Job description

Job responsibilities

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Name Tim Hiles Position Chief Operating Officer Email [email protected] Phone number Shortlisting Date: 14th September Interview Date: 12th October

There are five Director of Operations posts within Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT). The post holders will play a key role in the delivery of high quality clinical services and will support a number of Clinical Service Units (CSUs) in the delivery of the Trust objectives, with a particular focus on achievement against the agreed CSU Delivery Contracts. This role requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about patient care, and who have a desire to influence at the highest levels working in close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff.

To succeed in this role, candidates need to be able to build confidence across the organisation and CSUs as well as with external partners.

The successful applicant will be one of five Directors of Operations within the Trust. The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality clinical services, the Trust’s commitments and objectives.

In addition, you will provide leadership, guidance and support to a defined portfolio of CSU’s, through the integrated accountability framework, reporting monthly to the executive Team, in the development of transformational plans.

This role requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about patient care, and who have a desire to influence at the highest levels working in close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff.

We are seeing a visible leader with a recent track record of strong operational service delivery in a complex healthcare environment. You will have an open and transparent leadership style with extensive experience of delivering performance, improvement and service change.

First degree or equivalent NHS management experience and evidence of practical application of expertise at this level. Experience of working at senior management level in large complex environment. Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations. Ability to lead the redesign of services to ensure they are delivered to the highest standard and are cost effective. Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst supporting and getting the most out of staff. Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences using a range of different approaches

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Role - may include the following:

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

• To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.
• Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).

Risk stratification

• Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Unplanned hospital admissions

• Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews.
• Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.

Repeat prescribing

• Produce and implement a repeat prescribing policy.
• Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review to the GP. Monitor and manage patients with polypharmacy.

Telephone and patient facing medicines support

• Provide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines.
• Hold clinics for patients requiring face-to-face medicines use reviews

Medication review

• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GPs on prescribing and monitoring.

Care home medication reviews

• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GP on prescribing and monitoring.
• Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.
• Domiciliary clinical medication review
• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GPs on prescribing and monitoring.

Long-term condition clinics

• See patients with single medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, asthma).
• Make recommendations to GPs for medicine improvements.

Service development

• Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and
• implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advise on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).

Care Quality Commission

• Work with the Federation and Member Practices to ensure compliance with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
• Undertake risk assessment and management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.

Public health

• To contribute to public health campaigns, including flu vaccinations and adult immunisation programmes.

Cost saving programmes

• Undertake changes to medicines (switches) designed to save on medicine costs where a medicine or product with lower acquisition cost is now available.

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

• Answers all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff and patients with queries about medicines.

Information management

• Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Medicines quality improvement

• Undertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Training

• Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.
• Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations
• Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).
• Assist practices in setting and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system.
• Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance.
• Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages.

Medicines safety

• Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based

Desirable

• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Able to recognise priorities
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Full Driving License / willingness to travel across patch
• Strong analytical and judgement skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner
• Experienced working with EMIS Web Medical Record system

Desirable

• Able to effectively influence others to complete agreed actions

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude, calm and efficient manner
• Conscientious, hardworking, self- motivated, work with minimal supervision
• Creative and tenacious in finding solutions to difficult problems
• Ability to work with both clinical and administrative staff
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to engage and sustain relationships with all professionals, other organisations and service-users
• Honest, reliable and enthusiastic, has a flexible approach
• Committed to personal development, willingness to undergo further training or development
• Car user and willing to travel between PCN GP practices

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Degree
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in Pharmacy
• Experience of / familiarity with clinical systems such as Emis
• Current GPhC registration

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing

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

Bolton GP Federation

Address

Bolton Primary Care Hub

Chorley Street

BOLTON

BL1 4AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths or equivalent relevant experience
• Level 4 qualification (e.g. Diploma, Certificate, or equivalent) in IT, Digital, Business Administration, Information Security, or a related field OR equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Qualification in IT, Information Security, Digital, or related discipline
• Formal training in Registration Authority, Smartcards, Identity Management, or IT Security

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an access management, IT support, service desk, or digital administration role
• Experience of managing user access, security permissions, or system accounts
• Understanding of information governance, data protection, and confidentiality requirements
• Experience using IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and national guidance to maintain secure system access

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS or a large complex organisation
• Experience acting as a Registration Authority Agent or using NHS Identity / Smartcard systems
• Experience of auditing, reporting, or maintaining access records and documentation

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate technical and procedural information clearly to non-technical users
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and ability to manage enquiries professionally
• Ability to work collaboratively with IT teams, HR teams, managers, and system users
• Ability to provide guidance and support to junior staff or colleagues

Desirable

• Experience delivering training, guidance, or briefings on system access processes

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and solution focused approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and priorities

Desirable

• Interest in digital systems, information security, and service improvement

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workload to meet service deadlines
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and participate in appraisal and development processes
• Awareness of and adherence to Information Governance, GDPR, and Trust policies
• Willingness to travel between sites to support service delivery, if 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

North Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals & Hull University Teaching Hospitals

Hull/Cottingham/Goole/Grimsby/Scnuthorpe HU16 5JQ & DN15 7BH

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the overall management, leadership, strategic planning and development and delivery of Adult and Childrens Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) within and out with the organisation

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Innovative problem solving/analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including being able to communicate effectively across all disciplines clinical and managerial and at all levels
• Strategic vision and planning skills and the ability to explore imaginative ways of optimising use of resources
• Ability to lead and embed change
• Visible and supportive leadership style. With the capability, confidence, temperament and self-motivation to see projects through to completion
• Experience of planning and service development in a complex organisation resulting in improvements in delivery or practice
• Able to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with executive management, consultants, external stakeholders and other groups on highly complex, sensitive and contentious issues

Desirable

• Project Management experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience, knowledge and proven track record of delivery in managing and developing a range of diverse and complex operational services.
• Experience of managing a complex and demanding workload.
• Ability to translate strategic plans into operation reality.
• Experience of successfully leading professional groups.
• Able to condense multiple and often conflicting information sources into simple formats
• Experience of effective partnership and collaborative working
• Experience of workforce planning and development

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Possess highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through formal qualifications and/or relevant specialist experience in practice equivalent to Masters level.
• Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registration with HCPC
• Proven management experience at a senior level including dealing with a range of HR matters, financial management, project management, change management, management information systems, governance and recognised leadership qualification or willing to work towards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

These areas are not representative of the whole scope of the role and other work may be included into the remit of this post as needed.

At all times, the post holder must act in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and appearance representing School Lane Surgery, Breckland Alliance and the NHS.

Job Responsibilities

1. Working with on-call team, ensuring the daily requests for GP appointments are dealt with accuracy and in a timely manner.
2. Adapting to individual clinicians as you work alongside the on-call team.
3. Completing the GPA team tasks. Reassigning tasks if the clinician is on annual leave.
4. Reassigning pathology depending on annual leave or clinicians who work on a part-time basis.
5. Filing bowel and smear results
6. Process and Invite patients in for their cervical screening using the portal.
7. Completing repeat blood test team tasks, adding blood forms at the request of clinicians.
8. Actioning various batch reports and completing system one updates.
9. Have a good understanding when to send FP69s.
10. Managing and having a clear understanding of footfall and accurx system.
11. As and when undertaking various other admin roles as appropriate to cover sickness and annual leave.
12. Following the GP planner and annual leave on SystmOne, plan and add all clinical and additional staffs clinic lists and any ad-hoc rota amendments.

Additional Duties

It is recognised that this JD may evolve. It will be reviewed during the post holders annual appraisals and be amended to reflect any changes needed in discussion with the post holder.

Confidentiality

1. While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
2. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
3. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

1. Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
2. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
3. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
4. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
5. Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

1. The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:
2. Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
3. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
4. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

1. Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
2. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

1. Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
2. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
3. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
4. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
5. Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

1. Communicate effectively with other team members.
2. Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
3. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in helping to develop the role and in initial and ongoing discussions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Strong IT proficiency in Word and Excel
• - Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• - Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage time efficiently
• - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• - Knowledge of medical terminology is advantageous but not essential; willingness to learn on the job is 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.

Employer details

Employer name

School Lane Surgery

Address

Doctors Surgery

School Lane

Thetford

Norfolk

IP24 2AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The IT Logistics Officer is responsible for the operation of the NHS GM IT warehouse and, as such, responsible for the processing of goods-in and goods-out, as well as organising the layout and appropriate storage of stock. This includes the identification of demand, processing and distribution of orders and the collection/disposal of assets in adherence to government set processes and guidelines.

Additionally, the IT Logistics Officer will assist the IT Asset Management Officers in administrative tasks relating to Asset Management, warranty claims and the cataloguing of items. This includes (but not exclusively) the preparation of daily hardware dispatches, the assignment of assets to customer's companies, locations and end users, and the processing of disposal, delivery and collection tasks. They will also be required to use the NHS GM van to deliver and collect equipment to and from customer sites as required. On site disposals as well as the weekly disposal from the warehouse are required to be managed and completed.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification please download the attached document.

**Please note the successful candidate will need to be 25 years or over with a Full clean UK driving license held for a minimum of 1 year**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and or relevant experience
• Full Clean UK Driving License

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with customers over the phone
• Experience of dealing with suppliers over the phone

Desirable

• Previous experience in a delivery / transportation role
• Previous experience of operating warehouse equipment, incl. forklift trucks

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of receipting and ordering processes, including stock control, delivery and collection processes

Desirable

• Local knowledge of towns in the Greater Manchester area
• Some knowledge of IT hardware technologies

Competencies

Essential

• Skills for manipulating information, use of a range of software

Other

Essential

• Computer literacy and standard keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care

Address

Failsworth District Centre

Manchester

M35 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 22nd September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Team leader/management qualification
• Computer qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception service
• Administrative experience
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• Working within guidelines
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
• Data entry experience and documentation
• Advance use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Experience of producing documents to a high standard

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS
• Previous experience of working with medical records
• Recruitment and Selection of staff
• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Sound knowledge of office procedures
• Understanding of customer service
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities
• Analytical and numeric skills
• A basic understanding of the NHS Cancer Plan, and Specifically its 31 and 62 day breach targets

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
• Ability to allocate and monitor work of others
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Willing to take on/learn new skills
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
• High degree of numeracy
• Use of software tools to query databases to manipulate and analyse data
• Ability to explain report trends and issues to non technical staff
• Familiarity with Databases

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital administration systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of recording quality data
• Use of Crystal reporting or similar reporting packages
• Use of SQL query language

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology will work under the supervision of Consultant Ophthalmologists to provide high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmic care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and surgical services at the Royal Eye Infirmary and Derriford Hospital.

The post holder will:

• Independently manage general and urgent ophthalmology clinics and participate in subspecialty clinics, laser treatments, and operating theatre lists within their competencies.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive ophthalmology services, including participation in the on-call rota where required.
• Provide inpatient care and work collaboratively with consultants, SAS doctors, trainees, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and research activities to support continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to the teaching, supervision, and training of junior doctors, medical students, nursing staff, and allied health professionals, while maintaining their own continuing professional development.
• Support service development, efficient use of departmental resources, and achievement of Trust quality standards and NHS waiting time targets.
• Comply with Trust policies, professional standards, and statutory requirements, undertaking any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFull GMC registration
• oEquivalent of M/FRCOphth, M/FRCS, Overseas equivalent in Ophthalmology

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate evidence of a sound ophthalmic training
• oAt least 4 years of experience in ophthalmology

Aptitude

Essential

• oCommunication skills, particularly in dealing with other medical teams and patients
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

Other factors

Essential

• Ability to work hours of the job and participate in the 1st on call rota
• Flexibility in patient care provision

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Royal Eye Infirmary

3 Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 5ZF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 Customer Service/ Business
• Admin /ITQ or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Typing qualification or equivalent
• Secretary qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy office environment or reception role
• Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• Working with guidelines
• Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
• Data entry
• Experience of IT packages - Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Previous experience of working within medical records
• Experience of call handling
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of customer service

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of the Trust's priorities
• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, including comprehensive knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload ; effective time management
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
• Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team with effective interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• To act in a professional manner at all times
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must be registered as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to be considered for this post

We are looking for an individual with a wealth of experience working in pharmacy aseptic services and an in-depth knowledge of the latest regulatory controls and quality assurances for section 10 compounding units.

Please kindly see the Job description and Person Specification attached in regard to the role and responsibilities of the post holder.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

• PGDip Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in pharmacy aseptic services
• Registered Pharmacist
• Leadership or project management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Extensive experience of quality assurance in an aseptic or manufacturing unit
• Previous experience with a range of electronic worksheet systems and / or electronic chemotherapy prescribing systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of section 10 legislation demonstrated

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 Pharmacy Aseptics

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th September 2026.

Interview dates will be communicated to successful applicants.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Science degree qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCP training
• Post graduate research qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University or industry)

Desirable

• Experience of working within a clinical research setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of research governance within the NHS, university or industry
• Understanding of the ethical issues in clinical research

Desirable

• Knowledge of the regulatory framework for research including the UK Research Governance Policy Framework for Health Social Care Research
• Knowledge of commercial organisations and external agencies within clinical research

Skills

Essential

• -Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• -Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build working relationships with department colleagues, Trust staff at all levels and external organisations such as the Ethics Committees, Universities, funding bodies, and other NHS Trusts
• -Excellent IT skills including the recording of data within electronic databases
• -Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads
• -Ability to work independently with initiative and maintain confidentiality
• -Be proactive and work methodically

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• -Keep up to date with changes in local and national guidelines / legislative requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 15th September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE Level or equivalent
• oNVQ level 2 Customer Service/Business Admin/ ITQ or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oTyping qualification or equivalent
• oMedical Secretary qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception role
• oPrioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• oWorking within guidelines
• oExperience of customer service or dealing with the public
• oData entry experience
• oExperience of IT packages - Microsoft office

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working in NHS
• oPrevious experience of working with medical records
• oExperience of call handling
• oExperience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection
• oUnderstanding of customer service

Desirable

• oKnowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
• oKnowledge of Trust information systems
• oKnowledge of Medical Terminology

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to work as part of a team
• oGood communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• oAbility to follow processes and procedures
• oHigh level of ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
• oAccurate and speedy typing and key board skills
• oGood organisational skills
• oAbility to meet deadlines
• oWilling to take on/learn new skills
• oAbility to show attention to detail and accuracy
• oAbility to adapt to change
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to store and safeguard confidential documents

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close at midnight on 8th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 17th September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level or Level 3 Business Admin/IT qualification or equivalent
• Touch typing certificate or equivalent
• Secretarial qualification (RSA III) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative work
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• Working within guidelines and developing administrative processes
• Customer service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations
• Data entry and producing reports
• Experience of IT packages - Microsoft Office
• Secretarial and/or administrative including diary management, coordinating and arranging meetings, minute taking and developing templates
• Audio typing

Desirable

• Familiarity with EPIC computer systems
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of customer service
• Understanding of NHS targets

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust information systems

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email and face to face
• Ability to organise and manage own timekeeping to schedule and deadlines
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Willing to take on and learn new skills
• Accurate and speedy typing and keyboard skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Head of MBBS Assessment Duties

Overall accountability for the assessments of the 5-year MBBS medical programme, ensuring that assessment policies, procedures and documentation relevant to the course are regularly updated and meet the requirements of the GMC and St Marys University and align with the contingent partner.

Lead on all elements of the assessment strategy in collaboration with others, of all formative and summative assessments across the MBBS programme

Design, implement and quality assure assessment processes and operating procedures that are robust, valid reliable and are compliant with the GMCs expectations for the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA), taking into consideration requirements to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act.

Manage assessments in their entirety, including item development, paper and assessment creation, internal and external review, assessment delivery processes, post examination reviews, review of psychometrics, moderation and exam board preparation.

Lead on the standard setting procedure for all assessment using appropriate methods (e.g. borderline regression, Angoff, or other appropriate methods).

Work closely with the Head of OSCEs and Clinical Skills to oversee question OSCE station writing and guide standard setting for all performance-based assessment methods

Lead and manage access to MSC question bank and act as the key liaison with MSCAA

Take an innovative approach to assessment and feedback

Liaise with GMC, Medical Schools Council, other key stakeholders and relevant bodies regarding preparation of students for the MLA.

Work alongside the contingent partner with all matters relating to assessment

Oversee the design, development and delivery of a suitable digital platform to capture the students assessment journey through the MBBS programme

Chair sub-Committees as necessary and end-of-year sub- and full Exam Boards as appropriate

Work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders within and external to the University (e.g. NHS, community groups etc.) to ensure assessments are aligned to diverse community needs.

Provide leadership around communication of assessments and assessment changes to students.

Respond to student feedback on assessment.

Work collaboratively with local education providers and other colleagues to ensure high quality assessment provision, including the recruitment and retention of examiners.

Lead on the development of training in assessment and feedback for supervisors and examiners

Lead on internal and external metrics relating to assessment and feedback

Lead innovation in performance-based assessments informed by contemporary evidence and best practice in medical education.

Monitor annual assessment performance and report to the Medical Programme Committee on assessment performance.

Oversee the recruitment and liaison with external examiners and respond to their feedback.

Respond to student concerns for issues related to assessment, and resolve issues or concerns which have been escalated including the appeals process, responding to the Office for the Independent Adjudicator and related Freedom of Information requests

Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion considerations are applied to all aspects of the assessment strategy and ensure alignment with university policies

Oversee the identification of awarding gaps and lead the Schools response to any emerging trends

Oversee a strategy for the calculation and recommendation of exit degrees for students who do not complete the MBBS.

Operational Coordination

Oversee and coordinate (with the assessment and professional services team) the operational delivery of assessment, including scheduling, venues, equipment, planning, staffing, training logistics and communication.

Work closely with the administrative and assessment support teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Liaise with clinical partners, training hubs, and external stakeholders to secure an appropriately trained examiner workforce.

Teaching, Learning Resources and Student Support

As appropriate, contribute to clinical and communication skills teaching and OSCE preparation sessions.

Lead/oversee the creation and development of student learning resources (digital VLE content and written) to support skills acquisition and assessment preparation.

As appropriate, undertake the pastoral and academic care of students through the personal academic tutor role, referring students to professional services where appropriate.

Teach as a member of the teaching team at an undergraduate level. Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures.

Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives and ensure that these are met through content, methods of delivery and learning materials.

Supervise the work of students (including projects, clinical observations and placements) and provide advice and support on study skills and help with learning problems.

Continually improve and enhance teaching design and delivery by reflecting on own teaching practice and obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peer observation.

providing timely and effective feedback in line with university quality standards.

Collaborate on research projects with other academic staff in the Faculty and across the University.

Collaboration, Leadership and Professional Engagement

Foster a culture of crossschool collaboration, professionalism, and respect.

Maintain strong working relationships with the Head of Clinical Communication Skills, Lead for CPP, the Head of Clinical Skills and OSCE Lead, clinical partners and external stakeholders.

Represent the School of Medicine at relevant internal and external committees, working groups, and regulatory meetings relating to assessment.

Engage in continuing professional development and educational scholarship to maintain expertise in medical education and performance-based assessment.

Undertake activities and duties consistent with the role and the needs of the Faculty as directed by the Director of Undergraduate Medicine.

Ongoing Clinical Commitment

Given that the purpose of the role is to enable individuals to embed clinical practice in teaching and the curriculum more generally, it is a fundamental condition of your employment that you remain employed in a clinical role within the National Health Service (NHS).

The University defines this as:

Maintaining full registration with the General Medical Council. (You are advised to continue membership of one of the medical defence organisations.)

Hold a GP, or consultant/equivalent level employment contract with GP practice or NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Leadership: ability to establish principles, set direction and motivate colleagues.
• Collaboration: ability to work with senior colleagues within agreed framework.
• Ability to conceptualise and analyse problems and to synthesise complex sets of information and ideas.
• Ability to relate to others with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organise workload and financial planning and monitoring, whilst assessing and managing priorities.
• Team work: proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills.
• Professional Development: A commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up-to-date with developments in your area is necessary

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC
• Licence to practise in the UK and member of the GMC Specialist/GP Register
• Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training (CCT)
• Professional accreditation as appropriate, including up to date annual clinical appraisal
• Postgraduate qualification in medical/clinical education (PGCert; PGDip; Masters)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of Medical Education, including designing, blueprinting and quality assuring assessments in medicine/health undergraduate programmes, and knowledge of different assessment methodologies
• Experience of applying psychometrics in a Medical Education context
• Knowledge of internal and external quality assurance frameworks, including validation methods in medical education
• Knowledge and experience of working with digital assessment platforms in a medical education context
• Knowledge of educational and adult learning theory and evidence of using educational theory in instructional design of teaching.
• Experience designing or delivering OSCEs or similar clinical assessments
• Knowledge of GMC requirements and national assessment standards
• Experience working in higher education or postgraduate medical training

Desirable

• Evidence of educational scholarship, research or contribution to assessment innovation

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Address

St. Marys University

Waldegrave Road

Twickenham

TW1 4SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject

Desirable

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Experience

Essential

• Worked in health or experience of delivering care

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS Theatre/wards/critical care

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Awareness of health and safety
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Awareness of limitations of practice
• Working within a team

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Values

Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS Wales values
• Integrating improvement into everyday working

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work shifts/nights/out of hours cover
• Able to travel to other hospitals in a timely manner if 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidate will use their experience, skills and knowledge to lead on neurodevelopmental assessments, which includes AD/HD and ASD with children and young people, and their families/carers. They will have experience of working autonomously and as part of a team within their professional guidelines as well as liaising closely with other professionals, which includes, parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals.

The candidate will provide specialist neurodevelopmental advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to the child/young persons formulation, diagnosis and treatment. The candidate will have experience of supervising other staff including staff from different disciplines, they will contribute to service development and service evaluation.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• knowledge of and experience of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Specialist knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to client group and settings, and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits underpinned by evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of and experience of child protection and safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Knowledge for interpretative assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key professionals in health, education, and social services.
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision and the ability to engage others in reflective practice.
• A working knowledge of relevant procedures and legal frameworks and to demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice, including: Safeguarding Children, Code of Practice, Information Governance and other legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of methods of involving service users in improving client care.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstratable experience of research and project design for the development of service provision and outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant child protection, safeguarding and mental health legislation and its implications for clinical practice when working with children, young people and their families/carers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Good organisational, time management, and IT skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to manage own caseload including prioritisation skills.
• Well developed concentration skills.
• Ability to fulfil travel commitments of community work independently.

Desirable

• Experience of line managing psychology staff and/or other professionals
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Registered member of the HCPC.
• Experience related to working with children, young people and their families and carers.

Desirable

• Trained in assessment tools relevant to this post (e.g. ADOS, WISC, Connors, SNAP).
• Post graduate training related to neurodevelopmental differences.
• Clinical supervision training to be undergoing supervisors training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and families where there are developmental or neurodevelopmental concerns.
• Experience of working with children and young people from pre-school age to school leaving age.
• Experience of working with children who have experienced adverse events
• Experience of using a range of specialist psychology assessment skills which include:
• Use of psychometric assessments attention/ intelligence, memory, reading, social functioning; executive functioning.
• Use of behavioural assessments.
• Use of observational methods of assessment.
• Assessment by interviewing.
• Assessment by analysis of archive material.
• Experience/Knowledge of related conditions and life experiences e.g. AD/HD Intellectual Disability, Dyspraxia, developmental trauma and attachment
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings.
• Experience of working in the community.
• Experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and special needs from mild to extensive difficulties including learning difficulties; physical difficulties; chronic and acute health problems.
• Experience of working with autistic children and young people.
• Experience of providing supervision to other professionals who work with children and young people and their carers and families.
• Experience of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching/training to professionals and parents/carers.
• Experience of audit or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience of conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• Experience of providing specialist neurodevelopmental advice to parents/carers and staff concerning the care/or therapeutic provision for children and young people.
• Experience of working closely with local agencies (e.g. Paediatrics, Education, Local Authority).
• Experience of being involved in service development and contributing to policy planning.

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

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Freshney Green Medical Centre

Sorrel Road

Grimsby

DN34 4GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Community visits to patients in their own home and working as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Please see the attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

relevant experience

Essential

• minimum 1.5 years relevant experience in community rehabilitation setting

Desirable

• minimum of 1.5 years experience of working as occupational therapist in health / social care setting

relevant training

Essential

• evidence of recent relevant training

Desirable

• evidence of recent training

supervising other staff and students

Essential

• experience of supervising other staff

Desirable

• supervising students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

3rd Floor Southfield House

11 Liverpool Gardens

Worthing

BN11 1RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

The Care Coordinator will undertake work in line with PCN and directed priorities. The following are the core responsibilities of the role:

Clinical Pharmacy Support

Use clinical system risk stratification tools and Ardens Manger to identify and call/recall patients for the Clinical Pharmacy Team to review. This includes, but is not limited to, patients for:

Structured Medication Reviews

QOF Quality Improvement indicators

QOF Medicines indicators

IIF Medicines indicators

Practice Prescribing Schemes

Audits

Early Cancer Diagnosis

Support the delivery of PCN objectives under the Early Cancer Diagnosis requirements of the PCN DES. This includes but is not limited to:

Attending Cancer Steering Group meetings

Patient follow-up from cancer screening

Cancer care planning

Patient communications

Enhanced Care in Care Homes

You will:

Support the practice team to identify gaps in existing care plans and help produce and annual Personalised Care and Support Plan (PCSP), referring to the patients named GP to complete.

Liaise with care homes to schedule the monthly Clinical Pharmacist visits.

Liaise with care homes to ensure new admissions and patients who have been discharged from hospital, are reviewed at the next Ward Round, and have an updated PCSP.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Diagnosis

Support patient call and recall as directed by the Senior Network Manager.

Health Inequalities

Identify patient cohorts being targeted by the PCN health inequalities steering group, inviting them to participate in agreed interventions.

Learning disabilities care planning.

Supporting patients & Social Prescribing:

Actively sign-post patients to a variety of services including Social Prescribing, making referrals as appropriate.

Utilise population health intelligence to proactively identify a cohort of patients to deliver personalised care.

Information Technology

Write searches to identify target patient cohorts.

Write and update templates and protocols to effectively capture relevant clinical and non-clinical information.

Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings

Prepare agendas for MDT meetings and contact all parties to ensure attendance and to confirm patients to be discussed.

Care Planning

Support the practice objectives (local and PCN-level) to ensure care plans are actively created and updated. This includes for learning disability patients, dementia patients, care home residents and cancer patients.

Identify patients without recent care plans in place and work with their name GP to update these plans.

Ensure that preventative actions are agreed and detailed in care plans to support the reduction of unnecessary hospital admissions.

Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)

Support patient call and recall as directed by the Senior Network Manager.

Ensure the minimum number of patient contacts by aligning multiple tests and reviews.

Support Data Collection:

Ensure timely and accurate collation of data for the PCN

Appropriate management of collected data, ensuring all data is kept and shared in accordance with all relevant governance requirements.

Validate and quality assure incoming data.

Run regular patient searches using clinical systems to have an up-to-date record of progress of achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Case finding to support target achievement and enhancing register prevalence.

PCN Duties

Provide an agreed Care Coordinator service to all PCN practices with duties to be defined by the PCN managers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Business Administration (or relevant experience)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice, the NHS or Social Care
• Understanding of current issues facing the NHS and social care process
• Experience of administrative duties
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of working with confidential information and an understanding of service user confidentiality
• Working in a multi-disciplinary setting where influence and negotiation is required
• Working in a busy and demanding environment whilst delivering in a timely manner

Desirable

• Knowledge/familiarity with medical terminology
• Previous experience in the Care Coordinator role.

Skills

Essential

• Proven record of excellent written skills and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to work as part of a team
• Excellent motivational and influencing skills
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload and ensuring completion of tasks on time
• Strong analytical and judgement skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner

Desirable

• Experience working with EMIS Web, Medical record system
• Able to effectively influence others to complete agreed actions

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude, calm and efficient manner
• Conscientious, hardworking, self- motivated, work with minimal supervision
• Creative and tenacious in finding solutions to difficult problems
• Ability to work with both clinical and administrative staff
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to engage and sustain relationships with all professionals, other organisations and service-users
• Honest, reliable and enthusiastic, has a flexible approach
• Committed to personal development, willingness to undergo further training or development
• Car user and willing to travel between PCN GP practices

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

Bolton GP Federation

Address

Floor 2, The Hub

Bold Street

Bolton

Lancashire

BL1 1LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Assist with scanning, filing, and maintaining electronic and paper records.

- Process patient referrals via the electronic referral system.

- Provide basic IT support to practice staff and raise IT support requests.

- Contribute and take minutes of staff meetings.

- Support the wider admin team during busy periods or staff absence.

- Uphold patient confidentiality and data protection at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Previous experience in a administrative role.
• - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• - Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.
• - Basic knowledge of IT troubleshooting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice or Primary Care
• Familiarity with clinical systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Langton Medical Group

Address

Eastern Avenue

Lichfield

Staffs

WS13 7FA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://langtonmedicalgroup.co.uk/homepage (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

• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT in Anaesthesia or within six months of CCT or eligibility for entry on GMC specialist register
• Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine

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

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose: To provide high-quality clinical and administrative support across multiple GP practice sites, assisting the practice team in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform venepuncture and other blood sampling procedures safely and accurately.

• Administer immunisations, including flu vaccines and B12 injections.

• Measure and record patient blood pressure and other vital signs.

• Conduct NHS Health Checks and diabetic foot checks.

• Support clinicians during patient consultations and procedures as required.

• Maintain accurate patient records in line with practice policies and data protection regulations.

• Assist with the smooth running of clinical areas, including preparation and stock management of clinical equipment.

• Work flexibly across multiple practice sites to meet service needs.

• Participate in training and professional development activities as required.

• Stock management including ordering

• Safety checks including stock check and fridge temperature monitoring

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a general practice or primary care setting.
• Competence in venepuncture, immunisations, and basic clinical assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.

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

HT Practice

Address

156 Stockport Road

Ashton Under Lyne

OL7 0NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Advanced Physical examination of the Adult qualification

Desirable

• Learning & assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad surgical /Anaesthetic Nursing experience.
• Ability to work at an autonomous level

Desirable

• Evidence of supervision of staff to ensure standards of care

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• ECG recording

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

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
• Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing)

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with the public

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
• Able to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in care or customer services

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Manages stress levels effectively
• Able to work in a busy environment and manage own workload

Technical Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
• IT literate

Desirable

• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions within the Community Neurosciences Team. The post holder will manage a delegated caseload under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists, developing specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation whilst delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions across community, clinic and home-based settings throughout Warrington and Halton. The role requires autonomous practice and lone working, active participation in multidisciplinary assessment, treatment planning and team meetings, and collaborative working with patients, carers and partner agencies to maximise functional independence, optimise participation and improve quality of life for people living with a range of neurological conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The post holder will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions, contributing to multidisciplinary service delivery and supporting patients to maximise independence, participation and quality of life within community, clinic and home-based settings. Working under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists, the post holder will develop specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation whilst managing a delegated caseload and delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To undertake holistic occupational therapy assessments for adults with neurological conditions, including those with multiple and complex health needs, considering physical, cognitive, functional, occupational, psychosocial and environmental factors.
• To work collaboratively with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify meaningful, person-centred rehabilitation goals.
• To plan, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to maximise functional independence, participation, safety and quality of life.
• To monitor and evaluate patient response to intervention, adapting treatment plans using clinical reasoning and appropriate outcome measures.
• To develop and apply knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments, occupational therapy models and outcome measures, using supervision and support from senior Occupational Therapists to develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• To contribute an occupational therapy perspective to multidisciplinary assessments, treatment planning, goal setting, clinical reviews and case discussions, developing confidence and competence through supervision from senior Occupational Therapists.
• To identify, assess and manage clinical and environmental risks, including therapeutic risk-taking where appropriate, documenting decisions and rationale in accordance with professional standards and Trust policies.
• To prioritise occupational therapy referrals and manage a delegated caseload according to clinical need, risk, service priorities and available capacity, with support and supervision from Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists.
• To recognise the limits of personal knowledge, skills and competence and seek advice, support or escalation from a senior Occupational Therapist when required.
• To delegate appropriate rehabilitation programmes and activities to therapy assistants and other support staff, providing clear instructions and monitoring progress and outcomes.
• To contribute to discharge, transfer and ongoing care planning in collaboration with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies.
• To work autonomously and as a lone practitioner across community, clinic and home-based settings in Warrington and Halton, in accordance with Trust lone-working, risk-management and health and safety procedures.

Communication and Partnership Working

• To establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, adapting communication methods to meet individual physical, cognitive, emotional, sensory, language and communication needs.
• To communicate occupational therapy assessment findings, treatment plans, goals, progress and recommendations clearly and effectively to patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To support patients to make informed choices regarding their care, obtaining and recording valid consent in accordance with Trust policy and relevant legislation.
• To provide clear information regarding neurological conditions, rehabilitation programmes, self-management strategies and expected outcomes.
• To use encouragement, negotiation and motivational approaches to support patient engagement in rehabilitation, particularly where participation may be affected by fatigue, cognitive impairment, pain, anxiety, low mood or adjustment to long-term disability.
• To contribute an occupational therapy perspective to multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, goal-setting discussions and discharge planning.
• To liaise effectively with hospital services, primary care, social care, care providers, voluntary organisations and other agencies to support coordinated care and continuity across pathways.
• To communicate complex or sensitive information professionally and appropriately, seeking support from senior Occupational Therapists where required.
• To provide advice, education and support to patients, carers, colleagues and partner agencies regarding occupational therapy, neurological rehabilitation, equipment, environmental adaptation and promotion of independence.
• To maintain effective professional relationships with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders.

Professional Development

• To maintain Health and Care Professions Council registration and practise in accordance with relevant professional standards, codes of conduct, Trust policies and legislation.
• To apply evidence-based occupational therapy practice and relevant national and local clinical guidance.
• To participate in regular clinical and professional supervision with Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists.
• To develop specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation through supervised clinical practice, reflective learning, continuing professional development and participation in service-based training opportunities.
• To participate in the Trust appraisal process and preceptorship programme where applicable.
• To take responsibility for identifying personal learning and development needs and agreeing appropriate objectives through supervision and appraisal.
• To maintain an up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio and use reflection, feedback and learning opportunities to develop clinical practice.
• To participate in statutory, mandatory and role-specific training required by the Trust.
• To participate in the Community Neurosciences Team's continuing professional development and in-service training programme.
• To continually review and evaluate personal clinical practice, modifying approaches in line with evidence, patient need, service objectives and organisational requirements.
• To contribute to a culture of professional learning by sharing relevant knowledge, evidence and learning with colleagues.

Education and Training

• To provide advice and education to patients, carers and relevant professionals regarding occupational therapy, neurological rehabilitation, self-management and promotion of independence, seeking support from senior Occupational Therapists where required.
• To share relevant knowledge, skills and learning with colleagues through formal and informal learning opportunities.
• To contribute to induction and learning opportunities for therapy assistants, occupational therapy students and other colleagues within the limits of competence and with senior support.
• To support practice-based learning and student placements where appropriate and following relevant preparation.
• To participate in peer learning, case discussion, reflective practice and multidisciplinary education activities.

Please see attached Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently and safely across Warrington and Halton to meet the requirements of the role.
• Ability to work autonomously within community settings, including lone working in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.

Desirable

• Access to transport suitable for undertaking the requirements of the role.

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Professional Development

Essential

• Commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting students, therapy assistants or other learners.

Experience

Essential

• Experience gained through undergraduate placements across a range of clinical settings and patient groups.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Experience of assessment, treatment planning and goal setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions, stroke or acquired brain injury.
• Experience of community-based rehabilitation.
• Experience of facilitating group interventions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• Post-registration professional development.
• Demonstrable interest in neurological rehabilitation and community-based practice.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the occupational therapy process and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and intervention approaches.
• Understanding of rehabilitation principles and promotion of functional independence.
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of clinical risk assessment and management.
• Ability to work under supervision, recognise limitations and respond appropriately to feedback.
• IT skills appropriate to clinical practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation pathways and interventions.
• Awareness of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and relevant health and social care legislation.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Warrington Community Neurosciences Team

First Floor, Orford Jubilee Hub

Jubilee Way, Orford

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health Professions Council (HCPC) for Registration
• Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio

Desirable

• Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in Clinical Immunology
• Experience of working in an NHS UKAS approved laboratory

Desirable

• Experience in equipment validation and implementation

Skills

Essential

• Good interpretive skills at bench level
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrable experience of pipetting
• Basic computer skills
• Handling biological specimens
• Practical skills associated with GLP
• Knowledge of Phadia 250

Desirable

• Familiarity with Quality Management Software
• Familiarity with Winpath software
• Knowledge of Immunofluoresence

Other requirements

Essential

• Desire and ability to relocate to the area
• Experience of training other members of staff
• Able to work autonomously and as a team member
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Flexibility
• Time management
• Physical capability to perform laboratory duties working alone on shifts

Knowledge

Essential

• Willing and able to learn new skills through further training
• Currently participating in CPD

Desirable

• A good understanding of Clinical Immunology

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

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom