Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Working with direct supervision by a GP, taking referrals from a wide range of agencies - working with primary care networks, community health teams, hospital discharge teams, social care services, housing agencies, employment organisations and the voluntary & community sector (VCS). This list is not exhaustive.

2. Provide personalised support to individuals, families and carers, helping them to take control of their well-being so they can live more independently and improve their health outcomes, as key members of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team.

3. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focusing on what matters to the person. The approach should be holistic and based on the individuals aspirations and goals and how these impact the wider determinants of health.

4. Co-produce a personalised support package to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or re-connecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role may involve managing a caseload and this will need to be prioritised based on competing demands and the needs of clients.

5. Draw on, and increase, the strengths and capacities of local communities - enabling VCS organisations and community groups to receive referrals. Ensure groups are supported and have basic safeguarding processes in place for vulnerable individuals, so people can develop friendships, a sense of belonging and increase knowledge, skills and confidence.

6. Alongside other members of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team, work collaboratively with local partners to contribute towards supporting local VCS organisations and community groups to become sustainable and that community asset are nurtured. This may mean making group leaders aware of opportunities for small grants or micro-commissioning, where available. It may also mean providing help to set up new community groups and services, where gaps in local provision are identified.

7. Social Prescribing Link Workers will have a role in educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary teams on what other services are available within the community and how and when patients can access them. This may include verbal or written advice and guidance.

Key tasks

Referrals

Promote social prescribing and the role it can play in facilitating self-management and improving outcomes by addressing the wider determinants of health.

As part of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team, build relationships with key stakeholders and workers in other well-being pathways that are part of the PCN. Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings and provide information and feedback on social prescribing and other wellbeing-related services.

Develop strong links with local agencies, encouraging referrals by providing a high-quality and responsive service to referring practitioners.

Work in partnership with local agencies to raise awareness of how social prescribing and other well-being pathways can reduce pressure on statutory services and enable a holistic approach to care.

Provide advice and training on how to access information about support-related services and make appropriate referrals.

Seek feedback from referring agencies about service quality and impact.

Encourage referrals from communities that statutory agencies find hard to reach.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a community development context, health and social care, learning support, public health or health improvement. This can include unpaid work.
• Experience in supporting people, their families and carers in a related role.
• Experience in support planning
• Experience working with the VCS sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or experience, or working towards. Supporting evidence will be required if you are working towards a level 3 NVQ.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a PCN.

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

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

Address

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Navigator Integrated Care Partnership

We are looking for a professional, friendly and reliable Care Navigator to join our team across our four GP surgery sites.

The role is focused on providing excellent patient service, supporting our Total Triage process and ensuring patients are directed to the right service or clinician.

• Welcome patients and handle telephone enquiries professionally.

• Support patients with online requests, the NHS App and digital services.

• Accurately record patient information and follow the ICP Total Triage process.

• Book, amend and cancel appointments in line with practice procedures.

• Signpost patients to appropriate services and escalate urgent concerns correctly.

• Process administrative work including EMIS tasks, AccuRx, emails, registrations, documents and patient communications.

• Follow prescription, confidentiality, safeguarding and patient safety procedures.

• Maintain a professional and confidential reception environment.

• Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, administrators and other Care Navigators.

• Work flexibly across ICP's four sites when required.

Essential

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Confident using IT systems.

• Professional, calm and respectful approach.

• Good attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow procedures.

• Reliable team player with a willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Previous GP, NHS, reception or administrative experience.

• Experience using EMIS Web, AccuRx or Docman.

• Understanding of care navigation or Total Triage.

Full induction and relevant training will be provided, including practice systems, safeguarding, information governance, confidentiality and Total Triage.

At ICP, we expect everyone to contribute to a professional, respectful and patient-centred culture.

Treat our patients and colleagues the way you would expect to be treated yourself.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• * Previous experience in a customer service, reception or administrative role.
• * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• * Ability to deal with patients and colleagues in a professional, calm and respectful manner.
• * Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems.
• * Ability to work effectively in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
• * Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• * Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• * Ability to work well as part of a team and follow agreed procedures.
• * Willingness to undertake training and work across ICP sites when required.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in General Practice, primary care or the NHS.
• Experience using EMIS Web, AccuRx and/or Docman.
• Knowledge of care navigation or Total Triage processes.
• Understanding of NHS confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance.
• Experience of working across a multi-site healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of local community and NHS services for appropriate patient signposting.

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

Integrated Care Partnership

Address

The Old Cottage Hospital

Alexandra Road

Epsom

KT17 4BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the main job role, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS proficient
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the GP contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF

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

Pinn Medical Centre

Address

37 Love Lane

Pinner

Middlesex

HA5 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Eyre St

Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the development of the People Strategy, including the associated Cultural and Financial transformation programmes, to ensure that UHMB is a great place to work and has a motivated, engaged and supported workforce to deliver corporate objectives and aspirations.

To provide strategic and operational leadership with portfolio responsibilities, building and maintaining a shared vision of the strategic aims, values and culture of UHMB and establishing clear objectives and priorities to deliver these.

To provide informal coaching and mentoring to senior leaders on their people management approach, developing their capability to effectively address people management issues and deliver required service and cultural change.

To work proactively and collaboratively with local health and care system partners in the development and delivery of the local medical and dental bank and rate card for additional work, to deliver more integrated, sustainable, localised health and care services across the geographical area.

Working with the CMO, Medical Education, People Services and OD to develop programmes that are in support of strengthened medical leadership at UHMB.

Providing high quality specialist advice and guidance to the central resourcing team on recruitment, retention and attraction of medical and dental staff.

Working in partnership with the Head of People Performance, Governance and Place to ensure best practice is always adhered to.

Advising on national and international recruitment. Responsible for reviewing and agreeing salary offers on appointment.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Master's degree (or equivalent postgraduate level ability and experience)
• Appropriate professional and leadership qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development including leadership development
• Member of the CIPD

Desirable

• Fellow of the CIPD
• Membership of NAMPS

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage complex projects within, and across, organisational boundaries
• Fully competent in the use of e-Rostering, e-Job Plan systems and software (Allocate or other system providers)
• Good organisational, communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.
• Ability to adapt leadership style to circumstances to get best results out of others
• Ability to creatively apply knowledge to resolving complex issues
• Detailed understanding of workforce opportunities and challenges facing Morecambe Bay
• Broad knowledge of best-practice approaches to people management
• Developed knowledge of employee relations and up-to-date employment law
• In depth, specialist knowledge of Medical and Dental TCS
• Ability to manage complex projects within, and across, organisational boundaries
• Good organisational, communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.
• Ability to adapt leadership style to circumstances to get best results out of others
• Ability to creatively apply knowledge to resolving complex issues

Desirable

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of 10-Year NHS Health Plan

Experience

Essential

• Experience in leading Medical Staffing / Workforce teams and providing high-level support to leadership teams on Medical and Dental employment Issues
• Demonstrating experience of managing and resolving complex employee relations issues (MHPS)
• Specialist Knowledge and understanding of Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions
• Specialist knowledge on service level planning which includes job planning and rostering of Medical and Dental Staff
• Evidence of adopting problem solving approaches to complex issues and situations
• Evidence of working in a unionised environment and liaising with the BMA etc.
• Evidence of adopting problem-solving approaches to complex issues and situations

Desirable

• Exposure to Employment Tribunal preparation - ability to demonstrate learning
• Involvement in the delivery of service improvements (ideally using recognised improvement methodology or OD framework)
• Evidence of budget administration

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive approach to change and to learning new skills
• Excellent oral & written communications skills
• Well organised and ability to work under pressure
• The ability to analyse and interpret data
• Competent user of IT
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build good working relationships with individuals at all levels
• Good understanding of the NHS agenda and national challenges
• The ability to judge situations, make decisions and apply appropriate solutions
• Able to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment
• Passion for a just, learning and fair culture

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel as required
• Flexible approach to work
• Demonstrate a commitment to always respecting and displaying the Trust's values

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General Hospital

Burton Road

Kendal Cumbria

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The details of the main responsibilities are listed on the Job Description and on the person specification.

We are committed to fostering a culture of training and development, encouraging applications from those without an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services as well as those that already have achieved the qualification. Candidates who don't possess the NVQ/QCF Level 2 will be entered into the department through an Apprentice training position, with the expectation of progressing into ATO roles. If you are a successful candidate without the NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Services, you will be supported to achieve this whilst working in the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education

Desirable

• 4 CCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including Maths and English
• NVQ / CQF Level 2 in Pharmacy Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experienced in hospital pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions carefully
• Ability to learn
• Ability to communicate with lots of different types of people
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail
• Ability to travel between sites of work as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician.
• To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice.
• To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician.
• To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
• To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
• To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Written

Essential

• Experience of contributing to interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role

Written

Essential

• Assistant Practitioner qualification

Written

Essential

• Experience in MSK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A proficient health care support worker, who works as part of the multidisciplinary team to improve the quality of care for women, newborn infant, and their families. The post holder will provide specific and recognisable support to prospective and new parents in developing essential parenting skills by working in collaboration with the clinical team, and according to parental needs and choice. To support the implementation of the Baby Friendly initiative and to support Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trusts commitment to increasing breastfeeding rates.

The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care and support to women, babies and families, involving lone working in patient's homes and clinics. This may involve care at any stage throughout pregnancy, or the postnatal period within either the community or hospital setting.

The post holder will be required to work in both the hospital and community setting, providing a service which may include some unsocial hours, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, Excel and Access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages)
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the importance of breastfeeding and its impact on health
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Well-organised

Desirable

Essential

• Full clean driving license

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Secondary and/or Further Education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To act as an expert source of knowledge, maintaining a visible profile offering specialist clinical advice and support to other healthcare professionals within the organisation and agencies across organisational boundaries.
• To work autonomously to manage a defined highly complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the delivery of the service/pathways in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include in-patient wards, outpatient and community clinics and the patients home.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To utilise highly advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
• To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment.
• To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves.
• To undertake highly specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.
• To implement highly specialist individual and/or group interventions for patients with diverse presentations and highly complex needs.
• To support MDT to implement and progress treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals.
• To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at appropriate / relevant community MDT meetings, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
• To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards and local policies and procedures.
• To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
• To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
• To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload liaising with other agencies as required.
• To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
• To identify appropriate equipment and adaptation needs, liaising with equipment providers, completing paperwork and complying with any tracking, stock control and maintenance systems as required.
• To give and request second opinions where appropriate.
• Torefer for / signpost for diagnostics, as appropriate to the role.
• EDUCATION/LEARNING
• To initiate, plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal training to other health care professional staff groups within the MDT, as well as patients and carers, across a range of settings.
• To supervise junior staff and assistants, including the implementation of induction and competency training programmes to develop clinical skills.
• To lead the development and implementation of specific / bespoke training/ education requirements for assessment and management of patients on Pathway 2, alongside the learning and development team, ensuring it is identified on the training needs analysis.
• To lead on, coordination and delivery of Pathway 2/ management training as directed by system need.
• GOVERNANCE
• To take the lead for clinical audit and research utilising highly specialist knowledge developing clinical pathways alongside community and hospital colleagues.
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, applying it to practice and disseminating the relevant findings.
• To support and advise MDT who undertake audit and research within the service.
• To maintain professional practice within the context of the Health & Care Professions Council. This includes standards of proficiency, conduct and performance, ethics and continuing professional development.
• To comply with all relevant professional, Trust and development standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To support the implementation of Trust, National & Professional guidelines e.g. NICE.
• To maintain competency to practice through CPD activities, producing a personal portfolio which reflects professional development within the specialist area.
• To evaluate and reflect on professional performance, identify implications for practice.
• To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, undertaking any identified training and development relating to the post.
• To gain appropriate support from senior colleagues and participate in supervision/peer review to enhance clinical practice.
• To fulfil all mandatory training requirements of the Trust, assisting others within the department to fulfil theirs.
• To develop expert knowledge in a relevant clinical specialism, utilising up to date research and evidence-based practice.
• To develop and implement clinical pathways, guidelines and patient resources within the area of clinical speciality.
• To be a member of a relevant professional association, attending regional and national meetings/conferences as required.
• To ensure the promotion of safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors to department.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism.
• Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
• Experience of undertaking projects
• Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS physical rotations
• Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD and attendance at special interest groups.
• Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team

Desirable

• Critical appraisal
• Presentation skills
• Discharge Planning in Short Term Services
• Interest and Experience in Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Professional Degree Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Clinical Educator Training
• Masters Degree Level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Level 7 post graduate courses relevant to specialist area
• Communication skills training
• Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training experience in specialist fields and practical experience to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The nurse will have experience in supporting clinical interventions and treatments within the hospital setting and liaising with primary care settings to ensure a smooth transition of care from hospital to community.

You will be expected to play an active role in research activity and deliver education to the wider healthcare team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate knowledge of working with this patient group. The post holder will be expected to take a lead on Alcohol within the Trust partaking in clinical audit and developing evidence-based protocols and pathways.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Nurse to Diploma Level
• Post registration qualification/evidence Hold a current mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Qualified nurse to Degree Level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing patients with alcohol use disorders
• Effective multidisciplinary team working Familiar with computer systems and IT skills
• Awareness of own leadership skills / style

skills and knowledge

Essential

• Gastroenterology Experience
• A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes
• Commitment to quality and safety A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.

Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.

Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.

Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patientrecords/documentationTo always be caring, approachable, consistently professional and clinicallycompetent (develop clinical competence if newly qualified) registered children's nurse who ensures patient safety and well-being is paramount at all times.

To effectively manage (/ develop the leadership skills over time and as appropriate to effectively manage)

To support and advise junior colleagues, students and unqualified staff and supervise the nursing care provided ensuring safe practice at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• qualified RGN
• current NMC registration

Desirable

• triage trained

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• able to work in busy, demanding area
• able to work as multifunctional team

Experience

Essential

• Has experience working within a busy, fast paced environment

Desirable

• is aware of the pressures that are faced when working in a Busy ED
• Previous Emergency department experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the workload coordinator in managing the administrative team and support in ensuring effective service delivery including monitoring performance targets. In addition, the post holder will provide comprehensive, quality, rota coordination of the medical doctors and support with admin rotas for the Emergency Department as appropriate. A key requirement of the job is to organise workload/staffing with the consultants/clinical teams and co-ordinate activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided. The post holder will be expected to monitor and assess workload amongst the team, including being able to identify resources to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role and is fully supportive to other colleagues. The post holder will support and coordinate data collection of the Trauma Audit and Research Network (TARN) database, liaising with the TARN Clinical Lead for queries.

1. To support the workload coordinator as directed by the service manager in the efficient and effective operational management of resources within the service in order to deliver continually improving high quality patient care within the resources available.

2. To deputise for operational managers in area as required

3. To support the service management team to deliver services for patients which meet the requirements of the CQC standards and other assessment reviews, including 18 weeks, 4 hours, 12 hours etc.

4. Participate in the co-ordination, organisation and production of duty rotas, including on-call duty rotas, where appropriate

5. Provide a comprehensive services to the Trust and patients, organising and making arrangements as required, producing documents and reports, recording information, ensuring that all information and documentation is produced to expected standards of performance, and according to agreed timescales.

6. Build and maintain constructive relationships with others, within and across Divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients.

7. Exercise own judgement, based on acquired knowledge and experience, as to when to deal with queries personally and when to contact the consultants or clinical professional, and with what degree of urgency, according to agreed guidelines.

8. Be fully conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, including specialist computer systems associated with the management of patients and/or health information, and being able to obtain information using the Internet.

9. Represent the Division at meetings, both as a participant, and/or to produce minutes, document notes and action plans, distributing information as required,

10. Prioritise work, able to cope with interruptions whilst in periods of concentration to deal with queries. Requires frequent spells of concentration through a work pattern which can be unpredictable. Manage conflicting priorities.

11. Prioritise and take appropriate action concerning clinical investigations and other appropriate matters within guidelines agreed by the consultants or clinical professionals,

12. Provide information to patients/relatives and carers where appropriate, including agreed information on waiting lists, tests and referrals, according to agreed guidelines, where appropriate,

13. Prepare and produce documentation, handbooks, and any relevant information packs, by liasing with others to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of information.

14. To support with the monitoring and audit complaints, adverse incidents, patient feedback etc in order to identify trends and make recommendations to the Directorate Management Team to help deliver improved patient care services.

Person Specification

Behaviours

Essential

• Able to act as a role model to others
• Positive attitude towards work
• Looking for a new challenge

Systems

Essential

• Knowledge of the current IT systems used within the Trust such as Rota Watch, DCS and Excel

Skills

Essential

• Being able to prioritise own workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience

Desirable

• Supervisor / Manager experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire Hosptial

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work on the ST3+ higher rota.

Duties will include:

Inpatient paediatrics; assessment and management of acute referrals from A&E and primary care. Care of those already inpatient on childrens wards and support and supervision of first on-call trainees.

Neonatal Unit; on-going care and management of babies on the NNU, in transitional care and the post-natal wards. Support and supervision for first on trainees in these areas. Attendance at high risk deliveries.

Safeguarding; assessment and management of children referred for safeguarding assessment under direct supervision of on-call consultant. Attendance at monthly peerreview meetings.

Administration; responsibility for e-discharges, Badger summaries, safeguarding reports and outpatient letters.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCPCH

Experience

Essential

• At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures
• Six months ST3+ NHS experience
• Up to date NLS and APLS/EPLS
• Hold certificate of completion of specialist training/ hold or ready to apply to GMC for addition to specialist register in paediatrics

Ability

Essential

• Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Demonstrates team building skills
• Evidence of clinical presentation
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

• Project management experience
• Change management experience

Audit and Research

Essential

• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice

Desirable

• Participation in audit and research

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Must be willing to act as a role model.
• A listening, learning and leading approach.
• A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
• Evidence of recent professional development

Other

Essential

• Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programme
• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice
• Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health
• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers and implement and embed an effective call/recall system
• Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinics
• Chaperone patients where necessary
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children
• Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
• Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Leadership

• Clinically lead, mentor and support all members of the nursing team (nurses, nurse associates & HCAs), providing guidance when necessary
• Undertake training needs analysis and implement training and development plans for the nursing team members
• Conduct appraisals, in collaboration with the Operations Manager, for the nursing team
• Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required
• Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice (ALNP) or, a degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
• Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
• Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
• Confirmation of registration with the NMC
• Minor illness qualification

Desirable

• Qualified triage nurse
• Teaching qualification
• ALS and PALS

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS
• Experience of practice within the four pillars
• Experience of leading in chronic disease management
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters
• Clinical knowledge and skills including:
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Chaperone procedure
• Requesting and processing pathology tests
• Advising patients accordingly
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• Spirometry
• CHD
• Immunisations - routine and childhood
• Womens health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Good clinical system IT knowledge and the ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area and issues in the wider health arena
• Understanding of health promotion strategies
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service
• Detailed knowledge of national standards that inform general practice - NSF NICE guidelines

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management - planning and organising
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/ procedures and codes of conduct
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals

Other Requirements and wider responsibilities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
• Evidence of continuing professional development - CPD, commensurate with the role
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

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

Integrated Care Partnership

Address

The Old Cottage Hospital

Alexandra Road

Epsom

KT17 4BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist podiatry service for adult inpatients with diabetes and other high-risk foot conditions. The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with complex lower limb pathology, contributing to the prevention of ulceration, infection and lower limb amputation.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing expert advice to medical, nursing and allied health professionals and supporting timely patient management to improve clinical outcomes, patient flow and reduced length of stay. The role will also support outpatient diabetes services, including the Multidisciplinary Foot Service (MDFS) and Hot Foot Clinic, ensuring continuity of care across the patient pathway.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment of hospital inpatients with diabetic foot ulcers, infection, Charcot neuroarthropathy and other complex lower limb conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive vascular, neurological, biomechanical and wound assessments.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for patients with complex clinical needs.
• Perform conservative sharp wound debridement and other advanced podiatry interventions within scope of practice.
• Assess and manage patients requiring pressure relief and offloading using appropriate devices and techniques.
• Identify patients requiring urgent intervention and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and contribute to discharge planning.
• Provide specialist podiatry advice to medical, nursing and therapy colleagues.
• Provide timely assessment and management of patients referred from the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care with suspected diabetic foot disease, supporting admission avoidance where clinically appropriate.
• Prioritise inpatient referrals to ensure patients with diabetic foot disease are reviewed within recommended timeframes.
• Ensure timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans and outcomes.
• Support the delivery of the Multidisciplinary Foot Service (MDFS) and Hot Foot Clinics by providing cross-cover during periods of increased demand, annual leave or sickness.
• Contribute to reducing outpatient waiting times by providing additional clinical capacity where required.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work closely with diabetologists, vascular surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, infectious diseases teams, microbiologists, tissue viability nurses, ward staff, emergency department clinicians and community podiatry services.
• Actively participate in the Multidisciplinary Foot Service (MDFS), contributing to joint clinical decision-making.
• Facilitate safe and timely discharge planning, ensuring appropriate follow-up and seamless transfer of care between acute, community and primary care services.
• Develop effective communication pathways with community podiatry teams to promote continuity of care.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Work within HCPC Standards of Proficiency, the College of Podiatry professional standards and Trust policies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using electronic patient record systems.
• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement projects and data collection to support service development.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and evidence of competency.
• Ensure practice reflects current NICE guidance and national standards for diabetic foot care.

Leadership and Service Development

• Support Band 5 podiatrists, assistant practitioners and students through supervision, mentoring and clinical teaching.
• Participate in the induction and education of new staff.
• Contribute to the development of clinical pathways, local policies and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient flow, reduce delays and enhance patient outcomes.
• Support the Band 7 High Risk Podiatrist in developing and expanding the inpatient diabetic foot service, including Emergency Department in-reach and service redesign initiatives.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to service planning.

Governance

• Adhere to Trust policies, infection prevention procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Report incidents and participate in investigations and learning from adverse events.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Undertake mandatory training and maintain competencies relevant to the role.
• Work in accordance with Trust Health and Safety policies and lone working procedures where applicable.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Podiatry or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a Podiatrist.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Experience

• Post-registration experience within NHS podiatry.
• Experience managing diabetic foot ulcers and other high-risk foot conditions.
• Experience of wound management, conservative sharp wound debridement and pressure offloading.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience prioritising and managing a complex clinical caseload.
• Experience working autonomously and making independent clinical decisions.

Knowledge

• National guidance relating to diabetic foot management, including NICE guidance and best practice pathways.
• Principles of wound management, infection control and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Pressure offloading techniques and diabetic foot ulcer prevention.
• Clinical governance, risk management and audit methodology.

Skills

• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing clinical priorities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• IT skills including electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to contribute positively to multidisciplinary team working.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and patient-centred approach.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to work under pressure within an acute hospital environment.
• Commitment to service improvement, quality of care and lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Experience working in an acute inpatient diabetes or vascular service.
• Experience participating in a Multidisciplinary Foot Service (MDFS).
• Experience of Emergency Department or Same Day Emergency Care in-reach.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake).
• Leadership, supervision or mentorship experience.
• Membership of the College of Podiatry.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-registration clinical experience within NHS podiatry or a comparable healthcare setting.
• BSc (Hons) Podiatry or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake further training.

Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of diabetic foot pathology and current NICE guidance.
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Competent IT skills, including electronic patient records.
• Experience of Emergency Department or Acute Medical Unit in-reach.
• Experience in clinical audit, service evaluation or quality improvement.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates a compassionate, caring and respectful approach to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Shows initiative, accountability and a commitment to continuous learning and service improvement.
• Works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and values the contribution of others.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of diabetic foot pathology and current NICE guidance.
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road,

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full job description and responsibilities included in the job description.

The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities.

Direct Clinical Care (DCC) 9 PAs per week (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work).

Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) 1 PA per week (includes CPD, audit, research, and appraisal).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competences (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty
• MRCP Part 1 and working towards full MRCP

Skills

Essential

• Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Fitness to Practise

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
• Applicants' knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely

Specialty specific skills related to the post

Essential

• Evidence of Quality improvement
• Experience of independent practice in partaking and leading the acute unselected take
• Experience of clinical activity in continuing ward care of patients admitted with acute medical problems
• Experience and competence in caring for the acutely unwell and deteriorating patient
• Experience of care of the elderly Medicine
• Competence in a range of common acute medical procedure: lumber puncture, ascitic taps, nasogastric tube insertion. Plurel procedure, central cannulation, urinary catheterisation, direct current cardioversion and abdominal centesis. Skill lab trained in external temporary cardiac pacing
• Evidence of education skills and teaching attendance

Desirable

• Quality improvement in Acute medicine
• Clinical experience of outpatient clinical activity
• 12 weeks of critical care in one single block completion of a 4 month consultant supervised care of the elderly placement
• Evidence of independent practice of leading the unselected take
• Evidence of independent practice of continued ward care of patients admitted with acute medical problems
• Evidence of Simulation training including: procedural skill, human factors and scenario training
• Skill lab trained in external temporary cardiac pacing

Communication skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
• Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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