Job description

Job responsibilities

Some of the main duties and responsibilities (please see Job Description and Person Specification):

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's in English and Maths (Level 4/Grade C) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and/or equivalent experience
• Proven IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of computerised patient's administration systems e.g. SystmOne
• NHS medical terminology
• Proven experience in a busy office environment

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook and Excel
• Good organisational skills
• Proven ability to work on own initiative without direct supervision, prioritising and managing own workload
• Typing skills
• Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care

Desirable

• Planning skills
• Customer care skills

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Committed to providing the best possible service to patients showing care and compassion
• Tact and diplomacy
• Team Player

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• Flexible attitude and approach to work to meet the needs of the service

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Further relevant specialist qualifications (eg BBTS certificate, IBMS Certificates)

Experience

Essential

• Post HCPC registration diagnostic experience in Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
• Experience with a computerised laboratory information system.
• Previous experience working in a large medical laboratory.
• Experience of working as a team

Desirable

• Experience of a variety of diagnostic techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Experienced using the following named IT systems ? WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). ? Q-Pulse
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
• Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
• Good understanding of Governance Requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Management System and can demonstrate participation in obligatory activities

Skills

Essential

• Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• Good level IT skills
• Good time management.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present routine data/results/concepts
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills
• Polite, helpful and confident manner.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages.

Other

Essential

• Reliable, responsible person.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Respects confidentiality.
• Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To lead and manage the O.T. teams in Elderly rehabilitation

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements

To regularly supervise O.T. students on practice placements

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of O.T. services within Care of the Elderly team.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust O.T. Service

To work as part of the wider MDT to achieve client centred goals and facilitate timely discharges.

To develop and evaluate OT services within Elderly care and lead on specific projects.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent re-admissions.

1.2 To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of the particular clinical area.

1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

1.4 To design / plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate.

1.5 To assess and treat the patients personal and domestic daily living functional activity level to maximise independence.

1.6 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicate need for further assessment / treatment.

1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor ongoing risk.

1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.

1.9 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.

1.10 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment.

1.11 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

1.12 To undertake discharge planning and co-ordination of complex patients.

1.13 To take a lead in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.

1.14 To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations.

1.15 To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other agencies.

1.16 To participate in the weekend and bank holiday Occupational Therapy service.

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary

team members and other agencies.

2.2 To participate ( and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences,

with regard to patient care programmes.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids and equipment in the home and

outside community.

2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead OT.

2.5 To promote the OT role within the Trust and to other agencies.

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and

Trust standards.

3.2 To provide reports on home visits.

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies

and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity,

privacy culture and wishes.

4.2 To provide guidance to junior / support staff on ethical issues.

5.1 To lead and manage the OT team in the specialist area.

5.2 To undertake the supervision and appraisal (IPR / KSF) of junior / support staff as delegated by the Lead OT.

5.3 To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

5.4 To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

5.5 To deputise for the Lead OT in an absence.

6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing (taking a lead as needed) of the induction, training

and education of students and other staff in this setting.

6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students on practice placement

on a regular basis.

6.3 To give presentations / training on specialist topics.

6.4 To organise and implement training programmes in specialist area.

6.5 To participate in the organisation and implementation of the basic grade development programme.

Person Specification

Circumstances

Essential

• oAble to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
• oCar driver
• oAble to work hours prescribed including shift patterns if required (Shifts covering between 8am-8pm)

Experience

Essential

• oAt least three years post registration experience.
• oBroad based Occupational Therapy experience
• oSpecialist experience in the field of Elderly care and Rehab.
• oSpecialist experience in cognitive assessments.
• oKnowledge of wheelchair assessment and provision.
• oExperience of working with patients with an oncology or palliative diagnosis.
• oDemonstrable ability to analyse and evaluate Occupational Therapy treatment
• Clinical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
• oAudit experience.
• oGood knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• oExperience of supervising staff and students and the teaching role.

Desirable

• oEvidence of post graduate study.
• oMember of a special interest group.
• oUse of evidence based practice.
• oClinical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
• oLeadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oGood verbal communication skills in the English language.
• oAbility to keep clear precise records which meet legal requirements in the English language.
• oClear concise report writing.
• oComputer literacy.
• oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
• oAble to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HPC registration

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oFlexible and innovative
• oAble to lead a team.
• oAble to be assertive and act on own initiative.
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oIntegrates well within teams.
• oCalm and reliable.
• oWell organised.
• oGood interpersonal skills with ability to establish good rapport with patients and carers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To act as first point of contact on behalf of the consultant and the Trust and deal effectively and courteously with all enquiries from GPs, parents/carers, other departments within the Trust and external bodies.

To produce correspondence and reports by the use of audio transcription technology.

To type urgent clinical letters, including those of a sometimes distressing or emotional nature from audiotape or direct dictation as agreed.

To organise and support meetings on behalf of the Consultant and the Consultants team, taking and distributing minutes as required.

To deal with all telephone calls relating to the service, ensuring patient focus is maintained and enquiries are handled in a courteous, tactful and prompt manner and respecting patient confidentiality at all times.

To prioritise and process incoming correspondence and ensure that it is dealt with promptly by the appropriate member of staff.

To ensure that external investigation reports are brought to the attention of the appropriate medical team and signed off by the appropriate member of staff. Arrange for the request and/or safe onward transmissions of patient investigation reports and film to other sites where necessary.

To maintain filing systems that facilitates the effective running of the department.

To open, date stamp and distribute post according to local standing operating procedure.

Maintain up to date filing of external reports and correspondence in patient medical records.

To use the appropriate IT system for checking patient information and appointments.

To manage patient records appropriately, ensuring an up-to-date record is maintained of all case notes returned from the wards and clinics, that patient medical records are available for clinic and appointments are dispatched to other departments as necessary.

To maintain and update the diaries of the members of the clinical team as required, and to co-ordinate meetings, teaching sessions/venues as required.

To cover for medical secretary colleagues during periods of absence and annual leave.

To ensure the department has adequate stocks of stationery and order supplies as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate and process work of a medico-legal nature and other medical reports as required.

To draft responses to routine enquiries as appropriate.

To take an active role in initiatives to improve the administrative service provided to managers and clinicians, and the service received by children & young people and their families.

To send any referrals received to the central booking office for registration and booking and to action tertiary referrals as necessary. Complete Minimum data set (MDS) template when making onward referrals.

To organise own work schedule, adapt the schedule as required to meet commitments to others within the agreed timescales and, where this is not achievable, give notification promptly with reasons to line manager.

To ensure any changes/cancelation to clinics are carried out using Book Wise and all relevant parties are advised of any changes.

To advise parents of special instructions regarding medical tests, as directed by the medical team.

To liaise with the central booking office as required if an appointment requires rescheduled.

Completion of forms and documentation as requested such as adoption, child protection, police statements, disability and doctor references as requested to do so by the consultant.

Managing the generic email account.

To have an awareness of the referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway journey in order to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

To have awareness of the outreach clinics and wait lists to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

Undertaking non clinical typing as requested by the consultant or their teams as necessary such as complaint letters.

Working as part of a team; assisting with the training of new and temporary staff providing support and advice as appropriate.

To locate, retrieve and book patients case notes in and out of department as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

To comply with all Trust and departmental procedures.

To participate in appraisal and performance reviews.

To undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent
• RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
• AMSPAR qualification

Desirable

• NVQ4 in admin
• EDCL or similar It qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant secretarial and/or administrative experience.
• Computer skills Excel , Word & Power Point
• Experience of managing competing and varied demands
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Use of Digital Dictation System

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich, London

SE18 3QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Make recommendations, provide advice, prepare and present strategic reports/briefings for the Board and its committees, divisional management teams and clinical leads as required.

Collate and present qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to make robust recommendations arising from litigation and inquests.

Analyse, interpret and present claims and inquest data highlighting issues and risks to support decision making and service development, particularly in relation to quality improvement.

Identify and bring to the attention of clinical leads any immediate concerns about activity of individual staff, including where action may be needed to retrain or otherwise ensure the continuing safety of patients and others.

Represent the Trust within the NHS and community, and with other related individuals and organisations, including in criminal, civil and coroners courts.

Arrange and attend meetings and Court hearings involving lawyers, NHS Resolution and Trust staff to provide information on the matters under investigation and to support staff.

Manage a portfolio of high risk claims providing specialist advice and support to clinicians on liability and quantum to further the aim of defending such claims against the Trust. Advocating the position of the Trust as the Defendant where there may be opposing views with external stakeholders.

Provide settlement authority on behalf of the Trust on clinical negligence claims, worth over £5million.

Arrange and provide training as needed for staff. Assist and support staff at all levels across the organisation who are required to give evidence at Court on behalf of the Trust including offering pre hearing briefings and feedback as necessary.

Advise on management of complaints and serious incidents where there are complex and potential legal issues.

Provide legal and other professional advice on policies adopted by the Trust in its delivery of healthcare activities and in compliance with Health legislation.

Give legal and other professional advice on the proposed formation and adoption of new policies in respect of healthcare.

Provide training to any employees within the Trust on aspects of healthcare law relevant to them, including the senior leadership as appropriate.

Must have the ability to attend inquests and represent the Trust in complex matters.

Must be competent to manage and advise on Court of Protection matters to assist clinical staff in the care of patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level in Law or completion of substantial years articles of clerkship or training contract, equivalent to Masters level education or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with extensive PQE experience. Experience must be at required level to supervise and assess trainee Solicitors (equivalent to Partner level in private practice).
• This should include in depth knowledge of the following general and NHS disciplines:
• In depth practical expertise and knowledge in healthcare law including medical ethics, clinical negligence and personal injuries law.
• Extensive evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• In-depth demonstrable knowledge of the NHS and interrelated systems.
• In-depth demonstrable understanding of the background to and aims of patient safety and improvement methodologies.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Member of relevant Professional Body with Practicing Certificate.

Experience

Essential

• In-depth demonstrable knowledge and experience as a legal advisor on healthcare matters.
• Extensive experience of appearing in court and representing clients in contentious matters including Coroner's inquests.
• Extensive experience of managing complex clinical negligence claims on behalf of the Claimant and/or Defendant
• Extensive experience of drafting legal proceedings and instructing Counsel in High Court/Court of Protection applications.
• In-depth management experience/knowledge in a legal healthcare setting.
• Extensive demonstrable experience of writing reports, performance and data analysis and delivering training

Desirable

• Employment law and contract law experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to provide, receive and present highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Highly developed negotiating skills with the ability to be authoritative and persuasive when appropriate.
• Strong organisational and management skills with a methodical approach in all aspects of work.
• Highly developed interpretative and analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex facts and develop a range of options.
• The ability to assimilate and analyse complex and sensitive clinical information.
• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting
• Able to take decisions when required on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
• The ability to act under pressure and provide appropriate, immediate and reasoned legal advice in any given circumstance.
• The ability to engender trust and to develop and maintain constructive relationships with staff at all levels within the Trust and with external organisations.
• Strategic thinking - skills and ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Proven skills to present highly detailed, arguments that require analysis, comparison and assessment of complex facts.
• Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
• Able to demonstrate emotional resilience.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
• Acutely aware of the confidentiality of patient identifiable information.
• IT skills and understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and email.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of

the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in OMFS.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Expertise in sub-specialty.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in OMFS (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via
• o CCT
• o European Community Rights
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service provided for adult clients with autism and/or learning disability who have a range of complex needs. The service to be delivered into a variety of settings which include day services establishments, residential settings and the persons own home; assessing, diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients autonomously.
• To work as a member of the Community Autism and Learning Disabilities Service (CALDS) contributing to multi-disciplinary working as necessary, to address the needs of adult clients referred to the team and manage a delegated caseload.
• To work collaboratively with other specialist services within CALDS to meet the Physiotherapy needs of adult clients.
• Be regularly involved in supporting and consulting on complex transitions e.g. to new home environments; leaving school; admission and discharge from inpatient services.
• To participate in Service Developments, Audit and R&D activities as directed by the Appropriate Lead.
• To actively participate in a programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with Autism and/or learning disabilities.
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of Multi-Disciplinary working.
• Experience of supervising and appraising junior staff and students.

Desirable

• Experience of group work with those who have Autism and/or learning disabilities

Qualifications

Essential

• BSC in Physiotherapy
• CSP Registration
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Post graduate training in spasticity management, postural management orthotic provision and advanced moving and handling

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy practice including:
• Management of chronic conditions
• Management of spasticity
• Postural management
• Gait analyses
• Specialist seating and wheelchair provision
• Orthotic provision
• Knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy
• Well developed communication skills both written and oral
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Understanding of professional ethics and the application in practice.
• Sound knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Health, safety and risk awareness

Desirable

• Member of a special interest group
• Networking skills to maintain awareness of best practice and developments across clinical area, regionally and nationally.
• Advanced IT skills
• Experience/training in hydrotherapy and rebound therapy

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver and ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Moving and handling abilities

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 Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkton Hall Hospital

Bedewell, Monkton Lane

Monkton Village

JARROW

Tyne And Wear

NE32 5NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide medical services to any patients on the practice list and to temporary residents in accordance with the practices Personal Medical Services (PMS) contract, ensuring the highest standards of care.

The post holder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in line with the NHS Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures.

They must ensure that they are aware of, and work within, local and national safeguarding legislation, guidance and procedures. The post holder will be required to attend mandatory safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to act at all times to protect the safety and well being of patients, service users and colleagues.

Please see job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Inclusion on the GP Performers List
• Able to demonstrate up-to-date CPD

Desirable

• Able to use Emis

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good communicator
• Team player
• Able to do visits
• Flexibility to work EA and Duty sessions

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

Frome Valley Medical Centre

Address

2 Court Road

Frampton Cotterell

Bristol

BS36 2DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English/Maths GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Administration
• NVQ in Customer Service
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Working with the public
• Working in a busy environment
• Experience of Customer Service
• General experience of administration functions

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the health care sector

Skills

Essential

• IT/Computer literate
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of using WPAS
• Case note tracking
• RADIS
• BADGER NET
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Understanding of risk management and health and safety

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated
• To function efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Confident
• Good telephone manner
• Team player
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Friendly
• Flexible approach to work

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

• Approachable and professional in dealing with people and able to deal with difficult/emotional situations
• Welsh Speaking (minimum of level 3)

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please get in touch if you would like to receive a full job description for the role as this can be sent via email

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of planning and coordinating safety and emergency planning within a hospital environment would be desirable

Qualifications

Desirable

• Relevant qualification to safety and emergency planning

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

St Andrew’s Healthcare

Address

St. Andrews

70 Dogpool Lane

Stirchley

Birmingham

B30 2XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment of patients referred to the team via routine and urgent referral.

Undertake comprehensive assessments, and use investigative and analytical skills, to guide diagnosis of patients, including those with a highly complex presentation.

Assess patient understanding of physiotherapy intervention and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

Contribute to education and training of physiotherapists, health care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers, and assistants in physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to CPD of the MDT.

Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to deliver specialised programmes of care.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Relevant validated clinical course/s
• Evidence of relevant post Graduate courses/CPD, maintained in portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a variety of specialities

Desirable

• Experience of delegation to unqualified staff
• Experience of audit

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas
• Awareness of audit
• Awareness of research processes

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written)
• Self-directed learning
• Good critical appraisal skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Knowledge of IT skills
• Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
• Effective time management
• Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Committed to personal and team development
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Princess of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

B61 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

Hold responsibility and effectively manage their caseload, ensuring specialist health interventions are delivered to children and young people in accordance with clinical decision making via a multi-disciplinary team.

Assist in monitoring the appropriateness of referrals in relation to service access criteria, and monitor/develop the child service offered.

Asses the mental health/behavioural needs and deliver therapeutic interventions with young people and their families, using approaches such as functional and developmental assessment, Positive Behaviour Support and family/parenting work.

Act as a key worker for an individual caseload.

Within their sphere of competence, be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children, young people and/or vulnerable adults for whom they are responsible or may come into contact with in.

Facilitate/teach effective systems to carers/parents to enable the transfer of skills required to maintain positive management of behaviours.

Deliver consultation to other professionals and agencies.

Work with individuals and groups to prevent relapse of mental health and behaviours that challenge.

Support generic CAMHS staff in learning disability related issues.

Promote knowledge of mental health and the prevention of mental health illness with children and young people, members of the public and families.

Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and the staff appraisal system.

Promote and maintain good working relationships and effective communication through liaison with patients, their families, colleagues and other professionals.

Carry out risk assessments appropriate for children and young people with a learning disability.

Monitor and evaluate interventions using outcome measures.

Develop, monitor and audit standards of practice to ensure compliance with best practice.

Contribute towards preparation and delivery of training for carers and education staff, team members, colleagues in the trust and a variety of other agencies.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification: RNLD,RN (Child)/RMN, SW or OT

Desirable

• Relevant Post graduate study or be able to demonstrate further skills based training

Experience

Essential

• Experienced gained during pre- registration training either in a mental health or child placement setting
• Experience of working directly to support children, families and/or wider network of professionals
• Providing consultation to internal and external colleagues
• Experience in undertaking assessments

Desirable

• Working in inpatient settings
• Providing care in community settings
• Working in a multi-disciplinary Team

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Health Service
• Good knowledge of mental health presentation in children with learning disabilities
• Understand a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children and safeguarding procedures

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Undertake audit
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Desirable

• Basic IT competency
• Ability to undertake risk assessments within CAMHS

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Benet Building

Ruckhall Lane

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

Provide high quality elective and emergency surgical care to the people of Newcastle and the wider NE

Further develop sub-speciality services as part of a multidisciplinary team

Administrative:

Provide timely communication to the wider team in hospital and the community

Contribute to the efficient running of elective and acute care. Engage with national audits (NELA, NBOCAP, IMPACT etc)

Research:

Engage with research activities in the department and sit within Newcastle Centre for Bowel Diseases

Provide leadership in supporting medical students and doctors in training deliver research projects

Teaching:

The department leads many educational programs and teaching is an important part of this role

Opportunities to lead/further develop courses are numerous via the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC)

Flexibility:

In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.

Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
• FRCS in General Surgery

Desirable

• Higher Degree.
• JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in the specialty.
• Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality
• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.

Desirable

• Additional training/skills in one of the following areas -IBD -Pelvic floor disorders -Complex proctology -Colon cancer -Abdominal wall reconstruction
• Experience of major trauma surgery/ care delivery

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
• Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines
• An understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals
• Evidence of leadership / project management
• Evidence of having implemented change
• Experience in developing and implementing new technologies

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills

Desirable

• Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education.

Research

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings
• Research/critical review of literature
• Publications in the last five years.

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Commitment to/ evidence of recruiting patients into clinical trials
• High impact colorectal research publications

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit.

Desirable

• Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit
• Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

High Heaton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Jenner Healthcare are looking for full time and/or part time General Practitioners to fill a number of sessions that have become available at their practice that provides healthcare to 17,500 patients across their 3 sites in Whittlesey, Thorney and Eye to the east of Peterborough. If you wish to come and work in our friendly, happy, supportive and successful practice we would love to hear from you. We are looking for the following positions.

Position 1 located at our Thorney and Eye sites Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Position 2 located at our Whittlesey site Tuesday - Friday.

Position 3 located at our Thorney and Eye sites Monday Wednesday.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC number

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

Jenner Healthcare

Address

Turners Lane

Whittlesey

Peterborough

PE7 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide medical services to any patients on the practice list and to temporary residents in accordance with the practices Personal Medical Services (PMS) contract, ensuring the highest standards of care.

The post holder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in line with the NHS Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures.

They must ensure that they are aware of, and work within, local and national safeguarding legislation, guidance and procedures. The post holder will be required to attend mandatory safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to act at all times to protect the safety and well being of patients, service users and colleagues.

Please see job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Inclusion on the GP Performers List
• Able to demonstrate up-to-date CPD

Desirable

• Able to use Emis

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good communicator
• Team player
• Able to do visits
• Flexibility to work EA and Duty sessions

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

Frome Valley Medical Centre

Address

2 Court Road

Frampton Cotterell

Bristol

BS36 2DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SPENCER PRIVATE HOSPITALS

Clinical Job Description

Job Title: Operating Department/ Theatre Practitioner

Department: Theatre

Responsible to: Anaesthetic Lead

Accountable to: Theatre Sister

JOB PURPOSE

To aid in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the operating department. Working within defined policies and procedures, implementing and evaluating pathways of care for the patient within the perioperative setting. Under the direction of the senior staff, liaise with medical, nursing, ancillary staff and other departments to ensure the timely delivery of patient care.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Line Manager is the Anaesthetic Lead

Work in close liaison with the Theatre Staff and Consultants

Liaison with staffing agencies, other hospital departments, wards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

Be prepared to work across the theatre specialities including anaesthetics, scrub and recovery, if required to do so, to meet the needs of the service. (Skill dependent)

To participate as members of a multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care. Demonstrating the ability to competently formulate and deliver care without direct supervision.

To provide skilled anaesthetic assistance to the Consultant Anaesthetist. Including checking of equipment, in line with local and national policies, including emergency kit.

To act as scrub practitioner, being responsible for preparing the theatre for surgery and preparing surgical equipment and supplies. Maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgeon's needs. Ensuring specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched.

To act as circulating member of the theatre team when required. Participate as a member of the theatre team and to carry out safety checks on swabs, instruments, blades, needles etc.

Providing post anaesthetic care, in PACU, following local and national policies.

Transferring and handing over patients to other departments, using appropriate communication methods.

Quality

They will ensure that standards are met as per national and local guidelines, including National Frameworks.

Is wholly accountable for their practice, in line with the NMC code/HCPC standards, and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional standards.

To ensure all written documentation is in accordance with Hospital and NMC code/HCPC standards.

Adhering to WHO guidelines and maintaining patient safety throughout the peri-operative environment.