Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assigned to specific Consultant Surgeons but there is an expectation that staff will provide support and cover during periods of leave for colleagues, including other departments.

2. Add patients to the outpatient waiting list from referral, ensuring all information is entered on to the Lorenzo system and where necessary request images. Recognising any Red Flag symptoms and escalating these to consultants.

3. Once trained, individuals to maintain a high knowledge of Lorenzo, E-referral service, Image Exchange System, Electronic Patient Record, Spinal Portal, Bookwise, Internal Patient Waiting Lists, Synapse

4. Communicate with patients to agree a date of appointment according to the relevant waiting times as designated by the appointment type and other factors, providing general advice around their appointment and the location of the Trust and sending out relevant paperwork. Ensuring the relevant appointment is made in due time to ensure any further treatment that may be necessary has enough time to be received.

5. To highlight any referrals that require urgent attention and deal with them promptly; this may involve discussions with the medical/divisional teams directly to arrange where the patient needs to be booked

6. To monitor daily the Patient Tracking Lists (PTL) for the designated specialties by tracking, booking and closing patients episodes and pathways where appropriate, ensuring that all new patients are booked according to current waiting times targets and the PTL is complete by the monthly/weekly deadline

7. To be responsible for authorised over booking where appropriate, ensuing priority of patients is considered through reviewing several databases and consideration a range of options, such as diagnostics, new and old patients and patients in trouble, seeking assistance from the Outpatient Team Leader or Administrative Service Manager when needed.

8. Support patients in trouble by escalating concerns to Consultant colleagues and the safeguarding team as necessary.

9. Ensure all relevant documentation is scanned onto EPR and filed as appropriate.

10. Liaise with Team Leader regularly to receive updates on waiting times and discuss and make recommendations to improve waiting list management.

11. Provide a daily report on the status of the outpatient waiting list for consultants to whom you are assigned.

12. Ensure that patients receive all the relevant documentation pertaining to their appointment.

13. Plan and liaise with consultants regarding appointments to enable prioritisation of work.

14. Whilst arranging appointment dates use knowledge of clinic capacity.

15. To constantly work adhering to the Access Policy, keeping abreast of changes as communicated by Senior Staff.

16. Ensuring Choose and Book appointments are booked in correctly, where not, ensuring the appointment is rescheduled appropriately and the patient is informed.

17. Re-arrange or cancel full clinics as directed by the operational team (with and without consultant consultation) where appropriate ensuring full utilisation of remaining clinics.

18. Re-arrange or cancel clinic appointments as requested by the patient (with and without consultant consultation) where appropriate ensuring full utilisation of remaining clinics.

19. Provide detailed information for clinicians regarding their waiting lists.

20. Provide a high level of customer care exchanging information with patients and staff regarding outpatient processes and procedures, such as discussions around individual needs, such as adjustments for patient appointments.

21. Liaise with the Head of Patient Access and Administrative Services Managers to ensure all clinics are utilised and planned efficiently. Notify Consultants on any factors they made need to know resulting in their clinic being affected.

22. To deal with queries from patients, Secretaries, medical and nursing staff in a diplomatic and sympathetic manner, both on the phone and face to face.

23. Ensure all clinic appointments are outcomed correctly from either the clinical outcome form or once the clinic dictation is typed.

24. Communicate with the discharge team to ensure follow-up appointments are booked at a requested point of time, balancing needs and requirements such clinic capacity and Consultant availability.

25. Escalate appropriate issues to Consultants, operational Management, Team Leader &/or Administrative Service Manager.

26. Regularly deal with queries from anxious patients or relatives (gaining appropriate confirmation of patients permission do so) when giving difficult messages such as delays to appointments which can often be met with high emotion, then requiring staff to utilise empathy and direct as appropriate.

27. Deal with Outpatient teams inboxes daily along with personal email, responding in a prompt and correct manner.

28. Participate in providing training within the Department, making sure individual training matrix is up to date.

29. Maintain Lorenzo details and update patient details.

30. Liaise with the Outpatient resource team re: changes, bookings, cancellations. This is to ensure that resources can be appropriately reallocated as necessary.

31. Liaise with other Hospitals to ensure notes and x-rays are forwarded for patients attending clinic.

32. Participate in maintaining physical waiting list filing and general healthcare record filing system.

33. Provide support to the Head of Patient Access, Administrative Services manager and Team Leader.

34. To participate in general administration duties such as the answer phone, cancellation email, post, date stamping, photocopying, scanning and any other technology that may be introduced to support the Trusts systems and processes

35. To contribute to the ongoing service improvement plans and policies for Outpatients, being open to changes to current practices and offering input into meetings/workshops as required.

36. Participate in mandatory training and induction programmes as well as staff appraisal and objective setting

37. Expected to concentrate for long periods of time (up to 2 hours), undertaking outcomes and analysis of Patient Target List.

38. Individuals can expect frequent interruptions from patients calling the department and also colleagues requiring urgent support.

39. There will be occasional exposure to verbal aggression whilst communicating unwelcomed news which can be challenging such as delays to appointments.

40. Ensure all communications and data storage is filed and stored in line with Trust policies and procedures and GDPR.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• GCSE Maths and English

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• High level of verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of outpatient booking systems
• Knowledge of NHS RTT Targets

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

• Team player / able to work flexibly
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work

Desirable

• Able to use a variety of hospital computer systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital

Twmpath Lane

Gobowen

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Administrator role in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.

- Type letters, reports and associated documentation as required and within the specified timescales as appropriate.

- Liaise with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring administration of Private Services.

- Manage all enquiries in an effective manner

- Scan documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records

- Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

- Manage all administrative queries as necessary

- Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

- Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

- Be an integral part of the general practice team

-Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies.

- Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

- Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - A good standard of education, with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Experience

Essential

• - Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• - Experience of working with the general public
• - Experience of administrative duties
• - Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
• - must be DBS check

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice

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 Parks Medical Practice

Address

Danes Camp Surgery

Rowtree Road

Northampton

NN40NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The post holder will be based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in an outpatient clinical setting. They will be expected to independently travel to community locations on a weekly basis. The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service the post holder may be required to work in other locations as appropriate and directed. They are expected to have a BSc. Audiology or equivalent qualification. They are expected to be registered with the HCPC or AHCS professional body.

The post holder is expected to perform duties and responsibilities to a high standard as follows:

Clinical Duties

• Understands and adheres to up-to-date BSA recommended procedures and departmental policies
• Makes accurate decisions and onward referrals to radiology imaging
• Writes accurate reports and develops individual management plans for every patient
• Able to give presentations to multi-disciplinary teams
• Accurately inform the referring health professional/Doctor of the diagnosis and the future care package of the patient
• Accurately records and communicates the results to the patient/family/carers based on the referral from, ENT consultant, General practitioners, and other professional groups.
• Gain support of the other professional groups in establishing care plans and monitor the suitability of the plan at key stages.
• Make further referrals to other professionals as appropriate
• Assistance in counselling patients/families/carers through highly distressing and emotional circumstances
• Prescription fitting evaluation and exchange of non-standard hearing aids including CROS aids and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids for both adults, using procedures such as real ear insitu measurements.
• To provide appropriate assessment and specialist tinnitus management strategies for patients with bothersome and non-bothersome tinnitus.

Non Clinical Duties

• Assist in the day to day running of the department and may include specific clinical or departmental responsibility.
• Support the senior management team with day to day management of the department.
• Participates regularly in the departments on-going research and development activity
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of developments within Audiology and the work environment and ensures continual professional development
• Performs other duties as requested by the Head of Department or Associate Head of Audiology.

Working Pattern: 8AM-6PM OVER 4 DAYS

Interview Date: 8th September

For further information please contact: Anna Trotter, Associate head of audiology on 01392 402224 or email [email protected]

This is a fixed term contract until 10/09/2029. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• NHS Experience
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Educated to A-level, or NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience
• Understanding of Primary Care, GP and community services

Person specification

Essential

• Using NHS systems

Desirable

• NHS Pathways

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Rd, Kingston upon Thames

Kingston

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide support for all aspects of medical education to the DME, College Tutor, Medical School Lead and Medical Education & Staffing Manager in a secretarial / administrative capacity.
• To co-ordinate any routine correspondence in relation to educational matters, ensuring the appropriate dissemination and circulation of such correspondence.
• To follow up on any actions from above correspondence as identified or requested by the DME or Medical Education Manager
• To prepare agendas and papers for relevant educational meetings, attending where necessary to minute take and ensure agreed action points are implemented.
• Coordinate and maintain a database of individual Doctors mandatory training needs to ensure compliance and notify doctors of their individual training compliance records requesting that they book onto relevant training courses in a timely manner.
• On occasion, search for appropriate venues and catering facilities for in house courses and conferences. Prepare such venues to ensure that they are fit for purpose (correct technology available, suitable environment, catering and facilities).
• When in house events are taking place, liaise with both visiting facilitators and participants ensuring that they have the appropriate materials. Maintain attendance logs, actively following up non-attenders, providing reports to supervisors and medical education committee meetings as required.
• General duties to support the Medical Staffing Team as and when appropriate.
• Co-ordinate and set up virtual Reflective practice sessions for Consultants on a monthly basis
• Co-ordinate, administrate, attend & minute-take Psychotherapy meetings with head of Psychotherapy and various Senior Medical Staff ensuring that any action points identified are followed up and completed.
• To form a part of the cross-cover arrangement for the department during periods of annual leave.

Medical Education:

• Biannually produce the schedule for the Mental Health Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme which takes place weekly and is attended by all grades of Medical Staff. This will involve arranging local and national speakers, arranging venues and on occasion arranging travel expenses.
• Produce certificates of attendance for CPD attendees.
• Produce Certificates for Presenters.
• Request feedback on the CPD and Junior Doctor programmes to ensure that future training plans meet the needs of its audience.
• To produce, coordinate and maintain an up-to-date spreadsheet for assurance that Educational and Clinical Supervisors are meeting the competencies to allow accreditation to supervise Trainees on behalf of Livewell Southwest.
• Be the main point of contact for all Medical Grades enquiring about additional courses or conferences to support their development, providing advice on how to apply for Study Leave and ensure that their individual records are kept up to date.
• Maintain a database that records conferences/external training undertaken by all Medical Grades.
• Where appropriate, book Medical Staff onto the most appropriate training course checking that any pre-requisites are met such as qualifications, compliance with medical registration/PDP/organisational criteria and ensuring they receive all associated paperwork.

Finance:

• To maintain accurate records of study leave funding for monthly submission to HEE for reimbursement. The post holder will also be able to advise on what requests meet funding requirements and which category the study request complies with in the absence of the MESM.
• To co-ordinate and implement the educational programme for Medical Student placements.

Medical School Students:

• To be the first point of contact in dealing with all matters relating to Medical Students placed or due to be placed with LSW.
• To co-ordinate and implement the educational programme for Medical Student placements.
• Assist in the operational process and organisation of the Undergraduate teaching programmes in line with the requirements of Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry - University of Plymouth and related Education / Service level agreement.
• To establish and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with the Medical School regarding Undergraduate placements.

Junior Doctor Induction:

• To jointly co-ordinate the induction process and prepare the Induction Programme for Junior Doctors on a quarterly basis to ensure overall smooth delivery of the programme having regular liaison with MESM to ensure accurate information pertaining to the new Junior Doctors is obtained and that applicable subjects are covered within the Induction programme.

Please see full job description within supporting information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial secretarial/ administrative experience.
• Proven track record of use of technology to produce reports / database administration.
• Knowledge of manipulating data to produce reports to the pre-set specifications required.
• Demonstrable experience of using the internet to source information in a valid way.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of training and education administration in a Healthcare setting.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills.
• Developed IT skills in Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of tasks and meet deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and escalate issues as necessary.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills in order to build good working relationships with senior clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Ability to liaise with professionals from all disciplines and at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and use discretion.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to undertake training as necessary to the role

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Vocational Level 3 (NVQ3 ) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualifications or significant equivalent previous knowledge & experience
• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Intermediate word processing, MS Office word and excel

Desirable

• IT systems 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.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embracesflexibility in working within a 24/7 service wherever possible, and providing the tools to support this. Therefore if you are interested in a role though would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are really wanting to support all applicants and meet their needs taking into consider their work life balance.

Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
• Value and respect the privacy and dignity of patients
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
• Flexible/positive approach to work to meet the needs of the service

Personal/People development

Essential

• Evidence of own personal development and experience
• Able to support the development of others through supervision and teaching
• Supporting patients in self-management through health coaching

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification will be essential but can be gained whilst in post
• Health Coaching training

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting team members
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently, within a team and with wider integrated team
• Knowledge/experience of the audit process
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to the care of older people
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good computer skills and the ability to use information management systems

Desirable

• Experience of audit/research
• Relevant safeguarding training

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
• Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and managing holistic patient centred care

Desirable

• Appropriate extended skills e.g. male catheterisation, management of syringe drivers, venepuncture and ear irrigation
• Previous Community Experience
• Previous qualified nurse experience
• Previous palliative care experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration or awaiting PIN

Desirable

• Degree or working towards degree
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Other

Essential

• Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• The post holder will be required to work seven days a week and cover between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 hrs
• The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Magna Medical Centre

1 Magna Way,

Little Plumstead

NR13 5SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role title

GPCB Support Officer

Location(s)

The post will be based at Osprey Court in South Bristol but there may be a requirement to work across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) area.

We have a hybrid working policy which requires staff to work a minimum of 2 days in the office, within general practice or at locations of our system partners.

Job Purpose

The postholder will be responsible for supporting the effective running of the GPCB. They will ensure robust administration, governance and accountability processes for the Board and associated workstreams and contracts. They will support meaningful engagement and representative general practice participation in NHS-wide programmes of work.

Job profile

Main duties and responsibilities

To manage the process for clinical and non-clinical lead participation and accountability in Integrated Care System workstreams, including identifying representatives, creating meeting rotas, ensuring attendance and feedback, and managing invoicing processes

To support all activities relating to the governance of the GPCB and how it relates to One Care, practices, and the Integrated Care System

To provide administrative support to GPCB clinical leadership team, including arranging and administrating meetings and other administrative tasks

To implement the feedback and communication processes between general practice, the GP Collaborative Board and the BNSSG health and care system (golden thread)

To manage the GPCB inbox

To shape and set up governance and engagement processes, inform best practice, escalate issues and monitor evaluation

To ensure robust administration of GPCB meetings, including diary management, preparation of agendas and minutes

To ensure robust administration of GPCB programme committees, including diary management, agendas and minutes

To ensure robust administration of GP locality forum meetings, including diary management, agenda and minutes for both online and in person meetings

To produce resources to support communication with GPCB members, general practice and system partners

To be able to provide full business continuity within the GPCB office team to cover GPCB office responsibilities and tasks

Line management responsibility

No

Responsible to

GPCB Development and Engagement Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Demonstrable experience in a senior administration or project support role

Demonstrable experience of working with a variety of stakeholders

Desirable

Knowledge of health service, including primary care

Knowledge of and recent experience of current developments in NHS

Recognised project management qualification e.g APM, Prince2, Agile or demonstrable equivalent experience

Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating new processes and tools

PERSONAL QUALITIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, relationship building skills

Able to work effectively within diverse groups and teams, demonstrating capabilities in managing change

Capacity to communicate effectively with others, employing skills to motivate, negotiate and influence

Able to interpret data and information and translate into meaningful written or visual content

Confidence in using new IT systems

Able to manage competing priorities and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

Motivated by the provision of high-quality patient care

Motivated by a drive for improvement at all times

Positive attitude towards innovation and change. Adaptable and able to respond to a changing situation

A strong sense of self awareness and how personal style affects the way colleagues react

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• None

Desirable

• Recognised project management qualification e.g APM, Prince2, Agile or demonstrable equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a senior administration or project support role
• Demonstrable experience of working with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of health service, including primary care

Desirable

• Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating new processes and tools

Employer details

Employer name

One Care (BNSSG) C.I.C.

Address

Unit 5 Osprey Court

Hawkfield Business Park

Whitchurch

BS14 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse (including newly-qualified and soon-to-be-qualified)
• Evidence of recent relevant training

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Experience of working in the community
• Evidence of research based/reflective practice
• Knowledge of local and national priorities.
• Understanding of the wider NHS agenda regarding community services

Desirable

• Experience of long term conditions
• Experience of Leg Ulcer management and lower limb assessments

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT Skills
• Written and recording skills
• Ability to supervise junior nursing staff
• Ability to assess, plan and implement care

Other

Essential

• Ability to use transport as you will be expected to travel across the Derbyshire County visiting patients' homes and across the county to access meetings and training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Bolsover District Nursing Team

Welbeck Road Surgery

Bolsover

S446DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate leadership through clinical expertise, delivering high standards of person-centred care using underpinning knowledge of mental health conditions and the factors that contribute towards mental health.

Provide comprehensive physical health assessments for patients on the GP SMI register including a range of standardised screening assessments required by NHSE.

Use specialist mental health knowledge, nursing skills and experience to work safely with people with severe and enduring mental health problems identifying risk and possible safeguarding concerns and escalating appropriately as per policies and procedures.

Use specialist knowledge of mental health medications including possible side effects and monitoring requirements to assess the impact on a patients health, safety and wellbeing and to inform the individualised treatment plan.

Exercise a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional judgement to use outcomes from the comprehensive assessment to develop a personalised plan of action to ensure that patients needs are met. This may involve signposting on to other services or agencies.

Plan and organise weekly clinics for SMI patients at designated Halton GP practices in collaboration with GP administrators to ensure NHSE quarterly targets are met.

Take responsibility for own nursing equipment and supplies for clinics, ensuring where necessary, equipment checked, maintained and serviced as per Trust policy

Take responsibility for the team for stock ordering and control

Identify and keep a record of patients who have not participated in the annual physical health review and to share the information with the team and GP practices.

To review non-attenders on a quarterly basis and to employ advanced communication skills and strategies to encourage patient compliance and participation.

To work closely with local mental health services and other healthcare providers and communicate effectively to ensure that patients needs are addressed appropriately.

• Provide and receive complex and sensitive information from patients, carers or other healthcare workers and agencies.
• Plan and organise workload effectively to ensure that there is a balance between patient facing and non-patient facing activities.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach using specialist skills and knowledge of your client group to determine which patients will attend clinic and which will require a home visit or alternative approach to ensure compliance.
• Actively participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives and the promotion of the service to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care.

• To deputise for the team leader and represent the service at internal and external meetings and events as required
• Support and contribute to quantitative data collection for the service to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes, and quality and to ensure that targets are achieved.
• Support and contribute towards the development and implementation of policies and clinical guidelines using specialist knowledge to propose changes to practice and procedures in own area of expertise e.g. mental health.
• Be actively involved in the development of patient focussed education, including life-style advice, symptom management and self-care relevant to the mental health diagnosis.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.
• Contribute to the delivery of specialist education and training for other healthcare professionals, workers, and students.
• To participate and lead on clinical education and support for students, non-registered staff, and other members of the team.
• Maintain work related records in accordance with Trust and professional standards and guidelines.
• To maintain own competency to practice through continuous personal development and maintain portfolio which reflects this in line with NMC requirements.
• Actively participate in the Trust appraisal process, taking the lead in identifying own and others mandatory, professional, supervisory, personal development, and training needs.
• Ensure confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with good practice, Trust policy and procedures and national guidelines e.g. GDPR.
• Maintain and conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Please see full job description attached.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Comprehensive assessment skills
• Evidence of effective communication skills including the ability to engage positively with service users
• Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and risk management
• Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously managing workload to meet mandatory targets.
• Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous data using the electronic records system.

Desirable

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to motivate others
• Knowledge of a range of medications used to treat mental health conditions including side effects and monitoring tests required that could impact the patients health and wellbeing
• A sound knowledge of a range of mental health issues and the factors that contribute to mental health.

Right to Work

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in mental health or related area.
• Demonstrable post qualification experience working in a community setting.
• Evidence of working effectively as a team member and in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience and understanding of risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
• Participation in audit and/or research
• Experience of supervising student placements.
• Teaching/presentation experience.
• Lone working

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification RGN (Degree or equivalent)
• Professional Registration RGN or RMN
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Post graduate education in subject relevant to mental health.

Desirable

• MSLAP or equivalent Mentor training

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
• Ability to manage in a stressful/challenging working environment.

Relationships

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Bridge Learning Centre

Crow Wood Lane

WIDNES

Cheshire

WA8 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Main Duties of the Job Section.

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

• NVQ level 2 in administration or basic general education, computer literate and numerate
• Knowledge of IT Systems and applications
• Understanding of team working ethos

Desirable

• Basic IT Qualification e.g., EDCL
• Knowledge of RADIS
• Knowledge of Clinical Work Station
• Knowledge of Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS)
• Knowledge of WDS
• Knowledge of Badgernet

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical experience or similar

Desirable

• Customer Service Experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to use initiative and meet deadlines
• Polite and professional telephone manner
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to develop good and effective employee relationships
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work flexibly either as part of a team or using one's initiative to meet the needs of the service
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work
• Accurate and methodical in all aspects of work
• Willingness to work under direction but also self-starter
• To undertake training for relevant IT systems and gain knowledge of work procedures and practices for the Referral & Booking Service
• Willingness to undertake and complete statutory and mandatory training i.e., Information Governance, confidentiality data coding and input procedures etc during an induction period.
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children's Barred List Check

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

Ystrad Fawr Way

Ystrad Mynach

CF82 7GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent
• Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF
• Required to undertake the practice educator award

Desirable

• Relevant post qualifying/vocational training courses

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Adults: Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Care Act 2014; Safeguarding
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals
• Able to demonstrate organisational skills
• Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background.
• Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service
• An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carer/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies
• Sound assessment and interviewing skills
• Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc

Desirable

• Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resilience in relation to their job role

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working with carers
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families
• Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care.
• Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity

Desirable

• Experience of working with carers and families
• Experience of arranging packages of care
• Experience of working in a Local Authority setting
• Working in a multiagency team
• Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe

CH46 1PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the development and provision of a specialist, evidence based dietetic service for GPs and patients who are prescribed Oral Nutrition Supplements in SEL.
• To be a senior member of the prescribing dietetic team responsible for providing advice and guidance on use of oral nutrition supplements (ONS) to patients and clinicians within a designated area.
• To be responsible for reviewing patients on prescribed oral nutrition supplements in an outpatient setting and advising GPs and practice pharmacists on optimal prescribing of nutrition supplements.
• To work closely with acute dietetic teams so that patients discharged on oral nutrition supplements are reviewed and have an adequate nutrition care plan at home.
• To work closely with acute dietetic teams so that patients discharged on oral nutrition supplements are reviewed and have an adequate nutrition care plan at home.
• To use local prescribing systems and GP notes to identify patients being prescribed ONS, review their nutrition care plans and modify these appropriately in conjunction with the GP / practice pharmacist.
• Provide education/training sessions and discuss patient care plans with HCPs across SEL in a variety of healthcare settings, including but no limited to GPs and care homes
• To provide expert advice to clinicians, patients and carers regarding provision of nutritional support for patients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional assessment, to include the calculation of nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry clinical condition and other physical parameters.
• To initiate and participate in regular research and audit in line with departmental and multi-disciplinary team procedures.
• To provide clinical cover for colleagues within the prescribing support dietetic team
• To provide clinical support, clinical supervision, line management to junior staff members
• To support with training and assessment of students, and induction of new dietetic staff / ADAs
• To support the SEL PSD service development and updating of clinical guidelines
• To provide highly complex nutrition counselling to patients and/or their carers requiring post registration cognitive behavioural therapy and use of reassurance and motivational skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is non-compliance.
• Ability to utilise developed communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural population with barriers to understanding, both on a one to one basis and in groups. This will include patients with severe communication problems.
• To lead on the design, implementation and evaluation of multi-disciplinary protocols and procedures aimed at improving the nutritional status of patients.
• To develop, implement and audit innovative methods of delivering education sessions.
• To research, develop, produce and publish evidence-based literature on adult nutrition, including use of patient forums.
• To ensure safe practice through development of caseload management plan considering risk management and documentation and reporting of critical incidents as outlined in the Trust policy.
• To take responsibility for ongoing clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and development of standards, policies and guidelines in conjunction with the departmental standards committee.
• To advise and liaise with the catering staff concerning the dietary needs of care home patients, and to assist in instructing chefs on preparation of special meals as required. To adapt and analyse the menu cycle to ensure suitability for elderly care, and make recommendations to the site Catering Manager
• To initiate and participate in regular research and audit in line with departmental research and audit procedures. It will be expected that any relevant findings should be published or presented at appropriate conferences.
• To actively participate in departmental evidence-based groups and help to ensure that the trusts clinical governance requirements are met.
• To comply with professional codes of practice, professional guidelines and departmental policies.
• To maintain professional behaviour in with Trust policy and BDA/Health Professions Council standards.
• To be an active team member of the Dietetic Department at Guys and St Thomas participating in departmental developments and projects and attending monthly staff and continuing professional development meetings.
• To participate fully in the appraisal process and develop a strategy for continuing professional development encompassing a portfolio-based assessment in line with national legislation.
• In consultation with the post-holder, undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the Dietetic Services Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Broad post registration experience within Clinical Dietetics
• Working as part of a team
• Experience in specialist area

Desirable

• Conducting audit and or research
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Experience in Prescribing Support Dietetics

Skills

Essential

• good communication
• organisational skills
• Presentation skills- including talking to large groups
• time management
• Maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Computer Literacy

Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
• Current state registration (HCPC registered dietitian)
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience in Prescribing Support

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Sheridan Centre for Health

Wooden Spoon House, 5 Dugard Way, London

London

SE11 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Ramsay Health Care UK as a Staff Nurse on our Ward team. You'll deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in an environment that allows for more patient care. Your skills will be valued, and you can enhance them through Ramsay Academy. We prioritize patient care, as shown by our 'Speaking Up for Safety' program.

We strive to make your hospital visit positive, whether for beauty skincare treatments or medical advice. Exeter Medical is a modern treatment center in the South West, offering aesthetic, cosmetic, laser treatments, no scalpel vasectomy, varicose vein treatments, and Private GP services.

Requirements include: Current NMC registration, experience in OPD/Clinics/Primary care, ability to work in teams and independently, a flexible attitude, and an empathetic character.

We offer attractive enhancement rates for permanent and bank work: 30%-100% for evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays, along with free uniform, DBS check, onsite parking, and access to employee discounts and the Ramsay Academy for career development.

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

• Clinical Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Exeter, United Kingdom

Exeter

England

EX2 4EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and Qulaifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Degree
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Good working knowledge of contemporary health care issues and professional standards
• Willingness to undertake further education and training to aquire additional skills and qualifications necessary to carry out the role

Desirable

• Knowledge of advanced vascular anatomy and vascular access devices

Experience

Essential

• Previous band 5 experience

Desirable

• Experience of delivering IV therapy in an acute or community setting

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to contribute effectivley as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
• Excellent peripheral venapuncture and cannulation skills

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout the Tameside and Glossop area to provide time critical therapies
• Manage an unpredictable work load
• Good general health and attendance record

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashton Primary Care Centre

193 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation has 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. The job you are applying for will be based at our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, and occasionally you may be required to support our services remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.

The Specialist Biomedical Scientist is an experienced scientific and technical professional who has developed their own skills and theoretical knowledge to a very high standard, performing a highly complex role. They will be continuously developing scientific and technical practice within the Histology section of the Histopathology department and have management responsibilities for a section/team within the Histology laboratory. They will have their own work area /operation responsibilities and have attained a Masters or higher-level postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

After in-house training and successfully completing the relevant competency assessments (with the support of the Senior Specialist BMS and other competent colleagues), they will rotate through the routine histology laboratory and Advanced Diagnostics sections of the laboratory. They will experience different points of contact with the samples and work with the team to ensure delivery of a professional, efficient and a high quality diagnostic service is maintained.

Further responsibilities include:

To organise and supervise a team of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Biomedical Scientists, and Trainee Biomedical Scientists within the department with the support of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists.

To provide an expert level of theoretical and practical knowledge to the Tissue Sciences Service.

To perform and assist with various validations and verifications of procedures, techniques and equipment in the current setting and for the move to the Hub and Spoke model.

To ensure that all areas of responsibility comply with the requirements of the internal and external QMS.

To provide professional leadership to Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the Histology laboratories.

To partake in projects for service improvement with relations to research, trials, reports and present findings to the Healthcare professionals as required.

To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience.

Excellent communication skills, both written and in spoken English is essential on order to give and seek complex scientific, medical and sensitive information as part of the scientific and communication process of service provision.

Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.

The partnership provides services to millions of people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.

The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.

The Hub

You will be close to the vibrant the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as The Tate museum, Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science accredited with the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Active CPD participation
• IBMS specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
• Qualifications in Training & Development

Experience

Essential

• Collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in Quality processes
• Experience in Equipment maintenance and management
• Full awareness of the medical laboratories, requirement for quality and competence

Desirable

• Experience in performing and troubleshooting specialist techniques
• Experience in laboratory supervision
• Experience in Audits.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to undertake technical validation, interpretation and clinical authorisation of results
• Thorough practical knowledge of Histological techniques.
• Good communication skills and excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Procedures

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of good team management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Synnovis Analytics

Address

Friars Bridge Court

41-43 Blackfriars Road

London

SE1 8NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role duties

Medication Management Support:

Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians to adhere to agreed practice prescribing and standard operating procedures.

Assist in managing shared care protocols and support Clinical Pharmacists with complex patient cases.

Medication Reviews and Reconciliation:

Support medication reviews/monitoring and medicines reconciliation post-discharge or other transfers of care, particularly focusing on synchronizing medicines for patients transferring between care settings.

Patient Interaction:

Undertake patient support roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision making conversations.

Provide a contact point for patients and colleagues with medication related queries, enhancing patient support and care continuity.

Record Management:

Maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer system, recording advice given and actions taken.

Assist the Pharmacist with data analysis related to prescribing behaviour to align with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives.

System Utilisation and Training:

Implement and support the use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), and online ordering systems to streamline processes and reduce medication wastage.

Provide training and support on the legal, safe, and secure handling of medicines.

Operational Efficiency:

Develop efficient ordering and return processes to minimize medication wastage.

Support the promotion and maintenance of eRD and the optimization of repeat prescribing processes.

Interprofessional Collaboration:

Foster relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team to support integration across health and social care sectors including primary care, community pharmacy, and secondary care.

Assist in developing and reviewing medicines audits and practice reception team protocols for general prescription requests to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to focus on clinically complex patients.

Policy and Compliance:

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes, and other primary care settings.

Assist in reviewing and developing practice policies to meet CQC requirements and support our PCN in delivering on the QIPP agenda, QOF, and locally commissioned enhanced services.

Professional Standards:

Work within competencies and maintain professional indemnity for the role.

Promote a culture that values equality and diversity, complying with relevant policies and actively promoting related issues.

Safety and Safeguarding:

Acquire appropriate levels of safeguarding knowledge and practice required for the post, complying with the organisations safeguarding policies.

Report any infection prevention and control issues to the line manager as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician within a primary care setting, demonstrating familiarity with clinical pharmacy operations and medication management protocols.
• Experience in medication reconciliation, prescription handling, and supporting clinical audits and reviews.

Other Skills

Essential

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in using clinical computer systems, including Electronic Prescription Ser-vice (EPS) and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Skilled in managing, ordering, and dispensing medications in accordance with standard operating procedures and legal requirements.
• Clinical Competencies
• Strong understanding of medication management systems, drug interactions, and contraindications.
• Ability to support clinical pharmacists in conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) and medication synchronisation across care settings.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively handling queries from patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to provide training and support to practice staff on the safe and effective use of medicines and related systems.
• Previous SystmOne web software usage is an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

• Educational Background
• Vocational qualification in Pharmacy Technology, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent is essential.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent regulatory body as a Pharmacy Technician (if available).

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Coleridge Medical Centre

Canaan Way

Ottery St Mary

Devon

EX11 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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