Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Touch typing of correspondence and other patient related documentation appropriate to the specialty following shorthand dictation, hard copy written documents or digitally produced audio files.

2. Meeting agenda preparation, minute taking and distribution.

3. Organisation of cardiac administration, including the organisation and booking of appointments and theatre list, stock review and maintenance.

4. Telephone liaison with patients.

5. Assist in the collection and recording of audit data.

6. Ensure all correspondence outputs produced meet the quality and professional standards set by the department.

7. Accurate and timely recording of patient information onto Trust systems for specialty use, as directed.

8. General office duties: scanning, emailing documentation and providing telephone cover to the department, as required.

9. Responsibility for maintaining safe and secure systems in relation to documentation that is retrieved or used as part of the role, in accordance with governance procedures.

10. To undertake annual appraisal.

11. Must undertake all mandatory training as required by the Trust.

12. Any other duties appropriate as may be required.

* Any other duties required by line manager

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalent
• RSA/OCR Level II or equivalent
• Word Processing/Audio typing Skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and secretarial procedures

Experience

Essential

• Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge and experience of all Microsoft office packages
• Experience working in an NHS office environment

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

• Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
• Self motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Manage/prioritise own workload
• Ability to accurately maintain computerise and manual filing/documentation system
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as required

Desirable

• Knowledge of internal PAS system
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team
• Time management skills
• Understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking, and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice.
• Disease management protocols.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing,confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality

The post holder will:

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

Health & Safety

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

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and Diversity

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

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

Personal/Professional Development

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

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

Quality

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

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

Communication

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

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

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GMC professional registration.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

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 Integrated Community Services

Address

Hama Medical Centre

11 Nottingham Road

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols

• Providing counselling and health education

• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

• Collecting data for audit purposes

• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Additional

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data

• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality

The post holder will:

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

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

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

Health & Safety

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

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

• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.

• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)

• Hand hygiene standards for self and others

• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure

• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice

• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person

• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager

• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal

• Maintenance of own clean working environment

• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers

• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use

• Maintenance of sterile environments

• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and Diversity

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development

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

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

• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

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

• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers

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

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

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

• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GMC professional registration.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

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 Integrated Community Services

Address

Saxon Cross Surgery

Church Street

Stapleford

Nottinghamshire

NG9 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.
• Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.
• Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.
• Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Type discharge summaries as appropriate
• Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.
• To manage and maintain 18-week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals toensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arrangedin conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway.
• Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.
• Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE Standard or Higher
• RSA 3 Typing / Word Processing
• RSA 3 Medical Audio Typing
• Good English Language Skills
• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Shorthand / Speed Writing
• Secretarial Diploma
• ECDL
• CLAIT award

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minute Taking
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous Medical Secretary Experience
• Medical Audio Typing

Desirable

• 2 years' experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise
• Use of all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust computer systems

Other

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Reliable and conscientious
• Ability to maintain control of stressful situations
• Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
• Ability to travel across hospital sites when required
• Possess a friendly and approachable personality
• Ability to show understanding an appreciation
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service to patients. The post will rotate through each of the areas within the access office to enable cover in all respects of the service.
• To be named contact point liaising with patients, relatives and/or carers as well as medical representatives, GPs, nursing staff, surgical team and support services to ensure the admission is appropriately planned and managed. This can be face to face, over the telephone, in writing or electronic.
• Accurate addition of patients to the waiting list ensuring any relevant notes recorded.
• To provide advice to patients with matters relating to their admission (pre and post operative guidance) and with regard to their position on the waiting list.
• To plan multiple theatre/procedure lists up to six weeks in advance, using clinical knowledge, medical terminology and information to meet the patients 18-week, diagnostic, cancer and/or 28-day rescheduling targets.
• Ensure that with effective planning and organisation the theatre/procedure lists are utilised to their maximum potential which requires taking in to account specific patient needs, cancelling/rescheduling patients, replacing short notice cancellations, liaising with the surgeon to ensure theatre list order considering all patient and theatre information.
• Responsible for communicating information and changes relating to elective admissions, theatre lists etc with regards intended procedures, specific kit requirements, specific anaesthetic input to relevant staff Trustwide.
• Ensuring where required appropriate funding is in place or authorised to allow the patient to proceed to admission.
• Identify, attempt to resolve and pre-empt situations which may result in a breach of access targets. Regularly analyze waiting list information to ensure compliance with national waiting time standards and escalate in a timely manner any requirements for additional capacity to ensure patients are treated within waiting time standards.
• To work flexibly according to the needs of the service including covering for colleagues during periods of leave.
• Liase with Bed Manager in the case of patients being put on stand-by or cancelled due to extraneous circumstances (i.e. bed unavailability.
• Ensure that all patients are placed on galaxy (theatre system) as soon as patients booking is confirmed.
• Ensure finalised theatre lists are forwarded to the respective secretaries for circulation allowing adequate preparation by theatres and sterile services in order to minimise cancellations (currently 48hours circulation)
• With knowledge and understanding of the 18-week RTT and compliant/non-compliant pathways add patients to the waiting list ensuring correct linkage.
• Responsible for appointing all patients from the PTLs and managing all Outpatient waiting lists to ensure accurate patient management, enabling the Trust to meet all of its performance targets.
• Responsible for registration of referral letters, ensuring all referral letters and ERS referrals are directed to the appropriate Consultants and Clinics.
• Responsible for booking all new and follow up appointments in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Liaise directly with patients in relation to booking and agreeing outpatient appointments within the appropriate timescales.
• Working under the direction of the operational management teams, when dealing with requests for clinic cancellations; will be responsible for managing the cancellation/reduction of the clinics on PAS and ERS, and the patients future appointments effectively and timely.
• Responsible for all clinic template changes due to changes to Medical Rotas.
• Manage all appointments on the ERS system ensuring all new appointments which are cancelled by the patient, are discussed with the patient and the appointment either remade or discharged within the appropriate timescales.
• Management of the ASI, ensuring the booking of appointment or escalating capacity issues to the appropriate operational team.
• Responsible for managing partial booking lists and escalating any problems to the operational management teams/team leader.
• Manage all ward forms, ensuring patients are booked for their follow-up appointment or escalate as required.
• Retrospectively record all attendances outside clinic as per work instruction.
• On rotation ensure the general access office email address is managed timely during the shift.
• On rotation, allocated duties include answering the access and booking main telephone line for patient queries and booking.
• Ensure compliance with the two week wait rule for all suspected cancer referrals.
• The post holder will be required to undertake mandatory training and is responsible for keeping this training up to date.
• The post holder will have an appraisal of performance each year and will be responsible for agreeing a development plan in line with the Trusts PDR system in agreement with their manager or immediate supervisor. The development plan will be reviewed each year.
• The Trust will provide assistance and agreed development to enable the post holder to achieve their objectives and standards in line with the development plan.
• If the post holder feels he/she is not achieving their objective as agreed in the development plan they will bring it to the attention of their supervisor or manager at the earliest opportunity.
• Prioritise own workload on a daily basis while recognising when it is appropriate to escalate to manager.
• To understand, contribute, implement and apply knowledge of a relevant procedures and knowledge of how to resolve non-routine problems.
• Assist in the training and induction of new staff and provide continuous support with regards to the co-ordination of their workload.
• Participate in the cover of work colleagues during their absences or at other times when required.
• Required to contribute to service/department meetings giving progress reports on activity for each consultant and reduction of wait times.
• The post holder will support the line manager utilising the proper use of the Trusts resources such as stationery, telephone usage, photocopying and other consumables in the course of business, ensuring minimal waste and minimal cost.
• Responsible for data quality when maintaining, inputting, extracting and producing information (including information to patients) in the Trusts multiple computer systems.
• To use speed and accuracy with clinical and non-clinical information relating to patient care to ensure patient safety at all times.
• To work under own initiative within approved policies, procedures, booking guidelines and escalation processes to make decisions to ensure efficient and patient centred service delivery.
• To attend weekly meetings with the operational team to provide information for the access meetings and also to discuss any capacity issues/shortfalls and contribute to help identify a solution.
• Responsible for the generation and sending of all letters and appropriate information leaflets, for both paper and electronic referrals booked through PAS and the ERS System and for partial booking invites.
• To understand, contribute, implement and apply knowledge of a relevant procedures and knowledge of how to resolve non-routine problems.
• Proactively engage with clinicians/GPs/staff and patients to enable an effective patient flow through the pathway.
• Receive and handle patient telephone enquiries in an empathic, reassuring, timely, appropriate and confident manner.
• To overcome barriers on a daily basis in supporting patients that might not easily understand due to cultural or language differences, physical or mental special needs, or due to age. To use tact and persuasion to negotiate a mutually convenient date for a patients procedure when the may be upset or angry.
• To communicate unpleasant news in a empathetic manner to patients, relative or carers over the telephone and provide reassurance at times of distress or when discussing issues of a sensitive nature.
• Prioritise own workload on a daily basis while recognising when it is appropriate to escalate to manager.
• To understand, contribute, implement and apply knowledge of a relevant procedures and knowledge of how to resolve non-routine problems.
• Assist in the training and induction of new staff and provide continuous support with regards to the co-ordination of their workload.
• Participate in the cover of work colleagues during their absences or at other times when required.
• Required to contribute to service/department meetings giving progress reports on activity for each consultant and reduction of wait times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL or equivalent
• NVQ 2 Customer Care or equivalent experience
• 5 GCSEs grade C or above

Desirable

• NVQ 3 Business and Administration

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Computer literate - experience of using Microsoft packages
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Excellent communication skills to overcome barriers of understanding
• Experience of collating data
• Working in a demanding environment
• Ability to organise self, working to deadlines and ensuring quality standards

Desirable

• Use of patient administrative systems
• Experience of scheduling / coordination activities and/or resources.
• Waiting list management experience
• Knowledge of NHS standards and targets
• Communication with patients in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure & to strict deadlines
• Able to work effectively across departmental boundaries
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal and telephone communication skills with team/clients/relatives, using tact when required
• Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with public/conflict
• Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
• High standard of accuracy
• Flexibility and able to adapt to change
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as a flexible and effective team member

Other

Essential

• To frequently sit and concentrate in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time due to continuous exposure to VDU equipment, inputting information via a keyboard and using a telephone headset. Whilst using multiple computer systems at the same time.
• To multi-task between activities with frequent interruptions and a need to leave one task immediately. Reprioritise your workload to resolve any unexpected issues
• Ability to concentrate when taking patient details over the phone throughout the day
• Requirement to deal with distressed patients on a daily basis
• Working in an office environment, using a VDU continuously throughout the day

Our 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially

information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).

Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and

Reassurance.

Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as

and when required.

Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.

Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.

Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.

To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration

procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and

escalate as required.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a

timely manner.

To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the

patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.

Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and

escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.

Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.

Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation.

Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.

Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster period.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

To deputise in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service

delivery.

To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.

To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self.

Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.

To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.

To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.

To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.

To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within

individual personal performance planning and development review.

To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and

revalidation.

Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing.

Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.

Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels.
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload.
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and Administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care.
• Ability to communicate distressing information.
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

Our 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 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

The main purpose of the job is to provide reception and administrative support to the GP Practice to ensure the medical and nursing staff can provide an effective, efficient and caring service to the practice population.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient registrations.

Summarising medical records arriving in to the practice and releasing to companies on request.

Ensure efficient operation of the appointment system and monitor the flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms.

Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients, and those seeking temporary cover. Ensure registration procedures are completed.

Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors.

Take and process requests for repeat prescriptions. Ensure that the patient is aware of when the prescription will be ready for collection.

Using a triage system to signpost patient to services and clinicians that will meet their needs.

Manage eConsults and practice email.

Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate.

Open up the premises at the start of day and make all necessary preparation to receive patients. Ensure that the system is operational at the beginning of each day.

Scan and clinical coding of hospital letters and other correspondence.

Any other duties the management feel appropriate to the role.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense, and local knowledge to respond to patients' enquiries and requests.

Keyboard skills necessary to undertake responsibilities involving use of the practice's clinical computer system.

Needs to work effectively as a member of the Reception team, other Practice members and the wider primary healthcare team.

High degree of flexibility in hours worked required. Work additional shifts to cover staff absence and attend staff meetings outside of normal working hours.

To assist in maintaining their own and others health and safety.

To support the equality, diversity and right of patients, carers and colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Mathematics
• GCSE English or equivalent
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• A detailed understanding of a healthcare office environment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• An understanding of the Practice clinical system.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral).
• Excellent organisational skills.
• IT skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Negotiation and conflict management.
• Problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public face to face or on the telephone.
• Experience working with computers including internet, email, Microsoft.

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice.
• Experience of working in a busy reception.
• Experience of computerised medical record systems preferably EMIS Web.

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

Second Street Surgery

Address

Second Street

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE8 2UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application
• BLS Course
• Completion of Foundation Competencies
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Completed a minimum of four to six months experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCOG part 2
• RCOG ATSM / SITM which includes a surgical component

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Promotion of (and participation in) teaching within the department
2. Flexible cover for the clinical commitments of the department
3. To be active in research and to continue to maintain and update his or her professional knowledge

The post is covered by terms and conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and General Whitely Council conditions. The post holder will be expected to carry out audit and activities associated with clinical governance as required by the Trusts and or by The Royal College

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC
• Fellowship of the Royal College or affiliated body

Desirable

• Higher additional qualification
• Possession of CCT

Experience & ability

Essential

• Evidence of continuing medical education .

Desirable

• Other specific medical interests

Teaching

Essential

• Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students

Desirable

• Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course

Management

Essential

• Willingness to participate in management activities
• Motivated to ensure achievement of defined targets

Desirable

• Experience of change management

Research

Essential

• Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians

Desirable

• Willingness to continue participation in research

Disposition

Essential

• Potential to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player

Desirable

• Enthusiastic and approachable

Other

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Committed to personal and professional development

Desirable

• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. George's NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for information of the duties and responsibilities to be undertaken within the role.

Please note, duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Reception Supervisor, Assistant to the Practice Manager or Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• GCSE mathematics or equivalent
• GCSE English or equivalent

Desirable

• Further education

Others

Essential

• Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at desired times

Desirable

• Car driver/clean licence

Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• 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
• Able to use own initiative
• Smart appearance

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Microsoft office software
• Keyboard skills
• Customer service skills
• A good team player
• Able to take messages accurately and deal with appropriately
• Good telephone manner

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne clinical system
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Employer details

Employer name

Penny's Hill Practice

Address

Ferndown Medical Centre

St. Marys Road

Ferndown

Dorset

BH22 9HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work proactively with patients, GP practices, multidisciplinary teams and community organisations to provide personalised, practical and compassionate support. Key responsibilities will include:

• Take referrals from clinicians and multi disciplinary teams, and work closely with other PCN team colleagues to triage those patients and allocate to the most appropriate person

• Discuss the persons needs with them, based on guidance from the referrer, and identify a range of options that could assist the person to improve their independence and health and wellbeing

• Strengthen community and personal resilience, focusing on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach with each individual case

• Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health & wellbeing introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services

• Manage and prioritise own caseload, in accordance with the needs

• Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals and agencies, when the persons needs are beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a need requiring a qualified practitioner

• Identify new, and work in partnership with voluntary and statutory organisations

• Understand the barriers and opportunities for people to self manage their conditions in the community

• Have a role in educating clinical and non clinical staff within their PCN multi disciplinary teams on what other services are available within the community and how and when people can access them

• Be responsible to undertake continual personal and professional development, attend regular clinical supervision and study days. Take an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities

• Network with other local Social Prescribing Link Workers and where possible form mutual support

• Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing

• To promote the development of those working within the PCN team. Actively participate in regular co supervision of peers organise and attend regular team meetings.

Key Tasks:

• Promote social prescribing, its role in self management and the wider determinants of health

• As part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team, attend relevant MDT Network meetings, providing information and feedback on social prescribing on request

• Be proactive in encouraging self referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that support groups may find hard to reach

• Identify and work with charitable and volunteer organisations, promoting their services to your patients as well as advising practice staff on the support available

• Be a friendly source of information about well being and prevention approaches. Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities

• Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing

• Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards

• Seek advice and support from relevant GPs to discuss people-related concerns (e.g. abuse, domestic violence and support with mental health), escalating the support back to the GP or other suitable health professional if required

• Work with the PCN Digital & Transformation Lead, GP Federation, commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision

• Where possible, encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering

• The SPLW will be expected to keep accurate and up to date records on relevant health and social care systems

• The SPLW will gather record and collate data, including case studies, in a prescribed format in order to demonstrate the impact of the service

• Undertake and tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

All staff have an individual responsibility to comply with the organisations policies and practices.

Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the clinical director and network management leads, in agreement with the post holder, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a 30 to 45 minute interview.

Candidates progressing to the next stage will also be invited to take part in a short informal meet and engage exercise, designed to help us understand how they communicate, build rapport and interact with others in a community setting.

Further details about the exercise will be provided to candidates in advance of the second stage.

Please call Abi, PCN Manager on 07825987927 if you would like to chat further about the role or recruitment process

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health and health improvement (including unpaid work)
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work)

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people in the creation of Personalised Care Plans, and supporting the implementation of their Care Plans
• Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups
• Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services
• Experience of partnership and collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• Knowledge of IT systems, EMIS clinical system, ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of motivational coaching and interview skills
• Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality and community development approaches

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Other

Essential

• Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes

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

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Address

Lunesdale Surgery

Wellington Court

Kirkby Lonsdale

LA6 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Radiographer (IR/C.Lab inc.) position available at WUTH

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach
• Minimum of 18 months experience post qualification as a band 5 or above
• Up to date CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Experience of supporting and teaching junior staff and undergraduate student radiographers
• Experience of taking the lead role and ability to work under pressure

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Rd

Birkenhead

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS

• To provide a supervisory function to the reception team supporting the Patient Services Manager and existing supervisory team, thereby assisting with the smooth running of the Practice.
• To assist in the leadership of the reception team, ensuring an efficient and professional manner is maintained.
• To provide a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff.
• To act as a role model, demonstrating and promoting the standards expected by the Practice and creating the energy and enthusiasm for the service.
• To liaise with and assist the Patient Services Manager and existing supervisory team as and when required.
• To deputise in the absence of the Patient Services Manager.
• Assisting in the supervision and leadership of the reception staff at the Practice
• Act as a role model to reception staff, supporting, motivating and promoting good staff relations.
• Ensure all Practice Protocols are understood and adhered to.
• Liaise with the Patient Services Manager and existing supervisory team to monitor/report on staff attendance, sickness absence and annual leave.
• Liaise with the Patient Services Manager and existing supervisory team to ensure cover and suitable contingency plans are in place for all leave, including unforeseen absence.
• Lead involvement with induction/training and eConsult
• Organise agency/bank staff and daily rotas in absence of the Patient Services Manager.

RECEPTION DUTIES

Answering the telephone with a professional and pleasant manner

Dealing with patient queries accurately, efficiently and effectively

Accurately take messages, include patient details, contact details and specific content of the message and convey to the appropriate person.

Book appointments accurately and with the appropriate clinician using the EMIS clinical system

Signpost and prioritise patients in line with appropriate training

To take appropriate and accurate demographic/personal details of patients, to include disabilities, carer status and other details relating to equality and diversity.

Deal with incoming confidential e mails from patients

Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post in an efficient and timely way

Use the clinical system effectively to inform clinical staff of relevant information relating to their patient.

Deal with prescription queries effectively and in a timely way. Completing patient requests for repeat medication accurately and within the practice standards

Organise transport (emergency and non-emergency) if required

Follow all start up and close down procedures daily to ensure security of the IT system and buildings.

Liaise with technical support in the absence of IT support on the premises.

To assist the administration process of ordering, taking delivery and maintaining stock supplies, being mindful of delivery instructions such as refrigeration requirements and acting upon them

To carry out specific, additional administrative tasks as requested and agreed with line manager

Undertake any other duties required by the practice to assist in the day to day running of the service.

Deal with situations involving distressed/unwell patients in line with policies and training

Manage patients who may be verbally or physically aggressive in a professional manner, using the appropriate alert systems and by following policy and training.

Deal with blood and urine specimens safely and in line with infection control policy, ensuring they are safely stored and ready for collection

Manage financial transactions in line with set protocols

Assist with day to day emailing requirements as necessary for the role

Participate in a weekly staff rota to cover the lead reception/call handling requirements during practice opening hours.

Communication

To communicate on the phone, by email, fax or in person with staff from a wide variety of NHS/other departments in a confidential, professional and efficient manner so that good communication between the surgery and all other services is maintained

To communicate in a professional, friendly and helpful way with patients, carers and the general public to maintain an excellent profile for the surgery amongst its users

To maintain confidentiality for all patients and users of the service

To communicate effectively and sensitively with service users who may be angry, confrontational, upset, anxious, fearful or have communication difficulties such as poor language skills, hearing loss or disabilities.

Responsibility

To carry out duties with a level of autonomy and minimum supervision, working within broad procedural guidelines

Use own initiative to deal with own workload and day to day tasks

To support the effect maintenance and management of office systems

To be responsible for identifying own training needs and training needs that may help improve service quality

To take responsibility when a clinician is unexpectedly not available in clinic, cancelling and rebooking appointments as directed

Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures

Report incidents and near misses to ensure the continued safety of staff, patients and visitors to the practice

Report incidents and areas of non-compliance to ensure that the practice responds and learns from errors and untoward events

General Duties

• The Post Holder may be required to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness.
• Maintaining regular consistent attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
• To attend all statutory and mandatory training courses and any courses specific to this role.
• To be available for staff meetings and meetings with management.
• To have a good understanding and follow company policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Attend performance and development reviews with your line manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in supervising a team of 10-20 members
• Experience in a patient facing role

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Previous NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Montpelier Health Centre

Address

Bath Buildings

Bristol

BS6 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a.To be and effective Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

b.To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

c.To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

d.To be instrumental in smear recall programme

e.To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

f.As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

g.To review patient medications to enhance compliance

h.To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

i.To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

j.To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

k.To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

l.To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

m.To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

n.To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

o.To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

p.To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

q.To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

r.To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

s.To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

t.To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

u.To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

v.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

a. Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle

b. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the nursing lead and partners

c. Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary

d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care

f. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

g. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

h. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with General Practice Experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous General Practice Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Arch Medical Practice

Address

175 Royce Road

Hulme

Manchester

M15 5TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to both patients and other visitors, in person or via the telephone.

To ensure all reception duties are undertaken efficiently and promptly.

Job Responsibilities:

• To have a knowledge and understanding of Practice policies and procedures.
• To work in accordance to written protocols surrounding the reception team.
• Filing post in medical records
• Photocopying as requested
• Dealing with patients and visitors both face-to-face and via the telephone
• To be able to cover all receptions positions as necessary
• Handling completed repeat prescriptions and processing requests where required
• Processing appointments requests for patients by telephone and in person
• Deal with home visit requests
• Summarising
• Scanning and coding of letters

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
• Ability to use IT systems and windows.
• Basic knowledge of general protocols and policies relating to reception and admin duties.

Desirable

• Ability to use medical IT systems E.g. System1

Experience

Essential

• Previous reception experience.
• Experience with customer services and dealing with public and/or patients.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a GP surgery.

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Show enthusiasm to developing personal skills
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Determine own workload priorities
• Clean, tidy appearance
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility of working hours

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grades A to C in Maths and English or the equivalent

Desirable

• Customer Service background

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

Westbourne Medical Centre

Address

7 Trinity Mews

North Ormesby

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS3 6AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Director of Medicines & Governance is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for medicines optimisation, prescribing governance, clinical governance and regulatory compliance across WellBN's multi-site practice.

Working closely with the Partners and senior leadership team, the postholder will lead the pharmacy and medicines management team, oversee patient safety and risk management systems, and ensure compliance with CQC standards and NHS contractual requirements.

Medicines Optimisation and Prescribing Governance

• Lead the medicines optimisation strategy across all practice sites.

• Oversee prescribing quality, safety and cost-effectiveness.

• Develop and implement systems to support evidence-based prescribing.

• Lead medicines-related audits and improvement programmes.

• Monitor prescribing performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical governance across the practice.

• Oversee patient safety, risk management and incident reporting processes.

• Promote a culture of learning, openness and continuous improvement.

• Support the investigation of significant events and implementation of learning.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Lead medicines-related CQC readiness and ongoing compliance activity.

• Ensure governance policies and procedures remain current and compliant.

• Coordinate quality assurance programmes across all sites.

• Provide governance and assurance reports to Partners and senior leaders.

Quality Improvement and Audit

• Develop and deliver the annual medicines audit and quality improvement programme.

• Monitor quality indicators and service performance data.

• Use data to drive improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.

• Support innovation and service redesign.

Leadership and Management

• Lead, support and develop the pharmacy and medicines management team.

• Provide professional leadership, coaching and mentorship.

• Promote staff engagement, wellbeing and development.

Strategic and External Leadership

• Support delivery of QOF and enhanced service requirements.

• Contribute to organisational strategy and business planning.

• Represent WellBN at PCN, ICB and wider NHS meetings.

• Build effective relationships with commissioners, regulators and partner organisations.

• Identify Opportunities for efficiency and service improvement.

• Support achievement of contractual and organisational objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with the GPhC, GMC, NMC or another relevant professional body.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in leadership or management.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues across a multi-site organisation.
• Ability to use data, evidence and performance information to drive improvement.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and good governance.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within primary care or NHS services.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety.
• Experience of leading quality improvement and audit programmes.
• Knowledge and understanding of CQC standards, NHS contractual requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Desirable

• Experience of working at PCN, ICB or wider system leadership level.
• Experience of leading large-scale transformation programmes.

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

WellBN

Address

18-19 Western Road

Hove

BN3 1AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 5 Thoracic theatre scrub experience.
• Supervision on non-registered staff.
• Pre-registration and post basic students.
• Evidence and ability to mentor.
• Ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff.

Skills

Essential

• Good inter personal skills with the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods, both written and oral.
• Ability to plan, allocate and supervise the work of the team.
• Able to work in a fast changing challenging environment actively supporting and promoting planned change.
• Good understanding of current NHS issues and requirement for efficiency and effectiveness whilst maintaining quality.
• Evidence of competent clinical skills.
• Able to encourage/instruct all staff to use resources effectively and efficiently.

Desirable

• Able to work within set time frames, with good prioritising skills in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse.
• Recognised post graduate theatre course.
• Mentorship Course or equivelant.
• Evidence of Leadership course/training.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development/education
• Leadership course /completed programme.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 5 Thoracic theatre scrub experience.
• Supervision on non-registered staff.
• Pre-registration and post basic students.
• Evidence and ability to mentor.
• Ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff.

Skills

Essential

• Good inter personal skills with the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods, both written and oral.
• Ability to plan, allocate and supervise the work of the team.
• Able to work in a fast changing challenging environment actively supporting and promoting planned change.
• Good understanding of current NHS issues and requirement for efficiency and effectiveness whilst maintaining quality.
• Evidence of competent clinical skills.
• Able to encourage/instruct all staff to use resources effectively and efficiently.

Desirable

• Able to work within set time frames, with good prioritising skills in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse.
• Recognised post graduate theatre course.
• Mentorship Course or equivelant.
• Evidence of Leadership course/training.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development/education
• Leadership course /completed programme.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• NMC registration

desirable

Desirable

• 1 year experience on a surgical ward

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

C30 SAU

RUH

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and role requirements for detailed information and an indicative job plan.

The job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Leads for Gynaecology & Obstetrics and Workforce prior to commencement of the post.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, demonstrates excellent clinical and leadership skills, and is committed to service development, teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping and enhancing services within a progressive and ambitious department.

The RUH is also at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery, with two surgical robots in daily clinical use, supporting the delivery of advanced gynaecological procedures.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly motivated, innovative and supportive department that is committed to delivering outstanding patient care. We provide comprehensive high-risk obstetric and gynaecology services and have a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and multidisciplinary working.

Join us and become part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding care while enjoying the benefits of working in the beautiful city of Bath and the surrounding South West region..

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCOG Postgraduate professional qualification.
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months of interview date),
• Advanced training modules

Desirable

• ATSM / SITM in: Gynae-onc or benign gynae surgical care
• Experience as a unit lead for Gynae-onc
• Colposcopy / Hysteroscopic skills

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Obstetrics and emergency gynaecology
• Evidence of experience in specialist field - gynae-oncology / cancer diagnostics
• Competent in gynaecological scanning

Desirable

• Ability to perform Obstetric Ultrasound - Growth Scans, Doppler, cervical length
• Robotic gynaecological experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The JCF posts rotate between the hyperacute stroke service and neurology service

Hyperacute stroke unit

The JCF will take part in the day-to-day running of the hyperacute stroke unit including patient assessment, physiological monitoring and initiation of acute interventions, liaison with Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery and Rehabilitation. He/she will be a part of the thrombolysis service. There will be a regular commitment to the assessment of acute stroke patients in the Emergency Department and possibly undertaking thrombolysis after training. The JCF will participate in the daily morning review of patients with Neuro-radiologists, and midday multidisciplinary meetings with the nursing and therapy.

Neurology

The JCF will take part in the day-to-day running of the neurology unit including patient assessment, physiological monitoring and initiation of acute interventions, liaison with Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery and Neurophysiology. The JCF will participate in the morning daily review of patients and multidisciplinary meetings with nursing and therapies. There are ample opportunities to perform lumbar punctures, skin biopsies.

There is a joint out of hours rota covering both hyperacute stroke and neurology.

The JCF will also participate in clinical governance and other audits on the unit. In addition, the JCF will be encouraged to participate in ongoing research on the unit and provide undergraduate teaching as appropriate. Kings College Hospital has an active educational programme, which the JCF will be expected to attend. These include weekly grand rounds, stroke and neurology specific teaching, neuroradiology meetings and various other teaching and training programmes within the Trust including MRCP teaching.

Applicants are expected to participate fully in the departmental neuroscience training programs. This post is not recognised for training purposes but our Trust grade doctors have the same educational and training opportunities as training grade doctors.

This post will provide experience to those considering a career in acute medicine, neurology, or related disciplines. The JCF will have an educational supervisor and be expected to meet with their educational supervisor to discuss training and service objectives at the beginning of the appointment and then at regular intervals to ensure that these objectives are met. Several JCFs in this post have subsequently successfully applied for IMT training

Person Specification

Assessment

Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Meets professional health requirements

Desirable

• Experience of neurosciences & clinical gerontology
• MRCP part 1 (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.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist will join the regional Children's Heart Unit at the University Hospital of Wales, providing specialist paediatric cardiology services for children and young people across Cardiff and Vale and the wider South and Mid Wales population. The post is a full-time maternity leave replacement and forms part of an established multidisciplinary team delivering tertiary paediatric cardiac care.

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led care for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They will undertake general and specialist paediatric cardiology clinics, participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to the delivery of regional outreach services across Wales.

The post holder will work closely with colleagues in paediatric cardiology, paediatric intensive care, neonatology, paediatric surgery and adult congenital heart disease, maintaining strong links with Bristol Children's Hospital and other tertiary cardiac centres. Attendance at joint regional case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings is expected.

The consultant will provide clinical supervision, support and training for junior medical staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals, while contributing to postgraduate education and workforce development. They will participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, governance and research activities, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with national standards and best practice.

The role includes participation in the 1:6 consultant on-call rota, supporting the management of urgent and complex paediatric cardiac cases and providing consultant cover for colleagues during periods of leave. The successful candidate will also contribute to service development, regional network working and the strategic advancement of paediatric cardiology services across Wales.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise. On Specialist Register for Paediatric Cardiology / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within 3 months of interview date / On Specialist Register for Paediatrics with evidence of equivalent training and experience to the level of a UK-based consultant paediatric cardiologist
• MRCP / MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

• Possession of appropriate higher degree (eg an MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Training and expertise in paediatric echocardiography
• Consultant level Paediatric Cardiology experience

Desirable

• Sub-speciality Interests

Ability

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of engagement with revalidation

Research

Essential

• Active participation in research

Management

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

Desirable

• Evidence of management training
• Evidence of leadership

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

CHFW

Heath

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone motivated and compassionate to join our dedicated inpatient Trauma & Orthopaedic Therapy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based on the main Royal Devon & Exeter hospital site (Wonford). We have two permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) Senior Allied Health Professional Support Worker positions available.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a passion for pursuing perfection across all areas of its services. We are a welcoming Trust, focussed on valuing a persons differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare and is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK.

This role involves providing a range of therapeutic interventions, treatments and exercise programmes to patients and liaising with patients and family / carers in discharge planning and prevention of falls.

The post-holder will be expected to identify and support the physical limitations of a patients disability and their functional problems to support the therapy team to deliver early routine assessments and rehabilitation. There will be a requirement to develop strong links with the multidisciplinary teams working in the acute and community settings. The caseload will primarily be patients recovering from traumatic injury who require rehabilitation to support them to be discharged home or to their normal place of residence but will also include those recovering from planned orthopaedic surgery. There will be a strong Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy focus within the role and an expectation to support both professions on a daily basis.

The role requires a fortnightly working pattern.

Week A: Monday Friday 08:15-16:30

Week B: Tuesday Saturday 08:15-16:30

Bank holidays will be allocated on a rota basis. The post holder will work flexibly in other areas of Physiotherapy if required.

The role comes with the added benefit of being in a modern city with a wide range of leisure activities and entertainment facilities. Based within the heart of beautiful Devon and just off the M5, Exeter has a lot to offer, with a stunning coastline and picturesque moors within throwing distance of the city.

Working Pattern: See above

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Sarah Chase - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. [email protected] 07557489955

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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