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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy services to outpatients within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service and develop a good working partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality SACT service is provided to patients.. To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions in accordance with all departmental, Trust national and international standards, procedures and policies. To be responsible for the delivery and development of an out-patient clinical practice,

Provides expert professional advice to patients/clients, carers, and staff, working in partnerships with patients, families, and other professionals to formulate robust care pathways that are ethically sound and in the interest of the patients.

To be an independent prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with the relevant consultants.

Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of clinical haematology to enable collaboration with other practitioners and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per hospital policy if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans; management options and discusses details of prognosis including palliative care if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

To work closely with and provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

To contribute to the development, of and maintenance of the peripheral site pharmacy provision on the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service unit in conjunction with The Mid Cheshire NHS trust pharmacy services and the Christie Trust NHS and third-party providers responsible for supplying supportive care medication and SACT including clinical trial medications, where appropriate.

To work with the peripheral site clinical trials pharmacist, where appropriate on development of site initiation on existing trials and other trial related activities, as required To provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service. Ensure patient centered care and that the use of medicines is optimised. This will include:

Taking drug histories on admission/ completion of medicines reconciliation Review of medication to ensure its safe and effective use Review of medication in line with interpretation of appropriate results of investigations Therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate Patient education about their medicines Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings Development of evidence-based treatment protocols for use within individual departments or Trust wide Facilitate the implementation of local and national guidelines Influencing prescribers, encourage formulary compliance where appropriate. Demonstrating professional accountability to patients

To conduct appropriate drug use reviews within oncology as determined by the Medicines Management Group or individual departments.

To assist consultants within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service in the preparation of new drug requests/ unlicensed drug applications for submission to the drug and therapeutics committee

To monitor the Christie Haeamtology @ Leighton drug expenditure regarding haematology services assessing any financial pressures. Identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the setting of the drugs budget, including new prescribing practice (horizon scanning) and report to Director of pharmacy, Lead Haematology pharmacists and Clinical Haematology Service Manager

To attend relevant MDT meetings, relevant specialist pharmacy groups and contribute to meetings relevant to the designated disease group as appropriate.

To communicate with general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the supply of unusual or non-standard medicines.

To participate in service evaluation and future initiatives, audit, record clinical interventions and activity data.

Contributes to the education program to all health care professionals in informal and formal settings relating to haematology practice. This will be training and education locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., presenting at meetings, study days, conferences).

Acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others To undertake clinical audit and practice research as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process within the designated disease group and clinical pharmacy service.

To support, develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines and standard operating procedures both within the clinical pharmacy service and the haematology unit. Reviewing evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with fellow healthcare professionals, in order to advance the safe, clinical effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for patients.

To be aware of the processes surrounding the maintenance of local and national databases surrounding medication use related to the haematology service including immunoglobulins.

To ensure compliance with the Trust patient safety schemes.

To ensure appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents and contribute to relevant audits as required.. Represent the haematology service at appropriate clinical unit and divisional meetings including peripheral site MDT group meetings on request.

To monitor and interpret published evidence and computer reports of drug usage, to use this data to report to the lead clinicians and Director of Pharmacy, implementing agreed policies aimed at improving patient outcomes and containing drug expenditure.

To support the Electronic Prescribing process across the Trust.

To support the designated cancer disease group through the development and implementation of electronic prescribing for outpatients.

To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Facilitate effective communication about relevant pharmacy issues to clinicians and senior managers and the identification of opportunities for development of pharmacy services to match identified services and care needs.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Plan.

In conjunction with the Lead Haematology Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist in Clinical Services, to establish processes for the setting of standards of care, identifying the risks involved and implement changes that need to occur to achieve these.

To identify and report any systemic or preventable errors associated with medicines within the Cancer Centre Services Division and facilitate learning.

General Duties

To assist and participate in the development, implementation and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks

Together with colleagues to be involved in the maintenance of cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services and to participate in their regular review and development.

To represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.

To provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. To participate in the clinical training of pharmacists and foundation year trainee pharmacists if required.

To be responsible for the clinical screening/review of SACT prescriptions for designated patient groups, including clinical trial prescriptions and to clinically screen/ review in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

To give advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of drugs to patients, medical / nursing staff and other colleagues. To provide written information as necessary.

To follow local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.

To identify own training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. To undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by the Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration hospital pharmacy experience within oncology and/or haemato-oncology
• Financial awareness and drug budgets
• Providing medicines information and advice
• Screening/ reviewing prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
• Training or teaching pharmacy/nursing/medical staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Audit or research work.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and presentation skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire
• Networking amongst internal and external professional/organisation
• Able to work efficiently and use own initiative and have good time management
• Work within and always promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

• Project implementation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base in clinical hematology and haemato oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Quality clinical governance and risk assessment abilities
• Patient and customer focus
• Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates clinical governance

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.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

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working alongside the wider palliative care medical workforce, they will provide integrated expert care across hospital, community, and hospice settings, complementing the existing Community Specialist Palliative Care Nursing Team and contributing to a weekly multi-professional coordination meeting. The post holder will maintain clinical excellence through audit, quality improvement, research, and CPD, while developing strong working relationships across all sectors to ensure seamless end of life care. The post holder will support operational management, service development and people management for Specialist Palliative Care teams and is a part of the directorate triumvirate team and will be jointly accountable for developing the longer term strategic direction of the specialist palliative care service in partnership with the Clinical Director and Service manager; having delegated responsibility from the service manager for day to day operational management of service.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Considerable experience in end of life care and advanced care planning
• Basic Life support

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training Leadership development training

Professional Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Participation in annual appraisal
• Professional values / behaviours as per in GMC Good Medical Practice
• Consistent engagement with mandatory training

Desirable

• Recent multi-source feedback
• Evidence of reflection on own practice
• Logbook of clinical practice

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC and a Licence to Practise.
• Primary Medical Degree
• Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
• Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework. https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/defaul t/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialistgrade-generic-capabilities-framework- 2021.pdf
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of palliative care patients
• Ability to work autonomously within practice framework

Desirable

• Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
• Other postgraduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD

Teaching and CPD

Essential

• Experience of teaching/mentoring for different groups
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Desirable

• Recognition as clinical supervisor
• Formal teaching qualification

Quality Improvement

Essential

• Knowledge, interest and commitment to quality improvement
• Active engagement with clinical audit
• An awareness of current subspecialty developments, initiatives, and issues

Desirable

• Completion of audit or quality improvement project

Research

Essential

• Appreciation of the significance and use of research
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

• Publications and presentations
• Experience of research methodology, and how to critically analyse data
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their carer and relatives and with colleagues of all disciplines
• Understanding of leadership role and principles

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to motivate and develop

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

crewe

CW13AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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