Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintains departmental appointment system/diary, sends out appointment letters, records referrals, prepares forms, etc, to ensure smooth running of Consultant Occupational Physician and Occupational Health Nurse Advisor clinics:

Undertakes general office administration ie photocopying, sorting of post (incoming and outgoing),

Organises/prioritises own workload.

Ensures medical reports and clearances are returned to managers in line with specified tum round times.

Monitors/follows-up requests for medical reports from General Practitioners/ Specialists to ensure Occupational Physicians have information required for clinics.

Relieves and assists other clerical staff during periods of absence or additional workload to ensure continuity of administrative support.

Assists with departmental projects dictated by Department of Health guidance.

Create/send out memoranda to managers listing non-attendees for pre-employment health assessments, management referrals.

To be responsible for the quality and accuracy of all data input of both written and electronic information that they are recording.

Expedite General Practitioner/Specialist reports.

Enter new starter health records onto Occupational Health database (Currently COHORT system) and produce 'fit slips' for recruiting managers.

Produce vaccination history reports from the Occupational Health database when requested.

Remove and destroy leaver files at the appropriate time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grades A- C English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification
• Computer literate and conversant with IT systems and packages

Desirable

• Medical Terminology
• RSA II or equivalent word processing/typing qualifications
• ECDL or equivalent standard achieved through experience

Experience

Essential

• Audio typing experience
• Extensive experience in medical secretarial role
• Diary Management using computer database
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Recent work experience within an NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy pressurised customer focused environment
• Experience of Microsoft Office Suite and other database programmes, preferably electronic appointment systems

Skills

Essential

• Team player- but also able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good organisations skills
• To be able to work with frequent interruptions in a busy environment
• Adaptable and flexible to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of working on reception
• Microsoft Office packages
• Awareness of 'Data Protection Act'
• Understanding of the Confidentiality Code and Conduct.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of general office systems and protocols in a patient or customer focused environment
• Knowledge of general office systems and protocols in a customer related environment
• Knowledge pf NHS culture and environment

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of an acute trust

Additional

Essential

• Reliable and Organised
• To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work flexibly and where appropriate to cover annual leave or sickness

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Occupational Health Wigan Investment Centre, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5BA

Waterside Drive

Wigan

WN3 5BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide an accurate and timely payroll service including the appointments/transfer of staff in the ESR payroll software system. With a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Process manual calculations of pay, as required, including correct application of Income Tax, National Insurance, Pension contributions, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, Adoption Leave, Parental Leave, Student Loans, Attachment Orders and other statutory/non statutory deductions and allowances. Work to strict deadlines and re-priorities workstreams when the need arises and in accordance with payroll procedures and Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). Support the development of service delivery throughout the organisation. Ensure that all adjustments to salaries are correctly approved prior to processing, in line with current policies and procedures. Deal sensitively, often in emotional circumstances regarding any queries relating to salary. Maintain knowledge and understanding of National and local terms and conditions i.e., Agenda for Change, Medical and Dental, Consultants, etc., escalating any areas requiring clarification as required, to support the accurate and timely payment of monthly salaries. Act in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, suggesting any improvements, as and when appropriate. Maintain confidential records, both paper and electronic, for all employees, including National Insurance, Income Tax, Pension, Attachment Orders, and other relevant data in accordance with both Trust and Statutory regulations. Resolve queries on all matters relating to pay and pensions, by telephone, in writing, by email and/or in person. Ensure information held in the payroll system is current, enabling other departments to provide statistical data. Maintain an effective working relationship within the team, across the organisation, and with internal and external stakeholders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's grades A-C including Maths and English or equivalent experience
• NVQ level 4, Certificate in Payroll Management, or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• ECDL
• Public Sector Pensions Administration (QPSPA) qualification
• CIPP Membership

Experience

Essential

• Income Tax (PAYE) calculations
• National Insurance calculations
• Student Loans
• Statutory Sick and Maternity Payments
• Attachment Orders
• Workplace Pension schemes
• Pension Auto/Re-enrolment
• Use of computer applications for reporting writing and complex queries (A/I)

Desirable

• NHS Payroll Experience
• E-expense system/s
• Electronic Staff Record (ESR), including Business Intelligence Reporting
• Understanding of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service
• Oracle systems
• Pensions Online

Skills

Essential

• Complex manual calculation of gross and net salaries
• Produce and analyse reports
• Prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with information
• Able to analyse, interpret, present, and communicate information to staff at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and change priorities at short notice
• Work under pressure and ability to concentrate for long periods

Desirable

• Advanced IT e.g., Web ADI, Excel

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literacy e.g. Microsoft Office
• GDPR

Desirable

• Electronic Staff Record Knowledge
• NHS Terms and Conditions of Service

Additional

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative
• Effective team player
• Flexible attitude to work
• Ability to travel independently between sites when 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buckingham Row, Brick Kiln Lane, Wigan, WN1 1XX

Brick Kiln Lane

Wigan

WN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planning and Organisational Duties

The post holder will be required to:

• Arrange for the transport and disposal of clinical, domestic, sensitive and confidential waste in accordance to Trust Policy.
• Assist with the preparation, identification, recording and dispatch of specimens from the theatre unit.
• Assist with the collection of blood and blood products.
• To participate in the management of supplies ensuring the theatre unit has sufficient levels of all essential supplies to meet the service demands.
• Receive and dispatch sterile supplies ensuring SSDU to fulfil the needs of the service.
• Ensure that the pharmacy stock items are received and stored in accordance with COSHH and Trust guidance; any in balance in stock is reported and addressed.
• Maintain the cleaning/decontamination and checking of all patient trolleys including the additional oxygen and suction apparatus.
• Manage and maintain the stock of medical gas cylinders.
• Ensure that essential equipment is decontaminated and sterilised in line with Trust policy reporting any defects to the person in charge of the department at the time.
• To be aware if the need to maintain the dignity and privacy of the patient and to maintain confidentiality in all matters concerning patients and their relatives.
• To act as a circulating member of the theatre team, following policies and procedures, for the counting, recording and checking of swabs, needles and instruments.
• To assist with the safe positioning and transferring of patients during the peri-operative process.
• To participate in bone donation and retrieval process and ensure compliance with protocols and documentation.
• To ensure safe working practices are maintained and the use of protective clothing is maintained.

Patient/Service User Related Tasks/Duties

The post holder will be required to:

• Assist in maintain and monitoring cleaning standards within the clinical areas ensuring general fixtures/fitting and specialist equipment are cleaned in accordance with guidelines.
• Comply with the Trusts Infection Control Policy
• To support the transfer of all necessary documentation related to the patient when escorting the patient to theatre.
• Ensure sensitivity in relation to the emotional, cultural and religious beliefs/needs of individual patients relatives and/or carers.
• Provide emotional, psychological and physical support of the patient throughout the patient journey in the operating department.
• To provide support to the patient in the Anaesthetic room and handover to the Anaesthetic Nurse as appropriate.
• Ensure the patients privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
• Support theatre practitioners in the preparation and use of complex technical equipment required during operative procedures.
• Assist registered personnel in carrying out last offices, in compliance with the Trusts nursing procedure.

Responsibility for Communication / Information Resources

The post holder will be required to:

• Contribute to the updating of patient records, ensuring all entries are legible, accurate and completed within defined timescales.
• Display a pleasant and supportive manner when addressing patients / relatives / carers and colleagues alike.
• Maintain basic administration tasks, answering telephone when required and the taking of messages and passing on of relevant information.
• Maintain effective communication skills when liaising with patients; staff and visitors, using tact and empathy to receive and pass on information ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
• Ensure records/information are kept in a safe place to maintain security and confidentiality of all records.
• To participate in and attend all relevant departmental meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely records

Responsibility for Human Resources

The post holder will be required to:

• Adhere to Trust policies and maintenance of the professional Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate compliance with the Trusts policies and procedures.

Responsibility for Research & Development

The post holder will be required to:

• To participate in the collection of data for analysis to support the future development of the perioperative services.
• To participate in the strategic development of the organisational perioperative

Responsibility for Teaching

The post holder will promote life-long learning through the use of appropriate coaching, teaching and assessment in practice by:

• Contributing to the provision of a positive learning environment, sharing individual knowledge with other staff.
• Act as a role model and participate in the support during training of other Theatre Assistants who are new to post.
• Accept responsibility for self-up dating and awareness of changes in unit-based equipment particularly regarding the maintenance of specialist equipment and its decontamination/sterilisation processes.
• Participate in the appraisal process and have a personal development plan structured to meet the KSF outline for the post.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal development through work-based programmes to enhance personal knowledge and skill.
• Support those developments, which contribute to the achievement of departmental, team and individual goals.
• Attend annual mandatory training updates in compliance with Trust policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Maths and English functional skills level 1 or GCSE

Desirable

• Science grade C/4 in either area.

Experience

Essential

• Team Working

Desirable

• Experience of working in a patient care environment or hospital setting.
• Experience in documenting in patients records.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to study the L3 Diploma in Perioperative Support
• Demonstrate self-motivational skills.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of individualised patient care delivery

Additional

Essential

• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Internal rotation
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wrightington Hospital

Hall Lane

Wigan

WN6 9EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research Governance Responsibilities

Administer the Trusts research governance processes, including study registration, assessment, and site capacity and capability reviews, under the direction of the Research Governance Manager. Review research submissions to ensure completeness and compliance with regulatory, ethical, and governance requirements, working with researchers to resolve outstanding issues.

Liaise with clinical teams, pharmacy, finance, and support services to obtain approvals and documentation required for study set-up. Coordinate the processing of study approvals, amendments, annual reports, and study closures, ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and completed within agreed timeframes.

Manage the Trusts Research Passport and honorary contract processes, providing guidance to researchers and maintaining accurate records of access arrangements. Offer advice and support to researchers, sponsors, and external organisations on research governance requirements and procedures.

Maintain research management systems and ensure paper and electronic documentation is stored, archived, and managed in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Monitor performance against local and national research targets, supporting the timely delivery of study set-up activities and effective governance across the research portfolio.

Person Specification

Additional

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible approach to work, including willingness to work across all WWL sites. Attending conferences and meetings at external locations.
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of GCP guidelines/EU directives
• An understanding of research processes in the NHS including research governance and regulations relating to research practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• An understanding of GCP guidelines/EU directives

Skills

Essential

• Advanced understanding of Microsoft applications for managing and analysing information, e.g. Word and Excel
• Motivation for research
• Ability to work under own initiative and independently within and outside of the department without direct supervision.
• Able to prioritise tasks and cope with deadlines.
• Works autonomously based on following clearly defined procedures and prioritising work in accordance with business need/strategy.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple projects at various stages of development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including team working.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

Desirable

• Tenacity and a proactive approach to work
• Using NHS on-line forms and databases (for example LPMS, R-Peak, Edge, IRAS, HIS)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials, including governance experience.
• Experience of office administration

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS.
• Previous experience of establishing office systems and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, skills and understanding in Research & Development
• GCSE level Maths and English or equivalent experience
• Educated to at least NVQ 4 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level in life sciences or health related discipline, or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials.
• Good Clinical Practice certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clinical Research Hub

Queens Road

Ashton, Wigan

WN4 8LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post holders are required to work unsupervised with regard to routine, delegated tasks, following established good practice and refer non-routine tasks appropriately.

Post holders are required to work independently delivering safe, competent practice to ensure the smooth running of clinics.

Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered health care professional undertake clinical activities such as spirometry, urinalysis, changing of simple wound dressings, capillary blood glucose monitoring and decontamination of equipment.

Key duties are:

1. Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals.

2. Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.

3. Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.

4. Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.

5. Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.

6. Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patients health and well-being or any possible risks.

7. Undertake observations/tasks such as patient temperature, weighing, fluid checks as directed

8. Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.

9. Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.

10. Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.

11. To assist in procedures required for each speciality clinic.

12. At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological measurements within the remit of the SHCA role and report accurately to the Registered Health Care Professional, the assessment undertaken, on patients.

13. Obtaining samples at the request of a Registered Health Care Professional, including wound swabs, eye swabs, urine specimens, MRSA swabs, stool samples and sputum specimens.

14. Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures

15. Always maintain confidentiality

16. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual

18. Assist the Registered Health Care Professional in maintaining a clean environment

19. Developing positive relationships with parents, families and carers

20. Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Effective communication skills - written and verbal

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
• Effective team player
• Effective customer service skills
• Abilty to deal with people from all backgrounds

Knowledge

Essential

• Effective understanding of confidentiality

Additional

Essential

• Proven ability to be flexible in your approach

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leigh Infirmary

The Avenue

Leigh

WN7 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• To support the Pharmacy Technician Team Manager deliver ward based services to an agreed range of patients in collaboration with pharmacists, technicians and assistants
• To provide Clinical technician support to existing Clinical Pharmacist Services
• To administer medicines on wards.
• To accuracy check, clinically checked out-patient prescriptions, CD tins, Discharge letters and One Stop Dispensing orders.
• To communicate in a professional manner, factual information about availability of medicines to patients, other Trust staff and external departments.
• To be aware of the overall medication needs of the patients on the ward. In particular:-
• Take an effective medication history from patient or other reliable source.
• Assessing suitability of patients own drugs for re-use on ward
• In Liaison with Dispensary staff to organise the most appropriate supplies of medication to patients and wards and maintain relevant stock lists.
• To ensure that urgent medication requests are fulfilled.
• To counsel patients during their stay and prior to discharge on all aspects of their medication requirement.
• To have an understanding of and to implement relevant departmental procedures ensuring standards are met and agreed at all times.
• To suggest improvements to departmental procedures through line management.
• To receive, interpret, dispense and handout prescriptions in line with departmental standard operating procedures.
• To assist in the supply of medications to wards, departments and external agencies.
• To review and revise stock lists for wards.
• To issue controlled drugs to patients, wards and departments maintaining relevant registers.
• To participate in clinical trials under direct supervision ensuring relevant details are maintained in trials documentation.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To recycle or destroy medicines returned from wards, departments and external agencies.
• To assist in the ordering, issuing and receiving of medication.
• To assist in the maintenance of the pharmacy stock system.
• To check expiry dates and safe storage of medicines within areas of responsibility ensuring effective action is taken when necessary.
• To assist in audit and surveys as directed by line manager.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To organise own work patterns within framework provided by Line Manager.
• To be an active member of relevant pharmacy groups, contributing to the development of high quality and consistent pharmaceutical policies, procedures and services within the Trust.
• The post holder will be responsible for reading and complying with agreed SOPs in order to provide a consistent, efficient and effective service.
• To be a positive role model for the Pharmacy service. To develop effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals within area of responsibility.

Responsibility for Finance

• To handle prescription charges & issue relevant receipts.

Responsibility for Human Resources

• To provide support for pharmacy assistants, senior pharmacy assistants, Student Pharmacy technicians, Pre-registration Pharmacists, workplace experience students and new starters within boundaries of knowledge, skill, experience and training.
• To participate in Trust Compulsory training programme and Trust Appraisal system.
• To participate in Continuous Professional Development in line with GPhC requirements

Responsibility for Health & Safety

• To ensure patients and staff are advised of risks with medicines and to minimise those risks through effective medicines management.
• To ensure known risks are brought to attention of line managers immediately.
• To report medicines related incidents using the Datix system. In conjunction with managers to ensure appropriate systems are put in place to prevent recurrence where possible.
• Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Responsibility for Teaching

• Provide assessment for NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Student Technicians.
• To organise and where needed deliver Level 2 Foundation Modern Apprenticeship in Dispensing and Pharmacy Assistant Training for ATOs.

Person Specification

Additional

Essential

• May be required to lift heavy objects from time to time
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary and without hesitation

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic computer skills

Skills

Essential

• Accurate
• Methodical
• Diplomatic
• Ability to work in team or on own
• Ability to delegate tasks

Experience

Essential

• Previous work experience in a pharmacy or similar healthcare setting

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC / NVQ level 3 pharmacy services or equivalent
• Registered with GPhC as pharmacy Technician
• BTEC / In-house Accuracy Checking

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities Key results from the job holder The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for:

• Identifying what is required of self in delivering individualised patient care.
• Developing competencies in self that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role
• Ensuring compliance with NMC / HCPC Codes of Conduct.
• Participation in the effective use of allocated resources / funding.
• Demonstrating awareness of; and participation in development to meet demands, andadapt to the changing needs of the service.
• Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisationalobjectives.
• Promoting safe systems, which assure all aspects of risk reduction, complaint with theHealth and safety at work act 1974 and the agenda for Clinical Governance.
• Demonstrating an awareness of local/national policies and strategies, and ensure up-to date working knowledge of legal matters that, may impact within the clinical area.
• Identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of care through application of evidencebased practice.
• Participating in self-development and development of less experienced staff to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.

• Acting as a catalyst in questioning expert professional knowledge within the team, influencing application of theory in practice.
• Identifying, maintaining, evaluating and improving the quality of care through application ofevidence based practice within the clinical area.
• Developing sound clinical skills and competency within their defined field working withoutdirect supervision to ensure the application of professional standards in all aspects of caredelivery within the clinical environment.
• Demonstrating awareness of the appropriateness of transferable skills when providingindividualised high quality patient care

• To respond to requests for information
• To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality
• To build and maintain effective working relationships with all colleagues across the divisionand Trust
• To communicate effectively with all professions
• To behave in a professional manner at all times

• Participate in ensuring the effective utilisation of all financial resources in providing anddelivering the service
• Identify and assist in implementing Cost Improvement Programmes within the service.
• Promote effective utilisation of theatre.

• Adhere to Trust policies and maintenance of the professional code of conduct.

• Contribute skills to enable teams to deliver safe, effective services

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate ability as professional role model.
• Experience of working on own and as a member of a team.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of theatres
• Experience since qualification
• Experience in the application of SFA duties.

Skills

Essential

• Participation in research/audit.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care.

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaken research/audit.
• Specialist clinical skills within appropriate field.
• Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice.
• Understanding of research/audit.

Desirable

• Sound understanding of role and responsibilities relating to SFA duties.

Additional

Essential

• Internal rotation.
• Flexibility, adaptability and positive approach to work.
• Enthusiasm/motivation.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

Qualifications

Essential

• RN 1st Level / HCPC Registered ODP
• Diploma in specialist Nursing or equivalent DSPN

Desirable

• ENB 998/CG7307/100/Mentorship in practice
• Degree /Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course.
• SFA Part 1 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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wrightington Hospital

Hall Lane

Wrightington

WN6 9EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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