Job description

Job responsibilities

Personally give care to individuals, under the guidance of the team leader, based on agreed Policies, Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, adhering to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Code of Practice.

Assist with the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.

Manage time and resources efficiently, achieving good communication.

Use every reasonable opportunity to maintain and develop your knowledge and competence of Fertility nursing.

Give support and guidance to untrained staff working in the ward / department

Provide care for pre and post operative patients having oocyte collections or embryo transfers under sedation

Participate and contribute to the setting and auditing of research based practice to develop new Guidelines and Policies as necessary.

Maintain accurate and legible records ensuring patient care is a current reflection of treatment and advice.

Participate in the development of good working relationships within the team and ward/department area.

When undertaking the role of a link nurse ensure all meetings are attended and actions given are implemented within your remit.

When required, and as part of self development, take charge of the ward / department

Be responsible for maintaining NMC registration and conforming to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers.

The post holder maybe required to work within any of the satellite or transport centres as required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1 years' experience as a qualified registered Nurse
• Gynaecology or Fertility background

Qualifications and Learning

Essential

• RGN / RM with relevant experience and competency
• Evidence of professional/vocational development.
• Working Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice, Standards for the Administration of Medicine, and Records & Record Keeping
• Awareness of the HFEA code of practice
• Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration.

Desirable

• Mentorship or equivalent qualification

Skills

Essential

• Skills for managing patients admissions and discharges, assessing and advising patients and partners
• Venepuncture
• Adhere to policies and procedures policies
• Proficient IT Skills

Desirable

• Medical History Taking
• Knowledge of different types of fertility treatments

Personal Qualities and Attitude

Essential

• Dynamic and Well Motivated
• Ability to communicate sensitive and complex condition related information to patients and relatives, showing empathy and giving reassurance
• Committed to service development

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

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hewitt Centre

4 Knutsford Business Park

Mobberley Road, Knutsford

WA16 8ZR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This role provides substantial senior level clinical experience and is designed to support progression towards consultant practice. Senior residents will develop advanced skills in clinical leadership, decision making and service management while working closely with consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team. during shift work, the post holder will undertake responsibilities consistent with acting as the senior clinical decision maker and chief doctor on the shift, ensuring safe, effective and coordinated patient care while supporting junior staff and collaborating closely with the MDT. This position provides excellent preparation for future senior leadership roles within neonatal medicine.

All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.

To apply: PLEASE APPLY VIA NHS JOBS.

We would welcome applications from both UK and overseas candidates who are completing training in Neonatal Medicine. We are able to offer Microsoft Teams interviews if required. We are able to offer flexible working in line with UCLH policy.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• oMRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

• oMSc or other higher degree

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• oPrevious experience of working at middle grade in paediatrics/ neonatology in the UK or at an equivalent level neonatal unit overseas
• oEligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• oEvidence of excellent medical practice
• oEligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• oPrevious experience in a neonatal tertiary centre
• oExperience in a sub-speciality relevant to neonatal medicine
• oExperience in contributing to service development and quality improvement.

FITNESS TO PRACTICE

Essential

• oIs up to date and fit to practice safely

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Essential

• oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a)that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or b)have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (ELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6 However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples, they need to provide evidence

CAREER PROGRESSION

Essential

• oAbility to provide complete details of employment history and adequate career progression

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note when applying that all essential and desirable criteria will be assessed via your personal statement only please do not type your roles and responsibilities in the previous employment sections.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Good written and spoken English
• HPC registration
• Physiotherapy degree/or equivalent
• Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
• Awareness of current evidence pertaining to musculoskeletal physiotherapy and application to clinical practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

• Member of a special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Significant post - registration /work experience as a physiotherapist
• Previous NHS Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy post registration experience
• Band 5/6 experience including: oCardiorespiratory care oRehabilitation oOrthopaedic in and outpatients oMSK Outpatients
• Minimum 8 months experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatients:
• Experience in: oRheumatology
• Experience in: oOrthopaedics - conservative & surgical management
• Specialist knowledge & experience of the management of patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions both within inpatient & outpatient setting
• Specialist knowledge & experience of a range of treatment approaches, including manual techniques

Desirable

• Experience in: oSports injuries
• Experience in: oGP referrals
• Experience in: oHydrotherapy
• Experience in: oPelvic Health
• Experience of fitting & adjusting customised splints

Personal & people development

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, and skills for Health and maintains own Portfolio
• Experience of: otraining student physiotherapists and therapy support staff
• oExperience in reflective in practice

Quality

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of principles and practice of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management

Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs

Essential

• Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area.

Learning and Development

Essential

• Experience of teaching others and responding to learning needs
• Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions/programmes

Capacity and Capability Research and Development

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of contemporary issues in AHP and health care
• Able to evaluate the impact of service/professional development activities

Work Pattern

Essential

• To participate in weekend services as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Sending clinical correspondence as directed to GPs, internal teams, voluntary sectors and other organisations as required using secure methods of electronic communication such as Docman or e-mail and by post.
• Carry out procurement of office supplies, review stationery requirements, order printed stationery and other ad hoc items as required by the team.
• Maintain effective diary management as required by line manager.
• Take notes or minutes, prepare agenda and action logs to support meetings as required as defined by operational procedures
• Undertake the administrative tasks of requesting services including the submission of works tickets and urgent requests for maintenance/estates via the Helpdesk, IT, and Information where appropriate under the direction of the line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education / 5 GCSE's or equivalent qualification at grades A - C
• NVQ Business Administration / Customer Service or other professional administration qualification Level 2

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in an office environment
• Experience of prioritisation of workload and the ability to work to deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of ICT (use of MS Office)

Skills

Essential

• Team player with ability to work as part of team or on own initiative.
• Willing to learn and develop existing 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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penn Hospital

Penn Road

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• To perform high quality CT scans across all areas of the department, whilst complying with all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
• To perform plain film imaging when required, rostered as part of the normal working day.
• To deliver a safe, quality service in a fast paced environment with high standards of patient care.
• This post involves a degree of organisation, clinical input and supervising any support staff and students within the section of work.
• Flexible approach to work and be able to participate in the Out of Hours Service and weekend working.
• To exercise accountability as set out in the HCPC Code of Conduct.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform Moving and Handling tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality/security.
• Enthusiasm, initiative and positive approach to career and personal development
• Flexible approach/willingness to participate in changes in working day to increase capacity/improve service delivery
• Ability to travel to other locations within the Trust as required.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to coordinate workflow
• Reliable, flexible and proactive
• Adaptable to change.
• Time management skills
• Ability to balance non-clinical and clinical
• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with patients and colleagues at all levels
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Teamwork skills
• Basic IT skills (office applications)
• Familiarity with Radiology IT Systems (PACS/RIS)
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Good patient understanding and patient centered care
• Display behaviors in line with Trust standards
• Provide professional and clinical leadership skills
• Ability to work across a 7 day rota including out of hours commitment.

Desirable

• Familiarity with
• Soliton,
• Meditech,
• AGFA Pacs
• Vitrea workstations
• Syngo.Via

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience
• Previous experience in CT imaging
• Good understanding of Radiation safety
• Experience within a UK health setting.

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking a wide range of CT examinations independently and to a high standard.
• Experience using Canon & Siemens equipment
• Specialised CT experience e.g. cardiac, colonography

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development with evidence of CPD

Desirable

• IV cannulation training
• Post graduate CT certificate or other relevant postgraduate qualifications

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

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.
• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointments but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.
• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required.
• Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
• Scanning documents into patients records in an accurate way.
• Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48hours, either on the computer or manually.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non general medicine services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for the same.
• Enter patient information on the computer as required.
• Patient notes and correspondence (retrieve and refile records, ensuring strict alphabetical order is adhered to).
• Premises -when last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building it totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.

• Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the partners or the Practice Manager.
• Any other duties deemed relevant.

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 may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also 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 working or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedure relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health and Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health and safety and security as defined in the practice health and safety police to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identifying risks involved with work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and right of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manager own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communication effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice polices, standards and guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A good understanding of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Welsh speaker.
• Flexibility in times of staff absence.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable people.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade A to C
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Welsh speaker

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

Gwrych Medical Centre

Address

Gwrych Medical Centre

Cae Eithin

Abergele

Clwyd

LL22 8LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.abergele-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Job Responsibilities

Holistically support patients with mild to severe frailty within the community

Undertake frailty reviews of housebound patients for PCN practice sites via home visit, or occasionally via telephone

Review patient needs and help them access the services and the support they require to understand and manage their own health and wellbeing

Refer patients to services within the area that are most appropriate for them

Conduct low level clinical screening such as dementia screening, blood pressure checks and venepuncture as directed by the lead health professional. (Where relevant training has been received)

Carry out low level falls assessment/screening and provide advice and information on falls prevention, including referral for equipment where necessary

Assist in the formulation and review of care plans to ensure all care is reflecting the patients needs and wishes

Visit housebound patients at the request of PCN practices for Healthcare Assistant-appropriate tasks whilst ensuring these do not detract from core frailty work

Ensure patient records are updated appropriately and consultations recorded using the appropriate template

Liaise with each practice to maintain frailty registers

Liaise with each practice to prioritise visits

Work within the scope of HCA practice

Identify social isolation and loneliness, being proactive in signposting to relevant resources to empower patients to remain active and engaged within their communities

Identify and recognise deterioration in an individuals health and act promptly to refer to relevant health professional to minimise risk or where appropriate, avoid hospital admission

Assist practices in the achievement of targets related to frail and housebound patients

Develop and maintain knowledge and relationships with our practices and local services

Work with local statutory, voluntary and independent organisations to ensure referrals are made appropriately and maximise the availability of local resources

Take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of service users and self, understanding and following risk assessments as instructed

To maintain close links with other services in line with Safeguarding procedures and make other appropriate interventions and escalation

Ensure that GPs, practice nurses, practice pharmacists and other members of the primary care team understand the FCC/HCA role, and which patients may particularly benefit from their input

Work with the Armley PCN and its leadership team to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of this role

Core Responsibilities:

Frailty reviews for patients within Armley PCN who are house dependent

Assisting each practice to maintain up to date frailty registers

Help to raise awareness of health and wellbeing and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and wellbeing

Additional Responsibilities:

On occasion, not as a matter of course, for practices within the PCN:

Phlebotomy

Blood pressure monitoring

Chaperoning duties

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and wellbeing

Knowledge, Training and Experience:

Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a health and/or social care setting

Evidence of continual professional development

Experience in healthcare provision to a vulnerable group of patients

Specific interest in supporting frail and elderly patients

Experience of Primary Care or other organisations supporting a wide range of individuals

Knowledge of health care service delivery, public health delivery or community engagement

Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of General Practice provision

Completed a two day PCI accredited care co-ordination training course or be willing to complete

Other:

Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity within organisation adhering to relevant Codes of Conduct and the NHS Constitution

Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure own safety and the safety of colleagues and patients

Participate in our appraisal system, matching organisational aims with individual objectives

Comply with all organisational and statutory requirements

Undertake all mandatory training required for the role

Be aware of individual responsibilities under the Equal Opportunities and Diversity in Employment Policy and adhere to the provisions of the policy

Work flexibly as required by the PCN, including working at different GP Practices or community locations in the local area.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive.

It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post.

Staff are expected to undertake any other duties commensurate with the FCC/HCA grade as agreed with their line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent (GCSE Maths & English C or above)
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a health and/or social care setting
• Evidence of continual professional development Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of personalised care and the comprehensive model of personalised care
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health
• Promotes diversity and equality and leads by example
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record keeping
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures including confidentiality, safeguarding and health and safety
• Ability to recognise/work within limits of competence, seeking advice if needed
• Understanding of the needs of older people / adults with disabilities / long term conditions particularly in relation to promoting their independence
• Basic knowledge of long -term conditions and the complexities involved: medical, physical, emotional and social
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• EMIS and SystmOne user skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant or care co-ordinator role, or within adult health and social care, learning support or public health / health improvement
• Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity)
• Experience of working within multi - professional team environments
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role
• Experience of working with elderly or vulnerable people, complying with best practice and relevant legislation

Desirable

• Experience or training in personalised care and support planning
• Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide personalised support in a non-judgemental way
• Ability to provide a culturally sensitive service supporting people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities
• Ability to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, partner agencies and stakeholders
• Ability to identify risk and assess / manage risk when working with individuals
• Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the care co-ordinator role
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
• Knowledge of, and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
• Completed a two day PCI accredited care co-ordination training course or be willing to complete one
• Proficient in MS Office and web-based services

Desirable

• Ability to provide motivational coaching to patients, to support behavioural change

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

Armley PCN Services Limited

Address

Priory View Medical Centre

2a Green Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Standard of Education (e.g. GSCE Maths and English A-C and above or equivalent

Desirable

• Understanding of basic Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital/GP practice or Call Centre environment
• Experience dealing with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working directly with clinical/consultant staff

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to deal with clinicians, senior managers and clerical staff
• Able to concentrate on Administrative duties in an unpredictable environment, ability to manage work with constant interruptions from patients, medical staff and external agencies

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Microsoft office

Knowledge

Essential

• Familiarity with waiting list administrative procedures and policy issues
• Knowledge of WPAS or other patient administration systems or experience using data bases and excel to sort and filter data fields

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to speak Welsh

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

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be an accountable professional, responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care to patients being discharged via the discharge and transport hub. The post holder will assume responsibility and accountability for patients to meet their needs in a safe caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect. The aim of the discharge lounge is to promote patient flow, improve quality of care and patient experience.The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.

To coordinate outstanding tasks to ensure patients are discharged safely and timely from hospital and to provide support to the multi professional team by undertaking appropriate duties.

To be responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care, within the multidisciplinary care team. There will be a requirement to supervise Health Care Assistants and student nurses on a day to day basis in achieving objectives.

Person Specification

interview

Essential

• Discharge experience

Desirable

• Quailifications

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees Hospital

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nth.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

• Relevant NVQ III or relevant clinical experience.

Desirable

• Recognised equipment fitting course

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

• Understanding of rehabilitation enabling techniques
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to rehabilitation
• Knowledge of health care conditions
• Knowledge of the human body and physiotherapy interventions e.g., Gait training and exercise.

Desirable

• Understanding of application of electrotherapy.

Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to work as member of multidisciplinary team
• Relevant experience in a health care setting

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

Community Neurotherapy Team, Ellesmere Port Hospital

114 Whitby Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of theresponsibilitiesand duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the wider needs of people with acquired neurological conditions
• Knowledge of different methods of communication
• Knowledge of range of communication difficulties experienced by people with a variety of medical reasons, such as stroke, and progressive neurological conditions
• Knowledge of swallowing difficulties experienced by adults for a variety of medical reasons, such as stroke and cancer

Desirable

• Knowledge of alternative/ augmentative communication systems (high and low tech)
• Use of outcome measures
• Awareness of change in NHS and current legislation

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Associate Practitioner/ Nursing Associate diploma level or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ3 plus short courses or relevant experience up to diploma level
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence

Desirable

• Competencies at level of Assistant Dysphagia Practitioner, or equivalent
• Evidence of attendance at relevant specialist courses: (eg via RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks)
• Accredited LSVT practitioner
• System One super user
• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in acute/community health care settings, or equivalent caring experience
• Experience of liaising with other agencies/other staff groups
• Experience of working with adults with stroke/acquired neurological conditions
• Experience of prioritising own work independently and problem solving as appropriate
• Experience of delivering training to groups
• Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, email and electronic patient recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with acquired communication difficulties
• Experience of working with people with eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties
• Experience of working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of person centred planning/goal setting

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will join a new team, Amplify, within the Diagnostic and Pathogen Characterisation Division and work alongside colleagues in the Rare and Imported Pathogen Laboratory and Diagnostic Development and Implementation team. You will be responsible for developing a new testing facility to meet ISO 15189 accreditation standards ensuring validation, maintenance and implementation of responsive, adaptable high throughput molecular testing workflows. As a Senior Biomedical Scientist and Application Specialist you will work with the Facility Manager and other senior team members to establish new testing workflows, protocols and procedures, designing and troubleshooting processes and assays from the ground up and overseeing technical performance.

The Post Holder will be expected to be flexible to the demands of the project area, have excellent communication skills and use their technical experience to ensure the service is delivered on time and remains ready to respond. This will include changing patterns of work to include out of hours shifts when incident or outbreak response mode is activated and research and training delivery in support of wider organisational priorities.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Lead in the adaptation, evaluation and validation of technologies compatible with high throughput testing to enhance the facilitys capabilities and to ensure the project area works to a high scientific standard.
• Lead in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of testing workflows and protocols from sample receipt to result authorisation.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight on the scientific methods employed, including laboratory automation and assay performance.
• Oversee the evaluation, validation and implementation of diagnostic assays as required to meet the needs of the testing service.
• Deliver training to internal and external scientists in support of wider pandemic preparedness activities.
• Perform a range of diagnostic assays and techniques as required to meet the needs of testing provision within UKHSA. This will include diagnostic testing with result validation and sub-contracted testing for research activities.
• Participate in out of hour testing rotas to ensure provision of sufficient testing capacity in line with business needs.
• Line manage junior team members, and ensure effective prioritisation, co-ordination and supervision of work.
• Deputise as appropriate for senior staff and act as head BMS in the absence of the facility manager.
• Supply data to agreed timescales and as required by project contracts and service level agreements.
• Undertake general laboratory duties including disposal of waste, equipment maintenance, stock control and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Maintain HCPC registration as a condition of employment.
• Fulfil all training requirements as required for the post, including subsequent maintenance of required competencies.
• Maintain high professional standards by continual professional development keeping up to date with advances in medical microbiology.
• Ensure all work in undertaken in accordance with the UKHSAs Code of Safety Practice and to work within ISO15189 quality standards.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare are afforded priority and demonstrate a commitment to health, safety and welfare of self, staff and visitors and comply with relevant UKHSA health and safety policies at all times.
• Notify accidents, near misses, dangerous situations and shortcomings in health and safety via the appropriate management structure.
• Escalate risks that cannot be controlled to the Facility Manager.
• Fully engage with the performance process, including objective setting and preparing for performance conversations, as described on the UKHSA intranet.
• Fulfil the requirements of UKHSA Values and Behaviours and the Civil Service Code.
• Comply with all UKHSA policy and procedures.
• Perform any other duties required by the line manager commensurate with grade.

This is not an exhaustive list.

Essential criteria

• BSc Degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate medical/microbiology/biological science discipline
• MSc or higher qualification in an appropriate medical/microbiology/biological science or relevant experience as a specialist biomedical scientist.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Technical knowledge and extensive experience in leading implementation and troubleshooting of molecular laboratory techniques, including RT-PCR, in the diagnostic environment.
• Proven experience working in a diagnostic or reference virology laboratory.
• Experience in leading and managing teams and/or projects ensuring delivery of organisational and departmental goals, with the ability to organise own workload and of those staff often working to tight deadlines.
• Resilience and ability to work at pace to ensure delivery of a highly responsive diagnostic service with an out of hours testing capability.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and experience of handling high hazard pathogens, including Hazard Group 3, SAPO and CTSA agents.
• Previous experience leading technical support for a high throughput PCR testing facility.
• Programming experience and knowledge of data integration and workflows, particularly with laboratory equipment.

Selection Process

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience and technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed7essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of:

• an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• a 1000wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. We will not consider any words over1000words.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a face to face interview in Porton Down. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Behaviours, experience and technical skills.will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Managing a quality service (Lead behaviour)
• Changing and improving
• Delivering at pace
• Making effective decisions

Interview dates are planned for w/c 12th and 19th October. Please note these dates are subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton Down, Salisbury. Please note that hybrid working is not available with this role.

Eligibility criteria

Option 1 - External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security clearance level requirement

Part 1

Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed.

Part 2

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorism Check clearance.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years to obtain Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Managing a quality service (Lead behaviour)
• Changing and improving
• Delivering at pace
• Making effective decisions

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Scientific Campus

Porton Down, Salisbury

SP4 0JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

For more information on the NHP programme

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to the high volume of applications received.

Due to ongoing organisational change and developments, aspects of this role may be subject to change.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that NHS England is currently undergoing a consultation process to finalise its structure, which may impact this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Post Graduate Degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Membership of (or to be currently working towards) the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or World Commerce and Contracting (WCC - formerly IACCM) or relevant equivalent professional body.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of government initiatives, policies and GCF best practice approaches to SSRM/Strategic Partnering including Continuous Commercial Improvement Framework ("CCIAF").
• Familiar with the commercial and contract delivery lifecycle including key activities during market engagement, procurement and delivery
• Should have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagements
• Experience of budgetary responsibility, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate supplier and third-party engagement to deliver business/organisational outcomes.
• Experience working within a large programme(s)/project(s) or working within/under a similar matrix organisational structure to NHP
• Experience of complex/senior stakeholder and supplier relationship management (SSRM), and supplier development in both the public and private sectors
• Experience using business intelligence to identify opportunities, deliver targets, enhance supplier/client performance, and align category strategies with wider business objectives

Skills

Essential

• Commercial / procurement / contract management strategy experience and understanding of market category management, with significant experience in leading change and improvement in a complex environment
• Ability to work with complex markets, with complex commercial structures to ensure value for money is achieved, working within a complex organisational structure with multiple stakeholders
• Adapting quickly to different environments, adjusting communication styles when appropriate. Resilient in interactions with suppliers and the team
• Leadership, management & coaching skills. Can promote a diverse and engaged working culture & build individual / team capability. Able to operate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders with differing views

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

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office base

Nationally

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To operationally deliver the integrated site clearance no gaps plan and ensure all service relocations take place within the required timeframes and quality impact assessment guidelines to ensure the safe delivery of services.

Seek and guide programme planning to ensure the relevant clinical and operational input and knowledge of the key clinical and operational requirements that need to be in place to safely deliver and move services are met at each project stage gate.

To help establish and develop a strong understanding of the clinical pathways to support the relevant service relocations.

Provide expertise on the required involvement of and adjacencies when considering the future location of services (such as pathology and radiology).

To lead the development of standard operating procedures which outline how services will be clinically and operationally delivered from a new setting.

To work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships with the operational and clinical teams and act as an interface between the two.

To research examples of best practice within the NHS and internationally to inform the development of the clinical and operational model.

Liaise with Estates and Facilities and with other corporate teams to ensure areas meet the needs of service users, paying particular attention to privacy and dignity.

Establish the information and reporting requirements for the service

Respond to financial, resourcing and procurement queries and proactively follow up and track progress to ensure a speedy resolution to problems.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Higher education i.e Masters level or equivalent

Desirable

• project management qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work collaboratively with other Healthcare professionals to provide patient care which promotes best practice and maintains the patients optimum independence.

Use outcome and complexity measurements (OACC) competently and understands the importance of accurate data management for care services.

Work with patients and families to create management plans addressing their individual physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs reflecting the holistic principles of palliative care and always promoting dignity.

Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in palliative care to provide excellent patient care and to recognise the need for, instigate and interpret complexinformation and clinical investigations to address reversible causes of symptoms.

Demonstrate advanced communication skills with patients, carers and other health care professionals both face to face and via the telephone to share and gather information, offer support and advice and, initiate conversations with patients and their families to enable them to make informed decisions about their care at end of life.

Initiate and lead conversations surrounding advance care planning ensuring patients and carers are aware of choices at each stage.

Recognise signs of dying to initiate anticipatory prescribing so that symptoms can be addressed.

Maintain practical skills such as venepuncture, management of PICC lines, and male /female catheterisation and intravenous drug administration.

Ensure adequate ordering to control stocks of medical supplies and drugs.

Work within the boundaries of a multi-disciplinary team, instigate, lead, and contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions, including multidisciplinary team meetings, and refer to other members of the team to enhance patient care.

Plan, organise and allocate staff according to competencies, workload, and patient dependency to provide excellent patient care and best use of resources, across all hospice services.

Frequently undertake the role of the nurse in charge.

Take part in clinical audit and undertake risk assessments in line with the Trusts clinical governance processes.

Undertake activities associated with the line management of Registered Nurses, Paramedics, Nursing Associates and HealthCare Assistants (including but not restricted to supervision and support, absence and performance management, recruitment, and induction)

Support the management of ward support volunteers.

Undertake mentorship of student nurses and return to practice nurses.

Participate in teaching and education programmes and assist in mentoring junior staff, student nurses and nursing assistants.

Demonstrate presentation skills to actively contribute to education and training both internally and externally as part of sharing good practice to enhance patient care.

Take part, under supervision, in investigations into complaints or incidents, completing the relevant sections of the accident, incident and near miss reports.

Maintain active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register and meet the requirements of nurse revalidation.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Strong leadership and effective delegation skills.
• Empathetic and courteous, always treating patients and their
• loved ones with care and consideration.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and take part in the senior nurse on-
• call rota to provide appropriate delivery of service on a rolling seven-day rota basis.
• Willingness to participate in own clinical supervision ensuring
• personal wellbeing and resilience and safe practice.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership through engagement with innovation in practice.
• Ability to demonstrate an empathic and collaborative approach to the Team leader role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration, Education to degree level (level six)

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Post-registration education in a relevant subject.
• Level 6 Leadership qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experienced Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience of assessing and planning care for patients.
• Experience of co-ordination of clinical shifts.
• Ability to handle feedback from patients and carers including complaints, sensitively and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge in symptom control to ensure the patient's symptoms are addressed, and to guide other members of the health care team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate written and computerised records, and minimum data requirements for accessing and recording information in accordance with NMC Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping (2009) and Code of Professional Conduct (2008).

Desirable

• Evidence of practice in a palliative care setting

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

St Peter & St James Hospice

Address

North Common Road

North Chailey

Lewes

West Sussex

BN8 4ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This is a newly established full-time substantive Consultant Post: a key clinical lead within the new CAMHS Acute Care Team which has incorporated former RISE Liaison and nurse-led Enhanced Home Support Service teams with expansion to include Crisis/Home Treatment Function and Day Services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application.
• Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for the speciality, or eligible for entry within six months of the interview date (including those applying via the portfolio pathway route)

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Assessing and treating children and young people

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Temple House - Various to be discussed

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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