Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional qualification - RMN
• Post Basic Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults with enduring mental illness.
• Community experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of electronic record system, care co-ordination, risk assessment, management and suicide awareness

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Cornwall CMHT

Banham House, Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education and registration

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification).
• Registration with Health Professions Council
• Dysphagia qualification
• Evidence of own professional development and have additional specialist training and advanced professional qualifications

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups

Experience

Essential

• Have knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines in specialty areas, and an ability to apply these to clinical practice and service policies
• Experience of working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Comprehensive experience of working with adult patients in a variety of settings
• Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas; Stroke, Eldercare, Neurology
• Knowledge of national agendas influencing clinical practice eg NICE
• An awareness of research and evidence-based practice within stroke care

Desirable

• Experience of evaluating service delivery and monitoring effectiveness and outcomes of intervention, and of undertaking clinical audit Experience of participation in audit and research projects

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• As an autonomous practitioner to be able to deal with complex clinical issues
• Specialist level assessment skills
• Excellent written, verbal, computer and interpersonal communication skills Dexterity, coordination, and keyboard skills
• Well-developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to listen well and have empathy, without prejudice.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Austell/ Newquay/ Liskeard Hospital / Bodmin Health Centre/ Stratton (base optional)

TBC

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent recognised professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Member of RCSLT

Desirable

• Member of Clinical Excellence Network
• British Sign Language or Makaton qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of carrying out a range of specialist assessments and intervention
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with other professionals and an understanding of their roles
• Experience of working in a range of paediatric settings
• Experience with high and/or low-tech AAC

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to write clear concise reports
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Ability to communicate advice to others effectively
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, evaluation and reflection skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Well established knowledge of standards of record keeping

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Health and Social Care Centre

18 Queens Road

Teddington

TW11 0LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current professional registration with HCPC
• Evidence of related CPD

Experience

Essential

• Qualified physiotherapist with clinical experience in a range of core areas
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working within a community setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities

Skills and aptitude

Essential

• Interest and passion to work with people with learning disabilities

Desirable

• Alternative communication strategies

Knowledge and abilities

Desirable

• Understanding the health needs of people with a learning disability

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kernow Building

Pool

TR15 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the role profile and person specification for both our Band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
• Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe
• Willingness and competency to complete further training for progression to Healthcare Assistant within agreed timeframe

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment

Skills & Aptitude & Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed
• Ability to cope with a varied workload
• Ability to use a computer for work and training purposes

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in a care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Community Hospital

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Qualifications and ability to answer questions at interview

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Registered Nurse for learning disability or RMN (or equivalent)
• Evidence of post registration training in Diabetes
• Good understanding of the national diabetes agenda, prevention and treatment
• Evidence of working clinically at a senior level

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake relevant training

practical demands of the role

Essential

• Be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
• Ability to work independently as team player

Desirable

• Has experience working within a range of care settings

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

Walton Hospital

Chesterfield

S403HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / qualification and experience

Essential

• Current professional registration - HCPC
• Management & treatment of diabetic and high-risk patients

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing - non medical prescriber qualification
• Working as part of a multi disciplinary team

Knowledge and ability

Essential

• Possess an excellent holistic knowledge of care
• Ability to use Evidence Based Practice and Therapy Outcome Measures to influence policy and write clinical protocols.
• Abilities & understanding of techniques in audit & research

Skills and adaptitude

Essential

• Advanced clinical skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

• Mentorship & supervision 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.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North and East area

To be confirmed

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Clinical Scientist youll perform the full range of routine embryological duties including ICSI and embryo biopsy. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team in coordinating treatment cycles and providing our patients with the best possible treatment experience and as a team giving each patient the very best chance of success. You will form part of the scientific leadership team and contribute to the safe and effective running of the laboratory service. As part of the Care Fertility family, your role will embody the organisations core values of Compassion, Collaboration and Expertise.

See JD attached for full duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within a clinical embryology laboratory.
• Competence in core embryology procedures including ICSI.
• Experience working within quality management and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to fertility services.

Desirable

• Experience of embryo biopsy.
• Experience supporting service development initiatives.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or training colleagues.
• Involvement in research, innovation or quality improvement projects.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong understanding of laboratory governance and quality systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and scientific practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.

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

CARE Fertility

Address

Care Fertility

67 The Avenue

Northampton

NN1 5BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be provided with a fully supported induction programme and will be offered a programme of training and development should you wish to progress.

Our staff support network includes protected time, wellbeing sessions and regular supervision.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply **

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• NVQ Level 2/3, in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within the care sector

Desirable

• Mental health experience

Other

Essential

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Wedgwood House

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Follow Trust and departmental processes and procedures to ensure a high quality, resource efficient and cost effective service is provided.
• Ensure patient folders are created and prepped and made available for all outpatient activity including Cardiac Diagnostics and TB contact clinics. All folders must be available within the agreed time limits and are presented in a tidy and cohesive order in line with NHSLA.
• To ensure all required data is accurately and appropriately recorded in the PAS system within agreed timeframes. Of particular importance is data relating to patient demographics, appointments, 18 week referral to treatment pathway.
• Update of all outpatient appointment outcomes at the end of each clinic session i.e. cache up, ensuring all relevant actions have been completed for each patient.
• To ensure that patients/callers needs are met with regard to booking systems, and/or general enquiries.
• To sensitively explain to patients where their appointments have been cancelled or postponed and ensure a new appointment is negotiated, as required.
• To deal sympathetically with distressed patients and families.
• To deal with patient complaints concerning Outpatient appointment details/ cancellations referring angry/distressed patients on to a senior member of the Outpatients Team when necessary.
• To notify the Team Leader Central Booking if there are any issues with clinic capacity for future appointments.
• To work and rotate on various clinics in Outpatients, Cardiac Diagnostics and Contact Clinic to ensure adequate skill mix and cover within the team.
• To prioritise, book and change appointments on both PAS and the Choose and Book System on a daily basis according to clinical urgency, clinic capacity and waiting time targets.
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with the Trusts Access Policy.
• Maintain statistics of each clinic session and provide to the Team Leader Central Booking Team.
• Open post and re-direct as appropriate to other departments.
• Liaise with GP practices or other NHS organisations to retrieve missing referrals or gain additional information around patient referrals when necessary.
• To provide a high standard of customer care to patients and their careers through clear communications.
• Ensure that patient reminder letters are generated from the PAS on a daily basis and posted to patients in a timely manner.
• Assist clinical staff in retrieval of scanned images from the EDMS.
• Ensure the Outpatient reception desk is appropriately staffed during busy times to support patient flow.
• To ensure that any change of patient details are made on PAS promptly at the point of referral or appointment confirmation.
• Demonstrate and explain outpatient administrative processes, practices and procedures to new and less experienced staff.
• To answer the telephone and deal with queries and requests in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner, referring on, as necessary to the appropriate member of the Team.
• To provide cover to the Access Team, Medical Secretariat and Health Records Team for roles equivalent to own post or grade if required.
• To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the
• Line Manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
• Ensure all patient folders from each outpatient clinic are collated and prepped prior to sending to Health Records to be scanned in to the EDMS.
• Liaise with Outpatient, Cardiac Diagnostic and Contact Clinic staff to ensure all aspects of service delivery are aligned with service requirements.
• Scan documentation using the departmental scanning devices and index records accordingly to ensure documentation is classified and indexed to the correct patient record.
• Undertake regular maintenance and cleansing of scanning devices to ensure devices are appropriately maintained and remain operational.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of work undertaken on a daily basis to ensure departmental KPIs and service level agreements can be monitored.
• Participate and contribute to departmental meetings including objective setting and feedback discussions.
• Ensure any requests for disclosure of information are directed to the Health Records Coordinator and Information Governance Officer.
• Participate in departmental audits as and when required.
• Maintain records (paper and electronic) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Report any incidents direct to the departmental manager immediately and ensure the Trust incident reporting process is followed.
• Ensure that lifting and handling guidelines are adhered to.
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements within the Trust.
• Collect and deliver patient folders to and from Health Records Department following completion of Outpatient Clinic sessions.
• Follow and comply with departmental procedure documentation. When new procedures are implemented or existing documentation updated, staff must familiarize themselves with the changes.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that an efficient service is provided at all times.
• Liaise effectively with all disciplines of staff to ensure efficient lines of communication are maintained at all times.
• Check stationary requirements and inform Team Leader Central Booking Team if extra stock is required to maintain service delivery.
• To undertake any other duties required by manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the role.
• Be flexible to the needs of the service to support effective delivery of service.
• Be adaptable to and support future changes of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English OR equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Conversant with administrative practice
• Previous office experience
• Working in a team
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working under pressure or in a fast pace environment

Desirable

• Microsoft Excel
• PAS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Reliable and works to high standards
• Adaptable to change
• Sensitive and caring
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Previous experience of a healthcare setting
• Problem Solving
• Able to work on own initiative.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Flexible
• Positive approach to work

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Act as ward coordinator on a shift by shift basis Provide support to the Ward Manager in the management and development of staffand their clinical skills Provide leadership to team members and act as a role model To supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the wardarea Alongside other staff provide efficient communication which will ensuredissemination of information to all staff Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Demonstrate robust and effective management and organisational skillsCLINICAL Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs andvarying levels of complexity Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patientrecords Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needsare met, especially ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives Hold relevant skills for this level Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, andsupport staff members Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line withNMC and Trust Policies and Caldicott principles Demonstrate competency in using specialist equipment and display a soundknowledge of the care Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and familiesin line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Instruct nursing staff in the correct use of equipment, cleaning after use, removingfrom use, and labelling of any faulty or broken items before returning to MedicalEquipment Library/Medical Engineering, ensuring the Nurse in Charge is informed Coordinate cardiac arrest events on the wardMANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Deputise for the Ward Manager in the management and organisation of the ward Accept delegated line management responsibilities for other team membersincluding performance, development and appraisals Support the Ward Manager to maximise the best use of clinical resources,implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff Support the Ward Manager with the monitoring of performance of staff ensuringthat learning needs are identified through personal development and PACT Promote the development of services within the ward area and assist the WardManager to implement changes/improvements Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, fulfil theresponsibility of the authorised signatory Supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinicalarea Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Ensure staffing levels and skill mix are adequate to meet the acuity of patient needsand match the agreed staffing levels Lead role as link nurse Ability to create rosters and understand the nursing establishment required Have an awareness of budget setting and control Participate in organisational cost improvement programmes Encourage and disseminate to staff Trust quality objectives and HNS objectives Manage staff attendance Ensure staff appraisals and mandatory training meet the Trust objectivesORGANISATIONAL Provide leadership Have a good awareness of Trust strategic objectives Undertake investigations in relation to incidents, accidents and complaints Assist the Ward Manager in ward audits and the development and implementationof any ward action plans Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers, participate in the development of local policies and procedures Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvements when required Assist in patient and public involvement activities in the ward area which lead toservice improvement Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights, and take action when your own orothers actions undermine these rightsPROFESSIONAL Keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the specialty and currentissues within nursing and healthcare Promote and maintain safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line withthe Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Maintain a personal development plan and assist in the formulation and updating ofpersonal development plans with junior colleagues (OurPACT) Maintain active status on NMC register and ensure revalidation happens in a timelymanner Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and ensure self and others participate in thedevelopment of same Undertake Clinical Supervision if required and support its use with other staff Maintain up to date skills and knowledge Maintain good awareness of current professional and healthcare issues Maintain a professional portfolio Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvement work, through auditand research Promote equality and diversity and rights, taking action when individual or otherpeoples actions undermine these rights.QUALITY Contribute to the development and maintenance of Clinical Quality and ensure thatnursing care and clinical practice are research and evidence based and activelyreflects the Trusts standards Assist the Division in achieving the Trust Quality Indicators including minimisingpatient harms. This includes the prevalence of unavoidable pressure ulcers, medicineerrors and incidences of infections. Maintain an active involvement in patient and family centred strategies Investigate all incidents, accidents and complaints, reporting them appropriatelyusing relevant systems Monitor and report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fallsbelow an acceptable level Deploy staff with appropriate skills to ensure safe patient care Deploy staff to other areas when required to support patient safety Evaluate care delivered.4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING To provide clinical care taking the opportunity to lead and teach by example in the clinicalsetting. To act as a clinical expert leading best practice and professionalism. To identify and manage a comprehensive teaching programme which is flexible and adaptable tothe needs of all grades of staff and student nurses. In collaboration with the management team identify the individual learning needs of all staffthrough personal development plans / appraisal systems. Participate in and facilitate innovations in collaboration with the MDT and productrepresentatives. Regularly undertake formal teaching sessions on post-registration pathways related to the clinicalspeciality internally and externally. Liaise with other disciplines to facilitate and promote local study days. To establish and maintain an active learning environment in all aspects of critical care. To coordinate, maintain and participate in formal critical care education programme in conjunction withthe Critical Care Directorate education team, ensuring all staff members fully participate indelivery of educational lectures. Encourage reflective practice including ongoing development. To maintain and improve own knowledge base by attending appropriate courses and undertakingresearch-based projects.CONFIDENTIALITYAll employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance,Confidentiality and Information Security

RISK MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts RiskManagement, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at WorkAct. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazardidentified.SAFEGUARDINGAll staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople and vulnerable adults.Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility toensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course oftheir work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote thewelfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significantadults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding andpromotion of the welfare of these individuals.HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThe Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented withopportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trainedclinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes.This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Holds (or working towards) post registration Diploma or Degree
• Holds Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of continued further study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience some of which must be cardiothoracic nursing
• Experience of managing patients with highly dependent needs
• Experience of involvement in successful change management
• Experience of data collection for audit/quality monitoring
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues

Desirable

• Understanding of HR Policies and Procedures
• Basic knowledge of financial management within the clinical setting
• Knowledge of COSHH procedures and risk management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Ability to present written information in a logical manner
• Good IT skills
• Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
• Ability to place the patient at the centre of care delivery and plan effectively for patients with complex care needs
• Good problem solving ability
• Excellent organisational skills
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Demonstrates as desire to explore new ways of delivering service
• Previous experience of team leading/staff management

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Inclusive
• Make a difference
• Person centered
• Accountable
• Continuous improvement
• Teamwork

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients within their home setting to undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning, treatment and evaluation for patients presenting with acute or chronic conditions.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, interpret test results and plan clinical care accordingly.
• To always practice within professional competencies and escalate to the referring or duty clinician for guidance where clinical presentations exceed individual experience or scope of practice.
• Make any necessary referrals in collaboration with the referring or duty clinician to other members of the primary health care team, community or hospital teams or social care team as appropriate.
• Where appropriate, discuss with the referring or duty clinician doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring specific treatment, hospital admission or referral.
• Follow-up patients in the short term and post discharge / 999 call to ensure continuity of care and assist with reducing unnecessary hospital admission or re-admission.
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within the boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care where appropriate.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council Standards and Proficiency, Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and ensure that personal and professional clinical standards and development are maintained.
• If able to prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following national policies, patient group directives and local pathways and in accordance with own competence.
• Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment, ensuring the delivery of a safe and effective service.
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs, only accepting to carry out procedures that you are appropriately trained to complete.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
• Assist with the development of local policies and procedures and participate in audit.
• Participate in PCN MDT where appropriate.
• Explore the potential for collaborative working and take opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships.
• Liaise with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients, including but not limited to:

- Patients and their representatives

- GP, nurses, AHPs and other practice staff

- Social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physician associates and pharmacists

- Community pharmacists and support staff

- End of life care teams

- Mental health teams

- PCN Clinical Directors and other PCN staff

- Practice managers

- Community nurses and other allied health professionals

- Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 yrs post qualification experience
• Demonstrable experience working in, or a good understanding of, urgent care and primary care environments, including the operational and clinical demands of these settings.
• Comprehensive patient examination skills of body systems
• Knowledge of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in primary care
• Collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
• Facilitating change to improve clinical practice
• Undertaking policy review and clinical audit
• Good knowledge of Emis / Clinical system
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues

Desirable

• Experience working within primary care
• Independent prescribing (V300)

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

Sutton Primary Care Networks

Address

Thomas Wall Centre

52 Benhill Avenue

Sutton

Surrey

SM1 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of over 2.8 million people.

The hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the country and performs around 2000 major cardiac procedures and 700 major thoracic procedures per annum. The full range of services for adult cardiothoracic surgical patients (with the exception of transplantation) is provided and this includes an expanding service for adult congenital, major aortic surgery, with minimally invasive robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery. The trust also performs over 150 transcatheter aortic valve insertion procedures per year.

The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment, we are able to provide:

184 medical and surgical beds:

25 day case beds

12 bed cystic fibrosis ward

30 Critical care beds

9 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres

Endoscopy suite

Recovery room

X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT Scanner and MRI scanner

Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory

7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories

One dedicated pacing theatre and a shared pacing/aneurysm theatre

Newly refurbished research laboratories

Hospital electronic patient record system (EPR)

Da Vinci Robotic surgery

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital continues to invest in infrastructure with a recently renovated Catheterisation Suite and Cystic Fibrosis Ward and construction of a new main entrance.

Anaesthetic Team:

Anaesthetists

Dr J Ratnasingham - Deputy Divisional Medical Director (LHCH Surgery Division)

Dr C Quarterman - College Tutor and Director of Medical Education

Dr O Al-Rawi - Clinical Director Anaesthesia

Dr N Coulson - Clinical Director Critical Care

Dr A Bhawnani

Dr J Kendall

Dr F Faraz

Dr B Gutowska

Dr D Mayhew

Dr B Murray

Dr K Palmer

Dr T Ridgway

Dr I Shaban

Dr P Wolski

Dr A Hill

Dr O Chambers

Dr E Houston

Dr M Evans

Dr C Yeo

Dr C Darwen

SESSIONAL COMMITMENT

The Anaesthetic Department is busy division providing anaesthetic for a wide variety of specialist areas including cardiac, thoracic, cardiology and critical care. A variety of sessions would be available and can be tailored to suit the appropriately qualified candidate.

This post attracts a 10 PAs locum consultant job plan including 1.5 SPA for a period of 12 months, starting as soon as possible. Job plan will be adjusted according to ability to do emergency on call commitment after a period of assessment which would be remunerated at 2 PA.

The successful candidates will have full secretarial support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office accommodation.

EDUCATION AND AUDIT

A strong emphasis is placed on quality improvement work within the department, and all medical staff are expected to carry out regular projects. There are regular critical incident meetings and combined mortality and morbidity meetings are also held in conjunction with the surgical division. Medical staff are also required to participate in the Trusts Clinical Governance and Appraisal System.

The hospital provides undergraduate medical education for final year students from Liverpool University. Emphasis is also placed on teaching and training of anaesthetic trainees the fundamentals of cardiothoracic anaesthesia. The successful candidate will be expected to devote time to the training of juniors on a regular basis both for clinical training and more formal teaching.

A specialist Library is available on site. In addition, the libraries of the Liverpool Medical Institution, Liverpool University and Broadgreen Hospital are also available for reference.

Be Civil Be Kind:

In line with the trusts values, the anaesthetic team works with belief that the best teams respect and value each other which contributes to the best outcomes for both staff and patients.

Every day and in every situation, we:

• Treat each other equally and with respect
• Welcome and value every persons contribution and feedback
• Build each other up and appreciate how we help and support each other
• Lead by example, role modelling our IMPACT behaviours
• Greet and acknowledge each other with kindness
• Understand the importance of fairness
• Acknowledge and reflect on the impact our behaviour has on others
• Strive for continuous improvement and lean from our mistakes
• Value the variety of experience, perspectives, skills and ideas that our diverse workplace culture brings
• Promote a culture of civility, addressing incivility in real time to protect everyones mental health and wellbeing

Mersey Region and City of Liverpool

Liverpool is a dynamic maritime city. It has experienced a major revival over the past few years and is now recognised as a World Heritage Site. It is unusually compact and a journey to the centre rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Merseysiders enjoy a superb quality of life.

The county abounds with fine architecture, live cultural pursuits and outstanding sport. There are many fine golf courses in the area, numerous sailing clubs and facilities for windsurfing, and of course there are two famous Premiership Football clubs in the city. Tourism has become a major industry and twenty million people visited the city last year, attracted by the areas natural and man-made assets.

Merseysides theatres, museums and art collections are now amongst its strongest assets. The city is alive with independent theatre groups, authors, poets and dance groups. The Walker Art Gallery contains a collection equal to any in the provinces and the Tate Gallery opened in 1988 on Liverpools waterfront at the refurbished Albert Dock. The Lady Lever Art Gallery at Port Sunlight also houses a collection of national importance. The Philharmonic Orchestra is nationally acclaimed and there is a full range of musical activities of all types.

Liverpool was the European Capital City of Culture for 2008, which attracted further major investment in the city.

There are both Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathedrals and facilities for worship for every other faith in the city. There are excellent schools for both sexes, including a variety of denominational schools both in the private and state sector.

Very good housing in the re-developed docklands, pleasant suburbs, near the sea and in rural areas is easily available the cost of which is still significantly less than the national average.

Two airports are within easy reach. John Lennon International Airport (Liverpool) and Manchester International Airport are within half to three quarters of an hours driving time. There are excellent train services and motorway links to all parts of the country with easy access to the National Parks of North Wales, the Peak District and the Lake District, as well as to both Lancashire and North Wales Coasts. There are direct ferry links to Belfast, Dublin and the Isle of Man.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.

The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

SAFEGUARDING

All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff that come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.

All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.

This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
• FRCA or equivalent diploma
• Passed written Transoesophageal Echocardiography examination or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
• Post-Graduate Prizes
• Full TOE accreditation

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months Advanced training in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia including ability to use and interpret trans-oesophageal echocardiography
• Recent experience working in an NHS setting
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of clinical problems
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Evidence of compliance with Domain 1 and 2 of GMP guidelines

Desirable

• Experience in anaesthesia for major aortic surgery
• Experience in anaesthesia for Adult Congenital Cardiac surgery
• Experience and interest in critical care

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and written skills
• High level of team working and communication skills
• Active regular participation in teaching and training
• Evidence of consistent engagement with clinical audit
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
• Regular commitment to continuing medical education
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research
• Presentations at regional and national meetings

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
• Formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
• ALS/ATLS instructor
• Continuing plans for funded research
• Author of recent peer reviewed publications
• Experience of conducting research projects

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Evidence of consistent ability to work effectively with colleagues in the interests of patients as described in Domain 3 of GMP guidelines
• Listens to colleagues
• Communicates clearly, politely and considerately
• Recognise and show respect for colleagues' skills and contributions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as circumstances require
• Flexibility in a changing work environment
• Evidence of patient centred care
• Evidence of compliance with Domain 4 of GMP

Desirable

• Evidence of Leadership qualities

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City Guilds or NVQ level 3
• Must possess a full driving licence to drive estates vehicle between sites so a valid driving licence is required.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a Painter and Decorator role
• Worked in a multi trade role

Desirable

• Some experience in painting role

Abilities

Essential

• Work unsupervised and be flexible to meet the needs of the service across sites within area of expertise
• Ability to prioritise, plan and work to agreed deadlines, demonstrate organisational 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.

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA28QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be joining a team of six imaging cardiologists, as well as the larger cardiology consultant group. Due to the expansion of LHCHs surgical and structural programmes, this is an exciting and rewarding time to be involved in tertiary centre cardiac imaging in Liverpool due to the increasing demand, improving investment in cardiac diagnostics/radiology, improving image quality and scanner capabilities, and advancing research. LHCH is a high-volume centre for cardiac CT and MRI, with the scanners being dedicated to cardiac work. The imaging cardiologists and radiologists form a supportive, cohesive, collaborative and efficient team who benefit from each others knowledge and experience.

LHCH provides an advanced echo service encompassing all aspects of echocardiography including stress, 3D, contrast, transoesophageal and echo in the catheter lab for interventional procedures. The cardiac diagnostics department is staffed with 20 highly skilled cardiac physiologists with individual BSE accreditation, with the same accreditation also awarded at departmental level. In the past 12 months, over 10,000 outpatient transthoracic echocardiograms were performed along with over 500 stress echo, 400 transoesophageal echo, 4500 in-patient scans and over 1000 scans for the community cardiology service. For stress echo, the department is able to offer all modalities including treadmill, bike, pacing and pharmacological stress. TOE is performed in a purpose-built endoscopy suite. The adult congenital heart disease imaging team are integrated with the imaging department and work in close collaboration with the imaging cardiologists. There are strong links with local secondary care cardiologists and a local network to which the appointee would be expected to contribute.

The TAVI/structural team work closely with the imaging group and currently consist of six interventional cardiologists. The service is expanding with new appointments imminent, and there is collaborative working with dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. Approximately 500 TAVIs will be performed this year, with a recently established TEER service gaining experience and consultant recruitment. Additional structural work includes PFO, paravalvular leak and VSD closure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
• MRCP (UK), or provide evidence of equivalent training and experience

Desirable

• A higher degree e.g. MD, PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in cardiology
• Ability to independently perform and interpret advanced cardiac imaging studies in at least two advanced cardiac imaging modalities from echocardiography, cardiovascular CT and cardiovascular MRI, with appropriate advanced/Level 2 or equivalent accreditation in the relevant imaging modalities
• For CT and/or CMR: a minimum of two years' practical clinical experience undertaking supervised and/or independent live scanning, including experience of operating as the responsible senior clinician for clinical imaging lists and making real-time decisions regarding image acquisition, protocol selection, scan modification and image quality
• Ability to offer imaging opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Understanding and evidence of clinical governance and audit

Desirable

• Experience in structural heart, valve or TAVI imaging
• Experience of advanced echocardiography including 3D, stress and/or transoesophageal echocardiography
• Experience of multimodality imaging in complex valve disease
• Experience in leading service change or improvement
• Evidence of participation in audit project

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
• Experience of supervising Tier 2 doctors
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Level 1/2 accreditation as an educational supervisor

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• Peer reviewed publications.

Desirable

• Success in grant applications
• Editorial experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well within a team and establish good professional relationships
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Commitment to continuing medical education

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart & Chest

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of digital/web services alongside a range of communications practices, procedures and methodologies, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and significant postgraduate-level training or equivalent practical experience; including digital product approaches (user needs, prioritisation, iteration, accessibility and standards) and understanding of communications, public relations and marketing techniques)

• Understanding of how analytics, user research and feedback, alongside communications and engagement approaches, inform improvements, support decision-making and shape effective digital and organisational communications

Desirable

• Training or experience in Agile or iterative delivery approaches

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and how they apply to websites

Essential

• Delivering improvements to digital content, journeys or features from initial requirements to completed updates

• Using evidence (analytics, user needs, feedback) to make recommendations

• Planning and organising tasks across a small project or workstream and delivering them to agreed timescales

• Working with others to translate needs into clear actions or specifications

Essential

• Able to present complex and sensitive project information to groups, including stakeholders and project board

• Able to understand and document user and business needs

• Able to plan, coordinate and track tasks across multiple pieces of work

• Able to explain digital decisions in clear, plain English to colleagues

• Able to interpret analytics and identify meaningful patterns and opportunities

• Experience working with content management systems

• Able to prepare simple prototypes, examples or annotated pages

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools relevant to the role

• Welsh language skills: Essential able to communicate effectively in Welsh in both written and spoken forms for daytoday job requirements

• Able to demonstrate understanding and application of PHW workplace values and behaviours

Desirable

• Experience using web analytics platforms

Essential

• Able to travel occasionally between PHW locations for meetings where required.

• No DBS check required for this role

• The role requires the successful candidate to be a member of the out-of-hours on-call press rota which includes weekday evenings only (not weekends).

• Manage defined streams of work within the web product roadmap, planning and coordinating complex activities such as delivery of website improvements by organising tasks, clarifying requirements, managing timelines and ensuring progress is monitored and documented

• Work with teams to define and interpret complex user and business needs for web content or features, organising these into clear, prioritised plans and work packages to support delivery

• Use analytics and feedback tools to analyse and interpret complex data and user needs, evaluate options and exercise judgement to determine appropriate solutions where multiple courses of action exist

• Identify improvements to pages or journeys and make recommendations that support user needs and organisational goals, considering priorities and contributing to the planning of wider workstreams

• Prepare prototypes, page outlines or annotated examples to explain what needs to change and help colleagues visualise proposed improvements, supporting the organisation and delivery of planned activities

• Maintain the product backlog for assigned areas by writing and refining user stories, prioritising tasks based on evidence, removing duplicates and ensuring items are ready for delivery, using digital systems to manage and track work effectively

• Coordinate small delivery cycles by organising tasks, checking dependencies, monitoring progress and updating colleagues on what has been completed

• Work independently within broad organisational and digital governance policies, managing own workload and priorities with minimal supervision and taking responsibility for delivery within assigned areas

• Exercise judgement in applying policies and standards, making decisions within own area of work and escalating complex or highrisk issues where appropriate

• Support governance of the web estate by ensuring teams follow agreed standards (e.g., accessibility criteria, design patterns, content style guidance) and documenting cases where improvements are needed

• Keep accurate records of decisions, updates and outcomes to support transparency in how the web estate is developed and maintained

• Explain highly complex and sometimes sensitive product decisions and options to groups of colleagues and stakeholders in a clear, accessible way, including delivering presentations and supporting agreement on preferred approaches (e.g. demonstrating how a proposed structure improves user journeys or how analytics support recommendations)

• Driveeffective communication strategies for committees and stakeholders, ensuring clarity across digital platforms; manages media relations on high-profile issues and communicates sensitive content with confidence and clarity

• Prepare summaries, options papers and briefings on specialist topics that support informed decision-making, influencing colleagues and stakeholders on changes and associated communication approaches

• Work closely with teams and stakeholders to ensure content and updates are accurate and aligned, using persuasion and negotiation to achieve consistency and agreement across differing priorities

• Use web analytics tools to monitor trends, assess how well pages are performing and identify areas that need improvement

• Liaise with suppliers or technical colleagues to raise issues, request fixes and verify that updates have been implemented correctly

• Maintain project documentation, templates and shared resources, ensuring information systems, reports and records are accurate, up to date and support effective monitoring and delivery of the web estate

• Implement organisational policies and procedures within projects, ensuring digital service delivery aligns with agreed standards and ways of working

• Contribute to the development of project-level processes by providing feedback and suggesting improvements based on practical experience

• Support cycles of continuous improvement by tracking whether changes have delivered the intended results and recommending followup actions where needed

• Gather small-scale user feedback (e.g. through surveys) and analyse and incorporate findings into improvement recommendations within own areas of work

• Highlight risks, recurring issues or gaps in standards adherence and escalate them to the Product Manager with clear evidence and suggested next steps

• Plan and organise a broad range of complex, interdependent activities across multiple service areas, adjusting plans in response to changing priorities

• Show colleagues and new starters how to use templates, workflows or tools correctly, providing day-to-day guidance and support on digital and web-related tasks

• Coordinate small working groups for specific improvement tasks, providing direction, clarifying responsibilities and supporting team members to complete agreed actions

• Obtain quotes for webrelated tools or services when required, ensuring specifications match agreed needs

• Ensure purchasing activities of web-related tools and services follow organisational processes and are accurately recorded and compliant with financial procedures

• Ensure safe use of web tools and services

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of digital/web services alongside a range of communications practices, procedures and methodologies, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and significant postgraduate-level training or equivalent practical experience; including digital product approaches (user needs, prioritisation, iteration, accessibility and standards) and understanding of communications, public relations and marketing techniques)
• Understanding of how analytics, user research and feedback, alongside communications and engagement approaches, inform improvements, support decision-making and shape effective digital and organisational communications

Desirable

• Training or experience in Agile or iterative delivery approaches
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and how they apply to websites

Experience

Essential

• Delivering improvements to digital content, journeys or features from initial requirements to completed updates
• Using evidence (analytics, user needs, feedback) to make recommendations
• Planning and organising tasks across a small project or workstream and delivering them to agreed timescales
• Working with others to translate needs into clear actions or specifications

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Able to present complex and sensitive project information to groups, including stakeholders and project board
• Able to understand and document user and business needs
• Able to plan, coordinate and track tasks across multiple pieces of work
• Able to explain digital decisions in clear, plain English to colleagues
• Able to interpret analytics and identify meaningful patterns and opportunities
• Experience working with content management systems
• Able to prepare simple prototypes, examples or annotated pages
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools relevant to the role
• Welsh language skills: Essential -- able to communicate effectively in Welsh in both written and spoken forms for day-to-day job requirements
• Able to demonstrate understanding and application of PHW workplace values and behaviours

Desirable

• Experience using web analytics platforms

Other

Essential

• Able to travel occasionally between PHW locations for meetings where required.
• No DBS check required for this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

These are replacement posts following retirement of an Associate Specialist and reduction in days by Specialty Doctors. The remit of the postholders will be to provide endodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic service delivery including assessing new patients and undertaking treatment. They may be required to provide cover for colleagues.

In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

The job plan is anticipated to contain six Programmed Activities in total per week (four days) all of which will be carried out on the Croydon Site and does not include on-call commitments.

The key focus of the duties will be:

• Treatment of patients involving a range of care with varying complexity including multidisciplinary involvement in an outpatient setting under local anaesthesia.
• Attendance at joint clinics and provision of care to patients taken from these clinics
• He/she will also be encouraged and expected to take part in audit at both Departmental and Hospital level.
• Participate in training when and if appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BDS MJDF/MFDS
• Full registration with the GDC

Desirable

• Other relevant post graduate qualification (e.g. MSc, MClinDent, Diploma, Doctorate)

Training and Experience

Essential

• Broad clinical experience
• At least 3 years post qualification

Desirable

• Successful completion of a Restorative Dentistry Dental Core Training hospital post
• Experience in providing routine restorative dental care
• Experience of managing patients who are medically compromised

Administration

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage work Able to demonstrate communication skills within multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital settings

Audit

Essential

• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Local audit presentation

Desirable

• National presentation of audits

Research

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
• Experience in clinical research
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Personal Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff
• High level of clinical skills and reflective practice
• Able to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Flexible and adaptable, able to cover colleagues' absence
• Professional attitude towards work, reliable, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Manages and prioritises time, workload, and information effectively
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Capacity to operate under pressure with initiative & resilience

Trust Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values
• Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Helen Thomas Position: Service Manager Email: [email protected]

Essential criteria

• HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with evidenced Genomics experience (including Clinical Scientists from other STP disciplines); or
• Final year (or late second year) Clinical Scientist trainee on an accredited training programme (e.g. STP or equivalence) with evidenced genomic experience; or
• MSC or PHD in Genetics, with significant laboratory and analytical experience in a relevant clinical setting*; or
• HCPC-registered biomedical scientists (BMS) with genomics experience in a relevant clinical setting*

*Would be appointed at an appropriate grade until HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist by portfolio submission via ACS which you should expect to be able to deliver within 12m.

Who we are

Our 160-strong workforce at Leeds St James Hospital provides the Leeds Central Genomics Laboratory for the NEY Genomic Laboratory Hub. The NEY GLH serves around 9 million patients regionally and brings together genomic expertise across NHS Trusts in Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield. We also provide highly specialised tests for inherited cancers for the wider NHS.

The Leeds Central Genomics laboratory is responsible for delivering the high throughput Next Generation Sequencing facility for the GLH, based around NovaSeq, NextSeq550DX and Genexus platforms with associated technical and bioinformatics support to deliver an efficient service, in addition to a broad spectrum of equipment and technologies to support a full genomic laboratory.

Over £4m has been invested in new and cutting-edge equipment in the last four years.

The laboratory works closely with the Translational Genomics Unit, a joint LTHT and University of Leeds team who deliver research and service development with the genomics team: a particular focus at the moment is on long read sequencing technologies for both Rare Disease and Haemato-Oncology services.

With recent advances in our understanding of genetics and the availability of new technologies, we are in a better position than ever before to deliver effective diagnostic testing for inherited diseases and to facilitate an ever more targeted and personalised approach to cancer diagnostics and treatment. There has never been a more exciting time to work in genomics at LTHT.

Why LTHT?

At LTHT, we’re driven to make the right choices for our patients and have a commitment to supporting you to realise your full potential.

With the range of clinical specialities we cover, the potential to have a real impact and grow as an individual is endless. Here, you’ll do work that provides you with unparalleled learning opportunities, whilst improving health outcomes for people across the region and beyond.

We are committed to personal development and ensure that every individual has the opportunity to grow. There’s no better place to make a difference to patients and their families.

We welcome applications from candidates who have the relevant skills and experience to succeed. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please email [email protected] to arrange a suitable time.

Apply today

Where can I find out more?

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/about-us/the-leeds-way/our-values/

https://ney-genomics.org.uk

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

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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

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising Doctor or Duty Doctor.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager or Dispensary Manager according to Practice Policy.

To notify the authorising Doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out-of-date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the Dispensary and that all Dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

To check prescriptions dispensed by colleagues.

To participate as required in the annual stocktake.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

Issue prescriptions daily to keeping on top for our 3 day collection

Cash up the till money daily

Deal with patient queries in person or over the telephone

To cover front desk duties on a rota basis.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant qualification.
• Have previous experience working within a dispensary or pharmacy setting.
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Be confident using computer systems and learning new software.
• Be able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be compassionate, professional, and approachable.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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

Cutlers Hill Surgery

Address

Bungay Road

Halesworth

Suffolk

IP19 8SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the Practice team may include any or all of the items in the following list:

1. Ensure and effective and efficient Reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.

2. Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers.

3. Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new/follow up appointments.

4. Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need an urgent appointment are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.

5. Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, ensuring all procedures are completed.

6. Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert/Transfer calls, take messages and ensure accuracy of detail and prompt delivery of information to the correct department/team member.

7. All home visit requests are to be added to the On Call Dr rota promptly.

8. Process and action repeat prescription requests in accordance with Practice guidelines and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48 hours, using the clinical software.

9. To uphold and abide by the Practice Policy, requirements to support patient service delivery and to assist in the distribution of relevant Practice leaflets, booklets, health promotion questionnaires to patients.

10. Advise patients and take payment of relevant charges for private (non GMS) services and provide admin support for the generation of medical reports.

11. Computer data entry/data allocation and collation. Processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures.

12. Scanning of relevant documentation to be work flowed for appropriate action.

13. Ensure all George Lloyd files are stored in alphabetical order within the filing system.

14. Ensure all new patient registrations are actioned promptly and entered onto the clinical software accurately to prevent duplicate records.

15. Use of Microsoft, to support the Practice and non-clinical teams with Word / Excel/ Along with filing, photocopying and scanning.

16. Ensure Reception and Waiting Room is kept neat and tidy.

17. Adhering to the Start and End of Day process.

18. Undertake any additional duties as required by the Practice and appropriate to the Reception role.

This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the Practice and the overall business objectives of the Practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience with Customer Service
• Experience of working within a Receptionist position

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice preferred by not essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of Education
• GCSE Mathematics and English - Grade C or above

Desirable

• AMSPAR Reception Certificate
• NVQ II in Customer Care
• CLAIT Qualification

Employer details

Employer name

Roundwood Surgery

Address

Wood Street

Mansfield

Nottinghamshire

NG18 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma Level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Certificate in Supervisory Management

Experience

Essential

• Supervisory/management experience within a Facilities or similar Department.
• Substantial experience within departments with a Facilities function

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
• Able to travel between multiple sites
• Ability to undertake personal development reviews
• Ability to use own initiative and organise workloads
• Willing to work flexibly
• Computer Literate with good keyboard skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a management and operational team

Desirable

• Evidence of leading supervisory staff
• Understanding of Health & Safety, employment and relevant legislation

Values & Other

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to the department
• Able to work under pressure

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or demonstrable equivalent experience in an administrative or office-based role.
• *Knowledge of administrative procedures, including specialised IT systems and project management, training knowledge, acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• *IT qualification such as ECDL.
• *RSA Level 3 typing or equivalent experience within administrative environment.

Experience

Essential

• *Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• *Ability to plan work and multi-task.
• *Advanced IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• *Ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team.
• *Able to remain calm in a busy environment.

Desirable

• *Minute Taking.
• *Able to use Audio Visual (AV) equipment.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Previous experience of working in an administrative environment.
• *Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• *Experience of coordinating meetings or events.
• *Experience of diary management.
• *Able to plan and prioritise own work.
• *Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role (cross site working between various Trust sites -- Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals).
• *Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy.
• *Ability to work to a high standard, ensuring professionalism and personal integrity.
• *Willingness to learn and develop (e.g. participating in opportunities to enhance individuals' professional development).

Desirable

• *Previous NHS administrative experience.
• *Experience of NHS ordering systems -- e.g. iProc (Oracle) / SAGE.

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the Phlebotomy service, ensuring appropriate staffing and professional standards.
• Supervise staff performance, sickness absence, appraisals, training, competencies and development.
• Coordinate rotas, annual leave, overtime and shift cover to meet service requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, patients and internal and external service users.
• Maintain quality and safety documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and audits.
• Monitor incidents, errors, complaints, KPIs and service performance, taking action to address areas of concern.Support recruitment, interviewing and induction of new Phlebotomy staff.
• Monitor stock, equipment and supplies to ensure continuity of service.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, infection control, cleanliness and safe working practices.
• Provide support to the Phlebotomy Management team and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSE 'O' levels or equivalent which must include English
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Phlebotomy qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in phlebotomy
• Paediatric experience
• Domiciliary experience
• Previous experience and confidence using IT applications including Microsoft Office and Outlook

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable customer service experience in a healthcare environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent written and spoken English Language skills
• Full UK driving licence and use of car for work

Desirable

• Previous hospital patient facing work
• Basic CPR and First Aid Knowledge and competency

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

iPP Analytics Limited

Address

Pathology First Hub

Dobson House, Bentalls

Essex

SS14 3BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

education and qaulification

Essential

• Completed Care Certificate or equivalent experience . Functional skills minimum Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE or equivalent experience . Bedside Emergency Assessment Course for HCA's (BEACH) or willingness to undertake. . Level 3 Health Care qualification/apprenticeship or equivalent relevant experience or completion of HCSW competency-based workbook .

Desirable

• oFurther qualifications and training relevant and required by the speciality of this post . Competencies for existing substantive HCSW

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Acute Hospital setting or care background, in a HCSW role or equivalent . Experience of delivering personal care to patients . Experience of using computers or willing to undertake training in local computer systems . Knowledge of basic IT systems or willing to undertake training . Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation . Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues

Desirable

• Awareness of changing agenda within NHS . Evidence of continuing professional development . Previous experience of complex health needs . Competently perform a range if the core skills relevant to the area of speciality

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Central Middlesex Hospital

Central Middlesex hospital

London

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon post provides an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of specialist Plastic Surgery services, with a particular focus on sarcoma reconstruction and lower limb trauma. The successful applicant will contribute to the assessment, surgical management and ongoing care of patients requiring complex reconstructive procedures, working closely with regional and tertiary specialist teams. The role includes participation in clinical governance, teaching and service development activities. Full details of the duties, responsibilities, service commitments and the proposed job plan are provided within the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

For detailed description of duties and main responsibilities refer to the Job Description document.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• GMC with licence to practice
• Currently on or eligible to be included on the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery
• CCT / Portfolio Pathway registration expected within 6 months of interview date

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical skills / experience

Essential

• Dedicated fellowship in soft tissue sarcoma surgery & reconstruction or equivalent experience.
• Experience of orthoplastic reconstruction in a major trauma centre or Orthoplastic fellowship
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals

Desirable

• Documented logbook evidence of more than 20 microvascular reconstructions as first operator. (Please upload anonymised pages from logbook with application)
• Documented logbook evidence of more than 10 soft tissue sarcoma resections as first operator. (Please upload anonymised pages from logbook with application)
• Sarcoma MDT

Other

Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• able to work in a team
• Able to travel between sites

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
• Experience of change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

NUH - cross site

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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