Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in the supervision and training of Specialist Registrars, Foundation year doctors, and Dental Core trainees. The post holder is expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, achieving compliance with 18 weeks and other targets set by the Trust and nationally.

The department provides the full remit of OMFS services, and the postholder will be expected to be part of the team delivering OMFS services. They would provide a general SEC service for OMFS within the Trust and work closely with Ophthalmology, ENT and Neurosurgery to deliver a high-quality service. Education to primary care clinicians will be seen as a contribution towards service delivery.

OUH Trust Profile

Teaching/ResearchThe post-holder will be required to participate in programmed teaching activities including training of junior dentists, doctors, nurses and other professional staff within the Trust. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.

Clinical GovernanceThe post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. The post-holder will lead the safeguarding of high standards of care by participating in the creation of an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish.

Personal and Professional DevelopmentThe post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.

ManagementThe post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trusts. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair.

Risk ManagementThe management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.

Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

Staff should be familiar with the: Major Incident Policy Fire Policyand should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within thatresponse.

Responsibilities for Health & SafetyThe post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.

Infection ControlInfection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections.

All staff employed by the Trust have the following key responsibilities:

Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with thepatients surroundings. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.

Equality and DiversityThe OUH values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised.

Freedom of InformationThe post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is responsible for helping to ensure that the Trust complies with the Act when handling or dealing with any information relating to Trust activity.

Serious IncidentsAll staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safe guard patients, visitors and staff, in accordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy.

Childrens RightsThe post holder will endeavor at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable AdultsThe Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any from of harm when they are vulnerable.

GeneralThe post-holder will assume a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of his/her department.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/ Eligibility for full registration with the GDC
• Exit Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent Possession of a Certificate or eligibility for CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 3 months of award
• Experience of providing general on-call in OMFS
• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching

Desirable

• ATLS instructor
• On GMC specialist list for OMFS or within 3 months of eligibility for inclusion
• Active research interest Good Clinical Practice training
• Qualification in Health Education (eg PGC)

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will be required to handle administrative tasks on behalf of the multi-disciplinary clinical staff and managers in a polite and efficient manner.
• You must be able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible with a flexible approach to work. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue an administrative career in the NHS.
• To exchange confidential and/or sensitive information between staff, patients, and carers in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of patients means that persuasive, reassuring, empathic, skills are required at all times.
• To work as a member of the Directorates Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.
• Deal with queries raised by patients, relatives, GPs or other healthcare professionals both internally and externally to the trust. These are often of a non-routine nature and involving complex issues such as medication and other clinical treatments where there are barriers to understanding due to the nature of the client group.
• To assist both patients and families seeking further help/information and to be aware of the needs of the clients, dealing in an appropriate manner with clients who can be hostile, abusive or aggressive.
• To operate as a centralised administration service providing a comprehensive administration service to support clinical services and functions within the Trusts localities.
• The Administration Assistant will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using trust information systems.
• The post holder will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations and the post holder will be required, on occasion, to relocate to provide this cover
• Record accurate messages and follow them up appropriately in accordance to department guidelines.
• Successful candidates will be expected to work in the organisation, providing services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner.

We encourage all applicants to complete the application with honesty, conveying their individual skills, knowledge and experiences effectively. If it suspected that an application is using AI-generated content, it will be unlikely to progress to the next stage.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GCSE pass (or equivalent) in Maths, English

Desirable

• A Level education or equivalent
• Administrative or Secretarial qualifications

Essential

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages

Desirable

• Previous experience of System One, Paris or Mobius

Essential

Essential

• Previous administration experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience

Essential

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills verbally and in writing, based on fluency in English language

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tower Ward, Landermere Centre

Clacton & District Hospital, Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
• You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this 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

We Are With You

Address

Shrewsbury

SY1 2AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
• You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders. A driving license and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement.

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

We Are With You

Address

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
• You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
• You will hold a UK drivers License and have access to a vehicle.

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

We Are With You

Address

Shrewsbury

SY1 2AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the post include the following:

Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To clinically validate and prescribe (if qualified, competent and registered on the Trust Non-Medical Prescribers register) medicines to ensure patients are safely treated and have access to medicines in hospital and for discharge in a timely manner To maintain appropriate standards of service and safety; to enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing medication reviews, using patients own medicines, counselling and ensuring continuity of care on discharge. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy. To monitor pharmacy interventions and Datix reports to identify training and information needs To identify and implement service improvements To lead and support on the auditing of medicines and prescribing To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust. Facilitate the expansion of the tools within EPMA. Support the development and implementations of medicine related guidance, policies and procedures within medicine and urgent care Support the process for new medicines being integrated into the Trust by Formulary submissions. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary. To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process.

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Role To lead and develop practice and protocols and how these relate to national and other guidance. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Medicine and Urgent Care and support other Advanced Pharmacists within this division To provide Advice and Guidance for other pharmacists or other healthcare professionals To demonstrate an understanding of relevant pharmacy services priorities and contribute to the implementation of these priorities Develop and submit relevant business cases Requirement to undertake and support in project work To liaise with High Cost Pharmacy team in relation to biologics and the provision of the service To work across organisational boundaries (primary, secondary, community) to improve integration and reduce variation e.g. to work alongside tertiary care centre in the initiation and continuation of biologics; work alongside primary care in their formulary Leads the development and redesign of services and clinical pathways in collaboration with stakeholders, using data, evaluation, feedback, and workforce insight to inform decisions, and works across organisational boundaries to deliver measurable improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Education, Training and Supervision Act as a role model to the pharmacy team, including supporting junior pharmacist to achieve their objectives Attend clinical pharmacy meetings and education/training schemes relevant to post. To take part in formal and informal education of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals To be a Designated Supervisor and /or Designated Prescribing Practitioner for pharmacists undertaking their prescribing course and to supervise aspects of foundation year trainee pharmacists training. To be a supervisor on the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma course. To line manage and lead those staff allocated, undertaking appraisals, supervision and identification of training and development of their skills and knowledge. To assist in the induction of staff into the service; to help identify training and development needs. To provide information to patients, parents, and carers on admission and at discharge regarding treatment and medication to optimise patient concordance, particularly if there is a need to overcome language or communication barriers. To maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice to ensure a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement. To take responsibility for own personal CPD by participating in education and training programmes to improve competence and to develop specialist expertise. To obtain/maintain prescribing qualification and support services and ward rounds as appropriate. To help provide the training for Technicians enhanced patient counselling skills and Medicines Management Technician training. Designs, delivers and evaluates education for multi-professional teams, including inhaler technique, guideline updates, and complex case-based learning. Disseminates findings from audit and quality improvement projects at a local level, sharing learning to inform practice and improve patient outcomes; contributes to wider dissemination through presentations or publications where appropriate. Promotes a culture of learning by sharing insights from incidents, best practices, prescribing trends; linking outcomes to audit and research initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Financial To be responsible for the co-ordinated advice to the Directorate to effectively manage expenditure on medicines, including tariff medicines, excluded medicines, prior approvals, individual funding requests etc. To horizon scan for new medicines likely to be excluded from the tariff and to advise on clinical and budgetary impact. To produce appropriate reports documenting the use and expenditure of medicines to evaluate trends and variations in prescribing in order to develop and implement policies aimed at containing expenditure and realising savings. To identify and manage medicine/pharmacy Quality/Innovation/Productivity/Prevention (QIPP) Schemes, including Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) Schemes within the Directorate to ensure this is coordinated within the Pharmacy and Trust. To be an authorised signatory for Pharmacy to commit expenditure via the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and delegated ordering system. To provide expert professional advice on high cost and excluded medicines to clinicians, managers, finance and commissioners

Audit and Research To monitor the use of FP10(HNCs) by the Directorate to ensure the best use of resources in the Emergency Department. To develop, undertake and initiate clinical audit and practice research, drug use reviews, new drug evaluations to improve the quality of the Pharmacy Services. To guide and support others undertaking research audit and service improvements e.g., Trainee Pharmacists or Diploma Pharmacists. To record, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions and contributions to ward rounds and Directorate. To analyse and undertake root cause analysis of medication incidents

Other Duties To undertake duties elsewhere in the locality, if required. To undertake on call duties To provide a pharmacy service at weekends

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Degree, MPharm or BPharm
• Independent prescribing or willing to work towards Independent Prescribing qualification
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Mandatory CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• Formal Management training
• Diploma Tutor accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive operational experience at a Senior Hospital Pharmacist level, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy
• Experience of supporting Divisional Pharmacist or equivalent, to include financial expenditure reporting, formulary application, guideline writing
• Experience with working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching, supervising and training staff

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a level of clinical reasoning, problem solving and judgement
• IT skills with Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• FRCOph or equivalent
• Full registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
• Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)

Teaching and audit

Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

Academic Achievements and Research

Desirable

• A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
• Publications in recognised journals

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Evidence of leadership
• Communication Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

The post is to cover a period of maternity leave for up to 12 months on a fixed term contract.

LYPFT offer a revised and increased starting salary for newly appointed consultants to the Trust. All newly appointed will be started on £120,249 at pay point 05.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent, GMC registration and license to practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of forensic Psychiatry.

Communication skills

Essential

• MDT working skills and evidence on application of good communication skills

Other

Essential

• On the specialist register via CCT or CESR

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newsam Centre

Seacroft Hospital

Leeds

LS14 6WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good numeracy skills
• Evidence of good literacy skills

Desirable

• ICT Qualifications
• NVQ 2 or equivalent in customer service or evidence of equivalent practical experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a clerical environment
• Previous experience working with patient Administration systems

Desirable

• Previous Hospital Admin experience in a reception setting

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle several tasks at once with frequent interruptions
• An understanding of confidentiality and its meaning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Samuel Johnson Community Hospital

Trent Valley Road

Lichfield

WS13 6EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• English & Math GCSE C or equivalent experience
• IT qualification and experience

Desirable

• Customer care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Microsoft packages Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Previous customer service experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of System One

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Flexibility of working pattern
• Ability to train and mentor colleagues

Aptitude and personal qualities

Essential

• Calm and professional
• Friendly and approachable
• Willing and eager to learn
• Ability to travel to other sites

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

New Mills Health Centre

Hyde Bank Road

New Mills

SK22 4BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To be responsible for verifying, entering, maintaining and accessing accurate and timely information on the Trust Personnel System (ESR), ensuring it complies with Trust Policies, NHS Employers Terms & Conditions, Local agreements and Legal Regulations, working closely with the Healthroster Team, Trust Managers, Finance and especially Recruitment, Payroll and Medical Staffing to ensure that staff salaries are paid correctly and on time.

To act as the first point of contact for end users of ESR suite of systems, dealing with first line support queries, both over phone and email, and to provide a friendly, welcoming, and efficient customer service to all staff, managers and visitors or callers.

To assist ESR Manager in the provision of in-house maintenance, training and first line support for ESR modules.

To contribute to the delivery of high-quality training on ESR for the Trust, making recommendations for the development, design & adaptation of training materials.

To have a good understanding of HR Policies and Procedures and provide staff with basic advice and support through the dedicated ESR service desk.

• To work closely within the Human Resources Operations team to ensure stored information on ESR is the highest possible quality.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for verifying Workforce forms for newly appointed (eg. TUPE) or internally promoted employees and any other form introducing changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment for existing staff on a daily basis, saving all forms in relevant shared/personal files.
• To be responsible for entering the data from the aforementioned forms onto ESR system accurately and timely on a daily basis working closely with Recruitment team and Payroll to ensure pay cycle deadlines are met and staff are paid correctly and timely.
• To provide basic advice to managers and staff on the Trusts ESR and Expenses Systems, via the dedicated Workforce inbox, referring complex queries appropriately to the ESR Manager.
• To have a good working knowledge of the NHS terms and conditions of service, and of Trust HR Policies and procedures.
• To assist managers in the resolution of pay impacting queries in relation to ESR and Expenses.
• To be responsible for verifying and entering leavers details on ESR system on a daily basis, including checking annual leave entitlement and contractual hours (Net Hours, Hours Left), ensuring the accuracy of the information to avoid overpayments.
• To be responsible for initiating Inter Authority Transfers, via ESR to request service details for employees on ad-hoc, in order to verify service and adjust annual leave, where appropriate.
• To be responsible for issuing and sending amendment to contracts containing the appropriate changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment, including Retire and Return contracts.
• To liaise with managers, payroll, HRBPs and Recruitment with regards to any queries politely advising on the relevant issues.
• To liaise with managers advising them of expiry dates for Fixed Term Contracts, Allowances and any temporary changes raising memos/forms for managers to complete ratifying or amending original arrangements.
• To liaise with managers and HRBP Team in relation to DBS, Right to Work Permits and Visas due to expire in accordance with standard operating procedure to include Employer Checking Service requests as necessary.
• To keep up-to-date details of professional registrations and expiry/renewal dates for all staff required to hold a professional registration. To liaise with the relevant professional bodies regularly to verify registration renewal in accordance with national requirements and Trust Policies. To inform the relevant manager of any employees registration which has lapsed and to follow up advising of most appropriate action and chasing progress regularly.
• To provide advice and guidance to staff, managers and other members of the workforce team on NHS Employers terms and conditions and workforce/pay related issues as and when required, only referring complex matters to ESR Manager.
• To assist ESR manager in the provision of protection of earnings estimates and advice as and when required.
• To report any ESR faults to ESR Manager and implement recommended action as directed where possible.
• To assist the ESR Manager in the implementation of any new software releases/developments.
• To assist other members of the team in maintaining the accuracy of work structures, locations, payslip delivery points, signatory list and establishment Information on ESR system making any necessary amendments as required and notifying other users.
• To have sufficient knowledge of other systems used within the department i.e. TRAC, NHS Jobs, Healthroster, etc to obtain any information necessary to own role.
• To assist ESR Manager and analyst with distribution of reports or mail shots to the relevant Trust managers/staff.
• To provide support to the team, performing any other duties consistent with the banding of this post.
• To ensure all reference requests received are responded to promptly and accurately.
• To re-issue any lost/faded ID Badges as required.
• To ensure the widow/widower are setup in ESR to make specific payments to a beneficiary.
• Maintain working relationships with Trust Management team to ensure that the Trusts workforce information obligations are met.
• Negotiation and persuasion required when dealing when managers as their co-operation is essential.
• To respond to queries in the ESR service desk.
• To be a key point of contact for any communication related to the ESR system, providing first line system support.
• To promote ESR positively within the organisation and utilise different methods of communication, as appropriate.
• To encourage and persuade managers and staff to utilise the system effectively, sensitively dealing with any difficulties they are encountering, providing clear guidance and support.
• To be able to communicate complex information in a straightforward, sometimes simplified format, ensuring style is adapted to the audiences capabilities and knowledge.
• To share knowledge with the team in a timely way, promoting best practice and improved ways of working.
• To respond to general enquiries from individuals and requests for information from external bodies where appropriate (including Tax Office, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Fraud) using initiative and judgement and ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Trust Confidentiality Policy.
• To extensively utilise IT systems on a day to day basis.
• To manage, maintain and be a super-user of ESR.
• Run reports from ESR, as required.
• To ensure paperwork is filed appropriately and in a timely way.
• To maintain confidentiality of own work, security of files and ensure all relevant policies, procedures and legislation relating to personal data are complied with.
• In the course of your employment with Oxleas NHS Trust you may handle confidential personal information concerning either patients or staff which may be held by the Trust. You must not read, discuss, disclose or pass on confidential information unless it is necessary in the pursuance of your legitimate duties.
• To have a good understanding of the key aspects of the Data Protection Act.
• Unauthorised disclosure of such information will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter. In addition, it is important that you realise that if this confidentiality is breached, this may result in civil proceedings or a criminal prosecution.
• This confidentiality must continue at all times and this agreement will continue beyond your period of employment with Oxleas.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience / good understanding of systems

Experience

Desirable

• An interest in automations and continuous improvement

Experience

Desirable

• Healthroster / ESR / Workforce / Other similar system experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pinewood House

Pinewood Place

Dartford

DA2 7WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title: Outpatients Staff Nurse - Band 5 Department: Plastics and Reconstructive Outpatients Department Salary: £38,950 - £49,172 Location: 5 Devonshire Place, London Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday, including early and late shifts and occasional Saturday half days Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, starting February 2027 Join our specialist Outpatients team on a 12-month fixed term contract starting in February 2027. Do you have experience in plastics, aesthetics or reconstructive surgery and enjoy supporting patients before and after treatment? You will work alongside leading plastic surgeons, helping patients feel informed, reassured and well cared for throughout their treatment. This is an opportunity to develop your specialist skills and become part of a close, supportive team. If you would like to continue your career at The London Clinic, you can apply for internal opportunities towards the end of your contract. A little about the role We are a close and supportive team made up of a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Outpatients Sister, Healthcare Assistants and Consultants. Together, we provide safe, individualised care for patients attending for plastic and reconstructive surgery. You will assess patients, plan and deliver their care, support them before and after procedures, and use your clinical judgement when concerns need investigation or escalation. As your experience grows, we will support you to develop the confidence and skills to take charge of the department when required. What you'll be doing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Current NMC registration as an Adult Nurse.

Experience

Essential

• * Outpatient experience and confidence providing pre and post-operative surgical care.
• * Evidence of autonomous clinical practice, continuing professional development and confidence using electronic patient records.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The London Clinic

Address

20 Devonshire Place

Marylebone

W1G 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Primary Care experience in a GP practice

Desirable

• Experience with primary care systems: SystmOne, AccuRX
• Experience of triage

Specific Skills/Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Good organisational and IT skills desirable
• Will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team
• Will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Certificate and NPL registration (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Wigston Health Centre

Address

South Wigston Health Centre

80 Blaby Road

Wigston

Leicestershire

LE18 4SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• Open up surgery, switching on clinicians PCs and ensuring everything is set up for the day
• Ensure building security, have thorough knowledge of doors, windows and alarms
• Keep reception and waiting rooms areas tidy
• Booking appointments face to face and over the phone and signposting to ensure the patient is booked with the right person, in the right place at the right time
• Checking patients in for appointments and directing to appropriate waiting area
• Receiving and recording requests for home visits, DN visits, telephone consultations and taking messages
• Giving normal test results to patients or chasing up when necessary
• Access incoming emails via generic inbox , online consultations and web contacts signposting and taking all the appropriate action
• Completing patient registrations and adding details on to the computer when necessary
• Data input of new patient questionnaires
• Supporting GP Links processes such as preparing notes for sending off, filing incoming notes and ensuring filed medical records are accurately stored
• Process patients change of address, numbers, etc.
• Process prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines including filing prescriptions and recording in pharmacy book
• Filing prescriptions and recording in pharmacy book
• Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patients, checking name and address
• Receiving and recording payments for medicals, insurance reports, etc
• General administrative tasks
• Making sure there is good supply of, and printing when necessary, practice leaflets, new patient questionnaires, change of address forms etc
• Monitoring the clinics and letting patients know when delays and clinicians when late visits, etc added
• Completing DN referrals and emailing to referral centre
• Helping to assist with general enquiries
• Answer incoming calls in a timely manner as per practice protoco
• Be able to cover all care navigator roles as required including extended hour surgeries
• Have knowledge of and work in accordance with practice policies and procedures
• Pulling/filing notes as necessary
• Scan and photocopy as required
• Ensure post and clinical forms are correctly filed and waiting for collection
• Ensuring accurate recording of information using the practice clinical systems
• Ensuring effective handover of matters outstanding to the incoming receptionists at end of shift
• Make sure post tray is cleared every evening
• Complete team EMIS & DOCMAN tasks
• Contacting patients on the doctors behalf to arrange follow up appointments, prescription collections, test results etc
• Ordering ambulances as and when required by the clinician
• Chaperone for clinicians
• Greeting visitors and asking them to sign the visitors book, informing appropriate managers/colleagues of their presence
• Adding patient lists to the practice computer system for visiting consultants/therapists
• Taking deliveries or directing to relevant department
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with good literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Up to date with mandatory and role specific training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised and excellent attention to detail.
• Time management and ability to prioritise workload.
• Knowledge of EMIS Web Clinical System and Docman.
• Ability to extract relevant information from conversations to pass on.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to follow policy and procedures.
• Accuracy in recording data.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Chesser Surgery

Address

121 Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

Surrey

SM5 2RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/index.aspx?p=H85021 (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care and support more junior staff to do likewise.

2.To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using clinical reasoning skills and a variety of assessment techniques to provide an accurate analysis of their condition.

3.To be able to analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate this into your assessment in order to identify goals, develop a treatment plan and deliver patient centred care.

4.To deliver effective, evidence based therapy treatment that is modified to reflect the patients on-going needs.

CLINICAL/SERVICE DELIVERY

1.To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of therapy treatment and care delivered to the patient.

2.To be responsible for maintaining evidence based clinical practice both for self and band 5 physiotherapist /support worker members of the team under supervision.

3.To be able to motivate and persuade patients with a range of conditions to work with treatment programmes and work towards treatment goals.

4.To organise and lead family meetings and case conferences as required to facilitate realistic goal setting and appropriate discharge planning.

OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1.To ensure that appropriate risk assessment/management occurs within designated area, reporting back to senior.

2.To work on any of the Trust sites as requested.

3.To use information technology to communicate assessment and treatment results to relevant disciplines and produce letters and reports as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service needs and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise, on a day-to-day basis. To assist band 5 physiotherapists / support worker staff to do likewise.

2.To be responsible in the day-to-day supervision and allocation of work to less experienced physiotherapists and support workers within the clinical team.

**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**

Person Specification

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Membership of Special Interest Group
• Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy in relevant area.
• Awareness of Evidence Based practice.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation.

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
• Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
• Knowledge of current NHS, Emergency Medicine and local issues

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a broad acute rotational post, including acute medicine
• Experience with complex discharge planning.

Desirable

• Experience of working at band 6 level

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to display transdisciplinary working competencies across Physiotherapy.
• Able to make decisions in an emergency and work under pressure.
• Able to document information accurately.
• Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Ability to participate in weekend, bank-holiday and extended hours rota.
• Evidence of teaching and supervision skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer literate.

Desirable

• Evidence of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues.
• Presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What is next?

• If you are successful, you will be invited to an interview and assessment day on Thursday 15th October 2026. followed by unpaid classroom training which will include 3 days of blended training delivered via Microsoft teams, covering the 15 standards of the care certificate and a day on Mental Health. There will also be one in-person training day to cover basic life support and manual handing. Training dates will be around the16th-18th November.

After the programme

As your first step in healthcare with the NHS, this could provide you with the opportunity to progress your career by accessing further training outside of the programme. In time, you could become a Senior Healthcare Assistant. After that, you could then apply to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse, Podiatrist or Midwife.

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Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic English and Maths skills are required, otherwise no specific qualifications are required.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Prospect Park Hospital

Exeter Road

Honey End Lane, Tilehurst

Reading

Berkshire

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in all aspects of the pharmacy service provided to the Trust and others to which a service is provided, with a particular emphasis on clinical pharmacy services.

To provide a high level of individualised packages of pharmaceutical care to some out-patients (others being served by our wholly owned subsidiary), and to in-patients on the wards which are allocated, involving senior pharmacy staff to advise when considered appropriate.

To gain experience and knowledge in all areas of the pharmacy service by rotating through the different areas of pharmacy practice and clinical service.

To advise medical, nursing and other healthcare staff where necessary on the therapeutic use and risk minimisation in the use of drugs and on legislation and guidance in the proper use of medicines.

To participate in the provision of medicines information services in the Trust, responding to requests for medicines information and advice from healthcare professionals and patients.

To undertake duties as a pharmacist within the dispensary, including dispensing when necessary, providing clinical and final checking and providing advice to patients on the correct use of their medicines.

If agreed, and after appropriate training, to provide a prescription transcription service to assist in the efficient admission and discharge of patients from the Trusts hospitals.

To participate in clinical audit work both within the Pharmacy and in multi - disciplinary settings, as necessary.

To be involved in the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials and the use of other unlicensed drug use where appropriate.To participate actively and fully in the programme of development of pharmacy and medicines management services.

To contribute to the in-service training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare staff and patient groups where appropriate.

To support and act as a role model and mentor for Foundation Training Pharmacists (FTP).

To participate, as necessary, in weekday end-of-the-day working to ensure that an appropriately responsive pharmacy service is provided to the patients of the Trust.

To take part, on rotation, in the provision of an on call from home emergency service out-of-hours, for which the appropriate compensation is granted.

To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas.

To gain the postgraduate clinical Diploma through sponsored study (some of which will be done out of hours and / or at home) and workplace experience, supported by a workplace mentor, University attendance (on day release or block release) and tutorship. This only applies to permanent contracts.

To carry out any other duties as may be required within the nature and grade of the post.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

The post holder will be required to hold, and to continue to hold, registration as a pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council.

The post holder will be required to adhere to and perpetuate Trust and Pharmacy policies and procedures.

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at / visit other hospitals in the Trust(s) as necessary.

The post holder will need to have satisfactory eyesight to be able to use visual display units, and to undergo testing to confirm this if required.

In order to be on call from home, and to visit other units served, the post holder will ideally have their own transport and motor insurance for business use.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, is not exhaustive and serves as a guide to the main tasks, envisaged at the time of drafting. As such this job description will change and evolve in accordance with the pharmacy services needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy (or equiv)
• Professional registration in the UK as a Pharmacist through the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist

Desirable

• Hospital work experience through the Foundation Training year or other means

Skills

Essential

• The level of competency (clinical ability/ knowledge) necessary for the post
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy and its future agenda
• Accurate dispensing/ clinical checking skills
• Knowledge of medicines legislation
• Competent in the use of e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Has obtained or is able and willing to undertake postgraduate study for the Clinical Diploma
• An enthusiastic and flexible team worker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be involved in developing services
• Sound professional judgement
• Able to create a rapport with the interview panel

Other

Essential

• Able and willing to participate in the out-of-hours service
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use will be necessary unless willing to come into residence at own expense when on call
• Able and willing to work on weekday late duties, Saturdays Sundays and Bank holidays (on rota)

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust (Warwick Hospital)

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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