Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
• Supportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree or relevant professional qualification with significant practical laboratory experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• In depth knowledge of Haematology/Transfusion Science.
• High level of expertise in relevant specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
• High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques and environments.
• In depth understanding of the wider healthcare research community.
• Extensive experience in working in a research laboratory.
• Supervisory experience.
• To have successfully led and completed a major laboratory-based project.
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Cambridge Centre

Long Road

Cambridge

United Kingdom

CB2 0PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working with people with mental health needs

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing degree or equivalent RN(MH)

Skills

Essential

• Good observation and reporting skills
• Ability to motivate others

Desirable

• Ability to supervise others

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality

Desirable

• Awareness of security and its impact and willingness to expand knowledge on it.
• Working knowledge /application of the Mental Health Act 1983

Other

Essential

• Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24hr 7 day a week period
• Ability to travel independently

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Sandpiper Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Hellesdon Hospital

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Descriptions and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit out Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjob

**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified nurses**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership/Management training

Skills

Essential

• Effective analytical and decision-making skills

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of psychosocial interventions

Other

Essential

• Able to travel independently

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Grange Lodge

12 Acre Approach

Kesgrave

IP5 1JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work alongside the Head of Library and Knowledge Services to deliver the Clinical Librarian service at EKHUFT. This will involve attendance at departmental meetings, journal clubs, ward rounds and any other sessions addressing patient care, research or clinical effectiveness issues.

You will be proactive in establishing information needs and conduct advanced searches using a wide range of local and national online and printed resources.

You will undertake complex literature searches to support patient care, research and improvements in services. You will provide full articles, abstracts, citation lists or summaries of evidence to meet needs based on careful selection and appraisal of available evidence to suit end-user requirements, and use various forms of dissemination to suit a wide user base.

You will pass less complex searches to other members of the team, and use your own skills to help others develop. You will ensure ongoing quality of searches conducted by members of the team.

You will promote available current awareness services such as Knowledge Share to all clinical staff and make search results available via these platforms where possible, and market relevant services and resources to the wider organisation on behalf of the library team. You will deliver inductions to staff and students joining EKHUFT.

You will be part of the senior management of the library services at EKHUFT and will contribute to the delivery of strategic aims of the service, including the delivery of the Quality and Improvement Outcomes Framework.

You will be a signatory for financial payments.

You will deputise for other LKS staff, where appropriate, including the staffing of the service on any site. You will take responsibility for the safety of library stock and equipment when working on any site, and ensure the safety of users working out of hours.

Accountability - You will be expected to work independently to further develop the Clinical Librarian role within the Trust, establishing KPIs, evaluation and impact measures to ensure the ongoing success of the service.

Communication and Relationship You will work with key stakeholders to encourage take-up of the service. You will use excellent communication skills with staff at all levels to promote the value of the service. You will work in liaison with similar post-holders in other organisations to share good practice.

You will use highly developed analytical skills to select and present the best results to the right audiences.

You will deliver reports, presentations, statistics and evaluation of the Clinical Librarian service as required. This may be to internal stakeholders or to the wider library community via study days, regional and national meetings, conferences.

You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals across the organisation to enhance the Library and Knowledge Services within the Trust.

Planning and organisational You will use highly developed organisational skills to plan your time in order to attend all relevant meetings. You will be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritising the needs of the clinicians you work with. You will contribute to the delivery of the Library & Knowledge Services Strategy and the Annual Business Plan.

You will maintain ongoing statistics from the start and work with the Head of Library and Knowledge Services to demonstrate the impact of the service

You will use these results to make recommendations for the development and potential expansion of the service.

You will contribute to the evaluation and development of the Library and Knowledge Services in general by participating in user survey development.

You will be able to travel and prepared to work across the whole Trust, as well as attending Health Education England events, meetings and training across the local health economy. You will have excellent IT literacy skills.

Responsibility for policy/service development As a member of the management structure of the service, you will be expected to attend and contribute to quarterly Manager's Meetings and full Team Meetings, and have direct input into service development and improvement initiatives.

Management Responsibility You will be expected to train staff of all levels and professions across the organisation in a range of information, study, and searching skills. Your training will need to be adapted to suit all types of learners, with differing needs and required outcomes. You will also be expected to use your expertise to increase the skill-base of Library & Knowledge Services Staff. You will be expected to deputise for the Head of Library & Knowledge Services alongside the other Band 6 Librarians, supervising junior staff as appropriate.

Physical effort Some moderate physical effort may be required if handling library stock.

Mental and emotional effort - This post will require high levels of concentration and an ability to move between complex search platforms in order to locate the best and most appropriate evidence. Attending clinical meetings and responding to information requests to support patient care and clinical decision making will require emotional effort, sensitivity and the ability to work with information in a confidential manner.

Responsibility for R&D You will not be expected to undertake direct research activity beyond the library remit to actively support all R&D activity being undertaken within the Trust.

Working conditions - This post will have a base at William Harvey Hospital Library, but the post-holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings, ward-rounds and other activities across the trust in order to carry out daily duties, working alongside clinical teams as they care for patients

General - It is core to Department of Health strategy and to the NHS Plan that the NHS becomes a knowledge-based service and that NHS health care staff have access to, and use, appropriate knowledge to support their practice, their learning and development and their research. To this end, NHS libraries provide services for:

• Accessing the international knowledge base of health and social care and allied disciplines
• Clinical decision making by health professionals, patients and carers, enabling the highest possible standards of patient care and safety
• Commissioning decisions, service development and health policy making
• Research and innovation
• Information and clinical governance
• Lifelong learning by health professionals
• Training the workforce to acquire and develop relevant information literacy and knowledge management skills

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Library or information graduate qualification or Chartered member of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
• Graduate

Desirable

• Masters degree

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in library, information or research services
• Extensive knowledge of IT, web, healthcare databases and resources.
• Sound understanding of the concepts of evidence-based practice and clinical governance
• Expert-level literature searching skills
• Ability to review and critically appraise resources based on research methodology
• Ability to write reports and summaries of evidence
• Ability to record, analyse and present statistics
• Ability to plan strategically
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• NHS Library experience
• Knowledge of the NHS
• Experience of service development

Governance

Essential

• Understanding of legislation with particular relevance to library work, such as copyright, intellectual property and data protection
• Awareness of current issues impacting on Library and Knowledge Services provision

Personal / professional attributes

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff both internally and externally
• Excellent time management skills
• Self motivated and ability to motivate others
• Logical and methodical
• Innovative and proactive
• Flexibility to manage frequent interruptions
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong team leader and team player

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to move between sites/ travel offsite
• Able to move books, journals and IT equipment
• Prepared to cover for other staff and undertake basic duties, including the lone staffing of the libraries at any site.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Patient Administrator is primarily responsible for clearing the admin task list in SystmOne Workflow and booking patients in for their reviews and/or tests in an organised and efficient manner. This post involves a lot of patient contact and so the postholder will be friendly, polite, caring and professional.

Primary responsibilities:

Clearing the admin teams task list in SystmOne workflow.

Contacting patients to organise healthcare reviews and tests, in a kind and courteous manner.

Putting patients at ease and providing clear, concise information.

Making clear and concise notes of patient interactions and ensuring these are documented accurately in the SystmOne clinical software tool.

Dealing appropriately with instructions and queries from clinicians and outside agencies.

Maintaining strict confidentiality in relation to all issues concerned within requirements of the Data Protection Act 1984, Information Governance and Caldicott Principles.

Remaining up to date with all statutory and mandatory training.

Additional (as appropriate)

Dealing with patient requests received via the online consult system.

Responding to email requests received, as appropriate.

Supporting the pharmacy team with patient prescription requests.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/'O' level English and Maths are essential, as well as IT literacy.

Experience

Essential

• No previous experience of working in a GP surgery is required, however, the successful candidate will demonstrate they have:
• 1. a friendly, caring attitude and a desire to work in a healthcare setting.
• 2. an efficient and methodical approach to work.

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

Hillfoot Surgery

Address

126 Owlcotes Road

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 7QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

These include benign gynaecological surgery, ambulatory gynaecology, urogynaecology, vulval disease, colposcopy and advanced labour ward practice. This post will also contain a resident on call commitment at second on call (Registrar) level which is a 1 in 8 full shift rota.

The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to teaching of both undergraduates and doctors in training, and to take an active role in the dynamic audit and governance functions of the department. The unit has an excellent reputation for education with protected time for teaching and consultant led educational supervision. It provides obstetric care to 4000 women per year and has an equally busy benign gynaecology unit, and is a gynaecological cancer centre.

Any applicants must have 12 months experience at ST3 level or above in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to apply for CCT via the CESR route.

Working Pattern: 32 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Annabel Kemp, Clinical Lead for Gynaecology [email protected], Lisa Knight, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Clinical Tutor for Obstetrics & Gynaecology [email protected]

This role is fixed term until 28th February 2027.

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to graduate level and/or have equivalent managerial experience
• Managing a small team
• Working well under pressure and to deadlines
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Leadership
• Self motivated

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Experience of a hospital environment
• Collation of audit results
• Conducting personal development reviews within the NHS KSF framework
• Competent in Power Point and Access

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pield Heath Road

Hillingdon

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• You will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing.
• You'll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others.
• You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.

Desirable

• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Faversham Cottage Hospital

Faversham

ME13 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work alongside the Head of Library and Knowledge Services to deliver the Clinical Librarian service at EKHUFT. This will involve attendance at departmental meetings, journal clubs, ward rounds and any other sessions addressing patient care, research or clinical effectiveness issues.

You will be proactive in establishing information needs and conduct advanced searches using a wide range of local and national online and printed resources.

You will undertake complex literature searches to support patient care, research and improvements in services. You will provide full articles, abstracts, citation lists or summaries of evidence to meet needs based on careful selection and appraisal of available evidence to suit end-user requirements, and use various forms of dissemination to suit a wide user base.

You will pass less complex searches to other members of the team, and use your own skills to help others develop. You will ensure ongoing quality of searches conducted by members of the team.

You will promote available current awareness services such as Knowledge Share to all clinical staff and make search results available via these platforms where possible, and market relevant services and resources to the wider organisation on behalf of the library team. You will deliver inductions to staff and students joining EKHUFT.

You will be part of the senior management of the library services at EKHUFT and will contribute to the delivery of strategic aims of the service, including the delivery of the Quality and Improvement Outcomes Framework.

You will be a signatory for financial payments.

You will deputise for other LKS staff, where appropriate, including the staffing of the service on any site. You will take responsibility for the safety of library stock and equipment when working on any site, and ensure the safety of users working out of hours.

Accountability - You will be expected to work independently to further develop the Clinical Librarian role within the Trust, establishing KPIs, evaluation and impact measures to ensure the ongoing success of the service.

Communication and Relationship You will work with key stakeholders to encourage take-up of the service. You will use excellent communication skills with staff at all levels to promote the value of the service. You will work in liaison with similar post-holders in other organisations to share good practice.

You will use highly developed analytical skills to select and present the best results to the right audiences.

You will deliver reports, presentations, statistics and evaluation of the Clinical Librarian service as required. This may be to internal stakeholders or to the wider library community via study days, regional and national meetings, conferences.

You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals across the organisation to enhance the Library and Knowledge Services within the Trust.

Planning and organisational You will use highly developed organisational skills to plan your time in order to attend all relevant meetings. You will be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritising the needs of the clinicians you work with. You will contribute to the delivery of the Library & Knowledge Services Strategy and the Annual Business Plan.

You will maintain ongoing statistics from the start and work with the Head of Library and Knowledge Services to demonstrate the impact of the service

You will use these results to make recommendations for the development and potential expansion of the service.

You will contribute to the evaluation and development of the Library and Knowledge Services in general by participating in user survey development.

You will be able to travel and prepared to work across the whole Trust, as well as attending Health Education England events, meetings and training across the local health economy. You will have excellent IT literacy skills.

Responsibility for policy/service development As a member of the management structure of the service, you will be expected to attend and contribute to quarterly Manager's Meetings and full Team Meetings, and have direct input into service development and improvement initiatives.

Management Responsibility You will be expected to train staff of all levels and professions across the organisation in a range of information, study, and searching skills. Your training will need to be adapted to suit all types of learners, with differing needs and required outcomes. You will also be expected to use your expertise to increase the skill-base of Library & Knowledge Services Staff. You will be expected to deputise for the Head of Library & Knowledge Services alongside the other Band 6 Librarians, supervising junior staff as appropriate.

Physical effort Some moderate physical effort may be required if handling library stock.

Mental and emotional effort - This post will require high levels of concentration and an ability to move between complex search platforms in order to locate the best and most appropriate evidence. Attending clinical meetings and responding to information requests to support patient care and clinical decision making will require emotional effort, sensitivity and the ability to work with information in a confidential manner.

Responsibility for R&D You will not be expected to undertake direct research activity beyond the library remit to actively support all R&D activity being undertaken within the Trust.

Working conditions - This post will have a base at William Harvey Hospital Library, but the post-holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings, ward-rounds and other activities across the trust in order to carry out daily duties, working alongside clinical teams as they care for patients

General - It is core to Department of Health strategy and to the NHS Plan that the NHS becomes a knowledge-based service and that NHS health care staff have access to, and use, appropriate knowledge to support their practice, their learning and development and their research. To this end, NHS libraries provide services for:

• Accessing the international knowledge base of health and social care and allied disciplines

  Clinical decision making by health professionals, patients and carers, enabling the highest possible standards of patient care and safety

  Commissioning decisions, service development and health policy making

  Research and innovation

  Information and clinical governance

  Lifelong learning by health professionals

  Training the workforce to acquire and develop relevant information literacy and knowledge management skills

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Library or information graduate qualification or Chartered member of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
• Graduate

Desirable

• Masters Degree

Skills and experience

Essential

• Experience of working in library, information or research services
• Extensive knowledge of IT, web, healthcare databases and resources
• Sound understanding of the concepts of evidence-based practice and clinical governance
• Expert-level literature searching skills
• Ability to review and critically appraise resources based on research methodology
• Ability to write reports and summaries of evidence
• Ability to record, analyse and present statistics
• Ability to plan strategically

Desirable

• NHS Library experience
• Knowledge of the NHS
• Experience of service development

Governance

Essential

• Understanding of legislation with particular relevance to library work, such as copyright, intellectual property and data protection
• Awareness of current issues impacting on Library and Knowledge Services provision

Personal and professional attributes

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff both internally and externally
• Excellent time management skills
• Self motivated and ability to motivate others
• Logical and methodical
• Innovative and proactive
• Flexibility to manage frequent interruptions
• Excellent negotiation skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to move between sites/ travel offsite
• Able to move books, journals and IT equipment
• Prepared to cover for other staff and undertake basic duties, including the lone staffing of the libraries at any site

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualification and / or Knowledge

Essential

• Degree level relevant academic qualification or equivalent extensive experience gained
• Awareness of professional boundaries

Desirable

• Substance misuse related academic qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working in a substance misuse treatment environment
• Ability to recognise and respond to behaviours that are challenging

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Professional knowledge of substance misuse

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Data collection skills
• Demonstrate ability to support and supervise staff

Desirable

• Additional relevant skills

Values

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence based health and social care interventions
• Awareness of the changing health agenda for NHS Wales
• Awareness of local and national substance misuse issues

Desirable

• Professional knowledge of Substance misuse services
• Specialist awareness of drugs effects and appropriate / available treatment interventions

Other

Essential

• Professional approach
• Time management skills
• Change management skills
• Confidence and ability to work confidently as part of an MDT

Desirable

• Presentation Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Substance Misuse Services Denbighshire

7 Brighton Road

Denbighshire

LL18 3EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under their care.

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

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.

Teaching & Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• Qualification in medical education.

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Genitourinary Medicine, holds a certificate of Completion of Training in Genitourinary Medicine or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the six-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
• DIP GUM.

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc).
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• DIP HIV.

Audit and Research

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
• Involvement in quality improvement measures.
• Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
• Good presentation skills.
• Experience of clinical research.

Desirable

• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in Genitourinary Medicine.
• Ability to independently manage complex STI presentations.
• Good history & examination skills.
• Experience in HIV medicine.
• Experience of safeguarding practice.
• Experience delivering consultant-led outpatient care.
• Demonstrate an interest in the sexual health needs of a diverse local population.

Desirable

• Experience of service redesign.

Management & Admin Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
• Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
• Management Course and / or Certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

STSFT

Summerhill Clinic

6-8 Ravensworth Terrace

NEWCASTLE

NE4 6AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust's protocols and guidelines.

Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping.

Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective patient centred care.

Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.

Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered

Experience

Essential

• Must have current or recent experience in an NHS Hospital.
• Nursing experience in an acute medical setting

Desirable

• Recent post qualification experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Intensive Care Unit, South Block, London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English/Maths GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the health care sector

Skills

Essential

• IT/Computer literate
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

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

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Understanding of risk management and health and safety

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

a. Receive correspondence from external agencies and process accordingly

b. Scanning documents to the relevant software programme and logging them

c. Filtering documents suitably according to need and passing to the relevant clinicians to read and action

d. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

e. Photocopy documentation as required

f. Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences

g. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

h. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

i. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

j. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

k. Completion of administrative tasks in relation to patient results and letters

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the receptionist may be requested to:

a. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system

b. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

c. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

d. Signpost patients to the correct service

e. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

f. Action incoming faxes when necessary

g. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

h. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

No canvassers or recruitment agencies, please.

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

The Mandeville Surgery

Hannon Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide outpatient and surgical services to ophthalmology patients, both paediatric and adult.

• In conjunction with the Clinical Director have an active part in the development of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus services.

• To deliver education on paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus across the specialty and wider Trust

• To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust, including emergency patients when required.

• To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff in conjunction with colleagues.

• To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, orthoptists, and general practitioners.

• To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners and community providers, e.g.Optometrists.

• To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance.

• To participate in the Trusts Safety Learning Event reporting system.

• To attend multi-disciplinary meetings on behalf of the ophthalmology specialty.

• To participate and contribute to audit.

• To develop a programme of personal professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service as agreed with the Clinical Director and in accordance with Royal College requirements.The Trust will provide the necessary support for this.

• To participate in retinopathy of prematurity screening shared across 3 colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS Higher professional training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus < Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of a paediatric and strabismus fellowship or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable skills and experience of paediatric ophthalmology (including paediatric and adult strabismus)
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Additional criteria

Essential

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
• Excellent IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)