Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

a. Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.

b. Scan and upload documents onto the EMIS clinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.

c. Review and appropriately allocate documents within EMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.

d. Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.

e. Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and administrative staff.

f. Provide administrative support and cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

g. Accurately input patient information and updates into EMIS where required.

h. Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.

i. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment at all times.

j. Provide general administrative support to clinical staff as required.

k. Complete administrative tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters.

l. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

m. Use EMIS and other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and communication within the practice.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

a. Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system using EMIS.

b. Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems such as SystmConnect or other web-based request platforms.

c. Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.

d. Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service within the NHS.

e. Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.

f. Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.

g. Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records within EMIS.

h. Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

Temple End

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP135DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Finance

Working with the Partners; responsible for the finances of the practice,

Ensuring the organisational requirements of the practice contracts with NHSE are fully met and complied with

Supporting the partners to develop and implement processes to achieve clinical targets of QOF and enhanced services

Directly contributing to profit improvement by exploring areas for increasing income and reducing costs.

Analysing data relating to clinical commissioning as appropriate and contributing to planning and organisation, both at the practice and clinical commissioning level

Development and control practice budgets and financial systems

Preparation of financial budgets and cash-flow forecasts

Liaising with accountant, bank and business insurance companies as appropriate or as directed by the partners

Overseeing the administration of the NHS Pension and Stakeholder Pension Schemes

Liaising with the ICP and payment agencies regarding queries with payments relating to the contract, e.g. enhanced services.

Managing the partners drawings in consultation with the accountant

Strategic Planning

• Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential opportunities and threats
• Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion opportunities if appropriate

• Implement and update the Practice Development Plan, overseeing the implementation of the aims and objectives

Assist the practice in the wider community and assist with forging links with other local practices and relevant agencies and in particular working collaboratively with the local community, the PCN and education bodies

• Formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development
• To represent the practice at PCN, locality and ICP meetings

• To make recommendations to the partners for practice development with regard to enhancing patient services and potential sources of income

Human Resources

With appropriate delegation, take overall responsibility for all aspects of HR, including;

• Recruitment and selection of staff working, including contracts of employment and job descriptions
• Ensure Employment Law compliance for the disciplinary and dismissal process and after discussion with the partners take any legal advice necessary

• Be aware of current employment legislation
• To develop and maintain good employee/employer relationships
• To ensure that members of the existing staff team are aware of any changes that occur in the practice
• To maintain good communication at all times with the practice team
• To oversee rotas which allow good staff cover at all times as well as giving the flexibility required at short notice to cover for illness, etc.
• To implement pay rises/scales and increments at the appropriate time
• Responsibility for appropriate paperwork for doctors/staff DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
• To meet with attached staff as and when necessary and arrange/attend regular meetings with partners and attached staff to discuss all issues around patient care
• To ensure that suitable facilities are available to enable all staff to work within the practice
• Be responsible for the health and safety policy and its implementation
• Facilitate the development of a multi-disciplinary effective primary health care team
• Ensure regulated and revalidation compliance for all clinical team members in the practice

Information Technology

With appropriate delegation, take overall responsibility to;

Ensure the update and compliance of appropriate information governance systems

Ensure all Practice IT and telephone systems are functioning effectively

Ensure the IG and DSP toolkit requirements are met

Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to its full potential

Patient Services

Overall responsibility

Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation

Oversee and manage effective appointment systems

Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand targets

Manage the complaints management system

Manage the significant events system

Maintain the Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Premises and Equipment

Overall responsibility

Responsible for the management of the building

Represent the practice to negotiate contracts and their renewals

Liaise with NHSE in notional reviews

Ensure property owned by the partners is safe, effective and fit for purpose

Responsible for planning and premises expansion projects

CQC

Working with the CQC registered manager to

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commissioner) regulations

Responsibility for ensuring adequate preparation for CQC inspections and evidence reviews.

Risk Management

As SIRO (Senior Information Risk Officer), overall responsibility for all aspects of Information Risk for the practice

• Monitoring relevant legal, statutory, and contractual requirements and their implications for the practice, including the consequences of non-compliance.
• Monitoring of work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazard and that they conform to health and safety legislation.

Ensure that the practices IT resources are maintained to protect the integrity of patients records and compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Ensure that effective safeguards are in place to prevent any type of fraud.

• Compliance with professional and legal requirements and guidelines.
• Delivery of appropriate education and training in health and safety.
• Ensure the practice complies fully with all GDPR regulations.

Training & Education

Working with the Partners and GP Trainers to achieve the following;

• To participate and/or assist in the training of all administrative staff
• To maintain a training on-line tool for staff and update staff requirements.
• To undertake the booking of training events for clinical staff as required.
• To organise in-house training when required.
• To maximise training grants available.
• To write bids for training opportunity funding as required.
• To provide a robust induction for students and training GPs in the practice, explaining the areas of confidentiality, health and safety and procedures and policies to the students and trainees
• To invoice claims for student work.
• To participate in any training programmes implemented by the practices as part of this employment.
• To personally undertake in mandatory training.
• To mentor staff in their specific roles.

Communication

Ensure compliance with the latest NHS recommendations

Understand the practice communication system

Build/maintain good working relationships with the NHSE, ICP, hospitals, community agencies, LMC (Local medical Committee) other GP practices, the PCN, pharmacists, education bodies, voluntary and private organisations

Represent the practice at meetings and seminars

Assist and support the partners corporately and at individual level to fulfil the requirements of revalidation

Present a professional image and always promote the practice

Share skills and expertise with others

Ensure continuity of practice staff and clinical meetings

Responsible for the practice response to online feedback such as from NHS Choices and Google reviews

Coordinate the digital presence and communications via the practice website, social media, and SMS technology

Confidentiality

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a sound education to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Relevant Business, Finance or Leadership/Management qualification
• Member of a relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Skills

Essential

• A solutions focused approach to problem solving
• Intelligent with a fast-learning ability
• Effective communication (oral and written) and excellent inter-personal skills
• Approachable with the ability to listen, nurture and empathise
• Delegation and empowerment of staff
• Appropriate IT skills and computer literacy
• Leadership skills, including excellent people management skills
• Strategic management skills to run a well-organised business
• Negotiating and managing conflict
• Able to manage change and cope with pressure
• Networking and facilitation
• Motivational with a growth mindset

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

Firsway Health Centre

Address

121 Firsway

Sale

Cheshire

M33 4BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate training in an area of neurodivergence such as Autism.
• Registered with the Health Professional Council (HCPC).
• Up to date clinical registrations e.g. RCSLT
• Further training in a specialist area of neurodivergence through formal training such as a diploma or equivalent, or a combination of specialist short courses.
• Completion of a clinical supervision training course.
• Level 3 Children's Safeguarding training.

Desirable

• Additional training in specialist areas of neurodivergence such as positive behaviour support, trauma informed practice.
• Management qualification.
• Training qualification.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Specialised training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pre-school children with neuro- developmental differences.
• Skilled in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside of the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialist therapies which are known to support neurodivergent children.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to contain, explore, and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff.
• Capacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face highly emotive and distressing problems, and situations where there may be resistance, verbal aggression, or the threat of physical aggression.
• Understands the importance of assessment that explores and considers individual cultural identity and associated support needs.
• Ability to undertake clinical risk assessment and to work within safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
• Understanding of the need and rationale for using evidence-based therapies.
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present data.
• Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RiO.
• Understanding of the process for keeping safe, secure, and relevant clinical records.
• Ability to use email to support effective communication in line with Trust policy.

Desirable

• Specialist training and experience in autism assessment measures e.g. Autism Diagnostic Observation schedule (ADOS).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific groups e.g. people with additional disabilities and supporting distressed behaviours.
• Extensive use, and knowledge of, RiO systems.

Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience in a relevant setting, such as Community services, or Acute based Neurodivergence teams.
• Substantial experience of management and supervising others in a clinical context.
• Experience of specialist clinical assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting differences that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions in mental health services, including the application of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures in this area.
• Experience of providing evidence-based interventions.
• Experience of using routine outcome monitoring.
• Experience of work within multidisciplinary team/multi-agency contexts.
• Experience in enabling service-user participation.
• Experience in managing busy workload and conflicting priorities.
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• Experience of operationally managing or coordinating a team of clinicians.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

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

St Michaels Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Audit Co-Ordinator is primarily responsible for the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) data collection. This involves the daily collection and classification of patients clinical data and demographics and uploading this data to online database platform. This involves being responsible for collating national mandated monthly and quarterly reports. The post holder will be working in a clinical environment within the Critical care Unit, which involves collecting data at the patients bedspace. The critical care unit cares for the sickest patients in the hospital and supports their friends and relatives during their admission

The post holder will be fully trained and supported by the clinical team in Critical Care, the post holder will be expected to manage this data, liaising with both ICNARC, Critical Care Consultants and Nurse Leads. The post holder will be expected to run monthly reports for unit and for areas outside of Critical Care, daily review of patient records within Critical Care to ensure data collection is completed in a timely manner and liaising with other hospitals sites for up-to-date data of transferred patients.

As well as the audit responsibility, the post holder will be the lead administrator for the Critical Care Follow Up Clinic and general Critical Care administration duties, including minute taking.

MAIN DUTIES

The post holders main duties and responsibilities are listed below

Audit and data collection

Daily collection and processing of physiological Critical Care patients data to comply with ICNARC protocols and audits.

Inputting clinical data into an secure online platform of all admitted Critical Care patients, this requires high level attention to detail and robust data cleansing.

Skilled use of clinical programs for collection and interpretation of patients data, like Careflow, ICE and Vitals Clinical.

Validation of Critical Care data as per ICNARC coding system. This involves liaising with ICNARC senior nurses and consultants to ensure correct coding of diagnosis, alongside filling in missing data, completing hospital outcomes, etc.

Create Monthly reports for the department, further departments within Whittington Trust and other external NHS bodies, for the purpose of governance, safety and QI work.

Liaise with nursing and medical staff to ensure accuracy of clinical data entry

Prepare regular clean dataset for export to ICNARC, monthly, quarterly and yearly.

Liaise closely with external bodies like ICNARC and the North Central London Network and other hospitals with regards to data enquiries, analysis and reports which involves using clinical electronic systems.

When dataset not complete retrospective cleaning of data via ICNARC platform

Processing of Level 2 patients data cared outside the Critical Care unit into the Careflow in collaboration with the Trusts Finance Department.

Collecting demographic and clinical data for patients outside the Critical Care unit with CC team involvement and manual processing into the ICNARC website.

Implement system upgrades when instructed by the units clinical management system supplier.

Attend regular meetings with ICNARC as part of CPD and maintenance of the high profile of the trust within that organization.

Contribute to the on-going education of the multi-disciplinary team as to data collecting, entry and reporting with regard to Critical Care Audit.

To liaise with other hospital staff and departments in the data management of patients transferred in and out across different hospitals.

To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.

Adheres to Trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols

To maintain confidentiality at all times

Minute taking and meeting coordination for Critical Care Department and Deteriorating Patient

In conjunction with the Critical Care Team, coordinate regular unit meetings such as clinical governance and Mortality and Morbidity meetings and staff meetings

Minuet take for Clinical Governance, M& M and Deteriorating patient improvement Group

Coordination action tracker for all meetings.

Admin support for all QI project across Critical Care

Administration for Follow Up Clinic

Work with follow up team to identify and enter spreadsheet potential patients for follow up clinic monthly

When patients identified send letters to all patients once discharged from hospital

Following invite letter, to telephone patients and discuss dates for clinic using spreadsheet

Book patients into clinic via Medway

On clinic days to welcome patients give out psychological questionnaires.

Administration for Critical Care Patient diaries

Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with English and math's
• Advanced computer skills - Word processing, spreadsheets and maintaining databases

Desirable

• NHS administration experience
• Experience of collating ICNARC data

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with difficult situations i.e. verbal complaints
• Be sensitive to the working environment
• Adaptable

personal quailties and skills

Essential

• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• A methodical and well-organised approach to work
• Able to cope under stress i.e. prioritise workload
• Good Interpersonal Skills

Desirable

• Advanced computer skills - Word processing, spreadsheets and maintaining databases

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Hospital

Magdala avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy e.g. RMN, Dip SW, Applied Psychology Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma level.

Desirable

• Leadership training Post registration relevant clinical qualification e.g. nurse prescriber.

Knowledge

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate understanding of specific evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Have the ability to manage, supervise and appraise clinical staff in CAMHS in areas of clinical supervision, casemanagement.
• To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care

Desirable

• To be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the current Children's and Young people agenda - government agendas

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working with young people with mental illness in community or other settings

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Raglan House,

Between Towns Road

Oxford

OX4 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. THERAPEUTIC SKILLS

1.1. Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

1.2. Working in partnership, support children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

1.3. Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

1.4. Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.

1.5. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

1.6. Accept referrals within agreed national and local protocols.

1.7. Undertakes accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

1.8. Adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision, signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary.

1.9. Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.

1.10. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

1.11. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

1.12. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.

1.13. Keep coherent records of all activity in line with service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

1.14. Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

1.15. Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.

1.16. Work in collaboration with children, young people and communities to enhance and widen access.

2. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

2.1. Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

2.2 As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination.

2.3. Apply learning from the training programme to practice.

2.4. Receive practice tutoring from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.

2.5. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

2.6. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

2.7. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

3. PROFESSIONAL

3.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies and keep up-to-date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the relevant departments.

3.2. Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times.

3.3. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

3.4. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

3.5. Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

3.6. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

4. GENERAL

4.1. Support the collection of data and facilitate data flow to the New Workforce Development team.

4.2. Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

4.3. Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.

4.4. Maintain up-to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to children and young peoples mental health

4.5. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

4.6. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

4.7 To work flexibly to meet the core aims of service delivery to clients.

4.8 To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and professional self-governance in accordance with service and trust policies and procedures.

4.9 To attend Community CAMHS and discipline specific meetings as may be agreed with Professional Lead and Line Manager.

4.10 To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade, as directed by the line manager.

4.11 This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Siobhan Kelly

Job title

CWP Team Lead

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

020 33161824

Additional contact information

Lauren Hassan

020 3316 1824

[email protected]

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc) OR Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy
• Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Experience of working with other agencies outside of the NHS

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and how it may present
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and implement training with appropriate support
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Other

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to be self-reflective in personal and professional development and in supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to incorporate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to your work with colleagues and clients

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Islington Community CAMHS

Northern Health Centre

Islington

N7 6LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Clinical Leadership

Provide highly specialist infection prevention and control advice to staff across the Trust.

Promote best practice and evidence-based infection prevention and control measures.

Act as an expert resource for complex infection prevention and control issues.

Undertake daily surveillance and review of microbiology and pathology results via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), identifying healthcare-associated infections, alert organisms, clusters and emerging trends, and ensuring appropriate infection prevention and control actions are implemented in a timely manner.

Support clinical teams in reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient outcomes.

Provide visible leadership in promoting safe practice and a positive patient safety culture.

Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Practice

• Lead and participate in infection prevention and control inspections, assurance audits and governance across all Trust services.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) rounds with the Antimicrobial Lead and the Antimicrobial Specialist Pharmacist.
• Monitor compliance with national standards, Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and national infection prevention requirements.
• Prepare reports and assurance documentation for Trust governance committees.

Education, Professional Development and Workforce Capability

• Act as a senior clinical educator for infection prevention and control across Whittington Health.
• Work with the team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust's infection prevention and control education and training strategy.
• Design, deliver and evaluate infection prevention and control teaching programmes for all staff groups, including registered professionals, support workers, medical staff, students, volunteers and contractors while ensuring that education programmes reflect current legislation, national guidance, evidence-based practice and Trust priorities.
• Provide specialist education during outbreaks, incidents and emerging infection threats to ensure staff maintain safe and effective practice. Utilise audit findings, surveillance data, incident investigations and patient safety learning to inform educational programmes and improve practice.
• Support the development and sustainability of Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner programmes across all clinical areas.
• Contribute to the assessment and validation of staff competencies relating to infection prevention and control practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Education Team, Clinical Leads, Professional Leads and Divisional Teams to identify learning needs and develop targeted educational interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development, reflective learning and evidence-based practice throughout the organisation.

Surveillance and Reporting

• Lead on the surveillance activities relating to healthcare-associated infections.
• Analyse surveillance data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce regular reports for clinical divisions, senior management and governance committees.
• Contribute to achievement of Trust infection reduction targets and quality objectives.
• Utilise electronic surveillance systems and digital reporting tools to monitor infection prevention and control performance.
• Interpret complex data sets and present findings in an accessible format to clinical and management teams.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support quality improvement and patient safety.

• Act as a clinical specialist for infection prevention and control audit and assurance activities across Whittington Health.
• Develop, coordinate and implement the Trust-wide IPC audit programme to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
• Lead and participate in audits relating to:
  • Hand hygiene.
  • Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions (SICPs).
  • Transmission-Based Precautions.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Isolation practices.
  • Environmental cleanliness.
  • Invasive device management.
  • Aseptic technique.
  • Decontamination and equipment management.
• Analyse audit findings, surveillance data and compliance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports and assurance summaries for clinical divisions, governance groups, the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) and Trust Board reporting structures.
• Develop and monitor action plans arising from audit findings, inspections, incidents and outbreaks.
• Support clinical teams to implement audit recommendations and achieve measurable improvements in compliance and patient safety outcomes. Provide expert advice and challenge where audit findings identify non-compliance or unsafe practice.
• Contribute to organisational preparedness for internal and external inspections, including CQC visits and PLACE-based partnership reviews.
• Support the development of audit tools, performance indicators and assurance frameworks aligned to national guidance and Trust priorities.
• Utilise quality improvement methodologies to support sustainable changes in practice and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Ensure lessons learned from audits, outbreaks, incidents and investigations are disseminated effectively and embedded into clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with divisional leads, matrons, ward managers and governance teams to promote continuous improvement and demonstrate assurance against statutory and regulatory requirements.

Incident and Outbreak Management

• Lead and coordinate infection prevention and control responses to outbreaks, incidents and clusters.
• Undertake and contribute to post infection reviews (PIR) and serious incident investigations (SII).
• Participate in outbreak control meetings and implement agreed actions.
• Escalate infection prevention risks appropriately and support organisational risk management processes.
• Liaise with UK Health Security Agency and other partner organisations when required.

Service Development and Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in quality improvement projects aimed at reducing infection risks.
• Contribute to the development and review of IPC policies, procedures and guidance.
• Support implementation of national guidance and emerging evidence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to infection prevention.

Strategy, Policy and Governance

• Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and Annual Programme.
• Lead on the implementation of national infection prevention and control guidance and regulatory requirements across the organisation.
• Develop, review and update Trust infection prevention and control policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Support organisational compliance with the Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice.
• Contribute expert specialist advice to Trust governance committees and working groups.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Critically appraise emerging evidence and best practice guidance relating to infection prevention and control.
• Support and participate in research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Promote evidence-based practice across all clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Disseminate learning from research, audits, outbreaks and incidents to improve patient outcomes.

Leadership and Management

• Deputise for the Operational Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control when required.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to junior members of the IPC team.
• Support appraisal, supervision and professional development processes.
• Represent the IPC Team at Trust meetings, working groups and external forums.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the IPC service.

Communication and Collaborative Partnership

• Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information effectively.
• Influence and challenge practice where infection prevention and control standards are not met.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with medical, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, estates, facilities, operational and community teams.

Revalidation and registration

It is the responsibility of all staff registered with a professional body to:

Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice

Maintain their own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met and assist junior registered staff in achieving revalidation.

Contribute and participate in the development of colleagues professional practice across the trust through leading ward and/or department projects and supporting training.

Ensure optimum use is made of working time.

In addition to the standard Trust requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Comply with the NMC Code and associated professional standards.
• Maintain evidence for revalidation and continuing professional development.
• Act as a role model for professional practice and support colleagues in meeting revalidation requirements.
• Maintain specialist knowledge of infection prevention and control through ongoing education and professional development.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject
• Evidence of Level 7 academic study or equivalent specialist experience in Infection Prevention and Control
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching, mentorship or assessing qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
• Master's degree or working towards Master's level
• Leadership or management development training

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide specialist IPC advice across a range of services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and surveillance reports
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate educational programmes for multidisciplinary staff groups.
• Ability to challenge and influence practice in all organisational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Ability to lead investigations and formulate action plans
• Ability to manage complex situations requiring negotiation and diplomacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Significant experience of leading IPC audits within acute and community healthcare settings including developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans following audits and inspections
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Excellent facilitation, coaching and presentation skills
• Project management skills

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Extensive experience working within Infection Prevention and Control services
• Experience in developing policies, guidelines or standard operating procedures
• Experience of HCAI surveillance and reporting
• Experience of audit, governance and quality improvement activities
• Experience of outbreak and incident management
• Significant experience in delivering education, training and competency assessment within healthcare settings.
• Experience developing and implementing learning programmes that improve clinical practice and patient safety.
• Experience of post-infection review (PIR) analysis and incident investigations
• Experience presenting assurance reports and support CQC inspections or equivalent external assurance reviews.
• Detailed knowledge of IPC legislation, standards and guidance
• Knowledge of microbiology relevant to infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Experience in supporting workforce development and practice improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of leading Trust-wide improvement initiatives
• Acute and community NHS experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Professional credibility and integrity
• Strong leadership qualities
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries
• Resilient and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to challenge constructively and professionally
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Self-motivated and proactive

Desirable

• Willing to travel to Whittington Health Community sites as required
• Ability to respond flexibly to infection incidents and outbreaks

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be to patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. gym equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy assistants as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required.

Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment.

Other

To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, typing, filing, provide reception cover etc.

To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting AND/OR working with people with a variety of physical conditions AND/OR working as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent command of the English language
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD & CNRT G23950

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

South Warwickshire

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.

3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.

4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.

6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.

8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.

11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.

13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Person Specification

Qulifications

Essential

• Full MRCP
• Registerable medical qulification

Desirable

• Other higher degree

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Name on GMC speciailist register

Training and experience

Essential

• Experience in General medicine
• Wide experience in all aspects of Acute Medicine, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.

Adminstration

Essential

• Familiar with UK NHS inpatient teaching hospitals
• Familiar with NHS IT systems and MS packages

Teaching and Leadership

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
• Experience of leading a ward MDT

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Audit Publications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:The post-holders duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post-holder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locations and its partner hospitals. Flexible working is essential.

Clinical DutiesThe post-holder will have responsibility for general plastic surgery services at the John Radcliffe Hospital, alongside participation in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 14) and will complement an established team of ten Plastic Surgeons with responsibility for skin oncology.The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery provides a comprehensive reconstructive service to Oxford and the surrounding region. The service is consultant-led. Current consultantdelivered services include trauma and reconstructive surgery, craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, upper limb surgery, bone infection, sarcoma, breast reconstruction, skin cancer, autologous tissue transplantation, head and neck cancer reconstruction, and hypospadias. The department currently holds Burn Facility status within the London and South-East Burn Network. We are fortunate to have co-located facilities within a modern building on the John Radcliffe Hospital site, including offices, outpatient clinics, theatres, adult and paediatric wards, and day case units. The Head and Neck Unit is based within the Cancer Centre at the nearby Churchill Hospital. The department also has a significant presence at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), where the plastic surgery team contributes to hand surgery, and provides reconstructive support to both the Bone Infection Unit and Sarcoma services.

Teaching/ResearchOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the teaching of medical students, training of junior doctors, and participation in clinical examinations. These responsibilities form an integral part of routine clinical activity.The post-holders contribution to teaching, training, and research will be reflected in regular job plan reviews. The department has strong links with the University of Oxford and is actively engaged in research, offering opportunities for academic involvement.

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, andexternal accrediting bodies.

Personal and Professional DevelopmentThe post-holder will be required to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills within their area of practice and be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust.Professional and study leave will be granted in accordance with the Trusts Terms and Conditions of Service, supporting appropriate study, postgraduate training, continuing medical education (CME) courses, and other relevant professional development activities.The Trust fully supports continuing professional development (CPD) as required by the General Medical Council (GMC) and the relevant surgical colleges, and is committed to providing both time and financial support for these activities. Appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure that all consultants undergo an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser, and the Trust supports all clinicians through the revalidation process. In addition, the appointee will be offered mentorship from an experienced consultant colleague to support their integration into the department and facilitate a smooth transition into the role.

ManagementThe post-holder will be expected to work within the Trusts management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal. It is recognised that the Trust operates within finite resources, and any proposed changes in clinical practice, workload, or service developments requiring additionalresources must be agreed in advance.The post-holder will undertake the administrative responsibilities associated with the care of their patients and the delivery of their clinical service, under the direction of the Lead Clinician and/or Directorate Chair.Appropriate clinical, administrative, and secretarial support will be provided to the appointee.

Risk ManagementThe management of risk is a responsibility shared by all staff and will be undertaken within a progressive, open, and transparent environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training, and support to fulfil this responsibility.All staff are expected to be familiar with the Trusts Major Incident Policy and Fire Policy, and to understand the local response plan, including their specific role within it.

Responsibilities for Health & SafetyThe post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, relevant statutory regulations, and Trust policies and procedures. This will be supported through the provision of appropriate training and specialist advice where required.

Infection ControlInfection prevention and control is the responsibility of all staff. All employees, both clinical and nonclinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and to maintainhigh standards of practice at all times, thereby reducing the risk 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 bythe Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may betransmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.Equality and DiversityOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust values equality and diversity in both employment and the services it provides. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and will keep its policies and procedures under regular review to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff arerecognised.The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees, and service users are treated fairly and valued equally, regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disability, ethnic or national origin, social background, employment status, sexual orientation,religion or belief, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation, or trade union membership.Selection for training, development, and promotion will be based solely on an individuals ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Freedom of InformationThe post-holder should be aware of the responsibilities placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is expected to support the Trust in ensuring compliance with the Act when handling or managing information relating to Trust activities.

Patient and Public InvolvementThe Trust is committed to, and has a statutory duty to involve service users, carers and the public in the work of the organisation. We consider that patient and public involvement is the responsibilityof every individual working for our Trust. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback. You will be expectedto support the Trust with this through your working practice.Serious Incidents All 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 safeguard patients, visitors and staff, inaccordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy.

Childrens RightsThe post holder will always endeavour to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The 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 form of harm when they are vulnerable.Information Governance You must maintain a Trust email account. All staff must complete annual information governance training. which can be completed on-line. For further details, go to the Information

Governanceintranet site: http://orh.oxnet.nhs.uk/InformationGovernance/Pages/Default.aspx

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• Basic medical qualifications
• FRCS Plast or its equivalent
• To have completed training in Plastic Surgery
• To have a Certificate of Completion of Training
• Experience of working in the NHS at registrar level (ST8) or higher

Desirable

• Higher medical degree
• Further training at Fellowship level in skin oncology and microsurgery

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in general plastic surgery
• Competence in all aspects of skin oncology
• Competence in all aspects of Plastic Surgery including sentinel lymph node biopsy and nodal dissection
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.

Desirable

• Experience of working at consultant level in a skin cancer centre
• Leadership at consultant level of the management of skin oncology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
• Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
• Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
• Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
• A full UK driving license

Desirable

• Leadership training
• Management qualification.
• Education qualification
• Research grants
• Evidence of high-level organisation skills
• Peer reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings

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

Oxfordshire

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices and to exhibit your knowledge and abilities
• Completion (with another Trust) of or willingness to work towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date)
• Completion of or working towards an apprenticeship and gaining qualification equivalent to level 3 or above in a subject relevant to the role of Clinical Support Worker

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English qualification
• Appropriate Learning disability training courses or completion of the Care Certificate.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge of Learning Disability (LD) services, including the definition and inclusions of a learning disabilty
• An understanding of confidentiality issues how they relate to professional practice
• Knowledge of current staff development and continuous service improvement issues - particularly in the context of learning disability services.

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health / learning disability legislation and policies.

Experience

Essential

• The ability to demonstrate good quality care, whilst adhering to Trust policies and procedures, and working towards completing Care Certificate.
• Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams service users etc
• Supporting others in a care setting, whether this is experience in a professional or lived experience (friend, family, voluntary etc.)
• Ability to problem solve and working with individuals with learning disabilities.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with adults with Learning Disability needs.

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eastway

Countess of Chester Healthpark, Liverpool Road Chester

Chester

CH2 1BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As appointed Competent Person (LV) for the TrustTo manufacture, assembles and install new equipment as necessary

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• A minimum qualification of City & Guilds 236 at Part 2 or Equivalent
• Qualified to IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671:2018

Desirable

• BTEC, ONC in Electrical Engineering

Experience

Essential

• Completion of a structured training programme in electrical Engineering for a minimum period of three years, with two years site experience
• Must have read and understood the 'Electricity at Work regulations 1989'
• Knowledge of Electrical Distribution, Standby Generators, Fire Alarm Systems, Building Management Systems
• Full driving license (recognized by DVLA)

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment
• Knowledge of HTMs and BS -EN

Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify, analyses, and correct faults without recourse to others
• Ability to work at times without supervision
• Adaptable to change

Desirable

• Able to adapt/carry out minor works relevant to other Trades when required

Personal and people development

Essential

• Able to work in a demand-driven environment and to tight deadlines
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team

Communication

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills/able to communicate with Trust staff and service users at all levels
• Able to clearly discuss technical issues with Managers and other team members, and to prepare basic written reports when required

Specific requirements

Essential

• Availability for on-call duties (30-minute response time)
• Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold
• Ability to work in confined spaces

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CDC LC Support (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates 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 general OMFS services. They would also be expected to provide a general and specialist TMJ service for OMFS within the Trust and work closely with Ophthalmology, ENT and Neurosurgery to deliver a high-quality service. The candidate is expected to contribute to supporting TMJ related services in the region with developing local pathways and guidelines for referring clinicians. Education to primary care clinicians will be seen as a contribution towards service delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC with licence to practice
• Eligibility for full registration with the GDC
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent
• GMC Specialist Registration or eligibility for CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery within 6 months of date of AAC
• ATLS provider

Desirable

• ATLS instructor

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in trauma and TMJ surgery
• Experience of providing general on-call in OMFS

Desirable

• Successful completion of an SAC approved 5-year training program in OMFS or equivalent or within 6 months of completing

Audit & Governance

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and participation in Audit and Governance
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Research

Desirable

• Active research interest
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Publication in Peer Reviewed Journals

Management

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in management and leadership practices

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Training

Essential

• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching

Desirable

• Qualification in Health Education (eg PGC)

Personal

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Flexibility
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
• Satisfactory Immigration Status
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure Check
• Full driving license

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

OXFORD

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• You must hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• .BSc, BA or equivalent (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA).
• .Other relevant degrees or diplomas.
• .MD or PhD (Note: will only be considered if awarded for defending a thesis. This equates to undertaking 2 to 3 years full time equivalent spent in research with minimal daytime clinical activity).
• .Has passed MRCOG Part 1 within last 5 years.
• .Has passed MRCOG Part 2 within last 5 years

REGISTRATION & RIGHT TO WORK

Essential

• oHold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of application, and hold a current licence to practise on the date your post commences

CAPABILITY/COMPETENCES AND EXPERIENCE FOR ST3 ENTRY

Essential

• You must have evidence of achievement of ST1 and ST2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology via one of the following methods: oCurrent employment in a UK Obstetrics and Gynaecology training programme which leads to successful achievement of ST2 competences by the advertised post start date for the vacancy; or oSuccessful achievement of ST1 and ST2 Obstetrics and Gynaecology competences at the time of application, evidenced by ARCP certificates submitted at the time of application; or oA completed Alternative Certificate of ST1 and ST2 Obstetrics & Gynaecology competences. This must be submitted with your application.
• You must have at least 24 months' experience (whole time equivalent) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (not including Foundation modules) by the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
• Part 1 MRCOG by 'initial offers released by' date for the round.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Clinical knowledge oInterest in, and understanding of, the training programme
• Workplace skills oAbility to work in multi-professional teams and supervise colleagues. oAbility to lead, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members. oAbility to manage/prioritise own and others' time effectively. oAbility to work safely under pressure and deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty. oAbility to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. oGood basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and ability to learn new systems.
• Academic knowledge oUnderstanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. oUnderstanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives. oKnowledge of evidence-informed practice.
• Personal skills oCommitment to personal and professional development. oAbility to work on own initiative, demonstrating curiosity. oStrong attention to detail, preparation and planning. oAbility to communicate messages effectively to a range of audiences. oAbility to negotiate and build positive professional relationships. oStrong problem-solving skills, with a scientific approach to problem solving
• Knowledge and experience oUnderstanding of NHS management and resources. oExperience of management. oExperience of research. oExperience of audit and quality improvement. oExperience of teaching.
• Clinical Experience & Knowledge .Evidence of competence in basic and advanced life support as described in the present Foundation Programme curriculum. Local offices/Deaneries will have to be satisfied that the relevant competences will be achieved in advance of the commencement of the post. .Demonstrate the competencies and capabilities equivalent to those gained through completion of Practical Skills course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by time of appointment.
• Academic Skills .Experience of active involvement in quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for level of application). This can include audit, guideline development, implementation of health policy, improved team working, leadership etc.

Desirable

• Clinical Experience & Knowledge .Less than 60 months' experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST level (not including foundation modules). .Completion of formal obstetric skills/drills training course by time of appointment. .Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. .Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Academic Skills .Evidence of academic prizes and honours at postgraduate level. .Evidence of relevant peer-reviewed papers and other publications (e.g., book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters). .Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings - not local meeting.

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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