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Conversant with administrative practice
• Previous office experience
• Working in a team
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working under pressure or in a fast pace environment

Desirable

• Microsoft Excel
• PAS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Reliable and works to high standards
• Adaptable to change
• Sensitive and caring
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Previous experience of a healthcare setting
• Problem Solving
• Able to work on own initiative.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Flexible
• Positive approach to work

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Act as ward coordinator on a shift by shift basis Provide support to the Ward Manager in the management and development of staffand their clinical skills Provide leadership to team members and act as a role model To supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the wardarea Alongside other staff provide efficient communication which will ensuredissemination of information to all staff Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Demonstrate robust and effective management and organisational skillsCLINICAL Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs andvarying levels of complexity Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patientrecords Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needsare met, especially ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives Hold relevant skills for this level Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, andsupport staff members Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line withNMC and Trust Policies and Caldicott principles Demonstrate competency in using specialist equipment and display a soundknowledge of the care Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and familiesin line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Instruct nursing staff in the correct use of equipment, cleaning after use, removingfrom use, and labelling of any faulty or broken items before returning to MedicalEquipment Library/Medical Engineering, ensuring the Nurse in Charge is informed Coordinate cardiac arrest events on the wardMANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Deputise for the Ward Manager in the management and organisation of the ward Accept delegated line management responsibilities for other team membersincluding performance, development and appraisals Support the Ward Manager to maximise the best use of clinical resources,implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff Support the Ward Manager with the monitoring of performance of staff ensuringthat learning needs are identified through personal development and PACT Promote the development of services within the ward area and assist the WardManager to implement changes/improvements Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, fulfil theresponsibility of the authorised signatory Supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinicalarea Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Ensure staffing levels and skill mix are adequate to meet the acuity of patient needsand match the agreed staffing levels Lead role as link nurse Ability to create rosters and understand the nursing establishment required Have an awareness of budget setting and control Participate in organisational cost improvement programmes Encourage and disseminate to staff Trust quality objectives and HNS objectives Manage staff attendance Ensure staff appraisals and mandatory training meet the Trust objectivesORGANISATIONAL Provide leadership Have a good awareness of Trust strategic objectives Undertake investigations in relation to incidents, accidents and complaints Assist the Ward Manager in ward audits and the development and implementationof any ward action plans Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers, participate in the development of local policies and procedures Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvements when required Assist in patient and public involvement activities in the ward area which lead toservice improvement Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights, and take action when your own orothers actions undermine these rightsPROFESSIONAL Keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the specialty and currentissues within nursing and healthcare Promote and maintain safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line withthe Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Maintain a personal development plan and assist in the formulation and updating ofpersonal development plans with junior colleagues (OurPACT) Maintain active status on NMC register and ensure revalidation happens in a timelymanner Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and ensure self and others participate in thedevelopment of same Undertake Clinical Supervision if required and support its use with other staff Maintain up to date skills and knowledge Maintain good awareness of current professional and healthcare issues Maintain a professional portfolio Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvement work, through auditand research Promote equality and diversity and rights, taking action when individual or otherpeoples actions undermine these rights.QUALITY Contribute to the development and maintenance of Clinical Quality and ensure thatnursing care and clinical practice are research and evidence based and activelyreflects the Trusts standards Assist the Division in achieving the Trust Quality Indicators including minimisingpatient harms. This includes the prevalence of unavoidable pressure ulcers, medicineerrors and incidences of infections. Maintain an active involvement in patient and family centred strategies Investigate all incidents, accidents and complaints, reporting them appropriatelyusing relevant systems Monitor and report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fallsbelow an acceptable level Deploy staff with appropriate skills to ensure safe patient care Deploy staff to other areas when required to support patient safety Evaluate care delivered.4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING To provide clinical care taking the opportunity to lead and teach by example in the clinicalsetting. To act as a clinical expert leading best practice and professionalism. To identify and manage a comprehensive teaching programme which is flexible and adaptable tothe needs of all grades of staff and student nurses. In collaboration with the management team identify the individual learning needs of all staffthrough personal development plans / appraisal systems. Participate in and facilitate innovations in collaboration with the MDT and productrepresentatives. Regularly undertake formal teaching sessions on post-registration pathways related to the clinicalspeciality internally and externally. Liaise with other disciplines to facilitate and promote local study days. To establish and maintain an active learning environment in all aspects of critical care. To coordinate, maintain and participate in formal critical care education programme in conjunction withthe Critical Care Directorate education team, ensuring all staff members fully participate indelivery of educational lectures. Encourage reflective practice including ongoing development. To maintain and improve own knowledge base by attending appropriate courses and undertakingresearch-based projects.CONFIDENTIALITYAll employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance,Confidentiality and Information Security

RISK MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts RiskManagement, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at WorkAct. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazardidentified.SAFEGUARDINGAll staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople and vulnerable adults.Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility toensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course oftheir work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote thewelfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significantadults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding andpromotion of the welfare of these individuals.HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThe Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented withopportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trainedclinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes.This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Holds (or working towards) post registration Diploma or Degree
• Holds Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of continued further study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience some of which must be cardiothoracic nursing
• Experience of managing patients with highly dependent needs
• Experience of involvement in successful change management
• Experience of data collection for audit/quality monitoring
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues

Desirable

• Understanding of HR Policies and Procedures
• Basic knowledge of financial management within the clinical setting
• Knowledge of COSHH procedures and risk management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Ability to present written information in a logical manner
• Good IT skills
• Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
• Ability to place the patient at the centre of care delivery and plan effectively for patients with complex care needs
• Good problem solving ability
• Excellent organisational skills
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Demonstrates as desire to explore new ways of delivering service
• Previous experience of team leading/staff management

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Inclusive
• Make a difference
• Person centered
• Accountable
• Continuous improvement
• Teamwork

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients within their home setting to undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning, treatment and evaluation for patients presenting with acute or chronic conditions.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, interpret test results and plan clinical care accordingly.
• To always practice within professional competencies and escalate to the referring or duty clinician for guidance where clinical presentations exceed individual experience or scope of practice.
• Make any necessary referrals in collaboration with the referring or duty clinician to other members of the primary health care team, community or hospital teams or social care team as appropriate.
• Where appropriate, discuss with the referring or duty clinician doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring specific treatment, hospital admission or referral.
• Follow-up patients in the short term and post discharge / 999 call to ensure continuity of care and assist with reducing unnecessary hospital admission or re-admission.
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within the boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care where appropriate.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council Standards and Proficiency, Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and ensure that personal and professional clinical standards and development are maintained.
• If able to prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following national policies, patient group directives and local pathways and in accordance with own competence.
• Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment, ensuring the delivery of a safe and effective service.
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs, only accepting to carry out procedures that you are appropriately trained to complete.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
• Assist with the development of local policies and procedures and participate in audit.
• Participate in PCN MDT where appropriate.
• Explore the potential for collaborative working and take opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships.
• Liaise with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients, including but not limited to:

- Patients and their representatives

- GP, nurses, AHPs and other practice staff

- Social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physician associates and pharmacists

- Community pharmacists and support staff

- End of life care teams

- Mental health teams

- PCN Clinical Directors and other PCN staff

- Practice managers

- Community nurses and other allied health professionals

- Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 yrs post qualification experience
• Demonstrable experience working in, or a good understanding of, urgent care and primary care environments, including the operational and clinical demands of these settings.
• Comprehensive patient examination skills of body systems
• Knowledge of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in primary care
• Collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
• Facilitating change to improve clinical practice
• Undertaking policy review and clinical audit
• Good knowledge of Emis / Clinical system
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues

Desirable

• Experience working within primary care
• Independent prescribing (V300)

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

Sutton Primary Care Networks

Address

Thomas Wall Centre

52 Benhill Avenue

Sutton

Surrey

SM1 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of over 2.8 million people.

The hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the country and performs around 2000 major cardiac procedures and 700 major thoracic procedures per annum. The full range of services for adult cardiothoracic surgical patients (with the exception of transplantation) is provided and this includes an expanding service for adult congenital, major aortic surgery, with minimally invasive robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery. The trust also performs over 150 transcatheter aortic valve insertion procedures per year.

The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment, we are able to provide:

184 medical and surgical beds:

25 day case beds

12 bed cystic fibrosis ward

30 Critical care beds

9 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres

Endoscopy suite

Recovery room

X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT Scanner and MRI scanner

Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory

7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories

One dedicated pacing theatre and a shared pacing/aneurysm theatre

Newly refurbished research laboratories

Hospital electronic patient record system (EPR)

Da Vinci Robotic surgery

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital continues to invest in infrastructure with a recently renovated Catheterisation Suite and Cystic Fibrosis Ward and construction of a new main entrance.

Anaesthetic Team:

Anaesthetists

Dr J Ratnasingham - Deputy Divisional Medical Director (LHCH Surgery Division)

Dr C Quarterman - College Tutor and Director of Medical Education

Dr O Al-Rawi - Clinical Director Anaesthesia

Dr N Coulson - Clinical Director Critical Care

Dr A Bhawnani

Dr J Kendall

Dr F Faraz

Dr B Gutowska

Dr D Mayhew

Dr B Murray

Dr K Palmer

Dr T Ridgway

Dr I Shaban

Dr P Wolski

Dr A Hill

Dr O Chambers

Dr E Houston

Dr M Evans

Dr C Yeo

Dr C Darwen

SESSIONAL COMMITMENT

The Anaesthetic Department is busy division providing anaesthetic for a wide variety of specialist areas including cardiac, thoracic, cardiology and critical care. A variety of sessions would be available and can be tailored to suit the appropriately qualified candidate.

This post attracts a 10 PAs locum consultant job plan including 1.5 SPA for a period of 12 months, starting as soon as possible. Job plan will be adjusted according to ability to do emergency on call commitment after a period of assessment which would be remunerated at 2 PA.

The successful candidates will have full secretarial support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office accommodation.

EDUCATION AND AUDIT

A strong emphasis is placed on quality improvement work within the department, and all medical staff are expected to carry out regular projects. There are regular critical incident meetings and combined mortality and morbidity meetings are also held in conjunction with the surgical division. Medical staff are also required to participate in the Trusts Clinical Governance and Appraisal System.

The hospital provides undergraduate medical education for final year students from Liverpool University. Emphasis is also placed on teaching and training of anaesthetic trainees the fundamentals of cardiothoracic anaesthesia. The successful candidate will be expected to devote time to the training of juniors on a regular basis both for clinical training and more formal teaching.

A specialist Library is available on site. In addition, the libraries of the Liverpool Medical Institution, Liverpool University and Broadgreen Hospital are also available for reference.

Be Civil Be Kind:

In line with the trusts values, the anaesthetic team works with belief that the best teams respect and value each other which contributes to the best outcomes for both staff and patients.

Every day and in every situation, we:

• Treat each other equally and with respect
• Welcome and value every persons contribution and feedback
• Build each other up and appreciate how we help and support each other
• Lead by example, role modelling our IMPACT behaviours
• Greet and acknowledge each other with kindness
• Understand the importance of fairness
• Acknowledge and reflect on the impact our behaviour has on others
• Strive for continuous improvement and lean from our mistakes
• Value the variety of experience, perspectives, skills and ideas that our diverse workplace culture brings
• Promote a culture of civility, addressing incivility in real time to protect everyones mental health and wellbeing

Mersey Region and City of Liverpool

Liverpool is a dynamic maritime city. It has experienced a major revival over the past few years and is now recognised as a World Heritage Site. It is unusually compact and a journey to the centre rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Merseysiders enjoy a superb quality of life.

The county abounds with fine architecture, live cultural pursuits and outstanding sport. There are many fine golf courses in the area, numerous sailing clubs and facilities for windsurfing, and of course there are two famous Premiership Football clubs in the city. Tourism has become a major industry and twenty million people visited the city last year, attracted by the areas natural and man-made assets.

Merseysides theatres, museums and art collections are now amongst its strongest assets. The city is alive with independent theatre groups, authors, poets and dance groups. The Walker Art Gallery contains a collection equal to any in the provinces and the Tate Gallery opened in 1988 on Liverpools waterfront at the refurbished Albert Dock. The Lady Lever Art Gallery at Port Sunlight also houses a collection of national importance. The Philharmonic Orchestra is nationally acclaimed and there is a full range of musical activities of all types.

Liverpool was the European Capital City of Culture for 2008, which attracted further major investment in the city.

There are both Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathedrals and facilities for worship for every other faith in the city. There are excellent schools for both sexes, including a variety of denominational schools both in the private and state sector.

Very good housing in the re-developed docklands, pleasant suburbs, near the sea and in rural areas is easily available the cost of which is still significantly less than the national average.

Two airports are within easy reach. John Lennon International Airport (Liverpool) and Manchester International Airport are within half to three quarters of an hours driving time. There are excellent train services and motorway links to all parts of the country with easy access to the National Parks of North Wales, the Peak District and the Lake District, as well as to both Lancashire and North Wales Coasts. There are direct ferry links to Belfast, Dublin and the Isle of Man.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.

The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

SAFEGUARDING

All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff that come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.

All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.

This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
• FRCA or equivalent diploma
• Passed written Transoesophageal Echocardiography examination or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
• Post-Graduate Prizes
• Full TOE accreditation

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months Advanced training in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia including ability to use and interpret trans-oesophageal echocardiography
• Recent experience working in an NHS setting
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of clinical problems
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Evidence of compliance with Domain 1 and 2 of GMP guidelines

Desirable

• Experience in anaesthesia for major aortic surgery
• Experience in anaesthesia for Adult Congenital Cardiac surgery
• Experience and interest in critical care

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and written skills
• High level of team working and communication skills
• Active regular participation in teaching and training
• Evidence of consistent engagement with clinical audit
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
• Regular commitment to continuing medical education
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research
• Presentations at regional and national meetings

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
• Formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
• ALS/ATLS instructor
• Continuing plans for funded research
• Author of recent peer reviewed publications
• Experience of conducting research projects

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Evidence of consistent ability to work effectively with colleagues in the interests of patients as described in Domain 3 of GMP guidelines
• Listens to colleagues
• Communicates clearly, politely and considerately
• Recognise and show respect for colleagues' skills and contributions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as circumstances require
• Flexibility in a changing work environment
• Evidence of patient centred care
• Evidence of compliance with Domain 4 of GMP

Desirable

• Evidence of Leadership qualities

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be joining a team of six imaging cardiologists, as well as the larger cardiology consultant group. Due to the expansion of LHCHs surgical and structural programmes, this is an exciting and rewarding time to be involved in tertiary centre cardiac imaging in Liverpool due to the increasing demand, improving investment in cardiac diagnostics/radiology, improving image quality and scanner capabilities, and advancing research. LHCH is a high-volume centre for cardiac CT and MRI, with the scanners being dedicated to cardiac work. The imaging cardiologists and radiologists form a supportive, cohesive, collaborative and efficient team who benefit from each others knowledge and experience.

LHCH provides an advanced echo service encompassing all aspects of echocardiography including stress, 3D, contrast, transoesophageal and echo in the catheter lab for interventional procedures. The cardiac diagnostics department is staffed with 20 highly skilled cardiac physiologists with individual BSE accreditation, with the same accreditation also awarded at departmental level. In the past 12 months, over 10,000 outpatient transthoracic echocardiograms were performed along with over 500 stress echo, 400 transoesophageal echo, 4500 in-patient scans and over 1000 scans for the community cardiology service. For stress echo, the department is able to offer all modalities including treadmill, bike, pacing and pharmacological stress. TOE is performed in a purpose-built endoscopy suite. The adult congenital heart disease imaging team are integrated with the imaging department and work in close collaboration with the imaging cardiologists. There are strong links with local secondary care cardiologists and a local network to which the appointee would be expected to contribute.

The TAVI/structural team work closely with the imaging group and currently consist of six interventional cardiologists. The service is expanding with new appointments imminent, and there is collaborative working with dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. Approximately 500 TAVIs will be performed this year, with a recently established TEER service gaining experience and consultant recruitment. Additional structural work includes PFO, paravalvular leak and VSD closure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
• MRCP (UK), or provide evidence of equivalent training and experience

Desirable

• A higher degree e.g. MD, PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in cardiology
• Ability to independently perform and interpret advanced cardiac imaging studies in at least two advanced cardiac imaging modalities from echocardiography, cardiovascular CT and cardiovascular MRI, with appropriate advanced/Level 2 or equivalent accreditation in the relevant imaging modalities
• For CT and/or CMR: a minimum of two years' practical clinical experience undertaking supervised and/or independent live scanning, including experience of operating as the responsible senior clinician for clinical imaging lists and making real-time decisions regarding image acquisition, protocol selection, scan modification and image quality
• Ability to offer imaging opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Understanding and evidence of clinical governance and audit

Desirable

• Experience in structural heart, valve or TAVI imaging
• Experience of advanced echocardiography including 3D, stress and/or transoesophageal echocardiography
• Experience of multimodality imaging in complex valve disease
• Experience in leading service change or improvement
• Evidence of participation in audit project

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
• Experience of supervising Tier 2 doctors
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Level 1/2 accreditation as an educational supervisor

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• Peer reviewed publications.

Desirable

• Success in grant applications
• Editorial experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well within a team and establish good professional relationships
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Commitment to continuing medical education

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart & Chest

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising Doctor or Duty Doctor.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager or Dispensary Manager according to Practice Policy.

To notify the authorising Doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out-of-date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the Dispensary and that all Dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

To check prescriptions dispensed by colleagues.

To participate as required in the annual stocktake.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

Issue prescriptions daily to keeping on top for our 3 day collection

Cash up the till money daily

Deal with patient queries in person or over the telephone

To cover front desk duties on a rota basis.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant qualification.
• Have previous experience working within a dispensary or pharmacy setting.
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Be confident using computer systems and learning new software.
• Be able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be compassionate, professional, and approachable.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cutlers Hill Surgery

Address

Bungay Road

Halesworth

Suffolk

IP19 8SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the Practice team may include any or all of the items in the following list:

1. Ensure and effective and efficient Reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.

2. Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers.

3. Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new/follow up appointments.

4. Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need an urgent appointment are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.

5. Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, ensuring all procedures are completed.

6. Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert/Transfer calls, take messages and ensure accuracy of detail and prompt delivery of information to the correct department/team member.

7. All home visit requests are to be added to the On Call Dr rota promptly.

8. Process and action repeat prescription requests in accordance with Practice guidelines and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours, using the clinical software.

9. To uphold and abide by the Practice Policy, requirements to support patient service delivery and to assist in the distribution of relevant Practice leaflets, booklets, health promotion questionnaires to patients.

10. Advise patients and take payment of relevant charges for private (non GMS) services and provide admin support for the generation of medical reports.

11. Computer data entry/data allocation and collation. Processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures.

12. Scanning of relevant documentation to be work flowed for appropriate action.

13. Ensure all George Lloyd files are stored in alphabetical order within the filing system.

14. Ensure all new patient registrations are actioned promptly and entered onto the clinical software accurately to prevent duplicate records.

15. Use of Microsoft, to support the Practice and non-clinical teams with Word / Excel/ Along with filing, photocopying and scanning.

16. Ensure Reception and Waiting Room is kept neat and tidy.

17. Adhering to the Start and End of Day process.

18. Undertake any additional duties as required by the Practice and appropriate to the Reception role.

This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the Practice and the overall business objectives of the Practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience with Customer Service
• Experience of working within a Receptionist position

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice preferred by not essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of Education
• GCSE Mathematics and English - Grade C or above

Desirable

• AMSPAR Reception Certificate
• NVQ II in Customer Care
• CLAIT Qualification

Employer details

Employer name

Roundwood Surgery

Address

Wood Street

Mansfield

Nottinghamshire

NG18 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon post provides an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of specialist Plastic Surgery services, with a particular focus on sarcoma reconstruction and lower limb trauma. The successful applicant will contribute to the assessment, surgical management and ongoing care of patients requiring complex reconstructive procedures, working closely with regional and tertiary specialist teams. The role includes participation in clinical governance, teaching and service development activities. Full details of the duties, responsibilities, service commitments and the proposed job plan are provided within the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

For detailed description of duties and main responsibilities refer to the Job Description document.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• GMC with licence to practice
• Currently on or eligible to be included on the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery
• CCT / Portfolio Pathway registration expected within 6 months of interview date

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical skills / experience

Essential

• Dedicated fellowship in soft tissue sarcoma surgery & reconstruction or equivalent experience.
• Experience of orthoplastic reconstruction in a major trauma centre or Orthoplastic fellowship
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals

Desirable

• Documented logbook evidence of more than 20 microvascular reconstructions as first operator. (Please upload anonymised pages from logbook with application)
• Documented logbook evidence of more than 10 soft tissue sarcoma resections as first operator. (Please upload anonymised pages from logbook with application)
• Sarcoma MDT

Other

Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• able to work in a team
• Able to travel between sites

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
• Experience of change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

NUH - cross site

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• RGN with current NMC registration or ODP with HCPC registration
• Relevant diploma, BSc or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification
• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Interventional Radiology or theatre.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of leading a team
• Experience in writing and contributing to the formulation of SOPs, policies and procedures

Desirable

• Experience implementing change
• Experience in Mentorship
• Knowledge of ionising radiation

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Reception Duties

• Greet and assist patients that come to the surgery.
• Answering appointment line, general enquiries and triage incoming calls.
• Sorting and distributing incoming mail via post and email.
• Scanning and filing patient documents on to their records.
• Processing prescription requests
• Entering patient data on medical system
• Monitoring and actioning triage requests which come in electronically
• Filing paper documents and keeping stock up to date.
• Keep updated on Protocol and Policies of the surgery.
• Work as a team to cover holidays, illness, training days