Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manger. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget.

To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.

To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• First / Second Registered Nurse
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area
• Leadership
• Experience of Change Management

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

The County Hospital

Market Street

Herefordshire

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

Maintain Social Work England registration and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct.

Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national.

Ensure that clinical practice is in line with relevant regulatory body Code of Conduct.

Ensure that practice is evidence based and participate in research/audit when required.

Participate in mandatory training and training / education relevant to the post.

Keep abreast of national developments in mental health care.

Liaison & Networking

To develop and maintain close working relationships with existing mental.

health teams, primary care services, Sheffield City Council, and other key stakeholders.

To promote the relevant team through participation in local and national

arena.

Education and Training

Act as mentor to learners, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments, and maintain sign off status.

Participate in training relevant to role.

Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies.

Contribute to audit, research, and evaluation as appropriate.

Service Development

Understand the different ways of working in a Provider Collaborative

Maintain and provide activity information as required within stated timescales.

Contribute towards the development and review of Operational Policies for

the service

Contribute to the team development in relation to training and education.

To lead along with the senior multidisciplinary team in helping to develop the new Frameworks and systems to improve discharge planning and implement outcome measure tools

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Social Worker with relevant professional registration with Social Work England.

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive Knowledge of MHA including Part 2 and Part 3
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of current Social Work practice
• Commitment to enhancing own knowledge and skills through continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Commitment to enhancing own knowledge and skills through continued professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forest Lodge

5 Forest Close

Sheffield

S35 0JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manger. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget.

To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.

To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• First / Second Registered Nurse
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area
• Leadership
• Experience of Change Management

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

The County Hospital

Market Street

Herefordshire

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Consultant Radiologists with all aspects of MDT

e To actively track patients progress through the patient pathway to ensure that care is carried out in a timely fashion on a daily basis and follows escalation and tracking on a PTL (patient tracking too

Specific co-ordination and auctioning of process of cross site referrals to another specialty (internal within the Trust

General co-ordination and action MDT outcomes and recording of progress on RIS.

To facilitate and co-ordinate the administration functions of the multidisciplinary team meetings

To ensure that all patients are identified and discussed at MDT meetings

To ensure patient diagnoses, investigations and management and treatment plans are completed and added to the patients notes electronic clinical reporting database.

To ensure all correspondence, notes, x-rays, results etc. are available for MDT meetings and following the MDT meetings, upload to pro-formas.

To work with key MDT members to identify areas where waiting time targets are not achieved, undertake process mapping to identify bottlenecks

To support wider Clerical Team with on going administration duties

Communicate professionally and effectively with patients/parents/carers, the general public and all internal and external agencies both verbally and nonverbally in a timely manner

To establish effective communications networks with clinicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in development and change to any systems to improve patient journey.

Ensure diplomacy, empathy and confidentiality when dealing with distressed patients/parents/carers.

Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to resolve any issues that may arise, to the mutual benefit of all concerned.

Meet and greet external visitors to the department in a professional and polite manner.

Attend and contribute to departmental meetings, team briefs etc.

Typing of minutes of meetings and general departmental correspondence when required and within locally agreed timescales.

To use clinical systems according to guidelines, monitoring milestones and submitting the required reports in the given format and required times.

To keep comprehensive electronic diary of all team meetings including attendance

Work flexibly to ensure the needs of the service are met at all times

Assist the management team in addressing any complaints within the agreed timescales which may have been received within the Clinical Business Unit.

Exercise judgement and initiative in order to manage the workload effectively and efficiently, taking appropriate action to resolve any issues, liaising with appropriate personnel and seeking guidance from the Line Manager when required.

A high degree of organisational skills required to ensure that data is capturedfor all patients under the care of Radiology

Ensure Clinicians respond and action referrals within locally agreed timescales ensuring a clear audit trail

Ensure a clear audit trail to ensure actions have been dealt with

Have a clear understanding of current Government and locally agreed t targets ensuring key performance indicators are achieved by working in conjunction with the clinical and management teams.

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Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Achieved grade/years experience

Desirable

• NHS Experience

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alderhey Children's Hospital

East Prescott Road

Liverpool

L14 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Service Excellence Provide a friendly, professional, and customerfocused support service across the Tech Bar and Digital Support channels. Assist colleagues in resolving common IT issues, offering clear and jargon free communication throughout. Support regular floorwalking activities to ensure colleagues can access help at point of need. Promote Trust values by acting as a positive and helpful first point of contact.

Technical Support & Escalation Provide firstline resolution of routine incidents such as password resets, account lockouts, minor software issues, and basic hardware faults. Support device setup, configuration tasks, and simple equipment fixes where appropriately trained. Log all incidents accurately within the Sunrise ITSM tool, ensuring clear triage notes. Escalate more complex or unfamiliar technical issues to the Lead Digital Support Engineer or other Digital teams as appropriate. Follow established procedures and technical guidelines to ensure safe and effective resolution of support tasks.

Team Support & Collaboration Work collaboratively with Digital Support Engineers and senior colleagues. Share knowledge and support peers informally to ensure consistent service delivery. Assist in embedding new procedures and quality standards as directed by line management

Incident, Problem & Service Quality Management Prioritise tasks in line with service expectations, escalating when service levels may be at risk. Ensure accurate, timely documentation of all activities, including incident details, actions completed, and any followup required. Identify recurring issues and report them to senior colleagues to support problem management.

Tech Bar Support Provide basic troubleshooting and reassurance to colleages experiencing IT issues when presented to the Tech Bar Support service continuity by helping staff recover quickly from disruptions. Assist in rollout activities such as device swaps, basic configurations, and peripheral setup

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Computer or related qualification at Diploma Level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD).

Desirable

• NHS experience
• CompTIA A+ / Network+
• ITIL Foundation / Awareness

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE

HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER - MATERNITY COVER

37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Responsible to: Ward Sister

Accountable to: Matron

ROLE

To help and assist other members of the multidisciplinary team in creating an atmosphere in which patients and their families are supported and receive the best care possible.

AIMS

1. To respect, empower and work in partnership with others, ensuring the delivery of high quality care.

2. Work independently within your role, planning care alongside registered Nurses.

3. Assist registered nurses in carrying out care.

4. Prioritise care appropriately, observe and report accurately on patients general conditions, ensuring that all information is communicated by taking part in discussion and recording relevant information.

5. Mentor and be a role model to new members of the team.

6. To be part of the team, share the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of patients, and support for families.

7. To maintain a high standard of nursing care, and participate in making improvements to working practice.

8. To help ensure a safe working environment, be aware of the Safety at Work Policy and work within its guidelines. Carry out risk assessments as required.

9. Help promote good working relationships within the team, offering peer support and encouraging supportive practice.

Reviewed 04/06/2020 JMcG

CLINICAL DUTIES

1. Work within the hospice team to promote holistic care of patients and families.

2. Help assess the individual needs of the patient and the family.

3. Be responsible and accountable for own performance and standard of care given.

4. Communicate relevant information to the rest of the team concerning patient and family, respecting confidentiality.

5. Participate in discussion on patient care during ward report and at multidisciplinary team meetings.

6. Be involved in the support of bereaved relatives when appropriate.

7. To work flexibly if required across day therapies and the inpatient unit.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Be aware of clinical developments within your and attend relevant study opportunities.

2. Written appraisal by staff nurse or Ward Sister (minimum once yearly).

3. Use opportunities to consolidate learned skills.

4. Identify specific needs to widen knowledge and experience as appropriate

5. Develop competencies relevant to your role as identified in annual appraisal.

GENERAL

This job description outlines the main elements of the role and is subject to regular review and possible alteration.

St Kentigern Hospice's inpatient unit that provides palliative care to patients with all life limiting illnesses and a day therapies unit that offers enabling support to patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospice OR in any other palliative care setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Warm and compassionate
• Team player
• Non-judgemental

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Kentigern Hospice

Address

Upper Denbigh Road

St Asaph

Denbighshire

LL17 0RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse/ HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Specialist knowledge of theatres procedures / instrumentation acquired though degree or diploma plus experience and further post registration study / experience or management qualification in a related field
• Certificate of Mentorship or clinical supervision and assessor training
• Leadership training

Desirable

• Working towards master's degree or above.

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient and/or extensive experience at band 6 level within Scrub role
• Experience in staff / practice development including undertaking appraisals and Personal development plans.
• Management experience including management of rota, resources, budgets and staff.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good IT/Keyboard skills. Knowledge as a minimum of Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Can demonstrate understanding of Mental Capacity Act/Safeguarding principles applied to the theatre practice 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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We'd be very grateful if you could share this opportunity with colleagues, trainees or anyone who may be interested.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc Undergraduate Physics or equivalent degree
• MSc in Medical Physics, physical science or equivalent
• Membership of profession or scientific organisations
• Completion of route 2 training or the National School of Healthcare Science STP scheme and subsequent registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or for non-UK candidates the certainty of getting registration).

Desirable

• Candidates close to completion of route 2 training or STP are encouraged to apply and will be considered

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good writing skills when writing documentation and procedures
• Good communication skills conveying scientific issues to colleagues and patients.
• Ease of maths calculations.
• Understanding of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a nuclear medicine service
• Good analytical skills for scientific research and development
• Able to understand, use and implement specialist manufacturer supplied software
• Excellent scientific report writing skills, communication and organisational skills
• A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients
• Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Calm disposition and ability to deal with people
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience training and working within a Nuclear Medicine department; working in a patient facing role and with unsealed radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience of using and performing quality assurance on a range of technical equipment such as a SPECT/CT, radionuclide calibrator and gamma counter. Including experience in image processing.
• Experience in the delivery of radionuclide therapy to patients, some of which require lead aprons to be worn and prolonged periods of standing during the delivery of the therapy.

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Service

Velindre Road

Whitchurch, Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ level 3 in administration or equivalent experience or RSA level III or able to demonstrate equivalent skill (proficient and accurate audio typing skills (minimum 60 wpm).

Desirable

• Experience in transcribing audio dictation via digital dictation platform.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Experience working on site in a very busy office (remote working not considered for this role.)

Training, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of customer/patient care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Secretarial experience in a hospital/medical office environment.
• IT experience of using Microsoft Office packages in an onsite busy office environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word - auto text and auto correct and Microsoft Outlook.

Desirable

• Practical experience using the Data Protection Act in a daily basis.
• Knowledge of Patient Centre system.

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to self development
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
• Ability to work quickly and accurately proven by work experience (remote working is not available for this position)

Desirable

• Proven experience of working in a busy office environment, working on site not remotely

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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work with the Frailty team whilst on direct clinical care.
• Attend Frailty team meetings
• Attend service improvement meetings
• Attend UEC governance meetings.
• Support education programme for junior staff in UEC and frailty team.
• Work closely with the Emergency department team.
• Work closely with the Acute medicine team.
• Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and take part in continuing medical education activities, in accordance with any relevant standards for maintaining GMC licence to practice and membership of any relevant professional body.
• Be committed to the concept of lifelong learning and produce and maintain a Personal Development Plan in agreement with yourappraiser.
• Attend relevant local and national activities in order to maintain up to date knowledge and to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements associated with the current processes of certification, investigation (by coroners) and registration.
• Participate in any relevant governance activities relating to the scrutiny of deaths.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered medical qualification. MRCP or equivalent.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD).
• Name on Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine
• Within 6 months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview.

Training & Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine and interest in obtaining further qualifications in post.

Desirable

• Experience in front door Geriatrics Medicine and admission avoidance.

Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise

Essential

• Experience in and knowledge of Geriatric Medicine.
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit

Desirable

• Wide experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine and interest in obtaining further qualifications in post.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Experience in front door Geriatrics Medicine and admission avoidance.

Leadership/Management Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualification.

Academic Achievements (including research and publications)

Desirable

• Publication of original research papers
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
• Experience of clinical research
• Experience of recruitment to CRN studies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Processing and management of patient clinical records

meeting note taking

management of emails and telephone enquiries

data collection and audit

(please read job description and person specification for further details)

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• good standard of general education
• IT skills equivalent to RSA3 or NVQ3

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within administration

Desirable

• Proven experience of working within administration for the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/computer skills
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills verbally and in writing, based on fluency in English language

Desirable

• Knowledge of trust IT systems i.e Paris, Mobius, System one, datix

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit, The Linden Centre

Puddingwood Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

please see attached job description document for a detailed summary of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience with adult caseload
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including sensitivity, observation, listening and empathy skills
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Desirable

• Completion of RCSLT dysphagia competencies
• Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to all caseloads.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to dementia and other acquired and progressive neurological and non-neurological swallowing disorders in adults.
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate excellent written and spoken English
• At least 1 years' experience work!ing with an adult caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including sensitivity, observation, listening and empathy skills
• Ability to prioritise workload demands

Desirable

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Good team working skills
• Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative

Personal qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
• good verbal and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supporting more junior colleagues/students

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harland Centre

Balmoral Road

Westcliff on sea

SS0 7DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered general nurse
• oCurrent (or pending) NMC registration

Desirable

• oUndertaking or completed further academic study
• oRelevant specialist course
• oMentorship qualification

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Essential

• oEffective communication skills (written and verbal)
• oComputer literate
• oTime management and delegation skills
• oGood interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/ stressful situations

Desirable

• oAble to train and supervise junior staff

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oEffective working with multidisciplinary teams
• oAware of current professional nursing issues

Desirable

• oPost registration Acute experience
• oExperience of caring for elderly patients with dementia

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham St, Slough

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide consultant psychiatric input to the Early Intervention Service, supporting people experiencing early psychosis or at-risk mental states. Responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, formulation, treatment planning, prescribing, risk assessment and management, multidisciplinary team working, care planning and liaison with families, carers and partner agencies. They will provide senior clinical advice and leadership to support safe, recovery-focused and person-centred care, including effective transitions between services and pathways.

The academic component will involve supporting translational research through the Mental Health Mission Midlands Translational Centre, including study delivery, recruitment, research governance, dissemination, publications, service evaluation, audit and future grant development. The post holder will work with NHS, university, industry and wider partner organisations to promote a strong research culture, increase access to innovative studies and embed evidence into routine practice.

The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, teaching and supervision, and will support the development of research-active clinical teams. This will include encouraging recruitment to studies, supporting innovation and dissemination, contributing to academic outputs and helping generate evidence that informs service improvement, future care pathways and national practice.

Person Specification

Scoring

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• PhD
• Obtained inclusion on the Specialist Register; or within six months of the award of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry, or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register
• Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development.
• Substantial experience of psychiatry, including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably in a community setting
• Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
• Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level. The ability to nurture the careers of junior team members.
• Commitment to clinical audit within multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of translational research in mental health research
• Experience of submitting grant applications and evidence of successful grant funding
• Record of scientific publication appropriate for career stage.
• Leadership, management and influencing skills
• High-level communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team.
• A strong and dedicated vision that fosters innovation.
• Demonstrable interest in the provision of gender sensitive mental health service
• Willingness to be involved in management of service.
• Able to participate in Consultant on-call rota.
• Able to travel

Desirable

• Broad clinical training including both inpatient and community service
• Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement in service delivery
• Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project
• Completed clinically relevant audit projects
• High quality research publications
• Evidence of external research funding

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maple Leaf Centre

2-4 Maple Leaf Drive

Birmingham

B37 7JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As one of the regions largest NHS organisations, we care for more than 370,000 people locally and provide specialist services to around 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria. Every role plays a vital part in ensuring patients and families receive the safe, compassionate and high-quality care they deserve.

At the heart of this role is people. We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting and inspiring teams, helping colleagues reach their full potential and creating a positive culture where everyone feels valued, empowered and able to thrive. You will be a visible and approachable leader, providing guidance, coaching and support while helping teams navigate change with confidence.

You'll work closely with colleagues across maternity, nursing, allied health professions and the wider multidisciplinary team to drive improvement and innovation. Together, you'll help shape services that are safe, compassionate and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.

This role also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting developments within Womens Health, including our Maternity and Neonatal Transformation Programme, workforce development initiatives and quality improvement priorities. You'll play a key role in turning ideas into action, supporting staff engagement, improving patient experience and ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding care.

Whether you're looking to broaden your leadership experience or take the next step on your journey towards a future Head of Midwifery role, this position offers the chance to learn, grow and make a lasting impact while working with a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of recent operational management of large diverse teams
• Proven track record of integration of multiple projects across a large organisation
• Excellent project management skills.
• Full understanding of what good governance constitutes and its application to practice.
• Significant recent management experience at Band 8a or above of a midwifery/nursing team or service
• Experience of successfully managing staff engagement and leading change
• Experience of working within a senior management team
• Experience of leading service change
• Proven ability to manage resources effectively
• Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Teaching qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education at Masters' module level or equivalent.
• Member of relevant professional body
• Honours Degree or equivalent
• Leadership qualification/certificate

Desirable

• Master's Degree
• Registered Nurse (dual qualification)
• Post-graduate leadership programme
• Coaching 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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinating the delivery of the Trust Risk Management Strategy across the Division - maintaining compliance with clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Coordinating and completing investigations into incident reports, managing investigation processes, and report collation in collaboration with clinical teams.

Coordinating and supporting the leadership of the clinical governance agenda and line management of the clinical governance and risk facilitation team.

Collating and approving Specialty and Divisional assurance reports and action plans.

Supporting clinical governance risk monthly dashboard compliance and responding to reduced compliance.

Coordinating and disseminating learning from incidents, risk assessments, complaints, and claims, ensuring actions are followed up and robustly completed with audit assurance.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experience relating to the role
• Relevant experience in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to Band 6 Programme; or Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management)
• Teaching / Assessing Qualification
• Qualification in Risk Management or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience and success in supporting and delivering the clinical governance agenda including experience in risk management.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments
• Experience of completing investigations and understanding of PSIRF application to learning from incidents.
• Knowledge and experience in action plan progression
• Experience of management and leadership within healthcare
• Significant post midwifery registration experience
• An awareness, knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Knowledge of Databases, MS Word and Excel
• Experience in writing reports
• Experience in working with incident reporting systems
• Experience of training and educating staff
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and contributing to the local risk register
• Experience in dealing with sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
• Experience in working with a broad range of staff

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of the 'Perinatal Mortality Review Tool' (PMRT) collaboration led by MBRRACE
• Knowledge and experience of the Clinical Negligence Scheme (CNST)
• Ability to analyse clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
• Datix experience
• Experience of organising meetings and taking minute/notes
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role CQC

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Unit, Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR9 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide good quality personalized care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
• Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching eg: Urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs, blood sugars
• Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan
• Undertake clinical duties relevant to clinical area following achievement of competencies.
• Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
• Maintain and develop own competence
• Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then Report the outcome to line manager
• Record keeping

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English grade 4-9 or grade C or above OR level 2 functional skills in maths and level 2 functional skills in English
• BNCS or NVQ 2/Internal Level 2 training programme in Health and Social Care(must include work-based assessments)
• Must be willing to undertake and complete Trust internal Level 3 training programme course asap

Desirable

• Level 3 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 3

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an acute health care or related setting
• Understanding of health and safety issues within healthcare
• Understanding of concept and application of confidentiality
• Understanding of the role of a senior HCA

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for the leadership, coordination and delivery of complex transformation programmes within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative.

The role will include responsibility for programme planning, governance, assurance, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement and delivery of agreed programme objectives. The postholder will work with senior leaders across provider organisations, the ICB, clinical networks, commissioners, NHSE and other partners to support the successful implementation of transformation and reconfiguration programmes.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Lead the planning, management and delivery of one or more large-scale transformation programmes.
• Develop and maintain clear programme documentation, including programme plans, project initiation documents, risk registers, benefits plans, milestone trackers, governance reports and decision logs.
• Ensure programmes are delivered to agreed timescales, within agreed budgets and in line with programme governance arrangements.
• Support the development of strategic and business case documentation, including options appraisals, implementation plans and cases for change.
• Analyse and interpret highly complex information, including clinical, operational, financial, workforce, performance and consultation-related information.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans and operational milestones.
• Identify programme risks, issues and interdependencies, escalating and resolving these where appropriate.
• Support senior responsible officers, clinical leads and executive leads in discharging their programme responsibilities.
• Develop strong working relationships with clinical, operational, corporate and managerial colleagues across the system.
• Represent the Provider Collaborative at relevant programme boards, clinical forums, stakeholder meetings and wider system groups.
• Present complex information clearly and confidently to senior audiences, supporting effective decision-making.
• Use negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills to secure engagement and commitment from a wide range of stakeholders.
• Lead and support programme team members, including line management, appraisal, development and deployment of resources.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative and improvement-focused working culture.
• Champion the interests of patients and the public, ensuring that transformation programmes support improved outcomes, access and quality of care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, guidance, protocols and programme management approaches to support effective delivery.
• Work with finance, workforce, communications, PMO and partner organisation colleagues to ensure programmes are planned and delivered effectively.
• Ensure that benefits, milestones, risks and interdependencies are reported clearly through the relevant governance routes.

The postholder will be required to work with significant autonomy, exercise sound professional judgement, and manage a demanding and dynamic portfolio of work. The role requires resilience, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and extensive experience of leading major change within a health and care environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good overall educational preparation
• Postgraduate/doctorate-level qualification or significant equivalent management experience
• Formal high-level project-management qualification, or equivalent experience in programme delivery or a PMO-type role
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Formal leadership qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable, recent senior-management experience in a healthcare organisation
• Wide-ranging experience of leading major change initiatives through to successful delivery against quality, cost and timescale requirements
• Considerable experience of managing significant change and developing services in difficult or sensitive environments involving conflict
• Recognised expertise in clinical transformation and improvement of clinical services
• Knowledge of the policy context relevant to the commissioning and provision of clinical services
• Experience of working within provider collaboratives
• At least five years' experience of working within an NHS transformation PMO

Desirable

• Knowledge of the latest national Provider Collaborative and system-reform policy agenda
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge and experience across relevant areas, including finance, people management and programme management

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Preston Business Centre

Preston

PR2 8DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To supervise and work closely with the pharmacy stores team to ensure accurate and efficient receipt of medicines.
• Carry out routine tasks including, stock top-ups, supply and distribution to wards and departments in accordance with policies and procedures under supervision of technicians and pharmacists.
• Undertake Pharmacy Assistant duties as required to meet the needs of the service.
• Undertake related filing.
• Assist technical and professional staff in undertaking audit and review of systems.
• Participate in training new assistants and students.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Experience of working with the public
• Knowledge and experience of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)of working with the public

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services (or Equivalent) as recognized by the GPHC

Desirable

• Hospital/ Community Pharmacy experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to take instructions from more senior members of staff
• Able to recognise pharmaceutical names
• Able to keep accurate records
• Uses initiative to problem solve but understands limits of responsibility
• Able to resolve simple problems
• Able to focus on the job in hand
• Able to work as part of a team
• Accurate and dexterous
• Participation in the training of others
• Able to read and comprehend written instructions
• Good verbal communication - face to face
• Good verbal communication - telephone
• Good written communication

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Mature and professional approach
• Punctual
• Honest/trustworthy

Desirable

• Well-mannered and friendly
• Flexible
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Ability to attend regularly
• Able to undertake weekend and Bank holiday working on a rota basis

Desirable

• Tidy and clean appearance

Trust Values

Essential

• Effective Open Communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Demonstrate an approachable, courteous, efficient appointment service to all health care professionals, patients, carers, relatives and visitors.
• Maintain good communication skills when dealing with colleagues, patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals, utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal and electronic.
• Constructively manage barriers to effective communication.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and Trust Policies.
• Respond to external and internal queries from staff, patients and others and refer on to the appropriate person.
• Communicate with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilising a variety of communication methods including non-verbal, verbal and electronic.
• Perform an ambassadorial role, representing the Trust at a front of house reception service acting in a professional, courteous and customer-focused manner at all times.
• Organise incoming and outgoing post, referring enquires to appropriate person as necessary.
• Type letters or other correspondence.
• File reports and results.
• Ensure any changes to patient demographic details are updated immediately on the Electronic Patient Record system.
• Maintain the integrity of data/information using agreed procedure. Maintain a high standard of patient care, ensuring that up to date information is available regarding activity within all departments so that queries can be answered promptly and accurately.
• Deal with any problems/queries in a consistent and timely manner, ensuring that all relevant information is provided to assist in a quick resolution to any problem.
• Escalate any major issues to the Supervisor/Manager as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Good standard of education
• IT qualification or related experience

Desirable

• English language and Maths GCSE level C or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working well as part of a team
• Aware of importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Understanding of diversity and equality issues particularly relating to minority communities

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Public Sector experience, including direct customer contact
• Previous experience of working on reception
• Previous experience of working in a busy appointments environment
• Knowledge of health and safety and security issues of self and others

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston & Chorley

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• You will be responsible for leading the delivery of our Therapy Services alongside your Therapy Lead colleagues.
• To lead the therapy teams ensuring all members are practicing effectively within agreed standards and competency frameworks.
• To work closely alongside the senior therapy leadership team to provide cohesive and efficient therapy services.
• To implement innovative models of service delivery in partnership with key stakeholders and community partners utilising continuous Improvement methodology.
• To actively participate in meetings in regard to a number of aspects of service delivery and professional support.
• To provide regular supervision to clinical lead therapists.
• To ensure the service meets local and national standards as well as clinical governance requirements.
• To identify professional and operational issues that need to be addressed at a strategic level.
• To successfully use advanced communication and change management skills to implement changes in work structure.
• To support learning and development opportunities for therapists and therapy assistants to support service delivery and provide professional development opportunities.
• To ensure that professional, departmental and trust standards, policies and procedures are adhered to.

Interested?

For more details regarding the role please do not hesitate to get in contact with one of our Heads of Service:

Jo [email protected] Head of Physiotherapy

Anne Tucker [email protected] Head of Occupational Therapy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Post graduate training, level 7 study.
• Leadership/Management training
• Recent relevant Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Member of professional body
• Masters qualification attained
• Project management experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant and varied experience in Leadership
• Significant and varied experience in clinical governance and application to practice and service delivery
• Significant and varied experience in workforce management including: recruitment and selection, staff development and performance management
• Significant and varied experience in leading audit activity
• Significant and varied experience in implementing national, local and professional health service agendas
• Significant and varied experience in clinical settings

Desirable

• Experience working in a therapy setting
• Integrated clinical working
• Multi-professional team leadership
• Knowledge of budgetary management
• Participation in business planning/ contribution to business case development
• Participation in strategic workforce planning
• Knowledge of commissioning and procurement processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Undertake radiographic duties across 3 sites within Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust, ensuringhigh standards of image quality and patient care at all times.

• Comply with the current MHRA guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times within the MR controlled area.

• Manage the workflow in the area you are working in including out-patients, in-patients, and patients from the emergency department.

• Report equipment failures and incidents according to Trust policy

• Participate in audits for the department ensuring excellent clinical governance in all aspects of patient care.

• Comply with Trust policies and procedures to ensure a safe effective environment and service for all.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in line with information governance good practice.

• Support and teach others within the department.

• Participate in on call rota.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience in cross-sectional imaging
• Involvement with QA.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Experience of audit.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Desirable

• Experience of MR advanced neurotechniques as applicable to role
• Experience of paediatric Imaging
• Knowledge of MHRA 2008.
• NHS experience

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC Registered
• Substantial post qualification experience

Desirable

• Attendance at study days/conferences

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Record date and time & sort all relevant specimens coming into Pathology.
• Check that the correct specimen, collected under appropriate conditions has been supplied for investigations requested.
• Ensure urgent samples fast tracked through system
• Check sample and request form meet minimum data set requirements.
• Use computer accurately to input patient demographics using the Laboratory Information Management system.
• Learn and retain a good knowledge of Consultant/GP/Location and test codes.
• Correctly label samples with computer generated labels.
• Uses PC to find requested result enquiry information using agreed formats and procedures.
• Correctly and safely prepare, use and disinfect equipment e.g. centrifuge.
• Perform day to day maintenance & load, unload and top up of the consumables on analysers as appropriate
• Identify problems on mechanical systems, perform simple repairs, notify appropriate individual or call engineer if necessary

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of busy team
• General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues
• Understands the need for confidentiality
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Previous Data Processing experience
• Previous Pathology Laboratory Experience

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard, or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 Clinical Support
• RSA II

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of patient care, supporting the clinical team with day-to-day tasks.

Conduct health checks and routine measurements as directed by healthcare professionals.

Collaborate with the proactive care team to identify and implement preventive care measures.

Support patients in managing their health conditions through education and guidance.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant qualification as a Health Care Assistant working in general practice care certificate

Desirable

• Phlebotomy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chiswick Medical Practice

Address

95 Burlington Lane

Chiswick

London

W4 3ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Essential for the role
• Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)

Desirable

• The following experience would be beneficial
• Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Heath House Lane

Stapleton

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)