Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Formal training qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering training or coaching
• Experience of working in a customer / patient focused environment

Desirable

• Experience in service transformation programmes

Communication Skills

Essential

• Experience developing training materials
• Ability to communicate complicated information to all team members and patients / carers
• Ability to analyse training needs and performance data

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Basildon Centre

St Martin's Square,

Basildon

SS14 1DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification and functional form for further details of the post and its requirements.

Person Specification

Education &Qualifications

Essential

• BSc, PgDip or DCR in Therapeutic Radiography
• Postgraduate MSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification
• Non-medical prescribing certificate
• Project Management Qualification

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience of working as a team leader
• Substantial current experience of working within a treatment specialist / review setting
• Experience of supervising/line manager of a staff group
• Current experience of a wide range advanced Radiotherapy techniques e.g. SABR, DIBH, SRS
• Experience of teaching/training junior staff and students
• Experience of delivering presentations

Desirable

• Participation in Clinical Audit
• Experience of conducting staff appraisals
• Experience of clinical supervision

Skills

Essential

• Research & audit skills
• Demonstrate organisational abilities and good time management skills
• Demonstrate a high level of communication skills
• Demonstrate complex problem solving and decision making abilities
• Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Cancer Centre at Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Computer / keyboard skills

interpersonal communicati

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Personal attributes

Desirable

• Interested in further study and self development

Work Pattern flexibility

Essential

• Flexible attitude to work and work hours to meet service needs, including working nights, weekends and Bank Holidays

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using you unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent
• GMC Registration

Desirable

• FRCS (Plas) or equivalentt

Professional Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in plastic surgery training in hospitals recognised by the Royal College for training
• Previous experience at SpR or equivalent level

Desirable

• Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest

Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

• An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Evidence of audit participation

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MSE has clinically driven plans for sub-specialisation in haematology with an aim to strive for excellence in malignant and non-malignant haematology service delivery across MSE.

The transformation investment will enable, amongst others:

• Promote local improvement and performance
• Remove unwarranted variation of services
• Drive Quality and Governance throughout to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Introduce single disciplines within the Pathology group
• Development of the 5-10 year plan to support the organisation
• Digital network

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Haematology experience
• Laboratory experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Medicine
• CCT Qualification or within 6 months of CCT date

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated throughout application

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialist Dietitian for Diabetes is the operational dietetic lead within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team. Responsibilities include specialist dietetic assessment and intervention in cardio-renal-metabolic multimorbidity, including CKD stages 3b to 5, heart failure, MAFLD, severe obesity and gastrointestinal disorders. The postholder delivers structured education (DAFNE, Confidence with Carbohydrates, DESMOND or equivalent), supports carbohydrate counting and dose adjustment for basal-bolus regimens, and targets recruitment to the National Type 2 Path to Remission Programme. Contributes to the Tier 2 MDT and the weekly Tier 3 MDT, provides Advice and Guidance to primary care within 24-hour urgent and one-week routine SLAs, delivers dietetic content in quarterly TARGET education, provides cultural adaptation of dietary advice for ethnic-specific patterns, supports pre-conception and gestational diabetes dietetic care, and contributes to quality improvement and equity of dietetic access.

Key duties and responsibilities

Specialist dietetic assessment and intervention in complex multimorbidity

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate specialist dietetic care for adults on the Tier 2 caseload with diabetes and complex multimorbidity, working as an autonomous practitioner within a wider MDT.

Specialist dietetic intervention for complex co-morbidity including CKD stages 3b5, heart failure, MAFLD (metabolic-associated fatty liver disease), severe obesity, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Dietetic management of complex insulin regimens carbohydrate counting and dose adjustment for those on basal-bolus regimens, use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Flash Glucose Monitoring data to support decisions. Combination therapy support alongside dietetic intervention including SGLT2i, GLP-1 receptor agonists (subcutaneous and oral), and other pharmacotherapy in liaison with the Specialist Pharmacist.

Dietetic management of steroid-induced hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia risk reduction.

Reconciliation of dietetic plans following discharge from hospital or transfer from other services.

Type 2 remission and structured education

Targeted recruitment of eligible patients into the National Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme (Xyla in Leeds), including engagement with under-served communities.

Support and shape a proposed option to commission bespoke local Xyla-style sessions for underserved communities, in partnership with the Programme Manager and VCSE partners.

Good knowledge of the delivery of the Leeds Programme of structured education, DAFNE, and Confidence with Carbohydrates.

Delivery of DESMOND or equivalent Type 2 self-management education where relevant.

Adaptation of structured education for people with learning disability, sensory impairment or lower literacy in partnership with LD nursing and easy-read materials.

Cultural adaptation of dietary advice supporting ethnic-specific dietary patterns and food traditions across the diverse populations of south and east Leeds.

Lifestyle, physical activity and behaviour change

Resistance training advice alongside aerobic exercise not assumed within general lifestyle advice.

Behaviour-change consultation using recognised frameworks (Making Every Contact Count, motivational interviewing or equivalent).

Weight management dietetic input aligned with local pathways.

Pre-conception dietetic input for women planning pregnancy with diabetes, and gestational diabetes follow-up support with clear handover into the LTHT maternity team.

MDT participation and clinical decision-making

Active participation in the Tier 2 MDT fortnightly for complex / high-risk cases and 812 weekly for moderate-risk cases.

Weekly attendance and active contribution to the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group MDT, combined with the existing LTHT community diabetes MDT.

Presenting cases, drafting shared care plans and taking responsibility for dietetic-related actions arising from MDT discussion.

Escalation to Tier 4 for antenatal diabetes, bariatric pathway, high-risk foot MDT, and other specialist pathways as required.

Advice & Guidance and joint clinics with primary care

Provide Advice and Guidance to primary care within agreed SLAs 24 hours for urgent enquiries, one week for routine for dietetic questions beyond the Tier 1 remit and short of MDT escalation.

Support quarterly joint clinics with the Practice Diabetes Lead in each footprint practice, on the model described in the Programme Education, Training and Support Plan.

Deliver dietetic content within the quarterly TARGET education sessions for Practice Diabetes Leads, cascading learning into wider practice teams.

Support Practice Diabetes Leads to cascade dietetic learning through practice clinical meetings.

Outreach, equity and engagement

Active recruitment and engagement from deprivation deciles 13, with DNA monitoring and proactive approaches to reduce DNAs.

Outreach to named priority groups people with learning disability, serious mental illness, those homeless or vulnerably housed, those with substance-use co-morbidity, adults living alone.

Flexible appointment access including evening, digital and asynchronous options; home visits where clinically indicated.

Liaison with mental health teams for patients with SMI and antipsychotic-induced metabolic disturbance.

Liaison with drug and alcohol services and homelessness services.

Workplace engagement and reasonable-adjustment support via Healthy Working Lives.

Working in partnership with third-sector and asset-based community delivery partners as active collaborators, not downstream referrals including food-poverty and community food initiatives.

Quality, safety and improvement

Work to HCPC standards and the British Dietetic Association Standards of Proficiency; ensure practice is grounded in evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Identify cohorts of patients at high risk of nutritional harm through structured searches (EMIS / SystmOne) and act on findings.

Contribute to clinical audit within the Tier 2 caseload and across the Programme; feed back results and implement changes with the Tier 2 team, Practice Diabetes Leads and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group.

Contribute to the Programme's outcomes and evaluation framework, particularly on dietetic outcomes, remission rates, HbA1c, weight and lipid changes, and equity of access.

Comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code.

Leadership, supervision and workforce development

Provide dietetic leadership within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team.

Provide supervision and mentorship to dietetic support workers, dietetic students and less experienced colleagues within scope.

Contribute to workforce development plans across Tier 1 and Tier 2 dietetic capability, in partnership with the senior dietetic lead in the wider Leeds diabetes dietetic pathway.

Practice supervisor / educator role for pre-registration and post-qualification dietetic learners as required.

Act as a role model, ensuring a professional service and image is maintained at all times.

Service development

Contribute dietetic advice for the development and iteration of the Diabetes Neighbourhood Health Programme model including step-up / step-down criteria, pathway design and operational standards.

Contribute to Year 2 and Multi-Neighbourhood expansion planning.

Analyse, interpret and present dietetic and outcomes data to highlight issues, opportunities and risks to support programme decision-making.

Collaborative working relationships

Work collaboratively with the Tier 2 clinical lead, Programme Manager, and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group. Maintain strong relationships with PCN Clinical Directors, Practice Diabetes Leads and Tier 1 clinicians across the footprint.

Liaise with the Leeds ICB, LCH, LTHT and neighbouring GP federations for consistency of patient care.

Engage with the Leeds diabetes dietetic network, BDA Diabetes Specialist Group, and other diabetes special interest groups for peer support.

Liaise with LCH community diabetes teams, LTHT specialist diabetes services (including antenatal, bariatric and high-risk foot pathways), community pharmacy, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, and VCSE partners as required.

Foster and maintain strong links with all services across the multi-neighbourhood footprint.

Continuing professional development, research and evaluation

Undertake continual personal and professional development and take an active role in developing the Tier 2 dietetic offer.

Access regular clinical supervision to work effectively with the complex issues the Tier 2 cohort presents.

Reflect on and evaluate own practice; identify areas of development by setting appropriate objectives via appraisal and clinical supervision.

Critically appraise and apply the evolving evidence base for diabetes and cardio-renal-metabolic dietetic care.

Contribute to the Programmes Year 1 evaluation and Year 2 business case.

Care Quality Commission, health and safety, and confidentiality

Work with the delivery partners to ensure practices and Programme delivery are compliant with CQC standards where dietetic input is involved.

Comply with Health and Safety policies, follow safe working procedures and report incidents through the organisation's Incident Reporting Systems.

Comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990); respect patient confidentiality at all times.

Understand and apply knowledge of the clinical role in safeguarding and incident management.

Special working conditions

The postholder will travel independently between practices and community sites across the Beeston and Middleton & Hunslet footprint, and to meetings hosted by other agencies.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
• Person-centred, trauma-informed approach with a working understanding of the wider social determinants of health.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues from the NHS and other organisations and with patients including good written and oral communication skills.
• Recognises personal limitations and refers to more appropriate colleagues when necessary.
• Able to identify and assess / manage risk when working with individuals.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, managing unpredictable service demands.
• Accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
• Emotional resilience, self-awareness, humility and curiosity.
• Willing to challenge and be challenged including consultants and GPs in the patients best interest.
• Reliability and integrity in a small MDT where the model depends on trust.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.
• Comfortable with the ambiguity of a new service willing to iterate, evaluate and adjust.
• Cultural competence for supporting ethnic-specific dietary patterns and adaptation.
• Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change.

Desirable

• Leadership experience and previous experience of supervising or mentoring more junior staff or students.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or equivalent professional dietetic degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in a specialist field (Diabetes, Renal, Obesity, MAFLD or Behaviour Change), or working towards.
• Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with HCPC standards.

Desirable

• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP), Practice Educator qualification or equivalent.
• Formal teaching qualification (PGCert HE or equivalent).
• Leadership or management qualification (ILM 3, NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent).
• Certified DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or Xyla Path to Remission educator.
• Formal training in health inequalities, trauma-informed care or behaviour-change approaches (Making Every Contact Count, motivational interviewing).

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Detailed theoretical and clinical dietetic knowledge appropriate to diabetes, multimorbidity and cardio-renal-metabolic disease.
• Highly specialist knowledge of diabetes across Type 1, Type 2, atypical presentations and complex multimorbidity.
• Confident with carbohydrate counting, dose adjustment for insulin regimens and use of CGM / Flash data.
• Knowledge of Type 2 remission pathways (Xyla) and structured education programmes.
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health and their impact on communities, including food access and food poverty.
• Autonomous within scope of practice and knows when to escalate.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, including complex or potentially distressing conversations with patients and families and managing conflict when appropriate.
• Advanced consultation skills and shared decision-making with people whose lives are shaped by health inequalities.
• Confident with EMIS / SystmOne, digital consultation modes, MDT tools and asynchronous working.
• Able to plan, manage, monitor and review dietetic care for a long-term-conditions cohort.
• Able to obtain and analyse complex clinical and outcomes information.
• Complex analytical and creative problem solving in unpredictable situations.
• Workload management including delegation and day-to-day team leadership.

Desirable

• Understanding of research governance and quality improvement methodology.
• Awareness of the Leeds Proactive Care and Integrated Neighbourhood Health frameworks.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Mandatory registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian.

Desirable

• Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Membership of the BDA Diabetes Specialist Group.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration dietetic experience in diabetes and multimorbidity.
• Experience of dietetic management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes including insulin regimens and carbohydrate counting.
• Experience of dietetic management in CKD stages 3b5, heart failure, MAFLD or severe obesity.
• Experience of delivering structured diabetes education (DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or equivalent).
• Experience of MDT working across community and acute care.
• Experience of supervising and delegating to other members of staff, dietetic support workers or students.
• Experience of contributing to service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of working with people affected by health inequalities.

Desirable

• Experience of practice-based, PCN-based or community-based dietetic delivery.
• Experience of the National Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme (Xyla) delivery or referral.
• Experience of gestational diabetes and pre-conception dietetic care.
• Experience of behaviour-change consultation using recognised frameworks.
• Experience of delivering dietetic education to Tier 1 clinicians (nurses, GPs, HCAs).
• Working experience of EMIS and SystmOne clinical systems.
• Experience of contributing to research or service evaluation.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration dietetic experience in diabetes and multimorbidity.
• Experience of dietetic management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes including insulin regimens and carbohydrate counting.
• Experience of dietetic management in CKD stages 3b5, heart failure, MAFLD or severe obesity.
• Experience of delivering structured diabetes education (DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or equivalent).
• Experience of MDT working across community and acute care.
• Experience of supervising and delegating to other members of staff, dietetic support workers or students.
• Experience of contributing to service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of working with people affected by health inequalities.

Desirable

• Experience of practice-based, PCN-based or community-based dietetic delivery.
• Experience of the National Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme (Xyla) delivery or referral.
• Experience of gestational diabetes and pre-conception dietetic care.
• Experience of behaviour-change consultation using recognised frameworks.
• Experience of delivering dietetic education to Tier 1 clinicians (nurses, GPs, HCAs).
• Working experience of EMIS and SystmOne clinical systems.
• Experience of contributing to research or service evaluation.

Other

Essential

• Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions.
• Adaptable.
• Works effectively independently and as a team player.
• Self-motivated.
• Up to date with safeguarding and other mandatory training.
• Up to date immunisation status.
• Ability to work in different locations across the footprint and to help provide cover for absent colleagues; ability to take part in an extended working day in line with the models flexible-access commitment.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the multi-neighbourhood footprint, including home visits.

Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South and East Leeds GP Group

Address

Hosted Employers address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Asket Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Main Duties Of The Job Will Include:

Main duties of the job

Your Duties will include:

Undertake New Patient Health Checks

Undertake NHS Health Checks

Health promotion and Lifestyle advice,

Supporting Long Term Condition Reviews

Diabetic Foot Checks - were trained.

Height, Weight and BMI measurements.

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for transportation

Providing support in minor surgery clinics if required.

Supporting QOF and BeCCoR priorities.

Maintaining accurate clinical records,

Supporting Infection prevention and control proceedures,

Ensure fridges are routinely cleaned in accordance with current guidance

Stock Control

Work Collaboratively with GP's nurses and admin staff

Administering certain Injections under PSD

Please note this list is not exhaustive.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential criteria
• Basic Qualifications.
• Relevant health and social care qualifications.

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to clinical colleagues

Team Work

Essential

• Ability to work well with Nurses, GP's Admin and other support staff in a fast paces environment .

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective Time Management.
• Demonstrated personal accountability.
• Ability to listen, empathise with patients and provide person centered support in a non-judgmental way.
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
• Understanding of safeguarding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dicconson Group Practice

Address

Boston House

Frog Lane

Wigan

WN6 7LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Operate radiotherapy equipment safely and accurately interpreting and applying radiation prescription plans.

Be clinically competent to safely and efficiently manipulate all complex and specialised equipment associated with the planning and treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment with ionising radiation.

Work in on a rotational basis through both the pre-treatment and treatment areas of the department.

General Duties:

Technical

Accurately interpret complex treatment plans and prescriptions

Undertake verification processes evaluating the accuracy of treatment using portal imaging or CBCT.

Undertake in-vivo dosimetry measurements for patients receiving external beam treatment.

Calculate, data input and electronically check radiotherapy plans and prescriptions.

Use department computerised patient management systems to schedule, record and monitor patient activity.

Undertake appropriate treatment unit quality assurance checks reporting any faults or errors in line with departmental / Trust policies.

Undertake treatment planning activities including use of CT scanner and Raystation to produce virtual simulation plans.

Patient Care

Monitor patients medical condition and progress during treatment recording and reporting any significant changes to the appropriate consultant or Macmillan Review Radiographer

Participate in planning and delivering a supportive care package for patients undergoing radiotherapy offering appropriate advice and making onward referrals where necessary.

General

Take individual professional responsibility for the accurate delivery of treatment to radiotherapy patients ensuring that the requirements of all ionising radiation regulations are adhered to.

Assist in the daily workload of the department, liaising with portering service, administration staff and other members of the MDT to facilitate the co-ordination of patient appointments.

Maintain the professional standards of the department, making suggestions for possible service developments.

Provide direct supervision and training of undergraduate students and less experienced staff enabling their professional development.

Undertake training / updates required to operate equipment safely effectively and to maximise its therapeutic / diagnostic potential.

Take responsibility for personal Continuing Professional Development activities including Trust mandatory training, sharing knowledge and cascade training where appropriate.

Move patients and heavy equipment using safe and approved techniques and aids, updating Manual Handling training annually in line with Trust policy.

To ensure professional appearance and a high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times in compliance with the trusts uniform policy.

Undertake Out of Hours and On-Call duties to support full service delivery.

Communication

Ensure that any records relating to the planning, treatment and care of patient are accurately recorded and maintained as per departmental / trust policy

Seek appropriate support and guidance regarding any concerns related to the accuracy of a treatment.

Report any malfunctions / breakdown of equipment to the appropriately.

Communicate and receive sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Communicate with Cancer patients and their carers in a sensitive and reassuring manner in order to ensure that each patient understands the treatment of procedure for which they are undergoing.

Clinical Governance

Be responsible and accountable for own actions in accordance with the HCPC Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct

Work within the standards and requirements of Quality Management System and contribute to the development, implementation and audit of radiotherapy quality procedures and work instructions.

To understand and comply with professional, statutory and trust policies and procedures (e.g. SCOR Code of Professional conduct)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience (either post grad or undergraduate) using modern Radiotherapy equipment and verification systems including CBCT

Desirable

• Previous experience / training on Elekta Linacs or Mosaiq

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide range of current Radiotherapy techniques and associated requirements for patient care
• Awareness of IR(ME)R regulations and their implication for Radiotherapy practice
• Able to communicate complex or sensitive information in a manner which aids understanding and compliance (verbal and written)
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments in Radiotherapy treatment and the cancer agenda

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring and empathetic
• Works well as part of a team
• Able to work effectively in an emotionally charged environment
• Inspires confidence in patients and colleagues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Salaried General Practitioner

Post Title: Salaried GP (Newly Qualified Welcome)

Location: Ashdown Medical Group, Downham/Lee London

Responsible to: Practice Partners / Clinical Lead GP

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (4 to 6 sessions per week)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (plus NHS Pension & Indemnity cover)

Job Summary

We are a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our clinical team for 46 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified GP seeking a supportive environment with opportunities for career development, mentorship, and special interest work.

You will provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care to our registered population, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the health needs of our diverse community.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Provide consultations in person, over the telephone, or via video for a variety of acute, chronic, and preventive care needs.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of medical conditions.
• Prescribe safely and effectively, and conduct medication reviews.
• Arrange and interpret appropriate investigations.
• Refer patients to secondary care and community services where required.
• Offer health promotion advice, lifestyle support, and preventive interventions.
• Participate in the duty doctor rota, managing same-day demand and occasional home visits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Contribute to clinical meetings, audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the practice in meeting QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual requirements.
• Maintain professional development in line with GMC revalidation requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• GP Opportunity Newly Qualified Welcome

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in quality improvement projects or teaching

Qualifications

Essential

• Person Specification
• Essential:
• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and licence to practise
• MRCGP (or equivalent)
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Good organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Special clinical interest(s)
• Experience in quality improvement projects or teaching
• Knowledge of EMIS/Docman

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Downham Family Medical Practice

Address

Moorside Road

Bromley

BR1 5EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Attend and contribute to daily consultant-led ward rounds on the Childrens Ward and in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), ensuring that agreed clinical plans are implemented, documented and reviewed.
2. Assess, investigate and manage infants, children and young people presenting to the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), with support from the designated consultant.
3. Provide timely senior paediatric assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department, including emergency referrals and patients requiring review at the request of the responsible consultant.
4. Assess and manage acutely unwell or deteriorating neonates and children in the delivery suite, Emergency Department, PAU, Childrens Ward, Day Care Unit and SCBU.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Medical defence membership

Desirable

• MRCPCH or equivalent RCPCH approved qualification
• APLS, NLS.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 24 months experience in paediatrics & neonates

Desirable

• 6 months Level 3 neonatal experience in U.K or in equivalent unit

Skills

Essential

• Neonatal procedures like Intubation, vascular access skills etc

Knowledge

Essential

• Appropriate to middle grade level, ability to manage emergencies

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively & clearly

Clinical governance

Essential

• Experience of active involvement in audit

Desirable

• Understanding audit, risk management procedures

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to teaching

Desirable

• Teaching achievement (attendance at teaching courses etc)

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Dartford and Gravesham NHS trust

Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description. As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with a mental health crisis who may require a period of crisis intervention as an alternative to admission. The team are also responsible for gatekeeping admissions to the acute admission ward as well as supporting bed management.

For further information / to arrange an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Joanna Kegney, Team Manager [email protected] or Lizzie Park, Clinical Nurse Specialist, [email protected] 01765 632940

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RNMH, current professional registration with NMC or Social Worker, current professional registration with HCPC
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in a relvant area

Skills

Essential

• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Presentation Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with people with mental health
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families and careers

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Orchards

Princess Close

Ripon

HG4 1HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with and actively engage Primary Care Networks and local cancer and public health stakeholders to raise awareness of the importance of early cancer diagnosis and influence the content of local delivery plans.
• Effectively manage ongoing relationships with multiple PCNs and practices across your locality to secure improvements in early cancer diagnosis.
• Lead or support workstreams to increase uptake of the three cancer screening programs, improve primary care referral practices and pathways in line with the PCN DES and regional plans - such as the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance Cancer Incentive Scheme
• Assist PCNs with the analysis and interpretation of statistics relevant to prevention screening and early diagnosis.
• Share best practice tools and resources to support PCNs to adopt quality improvement interventions that will contribute to achieving earlier cancer diagnosis and better outcomes for patients.
• Support PCNs to develop early cancer diagnosis improvement plans in line with the PCN Cancer Direct Enhancement Scheme Invest and Impact Fund and other relevant contracts.
• Create and facilitate opportunities and mechanisms for PCNs to improve communications and networking between GP practices and PCNs - including joint planning where appropriate.
• Support and - or advise PCNs and GP practices to set up and implement early cancer diagnosis projects focused on screening and improving referral practice.
• Working with clinical leads to support PCNs to keep up to date with changes and the use of clinical referral pathways diagnostic and triage tests - such as Faecal Immunochemical Test.
• Develop plan co-ordinate and evaluate learning events for primary care professionals - non-clinical and clinical. To enhance knowledge of and interventions to improve cancer outcomes with a focus on early diagnosis screening and addressing health inequalities.
• Design deliver and evaluate bespoke training sessions through a range of methods including face to face remote and local on-line options at GP practice and PCN level.
• Work in partnership with primary and secondary care partners to support and promote more effective ways of working across the patient pathway.
• Contribute to the delivery of local improvement projects in partnership with NHS partner organisations, in line with Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance workplan.
• Keep up to date with policy, evidence and NHS/ public health cancer strategies, supporting the dissemination to local partner and primary care organisations in the area, as appropriate.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively through the region with the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance Place Cancer Managers and other PCN Engagement roles to support early cancer diagnosis projects.
• Provide progress reports against the agreed operational plan and identified performance measures via quarterly reports for Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance in addition to other data intelligence and observations as required.
• Support PCNs and GP Practices to enhance their understanding and implementation of personalised care approaches to improve the quality and uptake of cancer care interventions.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to regularly travel within the region and to occasionally travel across the country.
• Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in proposing changes in conjunction with working groups which have wider implications for performance and service policy.
• Experience of partnership working and the ability to develop sustainable relationships with key bodies and individuals.
• Experience in persuading stakeholders of the importance of projects including negotiating and motivating others and linking in with other initiatives.
• Experience in analysing - interpreting and communicating complex and sensitive facts and information about performance and change and presenting information to stakeholders.
• Experience of breaking down organisational barriers - managing conflicting opinions or demands to ensure appropriate outcomes for patients.
• Knowledge of the practical application of the principles of change management and workforce redesign.
• Knowledge of project management.

Desirable

• Have experience of working in areas of deprivation.
• Knowledge of community engagement.
• Experience of group work.
• Experience of working across various settings.
• Knowledge of Cancer support organisations available.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse and interpret information and to make judgements where there are conflicting views on the to support decisions on complex issues.
• Ability to disseminate information appropriately and to share knowledge and experience with other members of the team.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to persuade influence and motivate others.
• Ability to organise and evaluate data and audit own work area.
• Ability to analyse interpret and formally present in depth health information and to construct correspondence and reports for various audiences - demonstrating high levels of accuracy and presentation.
• Ability to use IT software to effectively collect and analyse data and to present - create reports - presentations it in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Data outcome entry.
• Good networking skills.
• Ability to prepare creative material.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Qualifications in any of the following;
• Training / community engagement / health / behaviour change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Yorkshire Health Network

Address

Priority House

Grove Park Court

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.yorkshirehealthnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Staff Nurse

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to manage personal emotions and stress,
• Well motivated and enthusiastic.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective interpersonal/communication skills,
• Effective decision-making,
• Effective team working,
• Ability to work as part of a team,
• Good Effective time management skills,
• Good Effective organisational skills,
• Flexibility,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: What do you do to get the best out of people?
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with neonatal or critical care experience,
• RN Child,
• Evidence of ongoing professional education

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing qualification,
• Willingness to undertake the Neonatal Qualification Post Registration Course.
• Willingness to undertake the Examination of the Newborn Course.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Quality, audit and its application,
• Current healthcare issues,
• Risk management,
• Clinical Governance,
• Statutory and professional requirements,
• Health and Safety,
• Confidentiality,
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More Detail About The Role:

Working within the Hospital Sterilisation Decontamination Unit (HSDU), you will be responsible for carrying out stages of the decontamination cycle in accordance with departmental procedures and national standards.

Duties include:

• Cleaning, inspecting, testing, assembling, packaging and sterilising reusable medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Operating washer disinfectors and sterilisers.
• Completing quality checks and maintaining accurate records.
• Following all Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and PPE requirements.
• Working as part of a busy team to ensure instruments are processed efficiently and safely to meet service demands.

Why Join the EFM Bank?

• Flexible, adhoc shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunities at our Barnstaple site in North Devon.
• A chance to support vital NHS services
• Work as part of friendly, supportive teams

What Were Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible individuals
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Team players who work well with others
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment
• Ability to adapt to different tasks and departments

Working Pattern: Initially 8:00am to 4:00pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm.

• Regular weekday availability is required - at least three shifts a week over a 6-week period for training.
• For those who enjoy the role, there may be opportunities for the role to expand with weekend work and a wider range of shift patterns following the initial training period.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Rosina Northcott, Estates & Facilities Admin Team Leader on [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

The Clinical Maternity Matron will have clinical and managerial responsibility for a defined midwifery portfolio within the Trust, with specific accountability for inpatient maternity services, including Labour Ward, Antenatal Ward and Postnatal Ward areas. Working closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology, the post holder will support the delivery of high-quality maternity services and provide strong, visible leadership to ensure the highest standards of clinical care, safety and patient experience.

The post holder will be accountable for maintaining and improving standards of care across Labour Ward and Antenatal/Postnatal services, with a particular focus on clinical safety, quality improvement, service user engagement, operational performance and clinical outcomes. As a senior clinical leader, they will ensure that maternity services are responsive, effective and delivered in line with national standards, professional guidance and Trust priorities.

Working collaboratively with midwifery managers, obstetric and neonatal colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support the operational management of inpatient maternity services, workforce planning, governance, risk management and service development across your designated areas of responsibility. You will lead initiatives to improve quality and patient experience, oversee the effective management of complaints, incidents and learning responses, and drive improvements in clinical practice through the implementation of evidence-based care and continuous improvement methodologies.

You will provide professional leadership and support to teams working within Labour Ward, Antenatal and Postnatal services, promoting a culture of safety, compassion, accountability and continuous learning. The role will also involve supporting the delivery of maternity service transformation programmes, contributing to strategic objectives, and leading delegated projects.

As a visible clinical leader and role model, you will champion high standards of care, support staff development and wellbeing, foster positive multidisciplinary working, and play a key role in shaping and influencing the future development of maternity services across the organisation. You will also contribute to local, regional and national professional networks, ensuring that best practice, innovation and learning are embedded within service delivery.

Due to the temporary suspension of intrapartum and maternity triage services in North Devon, the successful candidate may initially be based within the maternity inpatient services at the Royal Devons Exeter site, supporting Labour Ward, Antenatal and Postnatal Services. The Trust remains fully committed to the restoration and reopening of North Devon maternity services as a key organisational priority. As services are re-established, the post holder will play a key leadership role in supporting the safe recovery, stabilisation and future development of maternity care across North Devon.

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

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours (working pattern to be discussed)

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Beth Hawking, Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery on [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

• If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

Knowledge

Essential

• The applicant possess generalised knowledge to inform their understanding of the job role and specific knowledge related to tasks or activities within their scope of role. They must demonstrate an awareness of contemporary public health and health promotion initiatives, including where legal and ethical issues are relevant to their scope of role

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a maternity setting and aware of the principles of woman and family centred care

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• 5 GSCE at Grade C/4 or equivalent including maths and English
• Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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