Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification which detains the main responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note this post may close earlier than advertised if a high number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

• Vocational qualification in health and social care

Desirable

• Venepuncture and ECG Skills

Essential criteria

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Ave

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Skills,Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient day surgery practitioner
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors

Desirable

• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
• Evidence of an area of special interest
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience at Band 5 in Day Surgery including nurse led discharge.
• Experience of change and expansion of service to support Day Surgery development and theatre efficiency project
• An understanding of theatre utilisation and best practice tariff targets
• A minimum of 2 years NHS experience

Desirable

• Understanding of professional Nursing/ODP issues

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner.
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

• Teaching course/ qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent experience as a staff nurse/ODP at band 5 in the NHS
• Recent experience of working in the NHS
• Minimum of 2 years NHS experience

Desirable

• Understanding of professional nursing issues.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
• Evidence of an area of special interest.
• Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
• Knowledge of clinical audit.
• Evidence of critical appraisal 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).

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Experience of working in a fast paced call centre environment
• Proficient use of electronic systems, databases or other information systems
• Awareness of and ability to follow information governance policies and procedures and Data Protection legislation

Experience

Essential

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Desirable

• The ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Llanfrecha Grange, Cwmbran

Llanfrecha Grange

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Considerable post graduate experience in CT and MRI
• Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area.
• Evidence of participation in clinical governance.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior staff and students
• Evidence of participation in departmental audit

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• BSc diagnostic radiography

Desirable

• Post graduate training or extensive experience in a specialist field.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of technical skills in MRI/CT
• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff throughout the organisation.
• Understanding of legislation governing the practice in a radiology department.
• Ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary working.
• Ability to supervise and train undergraduate radiographers and Students.
• Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the cross-sectional department.

Desirable

• Ability to act as Deputy to the MRI/CT Lead in their absence
• Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including English at Grade C or above
• RSA stage III word processing or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office, in a working/academic environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of secretarial skills including excellent audio typing and minute taking skills
• Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
• Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities organising and prioritising own workload to meet deadlines
• Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision
• Evidence of ability to exercise judgement when dealing with patient queries and to analyse and resolve problems
• Evidence of flexibility and ability to adapt to different areas of work
• An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terms
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships within 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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the planning and the delivery of individualised, safe, effective and evidence based patient care
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department and undertake shift leading responsibility on a regular basis.
• To deputise for the Ward Manager and Deputy ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To undertake the Duty Manager role
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To participate in presenting and delivering teaching sessions for the clinical staff

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
• Diploma/degree in relevant subject
• Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
• 2 years post registration experience in one of the specialities of the ward
• Experience of Shift Management and Leading a team
• Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP

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

Bentley Medical Practice

Address

Redcar Primary Care Hospital

West Dyke Road

Redcar

Cleveland

TS10 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Working in partnership with the Site Manager, the Operations Manager will work on a shift basis to coordinate and manage the day-to-day service provision of the designated PELC UTC services. This will involve providing expertise and operational support to admin, clinical and medical staff.

This role will have specific responsibility for daily operational performance and the efficient delivery of services to ensure patient safety and to support the wider strategic development of the designated services.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide day to day management of all resources within the service including equipment and human resources and ensure safe service provision for staff, patients and visitors.

Working closely with the rota team on rota allocation to ensure minimum staffing levels are met for service delivery and ensure skill mix reflects the needs of the service.

Day to day monitoring and management of physical and clinical queues within the UTC to aid effective and active queue management thus improving patient flow.

Have organisational knowledge of organisational protocols and procedures and ensure they are adhered to.Facilitate collaboration and joint working between departments

To validate and report on site breaches.

To investigate and report on daily anomalies in relation to streaming and 4 hour reports.

Escalate in real time operational pressures via OPEL and ensure all staff within the UTC are kept informed.

Facilitate the resolution of complaints, conflicts and issues from patients, staff, suppliers, other internal and external service providers and partner organisations in a timely and appropriate manner in line with PELC policies and procedures.

Ensure accurate logging of all site complaints, incidents, risk assessments and feedbacks making use of the appropriate PELC systems e.g. DATIX and work in partnership with the site manager to develop and implement action plans.

To ensure effective risk management including all clinical governance arrangement are in place and the requirements are met for the organisation

Responsible for undertaking investigations or delegating as appropriate. To include investigations of incidents, complaints, disciplinary etc ensuring appropriate action plans are developed and completed to resolve deficiencies in service provision.

Daily & weekly review of both clinical and operational rota coverage to ensure adequate staffing levels and escalate in real time any potential risk to the site manager

Highlight any opportunities for service improvement to the Site Manger.

Support the Site Manager in the planning and review process including business planning, service reviews and workforce planning.

Set up and manage forums for collaborative working cross multi-disciplinary sites including daily huddles and staff meetings.

Staff Management Responsibilities

Line manage staff and ensure accurate and timely update of staff changes on RotaMaster and to the payroll team in line with agreed deadlines.

Record and maintain records on staff attendance including absence, lateness, and failure to arrive for a shift, ensuring all instances are acted upon and completed within the specified timeframes. Manage sickness, disciplinary and performance issues and support designated staff in line with PELC policies.

Conduct regular bi-monthly one to ones to ensure any performance training needs or competency issues are identified and addressed swiftly.

Conduct annual appraisals including setting objectives and expectations.

Working with HR on the recruitment of reception staff for the UTC including shortlisting and conducting interview.

Organise site induction and appropriate training for new staff.

Working with HR to ensure all staff are up to date with all mandatory training and disclosures.

Ensure there is commitment to achieving continuous professional development of all staff.

Line manage, coach, motivate and develop team morale through effective personal leadership.

To be a role model for the service and staff working within the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant first degree, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued learning / personal development

Desirable

• Project Management /Prince 2/Change Management

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable success in project development and management.
• Proven success in delivering change and performance with and through management and clinical teams.
• Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team and ability to build high performance teams.
• Experience in complaints handling and conflict resolution
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Relevant health and safety experience
• Demonstrable success in in effective planning monitoring and reporting

Desirable

• Experience of effectively managing health care staff & services

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to recognise opportunities to enhance service delivery
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to motivate, show empathy in distressing situations, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadline
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• You will be required to work outside core office hours(Shift working )
• Knowledge of Human Resource issues.
• Knowledge of Urgent Care agenda.
• Knowledge of, and understanding of clinical governance.
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Able to influence, negotiate and persuade
• Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
• Demonstrated patient focus.
• Ability to think and plan creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands;
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working;
• Competence at reporting
• Ability to think and plan creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands

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

Partnership of East London Co-operatives (PELC) Ltd

Address

Unit 3, Bourne Court

Southend Road

Woodford

IG8 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pelc.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.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the Croeso Candidate booklet below.

Person Specification

Welsh Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Skills Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in Child Health and Wellbeing
• Experience of working with children with additional/complex needs

Desirable

• Experience of working in community or school setting

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Good underpinning theoretical and practical knowledge in Child Health and Wellbeing

Desirable

• Knowledge of the 1-3 year plan for Children and Young People (IMTP)

Registration

Essential

• UK NMC Registration

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Park Lane Special School

2 Park Lane

Trecynon, Aberdare

CF44 8HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (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

• State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
• Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines

Desirable

• Attended formal management course.
• Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional Development
• Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
• Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline
• A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
• Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
• Quality control and assurance
• Practices laboratory health and safety
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
• HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.

Desirable

• Evidence of supervisory role or experience
• Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
• Evidence of HR and Personnel experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Ability to work shifts in order to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
• Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

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

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Prison located in Doncaster.

Hours

You will work 37.5 hours a week on a shift rota. This will cover: Monday - Sunday 7am - 5.30pm and every other weekend with ad-hoc bank holidays.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £41,658 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Doncaster

Marsh Gate

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The hospital is developing its paediatric services further to provide a day case surgical pathway from April 2025! We are initially treating minor and moderate complexity surgery, for clinically well children, above the age of 3.

To support this pathway and ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality care, the hospital seeks post-FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed Stage 2 paediatric competencies, or equivalent.

Applicants need to be EPALS or APLS providers at the point at which they commence work for the hospital.

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital has an ever-increasing paediatric demand within its Urgent Care Centre, as well as within its dedicated paediatric outpatient department.

There is opportunity for strategic growth within children and young peoples services and successful applicants are encouraged to be a part of this exciting journey!

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or
• Non-HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies or
• Non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience
• EPALS provider
• Level 3 Paediatric Safeguarding (hospital is able to support)
• Able to obtain enhanced DBS check (hospital will arrange)
• Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse to degree / diploma level
• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Teaching / Assessing qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
• Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care taking into account the needs and desires of the patients
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
• Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition)
• Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email

Desirable

• Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
• Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
• Diabetes care/management.
• Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with (LTC Long Term Care) needs

Experience

Essential

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferrable skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication
• Compassionate - with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
• Experience of working in multi-agency services
• Experience of mentoring
• Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
• Understanding and / or experience of interagency working

Specific Job Requirment

Essential

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
• Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
• Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other role requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Chronic Disease Management

The successful candidate should have experience and appropriate competencies in chronic disease reviews and management, which may include:

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular disease
• Other long-term conditions commonly managed within General Practice

The Practice Nurse will undertake appropriate reviews, provide patient education and lifestyle advice, follow agreed clinical protocols and escalate or refer patients to a GP or other clinician when required.

Cervical Screening

The successful candidate must:

• Have completed recognised cervical screening training.
• Be currently competent to undertake cervical screening.
• Work in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme requirements.
• Maintain appropriate training and competency requirements.
• Provide patients with appropriate information and advice.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow-up.

Childhood Immunisations

The successful candidate must:

• Have completed appropriate childhood immunisation training.
• Be competent and confident in delivering the routine childhood immunisation programme.
• Maintain all required updates and competencies.
• Work safely under relevant Patient Group Directions (PGDs), protocols and national guidance.
• Provide appropriate advice to parents and carers.
• Maintain accurate vaccination records.

Travel Health and Vaccinations

The successful candidate must have appropriate training and competency in travel health and vaccinations.

Responsibilities may include:

• Undertaking travel health assessments.
• Providing appropriate travel health advice.
• Administering appropriate travel vaccinations within professional competence and relevant authorisations.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Providing advice regarding vaccination schedules and preventative health measures.

General Practice Nursing Duties

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Wound assessment, dressings and wound management.
• Suture and clip removal.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Routine injections and vaccinations.
• Seasonal vaccination programmes.
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Routine clinical observations and assessments.
• Supporting preventative healthcare programmes.
• Recognising and appropriately escalating clinical concerns.

Professional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain current NMC registration.
• Work in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.
• Work independently within their professional scope of practice and demonstrated competencies.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Maintain mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Follow practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain appropriate safeguarding training and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement where required.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Essential
• Previous Practice Nurse/General Practice experience
• Completed and up-to-date cervical screening training and competency
• Completed and up-to-date childhood immunisation training and competency
• Experience administering vaccinations and injections

Desirable

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience and competency in chronic disease management
• Competency in wound care and routine treatment-room duties
• Appropriate travel health and vaccination training and competency
• Infection Prevention Control Knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

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

Rowlands Road Surgery

Address

Rowlands Road Surgery

15 Rowlands Road

Birmingham

B26 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An NHS 111 Clinical Advisor you will be responsible for assessing callers with a wide spectrum of clinical conditions; advising them on home care management, next steps and referring them on to further care when appropriate. The computer-based clinical decision system will facilitate and support the advice given. IUC / NHS 111 clinical advisors are required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the service provided by providing highquality, evidence-based healthcare to the immediate needs of the patient. You will demonstrate a commitment to a high-quality service, excellence in clinical practice and continuous professional development, which are all integral to the role and the development of the service. For a copy of the full JD then please get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurses or Paramedics.

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Practice Plus Group

Station Road

Dorking

Surrey

RH4 1HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in compiling annual budgets and updating periodic financial forecasts.
• Business Partnering: Work with non-financial managers and various departments to explain financial performance and support decision-making.
• Identify areas for cost reduction, monitor expenditure against budgets, and evaluate financial risks.
• Process Improvement: Develop and oversee internal financial systems, controls, and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate payroll through our third party payroll provider.
• Ensure all payments to employees, suppliers, HMRC, pension providers are processed with sufficient time to be released by a Director before they are due.
• Assist the finance coordinator where necessary with contractual data reporting.

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure internal controls are being adhered to at all times.
• Take ownership of accounting and finance policies and recommend adjustments where required.
• Participate in company audits form financial auditors, CQC auditors, Accreditation auditors, internal audits and any other types of audits conducted.
• Ensure the finance department is fully compliant with GDPR.
• Provide input to the companies anti-money laundering and anti-bribery policies and practices.

Regulatory and Performance Reporting

• Reporting on the current state of finances, business activity, and risk management to regulatory bodies.
• Ethics and conduct standards: Codes of conduct or ethics are there for employees to adhere to. These standards tend to measure a lot more than what is legally necessary and contribute towards a climate of ethics within the organisation.
• As required, attend or participate as a member of other committees, groups or workshops as required

People Management

• Directly Manage the Finance Coordinator
• Work with Senior Leadership Team to provide performance against budgets, outline variances and raise any issues within their departments
• Participate in the annual appraisal process as a line report and as a line manager.
• Promote and maintain good client relations and the good reputation of Diagnostic World by ensuring audit work is undertaken with integrity competence, objectivity and confidentiality

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• What people see in you:
• A person who delivers results and makes good decisions.
• A team player who is approachable, dedicated and hardworking
• A passionate, dynamic and committed individual
• An impactful communicator and agile thinker.
• High quality and service mentality.
• A desire to enhance business success

Qualifications

Essential

• You will:
• Hold relevant accountancy qualifications and or experience in financial management (Minimum AAT level 4)
• Ideally working towards professional accounting qualification CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW
• Have a great attention to detail in your work
• Be comfortable with large spreadsheet and manipulating data into information
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to achieve budgetary requirements
• Provide Management accounts and performance reports in line with KPIs

Experience

Essential

• You will have experience of:
• Accurately compiling management accounts within set time frames, include manual journals, accruals, prepayment and other accounting adjustments as required
• Developing a significant understanding of all Company business areas
• Being a team player and being able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Working with the Leadership Team to ensure all departments are working within Budget highlighting potential cost saving initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Diagnostic World

Address

58-59 Birmingham Research Park

Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties may include

Supporting with QOF reviews

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes

Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care, including opportunistic health promotional programmes

To produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete clinical records

Assisting with stock orders and management

Track and record evidence of your experience against the national competency framework

General

Ensure that all activities are monitored and evaluated.

Attend internal meetings as required.

Work in accordance with Practice policies, including the equal opportunities policy and practice.

Attend any training courses and supervision sessions as required.

Work with due regard to the Health and Safety Policies across the Practice, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with issued guidelines.

Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

To be prepared to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends if required.

Care Quality Commission

Work with the general practice teams to ensure the practices are compliant with CQC standards.

Equality and Diversity

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

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with the organisations procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights

Quality

Under supervision and support of GPs in practices, the post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practices, and will:

Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Alert other team members to concerns about risk, quality and safety.

Participate in investigation of incidents and events as required.

Identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to PCN practices.

Collect data for audit purposes and use clinical audit to monitor quality in the service and implement change according to findings.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Confidentiality

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 (alongside the EU General Data Protection Regulations) the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practices policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff, including infection prevention and control.

Infection Prevention and Control

It is the responsibility of all members of staff to provide a high standard of care to patients they are involved with. This includes good infection prevention practice.

All staff have a responsibility to comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures, this includes:

Completing mandatory infection prevention training.

Challenging poor infection prevention and control practices.

Ensuring their own compliance with the PCN practices Infection Prevention and Control policy and procedures for example, standard precautions, hand hygiene, prevention & management of inoculation incidents

Safeguarding

To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children's Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the workers role within the organisation.

To also be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults in relation to the workers role, which will include recognising the types and signs of abuse and neglect and ensuring that the Clinical Director is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the worker may have in relation to safeguarding adults and/or child protection.

Everyone within the organisation has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

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.

Special Working conditions

The post holder may have contact with body fluids, i.e. wound exudates, urine, etc while in clinical practice.

To be prepared to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends if required.

The post holder is likely to need to visit patients in their own home.

Flexibility

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post-holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude towards the duties outlined which may be subject to amendment at any time in line with the needs of the organisation.

The post holder may be required to fulfil other duties, as agreed with the Clinical Director, to meet the needs of the organisation. This will involve travel to other sites within the organisation.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working as a General Practice Assistant
• Experience of electronic patients records
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and Enhanced Services

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills, enthusiastic and dynamic member of the clinical team
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Able to deal with service users sensitively
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• Good clinical system IT knowledge
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedures

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and co-operative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Other

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours if required

Desirable

• Ability to travel between more than one GP practice and other sites within the PCN geographical footprint if required

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Evidence of further study/training

Desirable

• Completed or working towards completing the HEE
• General Practice Assistant (GPA) Competency Framework accessibility document
• Phlebotomy certificate
• GP Assistant Certificate qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ash Tree House Surgery

Address

Church Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashtreehousesurgery.nhs.uk (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

• *Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• *Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competencies
• *Current registration with Health Professions Council
• *Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Desirable

• *Evidence of leadership training.
• *Attendance at Clinical Educators Course.
• *VF / FEES trained

Experience

Essential

• *Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas
• *Competence in advanced dysphagia and communication assessment and management
• *Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• *Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)

Desirable

• *Experience of teaching SLT students
• *Experience of mentoring/ training junior staff
• *Experience of involvement in Clinical Governance/ Audit programme
• *Awareness of national drivers, policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for SLT
• *Awareness of current research relevant to the client group
• *Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Experience of teaching SLT students
• *Experience of mentoring/ training junior staff
• *Experience of involvement in Clinical Governance/ Audit programme
• *Awareness of national drivers, policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for SLT
• *Awareness of current research relevant to the client group
• *Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• *Demonstrate enthusiasm for the specialist area.
• *Demonstrate a professional attitude.
• *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations.
• *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within the clinical areas.
• *Able to work cross site if the service requires
• *Post holders will be required to participate in therapies 7 day working rotas.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An NHS 111 Clinical Advisor you will be responsible for assessing callers with a wide spectrum of clinical conditions; advising them on home care management, next steps and referring them on to further care when appropriate. The computer-based clinical decision system will facilitate and support the advice given. IUC / NHS 111 clinical advisors are required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the service provided by providing highquality, evidence-based healthcare to the immediate needs of the patient. You will demonstrate a commitment to a high-quality service, excellence in clinical practice and continuous professional development, which are all integral to the role and the development of the service.For a copy of the full JD then please get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Practice Plus Group

West Road

Ipswich

IP3 9FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional:

• Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients.
• Provide a safe, high quality and accessible phlebotomy service to the practice population.
• Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to obtain blood samples from patients.
• Properly label, store, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and transportation.
• Verify patient identification and medical records before performing procedures.
• Educate patients on the blood draw process and answer any questions.
• Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and specimen collections.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols to ensure a sterile environment.
• Assist with clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments and updating patient records.
• Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team.
• Preserve confidentiality.
• Any other duties considered relevant to the post.

Managerial:

• Assist patients to identify their health needs.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and stock control.
• Manage and organise individual patient consultations.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• Preserve confidentiality of information gained at all times.

Educational:

• Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and or professional development.

Health and Safety:

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

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

Equality and Diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Confidentiality:

The post holder must maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with professional and PML policy. The post holder may access information only on a need-to-know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the proper course of duties.

Safeguarding:

• To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyones business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
• To support the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
• To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisations Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.

Personal/Professional Development:

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

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. This may mean study in staff members own time.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Influencing and assertiveness skills.
• Understands the importance of team working.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development.
• Able to work with patients and staff in emotional circumstances.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Good time management.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Experience

Essential

• Clear understanding of clinical governance and guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of venipuncture techniques and medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Primary Care Setting.
• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Experience using Emis Web.

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

Principal Medical Limited

Address

Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description outlining Duties and Responsibilities within the General Practice setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a public reception environment
• Previous Customer Service experience of dealing with the general public face to face and via telephone
• IT Literate, previous experience of Microsoft Office software

Desirable

• Computer qualification (ECDL)
• Customer Service qualification or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense, to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities with the ability to work as part of an integrated, multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate with the ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Reliable and flexible to the practice needs, willing to undertake a variety of duties

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

Rising Brook Surgery

Address

Rising Brook Surgery

Merrey Road

Stafford

ST17 9LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional pre- and post-operative patient care in a clinical environment
• Support the consultant during consultations and procedures, upholding the utmost professionalism and discretion
• Serve as the point of contact for patients, ensuring continuity and comfort throughout their journey
• Provide clear, detailed patient education, fostering trust and understanding at every stage
• Work in content creation for social media, showcasing our results, expertise and approach to patient care with sensitivity and professionalism
• Maintain impeccable clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of safety, ethics, and confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse NMC
• Minimum Band 6 experience.
• Interest in cosmetic/plastic surgery nursing.
• Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to personal development
• Evidence of accumulation of relevant experience/knowledge
• Evidence of good oral and written communication

Desirable

• Training/licence for suture removal and injections.
• Prior experience in plastic, cosmetic, or surgical nursing desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled job description.

Person Specification

Shortlist Criteria

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Substential post registration experience

Shortlist Criteria

Essential

• High level of clinical skills and knowledge
• Evidence of leading a team, coordinating team on a day to day basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated caseload of stroke patients with complex communication, cognitive and swallowing needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To provide leadership for the multidisciplinary Stroke In-Reach service.

To lead the SALT service in the Lewisham Community stroke pathway.

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.

To offer specialist SLT advice as required to junior SLT colleagues, to other health professionals, and other colleagues, for the benefit of clients or service development.

To regularly supervise SALT students on practice placements as required

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of SALT services within the Lewisham Community stroke pathway

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust SALT Service

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Clinical

• To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of stroke.
• To plan, organise and deliver an effective and efficient SLT service to clients on own caseload.
• To independently assess, diagnose, and manage therapy provision for the swallowing and/or communication needs of a stroke specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent readmissions.

• To monitor and review progress of clients, ensuring the continuance of sound clinical practice. To modify management/care as needed, ensuring any changes in recommendations are communicated effectively.
• To document client interventions promptly and in a clear manner in client notes. To provide timely written reports which are clear and relevant to the audience, and which are based on sound and up to date clinical knowledge.
• To plan, set up and monitor treatment programmes carried out by Enablement Officers and rehabilitation assistants for clients on own caseload.

To design/plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate

• To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

To discharge clients in a timely manner, maintaining communication with relevant others involved in their care.

• To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor on going risk.
• To develop and evaluate the links between the local HASUs, acute hospital stroke unit and Lewisham Community Therapies

• To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
• To undertake discharge planning and coordination of complex patients both into the service and out of it.
• To take a role in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.
• To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment,

Reassessment and monitoring

• To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other

agencies.

Documentation

To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with

Professional and Trust standards.

• To use the electronic note keeping systems within the service.
• To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

Professional Ethics

To adhere to the HCPC and RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other

relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and

respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes

• To provide guidance to junior/support staff on ethical issues.

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

To participate in the management of the SALT team in the Lewisham Community stroke pathway.

To provide leadership for the stroke in-reach service.

To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting, and take a lead when needed.

To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as

delegated by the Lead SALT

To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

Training Staff and Students

.

To give presentations/training on specialist topics.

To participate in training programmes for the Lewisham Community stroke pathway and wider Lewisham Community SALT service.

Service Development and Delivery

• To manage own caseload efficiently, including methods of prioritisation in order to

achieve timely and safe flow of patients from hospital into the community.

To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policies within the department

To assist with the recruitment and appointment of SALT staff.

To represent SALT on Trust wide (and linked agencies) working parties and groups as delegated by the Lead SALT

To take a lead on specific projects as delegated by the Lead SALT

To participate in, and take a lead as needed, in the Therapies special interest group for the relevant clinical area.

Personal/Professional Development

To participate in internal and external training opportunities to meet identified

objectives and demonstrate on-going development.

To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional

competence and fitness to practise as a senior SALT

• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD , regarding learning outcomes
• To participate in Trust Appraisal scheme.

Clinical Governance

To comply with all Trust Policies and procedures including Infection

Control, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act

To report on complaints, accidents and any deficits in equipment and safeguarding issues.

To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.

To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency procedures, on and off site and to respond as necessary e.g. emergency resuscitation,

To assess for and advise on risk factors in given situations.

To contribute to the Trust and Therapies clinical governance and quality agenda including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.

To participate in the evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the clinical area.

To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health care.

Research and Practice Development

To undertake research and/or audit projects relevant to SALT and/or service area and disseminate findings at local level.

To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

Work force

To supervise and delegate to Rehab Therapy Assistants, Rehab Support Workers and Enablement Officers when appropriate.

To co-operate with the other Senior members of the MDT in the organisation of the workload, and to assist the Lead SALT/ Therapy Manager in service managerial matters when required.

To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants.

To be responsible for the appraisals of junior SALT in the community team

Partnerships/Communications and Relationships

To communicate effectively with patients and carers, SALT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies

To participate (and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings

and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.

To advise and educate patients and carers regarding swallowing recommendations, communication advice including communication aids

To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead SALT

To promote the SALT role within the Lewisham Community stroke pathway, the Trust, and to other agencies.

General

The post holder will be experienced in assessing a patients needs and establishing an appropriate treatment plan

The post holder will be physically fit and able to carry out agreed duties.

The post holder should be flexible and be able to adapt their treatment planning in light of unforeseen circumstances or a change in the patients condition.

The post holder will be able to manage sensitive situations, dealing with patients or family members who are distressed.

The post holder will be confident of working in patients homes.

The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall with the grade of the job, in discussion with the Lead SALT including working with individuals with other acquired neurological conditions

This job description will be reviewed in the light of changing service requirements. Any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma recognised by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia or extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of post qualification experience in a range of neurological settings, i.e. acute and rehabilitation
• Good experience of Stroke specific treatment approaches.
• Audit experience.
• Good knowledge of clinical governance issues
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
• Community Experience
• Member of CEN

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills in the English language
• Ability to keep clear precise records which meet legal requirements in the English language
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload
• Knowledge and skill with assessment and therapeutic tools
• Knowledge and skill with clinical governance and outcome measures
• Knowledge of current legislation and development within NHS
• Knowledge and adherence to client confidentiality legislation and procedures

Desirable

• Full clean drivers licence valid for UK

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Honor Oak Health Centre - Community Therapies

20 Turnham Road

London

SE4 2LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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