Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, treatment, care planning and health advice.
• Undertake wound assessment, dressing and management, including complex and chronic wounds.
• Perform venepuncture/phlebotomy.
• Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national guidance.
• Carry out 68 week baby checks and provide appropriate health and parenting advice.
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and other health screening.
• Support the management and annual review of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and coronary heart disease.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, in accordance with current guidance.
• Undertake travel health assessments and provide travel vaccinations within scope of competence.
• Provide appropriate contraceptive and sexual health advice.
• Undertake ear irrigation/ear wax removal where appropriately trained.
• Record and monitor clinical observations and recognise changes in a patient's condition.
• Identify and appropriately escalate patients who are acutely unwell or deteriorating.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with prescriptions and practice protocols.
• Provide patients with clear information regarding their condition, treatment and self-management.
• Promote preventative healthcare, including healthy lifestyle advice, smoking cessation and weight management.
• Provide chaperoning and clinical support to GPs and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Adhere to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, information governance and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, practice meetings and continuing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience working as a General Practice Nurse within a GP/primary care setting.
• Experience working independently within a busy primary care environment.
• Demonstrable experience in cervical cytology, new baby checks and NHS Health Checks.
• Experience in long-term condition management
• Experience in wound care, including complex and chronic wounds.
• Competence in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
• Experience administering adult and childhood immunisations.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately escalate deteriorating patients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection control and clinical governance.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Experience in travel health and travel vaccinations.
• Experience providing contraceptive and sexual health services.
• Competence in ear irrigation/ear wax removal.
• Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Additional relevant primary care or nursing qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Queen Mary Practice

Address

South Woodford Health Centre

114 High Road

South Woodford

LONDON

E18 2QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that standard operating procedures are in place and adhered to, working with the Team Administrator to prioritise workload to ensure that all administrative activities are executed with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, with emphasis upon accuracy and timeliness.

To use initiative when dealing with enquires to resolve problems; referring to the current policies and procedures whilst and seeking further guidance from the Team Administrator.

To participate in the PDR process; identify training needs and courses that are relevant to own job.

To train new employees in the use of IT and other equipment as required by the new worker.

To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality outpatient service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL or ICT qualification (or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ or Level 2 qualification in Business Administration

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective handling of highly confidential information

Knowledge

Essential

• A knowledge of confidentiality and handling sensitive data and how this relates to patients

Desirable

• Experience of working with vulnerable people or challenging patient environments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penn Hospital - The Willows Outpatients

Penn Road

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, diagnose and manage patients from the first point of contact through to discharge or referral, ensuring evidence based practice underpins care delivery.

Prioritise patients either through telephone triage or face to face. Carry out clinical assessment within Urgent Treatment Centre or patients home.

To prescribe the required medications within scope of Professional Practice (as an Independent Prescriber or via Patient Group Directions).

Ensure effective, timely communication with patients, carers and all health and social care providers, following referral protocols/pathways.

Keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with NMC/ HCPC guidleines and Trust Policies

Accurately prioritise workload according to the needs of patients particularly at times of high demand for the service.

Manage and co-ordinate resources within the Urgent Treatment Centre on a day to day basis.

Lead by action and inspire others demonstrating leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust, creating improvement, transformation and innovation of Unscheduled Care.

Actively engage in Clinical Governance, to include reporting, investigating and resolving complaints safeguards and risks

Practice cost-effective healthcare, working within budget and available resources

Contribute to the development of guidelines, policies and protocols as required to support service delivery.

To participate in, as required, the recruitment, selection and interviewing of staff in line with Trust policy.

To support the Team Manager in developing and promoting a service based on excellence and best practice.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner (having the authority to make decisions and the freedom to act in accordance with ones professional knowledge base).
• The ability to manage the patients journey independently from assessment to discharge or onward referral.
• Broad understanding of the knowledge and skills required to assess manage minor illness and injury in adults and children
• Ability to manage a caseload of patients taking into consideration clinical priority / staff skills and experience and the dynamic nature of urgent and unscheduled care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Team Managers to ensure compliance with Clinical Governance and best practice, including appraisal, audit and deputising as appropriate

Desirable

• Computer literate with ability to use relevant systems e.g. Systm One , Excel, Word, Teams.
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience, e.g. Urgent, Primary or unscheduled Care or similar

Special Requirements

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Flexible and adaptable with regard to shift patterns and working across other UTC bases as required

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse who holds a NMC registration or AHP who hold a HCPC registration with relevant post registration experience
• First degree in health related subject
• Masters level qualification in clinical assessment
• Paediatric clinical skills
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or commitment made to undertake this. Have experience with use of a wide range of PGDs
• Self-motivated with inspirational leadership skills.
• Minor Injuries Structured Learning and experience with commitment to Degree or above level Qualification. (Depending on centre)
• Mentorship / Supervisor Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working in high pressured dynamic situations
• advanced communication with all disciplines

Desirable

• Evidence of budgetary control
• Evidence of inspirational leadership

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC or HCPC registration

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shotley Bridge Community Hospital

Consett

County Durham

DH8 0NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is advertised as a Band6, however we may also consider appointing at Band5, depending on experience. The Band5 salary is £32,073£39,043.

All appointments are made strictly in merit order based on assessment results.

If you're found appointable at the advertised grade but no Band6 roles are available, we may offer a similar opportunity at Band5, in merit order. If you're not appointable at Band6, we can only consider you for Band5 where youve been assessed at that grade and found appointable, and this possibility is set out in the campaign information.

To be considered for the band 6 role candidate would need : IBMS Specialist Diploma (from 2005) or IBMS fellowship in Medical Microbiology.

Clinical Governance

• Participate in audit processes, drug trials, research projects, as required
• Participate in and monitor Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS ISO15189 accreditation
• To attend regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication with the department

Management

• Ensure that personal work activity is managed to make effective use of time and maintain an adequate supply of laboratory consumables

Education and Development

• Registration with the Health Profession Council
• Undertake on-going training and development and update Professional Development Plan, as required by the Laboratory Manager (or Head/Lead Biomedical Scientist)
• Undertake in the training, supervision, co ordination and monitoring of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Clinical and Medical Staff, Nursing staff and students in accordance with nature of a large teaching hospital

Clinical

• Assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples received and liaises with senior technical staff for action or advice following departmental sample acceptance policy
• Ensure data integrity when entering demographics and results into the laboratory information system.
• Perform sample preparation, processing bodily fluids and materials, including highrisk specimens and reagent preparation following protocols.
• Analysis of biological samples including more complex/ specialist investigations requiring a high level of skill
• Preparation and interpretation of identification tests and antimicrobial susceptibility tests
• Use and maintenance of manual and sophisticated automated equipment
• Assist with the development of new methods and implementation of new technology
• To work in high risk Containment Level 3 laboratories following local code of practice within these facilities
• To assist in disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines
• To assist in monitoring and maintain appropriate stock levels and facilitate deliveries
• To be competent in the use of microscopes for identification of microorganisms
• Exercise judgement and interpretation to validate results and generate laboratory reports in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The validation process includes analytical and clinical validity
• Extraction of nucleic acid from biological samples to enable amplification and determination of microbial targets
• Analyses of biological samples by a variety of methodologies to detect microbial antigens and antibodies to those antigens.
• To ensure prompt notification or referral of unusual and urgent results to Consultant microbiologist or senior BMS staff or Infection Control team as appropriate
• To refer unusual or unfamiliar events to senior technical staff for action or advice
• To report by telephone urgent results to medical or nursing staff, GPs and other hospitals
• To assist in providing a results service to wards, GPs and other hospitals.

Other

• To be registered with the Health Professions Council
• To be adaptable to change and to work flexibly in all sections of the laboratory
• Attend courses and maintain appropriate levels of training as necessary. Maintain high professional standards at all times by continual professional development, keeping upto date with advances in Medical Microbiology and changes in technology.
• To maintain effective communication with line managers and to demonstrate a positive attitude to the work of the laboratory and other members of the team
• Support the out of hours service provision, in addition to participating in working as part of a small team, to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Job holder will be required to work within a rotational shift pattern which may include shifts throughout the department, 24 hours a day / 7days per week, to meet service needs

• HCPC Registration (Biomedical Scientist)
• IBMS Specialist Diploma (from 2005) or IBMS fellowship in Medical Microbiology.
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject such as biomedical science / microbiology or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area in a laboratory
• Good all-round knowledge of medical microbiology
• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
• Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
• Clear and effective communicator with strong writing, reporting, and presentation skills, able to explain ideas accurately and concisely to a range of audiences
• Able to analyse and interpret information, anticipate and assess issues, and recommend appropriate action
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to unexpected demands
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to draw out key messages from complex information
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively, even under tight and changing deadlines
• Able to maintain confidentiality and build trust

Desirable role criteria:

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development

• Adaptability,flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications,knowledgeand experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application &Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listedessential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)

• 1,250 word Supporting Statement

This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1,500 but your supporting statement must be no more than1,250 words. We will not consider any words over1,250 words

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

Longlisting:

In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria

• Meets some essential criteria

• Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting.

Shortlisting:

In the event ofa large number ofapplications we may conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of:

• HCPC Registration (Biomedical Scientist)

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL .If face to face interviewsareplanned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities will be tested at interview.

Interviews dates to be confirmed.

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

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

This role is being offered as office/lab based at our site in Manchester.

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

Successful candidates must pass a Basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is :

• Basic Personnel Security Standard
• Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)

Please be aware that salary is based on HCPC registration.

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary.

Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and term.

Person Specification

Application form and Supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and Supporting statement

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Questions on Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Manchester Lab

Manchester

M13 9WZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, request a copy of the full job description from [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR)
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• General Radiography experience
• Current BLS, manual handling and fire safety training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• A flexible, adaptable and patient-focused approach

Desirable

• Desirable experience includes MRI, clinical audit work and experience within an acute hospital setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Barley Lane

Ilford

Essex

IG3 8YY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C or above. Must include English

Desirable

• Previous experience within an administrative role

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of Medical terminology
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to develop, operate and maintain electronic filing systems
• Ability to collate data to produce reports using Microsoft packages
• Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Arranging meetings and taking Minutes
• Producing and maintain databases/Spreadsheets/ use of excel
• Experience of using a range of software programmes / IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Internet & Intranet,

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS or related social care / legal experience.
• Experience of dealing with Multi-Agency Professionals

Specific job requirements

Essential

• Flexible, reliable approach to working.

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and

well-being.

• Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients’ personal and social needs are

met and be able to care for a patient’s nursing needs.

• To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient’s nursing needs to

include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording,

measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs,

continence care, bladder and bowel care, pressure area care, wound care, nutrition,

hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC Nursing

Associate Skills Annex). Identify and report changes in a patient’s condition to a

registered nurse or other professional.

• Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be

delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.

• Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.

• Work with registered nurses and other professionals and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with [PCN/practice] policy and the NMC Code.

• Provide effective evidence based care for service users under the supervision of

registered nurses and other professionals in order to perform non-complex activities, in line with clinical governance and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NursingAssociate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or
• equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of amulti-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing andreceiving complex, sensitiveinformation

Desirable

• Experience working in a primary care setting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation,
• and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise andprioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload andindividual patient contact
• Ability to communicateeffectively (written, verbaland non verbal
• communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of themulti-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effectiveand appropriate relationships with people,
• their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a rolemodel to nursing associatestudents, other learners andhealth care support workers
• as required within theclinical setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community based primary care issues
• Knowledge of primary care networks and collaborative ways of working

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

Durham Dales Health Federation

Address

Unit 51 Innovation Hse, Longfield Rd

South Church Enterprise Park

Bishop Auckland

Durham

DL14 6XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote and champion the rights, values, responsibilities and diversity of people, and act in an open and compassionate way within clear professional boundaries.

Promote and maintain effective communication with people in order to build and sustain positive working relationships with individuals, families and carers, team members and other agencies. This may include accessing translation and interpreting services.

Contribute to the planning, implementation and review of care packages, including implementing specific parts of an individual care plan.

Working autonomously within relevant practice boundaries, under indirect, but not direct, supervision of registered clinicians.

Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, contributing to a range of written documents as appropriate, including reports, referrals and letters. This includes collaboratively working with individuals to complete the Outcome Star and attend training in this tool if required.

Enable people to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan and relapse prevention strategies. This may include enabling people to manage their own domestic and personal resources, housing needs, and enabling people to access learning / training, or work opportunities.

Support individuals in developing and maintaining their identity and personal relationships, including potentially difficult relationships.

Support people with mental health needs to engage with their own health care, in accordance with their care plan.

Act to protect individuals from abuse and harm in line with local and National policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding, Risk Management and Suicide Prevention).

Work proactively with carers and families, identifying carers needs and signposting to appropriate services or agencies.

Proactively develop your knowledge and practice, making use of both clinical and management supervision and available learning opportunities.

Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace

Please see full job Descriptions for all responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 5 vocational qualification (Foundation Degree in Mental Health or Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Training in an allied field such as counselling, mediation or advocacy.
• Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing).

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, taking a positive, non-judgmental approach towards service users, carers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Experience of mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker

Desirable

• Sound understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application.
• Direct military experience or experience of working with veterans and their families/carers etc
• Experience of teaching / training individuals or groups
• Experience of working in a customer care environment, (e.g. an Advice Centre, Telephone Helpline or Advocacy Service)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to form and sustain a trusting relationship with service users/carers
• Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills and ability to communicate both face to face, via email and by telephone
• Written communication skills, with the ability to contribute to written reports, maintain accurate records and interpret relevant clinical information effectively
• IT skills: ability to use email, Microsoft word and basic clinical records databases
• Ability to manage own workload in an effective and timely manner
• Ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the context of the role and service.
• Team-working skills, and ability to function effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate compassionate, recovery-focused care that values diversity and equality
• Enthusiasm for continual professional development and service improvement
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems
• Ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
• Mobile with the facility to move easily across a geographically dispersed, and often rural area with limited access to public transport. This will include attending face-to-face appointments, Trust training and team meetings as required.
• Ability to promote Op Courage at external events as required and on occasional weekends.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Diamond Batch Road, Locking Castle

Western Super Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Dental Officer will provide high-quality clinical care, preventive treatment, and oral health education to children and adults with additional needs, including those with physical, learning, medical, or social vulnerabilities. The role involves working across a variety of community settings, including clinics, domiciliary visits, and outreach programmes, and may involve treatment under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering patient-centred dental care to individuals with complex needs.

• Carrying out assessments, treatment planning, and dental procedures within the scope of NHS primary dental care.

• Supporting the supervision and development of dental nurses and other team members.

• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with NHS documentation and charging procedures.

• Participating in clinical governance activities such as audit, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Engaging in continuing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.

• Promoting a safe, clean, and efficient working environment, and adhering to infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety policies.

• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, external agencies, and hospital services to support integrated care pathways.

• Using dental IT systems (e.g., R4/SoE) and Microsoft Office applications effectively in clinical and administrative tasks.

• Contributing to the development of the service through active involvement in training, mentoring, and service evaluation.

The role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, excellent communication, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, equitable care within a multidisciplinary setting.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Dental qualification recognised by the GDC.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Eligible for/on a performers list
• Evidence of formal teaching

Desirable

• MSc in special care or equivalent
• Certificate in Conscious Sedation
• Membership of professional societies

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of professional area underpinned by theory and expertise.
• Awareness of current national General Dental Services contract and role of a specialist within primary care (Level 2).
• Sound understanding of child/adult protection procedures.
• Comprehensive IT skills (experience using Software of Excellence or similar dental software, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).
• Advanced negotiation and problem solving skills with clients/ carers, staff and other professionals, including effective handling of complaints
• To be able to evaluate the service for best practice and effective working systems.
• Candidates must provide a portfolio to demonstrate: 1) that they are fulfilling the competencies of a Band A Dentist, and 2) performing competencies of a Band A Dentist

Desirable

• Car driver with reliable access to own car for work including outreach
• Management skills training

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate competencies in SCD to a Band A level
• Recent experience in treating patients with complex medical problems .
• Evidence of clinical experience in area of special care dentistry

Desirable

• Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
• Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management . including IHS sedation
• Specific experience in developing SCD services

Other

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Framework outlining Competencies for Band A dentists
• Knowledge of GDC Standards
• Awareness of issues related to EDI

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Across Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich

Bromley

BR3 3QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description to review the duties and responsibilities relating to this job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration-GDC
• Nursing Recognised by the General Dental Council Hospital, National Certificate or N.V.Q. Level 3
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Recognised with the General Dental Council
• Indemnity cover

Desirable

• Post-Certificate qualification,
• Special Care Dental Nursing
• Conscious Sedation
• Radiography
• OHE

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communicator with sympathetic and understanding attitude.
• Team player
• Good organisational skills
• Familiarity with computers
• Knowledge of infection control
• UK Drivers license & access to car for work purposes

Desirable

• Knowledge of work of GDC & Salaried Dental Service and working with Dental Therapists
• Working knowledge of use of Dental Software systems
• Membership of relevant professional associations e.g. BADN

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Dental Nursing Work with range of patients including adults and children
• Experience of General Dental Practice, broad based Community
• Dental Practice or Emergency Dental.

Desirable

• Work with clients requiring good patient skills-particularly anxious children and adults with special needs.
• Work in areas of social exclusion and with multi-ethnic populations

Information Technology

Essential

• Good IT Skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of use of Dental Software Systems

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Beckenham Beacon, Barnard, Garland Road, Lakeside (Abbey Wood). St Paul'sCray

Beckenham Beacon

Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich

BR33QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex patients with/for colleagues/trainees working within the service.
2. To provide clinical care to priority groups, on referral from other members of the service.
3. To provide clinical care from any Bromley Healthcare premises or any other appropriate setting, including domiciliary care, according to the needs of the service.
4. To provide clinical care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia as required.
5. To assist the Clinical Director in the development and provision of an evidence-based service using staff development and the appropriate management of resources.
6. Providing guideline updates in relation to special care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, and providing staff training as required.
7. To lead and deliver clinical audit programmes and participate in waiting list initiatives
8. Assist the Clinical Director of Dental services with any clinical matters relating to special care dentistry and undertake duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Dental qualification recognised by the GDC.
• Current registration on GDC Specialist list
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Eligible for/on a performers list
• Evidence of formal teaching

Desirable

• MSc in special care or equivalent
• Certificate in Conscious Sedation
• Membership of professional societies

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of professional area underpinned by theory and expertise.
• Awareness of current national General Dental Services contract and role of a specialist within primary care (Level 2).
• Sound understanding of child/adult protection procedures.
• Comprehensive IT skills (experience using Software of Excellence or similar dental software, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).
• Advanced negotiation and problem solving skills with clients/ carers, staff and other professionals, including effective handling of complaints
• Range of patient management techniques
• To be able to evaluate the service for best practice and effective working systems.
• Candidates must provide a portfolio to demonstrate: 1) that they are fulfilling the competencies of a Band C Dentist, and 2) performing competencies above and beyond that of a Band B Dentist

Desirable

• Car driver with reliable access to own car for work including outreach
• Management skills training

Experience

Essential

• Specialist in special care with demonstrable experience in GA, IHS and IV sedation
• Can demonstrate competencies in SCD to a specialist level
• Recent experience in treating patients with complex medical problems .
• Evidence of clinical experience in area of special care dentistry
• Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, Evidence of improving service quality through clinical governance

Desirable

• Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
• Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management . including iv sedation
• Specific experience in developing SCD services
• Evidence of experience of management e.g. at Senior Dental Officer level or other appropriate management experience.
• Experience of treatment planning for treatment under general anaesthesia.
• Experience of providing treatment under GA

Other

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Framework outlining Competencies for Band C dentists
• Knowledge of GDC Standards
• Awareness of issues related to EDI

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Across Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich

Bromley

BR3 3QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.

Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.

Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.

Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification.
• Full MRCOG or equivalent.
• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
• Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology practice equivalent to ST6-7 level / Post-CCT
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of obstetrics and gynaecology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
• Sub-Specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Familiar with current structure of National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
• Management course and / or qualification.
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of women's health.
• Able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
• Teaching skills course / 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark hill

Camberwell

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

You will undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multi pathologies. You will use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition with intermittent support.

You will formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of treatment skills, e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, and other alternative options.

You will formulate accurate prognoses and, using a collaborative approach, recommend best course of intervention; developing comprehensive patient centred objectives and plans.

You will assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

You will complete timely and legible notes that are compliant to the Minimum data set established by the CSP.

Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.

You will evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.

You will assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload, to include, when appropriate, manual handling.

Work within hospital clinical guidelines and CSP guidelines and have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.

To be responsible for maintaining accurate, legible and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards of practice.

Supervise assistants record keeping according to professional and physiotherapy standards.

Be responsible and competent in the safe use of all gym equipment and patient appliances and aids used on patient management.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing your own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

Regularly assess and contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of yourself and the team.

Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types

Contribute to and lead evidence-based projects within the service and contribute to improvements to service delivery and clinical practice. Make recommendations for change and when appropriate lead on the implementation of the changes.

Delegate responsibility to colleagues for managing patients with particular conditions and ensure they are responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for these patients.

Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or as part of a team.

Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in.

Be actively involved in professional clinical groups, such as a journal club, CSP clinical interest groups, peer review and other professional development activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience and competence in the assessment, treatment and management of patients within an inpatient physiotherapy service.
• Completion of a comprehensive rotation programme covering major specialities, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, General Medicine, Neurology, Trauma & ITU, Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Intermediate Care.
• Experience contributing to team engagement and collaborative working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, Consultants, colleagues, senior managers, GPs and external agencies.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, evidence-based practice, audit and research, with the ability to share knowledge and support the development of others.
• Understanding of service planning, budget awareness and departmental promotion.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload.
• Knowledge of HIW inspection requirements, clinical governance and regulatory standards.
• Understanding of the challenges facing the healthcare sector and the implications for physiotherapy services.
• Strong IT skills, including electronic record keeping, report writing and professional correspondence.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Basic skills in the provision of manual and
• exercise therapy.
• High level of personal and professional
• credibility.
• Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Reliable, logical and organised.
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trust
• manual handling guidelines.
• Able to work at intense levels on concentration
• during most of the working day.
• Ability to work within a stressful and
• unpredictable environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy BSc Hons Degree,
• HCPC & CSP Membership,
• Completion of student placements in the MSK
• field.

Desirable

• Physiotherapy MSc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Joseph’s Hospital

Address

Harding Avenue

Malpas

Newport

NP20 6ZE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

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

a. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy

b. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

c. Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives

d. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation

e. Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice

f. Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access

g. As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

h. Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

i. Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition

j. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally

k. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

o. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

p. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

q. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

r. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

t. Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

u. Provide travel advice services

v. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

w. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

x. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance

y. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system

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

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Deputy Lead Practice Nurse may be requested to:

a. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning in order to improve patient care

d. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs

e. Support with the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients

f. Support in the coordination of the nursing team rota

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a practice nurse
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously

Desirable

• Experience leading or managing a team
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e. Benchmarking

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Wound Care/removal or sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New Patient Medicals
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Understanding the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Understanding the importance of evidence based practice
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Chaperone procedure
• Women's health
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Team Working
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Ability to Follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Travel Medicine
• Spirometry
• Board Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Experience of Audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Post Graduate Diploma or Degree (Chronic Disease Management)

Desirable

• Mentor or Teaching Qualification
• Family Planning Qualification
• Nurse Prescriber

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

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is suitable for a junior doctor at middle grade level, interested in advancing their training in paediatric emergency medicine and skills in paediatric trauma/simulation/paediatric ambulatory care.

Responsibilities include to provide a service for Child Health, This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

Shared responsibility with the other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.

Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team, Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues

The post-holder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

The post holder would work closely with the Lead for Paediatric Major Trauma, the lead for the Paediatric Emergency Department, all the Major Trauma Consultants, and work closely with the Clinical Lead for Ambulatory Paediatrics and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

1.Qualifications

Essential

• Registrable medical qualification. MRCPCH Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

• MRCPCH. MSc or higher award.

Registration

Essential

• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.

Training and Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate competences expected of a new ST4 level paediatric trainee or above. A minimum of 6 months neonatal experience. APLS or equivalent. Level 3 Safeguarding certificate.

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes. UK experience at middle-grade level. Further paediatric qualifications such as MPH, MSc. A minimum of 1 years' experience in paediatrics in UK.

Administration

Essential

• Experience in day to day organisation of multidisciplinary services.

Audit & quality improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Research

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research. Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of general paediatrics Publication of relevant review articles or case reports Evidence of a Quality Improvement Project.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course / 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were seeking an ACP with a special interest in the management of the typical conditions seen within a UTC, to provide day-to-day clinical leadership support to the teams.

To provide leadership support for the clinicians already working in the service, to advance the care of the presenting patients (in line with our 4 pillars approach).

Were looking for ACPs with a proven track record of working at this level in an urgent care environment and who can support Service Leads and Unit managers in safe care delivery.

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Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with NMC, HCPC, GPhC
• Evidence of previous study at level 6 or 7
• MSc in advanced clinical practice
• Level 7 V300 non-medical prescriber
• Minimum Level 7 module in physical examination and clinical reasoning
• Training and experience at advanced level in paediatric clinical assessment

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• Experienced mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
• Experience of providing leadership

Desirable

• Practical understanding of primary care and community services
• Experience in working in an acute/urgent care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Ripley Hospital

Sandham Lane

Ripley

DE5 3HE