Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cant be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

1.1The post holder is required to comply fully with KSS standard operational procedures and clinical guidelines and to respond promptly to instructions from dispatch and senior staff

1.2The post holder is required to deal with any situation which confronts them or to which they are tasked, where aid is required commensurate with their role

1.3Work autonomously, guided by precedent and clearly defined operating guidelines, procedures, protocols and code of conduct

1.4To provide an operational response by helicopter or car to all emergency calls without undue delay

1.5To remotely support the HEMS dispatcher, in the identification of suitable incidents for the enhanced care team

1.6On arrival at incident, make a dynamic risk assessment of the environment and general situation, having due regard for the health and safety of self and others, and maintain or repeat the risk assessment process throughout the duration of the incident

1.7Through the established ambulance service command structure, maintain situation updates and ensure that the incident is appropriately resourced

1.8To provide supervision to both medical and paramedical staff during their training period (including preceptorship) influencing their development and guiding them through clinical and operational procedures as required

1.9The post holder is required to maintain current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council with particular reference to the Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics and Conduct, Performance and Ethics with no current sanctions or limitations on their practice.

1.10To undertake emergency driving duties within the scope of the HEMS Paramedic to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the enhanced care team and to maintain a high standard of emergency driving through a regular assessment process

1.11To discuss with their Clinical Operations Manager any learning and development needs at regular intervals that can be incorporated into their Individual Personal Development Review (IPDR)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered paramedic with the HCPC and with minimum 3 years post registration experience in a patient facing role (Covering Statement)
• No outstanding cautions, conditions of practice or ongoing disciplinary proceedings with employers or regulatory bodies (Covering Statement)
• Mentoring qualification (Covering Statement)
• Placements or experience demonstrable to developing towards this role (Covering Statement)

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Paramedics
• Diploma in Immediate Medical Care of the Royal College of Surgeons
• Post graduate study, ideally at level 7
• Qualifications relating to critical care (Covering Statement)
• ALS/NLS/PHTLS/APLS provider

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Computer literate
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate both leadership and followship as required in complex situations

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County & Princess Royal Hospitals

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality nursing care that supports the integrated service (the service) aim of providing effective care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service.
• The post holder will (after in-house training and successful completion of competency based assessments) provide evidence-based, clinical patient care that supports holistic sexual and reproductive health care of patients attending the service. This will include venepuncture, assisting medical and nursing staff performing intimate genital examinations, specimen collection and delivering contraception care , acting as a chaperone, performing diagnostic microscopy, facilitating asymptomatic patient pathways, recording patient observations (blood pressure, weight, height) and sexual health discussion / health promotion (including C-Card and condom provision.
• The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of the clinical area and assisting colleagues in the genital biopsy, Horizon, IUD / IUS and implant clinic.
• The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role when performing venepuncture and diagnostic microscopy and will be required to make clinical diagnosis based upon their microscopy assessment
• The post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute NHS Trust within recent years
• Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or profession discussion.

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
• Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
• Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent Qualification
• Maths GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional Skills
• English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 functional skills.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in an autonomous role and managing own workload

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Diagnostic Microscopy
• Experience in a Sexual Health and Contraception setting

People Management and Development

Essential

• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate activities to new/junior members of staff

Desirable

• Experience of supporting new HCAs to induct and develop
• Experience of supporting knowledge acquisition and reviewing a learners practice to meet a fundamental standard of patient care
• A good working knowledge of the Care Certificate Standards
• Mentoring or teaching Qualification
• Competent to chaperone during intimate genital examinations
• Aware of confidentiality in relation to sexually transmitted infections, young people and safeguarding

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Good written and spoken English - able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation
• Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. In Electronic Patient Record
• Non- judgemental and with the personal maturity to discuss matters related to sex and sexuality
• Able to communicate complex and sensitive information using appropriate language

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare in an inner city

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demands

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder supports the online STI testing and condom distribution service from Crawley, with these main responsibilities:

• Communication: supporting service users through digital and self-managed pathways by phone, SMS and email, with tact and empathy. This includes helping people who face language or sampling difficulties, giving basic health advice and signposting to other services.
• Service delivery: processing results and informing patients by text, managing positive results and liaising with pathology. The post holder also prepares and distributes testing packs, controls stock and works to KPIs, escalating when demand exceeds capacity. They attend team and hub meetings, carry out audits and contribute to policy reviews.
• People management: supporting e-rostering, allocation and budget reconciliation, and training new starters and community staff.
• Patient care: advising on specimen taking, including over the phone, supporting people at events such as Freshers fairs, and assessing 16 to 18 year olds for safeguarding.
• Learning and development: completing mandatory training, agreeing a development plan with the line manager and taking part in appraisal.
• Other: occasional weekend work and travel, regular data entry, and occasional exposure to distressing situations and bodily fluids at events.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in administration

Experience

Essential

• HCA, or support worker experience
• Confidence in MS Office

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Crawley Hospital

W Green Dr, Crawley

Crawley

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• The appointees will share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the department
• The appointees will support the clinical decision making of junior medical and dental staff
• The appointees will take part in a 1:6 on-call rota weekdays and weekends. The rota will be shared between 3/4 Specialty Doctors and 2/3 Specialist Registrars. They will be non-resident on-call overnight and will have days off after the night/weekend in-call.
• The appointees will supervise A/E clinics undertaken by DCTs when they are daytime on-call

Education and training:

The appointees will assist and participate in the development of postgraduate training for DCTs, SpRs, and other staff as appropriate

Audit

The appointee will promote evidence based practice, respond appropriately to NICE guidance and change their own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments

The post holder will undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics

They will be involved in risk management and quality assurance

The appointee should remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per GDC guidelines

They should respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents

The post holder will be expected to take part in Trust Clinical Governance meetings.

Learning and Development:

The post holder will be expected to attend mandatory training updates as required.

The post holder will undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

They will achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

The post holder will be expected to identify their own learning needs and jointly plan their training requirements with their line manager

They will participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how their role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oDental or Medical degree or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC or GDC Registration with a licence to practice
• oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

• oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• oExperience in the management of dental pathology, oral pathology and facial pain
• oExperienced in undertaking dental extractions, including surgical extractions, and intra-oral biopsies

Desirable

• oExperience in the management of head and neck skin cancer
• oExperience in undertaking temporal artery biopsies

Knowledge

Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard Hospitals

Chichester

PO19 6SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan will consist of flexible general lists based at either the Princess Royal or Royal Sussex County Hospital depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual, and also include annualised flexible in year sessions which may be undertaken on week or weekend days by mutual agreement. There is no on call commitment with this post. Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA).

participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.

When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Medical Degree
• oFRCA. or its recognised equivalent.
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
• o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of interview

Desirable

• Higher Degree
• oHigher degree related to anaesthesia

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

• oAdvanced training in subspecialities relevant to the department
• oDeliver safe and effective perioperative anaesthetic care to patients undergoing complex general surgical procedures.
• oProven history of leading perioperative QI projects

Desirable

• oAdvanced training in obstetric or regional anaesthesia

Knowledge

Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes & Honours

Personal Attributes & Career Progression

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 0BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Band 5 Combined Sexual Health Nurse and Health Adviser Job description.

Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Knowledge of counselling skills and commitment to undertake counselling training to level 3
• Experience of working in sexual health/HIV

Desirable

• Mentorship course

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills
• Experience working at part of a multidisciplinary team
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Experience or interest in the area of sexual health, contraception or LGBTQ+ health
• Evidence of experience in managing and delivering person centred care on daily basis

Desirable

• Competent in performing venepuncture
• Post graduate experience within sexual health providing GUM and/or contraception care
• Competent in diagnostic microscopy
• Competent in HPV ablative therapies
• Ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under
• Aware of Trust Policies and financial position
• Experience of delegation
• Evidence of managing complex patients

People Management and Development

Essential

• Good standard of written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to vary communication style according to audience and clinical situation

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Ability to supervise the work of other staff and learners
• Experience of supervising junior staff, supported by senior staff nurse or manager
• Ability to co-ordinate the work of the clinic team

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Claud Nicole Outpatients Department

Eastern Rd, Kemptown,

Brighton and Hove

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leads and works within nurse provided clinical sessions, often working as a lone worker in mainly non-clinical settings, providing highly specialised advice concerning the care of health inclusion groups, many of whom find accessing mainstream services for their treatment and care difficult. Issues or prescribes medicines/treatments in accordance with local care pathways and in accordance with the NMC Administration of Medicines Guidelines

Acting as a professional role model, works as an advanced practitioner, demonstrating clinical expertise in the care of any patients. Manages a clinical workload effectively, ensuring it is prioritised appropriately through triage and working closely with other members of the team. In consultation with clients uses nursing skills to assess their contraceptive and sexual health needs in order to provide a range of appropriate options, individualised advice and care and relevant teaching and demonstration regarding the chosen method of contraception. Advises other staff members on appropriate choices for patient care based on a range of options through consultation, assess risk for STI, pregnancy and BBV, based on facts which may be complex/high risk. Offer and provide relevant tests/screening including, bi-manual and testicular examinatioas appropriate and following analysis of the results/findings, treatment options and specialist programmes of care. Offers PEP, PEPSI and PREP to those at high risk of BBV following assessment and ensuring patients return for follow up; completes both partner and provider notification which can be complex and highly emotive requiring empathy and reassurance.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered nurse Associate member or Diplomate of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• Study at degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
• Nationally recognised approved CASH qualification e.g. NDFRSH; NA 298/NA394/NA6138; ENB 90/900/R71
• Letter of Competence for Sub Dermal Implants insertion and removal

Desirable

• Study to Masters level
• Advanced STIF Competencies Non-medical prescribing
• PG Cert in Education, Post graduate module in Supporting Education in Practice or equivalent teaching qualification

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing & Chichester (Base), Crawley (may need to occasionally work from Brighton as well)

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assess, plan and implement and evaluate packages of care to provide holistic sexual and reproductive health care to patients attending the service in relation to their sexual health. The post holder is required to be clinically competent to:

• Works autonomously as an independent practitioner to manage a patient episode of care within a team framework.
• Assess patients level of understanding and factors impacting on ability to consent to care (including HIV testing, clinical examination and treatment); Able to effectively support junior members of the team to manage patients with complex needs where appropriate.
• Identifies high risk patients including, safeguarding, vulnerable adults, sexual risk taking, those in abusive relationships or victims of past or current assault. Able to assess needs, negotiate care and make sensitive ongoing referral.
• Support young people, including those aged under 16 years of age, with support from other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in safeguarding and young people themed training and educational opportunities
• Assess and appropriately respond to risk of / experience of sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Assess contraceptive needs, negotiates individual care plans, initiate and change methods of practice, provide appropriate patient education and assess and initiate any ongoing support required.
• Undertake patient assessment and triage.

Manage episodes of patient care, including history taking, care planning, examination (including genital examination), specimen collection (including venepuncture and cervical cytology), vaccination in patients

Please see the attached Job description for full details.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (level 1)
• Undertaking study at degree level / equivalent level of knowledge, with significant post-registration experience
• Evidence of post-graduate experience and recognised qualifications within the specialist area to include contraception (CaSH), GUM, HIV or equivalent experience at Band 5 level
• Certificate in teaching and assessing/ mentorship

Skills

Essential

• Extensive post-graduate experience within sexual health providing GUM and contraceptive care
• Excellent in depth skills and knowledge base
• Ability to run nurse only provided clinics
• Competent in utilisation of contraception knowledge and skills
• Undertake patient care autonomously within agreed policies and procedures, and using patient group directives (PGDs) or working as an independent nurse prescriber
• Competent in diagnostic Microscopy Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with the multi-disciplinary team members.
• Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and their carers and convey difficult and sensitive information, overcoming barriers to communication
• Knowledge and ability to apply Fraser competencies for those aged 16 and under
• Competent in performing venepuncture
• Competent in HPV ablative therapies
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience in HIV triage and care including a working knowledge of ARVs including short and long term side effects
• Competent in insertion and removal of contraception implants
• Competent in insertion and removal of IUCD's
• Competent in bimanual examinations
• Proven ability to deliver training sessions to patients and staff

People Management and Development

Essential

• Able to plan and organise workload for self and others on a day to day basis
• Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and its application
• Knowledge around the safe use of relevant equipment
• Knowledge and awareness of documents and initiatives relevant to sexual health both locally and nationally
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent understanding of Infection control practices and policies
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and professionals from other agencies, as appropriate

Desirable

• Management Experience Experience of supervising junior staff and students
• Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including co-ordination, evaluation and service development

Specific Requirments

Essential

• Able to plan and prioritise a complex and unpredictable caseload efficiently
• Manage the conflicting demands of team leader and clinical responsibilities
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Computer skills including use of Electronic Patient Records (EPR), databases, spreadsheets, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other clinical support systems
• Experience of planning workload of other team members to ensure service delivery
• Ability to perform venepuncture and use a microscope accurately
• Good hand/eye co-ordination for insertion and removal of implants
• Able to operate all other relevant equipment
• Able to work shifts as defined by staff rota and service needs
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Positive and enthusiastic Reliable
• Well motivated to learn and develop new skills
• Non judgemental attitude Reflective practitioner

Desirable

• Experience of change management and introducing service improvements.
• Leading meetings

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demands

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road, Kemptown

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality nursing care that supports the integrated service (the service) aim of providing effective care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service.
• The post holder will (after in-house training and successful completion of competency based assessments) provide evidence-based, clinical patient care that supports holistic sexual and reproductive health care of patients attending the service. This will include venepuncture, assisting medical and nursing staff performing intimate genital examinations, specimen collection and delivering contraception care , acting as a chaperone, performing diagnostic microscopy, facilitating asymptomatic patient pathways, recording patient observations (blood pressure, weight, height) and sexual health discussion / health promotion (including C-Card and condom provision.
• The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of the clinical area and assisting colleagues in the genital biopsy, Horizon, IUD / IUS and implant clinic.
• The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role when performing venepuncture and diagnostic microscopy and will be required to make clinical diagnosis based upon their microscopy assessment
• The post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute NHS Trust within recent years
• Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or profession discussion.

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
• Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
• Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent Qualification
• Maths GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional Skills
• English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 functional skills.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in an autonomous role and managing own workload

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Diagnostic Microscopy
• Experience in a Sexual Health and Contraception setting

People Management and Development

Essential

• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate activities to new/junior members of staff

Desirable

• Experience of supporting new HCAs to induct and develop
• Experience of supporting knowledge acquisition and reviewing a learners practice to meet a fundamental standard of patient care
• A good working knowledge of the Care Certificate Standards
• Mentoring or teaching Qualification
• Competent to chaperone during intimate genital examinations
• Aware of confidentiality in relation to sexually transmitted infections, young people and safeguarding

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Good written and spoken English - able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation
• Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. In Electronic Patient Record
• Non- judgemental and with the personal maturity to discuss matters related to sex and sexuality
• Able to communicate complex and sensitive information using appropriate language

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare in an inner city

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demands

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leads and works within nurse provided clinical sessions, often working as a lone worker in mainly non-clinical settings, providing highly specialised advice concerning the care of health inclusion groups, many of whom find accessing mainstream services for their treatment and care difficult. Issues or prescribes medicines/treatments in accordance with local care pathways and in accordance with the NMC Administration of Medicines Guidelines

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse Associate member or Diplomate of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
• Nationally recognised approved CASH qualification e.g. NDFRSH; NA 298/NA394/NA6138; ENB 90/900/R71
• Letter of Competence for Sub Dermal Implants insertion and removal
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to masters equivalent level

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Crawley (Base), Worthing & Chichester (may need to occasionally work from Brighton as well)

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Corporate Finance) will provide strategic financial leadership and expert advice to the Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Team and Trust Board. The postholder will lead the Corporate Finance Directorate, ensuring the effective delivery of the Trust's financial strategy, financial plan and governance responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include leading the production of accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory accounts and regulatory returns; overseeing treasury management, cash flow and working capital; and ensuring strong financial controls and compliance with NHS and statutory requirements. The role will support organisational decision-making through the provision of high-quality financial analysis, risk assessment and strategic recommendations.

The postholder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical and operational leaders, NHS England, NHS Sussex and system partners, communicating complex financial information and supporting the delivery of financial sustainability and performance objectives.

A major focus of the role will be driving continuous improvement and transformation across Corporate Finance, leading the development of integrated finance services, supporting new operating models and identifying opportunities for digital innovation, automation and process simplification.

The Deputy CFO will provide leadership to senior finance managers and professional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, high performance and continuous improvement. They will play a key role in workforce development, succession planning, talent management and organisational change, ensuring the finance function is equipped to meet future challenges.

Although not directly involved in patient care, the role makes a significant contribution to patient outcomes by ensuring effective stewardship of public resources, supporting sustainable financial decision-making, enabling investment in frontline services and strengthening the long-term financial sustainability of the Trust.

Please see the attached job description for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Full CCAB professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent level qualification.

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Significant senior finance leadership experience within a large and complex NHS organisation.
• Extensive experience of financial accounting, statutory reporting and financial governance.
• Proven experience of leading large finance teams through organisational change.
• Experience of delivering financial recovery, financial sustainability and financial improvement programmes.
• Experience of supporting Boards, Executive Teams and Board Committees.
• Demonstrable experience of working effectively with clinical and operational leaders

Desirable

• Previous experience as Deputy CFO, Director of Finance or equivalent.
• Experience of group structures, subsidiaries or charitable organisations.
• Experience leading finance transformation programmes.
• Experience of contributing to HFMA accreditation or equivalent organisational development programmes.

Skills

Essential

• Exceptional strategic financial leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of NHS financial regime and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead complex organisational change.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to communicate highly complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Excellent governance and risk management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of digital finance, automation, AI and finance transformation methodologies.
• Knowledge of treasury management and commercial finance activities

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Freedom to Act

Essential

• The postholder will operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer across a broad range of corporate finance matters.
• The postholder will be expected to make complex financial, operational and workforce decisions, exercising professional judgement within broad Trust policies and strategic objectives.
• The role will significantly influence organisational decision-making and require independent leadership of major programmes of work, whilst remaining accountable to the Chief Financial Officer for overall delivery and performance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated midwife to lead our Community Midwifery Teams across St Richards Hospital, Chichester and Worthing Hospital. This cross-site leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate maternity care within community settings, while providing clinical, operational and professional leadership to community midwives and maternity support workers.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external partners to drive service improvement, maintain high standards of care, support staff development and wellbeing, and ensure a seamless experience for women and families across the maternity pathway. This role offers the opportunity to influence service development and contribute to the delivery of outstanding maternity care across University Hospitals Sussex.

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NMC Registered Midwife
• Current UK Driving License
• Degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Significant post reg experience

Desirable

• Mentorship module or equivalent
• Leadership or management course/equivalent experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing & St Richards

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Close liaison with other team leaders within the Data Management function and wider IT department and active contribution to the successful running of the overall department will be expected from the post holder.

Confidently and effectively communicate with users of the Trusts Information Systems across all levels of the organisation, conveying the complex and multi-faceted aspects of Data Engineering in a clear, concise and easily consumable way to facilitate improved understanding and learning.

Be able to articulate and translate complex technical information and data concepts in a way that is appropriate to users with different levels of digital/data literacy and technical capability in relation to the developments and activities required to reach an effective, efficient solution to the problems at hand, negotiating priorities and delivery timescales with customers and other IT function leads as required.

Establish and develop effective relationships with external system suppliers, negotiating on priorities and delivery for support and development.

Represent the Data Engineering function in senior forums and meetings relating to major programmes including EPR & SDP.

Deputise for the Head of Data Management where required.

Service Delivery and Improvement

Analyse and investigate system errors and unplanned downtime for root causes, making recommendations on remedial actions and implementing required changes to prevent recurrence.

Translate user requirements into actionable data engineering proposals, making recommendations as to best approach to achieve the desired outcome and negotiating timescales.

Ability to manage and prioritise own and team workload within given timescales in partnership with customer deadlines and operational needs, prioritising highly complex competing demands from multiple concurrent projects, business as usual activities and the tehnical requirements involved with all elements, ensuring plans are produced and managed to make best use of available development resource and reduce overlap between projects.

Provide senior leadership for the delivery, resilience and continuous improvement of the Trusts data platforms, ensuring they effectively support reporting, analytics and information requirements arising from the EPR and SDP programmes.

Lead the design, development and optimisation of data pipelines and data warehouse solutions to ensure EPR data is processed, integrated and made available in a timely, accurate and consistent manner to support clinical care, operational performance and statutory reporting.

Ensure data engineering services are delivered in line with agreed priorities, standards and governance arrangements, maintaining a strong focus on data quality, information assurance and compliance with NHS data standards and information governance requirements.

Able to work methodically and logically on own initiative with minimum supervision.

Create User Guides and training plans for newly developed applications and reporting solutions.

Contribute towards planning of the Trusts IT & Data Strategies.

Fully exploit opportunities to streamline existing processes by making recommendations for change through advances in programming and database technologies.

Own, author, implement and maintain departmental policies and standard operating procedures, making changes to reflect newly developed applications and reporting solutions.

Keep up to date with newly issued ISB directives, determining required changes to existing systems to ensure full compliance with their requirements.

Responsible for the proper use of developed data engineering and reporting solutions.

Develop, implement and support the database elements of NHS trust software solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and other database oriented tools and technologies.

Design, develop, and implement processes and solutions to allow the collection, collation and presentation of information that deliver effective solutions to the business needs of the Trust.

Support the delivery of strategic development of designated Trust information and clinical applications and reporting systems, including systems analysis and design.

Assist in the design and development of key systems that extract information from appropriate data sources as required, using own judgement as to appropriate methods of extraction, manipulation and presentation.

Ensure systems are tested for accuracy, performance, data quality and resilience.

Adopt new methodologies, languages and technologies for existing and new solution delivery.

Develop new information flows to support the Service Line Reporting (SLR), Patient Level Costing (PLC) and National Costs Collective (NCC) requirements of the Trust, and to allow intelligent linkage between information held on disparate systems across the Trust, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data flows.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in a computing, mathematical or statistical discipline, or possessing the equivalent knowledge through proven specialist experience acquired through training and relevant experience to masters degree level of equivalent.
• Highly-developed specialist expertise in the use of Microsoft SQL Server suite and advanced skills in SQL Programming (T-SQL), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Extensive experience in the use of relational databases, querying techniques and data analysis/interpretation, at an advanced level.
• Experience of data migration, interfacing of systems, data flows design and implementation.

Desirable

• Microsoft certification in the use of Microsoft Business Intelligence stack (SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services).
• Experience of working in the NHS with Extensive knowledge of NHS information flows.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Any

Any

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

The post-holder will serve as a departmental lead for local health and safety issues providing support, specialist knowledge and scientific/technical expertise on all health and safety matters to ensure the safe delivery of the clinical diagnostic service.

The post-holder will be responsible for the local delivery of the UHSussex Pathology health and safety management system. This will include facilitating the delivery of specialist training and systematic inspection programmes for all staff grades.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification (or completing within 3 months) or equivalent
• Post Registration Experience NHS Microbiology Laboratory (5+years)
• HCPC registration
• MSc/Mphil(Master of Science or Philosophy) or equivalent & FIBMS.

Desirable

• Post Registration Experience In NHS Virology Lab
• Health and Safety Qualification

Equality Diversity Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or Fellowship of the IBMS, together with substantial post-registration experience in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory. Applicants should possess an advanced scientific knowledge of microbiology, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to support, train and develop staff.A strong understanding of quality management systems, accreditation standards, audit processes and continuous improvement methodologies is essential. Experience of supporting or leading UKAS assessments and implementing quality improvements within an accredited laboratory environment would be highly advantageous.The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist team and will play a key role in maintaining and developing the department's quality culture, ensuring the continued delivery of safe, effective and high-quality diagnostic services.________________________________________

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification
• Post Registration Experience NHS Virology Laboratory (5+years)
• HCPC registration
• MSc/Mphil(Master of Science or Philosophy) or equivalent & FIBMS.

Desirable

• Quality Qualification (IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality)
• Experience of UKAS assessments and Quality Management Systems
• Post Registration Experience NHS Microbiology Laboratory (5+years)

Equality Diversity Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of family-centred care within University Hospitals Sussex. Successful candidates will play a key role in enhancing the experience of women, birthing people and families, ensuring they feel informed, supported and listened to throughout their maternity and neonatal journey.

As a three-year fixed-term opportunity, these posts provide an excellent platform for career development, enabling candidates to broaden their leadership, communication, quality improvement and service development skills while contributing to a significant programme of maternity transformation.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience of working with families in challenging and sensitive circumstances, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, compassionate communication and family-centred care.

If you are passionate about supporting families, improving experiences and driving positive change within maternity and neonatal services, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a compassionate, inclusive and responsive service for women, babies and families across University Hospitals Sussex.

Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Recent experience of working in perinatal services
• Qualification in mediation, counselling and/or restorative practice or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Significant post registration experience
• Understanding of professional and current issues in maternity & neonatal services
• Experience of supporting families following adverse maternity, neonatal or paediatric outcomes
• Understanding of handling clinical incidents and compaints

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in related field or equivalent experience
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Public Health or health inequalities qualification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

PRH, RSCH, SRH, WH

University Hospitals Sussex

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of Professional Midwifery Advocacy within University Hospitals Sussex. The successful candidates will help demonstrate the value of professional midwifery advocacy roles, ensuring advocacy remains at the heart of workforce wellbeing, learning and service improvement.

As a three-year fixed-term opportunity, these posts provide an excellent platform for career development, allowing experienced PMAs to broaden their leadership, quality improvement, workforce development and strategic influence while enhancing their professional portfolio.

Applicants must hold the Professional Midwifery Advocate qualification and demonstrate a commitment to the A-EQUIP model, restorative clinical supervision and compassionate leadership.

If you are passionate about supporting colleagues, driving positive cultural change and helping create the conditions for staff and families to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape a restorative, compassionate and sustainable future for maternity and neonatal services across University Hospitals Sussex.

Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Midwife with active NMC PIN
• Professional Midwifery Advocate
• Significant post reg experience in range of clinical settings/roles
• Recent experience of working in Perinatal Services
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care approaches
• Understanding of professional and current issues in maternity and neonatal services

Desirable

• De-briefing/Coaching/Restorative training or equivalent experience
• Leadership/Management training or equivalent experience
• Experience of Quality Improvement

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

PRH, RSCH, SRH, WH

University Hospitals Sussex

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Director of Cyber and IT Operations will support the CIO in leading the provision of an efficient, effective and high-quality professional and well-co-ordinated digital and data services capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.

Duties will include:

Deputise operationally for the CIO

Work with the CIO to deliver the digital and data strategy

Establish and deliver exceptional levels of customer (digital service user) experience and service responsiveness, with a focus on purpose and the need to maximise service user productivity and effectiveness

Improvement of performance, availability, reliability, and security, of service under-pinning technologies (Hosting & Data Centres, Compute, Storage, Networking, End User Computing)

Developing master data management and ensuring data quality to enhance the patient record and optimise income generation through activity recording.

Visible leadership to the digital and information teams, deputising for the CIO as required, and ensuring teams within their remit deliver on strategic, operational and regulatory objectives.

Develop and deliver the technical strategy for the Trust in conjunction with the subject matter experts including, systems and security architecture, integration, cyber-security posture, effective management, reporting, accountability and compliance for all aspects of Cyber & IT Security including compliance with law and guidance, compliance with the annual Data Security protection Toolkit assessment and resolution of Cyber & IT security risks and law issues.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Security certifications, including: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); CISM (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a minimum of Master's degree level, or equivalent post graduate qualificatio
• Degree level or equivalent qualification specifically in IT/Informatics
• IT Service Management (ITSM) certifications
• Evidence of management development through Continuous Professional Development and/or formal management course
• Previous experience of all aspects of people management, from recruitment to dealing with disciplinary matters

Desirable

• ITIL 3 / 4
• Specialist training in areas such as: o Cyber Security o Risk Management o Certified Incident Manager o PRINCE2 / agile project management qualifications o MSP
• Previous experience of working in digital in the NHS or a healthcare setting.

Skills

Essential

• Significant relevant experience as a leader of IT operations environment with a high degree of complexity over an extended period
• Substantial experience of working to tight KPI's/targets with the ability to work well under pressure to achieve these.
• Experience of working in a large and complex multi-tiered environment
• Recognised credible leader who can form and manage high I Significant knowledge and understanding of the NHS, including the political, strategic and operational environment in which it operates performance, output driven teams
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports of complex, sensitive or contentious information at senior forums
• Demonstrable track record in delivering complex targets and objectives to tight deadlines
• Resilient and tenacious in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of managing IT Operations acquired over a significant period
• Significant knowledge and experience of applying budgeting, benefits tracking and demand management principles to both capital and revenue allocations
• Significant knowledge and experience of risk management
• Signification knowledge and experience of Capital planning

Desirable

• Significant knowledge and understanding of the NHS, including the political, strategic and operational environment in which it operates

People Management and Development

Essential

• Able to build relationships with ease, gaining trust and maintaining confidentiality at all levels.
• A flexible and a 'can-do' approach to work.
• Demonstrates compassionate leadership.
• Able to hold coaching conversations with team members, guiding and supporting as necessary.
• Commitment to CPD of self and others; maintaining relationships with NHS E to stay informed, looking at tools that could be the best for the organisation and keeping up to date with current threats e.g. listening to podcasts etc.
• Ability to add value as part of the digital leadership team across all areas of the organisation.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to synthesise and prioritise complex and potentially conflicting demands.
• Budgetary management experience
• Proven ability to stay on budget, on time and on plan with successful outcomes
• Participating on the Manager on-call rota
• Essential Car user - must hold full driving licence and have access to own vehicle for work purposes
• Attendance at local, regional and national meetings on behalf of the Trust

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously, liaise and coordinate the Management Team on a day-to-day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary
• Identify and adhere to best practice
• Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role
• Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect standards

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

UHSussex All Sites

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Digital Research Access Manager will provide strategic leadership, governance, and system-wide oversight to unlock the value of digital data for commercial clinical research across Sussex. Reporting to the CRDC Research Business Manager, the postholder will hold overall accountability for the design, integration, and delivery of transformational, scalable digital pathways that enable rapid, data-driven participant identification across multiple care settings. This role is key in enabling change in the way participants are identified for commercial clinical trials, improving speed and efficiency, whilst widening opportunities across our community. A core responsibility of this role is the direct leadership and line management of up to 4 Band 6 Digital Research Facilitators (funding is currently available for one post,with potential to expand to a maximum of 4 if additional funding is identified). The Manager will translate strategic regional research objectives into operational reality by guiding the Facilitators work program, removing complex cross-organisational data barriers, and fostering key relationships across the Integrated Care System(ICS) to streamline secondary and primary care workflows.The postholder will oversee the performance frameworks that ensure the team meets strict national metrics and will champion the strategic use of regional datasets to drive health equality and attract commercial investment. Bringing a clinical professional background alongside proven expertise in embedding digital innovation, the postholder will act as a senior expert, bridging the gap between clinical safety, digital system integration, and commercial research delivery. The role also includesdeputising for the CRDC Research Business Manager where required.

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Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Current or prior clinical professional registration

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and awareness of the specialist field of business management to Masters level or via equivalent focussed experience with expert knowledge in each area of role In-depth understanding of digital research systems, data flows, and participant identification pathways. Strong knowledge of information governance, GDPR, and ethical use of routinely collected health data. Experience of managing Change Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation Knowledge of NHS commissioning and planning process Understanding of commercial clinical research processes, feasibility, and study set-up requirements. Knowledge of primary, secondary, and community care data environments across an ICS. Familiarity with national digital research initiatives (e.g., PRIDES, Patients Know Best, Secure Data Environment, NHS App functionality).

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Ability to interpret complex clinical trial protocols and translate them into digital delivery pathways. Highly effective communicator able to adapt style for senior leaders, clinicians, sponsors, and the public. Skilled in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders across multiple organisations and sectors. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage busy operational teams and secure buy-in. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical, operational, and governance issues. Ability to present complex information clearly in written, verbal, and digital formats. Skilled in leading change and embedding new digital processes across diverse care settings.

People Management and Development

Essential

• Proven line management skills. Evidence of teambuilding capability to operate confidently across multiple organisations' digital data environments and organisational contexts. Establishes effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross-organisational service. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and high-quality digital research delivery. Provides coaching and guidance to staff and partners on digital research pathways and data-enabled recruitment. Supports agile and flexible working across diverse health and care settings, ensuring staff are equipped to work effectively beyond the Trust. Ensures team wellbeing, workload balance, and adherence to UHSussex values in all aspects of practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Experience delivering or supporting digital components of clinical research, ideally including commercial trials. Experience working across multiple health and care organisations within an ICS or similar system. Experience engaging primary care and other partners in research or digital transformation initiatives. Experience collaborating with sponsors/CROs and responding to commercial research requirements. Experience leading or supervising staff and coordinating cross-organisational workstreams. Experience gathering and acting on patient, public, and provider feedback to improve services. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and public involvement initiatives (advisory fora, community strategies, consent-to-contact registries) Strong IT proficiency for digital tools, dashboards, project management software and programme planning support Experience managing multi partner, cross sector clinical research collaborations

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex data requirements and determine optimal digital pathways for participant identification. Ability to redesign research processes or implement system wide improvements (trial setup, recruitment, delivery optimisation) Sound judgement in balancing research needs with IG, ethical, and operational constraints. Ability to assess feasibility risks and propose evidence-based solutions. Skilled in evaluating digital processes and identifying opportunities for improvement and standardisation. Ability to make autonomous decisions in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Strategic portfolio planning experience (aligning studies with NHS capacity and population needs)

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex digital research processes and participant-identification pathways. Leads the development and implementation of new digital approaches across multiple organisations, determining priorities and actions without direct supervision. Exercises significant discretion in interpreting clinical trial requirements, information governance constraints, and operational realities to recommend the most appropriate digital solutions. Acts as the senior specialist for digital research access within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, providing authoritative advice to colleagues, partners, and senior leaders. Identifies risks, issues, and opportunities proactively, taking independent action to resolve problems and escalate only when necessary. Represents the CRDC and UHSussex in regional and national forums, making decisions that influence digital research delivery beyond the Trust. Operates with a high degree of independence when engaging external stakeholders, including sponsors, CROs, primary care, and ICS partners, ensuring commitments are met and expectations managed. Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect these standards

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Communication

• Act as a key liaison between the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, clinical teams, Kent, Medway, Sussex Secure Data Environment, GP practices, the Research Delivery Network (RDN), and any other digital services that are appropriate, ensuring seamless communication to facilitate the identification and recruitment of research participants.

• Proactively engage with and solicit feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to refine digital workflows and ensure processes are fit for purpose.

• Work closely with the CRDC Sussex PPIE stakeholder group to ensure recruitment pathways are inclusive, transparent, and meet the needs of diverse regional communities.

• Translate complex digital data sets and feasibility metrics into clear, actionable reports for clinical teams and commercial sponsors to strengthen Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and recruitment strategies.

• Influence and persuade primary care partners to adopt new digital workflows, overcoming barriers to engagement by demonstrating the reduction in administrative burden and benefits to patient care.

• Communicate the importance of health equality and regional data usage to stakeholders, ensuring that recruitment strategies are designed to reach traditionally under-represented groups.

• Responsible for producing high-quality documentation, risk reviews, and performance updates regarding the new digital pathway, presenting findings to the Digital Research Access Manager and regional heads of service.

Service delivery and improvement

• Lead the operationalisation of a new digital workflow connecting hospital-led research with primary care data, converting complex manual processes into a streamlined, scalable digital pathway.

• Continuously evaluate and test new processes for participant identification, producing relevant documentation and adapting workflows based on feedback from a range of stakeholders

• Take responsibility for a 2-day invitation turnaround, ensuring that for at least 80% of eligible studies, potential participants are contacted within 48 hours of study opening.

• Produce comprehensive monthly activity reports to track progress against regional and national recruitment targets.

• Through proactive pre-screening across the community, monitor performance against UK government metrics for commercial research, including the first recruit in less than 30 days target is met for >/80% of eligible studies.

• Conduct regular risk reviews of the digital recruitment pathway, implementing corrective actions and process adaptations to mitigate bottlenecks and improve the reliability of trial feasibility data.

• Contribute to service improvements that specifically target previously less well served communities in areas such as Crawley, Eastbourne, and Hastings, ensuring the service model promotes equity of access to clinical trials.

• Maintain and update the local portfolio management system (LPMS), ensuring all study data is accurate and timely.

• Support the study set-up dashboard, providing real-time visibility of feasibility assessments and recruitment milestones to the wider Research Delivery team.

People management and development

• Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trusts e-rostering processes, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, and contributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planning

Patient care delivery

• Act as a guardian of patient data, ensuring that all digital identification and pre-screening processes adhere to the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality. Ensure that the use of data is conducted ethically and in full alignment with Trust information governance and "Patient First" values.

• Directly contribute to patient care by using digital tools to identify and include under-represented populations and seldom heard communities. This ensures that access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials is determined by clinical need and regional equity rather than geographic location or GP practice capacity.

• Collaborate with PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) stakeholders and the Surrey and Sussex Research Engagement Network to ensure that digital recruitment pathways are respectful, accessible, and designed with the patient experience at the forefront.

• Support the delivery of high-quality research by ensuring the rapid identification of participants, thereby accelerating the timeline for patients to access novel therapies and interventions that can improve health outcomes across Sussex.

Learning and development

• Identify learning and development needs within Primary Care and community settings regarding digital research workflows; design and deliver targeted training or guidance to GP staff and researchers to ensure the effective use of the new digital recruitment pathway.

• Act as a regional subject matter expert for digital participant identification, providing consultancy and support to the South East Research Delivery Network (SERRDN) and wider care settings to help staff adopt new digital tools, share best practices, and standardise recruitment processes across Sussex.

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager

• Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

Key working relationships

Internal:

Sussex CRDC Management Group

UHSussex Research and Innovation

UHSussex Digital and Data teams

External:

Primary Care general practice; community pharmacy

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)

South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN)

Contract Research Organisations

Commercial trial sponsors

National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR)

PPIEP stakeholders and the wider community

Secure Data Environment

NHS Surrey and Sussex

Sussex Health and Care Research Partnership

Public Health

CRDC UK Network, and other CRDC and CRDCs in Primary Care

Health Innovation Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Health, Data Science, or Information Management) or equivalent significant experience. Evidence of post graduate level training or equivalent experience in clinical research (e.g., Good Clinical Practice - GCP) or health informatics. Proven experience working within a clinical research environment, specifically in recruitment, feasibility, or study setup. Significant experience using health and care digital systems (e.g., Electronic Patient Records, Primary Care systems like EMIS/SystmOne, or Secure Data Environments) to support service delivery. Experience in operationalising new workflows or contributing to the transition from manual to digital processes. Demonstrable experience working across different professional groups, such as clinical teams, GP practices, and administrative staff. Experience handling sensitive patient data and applying Information Governance and GDPR principles in a practical setting.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Ability to navigate and utilize complex health and care digital systems to extract and analyse participant data. Able to interpret complex clinical study protocols and translate them into accurate digital search criteria for feasibility assessments. Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio of studies while meeting strict deadlines. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical digital processes to non technical clinical and primary care staff. Expert ability to handle sensitive patient data in strict accordance with GDPR, Information Governance, and Trust confidentiality policies. Ability to identify risks in a digital workflow and proactively adapt processes to ensure service continuity and efficiency.

People Management and Development

Essential

• Able to provide clear direction and support to multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure the delivery of digital recruitment targets. Proven ability to work effectively within a team and across organisational boundaries, fostering positive working relationships with staff at all levels. Able to identify training needs in others and deliver informal coaching or guidance on new digital tools and research processes. Able to motivate and influence staff managed by other departments or organisations to align with project goals and timelines.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Able to use regional data sets to identify and target under represented patient populations, ensuring research opportunities are distributed based on clinical need rather than geography. Proven ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse groups, including older adults and those in high-need, "hard-to-reach" communities. Commitment to the "Patient First" values with a focus on reducing health inequalities through the fair and transparent application of digital recruitment pathways.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel independently across various health and care sites within Sussex (e.g., Brighton, Bognor Regis, Crawley) as required. Able to represent the Trust and the Commercial Research Delivery Centre Sussex at regional meetings and external forums. Flexibility to adapt working patterns to meet the demands of study greenlight timelines and 48-hour recruitment targets. Commitment to the "Patient First" values and a clear understanding of the importance of research in reducing regional health inequalities.

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works with a high degree of autonomy, managing own workload and prioritizing the delivery of multiple research studies across Sussex without direct daily supervision. Interprets national research metrics and Trust policies to develop and operationalise local digital recruitment workflows, ensuring compliance with clinical trial regulations. Acts on own initiative to identify potential recruitment bottlenecks or data risks, implementing immediate process adaptations to ensure the 48-hour participant contact target is maintained. Empowered to make operational decisions regarding the feasibility of digital searches and the suitability of specific primary care data sets for commercial study identification. Responsible for meeting specific performance KPIs and providing expert advice to clinical teams and external GP partners on recruitment strategy. Proactively identifies and resolves complex issues related to digital system access and data flow between secondary and primary care, escalating to the Digital Research Access Manager only when strategic or departmental policy changes are required.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Work collaboratively with clinicians, managers, and external partners to deliver transformative and cost-effective changes which are fit for purpose and affordable.

• Maintain a clear understanding of how the services that support research delivery operate and the challenges they face in approving requests to support research within the required timeframe.

• To work with service managers to define optimal study set up pathways and supporting processes that are deliverable, sustainable, and meet national research delivery metrics.

• Develop and implement policy and SOPs in relation to agreed research pathways, both across departments within UHSussex, and in other health and care organisations across Sussex (for example other Trusts, General Practice)

• Support research leads in setting standards and providing quality assurance of research support services across the system to reduce variation in set-up timelines and drive efficiency of clinical trial delivery.

• Drive, track, record, and share progress in delivering the NIHR commercial research delivery targets.

• Work with other key senior managers to monitor compliance to agreed pathways, investigate breaches, escalate as appropriate and make required adjustments.

• Support the implementation of integrated services and pathway specific access to rapid diagnostic services locally through collaborative work across the Surrey and Sussex system and promote a sense of collective responsibility across partners

• Maximise research training across the system, by directing the identification and mapping of research training needs across all Sussex health care organisations and departments, ensuring equitable access to high-quality development opportunities.

• Respond quickly and appropriately to concerns regarding barriers to meeting government research set up metrics escalated by colleagues within the scope of the role, with a proactive and problem-solving approach to resolution of issues.

• Create a detailed work plan for the creation of pathways to increase the speed of research set up, with clear objectives, defined outputs and supporting action logs and risk logs for CRDC Management team sign off.

• Lead on the implementation of lean methodology and standardisation.

Communication

• Agree mechanism and format for progress updates to CRDC Management team, CRDC Steering Group and research delivery service managers.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, persuade, and motivate internal and external staff to drive process innovation, service development, and collaborative working across the Trust and wider system partners.

• Ability to challenge approaches where they are sub optimal and adopt a motivational and persuasive communication style to ensure secure an improved approach is adopted.

• Demonstrated proficiency in converting complex metrics and protocol requirements into actionable operational plans, driving service efficiency and data-informed decision-making both within the Trust and across external partner organisations.

• Communicates effectively with regional and national NIHR infrastructure, including other Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the CRDC UK Network, and the South East Regional Research Delivery Network, to share learning, align processes, and support coordinated digital research deliver.

• Work closely with clinical and governance teams within UHSussex and research delivery teams to ensure processes are collaborative and all parties are informed.

• Contribute to formal reports as required by UHSussex Research and Innovation and CRDC Sussex utilising necessary software/ tools and working closely.

Service delivery and improvement

• Buildcollaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders and clinicians, to drive change.

People management and development

The post holder will have line management responsibilities as the CRDC team grows, and will work closely with the Deputy Head of Research(Governance & Performance Manager) and the CRDC Lead Nurse and Business Manager to support the training of Research Governance staff within various research delivery settings to study set up pathways.

• Act as a coach/mentor to support staff in improvement methodology and the implementation of change.

• Establish effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross organisational service, supporting staff to work flexibly and collaboratively across Sussex.

• Identify learning and development needs within the team and across partner organisations, coordinating access to appropriate training and resources.

• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to concerns escalated by colleagues within the scope of the role and adopts a problem-solving approach to tasks.

• Act as a role model by promoting a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture aligned with UHSussex values, encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and reflective practice.

• Support staff wellbeing and workload management, ensuring safe, sustainable working practices in a complex and evolving digital research environment.

Patient care delivery

• Ensure that all digital research processes uphold the highest standards of patient safety, confidentiality, and dignity, aligning with UHSussex values and the organisations commitment to putting patients first.

• Promote robust governance across all research data pathways, ensuring that patient information is handled lawfully, ethically, and transparently.

• Where possible enables research delivery for a study at multiple locations to reduce research participants requirements to travel.

Learning and development

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager.

• Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, encouraging innovation, curiosity, and shared problem solving

Key working relationships

Internal:

• Research Senior Management Team

• CRDC Sussex Management Group

• Divisional Clinical Management Teams

• Chief & Principal Investigators

• Research Delivery Staff

• UHSussexResearch Governance Department

• Pathology Services

• Imaging Services

• Finance and Procurement Services

External:

• NHS Trusts across Sussex

• Primary Care Research Federations

• Private Diagnostic Service Providers

• SussexCommunity Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)

• South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN)

• Commercial trial sponsors and Contract Research Organisations

• National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR)

• CRDC UK Network
• other CRDCs and CRDCs in Primary Care

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and awareness of business management to Masters level or via extensive and equivalent experience with expert knowledge. Experience of managing change Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation Experience of working with multi-disciplinary personnel within the NHS. Post-graduate experience in managing change across multiple disciplines at NHS management level. Ability to develop a range of plans for performance & service improvement. Understanding of commercial clinical AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I Post-graduate experience in managing change across multiple disciplines at NHS management level. Understanding of commercial clinical research processes, feasibility, and study set-up requirements. Project management qualification i.e PRINCE 2 Service improvement experience Experience of policy development Leadership qualification AF AF/I AF AF/I AF/I AF research processes, feasibility, and study set up requirements. Understanding of research governance. Leadership experience

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective communicator able to adapt style for senior leaders, clinicians, sponsors, and the public. Skilled in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders across multiple organisations. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage busy operational teams and secure buy-in. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical, operational, and governance issues. Experience of working pro-actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure. Manage a complex workload with conflicting priorities and statutory deadlines. Ability to present complex information clearly in written, verbal, and digital formats. AF/I AF/I AF/I I Experience of working pro actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure. Manage a complex workload, conflicting priorities and statutory deadlines. AF/I Skilled in leading change and embedding new digital processes across diverse care settings. Excellent IT skills

People Management and Development

Essential

• Proven line management skills. Evidence of teambuilding capability, ability to operate confidently across multiple organisations. Establishes effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross organisational service. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and high-quality research delivery. Provides coaching and guidance to staff and partners on research pathways and efficient study set up. Supports agile and flexible working across diverse health and care settings, ensuring staff are equipped to work effectively beyond the Trust. Ensures team wellbeing, workload balance, and adherence to UHSussex values in all aspects of practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles. Experience gathering and acting on patient, public, and provider feedback to improve services. Expertise in stakeholder engagement.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to redesign research processes and implement system wide changes (trial setup optimisation). Sound judgement in balancing research needs with operational constraints. Ability to assess feasibility risks and propose evidence-based solutions. Skilled in identifying opportunities for improvement and standardisation. Own transport and current driving licence

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex digital research processes and participant-identification pathways. Leads the development and implementation of new digital approaches across multiple organisations, determining priorities and actions without direct supervision. Acts as the specialist for study set up within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, providing authoritative advice to colleagues, partners, and senior leaders. Identifies risks, issues, and opportunities proactively, taking independent action to resolve problems and escalate only when necessary. Represents the CRDC and UHSussex in regional and national forums, making decisions that influence research delivery beyond the Trust. Operates with a high degree of independence when engaging internal and external stakeholders. Able to interpret national and local guidance autonomously to develop local policies to reflect standards. Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex research processes.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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