Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the lives of stroke patients, we would love to hear from you.

For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent in stroke

Desirable

• Stroke CCT

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield Hospital

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting IDT Nurse Assessor role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of proactive and continuous personal and professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration, which must include a strong experience in an acute trust

Desirable

• Previous experience within a discharge team
• Demonstrate leadership 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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Group Director / Consultant in Anaesthetics: Dr Subash Sivasubramaniam Tel: 0121 554 3801 Email: s.sivasubramaniam.nhs.net

Clinical Director of Surgery: Mr Edward Harper Email: [email protected]

ENT Clinical Service Lead/ Consultant ENT/Head and Neck Surgeon: Ms Ameera Abdelrahim, Tel: 0121 554 3801 Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Otolaryngology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in ENT with a wide experience in Otology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ENT emergencies and the care of elective ENT patients

Desirable

• Special interest that complements the existing consultants
• Fellowship in Otology

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working

Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Management and Administrative Experience:

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Teaching and Training experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to ENT

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell & West Birmingham

B71 4HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
• HCPC

Desirable

• Member of BDA
• Member of BDA Paediatric/Diabetes Specialist Group

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience or interest in Paediatrics/Diabetes
• Previous experience of working in an Acute Trust as a dietitian

Desirable

• Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working
• Demonstable post graduate experience
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Experience working in diabetes as a dietitian
• Experience working in paediatrics as a dietitian

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective Portering and Security Service to all Wards and Departments in accordance with established procedures. For a more detailed job description, please see attached

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good Literacy skills

Desirable

• Health & Safety Training
• Restraint and Physical Intervention Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with violent, aggressive or agitated behaviour
• Experience of working within an NHS environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member and prioritise tasks
• Good communication skills - to be able to interact effectively with the public and colleagues
• Have appropriate skills to diffuse and de-escalate aggressive behaviour in patients and the public

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely with the Practice Nursing Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a wide range of clinical services, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Managing our own clinics which will include wound care, phlebotomy and Long term conditions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Phlebotomy Certificate
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance

Desirable

• Previous experience working within General Practice
• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Compression and advanced wound care knowledge

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

Downton Surgery

Address

Downton Surgery

Moot Lane

Downton

Salisbury

SP5 3JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Coordinate the research-related care of participants enrolled in a designated portfolio of studies.
• Identify potentially eligible participants through clinics, operating lists, clinical referrals.
• Provide clear study information to patients, families and carers and undertake informed consent where trained, delegated and competent to do so.
• Coordinate protocol-required assessments, investigations, sample collection, treatment and follow-up.
• Collect, process, store and dispatch biological samples according to study protocols.
• Monitor participants for adverse events and ensure that safety information is documented, escalated and reported within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate source documentation, case report forms, electronic study systems and local research databases.
• Maintain inspection-ready study documentation and support monitoring visits, audits and inspections.
• Lead study feasibility, set-up and initiation, including liaison with principal investigators, sponsors and supporting departments.
• Monitor recruitment performance, identify barriers and contribute to actions that improve patient access and study delivery.
• Promote research awareness among clinical teams.
• Deliver studies to a consistently high standard in accordance with the approved protocol, ICH Good Clinical Practice, applicable UK Clinical Trials Regulations, the UK Policy Framework

Person Specification

Skills

Desirable

• Competency in phlebotomy, ECG and other relevant clinical activities

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration, relevant professional registration (eg. CRP accreditation) or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering research studies including CTIMPs and device trials
• Experience in new study feasibility and set-up
• Experience of dealing with patients and families in distress
• Experience of working with different study databases and clinical research management system (eg. EDGE)
• Experience of using MS office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Desirable

• Experience of the care of cancer patients
• Experience in ophthalmic care
• Experience in plastic surgery specialty

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the clinical research life-cycle; from EOI, feasibility, and set-up to coordination and closure--including securing all regulatory approvals prior to recruitment initiation

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, Clinical Trial Regulation 2004 and UK Policy Framework

Skills

Essential

• Organisation, problem solving and management skills
• Interpersonal skills and able to communicate complex information at all level
• Ability to analyse complicated information from trial protocol
• Sound prioritising skills and ability to manage own workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Clinical Support Worker; Higher Level Band: 3 Base: Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead Business Unit / Department: Nursing Reports to: Deputy Ward Manger/ Senior Staff Nurse Accountable to: Chief Nursing Officer 1. Job Summary 1.1 The Clinical Support Worker; Higher Level will work as part of the team with minimal supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective and safe patient centred care with the additional responsibility of undertaking a range of delegated clinical care duties, such as basic observations, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy. 1.2 Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude. 1.3 Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department. 1.4 To support the smooth running of the department and ensuring that service users are treated in a friendly and efficient manner. 1.5 Opportunities are available to develop your career within health care. 2. Main working relationships 2.1 Internal Ward Manager Deputy Ward Manager/ Senior Staff Nurses Nurses/ Dental Nurses Clinical Support Workers Ward Clerks Domestic and facilities team Site Practitioner/Trauma Coordinator Members of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) 2.2 External Patients and families 3. Financial/ physical resources responsibilities: Ensure economic and efficient use of resources Department structure chart 4. Key result areas: Clinical/ Clinical Governance 4.1 Exchange factual information with patients using verbal and non-verbal communication skills to ensure patient understanding 4.2 Assess patients health, safety, wellbeing and comfort while undertaking personal care 4.3 Under direction of a registered practitioner, support a comprehensive level of care, maintaining high standards and provide a safe and effective environment for the continuity of care to patients and their relatives/friends/carers. 4.4 Prioritises and plans own work activities 4.5 Assist in the orientation of patients to the care environment and available facilities 4.6 Undertakes personal care duties, including; bathing, toileting, dressing, assisting with personal appearance, assistance with meals, emotional and physical support ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained 4.7 Supporting patients to maintain function and normal activities of daily living 4.8 Assist patients to achieve rest and sleep by attending to comfort needs 4.9 Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties and observations; blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, neurological assessment, ECG, respirations, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy and specimen taking and escalate any concerns 4.10 Carry out any other duties relevant to the post within own capability such as venepuncture, cannulation, wound assessments, simple dressings, removal of catheters 4.11 Assists with the admission and discharge of patients such as valuables and property 4.12 Assist with eating and drinking in line with care plan from registered professional and completion of relevant documentation 4.13 Assist in the evaluation of new equipment and resources 4.14 Assist to ensure the department is restocked and have shared responsibility for maintaining the cleaning of clinical areas e.g. making beds, cleaning furniture and equipment, and disposal of general waste 4.15 Assist to ensure the department is restocked and have shared responsibility for maintaining the cleaning of clinical areas 4.16 Assist with the provision of the day to day management of clinical equipment and report any problems to senior colleagues, completing the necessary documentation. 4.17 Ensure a safe environment in the department for patients, staff and visitors and inform the Ward/Department manager or Nurse in Charge of potential hazards. Comply with COSHH regulation and other Health and Safety legislation 4.18 Effective communication with colleagues and other members of the MDT 4.19 To ensure patient documentation is factual, timely and accurate in both written and electronic formats 4.20 Ensure patients, visitors and staff are dealt with sensitively and professionally with due regard to ethnic origin, culture, religion, disability and sexual orientation 4.21 To deal with queries and problems from patients and staff, both on the telephone and personally, in a positive and helpful manner and escalate as appropriate 4.22 Support and overcome barriers to understanding using effective communication for patients with physical or mental impairments 4.23 Escalate any concerns about the patient to the relevant practitioner immediately and report on datix 4.24 Instigates emergency procedures as necessary 4.25 Recognition of deteriorating patient and escalation process Education and Training 4.26 Contributes opt the learning environment and hold a link role for additional information and learning in the workplace 4.27 Be involved in any aspects of training that need to be cascaded to the whole department and Trust wide, for example, moving and handling, resuscitation, basic life support, fire and safety and infection control 4.28 Attend department meetings 4.29 Be prepared to extend knowledge and skills by rotation through whole department 4.30 Supervises work of students and junior staff Professional 4.31 Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues, patients and all other service users. 4.32 Acts as a positive role model for peers, supporting other HCSWs as required 5. Personal and Professional Development 5.1 Participate in the Trusts annual appraisal system designed to identify objectives and personal development opportunities. 5.2 Participate in the Trusts annual pay progression review (if applicable). 5.3 Ensure that all mandatory training is up to date 5.4 The post holder will be responsible for continually maintaining their working knowledge of local practices, policies and procedures and highlight ongoing training and development needs to their manager. General: To undertake any other reasonable duties, responsibilities or projects as requested commensurate with the postholders skills, knowledge and experience. PERSON SPECIFICATION Title of post: Band 3 Clinical Support Worker; Higher Level Area Essential Desirable Qualifications Level 3 or Level 3 Diploma (NVQ) in Health care support or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through significant practical experience Care Certificate GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or functional skills for English and Maths 5 GCSEs grade 4 Work in an acute hospital setting Experience Experience of working in health or social care environment Experience of team working Experience of support learning and development in others Experience of caring for and supporting patients Experience of supporting and training HCAs and apprentices Work in an acute hospital setting Knowledge Knowledge of administration of patient care and related policies Knowledge of patient flow systems Knowledge of patient confidentiality and safeguarding - add Basic anatomy and physiology Infection control principles and practice Experience of medical device Skills Proven organisational and planning skills Excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal Digital skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings Attention to detail Ability to assist in emergency patient care Ability to support nurses with carrying out relevant duties Ability to develop skills and knowledge in self and others Ability to take routine observations Attributes Ability to work under instruction from a registered professional without direct supervision or support Self-motivated and pro-active Flexible and adaptable Empathetic, Friendly and hard working Clear desire to work in a care environment and understanding of role Calm under pressure Common sense approach to problem solving Demonstrates compassion when dealing with patients, families and colleagues Additional requirements Frequent exposure to direct distressing or emotional circumstances Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job role and service often with unpredictability Ability to remain calm during emergency situations Physically able to carry out role will involve standing for long periods and moving and handling duties Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions Version control (HR use only): Version number: AfC panel: Clustered: Consistency check: 1 17/05/2024 N/A 29/05/2024

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with children
• Previous experience of working in healthcare
• Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Evidence of ability to adapt and to be flexible in a changing and challenging work environment.
• Certified phlebotomy course or willingness to undertake course within first year of employment
• IT literacy

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peanut Ward, Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Key result areas:

1.1 The post holder will be required to work as part of a skilled sleep team to support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service at Queen Victoria Hospital

1.2 Provide safe, efficient storage and maintenance of medical equipment. Act as liaison with suppliers and external maintenance providers to ensure prompt attention to faulty equipment.

1.3 Perform routine functional checks and calibration of CPAP devices.

1.4 Conduct first-line fault finding and basic repairs to CPAP devices and associatedequipment within competency.

1.5 Participate in complex equipment testing

1.6 Return or arrange return of equipment to Clinical Engineering where fault is outside own competencies.

1.7 Under the supervision of the clinical specialist team lead manage medical device stock levels ordering basic replacement parts, co-ordinate trials of new equipment liaising with company representatives.

1.8 Maintain up to date records of daily, weekly, monthly check lists and duties including training records co-ordinating with the appropriate Clinical Specialist Lead.

1.9 Once appropriately trained support Clinical Specialist Lead with the education and training on medical devices

1.10 Work as part of a team under minimal supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives and their carers. To ensure a comprehensive level of care is given, maintaining high standards and continuity of care.

1.11 To act as a support to the Decontamination Lead ensuring continuity of the service.

1.12 Highly developed physical skills ensuring accuracy and precision when maintaining CPAP devices and associated medical equipment, using appropriate tools and equipment.

1.13 Effectively liaise with multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers in a professional and compassionate manner. To escalate any concerns about a patients condition to the relevant practitioner immediately

1.14 Provide effective and supportive training and development to other HCAs and apprentices within the sleep department including assessing performance where required.

1.15 Acting as a positive role model for their peers, supporting other HCAs as required

1.16 Ensure patients, visitors and staff are dealt with sensitively and professionally with due regard to ethnic origin, culture, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

1.17 Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues.

1.18 Identifying potential hazards in the workplace and dealing with them within own capability and/or reported promptly to relevant team leader.

1.19 Moving and handling of equipment, wheelchairs and trolleys

1.20 Carry out any other duties commensurate with the post

1.21 Follow Trust and departmental policies and procedures

1.22 May be required to comment on proposed changes to departmental policies, procedures

1.23 Follows departmental procedures and aware of limitations and seeks advice from clinical specialist team lead

1.24 Mainly guided by precedent and clearly defined operational policies and local training.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience in the maintenance of medical devices
• Experience of caring for and supporting patients in a sleep disorder centre environment

Desirable

• Experience of supporting and training HCA's

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 4or Level 4 Diploma (NVQ) in Health care support or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience

Desirable

• Clinical, electrical or technical qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of medical device maintenance
• Decontamination training or experience
• Awareness of patient confidentiality and safeguarding
• Knowledge of training and development within a healthcare setting or willingness to undertake training

Skills

Essential

• Proven organisational skills, able to organise workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Rd

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To report a wide range of cross-sectional scans for general CT/ MRI and some plain film as required to RCR standard.

Participation in various regional MDTs.

Maintain a high standard of clinical expertise and care for the patient

Perform ultrasound scans and independently report own workload of patients, providing written reports to the referring clinician to RCR standard

Have an interest / training in a sub-specialty; ideally MSK

There is no on-call commitment

Support registrars, sonographers and reporting radiographers with mentorship and training.

Work with admin and junior staff for vetting queries, reporting escalations

Liaise with trust clinicians and GPs for clinical queries, critical escalation of findings

Undertake peer review and participate in research studies as required

Person Specification

GMC Registered

Essential

• GMC Registered

Desirable

• NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be based at Queen Victoria Hospital. It is essential that the applicant can demonstrate experience/training in the full range of Head and Neck imaging including ultrasound guided procedures.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the service assisting colleagues with all aspects of service delivery. The Consultants in the department have continued to develop sub-specialist interests and the new post-holder will be supported to develop a sub-specialty focus of their own.

In order to deliver a resilient service based in a small specialist Trust, the imaging department has in addition, continued to develop skill-mix in the department and a network radiology solution with SE2 Imaging Network with a view to enhancing 7 day working across the region in the future.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate skills that would complement and expand the existing skill mix in the department.

The postholder will be expected to help support and develop reporting radiographers and sonographers within the department.

Person Specification

GMC Registered

Essential

• GMC registered

Desirable

• NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Theatre Specialist Clinical Leader is accountable for the delivery of safe, high quality nursing/allied health professional services and care to patients within theatres. This includes the professional and managerial leadership of staff and ensuring that clinical governance processes are firmly embedded within the area.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Practitioner - ODP/RN - Diploma, Degree, Masters

Desirable

• Theatres Experience, accredited training

Experience

Essential

• oManagement and leadership experience

Desirable

• oExperience of working in complex/ challenging NHS 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.

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main tasks

• The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or location:

Patient/Customer Care Responsibilities

• To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) at all times.
• Communication with colleagues, other members of staff, patients, visitors and members of the public

Cleaning Responsibilities

• Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
• Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
• Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Clean internal glass and ledges.
• Clean all sanitary areas.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
• Thoroughly clean beds.
• Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed.
• Damp dusting of furniture, fittings, interior glass and any low level cleaning requirements.
• Replenish consumables for example, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls.
• Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.
• Collect, wash and return water jugs.
• Collect and replace soiled linen.

Person Specification

Application Form

Essential

• QualificationsBasic numeracy and literacy
• ExperienceoTo have worked in a service/customer environment. oKnowledge of safe and hygienic cleaning duties and standards oPrevious knowledge and experience of domestic cleaning duties and standards. oExperience in the use of mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment. oExperience of working within a team environment oRelevant Experience of working within a team environment o
• KnowledgeoBasic Health and Safety knowledge oRange of routine work procedures requiring on the job training. oKnowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Qualifications Cleaning and hygiene certificate oBasic Health & Safety Certificate
• Experience oPrevious working experience within an NHS environment within Domestic Services. oPrevious experience in a health care setting
• Knowledge oKnowledge of healthcare waste regulations oUnderstanding of infection control requirements oKnowledge of Basic Health & Safety oTo have an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job structure: Permanent, with multiple vacancies available on a full-time or part-time basis

Working hours: Monday to Friday, with typical working patterns of 8am 4pm or 9am 5pm

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6, aligned with AFC: £39,959 £48,117 per annum

Base: Solihull, community-based across six Primary Care Networks

What you will do:

• Deliver specialist palliative care nursing support as part of the Solihull Identification and Support Service across six Primary Care Networks.
• Support earlier identification of people approaching the last year of life through proactive register review, MDT participation and referral pathway development.
• Undertake holistic assessment, care planning, symptom management and evaluation for people with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs.
• Support advance care planning, treatment escalation planning, ReSPECT conversations and recording of preferred place of care and death where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with GP practices, primary care MDTs, community services, acute, hospice and specialist palliative care partners to coordinate safe, integrated care.
• Help reduce avoidable crisis presentations, non-elective admissions and acute bed days where community-based alternatives are clinically appropriate.
• Contribute to mobilisation, pathway development, data collection, benefits tracking and routine performance reporting for the commissioned service.
• Use outcome measures, feedback, audit and quality improvement approaches to demonstrate impact and support continuous service development.

What we are looking for:

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register, with a relevant nursing degree and post-registration qualification at Level 6 or above.
• Experience of working in specialist palliative care, ideally within community, primary care or integrated care settings.
• Strong knowledge of complex symptom management, advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and best practice in palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage a caseload, assess complex needs and influence multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, including confidence in supporting sensitive conversations with patients, families, carers and professionals.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multiple partners and services to improve coordination, equity of access and patient experience.
• A compassionate, values-led and person-centred approach, with a clear commitment to advocating for patients and those important to them.
• A flexible approach to working and the ability to travel across Solihull community locations as required.

Benefits Package:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining Marie Curie with no breaks of service)
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes

Why join Marie Curie?

Everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement, and at Marie Curie we believe everyone deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what matters most to them. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: always compassionate, making things happen, leading in our field and putting people at our heart.

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 24 September 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Interviews: Interviews are planned to take place in person at our West Midlands Hospice during the week commencing 28 September

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
• Relevant Nursing Degree
• Relevant post-registration qualification (minimum Level 6)

Desirable

• Clinical supervisor
• Mentorship/ Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in specialist palliative care, ideally within community, primary care or integrated care settings

Desirable

• Participating in audit and research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Community Based

Solihull

England

B91 1LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name - Lewis Ransom Position - Patient Services Coordinator Email - [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 28/09/26 Interview Date: W/C 05/10/26

Why you should join our Team

Leeds is a large city with the third largest metropolitan population in the country. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK.

The ENT department is placed in Brotherton Wing, LGI, offering adjacency of clinic, consultant offices, secretaries and management staff, which greatly enhances the working environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no 2 days are the same. You will be part of a team that values professionalism, innovation and continuous improvement, while offering opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience across a wide range of administrative functions. If you are organised, adaptable and enjoy building positive working relationships, you will find this a rewarding role where your contribution has a direct impact on the effective delivery of anaesthetic services across the Trust.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within an administrative setting and a positive, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to provide comprehensive administrative support. The post holder will need to prioritise their workload, be able to work under their own initiative and be proactive in identifying administrative tasks that require completion.

• Work with Consultants and their medical teams
• Scheduling of patients
• Deal with patient enquiries.
• Play a key role in ensuring that patients move systematically through their pathways by ensuring that the next steps are in the pipeline.
• Working with various stakeholders, admin staff, clinicians, nursing teams etc

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

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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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

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that external investigation reports are brought to the attention of the appropriate medical team and signed off by the appropriate member of staff. Arrange for the request and/or safe onward transmissions of patient investigation reports and film to other sites where necessary.

To maintain filing systems that facilitates the effective running of the department.

To open, date stamp and distribute post according to local standing operating procedure.

Maintain up to date filing of external reports and correspondence in patient medical records.

To use the appropriate IT system for checking patient information and appointments.

To manage patient records appropriately, ensuring an up-to-date record is maintained of all case notes returned from the wards and clinics, that patient medical records are available for clinic and appointments are dispatched to other departments as necessary.

To maintain and update the diaries of the members of the clinical team as required, and to co-ordinate meetings, teaching sessions/venues as required.

To cover for medical secretary colleagues during periods of absence and annual leave.

To ensure the department has adequate stocks of stationery and order supplies as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate and process work of a medico-legal nature and other medical reports as required.

To draft responses to routine enquiries as appropriate.

To take an active role in initiatives to improve the administrative service provided to managers and clinicians, and the service received by children & young people and their families.

To send any referrals received to the central booking office for registration and booking and to action tertiary referrals as necessary. Complete Minimum data set (MDS) template when making onward referrals.

To organise own work schedule, adapt the schedule as required to meet commitments to others within the agreed timescales and, where this is not achievable, give notification promptly with reasons to line manager.

To ensure any changes/cancelation to clinics are carried out using Book Wise and all relevant parties are advised of any changes.

To advise parents of special instructions regarding medical tests, as directed by the medical team.

To liaise with the central booking office as required if an appointment requires rescheduled.

Completion of forms and documentation as requested such as adoption, child protection, police statements, disability and doctor references as requested to do so by the consultant.

Managing the generic email account.

To have an awareness of the referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway journey in order to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

To have awareness of the outreach clinics and wait lists to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

Undertaking non clinical typing as requested by the consultant or their teams as necessary such as complaint letters.

Working as part of a team; assisting with the training of new and temporary staff providing support and advice as appropriate.

To locate, retrieve and book patients case notes in and out of department as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years secretarial and/or administrative experience.
• Computer skills Excel , Word & Power Point
• Experience of managing competing and varied demands
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Use of Digital Dictation System

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Clear handwriting, spelling, grammar & numeracy.
• Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised.
• To have a systematic and methodical approach to work with attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills especially when dealing with highly sensitive information and where there are barriers to understanding.
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills and to prioritise/manage own workload in a demanding environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal tactfully and sympathetically with members of the public and professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent
• RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
• AMSPAR qualification

Desirable

• NVQ4 in admin
• EDCL or similar It 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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team by:

Delivering safe and effective patient care under the supervision of practice nurses and GPs.

Conducting basic clinical procedures, such as venepuncture, ECGs, and health checks.

Assisting with the management of chronic disease reviews.

Supporting patients with lifestyle advice and preventative care.

Handling specimens and diagnostic testing as per clinical guidelines.

Maintaining infection control procedures and ensuring all clinical areas are well-stocked.

Accurately documenting clinical data and patient interactions in electronic records.

The role requires a proactive, caring, and professional approach to patient care, ensuring a high standard of service at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in phlebotomy - Essential
• Experience in conducting ECG's
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• IT literacy, with experience using EMIS. Understanding of infection control, confidentiality, and safeguarding protolcols.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification/experience).

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP surgery.

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

Layton Medical Centre

Address

200 Kingscote Drive

Blackpool

FY3 7EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Pay Band: Band 5, NHS Agenda for Change pay scale

Hours of Work: Monday Friday 37.5 Hours

Base: Whitchurch Hospital Grounds

Duration: Permanent

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Accountable to: Clinically to Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Managerially to Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

The post of Palliative Nurse will be community based and will provide as part of a team, specialist, intermediate and generalist palliative care specific to the needs of patients, their carers and families.

KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

To work as a member of a specialist palliative care team and with members of the primary health care team in the community.

To work closely with and to develop professional relationships with health care professionals and other palliative care teams within hospitals, the community and hospices.

To play an active role in the promotion of holistic day-care in the Hospice centre.

To demonstrate excellent clinical skills.

Clinical Practice

Provide assessment of physical and psychological needs of patient, their families and carers.

Advise and liaise with the primary health care team and secondary care team on treatment and care as appropriate

Maintain effective communication with the team within City Hospice, primary health care teams, hospital teams, hospices and other statutory and voluntary organisations

Adhere to NMC Code of Practice

2. Education/Training

Maintain an effective partnership with members of the primary health care team within the community, encouraging development of clinical skills to improve patient care

Participate in formal and informal training/teaching programmes for students, other health care professionals and volunteers

Participate in continuing personal education and other activities to promote own professional development

First Level Registration

Five years Post Registration

3. Self Management

Support the caseload of a Band 6 CNS

Maintain accurate records, assist in the submission of statistical returns and reports as required

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly.

Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demand

Be aware of, and comply with all policies and procedures within the Charity

Receive appraisals to identify and agree development and training needs and areas of potential improvement in appropriate/adequate service provision.

4. Clinical Governance

Be responsible for identifying potential untoward incidents and act upon appropriately supported by effective documentation

Participate in the development of, revision and monitoring of clinical policies and guidelines

Ensure own professional and clinical supervision needs are identified and negotiated with the CNS Team Lead

To participate in clinical supervision in order to sustain and develop professional practice

5. Research Audit

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demands

6. Health & Safety

To take the required care of your own Health & Safety and that of any other person affected by your acts or omissions in a professional context

To take the required steps to safeguard the welfare, health & safety of all staff, volunteers, patients and visitors according to CH policy.

7. City Hospice Development

Actively promote CH and its activities to patients, their families and carers and others Contribute to fundraising efforts.

8. Freedom to Act

Professional accountability to Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Work within the guidance of City Hospice policies and procedures

To work within the National Guidelines of NICE and relevant national government policies.

9. Physical Effort

Applies relevant manual handling skills/techniques.

10. Mental Effort

Ability to concentrate and complete tasks despite frequent interruptions.

Ability to respond to constant unpredictable events and interruptions, e.g. patients fluctuating conditions.

11. Emotional Effort

Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances Imparting bad news

Helping patients and their families to understand the reality of the situation

Ability to deal with distressed and angry relatives

Use of reflection

12.Working Conditions

Working in the community throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Office based work using VDU daily at base in City Hospice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FIRST LEVEL REGISTRATION.
• FIVE YEARS POST REGISTRATION.
• EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AUTONOMOUSLY, AS WELL AS PART OF A TEAM.
• CAR OWNER/DRIVER

Experience

Desirable

• PREVIOUS COMMUNITY OR PALLIATIVE CARE EXPERIENCE

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

City Hospice

Address

Grounds of Whitchurch Hospital

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

S Glamorgan

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you have the drive to foster a culture of continuous improvement for yourself and others and have the motivation to push pharmacy to the forefront of delivering high quality patient care, then Hywel Dda is the perfect place for you to take the next step in your career.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 13/10/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC.
• Post-graduate diploma/MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP)
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Membership of specialist body e.g. UKCPA

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and processes in an integrated NHS
• Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience
• Relevant clinical experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field preferably in primary care
• Practice Research Experience
• Training and education of pharmacy staff and other Health Care Professionals
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of service improvement

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Cardigan

SA43 1JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective Portering and Security Service to all Wards and Departments in accordance with established procedures. For a more detailed job description, please see attached

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good Literacy skills

Desirable

• Health & Safety Training
• Manual Handling Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in working with a large Team
• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working within an NHS environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member and prioritise tasks
• Good communication skills - to be able to interact effectively with the public and colleagues
• Have appropriate skills to diffuse and de-escalate aggressive behaviour in patients and the public

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Standard GP role with a mix of telephone and face to face appointments as well as assisting with triaging patient enquiries.

Initial 3 month contract with potential to continue.

Feel free to get in touch with the Practice Manager for an informal chat or to arrange to speak with one of the GP Partners for more information or to answer any questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully UK qualified General Practitioner on the UK Performers' list.

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

Redfern Health Centre

Address

Shadycombe Road

Salcombe

Devon

TQ8 8DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be able to undertake a variety of duties including face to face surgery, telephone and e-consultations, triage calls, medicine management and associated paperwork. Expected to undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner Up-to-date full GMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice

Desirable

• We welcome applications from experienced GPs as well as those recently qualified.

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

Stuart Crescent Medical Practice

Address

8 Stuart Crescent

London

N22 5NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stuartcrescenthealthcentre.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 and Knowledge

Essential

• Law Degree (or equivalent) or equivalent CILEX qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate in all formats.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own work
• Ability to recognise own capabilities
• Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.

Desirable

• Evidence of excellent client care skills

Other

Essential

• Welsh language skills are essential for this role. Applicants must have Welsh speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (Intermediate/B1 CEFR). This means being able to communicate confidently in responding to enquiries in 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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Companies House

Crown Way

CARDIFF

CF14 3UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Must understand basic requirements for personalised and individualised care
• Recognition of a person's right for privacy and dignity

Desirable

• Awareness of Safeguarding issues

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience

Further Training

Essential

• Ability to attend 3 day clinical induction
• Committed to attending further training and development as identified

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience of working as a team
• Previous care work experience
• Previous face-to-face customer care experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital setting

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach
• Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Sutton Road

Mansfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Performing 12 Lead ECGs and has a skilled knowledge of ECG interpretation.
• Independently and confidently perform ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, analyses result and provides a comprehensive and accurate report to enable clinical decisions to be made regarding patient treatment.
• Responsible for acting as lead for Exercise ECG testing.
• To be fully conversant with emergency arrest procedures including defibrillation.
• To be part of the Cardiac Cath labs, be expert in routine invasive procedures, including diagnostic angiograms, PCI and primary PCI. Participate in training for EP cases and ablations.
• To be an active part of the 24/7 on call catheter lab team and part of a weekend rota for inpatient work.
• Skilled knowledge in Pacemaker implantation to include VVI and DDD implants.
• Working towards performing a transthoracic Echocardiogram to BSE minimum standards and producing a report to the BSE minimum dataset.

• Act as assistant in TOE (Transoesophageal Echo).
• Experience in the follow up of Reveal devices including remote monitoring and provides comprehensive and accurate report to enable clinical decisions to be made regarding patient treatment. .
• Be competent in the follow up of VVI and DDD pacemakers, working towards follow up of specialised devices.
• Perform remote follow up of Bradycardia pacemakers, working towards more complex devices.
• Have or working towards professional registration.

Management and leadership

• To supervise Band 5 Cardiac Physiologists and Assistant Technical officer staff groups.
• Work towards leadership development.

For further details and person specification please refer tothe Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Working towards BSE/BHRS or accredited.
• Have or working towards professional accreditation.
• Intermediate life support certification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience as working as a Band 5 within a clinical cardiology environment.
• Experience in all routine clinical Cardiac physiological testing invasive and non-invasive Cardiology.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Flexible.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong interpersonal 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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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