Job description

Job responsibilities

• Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional:

To assess the needs of individuals attending/contacting the service and to work with them to identify the support they require.

Develop a wide understanding of cancer types, treatments and common side effects. As well as the impact that cancer treatment has on patients and their families to help deliver cancer information and support.

Assist patients in completing Electronic Holistic Needs Assessments (eHNA’s) and develop subsequent care plans to address concerns. To provide non-clinical information on topics such as financial support, counselling, support services etc. This will be in a range of formats.

To communicate effectively with clinical teams to ensure the highest standards of care.

Deliver health education for non-complex patients in collaboration with established care providers such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cancer Information Manager and Recovery Package Manager, particularly focussing on signs and symptoms to look out for and late consequences of treatment.

To complete referrals to a range of organisations and professionals, including cancer centres, social services, benefits advisors, social prescribers and counsellors. In appropriate cases, to plan and implement a package of follow-up support and information to the service user based on their needs.

To create and update accurate and timely records of patient information using the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record System.

Facilitate joined up support services, information and health education to create a seamless experience of care for patients

To contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships with other departments and wards within the Trust and community.

Understand that there will be some distressing situations and when to seek appropriate support/advice.

To listen with empathy to distressed or angry patients or carers regarding sensitive matters, ensuring discretion and confidentiality.

To provide general information and support about cancer and cancer services, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices. Act as advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be perceived as barriers to care.

Provide rostered cover in the Cancer Information Hub in Williams Day Unit.

Support patients and carers to understand what signs and symptoms or situation to be aware of that would indicate concern.

Support patients and carers how to make contact when they feel their condition or needs have changed, including what to do out of hours.

Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices

To demonstrate a willingness to identify their own learning and development needs and be willing to undertake further training and study in order to address these needs.

Demonstrate an understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.

Demonstrate an understanding of the elements included in Recovery Package/Personalised Care for people living with and beyond cancer.

Duties and responsibilities

To collate and record data based on service user interactions using relevant IT systems, PAHT clinical information systems,( Alex Health, Somerset), Microsoft office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel etc) Case note Management, Macmillan MyCare Plan and 8 x 8

To conduct research into cancer related topics and community demographics that contribute to continuous service improvement, to ensure the service meets the needs of the whole community

To contribute to the planning and organisation of events and displays outside the centre, helping to promote the service

To keep the centre clean, tidy and ensure cancer information stands are kept up to date and well stocked both inside the centre and throughout the hospital including St. Margaret’s and Herts and Essex Hospitals.

To order cancer information and resources for colleagues and teams where appropriate

To encourage user involvement, engagement and feedback that supports the design and development of services

To curate interesting and engaging content for the Trust and Macmillan’s communications departments that celebrate the work done within the centre and in the community

To engage in Centre fundraising activities to support the objectives of Macmillan Cancer Support

There will be a requirement for you to work across site at times To provide administrative support to the manager.

To provide assistance with specific projects as required. To work flexibly in order to deliver the objectives of the service.

The post holder will work within the Operational Policies for the Centre as a whole and for their post but will be expected to use their own initiative and judgement in dealing with enquiries.

The post holder will ensure that situations or enquiries requiring specialist intervention are referred appropriately and in a timely fashion. Management and Leadership:

To deputise for the manager when required.

To support with the recruitment and management of volunteers.

To comply with health, safety and security measures and report any concerns to the manager.

Carry out administration duties required by the role including filing, report writing, documenting decisions made, making up information packs, ordering supplies and equipment.

Demonstrate effective communication with patients, carers, other Health Professionals and stakeholders

Identify own personal education and role development needs and access Macmillan resources to address.

Demonstrate self-directed learning, actively seeking role development opportunities to enhance practice, knowledge and role progression.

Overcome barriers to effective communication.

Adhere to clear role boundaries and expectations and when to seek support of signpost to more appropriate care provider.

As this is a Macmillan Role, you will wear the Macmillan badge and use Macmillan resources to benefit patients Communications and relationships

Macmillan Cancer Information Support Manager

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre Assistants in other trusts

Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Macmillan Recovery Package Manager

Personalised Care Cancer Support Worker

Patients, their carers’ and relatives

Chemotherapy Nursing Team

Other Personalised Care Cancer Support Workers

Macmillan Head of Nursing for cancer Services Haematology and Oncology Multi-disciplinary teams (MDT)

Patients, Families and other visitors

Macmillan

Essex and Hertfordshire Citizen Advice teams

Community teams and voluntary organisations

GP’s single point of access team and social prescribers

Local Hospice care and support

General duties of all employees:

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the appraisal process to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust statutory and mandatory training as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, gender or employment status.

All employees are individually responsible for the prevention and control of infection within their own area. The employee must attend Infection Control Induction training and mandatory Infection control training. The employee must follow all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to Infection Control.

The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive.

The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site. Any such variation will be agreed in advance between the post holder and their manager as part of the continuing process of management review and development. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3, level 3 BTEC with knowledge of
• Health & Social Care

Desirable

• Evidence of continual personal development
• Coaching or teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in the NHS or a Healthcare setting
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks to meet competing
• deadlines.
• Experience of working as part of a team and individually.
• Experience of working with cancer patients, their families and carers.
• Experience of working within guidelines, policies and protocols
• Proven experience in data entry and associated documentation.
• Experience of IT packages Microsoft Office, Excel and IT equipment.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex and sensitive information
• and data management
• Insight into cancer and related issues.

Desirable

• Knowledge / experience of Audit
• Experience of culture change projects.
• Experience of project administration, NHS or public sector experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Hospital Director, your responsibilities will include

Fulfilling the role of Registered Manager and ensuring adherence to HIW standards and regulations.

Facilitating the development of quality healthcare services, ensuring that they respond to the changing needs of purchasers and patients and also reflect market trends and evidence-based practice.

Ensure both financial and quality targets are met.

Leading the senior management team on site, developing local strategy of the service, ensuring adherence to the service's objectives, quality improvement and business plans.

Promote and enhance the hospitals reputation for high quality outcomes for service users.

Participate in contract reviews and represent service delivery.

On call duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful as a Hospital Director, you must
• Hold a relevant Nursing Qualification.
• Have an excellent track record in a management role within the healthcare sector.
• Have experience and knowledge in Positive Behaviour Support and other modern approaches to evidence-based care and treatment for people with a learning disability
• Have strong commercial acumen to support successful service delivery and development.
• have experience of budget control, business development and revenue generation.
• be an inclusive and supportive manager, balanced with strong leadership to provide direction and implement change.
• have experience working with external agencies such as HIW, local Safeguarding teams, Commissioning teams.
• have a commitment to a person-centred approach to deliver high quality services which enable individuals to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

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

Iris Care Group

Address

Iris Care Group

Pinetree Court Hospital

Cardiff

Cardiff

CF3 4ll

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

James Green Pharmacy Technician Team Manager - Clinical Services [email protected] 01132065893/01133923145 Shortlisting Date: 30.09.2026 Interview Date: 09.10.2026

Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) offers our team members fantastic career development opportunities, which has led to the progression of previous post holders. We now have excellent opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Services Assistants who already hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills Certificate and who have experience in either a hospital or community pharmacy setting, to join our forward thinking and generally all round fantastic pharmacy team based at ward level. These are excellent opportunities to start a career in hospital pharmacy and to play an important role in being part of a team working to deliver an exceptional medicine supply service. By taking a patient first approach and through compassion and commitment you will focus on helping patients to optimise medicines use by involving them in making decisions about their medicines.

You will collaborate with other teams, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless integrated transfer of care for our patients, providing an integrated delivery of medicines to ensure cost effective, safe and safe and appropriate use of medicines.

Join our Ward Services team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and become part of a supportive, forward-thinking, and patient-focused pharmacy service. Working across a wide range of specialties, our teams play a vital role in ensuring patients receive the right medicines at the right time, helping to improve outcomes and deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative working environment, where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

What makes our team special is the opportunity to make a real difference to patients every day while developing your own career. This rewarding patient-facing role allows you to work closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams, supporting safe medicines use and seamless transfers of care. We are committed to supporting flexible working where possible and offer excellent training and development opportunities, with many team members progressing into more advanced roles. If you are looking for a welcoming team, varied and meaningful work, and a role where your contribution truly matters, Ward Services is an excellent place to build your future career in hospital pharmacy.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a busy and supportive ward-based pharmacy team, making a direct contribution to patient care across a range of specialties. Key aspects of the role include:

• Working in a patient-facing environment and supporting patients with their medicines
• Ordering, receiving and managing medicines to ensure wards have the medicines they need.
• Stock management and replenishment of medicines at ward level.
• Labelling, dispensing and preparing medicines following training and competency assessment.
• Communicating with patients, ward staff, healthcare professionals and service users.
• Supporting safe and effective medicines use across the Trust.
• Providing supervision, support and training to a variety of different staff
• Developing new skills through structured training, including patient counselling opportunities.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Contributing to a safe, efficient and compassionate pharmacy service that makes a real difference to patients every day.

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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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The post holder will have significant experience in Nursing / Quality service assurance / Safeguarding Children or Adults as appropriate.
• Significant experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Experience of leading change projects.
• Experience of providing support and input into complex programmes.
• Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence, and particular interests.
• Experience of preparing briefing papers and correspondence at project board level.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Must understand the background and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this.
• Must understand the relationship between the Department of Health & Social Care and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

• The postholder must be a Registered Nurse in relation to Safeguarding Children posts or a Registered Professional in relation to Safeguarding Adults posts.
• Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent experience working at a commensurate band / level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to role.
• Member of relevant professional body

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

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Eyre St

Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description for further details about role, essential and desirable criteria.

The Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP) will develop advanced knowledge and skills to meet the capabilities presented in the multi-professional framework for advanced Clinical Practice in England multi-professionalframeworkforadvancedclinicalpracticeinengland.pdf (hee.nhs.uk)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in advanced clinical practice
• NLS qualification

Desirable

• Leadership experience
• Teaching experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in specialty
• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Audit experience
• Quality improvement 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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed, and complex health problems.

• Initiate, evaluate, and review treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies within your scope of practice.

• Manage a range of acute, minor, and long-term conditions independently, referring to or liaising with GPs or secondary care where appropriate.

• Undertake comprehensive physical assessments, using advanced clinical skills and decision-making.

• Perform and interpret relevant investigations, such as blood tests, ECGs, and other diagnostic procedures.

• Promote preventative healthcare and offer patient education, self-care advice, and health promotion.

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care, continuity, and efficiency.

• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, significant event analysis, and the development of local policies and protocols.

• Participate in service development and innovation, supporting quality improvement initiatives across the practice.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

• Support junior staff and students through mentoring, supervision, and education where applicable.

• Work within local & national policies, procedures and guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration

Desirable

• Previous GP Practice 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

Langton Medical Group

Address

Eastern Avenue

Lichfield

Staffs

WS13 7FA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and guidance for the reception and administration team
• Act as the communication link between the management team and reception staff
• Support the Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Managers and Reception Manager with continuous improvement change initiatives.
• Ensure that the reception team receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a caring, courteous and effective way
• Lead the team though positive role-modelling and example
• Ensure the implementation of practice procedures and policies
• Ensure all daily duties are completed before end of day
• Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors
• Assist the practice in achieving target based functions such as Quality and Outcomes Framework or Locally Commissioned Services
• Maintain a safe efficient working environment, have a thorough knowledge of practice procedures and ensure the reception team works in accordance with protocols
• Resolve queries/problems from patients
• Plan the reception rota together with the Reception Manager, ensuring there is adequate cover at all times, including during periods of staff absence and to accommodate lunch and staff breaks
• Quickly resolve any IT issues including issues with printers, EMIS system, calling board and check in machine
• Train new and existing staff to ensure they are able to undertake their role

Services

Maintain effective communication with the Practice Management Team

Develop and assist in the development of protocols, standard procedures and performance standards

General

Deal with general administrative issues

Attend regular and ad hoc staff meetings as required

Undertake other relevant duties assigned by the Practice Management Team from time to time, in order to ensure the smooth running of the practice

Confidentiality

In the course of 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 Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health and Safety

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, as an employee, you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and for other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. The Act also states that you must not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.

You will assist in promoting and maintaining your own and others health, safety and security as set out in applicable Practice polices and protocols. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace as directed

Identifying risks involved in work activities and managing those risks

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas clean and assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness

Equality and Diversity

The practice is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves, through the creation of a work environment where staff are able to do their jobs to the best of their abilities without discrimination or harassment. The post-holder has a responsibility to ensure that they understand the standards we expect and to promote and adhere to the policies and measures adopted by the practice.

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

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights and that is consistent with practice policies and current legislation

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

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

Vulnerable Adults, Children & Young People

All members of staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people in all relevant areas of their work. This will include timely attendance at relevant training events and compliance with practice procedures.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training or development programme implemented by the practice as part of your employment. This will include:

Participating in an annual individual development and performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of your own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for your own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Keeping abreast of legislative changes and guidance relating to your role

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess your own performance and take accountability for your own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on your 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

Effectively manage your own time, workload and resources

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-ordinate and lead a team to achieve goals
• Exemplary communication skills with patients
• Clear and professional written communication skills
• Ability to de-escalate situations and manage critical situations
• Ability to train and teach other staff
• Knowledge of internal processes and procedures
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and keep up with change
• Organisational and logistical skills

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience

Essential

• Abiliity to use EMIS
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and keep up with change

Desirable

• Ability to solve IT and technical issues independently

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

Morris House Group Practice

Address

239 Lordship Lane

London

N17 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead the implementation of strategic objectives within the medical education strategy along with the clinical tutor team.

Working with Tutors across care groups, support the delivery of medical education and the quality of training placements.

Support nursing and allied health professional teams in completing the multi professional self-assessment report (SAR) and quality improvement plan (QIP)

In collaboration with the Director of Medical Education and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, facilitate the business planning process for the Medical Education Department and the SIM Centre within the Trust, ensuring that priorities for the forthcoming year are identified and that formal discussions with tutors and directors are linked to Education and Training Contracts in association with the needs of service delivery within the Trust.

Work directly with the Clinical Tutor Team, as part of the Medical Education Strategy, leading on educational appraisal of consultant trainers, working with Tutors across Care Groups, to support the delivery of medical education and the quality of training placements.Supporting the job planning process to ensure that training is recognised in job plans and delivered across the Trust.

Represent the DME and DUME as appropriate, both internally and externally across the Trust, on all matters linked to medical education

Lead on safeguarding issues with junior medical staff, linked to patient safety, trainee revalidation, teaching and training, analysing data as appropriate and instigating training as appropriate to support clinical practice and safe patient care.

Contribute to the Trust Workforce & OD Plan on behalf of medical education ensuring that the needs of all medical students, trainee doctors and their trainers are included with particular reference to essential training for Foundation Doctors and specialty trainees.

To give advice and assistance to resident doctors, consultants, NHS England and other Trusts with regard to queries and questions about training posts, career advice, mandatory training courses, education issues, local induction, study leave, financial support for teaching and educational supervision and supporting clinical areas.

Manage the budgets for Medical Education and the Sim Centre.

Responsible for line management of staff within Medical Education and SIM Centre including:

o Appraisal, training and professional development

o One to one support and performance management issues

o Absence management in accordance with Trust policy

o Recruitment and selection of staff

o Disciplinary and Resolution issues

o Performance management issues

o Allocation of work

o Authorisation of expenses

o Manage additional staff resources as required as part of cross team projects

Design, deliver and lead/present specific training events for own staff and staff within other departments. Escalate such issues due to complexity, lack of progress or where support is required.

To manage the QA systems related to medical education across the Trust with particular reference to Specialty Schools, NHS England and University visits and annual reports to stakeholders ensuring that a Trust-wide response and action plan is delivered and that all training in all specialties is quality assured.

In collaboration with the DME, DUME, Medical Director and Finance, manage expenditure and resources with the Medical Education budget, ensuring that bids for expenditure are approved within Policy and that regular reviews of budget expenditure are undertaken.

To work with Finance colleagues on all aspects of undergraduate and postgraduate budgets in order to clarify new income, new funding for posts and any cost savings to be made with the allocation of annual budgets based on the number of doctors and students allocated to annual contracts.

To lead on the project management of new initiatives within medical education, formulating project plans, setting deadlines and delivering on key targets, making adjustments to plans as appropriate and facilitating collaborative working across the Trust through meetings with College Tutors and setting up groups as necessary.

To manage the operation of TIS/Healthroster for doctors working within the Trust ensuring that new posts are identified and approved and that all resident doctor data is updated and exchanged with NHS England allowing the Trust to identify and claim salaries for doctors in training and the approval of study leave for those doctors.

To Contribute, participate and demonstrate national initiatives appropriate to medical education that complement or demonstrate the Trusts commitment to provide a safe and skilled workforce.

To ensure that the Trust is achieving the required standards with regard to an efficient, effective and quality Medical Education service.

To ensure the Trust is legally compliant with current legislation related to Equality & Diversity and promote best practice.

Responsible for the purchase of assets and supplies for Medical Education

Responsible for ensuring sufficient staffing levels to enable service provision.

Ensure all office equipment and furniture within Medical Education is satisfactory and meets required standards in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

Participate in the development implement, review and maintenance of policies and procedures within Medical Education.

Keep up to date with changes in Employment Legislation and consider the impact on Medical Education.

Using computer software and associated formulae, develop, implement and produce regular statistical reports for DME and DUME on all aspects of Medical Education delivery in Care Groups, linked to GMC training standards and the impact of improvement interventions

Monitoring of data from Care Groups on Educational/Clinical Supervision and allocation of F1/F2 etc and contribution to education in line with MPET funding

In conjunction with the DME, monitor the effectiveness of processes to deal with Doctors with Differing Needs and ensuring remedial action is taken where necessary

Ensuring E-Portfolio system is managed effectively both within the Medical Education department and within the Care Groups, ensuring Educational and Clinical Supervisor capability and training if necessary.

Acting as key link for NHS England and the lead employer trust (LET) regarding resident doctor contracts and all employment issues relating to training doctors in the Trust.

Maximising external funding opportunities (multi-professional education and training levy (MPET), continuing professional development (CPD) NHS England Contract.

Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, Medical Director, care group clinical directors, Associate Directors of Nursing and Associate Directors of Operations.

Raise the profile of medical education across the Trust, to ensure a continuous improvement in the quality of medical education across the Trust.

Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust.

Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.

Any other duties commensurate with band

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate colleagues and staff
• Excellent organisational skills
• Analytical and strategic skills
• Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/change
• Able to deal with conflict proactively
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Confident/assertive in own abilities
• Able to adapt to rapid change
• Able to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Able to demonstrate resilience and tenacity when working under pressure
• Ability to relate to a wide spectrum of NHS professionals with competing agendas and achieve organisation focused solutions to problems
• Ability to analyse, interpret and manage financial, service and workforce data and respond accordingly
• Adaptable and flexible and able to deal with unpredictable situations and work patterns
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Desirable

• Highly specialised knowledge of medical education

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working at middle/senior management level
• Experience of performance management
• Experience of budgetary management

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS
• Experienced in learning and development, with specialist knowledge in area of medical education and training

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent operational experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Evidence of management and leadership development

Desirable

• Teaching certificate or Certificate in Education or equivalent
• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent operational experience in Medical Education or HR.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic procurement solutions that support the Trust's commitment to outstanding patient care. Leading and managing end-to-end procurement activities, you will oversee tendering exercises and contract negotiations across a diverse portfolio of goods and services, working in partnership with both clinical and non-clinical teams.

You will ensure full compliance with public sector procurement legislation and Trust governance requirements while driving value for money, innovation, sustainability, and service excellence. Through effective strategic sourcing and commercial expertise, your work will directly contribute to enhancing patient outcomes and organisational performance.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will develop and deliver robust procurement strategies and forward plans that align with service requirements and Trust priorities.

Your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and external partners will be key to identifying opportunities for improvement, driving efficiencies, and delivering lasting value.

A key focus of the role will be identifying opportunities to maximise value for money and deliver sustainable efficiencies across the organisation. Through robust market analysis, effective supplier engagement, and strong commercial negotiation, you will help ensure that procurement decisions deliver the optimum balance of cost, quality, and service. By challenging existing practices, driving continuous improvement, and supporting innovative procurement approaches, you will contribute to achieving financial savings, operational efficiencies, and long-term value that supports the Trust's strategic objectives and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

You will mentor and support colleagues within the procurement team, sharing knowledge, building capability, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance. Through your guidance and coaching, you will play an important role in developing future procurement talent and strengthening the overall effectiveness of the team.

Benefits working for SCL on behalf of CDDFT

* Hybrid and flexible working

* 6 monthly bonus scheme

* Free parking

* Up to 30 days holidays plus statutory days (based on full time)

* Training and development opportunities

* Health and Wellbeing support

* Salary sacrifice scheme

* Discounts at high street shops, restaurants and on line retailers

* Access to an on site gym.

Please note the in person interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 20th July 2026.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• A positive, enthusiastic, supportive team player
• The ability to work from and travel between any SCL and Trust Sites across County Durham and Darlington locations on demand.
• The role is office based at Peterlee, operating against a hybrid working policy.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience working within a large, complex UK procurement environment, with a proven ability to deliver successful procurement outcomes across diverse categories of spend.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, regulations, and best practice, with the ability to apply these effectively to ensure compliance, transparency, and value for money.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing complex procurement programmes and projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and significant organisational impact.
• Proven ability to drive and support organisational change, influencing stakeholders at all levels to achieve successful outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility, foster collaboration, and develop productive partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external organisations.
• Excellent project management capabilities, including planning, prioritisation, risk management, and the delivery of projects to agreed timescales and objectives.
• Highly developed analytical skills, with experience interpreting complex data and market intelligence to inform decision-making, identify opportunities, and deliver measurable benefits.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence and ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, supporting individuals and teams to enhance performance, build capability, and achieve their full potential.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering strategic objectives, efficiency savings, and performance targets within a challenging and evolving environment.
• Experience of line managing staff, including performance management, workforce planning, employee development, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.

Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPS Qualified (or close to completion) (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or significant equivalent experience.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (or equivalent)
• Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of procurement and contract management.

Desirable

• Management / Leadership Qualification (CMI Level 5 Foundation Degree) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the post demands of the post.
• Project Management Qualification (such as, PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime 2024 and their application within the public sector. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and experience.
• Working knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and associated plans.
• Experience in the development of strong stakeholder relationships, with the skills to on-board and motive stakeholders throughout programme of work.
• Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience.
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues.
• IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word,, Excel and Power point.
• Must be pragmatic, structured & adaptable.

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

The Centre For Health

Traynor Way

Whitehouse Business Park

PETERLEE

County Durham

SR8 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

The post-holder will provide general medical services managing 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.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. The following outlines the key responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list.

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make them-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, ward rounds, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing advice and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Other Responsibilities

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health, and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Contributing to teaching where appropriate
• Attending practice team meetings

General Duties

The above responsibilities will be undertaken upholding the following:

To be available to take over the responsibility of patient care from the Out of Hours service at 0800 or where applicable maintain responsibility till the appropriate time when the Out of Hours service takes over care in the evening.

To continue to work until all clinical tasks have been completed. To arrange with others to cover when planning to leave before the end of the session.

At all times to behave in a professional way that encourages quality care and the development of a team spirit. 360-degree feedback is used to assess clinicians and you will be required to participate in this.

Communication and Relationships

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers and recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships will all key stakeholders e.g. Practice team members, PCN colleagues, Federation, Community Nursing Teams, Community Mental Health Care Teams, Social Services, statutory and voluntary services.

Safeguarding

• All members of staff have a responsibility to ensure the Safeguarding of patients
• Ensure knowledge of Safeguarding policies and training is up to date.
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Confidentiality:

In the course of 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, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, member practices, staff, and other healthcare workers. 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 organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Keep up to date with IG And GDPR legislation.

Quality

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

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

Follow the standards of Good Medical Practice

Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance, quality, and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

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.

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Participate and contribute to the practice achieving other quality standards such as ISO 9001, Investors in People, RCGP Quality Practice award.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will ensure the promotion and management of their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the organisations Health & Safety policy and the Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Ensuring adherence to individual responsibilities for infection control and health and safety, using a system of observation, audit and check, hazard identification, questioning, reporting and risk management.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of health and safety and infection control statutory and best practice guidelines and ensure implementation of these across all areas.
• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to organisation guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards, and initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

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 procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by GP Health Connect Limited/R Health PCN as part of this employment, with 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.

To undertake any identified training and development related to the post identified in annual review.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision.

Be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post.

Undertake statutory and mandatory training as well as role specific training deemed appropriate.

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services

Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.

Work with the colleagues to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets, and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.

Contribute towards the development and implementation of new standards, policies and procedures that are/will be required of GP Practices now and in the future (as directed by NHS/ DoH/ NHS England, Commissioning Clinical Group, new legislation etc.)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
• Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)

Desirable

• Evidence of independent working in General Practice
• Experience of supporting service change
• Teaching of GP Reg, F2, Medical students, Nursing students
• Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
• Evidence of participation in QOF
• Evidence of participation in Audit.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population.
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Commitment to education and training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
• Confident in using Word and Excel.
• Confident in using Email and Internet
• Excellent time management
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Excellent patient manner
• Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services.

Desirable

• Fully conversant with EMIS and/or Blinx clinical IT system
• Able to conduct Minor Operations, Joint injection, Aspirations.
• Strong leadership skills

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on the national performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register.
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure
• Have had an annual NHS appraisal.

Desirable

• Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
• MRCGP
• DCH
• DRCOG
• CGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2
• F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
• DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Minor surgery 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

GP Health Connect Limited

Address

Suite J, Axis House

Tudor Road, Manor Park

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 1BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name Elisabeth Green Position Senior Sister Email [email protected] Phone number 0113 3929144 Shortlisting Date: 07/10/26 Interview Date: 09/11/26

We are seeking a highly motivated and Compassionate ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our friendly and dedicated small team within the One Day Unit Theatres at Leeds Dental Institute

You will become part of a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing day case oral surgery procedures. Our approach is centred around the Leeds Way values of being kind, open and honest, responsible and working together as one team. These values underpin everything we do and help us provide a safe , welcoming and positive experience for our patients and colleagues

The successful applicant will work 37.5 hrs per week over 4 days Monday to Friday , the shifts are 10hrs with one of those being 7.hhrs

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support patients through their entire day case journey . Your responsibilities will include, working within anaesthetics and theatres undertaking both scrub and circulating duties, supporting first stage recovery and working within the ward area from admission through to discharge

The One Day Unit is a dedicated Day Surgery service situated within the Leeds Dental Institute. We care for a diverse range of patients from children aged 3 years through to adults undergoing minor oral surgery procedures under GA/IV sedation

You will be encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge across all areas of the service with training, induction and ongoing support provided according to your experience and development needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close knit team and is committed to delivering safe compassionate and high quality patient care

If you are enthusiastic, adaptable and passionate about perioperative nursing we would love to hear from you

Our unit is a dedicated day surgery service within the Dental Institute, comprising of a ward area for pre and post operative care, Anaesthetic room, theatre, recovery room and pre-assessment office

We are a small but welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team comprising of ODPs, Registered Nurses, Dental Nurses, Support workers and administrative colleagues. We work closely with other departments across the LDI and the wider LGI theatre teams.

Every day brings variety with different surgical lists and patient groups. We also have dedicated paediatric operating lists twice a week, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your confidence and experience caring for children as well as adults.

We are committed to supporting our staff to develop both personally and professionally and training and ongoing support will be provided. There are also opportunities to learn new skills, undertake projects and take on additional responsibilities such as staff champion and key trainer roles

You will be joining a team that works collaboratively, supports one another and is committed to providing safe, compassionate and high quality care to our patients

The team also likes to arrange social events, and staff health and well being is high on our list of priorities. There is always cakes and goodies to help through the day.

As a perioperative Practitioner the successful candidate will work within an environment that provides care for pre, peri and post operative care for both adults and paediatrics

They will provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development , implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for all patients ensuring accurate written and electronic records are kept

They will be able to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision

They will be able to assist with teaching and supervision of learners and other staff from all disciplines

They should act in accordance with the professional code of conduct

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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Desirable

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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 Dental Institute

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS2 9LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Ward Clerk provides essential administrative and communication support within the ward, acting as a key point of contact for Trust staff, patients and relatives. The post holder will help facilitate effective communication and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring a professional and responsive service at all times.

The role is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all patient admissions and discharges, including Hospital Numbers, follow-up appointments, movement of notes and other patient information. The post holder will also update and maintain patient information on Trust IT systems, ensuring all admission, discharge and patient records are accurate and up to date.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• To update IT systems, including:

  • Admissions
  • Discharges
  • Updating patient details, including correct address, GP details, and next of kin information.

• To ensure that patients are admitted under the correct Consultant.

• To file admission packs for new patients in accordance with admission pack filing procedures.

• To ensure ward trolleys are prepared and ready for Ward Rounds, including ensuring continuation sheets and labels are available for all inpatients.

• To make follow-up appointments for discharged patients.

• To file discharge episodes in accordance with discharge filing procedures.

• In the case of deceased patients, to ensure the correct paperwork is printed for the Bereavement Office and that the GP is contacted.

• To continually monitor IT systems throughout the working day for any changes in patient status.

• To support Ward staff in dealing with telephone enquiries.

• To sort and distribute mail, including re-addressing mail for discharged patients.

• To report any faults, required repairs, or faulty equipment to the Facilities Help Desk and Clinical Engineering Department.

• To order non-stock equipment and stationery from Lyreco/ADB, maintaining minimal stock levels in line with next-day delivery availability.

• To induct and train new members of staff.

• To carry out any reasonable requests made by the Discharge Officer and Ward staff.

The post holder will be expected to undertake all duties in a professional manner, contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the ward and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
• Experience using IT packages
• Carry out data quality checks
• Working in a customer facing/reception role
• Ability to follow processes and procedures

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Understanding of good customer service

Desirable

• Hospital IT systems such as IPM, Nerve Centre, Mediviewer or equivalent

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good communications skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail

Other

Essential

• Trustworthy, reliable and flexible
• Enthusiastic and self-aware

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception

Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.

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

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

Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed.

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery to intended recipient.

Advise patients of relevant charges for non-General Medical Services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.

Action e-consults and other online forms of communication received from patients daily

Assist with reviewing and processing information received via the Practice dashboard.

Hand out medication and collect prescription charges from patients, ensuring they are recorded.

Assist with checking prescriptions for signature/endorsements and sort for return to the Prescription Pricing Authority, as per standard operating procedure.

Dispensary:

Purchasing and Stock Control

Ordering stock from medication wholesalers.

Checking goods in from wholesaler deliveries and ensuring goods are stored appropriately.

Checking dispensary invoices against orders received, raise queries for any missing / damaged items.

Maintain adequate stocks at the surgeries, ensuring timely stock rotation.

Assist with 3 monthly expiry dates checks, removing out of date stock from shelves and refrigerators and flagging any drugs which are near their expiry date.

Checking and sending daily orders to each wholesaler, chasing up any medications on manufacture delay and returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers.

Annual stock takes in dispensaries.Assist with controlled drug checks.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alerts that may be received.

To ensure that fridge items are stored correctly, logging fridge temperatures daily.

Destruction of Drugs:

Recording and sorting returned medication from patients.

Dealing with uncollected medication.

Disposal of returned unused medications.

Dispensing:

Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 4 working days.

Processing prescription repeats via the telephone or online. Liaise with pharmacist / clinician for any medication changes.

Dispensing repeat and acute prescriptions and ordering any medications needed.

Ensure controlled drugs are entered into the CD register, as appropriate.

Checking colleagues dispensing i.e. second signing.

Handing out medication and collecting prescription charges from patients, ensuring they are recorded.

Assist with checking prescriptions for signature/endorsements and sort for return to the Prescription Pricing Authority, as standard operating procedure.

DSQS and CQC compliance.

At all times working in accordance with defined Standard Operating Procedures.

Premises:

Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients.

When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.

Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above)
• Good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role
• IT skills and experience using computer systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous dispensing experience
• Experience working within a GP dispensing practice
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience using clinical systems such as SystmOne

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

North Rutland Health Partnership

Address

Market Overton Surgery

Thistleton Road

Market Overton

Rutland

LE15 7PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

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

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Eddercliffe Centre, Bradford Road, Liversedge

Liversedge

WF15 6LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Duty Commander will provide a daily 24/7 tactical command and incident response role and will be responsible for the overall (on scene) tactical command, coordination and performance of the Division. This role will provide visible leadership, problem solving / decision making and assessment of risk in a live dynamic environment, effectively overseeing the daily Divisional tactical plan.

The Duty Commander will undertake the national major incident doctrine role and associated action cards of the Tactical Commander or Operational Commander, dependent on the type of incident and command structure in place.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Operational or Tactical Command qualification, or will complete Tactical level within 12 months of commencement in role.
• On-going CPD around National Occupational Standards Major Incident Management
• Appropriate level registered clinical qualification, e.g. Paramedic, ECP and ability to act as a first responder
• Management diploma or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years supervising/managing a team
• Working on own initiative to deliver Trust and national polices and guidelines
• Full driving licence including the provision of emergency driving

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 Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln HQ

Lincs Headquarters

Lincoln

LN2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Food safety/hygiene certificate

Desirable

• NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Basic food hygiene
• Infection prevention
• Confidentiality.
• Previous experience of working in a customer service/caring environment

Desirable

• Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties
• Acute hospital work
• Health care work.
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene/COSHH
• Knowledge of systems and processes, eg manual handling, fire safety

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, eg death, bereavement, safeguarding issues
• Able to use initiative appropriately.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable
• Good time keeper
• Non-judgemental
• Empathetic and caring approach
• Ability to respond to changing requirements
• Ability to respond to sensitive situations

Desirable

• IT Skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willing to undertake work related training and 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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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