Job description

Job responsibilities

• Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
• Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
• Flexibility required
• Cleaning experience essential
• Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
• Cleaning to high standards
• Adhering to polices and produces
• Overtime is also regularly available

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Previous Domestic experience

Desirable

• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Daily commination with theatres teams to ensure that instrument needs for surgery are available for use in a timely manner.

Arrange for instruments to be transferred as required between hospitals across Liverpool University Hospital sites and returned following use.

Daily liaison with sterile services to identify and prioritise equipment for next day use known as Fast-tracking.

Receive, record and manage loan instruments both into the trust in a timely manner and also to arrange for these to be returned safely and in a timely manner back to the loner company following use while maintain record of all Loan instrument use for cost and quality analysis.

Manage all instrument repairs to ensure that instruments which are broken, require sharpening or need replacing are done so swiftly to that these instruments are always available for use.

Carryout expiry date checks on all instruments and return out of fate items when expired for reprocessing.

Maintain storage areas for sterile instruments as per trust requirements in line with regulatory and infection control requirements.

Refer to full job description and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in a relevant healthcare science NVQ Level 2, pertaining to instrument or theatre support worker coordination, procurement or relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the implementation of Manual Handling regulations, PPE, COSHH and completion of risk assessments.

Desirable

• Understanding of regulatory requirements such for medical devices, MDA/ MHRA and Department of Health CJD requirements

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a Theatre, Hospital Procurement or SSD environment in a recognised Band 2 or equivalent support role. Knowledge and understanding of instruments and clinical demands essential to role
• Excellent technical and communications skills and the ability to inspire motivate and lead staff.
• Ability to provide clear and precise detailed explanations on the essential quality and safety requirements for the handling and storage and ordering of surgical instruments form service providers and expertise in the use of instrument Tracking & Traceability systems.

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with both undertaking internal quality audits and author and present reports to management on effective solutions on best management of instrument assets.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the operation of "Permit to Work" systems pertaining to device decontamination equipment.
• Provide a detailed knowledge of the actions and limitations within SSD for the reprocessing of instruments and the complexities and timescales involved.
• Be fully conversant with the Department of Health requirements for the processes to minimise the spread of Prions such as CJD with regards to endoscope decontamination.
• Have a detailed understanding of Department of Health, Health Building Notes for the storage of sterile goods in the preoperative environment.

Desirable

• Ability to review technical data from instrument manufacturers, against specified and pre agreed parameters set by the trust for reprocessing requirements.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan and set objectives to maximise instrument utilisation and efficiency delivered through exceptional communication with both theatre management and clinicians alike.

Desirable

• Ability to come up with effective and innovation to changes in responses to clinical need in line with current regulations.

Other

Essential

• Be flexible to meet the needs of the service and staff. Manage own time effectively as needed. Working on own initiative and drive. Self-motivating and has a positive can do attitude. Creative thinker and inspirational role model and as part of a Team
• Has own driving licence or ability to access transport easily. Ability to work across different Trust sites as needed and when required to drive Trust transport.
• Lead by example at all times. Work in a manner which always demonstrates safety to self, other staff, visitors and patients.
• Working within a strict quality driven governance framework to national objectives and department of Health requirements

Desirable

• Responsive to change and positively review and adept to new technology or methods 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.

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Sterile Services

East Road, Broadgreen Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a localised catering service observing health, safety and hygiene procedures and maintaining high standards in all aspects.
• To deliver good principles of customer care ensuring helpfulness, awareness and compassion to patients, visitors, staff and colleagues.
• Regeneration of chilled/frozen food and preparation of sauces.
• Preparation of patient meal trays.
• Plating and service of cold and hot food items with meal delivery to patients, including service of condiments.
• Probing and recording food temperatures. Recording of equipment temperatures.
• Beverage service to patients. Washing and refilling of patients water jugs and beakers.
• To take the patient orders and communicate the requirements to the catering department.
• Clearing of meal trays, crockery and cutlery for all food areas.
• Collection, segregation and disposal of catering waste materials.
• Cleaning duties within the kitchen and other associated areas in accordance with departmental cleaning schedules to include equipment, work surfaces crockery and cutlery.
• Ordering and receipt of goods from the main catering production unit in accordance with the agreed stock requirements ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Completion of catering department procedural paperwork such as temperature checks and monitoring.
• To undertake training as required to fulfil this role and any further training which will enhance both personal effectiveness and also the delivery of high standards of service.
• To work co-operatively with colleagues as part of the team and perform additional duties as and when directed by the catering supervisor

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous catering experience at a supervisory level
• Previous Industrial Catering experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why food hygiene is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge
• Knowledge of Cash handling and till systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Basic data inputting either manually or using a computer/tablet
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisation skills

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work flexibly and at other sites when required.
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• ILM certificate NVQ 3 in catering subject/equivalent

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to operate Instrument Washer Disinfectors, Sterilisers and undertake manual Handling duties and the use of IT bar code and scanning and labelling systems and scanning of medical instruments sets through all stages of production. All training provided.

safe efficient practices for Decontamination, Instrument assembly & Sterilisation of Instruments & equipment within predefined Quality Standards.

Ensuring that operational Activities fully comply with all Health & Safety procedures & guidelines.

Utilise & share knowledge.

Flexibility to drive Department Vehicles.

Please refer to Full Job Description for Roles & Responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Decontamination and or Sterile Services or equivalent. or 2. Undertake and successfully pass the required qualification within 2 years of employment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a medical device's decontamination environment or GMP cleanroom such as (aseptic, medical device production, pharmacy or other quality driven production environment)
• Excellent technical and communications skills and the ability to inspire motivate and lead staf
• Experience in dealing with both undertaking internal quality audits

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to review and understand technical data from equipment against specified and pre agreed parameters.
• Possess an understanding of safety requirements and controls in this or similar environment. and experience of following procedures and other work instructions
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of working and maintaining an environmentally controlled cleanroom environment and the relative standards including monitoring and testing of these areas.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of the Department of Health requirements for the processes to minimise the spread of Prions such as CJD and other infections cases with regards to instrument decontamination.

Other

Essential

• Be flexible to meet the needs of the service and staff. Manage own time effectively as needed. Directed by SOP's. Self-motivating and has a positive can-do attitude. Creative thinker and inspirational role model.
• Working within a strict quality driven governance framework to national objectives and department of Health requirements

Desirable

• To demonstrate examples in response to change and positively review and adept to new technology or methods 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.

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

East Road

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for analysing and abstracting complex patient clinical records and applying clinical coding rules and conventions.

Inputting clinical coded data onto the Patient Administration System (PAS) for inpatient, day case and outpatient attendances within the timescales agreed between the Trust and user organisations.

To assist the Clinical Coding & Data Quality Manager in actively monitoring the completeness and timeliness of coding reporting within the strict monthly deadlines, raising any problems, including any backlogs, and their causes to the relevant divisional manager and any senior clinicians concerned.

To attend internal and external meetings, events, and training as and when required and participate in and organise clinical coding workshops, awareness sessions and roadshows for all levels of staff.

Attend multidisciplinary meetings to promote a thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical coding and its rules and conventions and raise awareness of the importance of complete, accurate and timely datato all levels of staff within the Trust.

To lead the development, implementation, promotion and maintenance of local policy and guidance agreements that relate to clinical coding issues within the divisions. Ensure that all local staff adhere to policy agreements and that they are reviewed regularly and stored in a logical fashion.

To assist in the induction, training and mentorship of all staff involved in clinical coding.

To be aware of the reporting requirements of the divisions and provide regular feedback on coding, where it affects these areas, as well as specialist advice on the interpretation of diagnosis and procedures.

To facilitate the data recall process by being the point of contact for providing details of codes used for specific diagnostic conditions and operative procedures for clinicians, service managers and information staff.

To communicate effectively with non-clinical staff, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and managers both internal and external to the trust on coding issues. Attend multidisciplinary meetings, which require clinical coding input, providing regular feedback on coding issues to divisional management and ward staff.

To participate in regular training to ensure that coding/leadership skills are continually being broadened and updated, by attending specialty workshops and in-house training as outlined in a personal development plan. Be responsible for maintaining their own portfolio of evidence.

To assist the Trust in maintaining a high data quality standard by raising queries regarding anomalies found in the recording of data held on the PAS with the appropriate staff. Any unresolved problems should be discussed with the Clinical Coding Manage

The post holders work will be carried out within the framework of both Trust and Digital Services policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ACC qualification

Desirable

• Supervisory Management Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years continuous experience as a Clinical Coder
• Experience in supporting staff new to the coding process

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of the Clinical Coding process including the purpose and uses of coded data, NHSE clinical coding standards
• Knowledge of PAS systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office and email systems (including Outlook/Groupwise)
• Understanding of Healthcare Resource Groups - how they are assigned and used
• Understanding of Financial Flows and why Clinical Coding is crucial to its success
• Understanding of the Clinical Coding elements of Data Quality Indicator scores
• Ability to prioritise and delegate work in accordance with Business needs

Desirable

• Experience coding obstetrics, gynaecology, and neonatal specialties
• Evidence of ongoing professional development e.g. attendance at specialist coding workshops
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff to achieve Trust Targets

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details

Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.

Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.

The recording of a patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.

Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

The recording of patients dietary intake when indicated in the patients plan of care.

Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.

Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.

Removal of cannulae, catheters and nasogastric tubes

Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care)

Naso-gastric/PEG feeding once the tube has been passed and checked by a registered professional

Prepare and maintain environment for clinical treatments and investigations

Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery

Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested

Chaperoning and escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.

Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.

General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include:

• 1. Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate
  2. Oxygen saturation monitoring
  3. Recording of peak flow
• Undertake blood glucose monitoring, venepuncture and/or cannulation upon the direction of the registered nurse
• Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the Registered Nurse responsible for the patient at the time.
• Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
• Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking
• Provide a verbal handover of the patients care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3

Knowledge

Essential

• Reputation for high standard of patient care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Basic Computer Skills

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Mental Health Nursing or Registered Mental Health Nurse currently registered with NMC.
• Practice assessor/supervisor.
• Post registration, specialist training relevant to specialty.
• Access to a car and a full driving licence

Desirable

• Qualified - Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working and supporting patients and families, managing difficult and challenging mental health conditions including behavioural and psychological side effects of dementia, and patients who are nearing end of life.
• Experienced in mental health assessment.
• Experienced in developing care plans, delivering care and clinical interventions.
• Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working.
• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, instruct and direct others; work is managed, not supervised.
• Experience in dealing with managing emotional issues.
• Clinically competent at Band 6 level.
• Experience of teaching, training, supervising and assessing skills.
• Treat patients with dignity, compassion and respect always.
• Be non-judgemental and inclusive, respecting diversity in background, culture and beliefs.
• Working with patients in their own homes and care / nursing home environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to receive and provide complex information which may be sensitive / contentious, where negotiation may be required and there could be barriers to understanding.
• Assess, develop and implement care plans and respond to deterioration in mental health or increased risk.
• Using judgement when assessing and evaluating mental health conditions and progress.
• Work as part of a team and support the development of others.
• Patient Advocacy skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Manual Handling knowledge and skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work situation.
• Understanding of the health needs of people in their care and health promotion.
• Awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area.
• Understanding of a range of clinical approaches.
• Requirement to work in or manage unpleasant working conditions / environments e.g. body fluids

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and Person Specification for details of main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional SaLT qualification
• Member of RCSLT
• HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Completed RCSLT NQP competencies
• Previously working in a health MDT

Desirable

• Previously worked as a SaLT within an Autism service
• Previously worked as a SaLT in mental health

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of the relationships/interactions between Autism - Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Mental Illness

Desirable

• Awareness of a range of specialist assessment tools

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's Hospital

135 Shooters Hill

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage and maintain a caseload of clients throughout their chosen lifestyle intervention.

Develop individual, evidence-based, tailored support plans based on assessed needs. These plans will include individual and group-based interventions, signposting, and referrals to other health, community, and voluntary services.

Work with clients to set SMART goals using evidence-based knowledge, NICE, and NHS guidelines.

When delivering nutrition/weight management sessions, you will be responsible for taking weights and waist measurements in a compassionate and confidential manner for clients who wish to monitor their progress.

Contribute to the service's monitoring and evaluation, including completing the required data set. This will include following up withclients who do not engage with support and identifying cohorts with multiple risk factors and thosemost at risk.

Ensure that patient-related documentation is entered into electronic health records with high accuracy and completeness.

Work with managers and IT support to maintain data quality and improve data collection where necessary.

Assist managers and clinicians in achieving contracted targets by ensuring data is entered accurately and promptly.

To manage one's own time and priorities when providing service.

To undertake any other reasonable tasks determined by managers and Connect team colleagues.

To ensure that the confidentiality of staff, patients, and carers is maintained in line with the organisation's policy.

To support safe and effective team practices.

To work closely with team members to provide a flexible service and be willing to assist other staff as and when required.

Attend community and promotional events to talk about the service as required.

Effectively communicate work capacity and pressures within the team and ensure the smooth running of administrative provision. Raising with the line manager any barriers to safe and effective working.

To attend all mandatory training courses required and comply with health and safety regulations as part of personal development, e.g., systems training, fire awareness training, Personal Development Reviews (PDR/Appraisals)

Responsible for the designing/ uploading and staffing rotas for the Weight Management and Nutrition team.

Work as part of the wider Team to offer support in effectively delivering the Rotherham Healthwave

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in managing highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Caring and compassionate nature, with the ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, and compassion to service users.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work under limited supervision but willing to access support and escalate issues, as necessary.
• Ability to travel between sites, with own transport and hold a full UKlicence

Desirable

• A basic understanding of common mental health problems
• Knowledge of behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Experience providing help, support, and/or counselling on a one-to-one or group basis
• Working knowledge of electronic health records systems, particularly using SystmOne
• Qualification in health and wellbeing or health coaching
• Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequalities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.

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

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Valley Health Centre

Saville Street

Rotherham

S65 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the requirements of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Proven and significant leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus
• further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Significant evidence of continued professional development
• Significant management experience at senior level in the NHS or other public healthcare related industry
• Proven Board level experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a politically
• sensitive and complex environment
• Proven record in transferring processes and roles between locations.
• Commissioning expertise in healthcare environment
• Significant experience and understanding of proven implementation of project management methodologies
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Education sector knowledge
• Experience and/or understanding of the Health Economy
• Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on
• engagement
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between different health and social care bodies including individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Commercial expertise
• Awareness of relevant public and private sector business management best practice
• Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
• Strong external communications skills in a politically sensitive environment and experience in handling media
• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of
• stakeholders as required
• Extensive experience of delivering presentations to large groups of
• stakeholders in often pressured and politically sensitive environments
• Ability to analyse highly complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
• Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate initiatives
• Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Ability to provide informative reporting on finances and impact to Board management
• Experience of project and programme management techniques and tools such as Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects
• High level critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
• Ability to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support innovation initiatives

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working
• to tight and often changing timescales
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
• Experience in leading a major change initiative with entrepreneurialism in a challenging organisational environment
• Experience of creating a new team and motivating and inspiring colleagues to work together to achieve a common objective
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Ability to work effectively between strategic and operational activities where required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
• Determination, perseverance, and resilience
• Flexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment

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

NHS Dorset

Address

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Use of judgment to ensure that patients with no prior appointment who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.
• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required.
• Ensuring new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately.
• Enter requests for home visits into the computer.
• Action repeat prescription requests.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private work (non-General Medical Services).
• Retrieve and re-file records as required.
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc. are filed electronically promptly and in correct patient record.
• Opening and closing premises.
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners, Practice Manager or Operations Manager.

Applicants must be able to adhere to strict confidentiality, GDPR, Equality & Diversity and Quality guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate, good communication skills, good telephone manner, able to prioritise work, keyboard and computer skills, ability to adapt to changing circumstances, previous receptionist experience, customer service, computer experience, general office procedures, customer care filing systems (paper & electronic), works well in a team, works well under pressure, friendly, kind and caring.
• Good general standard of education to include Maths & English qualifications. Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP Practice and use of SystmOne.
• Ability to touch type, hospital or other medical environment experience, medical terminology, patient information 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Stapenhill Medical Centre

Address

Fyfield Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE15 9QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

The General Practice Assistant will support GPs and the wider practice team by undertaking a combination of routine administrative and appropriately delegated clinical tasks.

The role is designed to reduce avoidable workload for clinicians, improve the flow of day-to-day work and help ensure patients receive timely, accurate and well-coordinated care.

The postholder will be employed by East Kennet Primary Care Network (PCN) and will work primarily at Old School House Surgery, Great Bedwyn.

The full scope of the role is set out in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which applicants should read carefully before applying.

The postholder will work closely with GPs, nurses, administrative staff and other members of the practice team.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Reviewing clinical correspondence and recording relevant information accurately within the patient record
• Supporting clinical coding, patient recalls, registers and follow-up processes
• Completing routine factual sections of forms for GP review and signature
• Assisting clinicians with patient-related administrative tasks and agreed communications
• Supporting long-term condition review preparation and follow-up activity
• Undertaking basic clinical observations and procedures, such as blood pressure measurement, urine testing, ECG recording and phlebotomy, once trained and assessed as competent
• Liaising with patients, carers, healthcare professionals and other services
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential patient records
• Recognising when a matter requires clinical judgement and escalating it to the appropriate clinician

This is a developing role, and the balance of duties may change over time in response to practice needs, service priorities and the postholders training and competencies.

The postholder will:

• Work within agreed practice policies, protocols and professional boundaries
• Undertake only those clinical duties for which they have received appropriate training and competency assessment
• Seek advice or escalate concerns where information is unclear or falls outside the scope of the role
• Participate in supervision, training, appraisal and ongoing professional development
• Manage their workload effectively and communicate competing priorities
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues across the practice and East Kennet PCN

The postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, staff and the business of the practice.

All information must be handled in accordance with:

• UK data protection legislation
• NHS information governance requirements
• Practice and PCN confidentiality policies
• Relevant records management and data-sharing procedures

Confidential information must only be accessed, used or shared where there is a lawful and legitimate reason to do so.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Support the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk
• Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check appropriate to the role
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect
• Treat patients, carers and colleagues fairly and without discrimination
• Follow health and safety, infection prevention and incident-reporting procedures
• Report concerns, risks or hazards promptly to the appropriate manager

The postholder will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and practice administration by:

• Taking responsibility for the accuracy and quality of their own work
• Raising concerns about quality, safety or risk
• Participating in relevant training and competency assessments
• Contributing to team discussions, service improvement and shared learning
• Reflecting on their performance through supervision and appraisal

This summary should be read alongside the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which provides the full details of the responsibilities, requirements and boundaries of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• GCSEs, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
• A good standard of written English, numeracy and digital literacy
• Willingness to complete the recognised General Practice Assistant training pathway and required competency assessments
• Willingness to undertake role-specific clinical training and demonstrate competence before carrying out delegated clinical duties

Desirable

• Completed or currently working towards an accredited General Practice Assistant qualification or training programme
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in healthcare, business administration, customer service or a related subject
• Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare training
• Training or competency in phlebotomy, ECG recording, blood pressure measurement, NHS Health Checks or other relevant clinical skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative, customer-facing or patient-facing role
• Experience of communicating effectively and building positive working relationships with a range of people
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, entering information and handling confidential or sensitive information
• Ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide practical support to colleagues
• Ability to follow agreed procedures, recognise the boundaries of the role and identify when clinical advice or escalation is required
• Demonstrable commitment to learning and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice, primary care, the NHS or another health or care setting
• Experience of using a clinical system, particularly SystmOne
• Experience of clinical coding, patient recalls, workflow management or processing clinical correspondence
• Experience of supporting long-term condition review preparation
• Experience of undertaking basic clinical observations or procedures, such as blood pressure measurement, urine testing, ECG recording or phlebotomy

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

East Kennet Primary Care Network

Address

Old School House Surgery (Bedwyn)

Church Street

Great Bedwyn

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 3PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ramsburyandwanboroughsurgery.com/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Utilisation of SystmOne clinical system
• Consult with patient face to face and by telephone as required
• Undertake home visits when required
• Prescribe, refer, treat and advise patients as required
• Respond to clinical queries from the wider team
• Contribute to completion of the clinical task group
• Fair share of clinical administration, including tasks, bloods, and other general duties,
• Complete medical reports as and when required (shared out across the team)
• Provide support to the wider clinical team including being available to our highly experienced ANPs when required
• Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time

(please note, protected time will be available for certain duties)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• GP registrar training
• Completion of GP vocational Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using Systmone clinical system.

Desirable

• Experience or interest in training other trainee GPs and trainee practitioners.

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Queen Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 8HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support.

At our home in Leeds, you will be working with young people who have diagnosed eating disorders, alongside a variety of mental health diagnoses. Our young people often use self-harm and compensatory behaviours as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Your role will be required to support the young people through their eating complexities, including meal support, food and fluid documentation and post meal support. You will also support and help to manage incidents of self-harm and other risk-taking behaviours. Some of our young people have physical health concerns which require close monitoring and documenting - full training for this is provided. A number of our young people are preparing for independence too, to move on from the home into the community. Therefore you will be supporting this transition through things such as: discovering different education routes, accessing public transport and appointments independently and supporting them to self-administer their own medication. Our young people are all unique and have different interests, they engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, pottery painting and watching theatre plays, so there will never be a dull moment when you are on shift.

Previous care experience is not essentialand full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

• Do you have An understanding of the issues young people face?
• Experience of working in a team?

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence, manual only, not automatic

Other

Essential

• Able to work the night shift (including weekends, bank holidays, occasional days where required to complete any necessary training)

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

Care In Mind

Address

Maplehurst Residential Service

Moortown

LS17 5PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to at least 8 housebound frailty patients per day across the whole Lewisham borough, in peoples homes. The ANP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions and for appropriately referring patients to relevant colleagues or specialities for any necessary follow-up, inpatient or outpatient review and/or investigations. Ability to drive and access to own vehicle is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

Use highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting frequently with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations. Presenting this information to senior medical staff for advice when scope of practice is exceeded.

Recommend investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, X-Rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and as local policy allows.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent and emergency situations.

Provide clinical cover across OHL services, according to patient and staffing needs.

Prescribe and review medication as an independent prescriber, for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence-based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework. Integrates both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in patient care/management plans

Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and others using appropriate communication styles. Anticipates barriers to communication and ensures patients and significant others are kept fully informed and consent to treatment.

Leadership/ Management

Work in partnership with the existing senior medical, nursing and AHP teams in driving development and change.

Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations that arise e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.

Education Training and Development:

Take responsibility for their own learning and performance including the participation in clinical supervision and maintaining an awareness of relevant research evidence.

Works with the multi-professional team to further develop appropriate clinical pathways and care approaches. Disseminates their own learning and good practice to other team members.

Participate in own annual NHS appraisal, annual OHL appraisal, the revalidation process as required by the NMC and support others as required.

Additional Responsibilities

Facilitate pro-active links and relationships between the Team & the wider community giving advice & guidance to fellow professionals, carers, voluntary organisations & the public.

Foster collaborative working relationships with the whole system.

Ensure appropriate and timely transfer of care between services.

Observe all policies relating to health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, equality and diversity. All applicable policies are available in the Employee Handbook, which will be shared prior to starting employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the NMC.
• Appropriate qualification to practice in the UK.
• Not suspended or disqualified from practice or on any conditional inclusion list with any ICS.
• Prescribing qualification

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Car owner with full clean driving licence and business insurance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Ability to lead and work within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Ensure professional values and ethics are upheld.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2+ years post-graduation experience working in general practice.
• EMIS Clinical System use.

Desirable

• Work in an organisation that has impacted on care delivery in Lewisham.
• Experience in leading a service or clinical team.
• Have worked with digital technology.
• Carried out clinical audit and quality improvement projects showing significant changes within healthcare services.

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Able to use computers for recording clinical data, data analysis, administrative purposes and communication.
• Ability to take the lead clinically.
• Able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring effective two-way communication with the member practices.
• Ability to identify barriers and find solutions to support best-practice across all local practices.

Desirable

• Understanding of digital health systems outside of NHS.

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

One Health Lewisham

Address

The Jenner Practice

201 Stanstead Road

London

SE23 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. As Senior Support Worker your role will involve working alongside and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and will carry out the co-ordination and leading of shifts. You will take the lead and play an active part in the young persons key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the homes multi-disciplinary team ensuring all actions have been completed. You will also take an active role in supporting new members of the team and be involved in the recruitment of new staff attending interviews and local job fairs.

At our home in Leeds, you will be working with young people who have diagnosed eating disorders, alongside a variety of mental health diagnoses. Our young people often use self-harm and compensatory behaviours as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Your role will be required to support the young people through their eating complexities, including meal support, food and fluid documentation and post meal support. You will also support and help to manage incidents of self-harm and other risk-taking behaviours. Some of our young people have physical health concerns which require close monitoring and documenting - full training for this is provided. A number of our young people are preparing for independence too, to move on from the home into the community. Therefore, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: discovering different education routes, accessing public transport and appointments independently and supporting them to self-administer their own medication. Our young people are all unique and have different interests, they engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, pottery painting and watching theatre plays, so there will never be a dull moment when you are on shift.

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. Experience of working with service users who have eating disorders would be beneficial but key is a good understanding of nutrition, You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Has NVQ Level 2 qualification in in care or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 qualification in care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a team
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
• Good understanding of Nutrition

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with service users who have eating disorders

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
• An understanding of the issues young people may face
• Excellent observation and communication skills as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
• Able to work shifts within 24 hour/ 7 days per week rota (including some bank holidays)
• To have a clean manual driving licence , not automatic

Other

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• A non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
• Ability to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
• Understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
• Form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.
• Excellent telephone manner, polite, professional and relay accurate information to the manager.

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

Care In Mind

Address

Maplehurst Residential Service

Moortown

LS17 5PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Managing clinical appointments for the respiratory team including taking phone calls, booking appointments, liaising with teams such as organising hospital transport.

You will also re responsible for reporting clinical performance such as DNA rate, RTT and DM01.

Please see attached full Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education equivalent to 5 GCSEs
• NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject or relevant business administration experience in a healthcare or client facing role

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Relevant experience preferably in a healthcare setting
• Ability to use Word, Email and Hospital IT systems
• Handling case notes and deliveries
• Standard key board skills, call handling and speaking with patients/customers

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced general practice pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supported and working alongside a team of GreenLight pharmacists in general practice. In this role they will be supported by practice GPs and the GL@GP Director who will develop, manage and mentor them.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical pharmacy leadership for the practice, taking responsibility for, and not limited to, Structured Medication Reviews, areas of chronic disease management, medicines optimisation, quality improvement, the quality and outcomes framework and other enhanced services.

The post holder will be responsible for leading, training and coordinating the work of less experienced pharmacy professionals to proactively and competently manage repeat prescribing systems, deal with acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care, if necessary putting in place systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practices.

The post holder will provide support to practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, ensuring integration with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage GP workload.

The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies and so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• Patient facing * Clinical Medication Reviews
• Patient facing* care home medication reviews
• Patient facing* domiciliary clinical medication review
• Patient facing* medicines support
• Telephone medicines support
• Medicine information to practice staff and patients
• Unplanned hospital admissions
• Documents management
• Repeat prescribing
• Signposting
• Risk stratification
• Service development
• Information management
• Medicines quality improvement
• Medicines safety
• Education and Training
• Public health

* Due to Covid risks patient facing will largely involve managing patients remotely i.e. by phone or video link.

Required skills and attributes

• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships
• Clinical knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Leadership experience
• Management experience
• Education, Training and Development
• Research and Evaluation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• - Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent training e.g. NHS Pathway training for PBPs Independent prescriber

Desirable

• - Leadership qualification
• - Education & Training qualification

Experience

Essential

• - Working as a pharmacist in General Practice full time (or equivalent) for more than 2 years as a Practice Based Pharmacist
• - Experience of: teaching & training, clinical supervision and mentoring and coaching for change
• - Leadership of other healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists
• - Management of self and others to achieve goals and targets

Desirable

• - Experience of working across a range of pharmacy settings
• - Experience of leading and developing multidisciplinary clinical teams

Registration

Essential

• - Professional Registration
• - Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

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 by Bow Health Partnership

Address

153 East Barnet Road

Barnet

Hertfordshire

EN4 8QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bbbhp.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide senior psychiatric leadership within the COAST CAMHS Acute Service. The role is permanent, full-time (10 PAs) and based at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, with flexibility considered.

Responsibilities include: Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment, formulation and treatment planning for young people presenting in mental health crisis Supporting safe and effective intensive home treatment aimed at preventing unnecessary inpatient admission Working collaboratively with inpatient services, community CAMHS teams, primary care and provider collaboratives to maintain clear and consistent care pathways Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act where required and ensuring compliance with statutory and governance frameworks Providing consultation and expert advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to workforce development Participating in leadership forums, contract meetings and strategic discussions relating to CAMHS delivery Contributing to audit, quality improvement and research activity where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• CCT in Child and adolescent psychiatry or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Eligiblity

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
• Experience of service development/service improvement

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chalkhill Hospital or other SPFT site in agreement with service lead

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

• To work with the staff based within the surgeries and administrative staff from Invicta Health to ensure patients receives the highest possible standards of care.
• To work with other health and social care providers to ensure an appropriately safe and integrated service.
• To engage with local and national initiatives and strategies to improve and co-ordinate better and more sustainable Health care provision.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• In accordance with the job plan as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of consultations using the EMIS clinical systems.
• Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required)
• To help coordinate the clinical administrative work (results, Docman, reports, etc.).
• To provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets.
• To engage and, where necessary, oversee new projects, for example video linked consultations.
• To support other clinical staff in their training and educational needs.
• Prescribe according to national and local evidence-based guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards as defined nationally by the General Medical Council and in relevant locally agreed standards specific to the service.
• Comply with local pathways and standards of clinical care.
• Maintain skills and knowledge relevant to primary care.
• Regularly review educational needs of the Personal Development Plan & appraisal.
• Attend appropriate educational events to maintain or develop skills.
• Ensure knowledge of, and compliance with, appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participate in training, significant event analysis, audit, or other meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in data collection and audit of clinical pathways and services and patient safety & care quality standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• Vocational Training certificate or certificate/experience of equivalence

Experience

Essential

• Experience In practice as a General Practitioner/Locum Practitioner
• An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery in an urgent care and community setting
• Understands the NHS and its clinical environment
• Able to manage common medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies
• Ability to make the appropriate referral for further 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

Invicta Health CIC

Address

St. Peters Surgery

Thanet Community Integrated hub

Northwood Road

Broadstairs

Kent

CT10 2RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name : Lorraine Ayo-Adeleye Position: Senior Sister J87 Email : [email protected]

Phone number: 01132067604 Shortlisting Date: 11.09.26 Interview Date: 21.09.26

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced haematology and/or oncology nurse to join our team in a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role to join the nurse-led Ambulatory and Supportive Care Day Case Unit (J87) in the Bexley Wing in St James’s Hospital, a full-time permanent position.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to support the senior sister in managing and developing the unit and lead the nursing team.

We are very keen to hear from experienced registered nurses who want to work within this very close and supportive nurse-led team, who strive to give the best possible care they can to their patients and who are ready for a new challenge.

Experience of and an ability to give intravenous chemotherapy would be a considerable advantage.

J87 has 3 areas of patient activity: Ambulatory care, supportive care and the haematology outpatient department. We provide outpatient chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatments for oncology and malignant & non-malignant haematology patients. The department is open 7 days a week: 8.00-19.30 Monday-Friday and 8.30-16.30 at weekends. Staff are required to work weekends in rotation.

The experience & clinical skills that you will gain from working in this area are vast. You will work alongside other Band 6 nurses and the senior sister and be involved in the education of nurses and patients and gain experience in e-rostering, absence management, staff appraisals and other operational duties.

There are also a variety of clinical skills that you will be involved in, such as the delivery of chemotherapy, cannulation and phlebotomy, CVAD access, venesection, intrathecal chemotherapy competency and administration of stem cells.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated nurse who can provide visible clinical leadership within a busy and dynamic ambulatory cancer service. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in oncology and/or haematology nursing, with a sound understanding of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and the complex needs of patients receiving cancer treatment and supportive care.

You will be an effective leader with the ability to motivate, support and develop staff, fostering a positive team culture and maintaining high standards of patient care. Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and lead service improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a compassionate, patient-focused approach, a commitment to quality and safety, and the confidence to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in administering intravenous chemotherapy and leading change would be highly advantageous.

Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, resilience and a passion for continuously improving the experience and outcomes of patients and their families.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Experience

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receptionist / Administrator Job Description

Essential Experience and Skills:

The successful applicant must have previous experience using EMIS in a GP practice setting. Applicants without previous EMIS experience will not be considered.

The successful applicant will ideally have previous NHS/GP reception or administrative experience and will be confident dealing with patients both face to face and via telephone, email and other communication methods.

• Previous experience using EMIS in a GP practice is essential

• Previous NHS or GP practice reception/administrative experience

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• A professional and friendly telephone manner

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, email and internet applications

• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult or challenging situations

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask

• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines

• Flexible, enthusiastic and reliable approach to work

• Self-confidence, energy, determination and perseverance

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Willingness and ability to provide cover for holidays and sickness

• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism

The post-holder will be responsible for providing an efficient and professional reception and administrative service to patients and the practice team. Duties will include:

• Booking, cancelling and rearranging patient appointments via EMIS, telephone, face to face and email

• Using EMIS effectively to access and update patient records and undertake relevant administrative tasks

• Processing prescription requests in accordance with practice procedures

• Handling patient enquiries and requests appropriately and efficiently

• Responding to telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries

• Liaising with GPs, practice staff, hospitals and other community healthcare providers

• Handling requests from patients and GPs and ensuring these are directed to the appropriate member of the team

• Signposting patients to appropriate services where required

• Processing correspondence and administrative tasks accurately

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient information

• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with practice policies and procedures

• Supporting colleagues and providing reception cover when required

The post-holder will strive to maintain high standards of quality within the practice and will:

• Alert team members to issues relating to quality, safety and risk

• Take responsibility for their own performance and actions

• Contribute positively to team effectiveness and suggest improvements to practice processes

• Work effectively with colleagues and external healthcare providers to meet patients' needs

• Manage their own time, workload and resources effectively

• Participate in relevant audits and quality improvement activities where appropriate

• Follow practice policies, procedures, standards and clinical guidance relevant to the role

The post-holder will have access to confidential and sensitive information relating to patients, carers, practice staff, healthcare professionals and the practice as a business.

All information must be treated as strictly confidential and handled in accordance with practice policies, confidentiality requirements and current data protection legislation.

Information may only be shared with authorised individuals and in accordance with practice procedures.

The post-holder will:

• Comply with the practice's health and safety and infection prevention and control policies

• Complete all mandatory training relevant to the role

• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment

• Identify and report health and safety or infection control risks promptly

• Follow appropriate procedures to minimise risks to patients, visitors and staff

• Use workplace security systems appropriately

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness within reception, administrative and patient-facing areas

• Report hazards and take appropriate corrective action where required

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues by:

• Treating everyone with dignity, respect and professionalism

• Respecting patients' privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs and individual circumstances

• Providing a welcoming, non-judgemental and inclusive service

• Recognising and responding appropriately to individual communication needs

• Working in accordance with practice policies and current equality and diversity legislation

The post-holder will:

• Participate in training relevant to the role and the running of the practice

• Complete mandatory and role-specific training within required timescales

• Participate in an annual performance review

• Take responsibility for maintaining their own knowledge, skills and development

• Identify learning needs and undertake relevant training

• Share knowledge and good practice with colleagues where appropriate

Effective communication is an essential part of the role. The post-holder will:

• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers, colleagues, GPs and other healthcare professionals

• Maintain a professional and empathetic approach when dealing with patients

• Recognise individual communication needs and adapt communication accordingly

• Ensure messages and requests are recorded and passed to the appropriate person accurately

• Contribute to improving communication within the practice

The post-holder will work closely with external healthcare providers and organisations, including:

• Hospitals and outpatient departments

• Other GP practices

• Community healthcare services

• Other NHS and healthcare providers

They will ensure requests and information are communicated accurately and efficiently and that appropriate follow-up action is taken where required.

The post-holder is expected to work flexibly as part of the practice team and undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

The above job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed and amended in line with the needs of the practice.

Previous hands-on experience using EMIS within a GP practice is essential for this role. Candidates who do not have EMIS experience will not be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE grade A - C in English

Experience

Essential

• - Previous hands-on experience using EMIS within a GP practice is essential
• - Previous NHS, GP practice or healthcare experience
• - Excellent customer service and communication skills
• - Good telephone manner and ability to deal confidently with patients
• - Experience booking appointments and handling patient queries
• - Experience processing prescription requests
• - Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations
• - Good organisational skills and ability to multitask and prioritise
• - Reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a team
• - Good IT skills, including email, Word and internet
• - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• - Professional, empathetic and respectful approach to patients

Desirable

• - Previous GP reception or administration experience
• - Experience liaising with hospitals, community services and other GP practices
• - Experience using other NHS systems such as SystmOne, Docman or e-RS
• - Knowledge of NHS primary care services and procedures
• - Experience contributing to audits or service improvements

Employer details

Employer name

Redwood House Surgery

Address

Cannon Lane

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 3PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To carry out dispensing of prescriptions both TTOs and inpatient/ OSD supplies, including extemporaneous prescriptions, unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs, in-patient and outpatient prescriptions in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice.
• To contribute to the final accuracy checking of dispensary work on a rotational basis when required and use the prescription tracker system to monitor workflow.
• To co-operate in staff rotation within the pharmacy departments of the trust, ward based working and outpatient areas.
• To assist with medicines management on wards to provide medicines reconciliation and drug histories.
• To assist with the discharge of patients and provide support to ward pharmacists with TTO preparation using in-house discharge systems.

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

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Ability to work Saturday/Sunday working on a rota basis.
• Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells and potential allergens.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative.
• Recognise own limitations.
• Able to work as a member of a team.

Qualification and Training

Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent (e.g. BTech) or knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training in equivalent pharmaceutical science and recent relevant work experience.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Hospital pharmacy experience (Ward Top-up, Aseptic dispensing, Dispensing for In & Out Patients).
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Ability to problem solve.

Desirable

• Community pharmacy experience.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to attend regularly
• Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

• Reliability

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).

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

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

The PCN Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support medicines optimisation and the safe and effective management of medicines across the PCN.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing and actioning medicines-related clinical correspondence, including letters from secondary care, community pharmacies and private healthcare providers.
• Updating patient medication records and repeat medication templates in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Managing pharmacy technician tasks, including medicines synchronisation, out-of-stock queries, repeat medication discrepancies and appropriate acute medication requests.
• Responding to appropriate medicines-related queries from patients, community pharmacies and care homes.
• Supporting communications relating to compliance aids and medication changes.
• Communicating previously agreed clinical decisions to patients where appropriate.
• Reviewing and actioning relevant medicines safety alerts.
• Supporting high-risk drug monitoring and following up patients in accordance with practice protocols.
• Undertaking scheduled medicines safety searches, including DOAC monitoring and searches relating to contraindicated medicines.
• Supporting medicines safety requirements relating to sodium valproate and other high-risk medicines.
• Managing proxy access for authorised care home staff.
• Liaising effectively with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, community pharmacies, care homes and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate patient records.
• Recognising the limits of professional competence and escalating clinical queries or concerns to the appropriate clinician.
• Working in accordance with PCN policies, procedures and agreed protocols.
• Participating in appropriate training, professional development, supervision and appraisal.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and support and will not be expected to have prior experience of every local process or protocol.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3, Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competence.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development required for the role.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered Pharmacy Technician within a healthcare or pharmacy setting.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary or wider healthcare team.
• Experience of dealing with medication-related queries and communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and confidential patient or healthcare records.
• Understanding of medicines management, medicines optimisation and medication safety.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within general practice, primary care or a Primary Care Network.
• Experience supporting high-risk drug monitoring and medicines safety work.
• Experience processing medicines-related correspondence from primary and secondary care.
• Experience using GP clinical systems, such as SystmOne.
• Experience using TeamNet or similar primary care systems.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative within agreed protocols.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Confident IT skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality patient care.
• Professional, reliable and approachable manner.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop within the role.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the role of Pharmacy Technicians within general practice and Primary Care Networks.
• Understanding of current medicines safety issues within primary care.
• Knowledge of high-risk medicines and associated monitoring requirements.
• Familiarity with PCN working and multidisciplinary teams.

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 Paul’s Primary Care Network

Address

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL50 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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