Job description

Job responsibilities

See the attached job description and personal specification for further detailed information about this role. We welcome applications from staff working in TSDFT, RDUH or UHPT.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience and/or evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Confident in working with, negotiating with and motivating clinical staff, medical consultants and/or other senior managers
• Understanding of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
• Proven experience in the ability to interact with personnel at all levels both clinical and non-clinical within healthcare

Desirable

• Previous NHS research experience
• Experience working with Epic

Specific Skills

Essential

• Personal credibility, with ability to quickly gain the confidence of others.
• Able to prioritise tasks, work on own initiative and manage own workload

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.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

• Recognised basic Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• Candidates will need to have at least 4years postgraduate experience with at least 2 in the specialty

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description & Person Specification for full role requirements.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Qualifications in English and Maths
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to assist with mobility. Able to do manual handling
• Experience of patient care - Calm and kind mannered
• Flexible and able to work all shifts including weekends and nights

Desirable

• NVQ II

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent

Desirable

• community experience

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Desirable

• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Butler Green House Enhanced Intermediate Care Unit

Wallis Street Chadderton

Oldham

OL9 8NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In no particular order, the type of responsibilities and duties are outlined below:

To follow all Health and Safety, COSHH and Infection Control policies and observe personnel duty of care in relation to equipment, procedures, and resources, including managing contractors on site.

To undertake general clinical cleaning duties in line with pre agreed work plans and schedules that meet the government clean hospitals audit level.

To ensure all ward areas, theatres/Cath Lab, clinical, public areas, and staff working areas are kept clean and tidy by damp dusting, dust control mopping, damp mopping.

To partake in and complete deep cleans to remove infections following the agreed infection control policy.

To use the cleaning equipment as instructed, to keep it clean and free from damage and to report any faults.

To clean and restock sanitary areas and report faults to General Manager.

To collect clinical waste and general waste to external refuse area.

To flush water outlets and submit monthly records in line with Trust Policy and to undertake water quality checks.

To check around the external facilities for cleanliness and security.

To take all dirty laundry to the linen room and collect clean laundry.

To report maintenance faults to General Manager.

To check cleaning consumables stock, complete order sheets and put stock away.

To complete training to use specialist cleaning equipment such as mechanised floor scrubbing machines, buffing, polishing and steaming equipment to maintain and clean areas.

To be responsible for keeping mandatory training up to date.

To attend any relevant training courses as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Awareness of COSHH Regulations
• Able to carry out light manual handling
• Able to work unsupervised

Desirable

• Previous experience of hygiene cleaning in a clinical environment

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

Regent's Park Healthcare

Address

Peninsula Heart Clinic

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.regentsparkhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education to GSCE or equivalent - including English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 3 in health or social care or equivalent.

Desirable

• Foundation degree in health and social care or willing to work towards.

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience as a B3/equivalent in a therapy service/equivalent and has experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions with people with disabilities.
• Have experience of lone working.
• Car driver and has access to a car undertake visits in the community as required.

Desirable

• Experience of working in neuro-rehabilitation or stroke rehabilitation settings in either acute or community.
• Knowledge of therapy assessments and interventions.

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochdale Infirmary

Whitehall Street

Rochdale

OL12 0NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Peri- operative care level 2 & 3 achieved or willingness to undertake further study

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

Application and Interview

Essential

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training

Desirable

• Experience of working within a healthcare theatre environment
• Experience of working within a health or social care environment
• Experience of working within a team

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Willingness to work flexible shifts

Desirable

• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Theatres

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties of post1. The post holder will participate in the Consultant led trauma service to maintain a high quality trauma service with Consultant involvement in early operative work and fracture clinic supervision. The appointee would be encouraged to further develop and update skills in the acute management of complex fractures and the management of a foot & ankle service.2. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust serves a young sporty population and the referrals of sports related and soft tissue problems are also increasing. The candidate will be expected to be competent in managing these patients.3. The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in partnership with other consultant colleagues.4. He/she will be expected to fully participate in the teaching activities of the Directorate.5. For the purpose of management and use of resources, he/she will be accountable to the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics and work closely with the Service Manager.6. He/she will share in the Directorates management and administrativeresponsibilities.7. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.8. The appointee will be responsible for the professional supervision andmanagement of junior staff and participate in their appointment with other Consultants.9. The appointee will be expected to participate in postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.10. The appointee will participate on a regular basis in the process of Clinical Audit within the department and take on the audit role for the department. The appointee will be expected to attend department and divisional clinical governance meetings as requested.11. He/she will be required to maintain an on-call (1:8) commitment and to provide prospective cover for colleagues on a mutually agreed basis in respect of absence from duty. He/she will be expected to co-operate in the present agreed framework of the directorate management structure arrangements.

Please see attached JD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full General Medical Council registration with License to Practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or equivalent
• Primary medical qualification
• An appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)

Desirable

• Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, Diploma

Clinical Experience

Essential

• To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery
• To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Trauma
• Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including Trauma
• Good practical clinical skills
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems

Desirable

• Further degree in leadership to promote departmental development

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of audit
• Evidence of previous audit

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals

Desirable

• Proven teaching abilities
• Attendance at formal teaching courses
• Attendance at the TAiP course (Royal College of Surgeons)

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service. Evidence of contribution to safety systems / processes.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of risk management activity

Research Experience

Essential

• Evidence of research activity Publication in peer reviewed journals

Desirable

• International Podium and Poster Presentations

Other Attributes

Essential

• Team Player
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at consultant level

Desirable

• Leadership 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.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Training, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Master's degree, NVQ Level 5, VQ Level 7 or relevant experience.
• Requires extensive relevant work experience deploying and/or administrating infrastructure solutions.
• Requires strong knowledge and experience with multiple infrastructure solutions.
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Agile Certification or exposure
• Relevant industry certification is required.
• Is fully familiar with recognised industry bodies of knowledge both generic and specific, and knowledge of the business, suppliers, partners, competitors and clients.
• Develops a wider breadth of knowledge across the industry or business
• Applies knowledge to help to define the standards which others will apply

Autonomy:

Essential

• Works under broad direction
• Work is often self-initiated
• Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or group objectives.
• Analyses, designs, plans, executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets.
• Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.

Influence

Essential

• Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism.
• Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget.
• Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.
• Leads on user/customer and group collaboration throughout all stages of work.
• Ensures users' needs are met consistently through each work stage
• Builds appropriate and effective business relationships across the organisation and with customers, suppliers and partners.
• Creates and supports collaborative ways of working across group/area of responsibility.
• Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives.

Business Skills:

Essential

• Demonstrates leadership in operational management
• Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continual operational improvement.
• Assesses and evaluates risk.
• Takes all requirements into account when making proposals.
• Shares own knowledge and experience and encourages learning and growth.
• Advises on available standards, methods, tools, applications and processes relevant to group specialism(s) and can make appropriate choices from alternatives.
• Understands and evaluates the organisational impact of new technologies and digital services.
• Creatively applies innovative thinking and design practices in identifying solutions that will deliver value for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.
• Clearly demonstrates impactful communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in both formal and informal settings, articulating complex ideas to broad audiences.
• Learning and professional development -- takes initiative to advance own skills and identify and manage development opportunities in area of responsibility.
• Security, privacy and ethics -- proactively contributes to the implementation of appropriate working practices and culture

Technical Skills

Essential

• Windows Server OS, Windows Desktop OS, Office 365, MS Office Desktop, Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD, Antivirus solutions, Cisco Networking, Cisco Wireless, SolarWinds and others, Service Desk +, VmWare, Firewalls, Mac OS, Microsoft Azure, PowerShell, MS SQL Server, Dell Unity SAN, Microsoft SCCM, Telephony Systems (Cisco or Alcatel), Load Balancers

Desirable

• MS IIS, MS Sharepoint, Cloud WAF, "Paas, SaaS, IaaS", Infrastructure As Code, Mirth Integration Engine, Power Automate, MS Teams forms, SIP & SBC

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Digital HQ

40 Southwell Street

Bristol

BS2 8EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Education - Reading and writing plus basic numeric skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 or Retail Catering Experience in a similar field

Experience

Essential

• Retail or catering experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to use cafe equipment, including till and coffee machines
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions; for example when adhering to cleaning schedules

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Basic Education - Reading and writing plus basic numeric skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 or Cleaning Experience in a similar field

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Band 5 Experience in all essential core areas (2)
• Theoretical / clinical applications of interventions related to respiratory, orthopaedic elderly care, frailty and neurological (2)
• Evidence of critical appraisal and professional development
• Ability to manage own caseload and identify priorities and problem solve.
• Evidence of ability to work well with the MDT
• Evidence of discharge planning skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy
• displays CARES values
• evidence of flexibility, resilience

Desirable

• relevant post graduate training
• experience of supervision of support workers/students
• other relevant clinical experience
• teaching and presentation skills
• experience of service development, audit or research

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:1. To undertake nutritional assessment and calculate nutritionalrequirements of referred in-patients at Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust,taking into account medical, social and cultural factors.2. To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patientsmedical, social and cultural factors which is evidence-based.3. To negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve dietarytargets set.4. To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcomemeasures and adjust care plan to facilitate achievement of goals.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Degree or equivalent or post graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Evidence of current HCPC registration (State Registered Dietitian)
• Relevant dietetic experience of managing an inpatient and outpatient caseload either on clinical placement or post graduate dietetic experience.
• Experience of working with patients who require artificial nutrition.
• Experience of working as part of an MDT in the acute and/or community setting
• Recent experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of nutrition education programs for patients or staff
• Experience of working in multicultural environments and with different ethnic groups
• Effective team working
• Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management in particularly type 2 diabetes, nutrition support, weight management, CVD and IBS
• Knowledge of medications commonly used in adult inpatients and their common side effects
• Knowledge of nutritional needs and nutritional assessment
• Competence in calculating nutritional requirements.
• Basic competence in assessment for enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment, and regimens.

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance.
• Member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
• Experience of training student dietitians

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in Business administration, project support or a related subject.
• Experience of providing a full range of administrative support, including diary management, minute taking and meeting coordination.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to maintain accurate records, trackers and documents.
• A proactive, organised and discreet approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and escalate issues appropriately.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to email: Karen Smythe: [email protected], who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification/experience in business administration, project support or a related subject.
• Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages, including Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous knowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties including diary management, minute taking and meeting coordination.
• Experience of providing administrative support to projects, including maintaining action logs, trackers, meeting papers or project records

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of diary management, meeting coordination and supporting senior colleagues with administrative priorities
• Ability to use a practical problem-solving approach in everyday situations and escalate issues appropriately
• Good IT skills, with the ability to navigate various systems and software packages, maintain trackers, update spreadsheets and format documents.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

London House, London Road, Bracknell, RG12 2UT

Bracknell

RG12 2UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of Post: The purpose of this role is to is reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people across Coventry and Warwickshire by enabling meaningful social connections.

The post holder will support the delivery, promotion and development of the befriending service and wider social connections initiative, working collaboratively with clients, volunteers, community organisations and key stakeholders to strengthen community networks, enhance client wellbeing, and create opportunities for older people to stay connected, active, independent and engaged in later life.

Location: Regular weekly presence at our Leamington office with travel throughout Coventry & Warwickshire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organise and deliver a variety of events and activities for socially isolated older people across Coventry & Warwickshire, ensuring any contractual obligations and organisational objectives are met.

2. Promote events and activities through a variety of channels including social media and community networks, as well as support with the wider promotion of the befriending service, social connections initiatives and volunteer recruitment and retention activities.

3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local organisations, businesses and community groups, identifying opportunities for collaborative partnerships and fund raising.

4. Support the Team leader in identifying, developing and delivering new referral pathways and outreach initiatives to reach and engage with isolated older people, as well as actively contributing to the continuous development of the befriending service.

5. Maintain regular contact with clients awaiting a befriending match, identifying any changes in level of need or additional support requirements.

6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local community activities and internal services to support individuals build social networks or access appropriate support.

7. Assist the Administrators where required with client assessments and matches and volunteer screenings and inductions.

8. Gain appropriate consents and accurately record on the CRM database client and volunteer personal data, interactions, attendance records and outcomes.

9. Actively seek client and volunteer feedback to support service improvement, monitor satisfaction levels and complete case studies.

10. Represent the charity at community forums and networking events.

11. Conduct risk assessments where required in clients homes or venues, ensuring safety and suitability.

12. Promptly report any concerns regarding a clients safety or welfare to the line manager or designated safeguarding lead.

13. To adhere to all relevant organisation policies and procedures with particular reference to health & safety, safeguarding and GDPR.

14. To undertake appropriate training and personal development as required for the role.

15. To portray a positive image of the organisation both internally and externally.

16. To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, consistent with the nature and grade of the post.

All staff have an individual responsibility to comply with the organisations policies and practices.

A regular DBS check is a requirement of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Good general education typically including Maths and English GCSE at grades C or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of organising events, community activities and/or working with local communities.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including service users in a front-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Full driving licence with access to own transport and ability to travel across Coventry & Warwickshire.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work using own initiative.
• Team player.
• Empathetic & non-judgemental.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity.

Desirable

• An understanding of the challenges facing older/vulnerable people.
• Awareness of Health & Safety & Safeguarding principles.
• Promoting events or services and creating marketing material, including via social media.
• Good IT skills, including experience with CRM systems and Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook.

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

Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire

Address

8 Clemens Street

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV31 2DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Winter 2026when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholders home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills & Aptitude

Essential

• Good skills in Communication, Interpersonal and Organisational
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
• Ability to know own limitations and when to seek help
• Meet requirements of GMC's Good Medical Practice
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Good level of Computer literacy and IT research skills

Experience

Essential

• Can evidence successful completion of foundation competencies
• Completed training to MRCS

Desirable

• Can evidence experience of working within Trauma & Orthopaedics

interpersonal skills

Essential

• Approachable manner
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
• Able to work positively and engage with all staff groups
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration
• Basic medical qualification
• Completion of foundation training
• Completion of MRCS

Desirable

• Compliant with mandatory training

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Able to speak English as necessary for the role
• Computer literate

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day-case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic and rheumatology services. We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive. We help people help themselves, to get back to their best or to simply find a new way forward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Previous experience within a healthcare environment is desirable

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience within a healthcare environment is desirable

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

Cora Health Group Limited

Address

North London

London

Greater London

SW1V 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy services to outpatients within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service and develop a good working partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality SACT service is provided to patients.. To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions in accordance with all departmental, Trust national and international standards, procedures and policies. To be responsible for the delivery and development of an out-patient clinical practice,

Provides expert professional advice to patients/clients, carers, and staff, working in partnerships with patients, families, and other professionals to formulate robust care pathways that are ethically sound and in the interest of the patients.

To be an independent prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with the relevant consultants.

Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of clinical haematology to enable collaboration with other practitioners and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per hospital policy if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans; management options and discusses details of prognosis including palliative care if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

To work closely with and provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

To contribute to the development, of and maintenance of the peripheral site pharmacy provision on the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service unit in conjunction with The Mid Cheshire NHS trust pharmacy services and the Christie Trust NHS and third-party providers responsible for supplying supportive care medication and SACT including clinical trial medications, where appropriate.

To work with the peripheral site clinical trials pharmacist, where appropriate on development of site initiation on existing trials and other trial related activities, as required To provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service. Ensure patient centered care and that the use of medicines is optimised. This will include:

Taking drug histories on admission/ completion of medicines reconciliation Review of medication to ensure its safe and effective use Review of medication in line with interpretation of appropriate results of investigations Therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate Patient education about their medicines Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings Development of evidence-based treatment protocols for use within individual departments or Trust wide Facilitate the implementation of local and national guidelines Influencing prescribers, encourage formulary compliance where appropriate. Demonstrating professional accountability to patients

To conduct appropriate drug use reviews within oncology as determined by the Medicines Management Group or individual departments.

To assist consultants within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service in the preparation of new drug requests/ unlicensed drug applications for submission to the drug and therapeutics committee

To monitor the Christie Haeamtology @ Leighton drug expenditure regarding haematology services assessing any financial pressures. Identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the setting of the drugs budget, including new prescribing practice (horizon scanning) and report to Director of pharmacy, Lead Haematology pharmacists and Clinical Haematology Service Manager

To attend relevant MDT meetings, relevant specialist pharmacy groups and contribute to meetings relevant to the designated disease group as appropriate.

To communicate with general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the supply of unusual or non-standard medicines.

To participate in service evaluation and future initiatives, audit, record clinical interventions and activity data.

Contributes to the education program to all health care professionals in informal and formal settings relating to haematology practice. This will be training and education locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., presenting at meetings, study days, conferences).

Acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others To undertake clinical audit and practice research as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process within the designated disease group and clinical pharmacy service.

To support, develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines and standard operating procedures both within the clinical pharmacy service and the haematology unit. Reviewing evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with fellow healthcare professionals, in order to advance the safe, clinical effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for patients.

To be aware of the processes surrounding the maintenance of local and national databases surrounding medication use related to the haematology service including immunoglobulins.

To ensure compliance with the Trust patient safety schemes.

To ensure appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents and contribute to relevant audits as required.. Represent the haematology service at appropriate clinical unit and divisional meetings including peripheral site MDT group meetings on request.

To monitor and interpret published evidence and computer reports of drug usage, to use this data to report to the lead clinicians and Director of Pharmacy, implementing agreed policies aimed at improving patient outcomes and containing drug expenditure.

To support the Electronic Prescribing process across the Trust.

To support the designated cancer disease group through the development and implementation of electronic prescribing for outpatients.

To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Facilitate effective communication about relevant pharmacy issues to clinicians and senior managers and the identification of opportunities for development of pharmacy services to match identified services and care needs.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Plan.

In conjunction with the Lead Haematology Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist in Clinical Services, to establish processes for the setting of standards of care, identifying the risks involved and implement changes that need to occur to achieve these.

To identify and report any systemic or preventable errors associated with medicines within the Cancer Centre Services Division and facilitate learning.

General Duties

To assist and participate in the development, implementation and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks

Together with colleagues to be involved in the maintenance of cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services and to participate in their regular review and development.

To represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.

To provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. To participate in the clinical training of pharmacists and foundation year trainee pharmacists if required.

To be responsible for the clinical screening/review of SACT prescriptions for designated patient groups, including clinical trial prescriptions and to clinically screen/ review in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

To give advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of drugs to patients, medical / nursing staff and other colleagues. To provide written information as necessary.

To follow local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.

To identify own training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. To undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by the Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration hospital pharmacy experience within oncology and/or haemato-oncology
• Financial awareness and drug budgets
• Providing medicines information and advice
• Screening/ reviewing prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
• Training or teaching pharmacy/nursing/medical staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Audit or research work.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and presentation skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire
• Networking amongst internal and external professional/organisation
• Able to work efficiently and use own initiative and have good time management
• Work within and always promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

• Project implementation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base in clinical hematology and haemato oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Quality clinical governance and risk assessment abilities
• Patient and customer focus
• Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates clinical governance

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional

.Manage and generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff.

Take individual responsibility for the nursing care of a group of patients as a registered nurse

3. Provide a supportive role within the Acute Assessment Unit for nursing, medical and clerical Staff

4. Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs

5. To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions

6. To participate in the emergency care of patients and give any necessary instructions, including transfer information

7. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department

8. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistants acting as mentor to designated staff

9. To welcome patients to the ward and its routine

10. Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients, liaising closely with triage/admission staff, medical staff and other wards

11. To liaise with medical and para medical personnel and community organisations

12. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects

13. To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to acute emergency care

14. Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products from key departments

15. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs

16. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the AAU

17. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge

18. Liaise with staff member responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels

19. Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely as per policy

20. Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines

21. Assist medical staff with procedures

22. Carry out certain procedures such as cannulation and 12 lead ECGs and be prepared to learn new skills

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan

2. To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack

3. Complete Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills Programme and Cannulation Skills Training and update annually

4. Annually attend all mandatory study days as per Trust and unit guidance

PERSONAL

1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship

2. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires

3. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours

4. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act and be familiar with all risk assessments pertinent to the AAU

5. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy

6. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise

7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the AAUs philosophy of giving mutual support

8. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1 or 2
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

• Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology or acute care
• Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute care/oncology setting

Desirable

• Post Reg acute care/oncology experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to deliver high standard of nursing care
• Computer literacy
• Understanding need for evidence based practice

Desirable

• Cannulation/venepuncture skills
• ECG'S

Knowledge

Essential

• Participate in personal development

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Desirable

• Understanding/experience of current national initiatives

Other

Essential

• Rotation to night duty as required
• Team player
• Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives

Desirable

• Understanding/experience of current national initiatives

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Acute Assessment Unit - E00851

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Operational Service Delivery

Support the delivery of domestic and deep clean services in line with service specifications, Trust procedures and the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained to deliver high quality services, including reactive and emergency cleaning responses. Coordinate daily work allocation, cleaning schedules and rotas to ensure continuity and consistency of service delivery. Participate in and support rapid response and emergency cleaning requirements as required. Ensure services are delivered efficiently, making effective use of resources while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Provide day to day supervision, guidance and support to domestic and deep clean staff, and support Domestic Supervisors in the effective management of their teams. Promote positive performance, attendance, conduct and wellbeing in line with Trust policies and the NHS People Promise. Support staff induction, training, ongoing development and refresher training to ensure competence, compliance and service continuity. Support the training of clinical teams in relation to cleaning responsibilities, in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. Conduct return to work discussions and attendance support processes, including phased returns, risk assessments, Occupational Health referrals and staff wellbeing initiatives, liaising with the Deputy Support Services Manager as appropriate. Arrange and conduct stages of the management of attendance process in accordance with Trust policy and procedures. Support recruitment activities using the Trusts e recruitment system (Trac), including shortlisting, coordination of interviews and onboarding processes, in line with Trust guidance. Undertake regular one to one meetings and development reviews with Domestic Supervisors and domestic/deep clean staff to support performance, development and engagement. Foster an inclusive, respectful and supportive working environment that values diversity, promotes equality and complies with Trust Equality and Diversity Policy.

Monitor cleaning standards through routine audits, inspections and electronic monitoring systems, working in partnership with Infection Prevention and Control teams. Ensure timely follow up of audit actions and contribute to service improvements where standards fall below expected levels. Undertake regular ward and departmental visits to monitor quality, address concerns and provide operational support. Contribute to investigations and responses to complaints, incidents and feedback related to cleaning services, identifying learning opportunities and supporting continuous improvement.

Act as a point of contact for operational cleaning matters, responding to enquiries in a professional, courteous and timely manner. Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, visitors and stakeholders to support service delivery and maintain positive working relationships. Work collaboratively with clinical and non clinical teams to support cleaning requirements and service developments. Hold service meetings, toolbox talks and staff briefings to ensure clear communication, engagement and awareness.

Deliver or support operational training, including the safe use of cleaning equipment, products and approved cleaning procedures. Provide guidance and advice to staff to support safe working practices, health and safety compliance and service quality. Maintain own knowledge, skills and mandatory training requirements, including the effective use of IT and electronic monitoring systems relevant to the role.

Ensure staff work in compliance with health and safety legislation, COSHH requirements and local risk assessments. Support the reporting, investigation and follow up of incidents and near misses using Trust reporting systems. Promote a culture of safety and take appropriate action to address unsafe practices or environments, escalating concerns where required.

Support the management of stock control, ordering and distribution of cleaning consumables and equipment. Ensure equipment is used correctly, maintained appropriately and reported promptly for repair or servicing as required. Contribute to the accurate completion and maintenance of departmental records, including rotas, stock usage and operational documentation.

Work within Trust and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, using initiative to resolve routine operational issues. Escalate complex, sensitive or high risk issues to the Deputy Support Services Manager as appropriate.

The role requires regular movement across clinical and nonclinical areas of the Trust. The post holder may occasionally work in demanding environments, including checking or supporting cleaning in patient care areas requiring enhanced infection prevention measures, and in areas with higher levels of dust or pest issues, supported by appropriate training and controls. Physical activity may include demonstrating cleaning techniques, operating cleaning equipment and handling supplies. The role involves managing competing priorities and responding to interruptions within a busy operational environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Cleaning, Facilities, Supervision or Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE (or equivalent) in English

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in cleaning and support services

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within cleaning, domestic, facilities or support services
• Experience of supervising staff, including rota allocation and service coordination
• Experience of maintaining service standards in a regulated or operational environment
• Experience managing attendance/wellbeing issues

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a healthcare or NHS environment

Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage routine performance or conduct issues in line with Trust policies
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment
• Basic IT skills relevant to the role (e.g. email, e-rostering, monitoring systems)

Desirable

• Familiar with Synbiotix monitoring systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• Cleaning methods, equipment and safe systems of work
• Infection Prevention and Control principles
• Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles

Desirable

• Awareness of National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness

Values

Essential

• Professional, reliable and flexible approach to work
• Supportive and inclusive management style
• Commitment to patient-focused services and high standards
• Demonstrates Trust values and behaviours, including respect and inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of champion diversity and inclusion

Others

Essential

• Must be able to work unsocial hours and demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Domestics - E00235

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include:

Act as a point of contact for the core Research and Development team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to trial set up and general trial conduct.

Set up and initiation of allocated trials within an assigned team, under the guidance of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Track all payments throughout each clinical trial including completion of activity logs and requesting invoices to be raised.

Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.

Process trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines.

Provide administrative support to the Clinical Research Nurses and Principal Investigators for safety reporting in accordance with protocol requirements.

Complete team reporting mechanisms (i.e. recruitment activity logs, patient visit logs, costing spreadsheets, case report form trackers and electronic proformas).

Produce trial workbooks for review by the lead Clinical Research Nurse and Principal Investigator for assigned studies and ensure version control is maintained.

Ensure collection of clinical case notes for all patients, so that these are available as needed, for monitoring and audit purposes.

Complete case report forms as per sponsor requirements, and liaise with clinical trial monitors to ensure the data sent is valid and their requirements are met at site monitoring visits.

Cross check, confirm data and complete query resolution with sponsors and third parties in a timely manner.

Completion of clinical trial specific databases with data from various sources such as questionnaires, hospital records and other electronic and paper sources.

Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, archival tumour blocks, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.

Arrange shipping and delivery of relevant trial data and documents including import/export of tumour blocks, ECGs and copy scans.

Arrange team and trial related meetings as required, producing minutes in a timely manner.

Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to a clinical trial.

If required attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team.

Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.

Assist with trial document archiving by following the Trusts archiving guidelines.

Ensure that office/ trial related supplies are adequate and assist with the ordering process.

Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment Teams.

Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Administration experience.

Desirable

• Degree in Science or Health related discipline.
• Relevant training courses in Clinical Research.
• Qualification in computing or information technology /Relevant IT experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Administration including data management.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Clinical Trials environment.
• Relevant experience within a Good Clinical Practice and Research Environment.

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills.
• Good understanding and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the Clinical Trials process.
• Familiar with GCP guidelines/EU directives.

Desirable

• Understanding of Medical Terminology and Cancer.
• Understanding of case report forms.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge of patient information systems.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

Other

Essential

• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.
• Flexible with ability to adapt to service requirements.
• Hardworking; ability to manage a busy workload.
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Tactful and diplomatic.

Desirable

• Ability to troubleshoot effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Phase 1 - Q01312

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to clinical governance policy development and implementation and the embedding of new and existing systems and processes across the division.

Promote a culture of risk management across the division.

Work collaboratively to monitor and achieve divisional objectives, in relation to clinical governance processes and policies.

In conjunction with the management teams within the division, provide staff with expert advice as necessary on risk management, practice, service evaluation and audit.

Support divisional managers with the implementation of the clinical governance agenda, including the risk management strategy and contribute to the Corporate Clinical Governance and Risk Strategies as required.

Collaborate with the Trusts Quality & Standards Team to ensure governance and risk management processes are integrated with, and congruent to, corporate strategy.

Evaluate current practice in the division through standard setting and audit, promoting evidence-based practice, ensuring clinical leaders and managers are involved.

Lead and support others to lead the appropriate levels of incident investigations in the division.

Influence and contribute to the development and delivery of training and development for all members of the multi-professional teams in the division to enhance patient care and monitor the implementation and evaluation of the divisions training strategy in relation to risk management.

Leadership

Support the clinical governance manager with leading the provision and development of a specialist level of risk management support to the division and manage, in conjunction with lead clinicians, the implementation of the risk management objectives within the division.

Motivate and inspire others to create and maintain enthusiasm for the clinical governance agenda and a good working environment. Actively seek to improve the services provided.

Support the integration of research evidence into practice.

Support the divisional clinical governance manager and senior management team in collaboration with professional heads of service and consultant leads for clinical governance, review national guidelines, reports and recommendations, ensuring local action plans are devised to meet national recommendations. Monitor the implementation of such action plans, producing exception reports for the divisional board where necessary.

System Monitoring and Report Production

Review incident forms and risk assessments and analyse, identify and report significant risk trends and issues arising at a ward, department, specialty or divisional level. This involves receiving, analysing and presenting highly complex and sensitive information relating to incidents and complaints involving patients, members of the public and healthcare staff.

Assist the clinical governance manager in the preparation and presentation of timely written and verbal reports pertaining to risk as required for a variety of audiences including the divisional board and the Trust risk & quality governance committee. This information must be clear and succinct and focus management action towards key areas of risk.

Provide practical guidance to managers and staff regarding the population and use of the risk register as a tool to support all Trust staff to monitor progress made against risks identified.

In conjunction with lead clinicians, maintain and evaluate the risk register within the division, monitoring implementation of agreed actions and updating the register following quarterly review, escalating relevant issues to the divisional board as appropriate.

Incident Investigation

Lead investigations and support other staff in the division to investigate significant incidents and near misses with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that Trust-wide policy guiding investigations is followed and that action plans are developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed for effectiveness. Ensure that outstanding actions are escalated using the Trust systems and processes and present these findings back to the divisional board, executive review group and relevant staff groups.

Promote the dissemination of recommendations from reviews. Support the division in learning from reviews and feedback lessons learnt across the Trust and externally where appropriate.

Assist the clinical governance manager to provide expert advice on existing and new legislation and guidance and specific advice in the event of serious untoward incidents (SUIs). Facilitate root cause analysis meetings and alike, to following serious incidents and monitor the implementation of any recommendations arising from investigations, disseminate Trust wide learning and report internally and externally as appropriate.

Work closely with the health and safety manager and support the resolution of non-clinical risk issues where appropriate.

Service Improvement / Practice Development

In collaboration with lead nurses and other professional heads identify areas where professional practice could be improved and lead change in collaboration with other professionals to improve care.

Working in collaboration with the divisional management team, respond to patient views and external assessment to identify areas of potential practice development.

Work directly with clinical staff as required ensuring that practice standards are being implemented.

Ensure current clinical guidance, external reviews and accreditations are discussed and reviewed by senior clinicians within agreed time limits, consultation takes place with staff and/or patient groups and changes are communicated to staff.

Education

Facilitate a supportive, learning environment for practitioners.

Assist in the production of learning bulletins/newsletters, ensuring content provides clinical updates for staff; production is timely, and content is quality controlled.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Healthcare related subject.
• Current professional registration

Desirable

• Post basic qualification in leadership and/or management.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of expert professional/clinical knowledge in an area supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD.
• Experience of working clinically post registration.
• Evidence of involvement in the development of a program of care, protocols, and audit.
• Evidence of initiative-taking involvement in the development of clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills.
• Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be able to receive and present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large and influential groups.
• Negotiate with stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term periods and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Experience of project principles techniques or quality improvement programmes.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.

Knowledge

Essential

• Has the ability to manage conflicting views and reconciles inter and intra professional differences of opinion.
• Working knowledge of the Datix Risk Management system.
• Knowledge of Governance and Risk areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience.

Values

Essential

• Mental effort: To exert frequent concentration - responding to frequent changing operational pressures and to deal with service issues.
• Emotional effort: The post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and occasional highly distressing and emotional circumstances.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Senior Nursing & Governance - E01005

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We Listen, We Learn, We Lead:

*Contribute to, support and promote ECCH's, strategic direction, values and culture in relation to proactive and reactive services.

*Discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise, and to act as a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.

*Provide leadership and ensure effective management of the team through identified lines of responsibility within Primary Care Homes.

*Act as a resource for other health and social care professionals on matters relating to community nursing.

*Contribute to the management, coordination, development and audit of delegated caseloads in partnership with members of the team, to ensure the provision of high quality service to families, individuals, and groups within the community for the provision of their physical, social and psychological well-being.

*Participate in clinical supervision within Primary Care Home as required.

*Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards of care.

*Develop excellent internal and external networks in order to promote Primary Care Network.

*Contribute to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk assessment and management and clinical audit.

*Critically evaluate research findings, national guidelines and implement changes in clinical practice as appropriate.

*Create an environment conducive to effective working, respecting and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services.

*Actively manage, change and foster innovation within proactive and reactive care.

*To deputise for the Lead Nurse or Integrated Care Lead if required.

Work Together, Achieve Together:

*Work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Home to deliver proactive and reactive services.

*Work in collaboration with colleagues to develop care pathways for patients requiring a range of healthcare needs and reablement.

*Work collaboratively with residential care homes and communitycolleagues to promote high standards of care.

*Contribute to the review of current policies/ protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and outcomes for people requiring proactive and reactive services.

*Work collaboratively with the Primary Care Home Team and the training department to assess the clinical training needs of staff.

*To formulate an individualised management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills and utilizing a wide range of treatment skills in order to formulate a specialised programme of care. This will ensure patients meet their re-ablement goals and promote independence.

*To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and case management.

*To work collaboratively with colleagues in partner organisations towards a shared objective of seamless, patient-focussed service provision

My Accountability, My Responsibility:

*Plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities in a wide range of community settings to ensure best practice is delivered across your designated area of responsibility.

*To undertake a holistic assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills.

*Consistently identify deteriorating patients and evidence ability to escalate

*To oversee the coordination and case management of patients requiring out of hours support, and ensure appropriate follow up is arranged where neededTo provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of the service and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

*To assess mental capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack this capacity to consent to treatment.

*To assess for environmental aids and arrange for provision or provide advice on where aids can be obtained.

*Take responsibility for own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with role.

*Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence and, ensure all aspects of professional behaviour as required within professional code are followed at all times.

*Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy and professional standards for record keeping.

*To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports or letters.

*Take responsibility to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and Environmental Waste Regulations.

*Be responsible for understanding, following and implementing ECCH policies and procedures.

*Manage individual performance, reporting areas of concern and non--compliance to the Integrated Care Lead.

*Ensure staff compliance with ECCH risk management systems, proactively identifying risk, reporting and managing risk within area of responsibility.

Be Cost Conscious, Respect Or Resources:

*Take responsibility for the cost effective management and safe use of expensive clinical equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

*Contribute to the effective use of resources.

*Contribute to the evaluation of training programmes to support patients and carers gain the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain independence.

*All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

*Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

*Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• *BSc in Nursing Practice or equivalent
• *Evidence of continued professional development and a professional portfolio.
• *Leadership/ management qualification or willing to undertake
• *Health Coaching programme or willing to undertake

Desirable

• *Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing
• *Community Nurse Prescriber v100 /v150
• *Independent non- medical prescriber
• *Mentorship / Teaching and Assessing Course (ENB 998) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• *Experience working within a similar field of nursing/healthcare
• *Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• *Experience of working with frail older adults and awareness of the complex issues relating to this client group.

Desirable

• *Previous experience at band 6 level.
• *Clinical experience gained in a community/intermediate care setting.
• *Student supervision/clinical education
• *Experience of clinical audit
• *Experience of successful change management
• *Experience of facilitating clinical supervision

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• *Knowledge and understanding of the National Standards Framework for the Elderly (March 2001)
• *Ability to deal sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety.
• *Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients and be expected to respond immediately to interruptions.
• *Must have an understanding of the legal and ethical issues pertaining to nursing.
• *Leadership skills
• *Assessment and patient management skills
• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• *Negotiating and influencing skills
• *Good IT skills
• *Effective organisation and time management skills
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• *Able to work both collaboratively within a team and independently.
• *Able to contribute to team, service and organisational development.
• *Commitment to person centred, non-discriminatory practice.
• *Aware of requirements for confidentiality.
• *Forward thinking with excellent interpersonal skills.
• *Able to maintain judgment under pressure.
• *Able to maintain motivation, drive, enthusiasm.
• *Flexible approach to work and participate in various shift patterns.
• *Full UK driving licence
• *Due to the variety of community working, the ability will be needed to access a diverse range of properties to carry out assessments.
• *Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
• (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
• *Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Beccles Hospital

St Mary's Road

Beccles

Suffolk

NR34 9NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical care for research participants, as delegated by PIs and research nurses, within the boundaries of own knowledge, competence and skill level.Ensure that all research is undertaken according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.Planning and organising day- to-day research and other activitiesConduct delegated data collection with participants, such as questionnaires and interviews.Collection of biological samples as required for the clinical protocol, this may include blood, urine, sputum etc.Preparation of sampling kits as described in study laboratory manuals, maintaining laboratory stock and shipping & tracking of research samples.Undertake research-related activities as required such as clinical observations and NEWS2, blood glucose monitoring, blood sampling (venepuncture and other venous access), PK sampling, cannulation and ECGs.Attend individual project meetings as required.Contribute to clinical and research governance processes, including adverse event and incident reporting, supporting any investigations.Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.Ensure all clinical activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.Evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be required to meet the clinical needs of the service.

Act as a point of contact for the core Research and Innovation team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to trial set up and general trial conduct.Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.Process trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines.Complete case report forms as per sponsor requirements, and liaise with clinical trial monitors to ensure the data sent is valid and their requirements are met at site monitoring visits.Cross check, confirm data and complete query resolution with sponsors and third parties in a timely manner.Completion of clinical trial specific databases with data from various sources such as questionnaires, hospital records and other electronic and paper sources.Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, archival tumour blocks, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to a clinical trial.If required attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team.Undertake general administrative tasks related to clinical trials as delegated by your line manager.Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.

Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or relevant experience

Desirable

• A research qualification / clinical research training
• Degree in science or health-related discipline
• National Care certificate (Christie Care Certificate)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a research environment Or Experience working in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Data management experience
• Clinical research experience
• phlebotomy skills

Skills

Essential

• IT skills. Experience of using Email, Excel, Word and Outlook

Desirable

• Evidence of IT training
• Intra-venous access training, or a willingness to undertake this

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of ICH "Good Clinical Practice"
• Knowledge and understanding of patient observations

Desirable

• Knowledge of the clinical trial process
• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer
• Knowledge of patient information systems

Vaues

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Melanoma - Q01060

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults, and malfunctions.

Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.

Interpret, monitor, and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system.

Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures.

Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets.

Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.

Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures.

Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.

Communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway.

With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary.

Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.

Provide, receive, and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, in line with information governance legislation.

Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace.

Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance with the infection control policy.

Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances.

Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures.

Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017.

Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques.

Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD).

Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call.

Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation.

Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team, within a time period as outlined by line manager.

Supervisory & managerial

Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care, and treatment.

Teaching and training

Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model.

Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.

Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training.

Assimilate new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value.

Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff.

Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography).
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience within a treatment setting demonstrated by evidence of a contemporary range of treatment equipment and techniques including ablative techniques (SRS/SABR).
• Supporting colleagues in managing patients including protocol variations, response to imaging/changes in treatments.
• Experience in on-treatment imaging and relevant on-set clinical decision making.
• Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Contributing to a ISO9001-accredited system or similar.
• Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments.
• Participating in technical developments.
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Desirable

• Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy.
• Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres.
• Awareness of trial protocols and procedures .

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult conversations.
• Ability in conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public.
• Ability to foster a team-environment, motivating colleagues.
• Ability to impart messages including in group setting, utilising presentation aids as appropriate.
• Ability to manage colleagues.
• Ability to manage workload.
• Ability to manage pathways.
• Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these.
• Ability to make sound judgements to support clinical decisions.
• Ability to utilise core clinical IT (e.g. R&V systems, PACS/RIS systems, PAS systems).
• Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software).
• Ability to utilise core non-clinical IT (e.g. MS Office etc).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway.
• Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge.
• Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy.
• Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy.
• Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice.
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc.
• Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Radiotherapy Withington Treatment - E00079

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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