Job description

Job responsibilities

Administration

• Answer patient queries in a polite, courteous and professional manner and appropriately transfer calls or queries when required
• Ensure all emails are actioned appropriately and information is distributed to the relevant team members in a timely manner
• Upload required information to patient records on EMIS, including scanning and uploading information received via email
• Ensure all patients on the caseload have appropriate future appointments scheduled
• Book patient appointments, send text message reminders where required, and ensure appointments are accurately recorded on EMIS diaries
• Maintain accurate and up to date patient information on EMIS, including contact details and other relevant information
• Ensure all patients are appropriately outcome coded at the end of each working day
• Prepare reports for GP, MDT and general MDT meetings as required
• Undertake audits and surveys as requested
• Use relevant computer software and systems, including MS Office and EMIS
• Ensure equipment is maintained appropriately and that relevant equipment logs are kept up to date
• Order equipment and supplies as required
• Undertake laminating, photocopying, filing and other general administrative duties as required
• Log and follow up IT and Estates issues on behalf of the team
• Ensure Trust confidentiality requirements are always adhered to
• Take notes/minutes at meetings in the absence of the Senior Administrator, type and circulate minutes and prepare and circulate agendas as required.

Communication

• Act as a first point of contact for patients, referrers. community teams and other professionals contacting the service
• Respond to patient queries in a polite, courteous and professional manner, appropriately transferring or escalating queries that cannot be resolved
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clinical colleagues to support the timely and accurate processing of referrals and patient information
• Work with colleagues to ensure that information provided to referrers and patients is accurate, consistent and up to date
• Appropriately escalate patient or referrer complaints and incidents received by the team, ensuring these are handled in a courteous, effective and timely manner and in accordance with confidentiality requirements
• Liaise with the estates service desk, the IT service desk and domestic services manager regarding clinic maintenance, IT issues and cleaning/infection control matters.

Personal Attributes

• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the system
• Take responsibility for ensuring deadlines are met and workload is appropriately prioritised and reallocated where necessary to meet service requirements
• Participate in team development activities as required
• Support the development of the administrative service alongside the Senior Administrator and Team Leader
• Take initiative in identifying and suggesting improvements to administrative processes to ensure the service remains efficient, effective and cost conscious.

Other Responsibilities

• Process and pass on requests for patient records as required
• Ensure divisional service needs are met through the delivery of a cohesive and effective administrative service
• Participate in team meetings, including taking and distributing minutes, booking rooms and arranging refreshments as required
• Ensure the team's work area is clean, tidy and appropriately maintained and that confidential information is securely stored and not left unattended
• Undertake such other duties, across Trust sites, as may be required from time to time, consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

Base of Work

The post will be based at Green Wrythe Lane Health Clinic in Carshalton. However, the post holder may be required to work at other locations across the service and Trust sites, in line with service requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• Appropriate NVQ Level 3 qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role or office environment
• Significant previous experience in working in a customer service role

Desirable

• Previous experience of referral management
• Previous experience working with database software
• Experience of processing volumes of data
• Working knowledge of NHS procedures

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate appropriately and professionally to patients/staff/people at different levels both written and verbal
• Ability to resolve customer/patient complaints
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to meet exacting deadlines
• Ability to prioritise, use own initiative and make decisions
• Experience of working with MS Office

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS patient data system

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A team player
• A professional and friendly manner
• Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious
• Able to perform under pressure
• Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the department/working practices
• Demonstrable commitment to expand knowledge and personal development with willingness to share new ideas

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly travelling to all Community Services bases as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Green Wrythe Lane Health Clinic

Green Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Consultant in Audiovestibular MedicineGrade: Medical & Dental Consultant Substantive: 2 x 6PA PostsContract: SubstantiveDepartment: Specialty MedicineReports To: Clinical Lead for AVMAccountable To: Clinical DirectorSite: St Helier and EpsomHours of work(p/w): 6PAs (24 hours per week)Post DescriptionWe are recruiting 2 part time , 6PA consultants in Audiovestibular Medicine, they will be joining theexisting consultants in this area based St Helier Hospital. The work as a consultantis mainly carried out on the St Helier Site with some sessions which may be held at EpsomHospital. The service represents a modernisation of audiovestibular pathways andconsultants closely with other trust specialists. This service is strongly supported andresourced by the Trust.Audiovestibular Model of Care at Epsom and St Helier University HospitalsTrustAudiovestibular medicine (AVM) has been established in the Trust since 1989. It ispart of the Department of Audiology. There are 6 consultants in the department andone specialist registrar who is on the Pan-Thames Specialist Registrar rotation. Theservice is well received and supported by local general practitioners and the majorityof the referrals received come from GPs and other consultants within the trust. Weprovide ototoxicity monitoring for the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton. Referrals arealso received from neighbouring CCGs and from boroughs further afield without AVMprovision.The speciality is outpatient-based with no designated beds for inpatient activityalthough there is good liaison with the ENT specialist for access to the operating listfor paediatric ABR testing under GA where appropriate, and access to day case bedson QMCH for sedated ABR testing, when necessary. Clinics are held at FergusonHouse in the recently refurbished audiology department, and the Springall OutpatientUnit, for adult patients, and at the Queen Marys Hospital for Childrens recentlyrefurbished Paediatric Audiology Unit and Outpatient Clinics for paediatric patients.The entire range of audiovestibular and neuro-otological symptoms are seen in bothpaediatric and adult AVM clinics.The staffing component of the Department comprises:3 x Band 8 heads of service (Adult and Paediatric)2 x Hearing therapists6 x Band 7 senior Specialist Audiologists7 x band 6 senior Audiologists4 x band 5 Audiologists5x band 3 assistant audiologistsAudiology POD admin teamThe audiology department provides a full range of tertiary diagnostic services,(including auditory brainstem response, otoacoustic emissions, acoustic reflex andspeech audiometry, videonystagmography, VEMP and caloric test, vHIT, balanceplatform, mastoid vibration) and therapeutic interventions for imbalance, dizziness,tinnitus and hearing loss.The work of the Consultant AVPs is supported by the audiologists and hearingtherapists in the department. There is also good support and interaction with theadvisory service for children with hearing loss from the boroughs of Merton, Suttonand Surrey and other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team around the child.The team also benefit from being members of a dynamic and proactive CHSWG.Medical investigations such as radiological and phlebotomy services are provided onsite. There is specialist radiological input: monthly radiology meetings, fortnightlyneuroradiology meetings, and access to play specialist support for childrenundergoing investigations and procedures as needed. Some investigations, such as3T MRI, and neurovestibular physiotherapy can be accessed by referring to StGeorges Hospital as we are now part of the same organisation (GESH). Joint MDTwith regional clinical genetics is held quarterly. There are 8 interesting/challengingcases meetings, shared with St Georges AVM colleagues, per year.We are a friendly and cohesive team. There are monthly adult and paediatric teammeetings, regular clinical governance meetings and we participate in quarterly SouthWest Regional Audit Group peer review meetings.Consultant Audiovestibular Medicine PostsIt is anticipated that the 2 post holders will provide adult and/or paediatric AVMoutpatient clinics according to service needs and the candidates interests. There isalso an opportunity to provide and further develop a paediatric dizzy/vestibular clinic.The post includes 3.5 outpatient clinics, 1 session for SPA, and 1.5 session for clinic related activity. The post has arisen due to a vacancy, and continued increaseddemand for the AVM service. The post-holder will: In conjunction with other health professionals, investigate and manageadults and children with, vertigo, imbalance and/or tinnitus Investigate progressive and fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss Interpret audiovestibular test results in the context of clinical findingsThere is scope for the post holder to develop their areas of interest within thedepartment.Secretarial / Administrative SupportThere is administrative and secretarial support for the post.Main Responsibilities and DutiesPrinciple Duties of the PostThe principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service topatients.1. To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practiceas amended or substituted from time to time.2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far aspracticable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable andeffective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, andprofessionally accountable to the Medical Director.5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporateInduction (or arranged Consultant Induction).6. To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients underyour care.8. Review ward referrals either in person or to give advice to junior membersof the teamTeaching & Training To share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointmentand supervision of junior medical staff in accordance with Trust policies. To devote time on a regular basis for teaching and training of junior medicalstaff, contributing as appropriate to post-graduate and continuing medicaleducation. To devote time, through agreement on a regular basis for teaching and trainingof medical students as part of agreed teaching arrangements with theFoundation School.Management & Governance1. To be responsible for the management, appraisal and discipline of juniordoctors who are attached to you, after taking appropriate advice, whereappropriate.2. To maintain personal and professional development. The post holder will beexpected to register with their respective Royal College for the purpose ofCME/CPD and to fulfil the requirements of that registration.3. To provide advice, as required to the Executive and Trust board, GeneralPractitioners and other interested parties, on the provision of planning ofclinical services locally, regionally and nationally in keeping with confidentialityagreements relating to Trust business.4. To co-operate in the present framework agreement of managementarrangements.5. To fully participate in Clinical Governance arrangements across the Trustincluding participation in clinical audit, research (where appropriate), pursuingan agreed agenda with colleagues and the Trust Board and fully co-operatingin implementing the results in order to achieve best practice.6. To participate, on at least an annual basis in consultant appraisal and jobplanning reviews.7. To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.8. To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.Proposed Job PlanThe proposed job plan for this post is attached below. This will be discussed in detailwith the post holder on appointment.Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan willbe a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants typical working pattern,duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects ofa Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research,education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director may commence discussionsto finalise the job plan which will become operational on appointment. The job plan isan indicative plan of the duties the post holder is likely to be asked to undertake.Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer ofadditional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in linewith the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.The post is predominantly expected to be at St Helier hospital. If cross site workingis necessary then allowance for travelling time between sites will be made within theprogrammed activities detailed on the job plan.Private PracticeThe post holder should ensure that any private practice commitments are discussedwith your Clinical Director and entered into the prospective job plan. Any change tothese will need to be discussed between the post holder and the Clinical Director andrecorded in an amended job plan. Consultants will be required to ensure that theymeet the code of conduct for private practice at all times.Any successful Candidate will be given an opportunity to meet and discuss and agreethe Job plan in detail in accordance with the Trust Job planning Process.

Person Specification

education and qualification

Essential

• completion of AVP training rotation
• medical degree
• professional registration

Desirable

• MSc MED AUD

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• DEMONSTRATE A HIGH STANDARD OF CLINICAL SKILL AND EXPERTISE

Desirable

• SUPERVISION OF TRAINEES

REASEARCH EXPERIENCE

Essential

• DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO CHANGE MANAGEMENT
• ABILITY TO APPLY RSEARCH FINDINGS TO CLINICAL PROBLEMS

Desirable

• PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEW JOURNALS

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• TEAMWORKING
• GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• PATIENT CENTRED APPROACH
• COMMITMENT TO CONTINUED PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL 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.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

wrythe lane

sutton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To carry out basic assessments of patients needs as directed by Qualified Clinicians
• To carry out mobility and transfer assessments for specific pieces of equipment as requested by therapy or nursing staff and report back to qualified member of the team regarding the need for further input.
• To be able to identify more complex issues that need assessment by qualified clinician.
• To implement therapy programmes (as prescribed by the OT or PT) both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists.
• To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do.
• To review patient progress and provide feedback at all stages of patients progress in caseload discussions.
• To work jointly with clinicians in cases which are complex and may require physical moving and handling as part of their rehabilitation.
• To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it out
• To contribute to the evaluations of therapeutic interventions including planning discharge:
• To set/ review SMART goals with patients, adapting them as the patient progresses.
• To be able to monitor progress with appropriate outcome measures, adjusting treatment as appropriate.
• To be able to prioritise work - load:
• To plan day-to-day workload.
• To be able to identify factors involved in making decisions with regard to prioritisation.
• To be able to prioritise the referrals to rehabilitation assistants on a daily basis.
• To provide support to clients, their carers, and other professionals involved in a patients care journey:
• To use listening skills and be aware of the issues and of how to respond to questions and anxieties. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding.
• To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise.
• To participate in the multi-disciplinary team within the Dorking Primary care Network Service.
• 7. To adhere to organisational standards for documentation / writing notes:
• To maintain timely patient progress notes on EMIS / Systm1
• To abide by the record keeping standards of SDHC
• To be involved in service projects and developments
• To contribute to and support any projects for improving the Community Therapy service.
• To keep clinical skills updated by attending study days and training.
• To maintain personal and professional development
• To take part in CPD
• Attend in-service training above.
• To participate in SDHCs appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan.
• To participate in Clinical supervision.
• To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the Team Leader or other therapist
• To maintain complete confidentiality of all information concerning patients that may be known or acquired in the course of work as per SDHC policy.
• To adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community Therapy Service.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification for more details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent English and Maths
• Broad based educational achievement

Desirable

• Care certificate

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare settings
• Experience working with families and carers in a supporting role
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including the duty to protect children and vulnerable adults and actively promote their welfare.

Desirable

• Experience working with individuals with cognitive, communication, or behavioural impairments
• Experience working in a rehab setting
• Experience in using alternative communication strategies (e.g., visual aids, supported conversation approaches)

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills - verbal and written
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision in a busy environment
• Ability to work within agreed competency framework
• Computer literate, with the ability to use clinical systems following appropriate training

Desirable

• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, empathy, and a supportive approach to work
• Ability to motivate patients with complex needs
• Good problem-solving skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to move supplies when needed and to bend, reach and assist in the manual handling of patients
• Punctual in a work environment
• Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers and colleagues
• Valid licence to drive in UK with access to a car for business use

Desirable

• Interest in professional development within neuro rehabilitation
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including AI and digital tools, and the ability to apply relevant advances to support rehabilitation practice and improve patient outcomes
• Ability to motivate patients and self

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice

The post-holder will ensure that all areas of practice adhere to all current NMC guidance.

• Establish standards of nursing assessment and care and ensure these are delivered at all times by regularly monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes.
• Ensures that clinical competencies within assessment are developed and evidence of ongoing clinical competency is adhered to.
• Ensure that nursing care is patient focused and that patient dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that equal opportunities are practiced.
• Support the Diabetes team in maintaining effective communication both written and verbal with all disciplines, patients and relatives.
• Be responsible for the holistic assessment of individual patient care.
• Initiate planned evidence based assessment and care, including health promotion and education.
• Ensures that all clinical and legal nursing documents are completed accurately and legibly, and that junior staff understands their relevance.
• Represents and supports patients, relatives or carers within a multidisciplinary forum, ensuring that their needs are represented and that appropriate care packages are developed.
• Liaises and works in collaboration with nursing and other healthcare professions to support the patient pathway and flow through the assessment process.
• Will use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered to each patient.
• Ensure that prescribed medications are safely administered and to monitor, report and investigate all medication errors.
• Ensure competency in use and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere of responsibility.
• Reports all incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately, investigates and implements remedial action to reduce the risk in the future
• Ensures that all complaints are listened to and that issues identified are addressed, with the aim of resolving all complaints locally. The focus on prevention and local resolution of complaints must be part of the diabetes team philosophy.
• Adheres to the infection control policy and promotes the policy with the assessment setting with all professional who are interacting in patient care.
• Promote a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice.
• Responsible for Quality Improvement strategy, planning and implementation within their clinical area in conjunction with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse

1. Clinical Skills

• To hold relevant post registration course.
• Undertake diabetes specialist nursing duties without direct supervision, but liaising with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Consultants should the need arise.
• Deliver a diabetes nursing service to patients and their carers in nurse led diabetes clinics, providing specialist care to patients in order to improve day to day quality of life and minimise risk of future complications.
• Clinical supervision of Practice Nurses and GPs to help develop their skills in diabetes service provision.
• To instigate and order haematological and biochemical blood investigations, and recognise abnormal results.
• To be able to administer medications as a non-medical prescriber or under Patient Group directives
• To undertake comprehensive assessment and complex analysis of all aspects of the patients clinical condition and lifestyle, to enable formulation of an individualised treatment plan using a problem solving approach to optimise outcome.
• To initiate treatment with oral hypoglycaemic agents according to agreed team protocols. This will involve extensive knowledge of all types of oral hypoglycaemic agents and regimes; their action, side effects and suitability according to the patients lifestyle.
• To give specialist advice on alteration and titration of insulin and oral hypoglycaemic agents, and to educate the patient to adjust their own treatment in order to manage their diabetes control.
• To act as specialist resource on diabetes and related issues for community and hospital based health professionals.
• To provide ongoing psychological support and reassurance for patients with newly diagnosed and existing diabetes, and refer to psychology services where appropriate.
• Be responsible for a patient caseload, implementing programmes of care, and evaluating and scheduling the need for future visits.
• To act as a clinical expert in the care of their patient cohort
• To communicate with health care professionals and patients by personal, written, telephone or electronic contact to ensure treatment plans lead to agreed outcomes.
• To deliver and further develop the range of NICE accredited patient education programmes for different client groups

1. Professional Leadership and Managemen

• Responsible for the management, supervision and support of all members of the diabetes nursing team, always acting as a professional role model.
• Report all serious untoward clinical incidents in the appropriate manner to the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse or General Manager (or other appropriate Trust manager). Facilitate or lead any investigation and implement remedial action in the clinical area
• Ensure staff have a clear understanding of the assessment pathway during meetings.
• Responsible for the most effective management of team resources, this includes all pay and non-pay expenditure, ensuring that accountability can be demonstrated for all financial actions.
• Demonstrates the ability to support the needs of the service by allocating resources effectively.
• Ensure that when clinical practice or patient pathways are changed that the financial implications are monitored and reported.
• As an active member of the multidisciplinary team, develop specialist clinical protocols for use by the diabetes nursing team as required.
• To act as a specialist resource in relation to the development and implementation of guidelines / policy pertaining to diabetes and diabetes management.
• To participate in and encourage team involvement in Clinical Governance and Risk Management initiatives.
• Ensure all staff to have an appraisal
• Ensure confidentiality of all patient and staff information at all times.
• Act in a professional manner and ensure self and other staff adhere to the work wear policy at all times.
• Deputise as appropriate for the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse
• To ensure the effective and efficient organisation of rotas using the E-roster system where available. Ensuring the appropriate deployment and use of all grades of staff within the post holders span of control and be accountable for the level of temporary staffing usage and the associate expenditure.
• To manage the adherence to the Trust policy for booking and taking annual leave/time owing/training to enable adequate levels of cover within the team at all times.
• Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies within your sphere of responsibility including the proactive management of sickness and unauthorised absence.
• To undertake the recruitment and selection of staff to the team, assessing the skill

1. Education, Research Training and Development

• Maintain own statutory and mandatory training requirements, and monitor those of their team.
• Provide a positive learning environment for all staff.
• Act as a mentor and assessor for pre-registration, post registration and unqualified staff
• Maintain own professional and personal development as agreed in appraisal.
• Ensure that performance feedback is provided for all staff, and that professional and personal development plans are agreed for the mentor team.
• Participate in Student Nurse Education and assessment in accordance with the university requirements.
• Act responsibly in respect of colleagues health, safety and welfare following safe work practices and complying with the Trusts Health and Safety Policies
• To ensure student learners on clinical placement are appropriately supervised and assessed and have an effective learning experience
• Liaise with the Deputy Head of Nursing on the preparation of annual Education plans (NMET bids)
• Use all opportunities to advocate Health Promotion.
• Advise Participation in Clinical Supervision.
• Maintain personal records of continuing professional development in order to meet revalidation requirements.
• Continually monitor standards of clinical care and lead and facilitate improvements of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
• Responsible for identifying ongoing training and updating needs, and for maintaining own and others up to date evidence based skills, knowledge and competence for the role requirements.
• Provide teaching and lecturing to medical, nursing and allied staff on diabetes, both in primary and secondary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered General Nurse
• oMentorship or equivalent qualification
• oEducated to Degree/Masters level or equivalent level of education
• oPost-registration qualification in Diabetes e.g. ENB 928,Warwick Diabetes Care or equivalent.
• oEvidence of further professional qualification

Desirable

• oNon-Medical prescribing course
• oType 1 structured education qualification

Experience

Essential

• oRelevant experience at Band 6 or above or Relevant recent experience
• oMultidisciplinary team working
• oPrevious diabetes nursing experience
• oIn depth knowledge of current practice
• oProfessional issues in nursing and healthcare
• oHolistic patient assessment

Desirable

• oDiabetes Technologies experience
• oPrimary Care IT systems Knowledge

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to manage own workload
• oAble to recognise own boundaries of practice
• oAble to articulate highly complex and sensitive clinical topics
• oAble to communicate efficiently and effectively with other departments and healthcare professionals

Desirable

• oNegotiating skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Leatherhead Community Hospital

Poplar Road

Leatherhead

KT22 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Band 5 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details about this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with NMC
• Valid Driving Licence (to drive within UK)

Desirable

• V100/Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda

Desirable

• Relevant post registration experience
• Community experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
• Effective communicator

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Elmbridge PCN

14 Raphael Dr

Thames Ditton

KT7 0EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Band 5 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details about this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with NMC
• Valid Driving Licence (to drive within UK)

Desirable

• V100/Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda

Desirable

• Relevant post registration experience
• Community experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
• Effective communicator

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Bourne Hall Health Centre

Chessington Road

Ewell

KT17 1TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Degree in Dietetics/Post graduate qualifications
• Experience in Paediatrics dietetics
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• BDA member
• Member of BDA paeds group

Experience

Essential

• Significant years of post qualification experience with appropriate experience in paediatric dietetics or community dietetics
• Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of audit and research
• Experience in training others

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic IT Skills: word, email, internet

Desirable

• Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools
• Understanding of enteral feeding in children

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to deliver presentations and training as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Green Wrythe Lance

Carshalton

SM5 1JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist
• Completed dysphagia competencies

Experience

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Experience of working in adult neurology in NHS

Desirable

• RCSLT membership
• Minimum of 2 years working with adults
• Experience in videofluoroscopy
• Experience working in stroke
• Experience working with non-neuro dysphagia caseload

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of autonomy working with broad adult caseload
• Evidence of MDT working

Desirable

• Completed audit/ service development
• Delivered training

Other

Essential

• Valid licence to drive in UK with access to vehicle for work purposes

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom Hospital, Langley Wing

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the CNS Nursing role Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Renal Nursing

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of kidney care, palliative care & supportive care
• Experience of clinic consultation
• Advanced care planning experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• d Training Registered Nurse, Degree Level or relevant experience
• Renal specialist qualification or equivalent experience.

nursing

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical Audit and standard setting
• Understanding of current NHS strategies including Clinical Governance and NICE & UKKA guideline

Desirable

• Counselling skills
• Motivational interviewing 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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC
• MRCS
• ALS

Desirable

• ATLS

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher

Desirable

• Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level

Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
• Ability to present at departmental meetings
• Knowledge of audit process
• An understanding of the principles of clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in a previous audit project
• Previous participation in research projects and/or publications

Knowledge

Essential

• Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln

Sutton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Degree in Dietetics/Post graduate qualifications
• Experience in Paediatrics dietetics
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• BDA member
• Member of BDA paeds group

Experience

Essential

• Significant years of post qualification experience with appropriate experience in paediatric dietetics or community dietetics
• Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of audit and research
• Experience in training others

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic IT Skills: word, email, internet

Desirable

• Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools
• Understanding of enteral feeding in children

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to deliver presentations and training as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Green Wrythe Lance

Carshalton

SM5 1JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To share in the organisation and provision of high quality clinical care for people with frailty within the Trust

2. To assess and review people with frailty within the setting of the Medical Assessment Hub, Acute Medical Unit, CDU, ED, OPSSU and in the community when required

3. To facilitate the early discharge of patients if clinically appropriate, by using where necessary, community teams

4. To actively participate and be engaged in daily multidisciplinary team meetings

5. To provide senior support and input into clinical decisions taken by junior medical staff

6. To ensure the provision of accurate and timely communication between the Acute Medical Unit, other units within the Trust (including critical care), and in primary or intermediate care settings

7. To work to provide smooth, timely and appropriate transfer of patients to appropriate settings within the Trust and local community

8. To participate in the development and implementation of care pathways for older patients presenting with frailty to the acute hospital

9. To participate in the out of hours medical on-call rota at evenings and weekends (the intensity is site dependent), such on-call including assuming clinical responsibility for the care of all medical patients within the Trust (including those outside of the Acute Medical Unit)

Teaching & Training

1. To share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of junior medical staff in accordance with Trust policies.

2. To devote time on a regular basis for teaching and training of junior medical staff, contributing as appropriate to post-graduate and continuing medical education.

3. To devote time, through agreement on a regular basis for teaching and training of medical students as part of agreed teaching arrangements with the Foundation School.

Management & Governance

1. To be responsible for the management, appraisal and discipline of junior doctors who are attached to you, after taking appropriate advice, where appropriate.

2. To maintain personal and professional development. The post holder will be expected to register with their respective Royal College for the purpose of CME/CPD and to fulfil the requirements of that registration.

3. To provide advice, as required to the Executive and Trust board, General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision of planning of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally in keeping with confidentiality agreements relating to Trust business.

4. To co-operate in the present framework agreement of management arrangements.

5. To fully participate in Clinical Governance arrangements across the Trust including participation in clinical audit, research (where appropriate), pursuing an agreed agenda with colleagues and the Trust Board and fully co-operating in implementing the results in order to achieve best practice.

6. To participate, on at least an annual basis in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews.

7. To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.

8. To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
• Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
• Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
• Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• Entry on to the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT in geriatric medicine and general internal medicine
• Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence or relevant research

Clinical, Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in General Medicine
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for General Medicine
• Audit/Research experience
• Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR
• Supervision of post-graduate trainees
• Personal time management skills
• Clinical Governance
• Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists

Desirable

• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development

Teaching & Research Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Ability to contribute to change management
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
• Ability to critically review research

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates
• Experience of supervising junior doctors
• Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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