Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• RN (Child Branch) or RSCN.
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and Post Registration
• Educated to degree level
• High Dependency Nursing Course

Desirable

• MSc level of study in Paediatric physical assessment or equivalent working experience

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• oLeadership qualities and positive approach to service.
• oAbility to work with and lead the multi-professional team
• oProven ability to work well under pressure
• oProven ability to delegate effectively
• oCompetent in the use of PCs - particularly Windows-based software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• oExcellent teaching and presentation skills, ability to adapt training to suit the subject and the audience
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oProven ability to persuade and influence others
• oEvidence of innovation in a previous post
• oAbility to analyse complex problems and propose realistic solutions
• oProven ability to achieve deadlines
• oEvidence of the ability to manage time effectively
• oUse of patient management systems
• oEvidence of advanced clinical decision-making skills, clinical assessment.

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post registration experience within the Paediatric setting
• oExperience of working within a community setting with complex needs children and young people
• oKnowledge and understanding of the Continuing care framework
• oEvidence of clinical management experience
• oTo be competent and experienced in tracheostomy
• oEvidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, children & families
• oExperience of interagency working
• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to implement the systems and processes in the new service.
• oEvidence of ability to influence evidence-based practice and be innovative.
• oEvidence of ability to provide clinical supervision and debriefs to junior staff.
• oTo be competent and experienced in ventilation and facial BIPAP
• oExperience of managing organizational change
• oExperience of managing professional change
• oEvidence of skills needed to develop a new strategy /service.
• oExperience of managing staff and resources
• oEvidence of skills needed to develop a new strategy /service.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Michael's Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

London

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists to provide a service to patients referred by nursing and medical staff for nutritional, swallowing and communication by:

Obtaining relevant information from medical notes, patient and hospital staff.

Reviewing stable patients and their nutritional, swallowing and communication needs, alongside support of senior colleagues as needed.Telephone contacts with patients relatives to obtain case histories.

Supporting Dietitians with enteral tube feeding discharges

Delivering pre planned SLT interventions to patients in the rehabilitation setting as directed by qualified SLT

Monitoring MUST score and food record charts, and encourage nursing staff to complete these.

Advising and educating patients where necessary on menu options and foods suitable for their dietary and textural needs.

Encouraging and assisting patients to choose and take appropriate snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements as per their diet recommendations.

Identifying patients food and drink preferences as necessary with regard to snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements, alongside their diet recommendations.

Liaising with Dietitians and SLTs regarding patients progress.

Recording information on electronic patient record

Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patients needs are met, including other therapists, medical staff, nursing staff and ward hosts/hostesses.

CATERING

To provide a link between the catering department and the dietetic and the SLT department through regular communication with catering staff including ward hosts/hostess and catering managers, and food and snack ordering.

To organise and negotiate appropriate diets or food choices for patients with catering staff as required.

TEACHING AND TRAINING

To provide pre-planned teaching sessions and presentations to members of the MDT on the impact of poor nutrition, swallowing and communication problems and to raise awareness of the importance of these in hospital.

To be involved in communication, swallowing, nutrition and hydration induction training for new staff.

Support the Dietitians and SLTs with student training.

COMMUNICATION

To communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and professional manner at all times.

To effectively communicate simplified nutrition, swallowing and communication information to hospital staff, patients, relatives and carers

To contribute to effective team working within multi-disciplinary teams.

To handover patient information to Dietetic or SLT colleagues at other Trusts and community teams as advised by qualified therapist, as well as writing and sending GP prescription letter requests.

To liaise with Dietetic or SLT Assistants at other Trusts (where relevant) to suggest development within the post and to seek peer support.

ADMINISTRATION

Attend regular supervision with managing Dietitian/Speech and Language Therapist, completing relevant paperwork, including competencies.

To keep accurate patient records at ward and department level in line with the Trust Record Keeping policy.

To assist the Dietitians and SLTs in the administrative and computing tasks not requiring their expertise, including making resources.

Assist the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists with data collection for audit/research projects.

To plan, manage and be able to prioritise workload with direct support.

Attend departmental meetings.

To participate in departmental projects as appropriate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

To ensure patient confidentiality, with the understanding information will be shared with lead therapists

To comply with all Royal Free London policies and procedures.

To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

To attend any mandatory training and induction courses as per RFH trust standards.

To report all clinical and non-clinical incidents or near misses promptly.

To report all complaints to the Dietetic and SLT leads and to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

To undertake any other duties suitable for the role as requested by the Dietetic and SLT leads.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade 5+ or equivalent including English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 - Nutrition or health and social care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Strong computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge or interest in nutrition, swallow and communication
• Previous role in a healthcare or caring environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working with a diverse range of people

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Effective written communication
• Effective written communication
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to reassure and motivate patients
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible as priorities may change quickly
• Able to maintain high standards of confidentiality

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Magnolia Unit

St. Michaels Primary Care Centre Pine Lodge, Gater Drive, Enfield, EN2 0JB

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

After several years of ever closer working, North Mid and Royal Free London are planning to come together as one organisation to enable them to go further and faster in improving services for patients and the health of the local community than they can achieve separately. The merger of North Mid into the RFL group is currently expected to take place on 1 January 2025, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• HCPC. Registered Physiotherapist.
• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Masters/level 7 modules, relevant postgraduate qualification, ongoing training with focus on Pain

Desirable

• Full masters with focus on pain
• Any relevant leadership and management training, e.g. process mapping and redesign; demand and capacity.
• Independent Prescriber

Previous Experience

Essential

• Substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal services, including GP direct access work and the management of complex and chronic conditions.
• Advanced knowledge of a wide range of MSK approaches to management of MSK pain conditions.
• Experience of delivering group work.
• Evidence of substantial organisational and supervisory experience.
• Experience in implementing evidence-based practice and or protocol development and Audit work
• Extensive experience of teaching and mentoring within MSK and wider physiotherapy field
• An excellent understanding of NHS processes and systems
• Postgraduate training or development in management and leadership skills

Desirable

• Involvement in research projects.
• Experience in teaching at regional level.
• Extensive experience of teaching to clinical staff outside Physiotherapy.
• Membership of specialist interest group

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to process manage and communicate highly complex information to colleagues and patients who may be emotional distressed or antagonistic.
• Advanced level of expertise in the management of complex pain problems and up to date clinical skills across a broad spectrum of approaches to the management of pain musculoskeletal problems, utilising advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, treatment and therapeutic handling skills.
• Advanced analytical and critical appraisal skills.
• Advanced skills to triage and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment.
• Able to carry out concurrent activities and work in an unpredictable working pattern
• Skills to facilitate strong cohesive team working and the ability to maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues across a range of professions in particular with medical colleagues.
• Competent IT skills.

Desirable

• Counselling skills
• Competent to order relevant investigations eg: MRI, XRay, Blood tests

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Understanding of own personal development and learning needs.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
• Able to manage stressful situations by always remaining calm and objective

Other Essential Factors

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of NHS systems of care, processes and relationships.
• Excellent working knowledge of NHS systems of care, processes and relationships
• To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care.

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet (Various sites)

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage the Multi-professional therapy and Physiotherapy input to the Acute Stroke Unit Service and Neuro-Outlier service at NMUH and alongside the NMUH Physiotherapy Manager for inpatients engage in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy and multidisciplinary research, audit and policy. You will also be responsible for the initiation and development of physiotherapy and multi-professional Acute Stroke practice within NMUH and across the Trust.

To engage in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the acute stroke/ neurology service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy/multidisciplinary research, audit and policy.

To be responsible for the initiation and development of physiotherapy and multi-professional Acute Stroke practice within ASU and the wider NMUH Trust.

To perform expert physiotherapy assessment and design management programmes for patients presenting with highly complex acute and chronic neurological and neuromuscular disease, performing the role to the highest degree of autonomy.

To act as a source of expertise on the physiotherapy management of neurological and neuromuscular disease, providing advice to consultant physicians, patients, carers, all grades of physiotherapists, other health care professionals, general practitioners, and social services.

To provide specialist support and advice to physiotherapy colleagues across the NCL sector regarding neuro-rehabilitative management as well as influencing national theory and practice through your involvement in research and other postgraduate work.

To initiate specialist practice, for example, outpatient clinics / spasticity management clinics, or interventions normally performed by medical personnel once appropriate protocols or training has been agreed.

To educate and train Senior and Junior grade physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians, Assistants, undergraduate and adaptation students, other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapy management of acute stroke patients.

As part of your extended role, you will be a non-medical prescriber for the Neuro rehabilitation service of the North Middlesex University Hospital. As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Acute Stroke and Neurology services, you will use advanced assessment skills, knowledge and complex decision-making processes to manage patients presenting with neuropathic pain and spasticity management.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• oRegistration with the Health Professions Council
• oUndertaking higher degree relevant to the area of practice.

Desirable

• oMember of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• oMember of relevant Clinical Interest Group.

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post registration experience, 2 years at band 7 level in Neurology including extensive Junior and band 6 rotations
• Evidence of dedicated clinical practice and professional development in the area of stroke care / neurology.
• Extensive experience of organising, writing and delivering in-service training programmes.
• Extensive experience of supervising Junior and non-qualified staff, including participation in personal development reviews.
• Experience of clinical governance initiatives

Desirable

• Experience across a range of NHS sectors e.g. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Community Services
• Experience of being involved in research

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across external organisations
• Skilled in leading, motivating and influencing a team of physiotherapists across grades as well as Consultants, service managers and the wider MDT
• Highly developed problem-solving skills for highly complex situations which may include clinical or organizational issues
• Highly developed clinical reasoning skills for complex neurology patients
• Able to assimilate and analyse complex information
• Highly skills ability and competency in using arrange of therapeutic skills including, but not limited to various manual handling techniques, exercise therapy, respiratory therapy and equipment (IPPB, cough assist), splinting and personal hygiene

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and Caring nature
• Motivated and able to motivate others
• Able to work efficiently under pressure

Others

Essential

• Willingness to work on any site as service requirements dictate.
• Dedication to staff development and the promotion and progression of the Physiotherapy profession
• Dedicated to holistic patient management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• RSA 2 or RSA 3 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience . RSA 2 or RSA 3 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
• Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
• Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
• Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems

Desirable

• Previous administrative and organisational experience

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patien
• Understanding patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of Cerner

Desirable

• Awareness of National and Trust pathway targets (such as 18 week RTT target)
• Ability to confidently interact and share knowledge with staff at all levels
• Proof of continuous learning and development
• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Ability to use databases

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Ability to maintain excellent communication channels and good customer services
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative to prioritise tasks
• Good interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner
• Proactive, forward-thinking, quick problem solving attitude

Others

Essential

• Team work and ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships within different teams and relevant administrative, clinical and management staff
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Reliability - good time keeping

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCST/CCT or equivalent in Neurology and on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview, or evidence of working towards specialist registration via CESR

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership and management experience
• Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge and participation of clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in providing high-quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work and lead teams in a pressurised clinical environment
• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

Edmoton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary stroke team and contribute to the provision of timely specialist review and management of patients presenting with cerebrovascular disease. Duties will include supporting acute stroke pathways, inpatient stroke care, and ambulatory stroke services across the Trust.

Applicants should have broad experience in Stroke Medicine and General Internal Medicine, together with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care. Experience in thrombolysis decision-making and thrombectomy

referral pathways would be desirable, depending on experience (There is potential to join Royal London Hospital HASU on call rota if candidate wishes to join)

The successful applicant will play a key role in delivering high-quality stroke care across the Trust and will contribute to the ongoing development of our stroke services.

The post-holder will provide consultant leadership for:

A 29-bedded Acute Stroke Unit

Daily consultant-led TIA assessment service

Stroke outpatient follow-up clinics

Multidisciplinary stroke care pathways

Teaching, training and supervision of junior medical staff

Clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities

Person Specification

Essenstial

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Experience of working in stroke medicine
• Evidence of leadership and management experience
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients Computer literate
• Higher post graduate qualification/degree

Essemtial

Essential

• oFull GMC registration with licence to practice CCST/CCT or equivalent in stroke medicine and GIM and on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview, or evidence of working towards specialist registration via CESR.

Desirable

• Higher post graduate qualification/degree

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

Upper Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We respect the rights of children and aim to provide a safe and healthy environment for them within the department.

We see children as children first, recognising their changing needs and abilities as they become older, rather than as a disease process or problem.

We encourage parents and children to be actively involved in the care provided.

We aim to work in partnership with the family and the general practitioner to provide as much care as possible at home.

We respect the individual racial, linguistic, religious, and cultural background of each child.

All members of the department aim to work in a multi-disciplinary way.

We aim to provide fast and effective communication with families and general practitioners via the telephone, patient information sheets, and very rapid discharge summaries.

We aim to provide a high standard of care, facilitated by the use of protocols and guidelines, which are continuously reviewed in clinical and audit meetings.

We aim for a situation where all members of staff are being trained, or are involved in training others, or both.

We aim for a climate of constant innovation underpinned by research and audit.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Holds full UK GMC registration and license to practice

Desirable

• A Postgraduate qualification such as DCH, MRCPCH, DCCH, or equivalent.
• APLS.EPLS, PALS, NLS.

Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understand of issues relating to diversity. Ability & willingness to engage with patients and staff from all ethnic and cultural groups.

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial experience working at a post foundation
• Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date.
• Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
• Understands the basic principles of research

Desirable

• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
• Previous NHS 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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

North middlesex Hospital

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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