Job description

Job responsibilities

We work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team in what can be a challenging but overall very rewarding environment, and you will be well supported by our senior nursing team.

You will be encouraged to develop on your already excellent communication skills, caring and compassionate nature, and willingness to learn and develop.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safekeeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• NVQ Lv3 or equivalent experience
• Maths and English qualification at level 2
• Care Certificate or relavent hospital experience

Desirable

• Have worked within a hospital setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical
• Must have a working knowledge or their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management
• Must demonstrate an understanding of their roles and responsibilities in respect of education and development - their own and that of others

Experience

Essential

• Have worked in an acute hospital 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.

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Training Design and Delivery

The post holder is responsible for training design and delivery across all clinical areas adopting Heidi AVT, working closely with the AVT Implementation Manager(s) and service leads. Regardless of specific cohort or specialty, the following responsibilities apply:

Design and develop training materials, guides, quick-reference resources and e-learning content for Heidi AVT, tailored to different clinical specialties, staff roles and levels of digital confidence.

Plan and deliver a rolling programme of training sessions (group, one-to-one, and drop-in) across WHT and RWT ahead of and during each AVT cohort go-live.

Adapt training content and delivery format to reflect feedback, evolving AVT functionality, and the needs of different staff groups, including bank and agency staff.

Ensure training covers safe and appropriate use of AVT, including patient processes, data handling, and escalation routes for technical or clinical safety issues, ensuring all User Agreements are signed and recorded, prior to the issue of licences.

To authorise the issuing of (new users/starters), and deletion of licences (leavers), and maintenance thereof, ensuring records are accurate at all times.

Establishing a group-wide process for new starters (at induction) and respective training and issuing of licences.

Deliver AVT training as part of Trust induction processes for new starters in relevant clinical areas.

Work with Heidi Health's training and customer success team to access supplier training resources, webinars and best practice materials, adapting these for local use.

Provide floor-walking and at the elbow support during go-live weeks, building staff confidence and troubleshooting issues in real time.

Act as the first point of contact for staff training queries and day-to-day use issues, escalating technical, clinical safety or information governance concerns to the AVT Implementation Manager.

Support clinical teams through the transition from Dragon Dictation to Heidi AVT, ensuring staff are trained and confident ahead of Dragon contract expiry.

Support both Trust-issued and personal mobile device user groups, providing device-specific guidance as needed, and provide refresher training and additional support to staff or teams identified as having lower confidence or adoption rates.

Supporting Go-Live and Adoption

Provide floor-walking and at the elbow support during go-live weeks in each cohort area, building staff confidence and troubleshooting issues in real time.

Act as the first point of contact for staff training queries and day-to-day use issues arising during and after go-live.

Escalate technical, clinical safety or information governance concerns arising during training or go-live to the AVT Implementation Manager promptly.

Support both Own Device and Trust-device user groups, providing device-specific guidance as needed.

Provide refresher training and additional support to staff or teams identified as having lower confidence or adoption rates.

Champion and Super-User Network

Provide day-to-day direction and co-ordination to the Clinical Champion network across both Trusts, allocating training activity, monitoring individual Champion engagement and contribution, and identifying where additional support, reassignment, or replacement of a Champion is needed - escalating any performance concerns to the AVT Implementation Manager

Coordinate a network of Clinical Champions across go-live areas, providing them with train-the-trainer support and ongoing resources.

Maintain regular contact with Clinical Champions to share updates, gather feedback and identify emerging training needs.

Support Clinical Champions in providing peer-to-peer support and encouragement within their own clinical teams.

Contribute to the recognition and celebration of Clinical Champion contributions, supporting engagement and retention within the network.

Identify and support the recruitment of new Clinical Champions as the programme expands into new cohorts and specialties.

Monitoring and Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records including attendance, competency sign-off and outstanding training need by specialty and staff group.

Monitor and report on training coverage and adoption rates by specialty, feeding into AVT programme KPI reporting.

Review individual adoption rates on a weekly basis to proactively identify staff who hold an AVT licence but are not yet using it, contacting them directly to understand any barriers to adoption, offering additional training or one-to-one support, and escalating to the AVT Implementation Manager where adoption concerns persist.

Gather and triage user feedback and common issues arising during training and go-live, escalating technical or clinical safety issues to the AVT Implementation Manager.

Contribute training and adoption data to programme highlight reports and benefits realisation reporting as required.

Keep training and competency records organised and accessible to support programme reporting and any audit requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and sustain positive working relationships with clinical and operational teams, Clinical Champions, service leads and administrative staff across both Trusts.

Work closely with the AVT Implementation Manager(s), IG and Clinical Safety colleagues, and the wider AVT Programme team to ensure training reflects current programme requirements.

Liaise with Heidi Health's training and customer success team to feedback user experience and access supplier support as required.

Support engagement with staff groups who may need additional or adapted training, such as bank, agency, and newly qualified staff.

Work closely with the TCT Communications and Engagement work stream to ensure consistent, clear and well-timed messaging to staff about AVT training and go-live plans.

3.6 Governance and Assurance

Ensure training records provide an accurate, auditable evidence base for training compliance and competency assurance.

Support compliance with clinical safety standards (DCB0129/DCB0160), information governance policies and Trust policies relevant to AVT use.

Escalate any training-related risks or issues to the AVT Implementation Manager, contributing to the programme risk register where required.

Support the AVT Implementation Manager in maintaining visibility of training-related risks, gaps and resource pressures across go-live areas.

To liaise with Operational managers for each specialty, ensuring they understand their responsibilities for new starters and leavers and are familiar with the Heidi dashboards for monitoring purposes.

Continuous Improvement

Keep training materials and delivery methods up to date as Heidi AVT features and functionality evolve.

Contribute training and adoption insight to the continuous development of the AVT Programme's implementation approach.

Keep up to date with national policy, best practice and lessons learned from other AVT/ambient scribing deployments, sharing relevant developments with the AVT Implementation Manager.

General Duties

Comply with all Trust and Group policies, procedures and statutory obligations, including Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Information Governance and Caldicott Guardian requirements.

Ensure that all training activity reflects the values of both organisations and the NHS Constitution.

Maintain personal and professional development, including participation in appraisal, mandatory training and continuing professional development relevant to the role.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and inclusive support for staff learning to use AVT.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the role as agreed with the AVT Implementation Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant NHS training, education or clinical experience
• oEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to training, digital adoption, or clinical systems

Desirable

• oRecognised training, teaching or facilitation qualification (e.g. Train the Trainer, PTLLS/AET, or equivalent)
• oClinical qualification or clinical background (e.g. registered nurse, Allied Health Professional, or equivalent)
• oQualification or training in digital systems, health informatics, or change management
• oFormal qualification or accredited training in adult learning or instructional design (e.g. Train the Trainer, or equivalent)

Experience/Skills

Essential

• oExperience of designing and delivering training to staff groups in an NHS or comparable healthcare setting
• oExperience of supporting the implementation or adoption of a new clinical system, technology or way of working
• oExperience of working with clinical staff across a range of specialties and grades
• oGood understanding of information governance and clinical safety principles relevant to digital health tools
• oExperience of developing training materials, guides or resources for a range of audiences
• oExperience of providing floor-walking, "at the elbow" or go-live support during system implementation

Desirable

• oExperience of using or training others on ambient voice technology, speech recognition, or clinical documentation systems (e.g. Dragon Dictation, Heidi Health, or similar)
• oExperience of coordinating a network of Clinical Champions or peer trainers
• oExperience of using training records or learning management systems to track and report on training compliance
• oUnderstanding of NHS structures, governance and ways of working
• oExperience of working across multiple sites or organisations
• oKnowledge of the Black Country and West Midlands health and care system

Communication Skills

Essential

• oStrong written communication skills - able to produce clear training materials, guides and resources for a range of audiences
• oProficient in training and reporting tools (e.g. training logs, feedback forms, learning management systems)

Flexibility

Essential

• oWillingness and ability to work flexibly across WHT and RWT sites as required.
• oAble to travel between sites 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust / Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (cross-site working required)

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to Paediatric patients with complex feeding difficulties

Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner

Be responsible for collection and analysis of relevant data followed by planning and recommendation of dietetic care within the case load as an autonomous practitioner

Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering. This will require developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.

Be responsible for ensuring communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals as required and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.

Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.

Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post

Have an active involvement in student training

Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSc Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
• Health Professions Council Registration

Desirable

• BDA Paediatric Module

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post registration dietetic work, preferably with paediatric experience
• Ability to work within teams
• Awareness of clinical governance and the ability to use in practice

Desirable

• Experience of training Dietetic Students
• Experience of running patient group sessions

Key Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of nutritional needs of paediatric patients such as faltering growth, Allergy, Enteral feeding, Coeliac Disease, ARFID

Desirable

• Good computer knowledge

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Awareness of Safeguarding standards & procedures
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills to people from a variety of backgrounds
• Able to organise and effectively time manage own work

Flexibility

Essential

• Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Rd

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to Paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting.

Provide dietetic input into general paediatric dietetic clinics, and consultant led allergy clinics

Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner

Be responsible for collection and analysis of relevant data followed by planning and recommendation of dietetic care within the case load as an autonomous practitioner

Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering. This will require developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.

Be responsible for ensuring communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals as required and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.

Advise catering services in the hospital on the provision of special diets and menu planning.

Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.

Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post

Have an active involvement in student training

Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSc Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
• Health Professions Council Registration

Desirable

• BDA Paediatric Module

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post registration dietetic work, preferably with paediatric experience in the acute setting
• Ability to work within teams
• Awareness of clinical governance and the ability to use in practice

Desirable

• Experience of training Dietetic Students
• Experience of running patient group sessions

Key Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of nutritional needs of paediatric patients such as faltering growth, Allergy, Enteral feeding, Coeliac Disease, ARFID

Desirable

• Good computer knowledge

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Awareness of Safeguarding standards & procedures
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills to people from a variety of backgrounds
• Able to organise and effectively time manage own work

Flexibility

Essential

• Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Rd

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated date.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to CIPS NVQ Level 4 or equivalent CIPS knowledge and/or experience which can be demonstrated using experience and knowledge OR Procurement or business related degree or equivalent skills and abilities which can be demonstrated using experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Management or Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• As per Person Specification

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• As per Person Specification

Desirable

• Project Management experience.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• As per 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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated date.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to CIPS NVQ Level 4 or equivalent CIPS knowledge and/or experience which can be demonstrated using experience and knowledge OR Procurement or business related degree or equivalent skills and abilities which can be demonstrated using experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Management or Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• As per Person Specification

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• As per Person Specification

Desirable

• Project Management experience.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• As per 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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What were looking for

Proven senior NHS management experience with in-depth knowledge of Acute and Emergency Department care

Expertise in performance, financial and staff management, and service redesign.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to influence at all levels.

A flexible, resilient leader who thrives under pressure and can deliver results in a complex environment.

Masters degree or equivalent professional experience.

A high-profile leadership role within a high performing organization with significant scope to shape services and outcomes.

Opportunities to work on national initiatives and cutting-edge transformation projects.

A supportive, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent learning in a professional or numerate discipline

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent learning in a professional or numerate discipline

Experience

Essential

• Senior NHS Management experience
• In-depth specialist knowledge of elective care, cancer and associated constitutional standard rules gained through extensive experience,
• Extensive experience in financial, performance and staff management
• Experience of managing significant improvement projects and service redesign
• Experience of managing a service with competing stakeholders.
• Experience of undertaking service planning taking into account finance, manpower, equipment and organisational factors
• Knowledge of the national and regional health strategies
• Ability to develop reports within tight deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email, and have standard keyboard skills
• Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda

Skills

Essential

• Ability to negotiate with others in the organisation and externally
• Experience of conducting negotiations involving highly complex, sensitive and contentious matters

Analytical & Judgement

Essential

• Ability to analyse and interpret management and patient information and make recommendations to others
• Ability to prioritise and quickly identify the core issues in a situation

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To ensure safe and effective clinical practice.

Ensure a high standard of safe clinical care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, national legislation and local standards.

Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and fully recognise personal accountability.Practise within an ethical framework based upon dignity and respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients.

Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence based practice within own work area.Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols,standards, policies and clinical guidelines within own work area.

Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.

Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis.

Demonstrate effective communication within the multi-professional team regarding patient care.Undertake interventional procedures with appropriate consent

Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols to minimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices.Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk. Provide specialist advice to own and other professions on therapeutic interventions and clinical practice.

Implement practices that are appropriate to patient and service need through in-depth knowledge, implications of and applying epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments.

Lead by example, develop self and other staff, and influence the way care is given in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs.

Provide clinical supervision to other staff.Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients and clients and their carers, families and friends, seeking advice from senior practitioners as necessary.

Practise within the scope of personal professional competence and extend this scope as appropriate to service needs.Delegate aspects of care to others and accept responsibility and accountability for such delegation.

Participate in peer review of own practice.Day-to-day supervision/training of staff/students.

Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice.

2. To enhance the patients experience

To assess individuals holistically using a range of different assessment methods, use physical examination skills, order diagnostic tests for client group.Incorporate health promotion and prevention into care plans, and comprehensively assess patients for risk factors and early signs of illness.

Utilise making every contact count as an approach to change behaviour through interactions with individuals, carers, families to support them in making positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing

Plan and co-ordinate complete episodes of care, delegating and referring to other practitioners as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use.

Safely use patient group directives (PGD)/ non-medical prescribing as appropriate

Use professional judgement in managing care events and capture the learning from these experiences to improve patient care and service delivery.Work within defined boundaries of practice.

Ensure an effective and efficient patients journey by planning and co-ordinating of the episode of care/caseload including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective discharge from the service and optimising communication with interdisciplinary and interagency teams as required.Within a multidisciplinary team environment, develop a culture of person-centred care.

Promote a caring and compassionate environment where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients are enabled to be partners in their care.Contribute to the development of care and services by ascertaining patient and carer experience/feedback and ensure complaints are managed in line with organisational policy, including the dissemination of learning points.

Ensure that everyone within the sphere of care is treated with dignity and humanity, understanding individual needs, showing compassion and sensitivity, and provide care in a way that respects all people equally.

Enable patients/clients to learn about their conditions and treatment by coordinating the implementation of plans appropriate to their preferred approach to learning, motivation and developmental stage.

Be proactively involved in undertaking activities that monitor and improve the quality of healthcare and the effectiveness of own and others practice.

Communicate effectively across a range of circumstances and individuals.

3.To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisations objectives

Contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning.

Support the appraisal process by ensuing that personal development plans are developed and that they are consistent with the teams and organisations objectives, succession planning and workforce development and support professional revalidation

Network with peers across professional groups and clinical disciplines promoting the exchange of knowledge, skills and resources. Have high-level communication skills and contribute to wider development of practice by publicising and disseminating work through presentations at conferences and articles in the professional press.

Demonstrate effective use of resources in decision-making and propose appropriate strategies to enhance quality, productivity and value in own sphere of work.Strive constantly to improve practice and health outcomes so that they are consistent with or better than national and international standards.

Take an innovative and proactive approach to the redesign of clinical services, linked to organisational priorities and in support of improved outcomes.Support the development and implementation of the Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Strategy for the organisation.

Within clinical area ensure knowledge and implementation of the organisations quality and safety agenda.Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local, national and professional strategy and policy, ensuring that organisational goals and values are reflected in personal objectives.

Demonstrate the ability to contribute to policy and strategy development at a departmental and organisational level and, where appropriate, national level.Demonstrate compliance to the pledges of the NHS Constitution 2012 and Trust values.Act in a way which is consistent with the values based approach to care delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN on NMC Register.
• Degree in Nursing.
• Ongoing personal/professional development.
• Counselling qualification.

Desirable

• Masters or working towards
• Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience including time spent in a management/ leadership position..
• Significant experience in Renal Nursing.
• Good communication skills.
• Formal teaching to groups of staff.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• ENB 998 or equivalent or experience of teaching the clinical areas.
• Evidence of on-going professional education in a specialist area.

Other

Essential

• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Reliability.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Clinical reasoning.
• Problem solving and independent decision making.
• Proven leadership skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

1. Definitive care of patient attendances.

2. Immediate resuscitation of critically ill patients and thereafter referral to the appropriate department of those patients who require admission.

3. Communication and liaison with other departments within the hospital both clinical and managerial.

4. Communication and liaison with agencies outside the hospital including the Emergency Services, GP Surgeries, Urgent Care Centres and Tertiary Trauma Centre.

5. Responsibility for the supervision, training and education of junior medical staff, with and active role in the training of nursing and other staff.

6. The post holder may be named as the educational supervisor of several junior medical staff and supervising the ACPs.

7. Continuing development of the service, using audit, the application of evidence-based medicine, support development of IT infrastructure, mentorship programme and streaming pathway.

8. Dealing with personnel and other managerial issues.

9. Support a culture of learning from excellence as well as learning from mistakes/errors.

Paediatric Responsibilities:

Role Purpose

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of acutely ill and injured infants, children and young people attending the Emergency Department.
• Deliver consultant-led care, clinical leadership and supervision within the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED).
• Support service development, governance, quality improvement, teaching and research activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Manage children presenting with minor and major illness and trauma.
• Lead paediatric resuscitations and major trauma responses.
• Provide senior clinical decision-making and support patient flow through the emergency pathway.
• Supervise junior medical staff, advanced practitioners and nursing colleagues.
• Liaise with paediatric, surgical, orthopaedic, intensive care and mental health services.

Leadership and Governance

• Lead quality improvement, clinical audit and patient safety initiatives.
• Develop and implement clinical guidelines and policies for paediatric emergency care.
• Contribute to departmental management and strategic planning.
• Actively participate in safeguarding and child protection work.

Education and Training

• Deliver teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
• Provide clinical and educational supervision.
• Support RCEM and PEM trainee development through workplace assessments and mentoring.

Research and Service Development

• Participate in research and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to service innovation and pathway redesign.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT).
• Subspecialty accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine or evidence of equivalent competency.

Experience

• Significant experience in paediatric emergency medicine.
• Experience in paediatric resuscitation and trauma management.
• Evidence of audit, quality improvement, teaching and leadership.

Skills

• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make rapid clinical decisions.

Commitment to continuing professional development and governance

Non-clinical responsibilities may include:

Formal teaching/informal teaching

Supporting the Induction programme

Clinical governance audit/incidents/complaints

Rota management/Mortality Review/Mentorship

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice oEither CCT in Paediatrics or CCT in Emergency Medicine with subspecialist interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine or to be within six months of attaining CCT oMRCPCH or FCEM or equivalent oAPLS provider status or equivalent

Desirable

• oCT in Paediatrics with subspecialty recognition for Paediatric Emergency Medicine oAPLS/ALS/ATLS instructor status with experience of course administration oMIMMS provider status/ATLS provider status

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive experience in all aspects of Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Acute Paediatrics oExperience of looking after children beyond the 4-hour window

Desirable

• oKnowledge and experience of working in a paediatric ambulatory short stay or assessment ward oExperience of managing the seriously unwell child in the PICU setting. International Paediatric Emergency Medicine experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oA clear understanding of the A&E Clinical Quality Indicators and their impact on Emergency Service Provision oLevel 3 Safeguarding Training oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team/Willingness to accept responsibility oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills oAbility to work in close liaison with colleagues from other specialties, external agencies, emergency services & community services oEvidence of understanding of the Principle of Good Medical practice oAbility to contribute to the planning and implementation of service developments

Desirable

• oExperience of developing Ambulatory Care Pathways oExperience in clinical guideline production oLevel 4/5 Safeguarding Training oEvidence of developing novel research projects, grant applications & leading PEM research on the shop floor

Audit Management & Research. Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• oUnderstanding of principles of audit oUnderstanding / knowledge of Research ethics. oExperience & evidence of effective teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, junior medical staff, peers, nursing staff and other staff groups

Desirable

• oExperience of developing audit programmes oEvidence of original research oEvidence of developing training programmes tailored to the needs of staff

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• oCommunication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate, and ability to defuse heated situations oAbility to work as part of a team oStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing, and motivating staff Desirable

Desirable

• oEvidence of leadership in the development of clinical services. Training in appraisal and other leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prioritise People

- To strive for excellence and innovation in all aspects of the delivery of safe, high quality patient care.

- To utilise advanced communication skills, including verbal and written when dealing with highly charged and complex situations.

- To ensure that all are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area. To maintain a safe and clean environment within the Neonatal unit in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Policies.

- To ensure that staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness issues when they are in charge and for escalating issues when necessary.

Practice Effectively

- To ensure that all care is delivered in accordance with Trust procedures, guidelines and policy and to ensure that these policies and procedures are understood.

- To create an environment where staff feel motivated, supported, engaged, well led and are able to speak up and raise concerns. Staff should be aware of their responsibilities as part of their role and be supported to deliver those responsibilities.

- To establish effective working relationships with all members of the multi-professional team to promote good communication and a collaborative approach to the care of babies and families.

To ensure care is delivered in partnership with the family promoting family integrated care.

- To proactively participate in relevant meeting/ forums and ensure there is good communication and feedback mechanism from the LMNS to ensure staff are kept informed and up to date.

Promote Professionalism and Trust

- To ensure all staff are fully aware of the standards required and are provided with timely feedback, both positive and where concerns may exist.

- To lead and take overall responsibility for audits and investigations.

- Whilst working clinically, will manage time, staff and resources effectively to ensure quality of care and putting the needs of those receiving care first.

- Lead and manage all aspects of Badger data collection ensuring accuracy of data.

- Undertake education and training of midwifery/ nursing and medical staff within the Unit to support the governance agenda.

- To be accountable for ensuring the Neonatal Unit complies with the CQC standards.

- To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and Trust Policies and Procedures.

- To maintain professional registration with the NMC and ensure there is a robust process in place for monitoring the registration status of staff within the Neonatal Unit.

- To provide effective leadership, direction and support to a team of Registered/ Non-Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Clinical Equipment Support Workers.

Regularly appraise potential and performance of team in accordance with Trust Personal Performance Review policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration with demonstrable experience appropriate to a Band 6 Midwife role.
• Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence-based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.

Desirable

• Band 6 experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience in all areas of maternity services developed through continuing professional knowledge.
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices.
• Ability to supervise learners.
• Experience of pre term/peri prem pathway

Key Competencies

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate midwifery knowledge and skills
• Aware of health and safety issues within the maternity unit and compliant.
• Able to work within the MDT with consultant and neonatal

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work across all areas of the maternity service in line with service requirements.

Flexibility

Essential

• Able to coordinate/manage ANC clinic area.

Other

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in the development of policy's and clinical audit.
• Well developed IT skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To hold a case load of palliative care patients requiring Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy intervention.

To provide basic assessment and intervention/rehabilitation plans with the support of Qualified Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy clinicians working in the team.

To assess for and provide equipment to support function and safety/independence.

To assess for and provide exercise programmes to support functional ability and safety/independence.

To support qualified staff with complex data analysis and audit.

To complete basic audits.

To assess for home adaptations and refer on to the appropriate services where required.

To complete request for home adaptions where it is ap

To undertake administrative duties such as stock replenishment as required by the service.

To work as an integral / core member of the Specialist Palliative Care Therapy Team.

Establish and maintain robust partnership working with user groups, utilising user views and experience to improve the local service.

To work as an integral / core member of the Specialist Palliative Care MDT.

Provide professional advice, support and skills development to other health and social care professionals across settings to the appropriate level of assistant practitioner skill.

To complete patient documentation, appropriate health records and communicate sensitively and appropriately with patients carers relatives and colleagues.

To maintain patient and service confidentiality.

Person Specification

Qualifiactions

Essential

• oNVQ LEVEL 3/Foundation degree in health studies, National certificate in health studies or relevant experience of working in a relevant health care setting or within therapy services.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with adults with physical disabilities in a health or social care environment
• oTo have an understanding and knowledge of Occupational therapy / Physiotherapy practice and be able to support this accordingly

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience as a support worker in rehabilitation
• Knowledge of the wider multiprofessional team

Key Competencies

Essential

• oAbility to demonstrate a working knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
• oAbility to work independently and unsupervised, making decisions and judgements independently and seeking advice appropriately i.e. ability to recognise and respond to change in an individual's health status and amend or suspend care plans accordingly.
• oAbility to accurately follow instruction from a therapist and to work as a team with all members of the multidisciplinary team across all sectors i.e. health and social care and independent providers.
• oAbility to comprehend and implement policies, understanding risk assessment, health and safety and issues related to personal practice and safety of others.
• oBasic IT skills proficient to produce data in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email.

Desirable

• oKnowledge to respond accordingly to any unpredictable situations within set parameters defined by Therapist
• oAbility to advise, teach, assess and deliver advice to individuals with Palliative Care diagnosis across a variety of settings.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oAbility to work unsupervised, be literate and capable of organising work to a time schedule and manage own diary & caseload, sometimes at short notice.
• oEffective and sensitive listening and communication skills in receiving and conveying highly complex and emotive information.
• oGood observational skills reporting back to relevant professional.
• oWritten skills that record facts and opinions accurately and legibly.
• oAbility to pass on skills / knowledge to others in formal and informal settings
• oAbility to reflect on own practice.
• oAbility to work under pressure.

Flexibility

Essential

• oAbility to work across multiple settings

Other

Essential

• oAbility to travel frequently throughout the day across the Borough having a valid driving license and access to a car

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Palliative Care Centre

Goscote Lane

Walsall

WS3 1SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.Assist the Facilities Manager & Senior Supervisor with the development of the service, ensuring that this is achieved within the confines of the budget.

2.Ensure that the requirements of the Health & Safety Act and all local rules and Policies/procedures that apply are implemented and followed.

3.Maintain records of all Portering staff attendance/absence, i.e. sickness, Annual leaves etc. and draws attention to any areas of concern relating to high levels of absence.

4.Check and counter sign weekly timesheets against work rotas and transfer this information onto the staff register.

5.To supervise the day-to-day operation of Portering requirement of the Hospital.

6.Deal with initial disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts Policy and procedures.

7.To undertake counselling of staff in accordance with the Trusts policy and Procedure.

8.To ensure staff are up to date with all mandatory training and to assist in the training/induction of staff.

9.Ensure all ad-hoc work is carried out in an efficient manner wherever possible.

10.Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.

11.Undertake Portering duties.

12.Undertake daily checks of Medical gas levels, maintaining adequate stock levels and keeping record of all delivery notes.

13.To carry cardiac arrest bleep and Supervisors Mobile phone and respond in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.

14.Report immediately, items for repair to 7500 and keep Facilities Manager informed on ongoing problems with equipment.

15.To liaise with other Supervisors/Managers in the Estates and Facilities Directorate to maintain an efficient service.

16.To ensure rotas and working hours are monitored and controlled within defined limits.

17.To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oAble to read and write. Basic Education to GCSE Grade 4 English and Mathematics
• oDemonstrable experience is advantageous
• oQCF Level 2 or willingness to work towards or relevant experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oDesirable to have some experience of working in service industry
• oAbility to work effectively as part of a team.
• oAble to demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety
• oKnowledge of NHS Portering standards
• oHospital practices

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oDemonstrate effective communication skill both verbally and written
• oDemonstrable Supervisory Experience
• oAble to support problem solving processes

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Manor Hospital, Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 1. To manage and supervise all areas of housekeeping on a day-to-day basis in line with Trust Visions and Trust Values.
• 2. To manage the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department and line manage the respective Senior Supervisor/Supervisors of the department.
• 3. To plan and monitor staffing for new departments and or changes to service requirements within the housekeeping department and assist with new projects.
• 4. To maintain computer records for the housekeeping department.
• 5. To ensure that the outlines service specification is met, using auditing systems as provided for the department.
• 6. To liaise with Management on service provision and respond to any additional requests that are outside the normal working routine. To monitor the budget for housekeeping and ensure that the budget is not exceeded.
• 7. To identify training needs of staff. To design, deliver and monitor training programs.
• 8. To monitor Supervisors and ensure training is organised and arranged for staff.
• 9. To attend mandatory training and any other training course as required and to keep accurate records of all training.
• 10. To complete IPDRs in a timely manner and identify training and development needs of Supervisors and to ensure Supervisors are also undertaking IPDRs as required for staff members.
• 11. To observe good hygiene practices at all times and ensure that staff observe current hygiene regulations.
• 12. To monitor all auditing systems used by housekeeping to ensure compliance with all standards required such as NHS Cleaning Standards.
• 13. Raise requisitions on the Trusts ordering system for equipment required and for the payment of agencies used by the housekeeping department.
• 14. Check and authorise for payment, invoices generated for the housekeeping department and monitor the spend for housekeeping.
• 15. To lias on hydrogen peroxide vapour decontamination.
• 16. To ensure that all training records are accurately maintained, and on-compliances are dealt with in a timely manner.
• 17. To ensure supervisors complete weekly and monthly timesheets and complete all standard documentation related to this process.
• 18. To monitor and ensure supervisors completed rotas for all housekeeping teams and authorise any overtime that will incur additional expenditure.
• 19. To arrange for additional staff to work due to service demands that are funded from existing housekeeping establishment. To ensure weekend list initiatives are monitors, recorded and submitted to Finance.
• 20. To be responsible for the recruitment of facilities staff within the housekeeping teams.
• 21. To report to the Senior Facilities Manager any capital requirements.
• 22. To ensure the working time directives are applied to the housekeeping department.
• 23. To comply with statutory standards, for example Health and Safety and Governance.
• 24. To ensure industrial relations and human relations within the housekeeping department are maintained.
• 25. To receive information from relevant supervisors on the Trust Attendance Policy and report to the Senior Facilities Manager.
• 26. To attend departmental meetings with the Senior Facilities Manager and Supervisors.
• 27. To assist supervisors with local induction of all new staff.
• 28. To assist supervisors to carry out appropriate risk assessments for their departments.
• 29. To lead COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) system and assessments for the housekeeping department.
• 30. To record and investigate any accidents to facilities staff whilst on duty and to ensure that they receive medical attention when required.
• 31. To work to Trust standards for all areas of responsibilities. To assist with all quality initiatives applicable to the department.
• 32. To liaise with external contractors for the provision of equipment and training.
• 33. To facilitate the trialling of new products and equipment and reporting all findings back to Senior Management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent comparable experience in a large NHS Trust.
• GCSE in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• To have Supervisory/Management qualification or NVQ Level 4 or relevant experience.
• Evidence of continued professional/personal development in Supervisory Management.
• Knowledge of NHS Cleaning Standards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• To have knowledge and experience of auditing and monitoring systems.
• To have significant experience in Supervising/Managing staff.
• Knowledge and experience of Human Resource procedures and processes.

Competencies

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft programs such as word, excel and powerpoint.
• Knowledge of Infection Control requirements in the NHS and staff training requirements.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, COSHH etc.
• The ability to carry out on the job training.
• To complete standard documentation.

Desirable

• Budget Management
• Project Management

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• To have the ability to develop the service and implement new procedures.
• To work autonomously with a significant level of initiative.
• To work under pressure to deadlines due to service demands and pressures.
• Willing and able to facilitate change and motivate others to accept 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.

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Head of Procurement - Commercial Contract Management in the development, implementation and success of the departments objectives.

Manage contract performance practice through the development of governance strategies, setting targets and indicators.

Negotiate contractual issues ensuring all procurement processes are adhered to.

Analysis of purchasing activity data to identify contract development opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oQualified to CIPS NVQ Level 4 or equivalent CIPS knowledge and/or experience which can be demonstrated using experience and knowledge

Experience

Essential

• oContract management experience
• oStrong purchasing skills and depth of experience across a range of supply/service areas.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex information, interpret and/or present in a clear, comprehensive format
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital Site

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details relating to this post.

Valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent L5 qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a NHS health care environment working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working with stroke patients
• Experience of working in a community health care setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting, delivering Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy care plans and/or SLT
• Able to assist registered staff in assessing a person's, delivery of therapy and nursing care, monitoring and reviewing the person's condition.
• Able to work independently within limits of skill and knowledge and aware of when to seek advice.
• Must be able to accurately follow instruction from a supervising health professional and to work as a team with all members of the department and Multidisciplinary Team
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrable basic physical assessment skills
• Basic case management skills
• Good organisational skills.
• Competent in IT/word processing skills.
• Time management skills.
• Analytical/ problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Ability to manage/prioritise workload autonomously.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates effective IT skills, including the ability to operate Microsoft word and e - mail and other applications
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work within an evolving team and adapt to change.

Key Competencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and encourage service users with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses to participate in the treatment process
• Able to work flexibly and respond to changing demands and priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.

Flexibility

Essential

• Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service requires
• Must be willing to work and support any of the teams within Walsall Integrated Stroke Service (Walsall, Cannock & Stafford Community Stroke Teams)
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in MDT which include both clinical & non -clinical personnel

Other

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality, audit and evidence-based practice
• Working knowledge of adult community service needs

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Darlaston Health Centre

Pinfold Street

Walsall

WS10 8SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

1. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including professional and legal accountability and managing clinical risk for all aspects of own work. Some aspects of work will involve delivery of the care as an individual practitioner or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. In most cases to be the sole health professional with responsibility for that patients episode of care.

2. To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise.

3. To undertake advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions in order to provide an accurate diagnosis and prognosis. To formulate and deliver an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme including therapeutic handling, patient education, provision of exercise (individual/group), and other options. This includes the appropriate selection of referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment programmes, one-to-one sessions using advanced treatment options, advanced communication, questioning and reasoning skills.

4. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated or supervised.

5. To undertake as directed a collection of data for use in service audit and research projects within the Intermediate Care Team. To manage and undertake research in specific areas of clinical practice and service delivery using a range of research methodologies as part of MDT audit and Rehabilitation Services research initiatives. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of rehabilitation services changes to practice by the team. May implement specific changes to practice.

6. To be responsible for safe and competent assessment, provision and use of physiotherapy equipment, patient appliances and aids by patients ensuring that junior staff/assistants/technical instructor attain competency prior to use.

Communication

1. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid formal consent and jointly agreed goals. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

2. Communication will include imparting sensitive and comprehensive information relating to diagnosis, prognosis, physical and functional recovery and potential lifestyle adjustments to patients and their relatives. This may involve informing patients that they may be unable to return to their previous level of activity/work/leisure or remain at home safely.

3. Regular use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to discuss complex information about underlying influences, prognosis, and progression of rehabilitation and treatment programmes with patient or carer. This will include patients who may have difficulties with regard to complex emotional, psychological as well as physical conditions relating to the presenting complaint. This client group includes those who have difficulties in understanding or communicating; the patient may by dysphasic, depressed, deaf, and blind or who may be unable to accept their diagnosis. Communication will involve use of skills in motivating, negotiating, counselling, training, empathising and reassuring.

Communication with Colleagues

1. To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with requirements of Single Assessment and CSP standards of practice and to monitor that of less experienced staff.

2. To be responsible for accurate and timely data input

3. To represent physiotherapy service, and/or individual patient to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service presenting a positive impression of rehabilitation services and the Physiotherapy Service. This will involve advising the multi-disciplinary team (G.Ps, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers) on management ofphysical recovery and discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement of discharge planning. Information will be provided in several formats including verbal feedback during multi-disciplinary case conferences, comprehensive written assessment and discharge summaries and via email.

4. Advice will be shared with Line Manager and rehabilitation services relating to service planning, changes of clinical practice, complaints and plaudits.

5. To take a shared approach to teamwork, understanding own role in rehabilitation services, MDT, Physiotherapy team and the wider pathway.

Communication External

1. External communication may include discussion with employers and related agencies regarding return to work issues. Discussion with multi-disciplinary team members regarding patient management including GPs, District Nurses, carer services and Social Services.

Documentation

1. To maintain clinical case notes in line with professional and departmental standards.

2. To provide specialist Physiotherapy reports that are timely, accurate and user friendly as required. These must reflect the clinical interpretation of the data collected from assessment.

3. To submit statistical information required by the Trust, the Therapy Lead and Divisional Director

4. To participate in and lead where directed in the collection of data using outcome measures for departmental audit.

Training

1. To operate as a practice placement educator for Physiotherapy Students

2. To contribute to the induction and training of Physiotherapy Students, assistants and junior staff3. To provide support and clinical supervision to less experienced Physiotherapy staff

4. To support work experience placements within service area

Service Development and Delivery

1. To use local and national initiatives to influence service development and delivery

2. To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within the team

3. To lead on delegated projects and specific clinical area.

4. To participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy service development plan

Professional Development

1. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practise, through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practise in the areas of rehabilitation, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.

2. To use reflective practice as a tool for CPD

3. To attend and contribute to Physiotherapy Service and Speciality meetings.

4. To provide in service training and demonstrations to service area staff, students and other disciplines.

5. To have good working knowledge of and ensure compliance with National and Local guidelines, policies and procedures. To keep up-do-date with clinical developments by the use of clinical databases and electronic technology.

6. To take delegated responsibility for the teaching, supervision and co-ordination of students (to graduate level), assistants.

7. To work as an effective and responsible team member, arriving and leaving promptly, working effectively during agreed hours.

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

1. In line with local guidelines review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of KSF, supervision and PDR.

2. To Provide support, supervision and assessment for all learners, students and staff receiving education or training in clinical practice and to technical instructors and junior staff and to participate in peer support with all grades of staff.

3. To provide supervision and/or appraisal to students, assistants and junior staff and to participate in peer support with all grades of staff.

4. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates current, practical experience in management of neuro. rehabilitation conditions acquired from post graduate training and working as a post graduate physiotherapist in a rehabilitation setting
• Working knowledge of Community Physiotherapy
• Experience of working in Multi-Disciplinary Team

Desirable

• Demonstrable supervisory experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates effective IT skills, including the ability to operate Microsoft word and e - mail Other
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure

Key Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to contribute to service development Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates the ability to pass on skills knowledge formally or informally
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a portfolio of CPD
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both independently & unsupervised
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain professional judgment under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills when conveying and receiving highly complex and emotive information.
• Demonstrates a willingness to develop clinical skills.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of adult community service needs
• Demonstrates an up to date working knowledge of effective neuro rehabilitation practice and research
• Demonstrates a detailed understanding of clinical governance & its implications for service provision

Flexibility

Essential

• Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service demands
• Must be willing to work and support any of the teams within Walsall Integrated Stroke Service (Walsall, Cannock & Stafford Community Stroke Teams)
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.

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).