Job description

Job responsibilities

To apply highly specialist OT clinical knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of women in the perinatal period. Applying an understanding of the effects of multiple, enduring and complex mental health needs on Occupational Performance within a parenting role.

To hold a caseload of women in the Perinatal period who have identified areas of difficulty in relation to function and Occupational Performance and to work collaboratively with Perinatal Practitioners, Psychology, Perinatal Social Workers, Support Workers, Nursery Nurse and Psychiatrists when required.

To conduct both single handed and joint high quality mental health assessments as required to identify mental health needs for people referred to the Perinatal Mental Health Service.

To ensure risks are effectively managed and interventions are effectively prioritised.

To ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy interventions, and agreed mental health and parent-infant interventions against clear aims.

To ensure care plans are developed in partnership with service users and that they reflect personal recovery goals focused on improving Occupational Performance. These should be strength-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.

To facilitate smooth transitions for service users between primary and secondary care services where required. Establishing links and working in collaboration with partner agencies in order to contribute and manage aspects of an individuals care plan.

Person Specification

Essential

HCPC Registration

OT BSc/MSc Degree

Car driver with full access to vehicle

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

At least 2 years post qualified

Safeguarding experience in both adult and children

Desirable

Experience of working in the community

Experience of Working with those with Mental Health needs

Experience of Working in Perinatal Mental Health Services

Experience of supervising OT students

Experience setting up and running OT groups

Person Specification

Qualifications & Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• OT BSc/MSc Degree

Skills & Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years post qualification experience.
• Safeguarding experience in both adult and children

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of Working with those with Mental Health needs
• Experience of Working in Perinatal Mental Health Services
• Experience of supervising OT students
• Experience setting up and running OT 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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll do

• Accurately label and dispense medicines from written and electronic prescriptions.
• Receive and check prescriptions, support reception and use the pharmacy computer systems.
• Help manage stock: order, receive, rotate and monitor expiry dates, assist with ward and departmental replenishment.
• Prepare pre-packed items and emergency drug boxes, support safe handling of controlled and specialist medicines.
• Support transport of medication between units and help coordinate supply with internal teams including oncology and manufacturing.
• Contribute to quality checks, tidy and efficient working areas, and assist in training pharmacy support staff.
• To support the pharmacy inpatient, oncology dispensaries and also the working in medicines management team to provide outstanding care to our patients

Who were looking for

• Someone with good oral and written communication, basic numeracy and literacy and confidence using computers.
• A reliable team player who can work under supervision, be able to follow formal procedures and prioritise tasks.
• An attentive person who can tell apart similar products, use initiative and ask for guidance when needed.
• Desirable: experience in a customer-focused role, stock control experience or recent hospital pharmacy exposure.

What we offer

• A collaborative, supportive team culture with flexible working
• Opportunities to learn across different pharmacy areas and the satisfaction of helping patients every day.
• NHS benefits including pension, annual leave and access to workplace development

If you want a purposeful, practical career where every shift matters, wed love to hear from you. Apply now with a CV and a few lines telling us why pharmacy interests you. You can start a career that puts patients first and builds real professional skills.

For additional information please see the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent to meet the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of numeracy and literacy at level 1.

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification/GCSE higher pass or above including maths, English and a science, or equivalent qualifications, or work experience that demonstrates comparable ability in a similar field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team work.
• Experience of Pharmacy or another customer focussed, caring field.
• Working with formal procedures.
• Compiling complex orders.
• Experience of stock control/handling.

Desirable

• Recent experience of hospital pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Counter Sales Qualification.
• Proactive attitude to ongoing training and assessment.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn to advance own skills and knowledge.
• Computer skills.
• Able to work flexibly and prioritise workload.
• Able to distinguish accurately between similar products.
• Able to use initiative whilst knowing when to refer.
• Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision.
• Safety and Security awareness.
• Able to work alone and/or flexibly in a team.
• Responsible and Professional behaviour.

Desirable

• Customer Care skills.
• Understanding of Stock control.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post Title -Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Pay Band - Band 4

Hours - 37.5

Location / Department - Therapies, Stroke/Neuro/Complex Care

Key Working Relationships -

Therapists and Line Managers in given speciality across the three sites, Therapies Management Team, Medical and Nursing Staff, other health care professionals and members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), support staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students, palliative care team, community equipment stores.

Risk Assessment -

This post involves frequent manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting sitting/standing, transferring, toileting, providing personal care, giving physical support during walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment/furniture. There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including repetitive techniques e.g. passive exercises, bed exercises, and an occasional requirement for intensive physical effort for several short periods throughout the day, including loading and unloading of equipment from transportation. The ability to safely use tools to adjust equipment is required. Close contact with patients frequently exposes the post holder to bodily fluids/infections e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit, and faeces. The above can be occasional and carried out within the acute hospital or within a patients home environment. The above requires the ability to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. The post holder may be required to lone work within the acute hospital or in patients home environments, e.g. the delivery and fitting of equipment (mobile phones are supplied when staff are working in the community).

There is frequent need for prolonged concentration and involvement in emotionally distressing situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death, and bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team members will be needed. Work pattern is often unpredictable with frequent interruptions/changes.

Job Purpose -

Working as part of the Therapy and wider MDT, Therapy Assistant Practitioners (TAP) use enhanced skills in a specialist area to provide direct high quality and effective therapeutic care and support to a defined group of patients. Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently (unsupervised) plan and deliver individual or group tasks where the understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out delegated tasks and plans is essential.

This role requires understanding of factual and theoretical knowledge of principles, policies, protocols, procedures, processes within a defined group of patients. Although work is guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, the post holder must be able to make judgements to plan activities assess, treat and progress/grade and adapt treatment of patients in line with competencies set and assessed by the Registered Therapist. This knowledge should be utilised to contribute to effective discharge planning as part of the MDT.

The post holder will also co-ordinate and assist with the training and management of other Therapy Support Workers, thus providing a quality and effective support service to the Therapy Team. They will contribute to service development and demonstrate personal development as well as being responsible for supervision of others and delegation of tasks to other non-registered staff.

The post holder will participate in the weekend service. The speciality being dependant on experience. This service may include the treatment of children.

Working hours will be dependent upon the service provided within each speciality, this may include 7-day working, working contracted hours within an extended daily pattern or participation in a relevant weekend /bank holiday rota.

Key Duties -

Detailed further in supporting information but in the following 8 domains -

Domain 1 - Formal Knowledge and Experience

Domain 2 - Supporting service users.

Domain 3 - Clinical, Technical and Scientific Roles and Responsibilities, Knowledge and Practice, Support, and Interventions.

Domain 4 - Communication and Information Management.

Domain 5 - Safe and Inclusive Environments.

Domain 6 - Research and Service Improvement.

Domain 7 - Leadership and Management.

Domain 8 - Personal and Professional Values and Behaviours.

WAHT Vision and Values -

The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment:

Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for.

help when we need it and making it easier for the people around us to share.

ideas and concerns

Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting.

and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others

Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness,

valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives.

To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people.

Standard Clauses -

The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

Competence

The post holder is responsible for limiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during his / her duties, then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.

Codes of conduct

All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff, and other Health Service business.

Records Management

All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel and administrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are considered public records, and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors to the Trust.

Infection Control

Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.

Non-Smoking Policy

The Trusts approach to smoking is in line with the governments on-going initiatives for an eventual smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.

A no smoking environment policy exists within all Trust premises including entrances and exits to hospital buildings and on other Trust property (with the exception of staff resident in staff residences, as these are the homes of staff). In June 2014, a ban was implanted which meant staff, contractors and volunteers were no longer permitted to smoke in any of the hospital grounds, including car parks.

Further to this, The Alexandra, Kidderminster and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals, have all become smoke free to all patients and visitors as of 17 June 2015. This means that, as well as staff, members of the public, patients and visitors are not allowed to smoke in any of the acute hospital grounds, including car parks.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

Children and vulnerable adults

You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children / young people / vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Evidence of enthusiasm and commitment to the role in Worcestershire
• Proactive in self development
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Compassionate
• Evidence of appropriate personal attributes e.g. responsible, reliable, flexible, well-organised, initiative
• Evidence of good team working
• Ability to problem solve

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of Basic aims and principles of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of managing/ prioritising own caseload/working independently
• Ability to work autonomously using own Knowledge/skills and initiative in complex situations, acknowledging role boundaries
• Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
• Evidence of thorough, relevant self-development/ CPD activity
• Completion of broad-based competencies in therapy related skills
• Evidence of patient handling skills
• Computer Literate eg. Microsoft word, PowerPoint, outlook

Desirable

• Evidence of activities involving leadership /management skills
• Understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues
• Previous experience of Electronic Patient records

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior Therapy Assistant/or equivalent working with different patient groups/conditions
• Experience of working in an acute/healthcare setting with direct patient contact
• Evidence of work using a wide range of Therapy related skills including grading, adaptation and progression of interventions
• Evidence of supporting other staff to develop

Desirable

• Experience of organising and/or providing training to others
• Experience of group working
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A*-C)
• National Care Certificate
• A foundation degree Health and Social care or equivalent level 5 qualification and A-Levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s) Or as a level 5 apprenticeship (e.g. Assistant practitioner apprenticeship) Or equivalent clinical experience/expertise within an AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at healthcare related course e.g. Dementia awareness, stroke specialist seating.
• A relevant further education qualification eg BTEC (Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Right to work in the UK/Valid Visa
• Ability to meet the physical, emotional and challenging demands of the role
• Able to meet the moving and handling requirements of the post
• Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days, extended daily hours pattern as required
• Able to contribute to the Therapy Weekend and Bank Holiday rota
• Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post - Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or alternative mode of transport)

Desirable

• Able and willing to commute between sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• Lead and develop a highquality, safe, effective and patientcentred clinical pharmacy service to General Medicine.
• Act as the named senior pharmacist for the speciality.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management for a small clinical pharmacy team, ensuring delivery against service priorities despite fluctuating workload and operational pressures.
• Work closely with the Pharmacist Team Lead and Clinical Services Lead to implement strategic objectives, workforce plans, service redesign and quality improvement.

Responsible for

• Day-to-day operational and clinical leadership of the General Medicine pharmacy team (rotational pharmacists and trainees)
• Delivery, quality, performance and ongoing development of the General Medicine clinical pharmacy service

Key Outcomes and Impact

• Safe, timely and effective medicines optimisation for complex acute medical patients.
• Resilient and well-led clinical pharmacy team capable of working under pressure while maintaining quality and staff wellbeing.
• Continuous service development aligned to Trust priorities, CQC standards and national guidance.
• Measurable improvement in medicines safety, clinical outcomes and financial stewardship.

For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description

Person Specification

Leadership & Management Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading or supervising pharmacists in a clinical environment.
• Experience of daytoday operational management, including workload prioritisation, rota planning or service coordination.
• Evidence of managing performance, supporting staff development and addressing challenges constructively.
• Ability to lead effectively in a highpressure, highworkload environment.

Desirable

• Formal linemanagement responsibility for clinical staff.
• Experience contributing to workforce planning, recruitment or service resilience planning.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of acute medical therapeutics.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and decisionmaking skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including influencing senior clinicians.
• Ability to analyse risk, make judgements under pressure and escalate appropriately.
• High level of professional credibility and autonomy in practice.

Desirable

• Experience using clinical information systems and data to inform service improvement.
• Experience supporting research or evaluation activity.

Service Development, Quality & Governance

Essential

• Evidence of leading or contributing to service development or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of audit, service evaluation or QI with demonstrable impact on patient care or safety.
• Experience developing or reviewing clinical guidelines, SOPs or pathways.
• Strong understanding of medicines governance, risk management and patient safety frameworks.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to influence service decisions.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to business cases or Trustwide strategic initiatives.
• Experience delivering medicines optimisation or costeffectiveness initiatives.

Education, Training & Professional Development

Essential

• Experience supporting the training and development of junior pharmacists.
• Ability to provide effective clinical supervision, feedback and coaching.
• Willingness to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes.

Desirable

• Experience as an educational supervisor, practice supervisor or assessor.
• Experience delivering education to multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm, BPharm or equivalent accredited pharmacy degree.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable experience at advanced practice level.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber.
• RPS Faculty membership or portfolio submission in progress.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in leadership, education or service improvement.

Experience

Essential

• Significant postregistration experience delivering clinical pharmacy services in an acute hospital setting.
• Substantial experience within General Medicine or acute medical specialties.
• Experience managing complex patients with polypharmacy, highrisk medicines and comorbidities.
• Demonstrated ability to practise at an advanced clinical decisionmaking level with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Experience across multiple medical subspecialties.
• Experience contributing to medicines optimisation across care transitions (admission, transfer, discharge).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

While working as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within the ED team you will provide care to a range of patients within your scope of practice. To contribute to the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post holder will be required to take charge of specific areas of the department or as a whole and assist with the smooth running of the department whilst being supported by the band 7 team and professional development training team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse PIN

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience in the Emergency Department as a band 5.
• Extended clinical skills relevant to the Emergency Department nursing.
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards within 18 months of commencement of post.
• Understanding of policies and legislation relevant to the ED.

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Advance life support trained.
• Trauma Course.
• Experience of managing a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full Job description see supporting documents.

As a Band 6 Radiographer at WAHT there is an expectation that you will use your experience and knowledge to support both staff and service users where appropriate. This also includes any modality Leads and site leads.

As such you will be expected to:

Maintain Clinical skills

Support the department in delivering continuous high quality care.

The post holder will be expected to have developed substantial postgraduate knowledge. Be able to take day-to-day responsibility when necessary for the area in which they are working.

The post holder will provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff.

Support the effective management and leadership of required services which will include organising workload, staffing and stock control.

Ensure operational standards are met to maintain effective service delivery.

Demonstrate effective communication with all staff including site / modality leads.

Support in the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care.

Contribute towards service development and undertake clinical audit activity within specialist services as required.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise supporting in the delivery of complex imaging techniques.

A Band 6 radiographer is regarded as a senior clinical member of staff and as such will fulfil the requirements of their role within the imaging team by demonstrating specialist knowledge and expertise and by having responsibility within their given area. The Radiographer will be able to recognise limitations in which they should consult their senior.

To ensure that patients are professionally cared for during the examination and their time in the department

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Clinical and Service Provision

To work independently as a Radiographer to a high professional standard and performing a wide variety of examinations within protocol, ensuring patient safety and providing assistance and guidance to qualified and unqualified staff in order to maintain these standards.

Effectively liaise with multi-disciplinary colleagues, patient and carers as required.

Triage referrals from a variety of sources/manage clinical priorities according to agreed protocols, working practices and KPIs.

Work autonomously to the standard set by the Directorate delivering individualised direct patient care.

Can work within a team and where required lead a small speciality team in order to deliver effective direct patient care, managing workflow and prioritising patients.

• Maintain up to date clinical competence and the highest professional standards.
• Practice within a risk benefit framework, having regard to the Biological effects of Radiation and IRMER Legislation where appropriate.

Ensure adherence to the pause and check and where required ensure that all generated images are appropriately and correctly labelled in line with trust requirements,

Where appropriate escalate image findings and where necessary carry out additional or adaptation of imaging.

Where there is a requirement, supply administer medicines within the legal framework and associated PGD.

Provide a seamless high quality service from referral through to justification, authorisation, imaging and intervention.

Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for the patient to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions related to their examination, intervention and management.

Escalate any concerns via the radiographic / professional structure as required.

To ensure the agreed quality standards for imaging services are met in accordance with local and national KPIs as required.

Report and raise concerns related to safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required, being conversant with trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental capacity and consideration of deprivation of liberty and the application of the principles of PREVENT(counter terrorism awareness)

Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between health care professionals.

Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained with accurate complete and up to date information regarding patient care and are kept in accordance with trust and directorate standards and processes.

Support the quality and standards of care provided by the team in clinical areas. Escalate any concerns to the appropriate line manager.

To work within the HCPC standards of proficiency for Radiographers and standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Where required participate in rosters that incorporate extended 7 day working and work on different sites in accordance with service needs.

Ensure that all equipment belonging to, and within radiology is operating safely. Report and stop the use of equipment where there is any risk to the patent, staff or itself.

Report and defects malfunctions or faults to the appropriate manufacturer. Record all actions taken with respect to such equipment and notify your line manager or site lead of actions taken.

Ensure the maintenance of safe, clean and tidy working environments, particularly the adherence of infection control procedures and promote and ensure the same among all staff.

Expected to participate in role expansion where required.

Demonstrate a flexible approach towards the hours and days of work, will participate in work and duties as required relevant to both the directorate and wider hospital.

To participate in any out of hours rota already established or established in the future.

Can where required undertake venepuncture and IV cannulation for administration of contrast media, IV flush and other maned medicines pertinent to departmental examination protocols in accordance with relevant PGD To deputise in the absence of the modality lead/deputy

Take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients and others. To report any accidents/incidents to a senior member of staff and on the datix system

To play an active role in clinical governance and demonstrate through everyday practice.

Be a RPS (with training) as required.

Professional Leadership

Support on the implementation and training of new techniques and equipment whilst ensuring that consistent competencies are achieved, signed off and documented in the appropriate way.

Support where required to ensure appropriate staffing of an area, liaising with other areas of the department to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained. To support with organising cover for both in and out of hours shifts i.e. when unavoidable absence occurs at short notice etc,,,

To escalate issues arising that impacts on service delivery to the modality leads and service managers.

To support with risk assessments associated with service provision or changes in practice.

Where relevant, observe and ensure adherence to IRR and IRMER in accordance with trust policies, procedures and local rules.

Where appropriate ensure the radiation safety of all individuals, in relevant working environments in accordance with the current IRR

When entitled to do so by the employer, undertake practitioner and operator roles within current IRMER and all amendments as appropriate to professional practice.

Promote team working, build rapport and collaborative working practices with multi-disciplinary teams. Liaise with inter hospital departments and personnel across organisational and professional groups. Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with other disciplines and organisations.

Act as a clinical role model demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and provide support and advice to other staff when necessary.

Participate in supporting staff on induction and training with regards to competency sign off.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or degree accepted for registration with the HCPC State registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• SOR IV injection certificate of competence
• Relevant post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years comprehensive MRI experience
• Experience of out of hours working
• Demonstrate experience in performing Quality Assurance
• Demonstrate experience in organising self and others, taking initiative and working without supervision
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement
• Experience in working in NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience and awareness of change within Radiology and new developments within MRI
• Experience in more specialist MRI imaging e.g. Cardiac MRI

Knowlege

Essential

• To understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of MHRA guidelines pertaining to MRI.

Desirable

• Good awareness of current National NHS priorities
• Good awareness of GIRFT / NICE guidelines relevant to MRI

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• POM certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of SOCAP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit

Other

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
• Experience of delivering health education

Desirable

• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue

275 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow

South Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• oExperience of service development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of CoP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• oIT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

Desirable

• Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Key Attributes

Essential

• Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits.
• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements
• Car Driver with access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• oExperience of service development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of CoP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• oIT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

Desirable

• Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Key Attributes

Essential

• Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits.
• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements
• Car Driver with access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.

To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services

To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care

To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines

To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers

To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine

To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and out patients)

To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate

To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality

To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Stroke or Neuro care.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team and multi-agencies to provide specialised nursing services.
• Experience and training of staff.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery skills.
• Ability to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to make decisions on whether to order investigations and select correct referral pathway.
• IT literate in the use of Word, use of email, Excel.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information including condition related information concerning patients.
• Be confident and competent in providing specialist advice concerning the care or treatment of speciality group of patients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of MDT and autonomously.
• Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues and research in neurology.
• Demonstrates strong clinical, professional and leadership skills.
• Experience of completing audits and managing change in relation to the results.
• Will undertake research and development within the role with some clinical trials.
• There is frequent requirement for moderate physical effort for several long periods during a shift.

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical audit and research.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment or decision making and delivery skills.
• Experience of autonomous working in clinic.
• Experience in teaching.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to meet needs of post.
• Dexterity and accuracy is required to be able to administer and draw up medications.

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration.
• Level 6 Degree in adult Nursing.
• Health Assessment qualification.
• Nurse prescriber qualification.
• Neurology training/ modules at level 6 or 7.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification or be willing to work towards.
• Msc degree or willingness to study at this level.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward / department 3
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the ward / department on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patient’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate • To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and treatment delivered.
• To act as a mentor to junior staff members, responsible for orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses in conjunction with the departmental manager and relevant practice education team.
• To act as a preceptor, responsible for completing competency documents for junior staff within agreed timeframes .
• To act as a practice supervisor and practice assessor to nursing students undertaking further education as requested and required. Ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills.
• To contribute to the wider educational activities within the directorate – ensuring attendance at and contributing to the delivery of educational activities within the directorate • To promote and encourage the application of research and evidence based practice.
• To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate.
• To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised appropriately 4 .
• To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the ward manager to keep within agreed resources • To assist with the ongoing organisation of the ward / department, co-ordinating activities of the clinical area.
• To liaise with the MDT, Bed managers and site managers to ensure optimal bed usage at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge if patients.
• To act as a team leader to an identified group of staff, monitoring and documenting the development of their clinical skills .
• To develop own skills in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance manager as determined by the line manager.
• To actively support the process of patient safety and quality – ensuring incidents are reported appropriately and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff .
• To make a positive contribution to service development affecting the clinical area and positively influence others to adapt to change .
• To actively promote patient experience, assisting in resolving (informal) complaints and supporting the ward / departmental manager to investigate formal complaint.
• To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence.
• To keep up to date with NMC, Trust and directorate values and adhere to these at all times.
• To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team operating in the directorate .
• To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational needs and clinical training needs in conjunction with the ward / department manager .
• Participate in own individual performance review and after suitable training to be responsible for undertaking for own team of staff.
• To ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain revalidation requirements and ensure own mandatory training certificates are current.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
• Evidence of continued professional studies related to area of speciality
• Teaching qualification such as practice assessor or mentorship

Desirable

• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
• Leadership courses
• Minimum standard ILS competent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate clinical expertise relevant to area
• Demonstrate interest and commitment to the professional development of others
• Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and self
• Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment
• Awareness and understanding of current health issues and in particular demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS long term plan and other recent initiatives

Desirable

• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
• An understanding of HR processes and issues pertaining to staff management
• An understanding of nursing issues in relation to finance 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.

To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services

To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care

To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines

To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers

To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine

To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and out patients)

To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate

To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality

To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Diploma
• Evidence of post-registration Neurology related study

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Neurology
• Neurology modules

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Neurological care
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience and training of staff

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.

To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services

To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care

To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines

To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers

To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine

To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and out patients)

To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate

To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality

To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Diploma
• Evidence of post-registration Neurology related study

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Neurology
• Neurology modules

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Neurological care
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience and training of staff

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent level of skills and knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve shared goals, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues as needed
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy with the ability to extract and identify relevant clinical data
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills at level 1

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative systems and procedures in an office setting

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Ongoing evidence of sell directed learning and personal study

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare/ Anatomy Physiology/Medical Terminology

Other

Desirable

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service as required
• Ability to work across screening programmes 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

Public Health Wales

Address

Breast Test Wales

Alexandra Road

Swansea

SA1 5DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in an area of podiatry Experience

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of RCoP and HCPC codes of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload o
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

Desirable

• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Other

Essential

• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements.
• Ability to cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and allay anxieties

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Evidence or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development
• Post graduate courses/ education in Biomechanics / MSK (Cert or Diploma to M level accreditation)

Desirable

• Evidence of Study in area of Specialist interest

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload, neurology, rheumatology, orthopaedic or sports medicine caseload
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / musculoskeletal pathology types / the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Desirable

• Evidence of Teaching

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of RCOP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment
• In depth / extended knowledge in the management of Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
• A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its implications in care provision
• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery

Desirable

• Intermediate to Advanced IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Packages

Other

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

Alexander Avenue

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To be fully involved in the development of costing and pricing models as the Trust moves into a demanding environment together with support for the realisation of benefits and clinical efficiencies from new capital projects and other areas.

To be responsible for ensuring that all specialty SLAs are signed off in accordance with Trust policy and that all recharges both inward and outward are robustly managed.

To be responsible for the setting of the specialty Budgets in consultation with the FBP and Budget Holders.

To be fully involved in financial planning including the identifying cost pressures and opportunities to reallocate budgets alongside the specialty General Managers. To ensure that income opportunities are maximised.

To develop, with the specialty clinical and operational managers, Patient, Quality and Productivity (PQP) initiatives and to be responsible for monitoring performance and delivery against these programmes.

To provide expert and specialist knowledge and be responsible for the continued implementation and development of the Trust Payment by Results (PbR) and Agenda for Change (AfC) policies and any other DOH initiatives.

Assist with the development and implementation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) and Patient Level Costing (PLiCs) within the division.

To be responsible for ensuring that the Specialty are educated and informed as to the potential income consequences of activity plans and that outcomes are communicated as appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist the Finance Business Partners in the provision of a complete professional financial service to each division, including preparation of consolidated financial monthly performance reports, forecasts, analysing trends and variances in accordance with the Trust monthly financial timetable.

• To be responsible for the maintenance of strong financial controls in the allocated Specialty in line with Trust SFI for both expenditure and WTE. To provide training and guidance to Budget Holders in budgetary management and the maintenance of the Trust Budget Management Policy and SFI and SO compliance. To advise on best practice for procurement to ensure efficiency. To include responsibility for the specialty budget management training.

• To ensure that all specialty income sources are identified and income agreements for SLA’s salary recharges etc are signed off in accordance with Trust policy and timetables.

• To support the Finance Business Partners in applying the costing and pricing system to SLA’s, financial appraisal and business planning and be responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the specialty costing and pricing systems.

• To be responsible for the development and implementation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) within the Specialty, in consultation with the Finance Business Partners and the Trust’s Income & Commissioning Team.

• To have responsibility to undertake periodic reviews of the financial controls within the Directorate and prepare reports and risk assessments based on information gathered.

• To meet regularly with specialty Budget Holders and to provide information and analysis to them. In addition to support the communication of information between them and the specialty management accountants and other departments within Finance.

• To be responsible for the financial planning and implementation to achieve the objectives in the Trust and specialty Annual Plan and to take responsibility for specific projects e.g. business cases for benefits realisation and budget setting for the Specialty. To be responsible for the financial planning to identify the specialty efficiency initiatives and to agree this framework with the specialty Boards. To ensure timely monitoring and reporting for these programmes against the agreed plan.

• To be responsible for the financial planning to enable the Specialty to implement major capital developments and realising benefits arising from these investments and the planning and costing for the specialty capital bids. To prepare costing models and business cases for proposed developments and projects within the agreed timetable.

• To take overall responsibility for providing a full financial advice service to a department of the specialty.

• To support the Finance Business Partners in financial training and accreditation of Budget Holders in line with Trust approved policy.

• To prepare costing models for proposed developments and projects applications within the agreed timetable.

• To resolve queries from Finance, Budget Holders and other Internal and External staff regarding financial management matters with minimal supervision.

• To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act with regard to the confidentiality of personal information and patient confidentiality.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in light of changing circumstances.

The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different locations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Part qualified (intermediate \ finalist) CCAB (Consultancy Committee of Accountancy Bodies) Qualification or CIMA with up to date membership or actively studying towards a professional qualification
• Educated to Degree Level (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Experience at a mid-level of NHS finance
• Experience of working within an Acute Hospital Trust

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking and implementing change
• Experience of leading and working in a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Kao Park

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure implementation of evidence-based practice and national critical care standards

• Lead the translation of current evidence, national guidelines, and best practice recommendations into clinical care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with national critical care standards, professional frameworks, and local policies.
• Promote the use of research findings and quality improvement methodologies to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitor adherence to clinical protocols and ensure care is delivered consistently across the service.
• Champion innovation and encourage staff participation in evidence-based practice initiatives.

Lead management of complex and deteriorating patients

• Support clinical teams in the assessment, management, and escalation of critically ill patients with complex needs.
• Ensure timely intervention and effective multidisciplinary collaboration during clinical emergencies.
• Provide expert clinical input for patients requiring advanced organ support and specialist interventions.
• Facilitate decision-making regarding patient admission, transfer, escalation, and end-of-life care.
• Support staff in managing ethical, legal, and professional issues associated with critical care delivery.

Promote patient safety initiatives and learning from incidents

• Lead the development and implementation of patient safety strategies within the unit.
• Foster a culture of openness and learning where incidents, near misses, and concerns are reported and addressed effectively.
• Analyse patient safety data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure dissemination of lessons learned from incidents and implementation of preventive actions.
• Support the development of human factors awareness and safety-focused behaviours amongst staff.

Lead mortality reviews, quality improvement programmes, and implementation of recommendations

• Coordinate and contribute to mortality reviews and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Lead quality improvement projects designed to enhance patient safety, experience, and outcomes.
• Analyse clinical outcomes and benchmark performance against national standards.
• Develop and implement action plans arising from audits, reviews, and quality assessments.
• Monitor progress against improvement objectives and report outcomes to senior management and governance groups.

Maintain oversight of patient flow, capacity management and escalation processes

• Ensure effective management of critical care capacity and patient throughput.
• Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer decisions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor bed occupancy, staffing levels, and patient acuity to ensure safe service delivery.
• Escalate capacity pressures and operational risks appropriately through Trust escalation processes.
• Work closely with site management teams to optimise patient flow across the organisation.

Operational Management

Lead the day-to-day operational management of the Critical Care Unit

• Provide overall operational leadership for the unit ensuring safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.
• Coordinate workforce, equipment, and clinical resources to meet service demands.
• Ensure operational objectives and performance targets are achieved.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Support service resilience through effective contingency and business continuity planning.

Full JD attached to vacancy.

This is an outline job description designed to give an overview of the responsibilities of the post. The post holder will be expected to be flexible to respond to change and organisational need. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the Trust as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
• Completion of 60 credit critical care course
• Completion of Step 1, 2 and 3 critical care competencies
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Completion of Step 4 critical care competency
• Leadership and mentorship courses

Desirable

• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan care and evaluate care for a variety of patients
• Recent post registration experience within a similar clinical setting
• Experience within critical care setting

Desirable

• Previous experience working in acute ward setting
• Experience of supervising others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Apply clinical criteria to the management of our DMARD and Biologic patients.
• Responsible for booking of DMARD and Biologic patients requiring clinician review or infusions.
• Oversee the end to end pathway, using the system to inform, for our patients on DMARDs and Biologics.
• Use Alex Health as required to progress pathways for patients including creating encounters.
• To work with the wider clinical team to progress prescriptions and medication for patients.
• Complete, where required, weight and BP checks for the patients as part of their clinical pathway.
• Named contact point, liaising with patients and relatives, as well as medical representatives, GPs/other hospitals, nursing staff, Rheumatology team and support services to ensure that appointments are appropriately planned and managed. This can be face-to-face in clinics or over the telephone.
• To provide advice to patients in matters relating to their appointments, and with regard to their position on the waiting list.
• To deal with enquiries from all service users in a helpful, courteous and diplomatic manner.
• To ensure a high standard of Customer Service is provided at all times in relation to booking complex appointments with patients.
• Required to identify, resolve and pre-empt any situation that may result in a breach of access targets. Regularly analyze waiting list information to ensure compliance within national waiting time standards.
• To ensure all patient admission information is recorded on Alex Health / DAWN and CRIS in a timely manner so the same information is reflected on systems simultaneously.
• To work with all relevant members of Multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all available re lists/ clinics are utilized to maximum potential, including replacing short-notice cancellations and identification of vacant sessions that may be used by alternative Doctors/ Pharmacists, Clinical Nurse Specialists as required.
• Analysis of information regarding waiting lists and identify requirement for additional capacity and flag to relevant operational team / Chief Pharmacist/ CNS for Rheumatology in a timely manner to ensure that patients are treated within Access Policy and government waiting time standards.
• Responsible for ensuring information regarding patients' special needs and/or co morbidities are documented and communicated to relevant wards/departments i.e. Transport or stretcher patient.
• To communicate all changes to relevant personnel.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has achieved the Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent level of knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Has completed a minimum of two years as a Health Care Assistant
• Experience of working with patients and providing information regarding their appointments or treatment plan

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology appropriate to Rheumatology
• Experience of working with DAWN

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

The post is suited to a motivated registered nurse with at least two years post registration experience who is interested in developing or applying their research delivery skills in a dynamic NHS environment. Current or previous research experience and GCP training is desirable, although the successful candidate will be supported to develop the knowledge and confidence required to deliver research safely and effectively.

The role contributes to the wider organisation by helping to embed research as part of everyday clinical practice and supporting PAHT's ambition to improve patient outcomes, experience and access to innovative care. By delivering clinical research studies efficiently and to a high standard, the post supports Trust wide research performance, strengthens relationships with clinical specialties and external partners, and contributes to the Trust's reputation as an organisation that actively supports research, innovation and continuous improvement. The post also supports organisational sustainability by contributing to research activity, income generation, workforce development and the delivery of high quality, evidence based care across services.

The successful candidate will demonstrate PAHT's values of Patient at Heart, Everyday Excellence and Creative Collaboration by placing patients and carers at the centre of research delivery, maintaining high standards of clinical and research practice, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to safe, ethical and high quality clinical research.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of clinical trials and research studies across PAHT
• Screening, recruitment and supporting the informed consent process
• Participant care, safety and experience
• Study visit coordination and performing protocol specific assessments
• Completion of source documentation, case report forms and audit ready records
• Safety reporting for adverse events and serious adverse events
• Collaborative working with PI's, clinical teams, trial Sponsors and external partners
• Contributing to recruitment targets and NIHR study set-up and delivery metrics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a Trust-wide role requiring flexibility to support research activity across multiple specialties and hospital sites. The post holder will work within the East of England Regional Research Delivery Network (EoE RRDN), which forms part of the NIHR Research Delivery Network and supports the delivery of health and care research across England. The role involves assessing and managing patients participating in clinical studies, recruiting and educating participants, monitoring their progress, collecting accurate data, and working closely with research teams and multidisciplinary colleagues. The post holder is expected to maintain a thorough understanding of study protocols and ensure compliance with local, national and international research regulations.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will identify eligible patients for research studies using study-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and will manage an individual caseload of research participants. The role includes attending multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical sessions to support screening and recruitment activities while providing specialist research advice to clinical colleagues. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records and undertake both routine and protocol-specific assessments, including venepuncture, ECGs, vital signs monitoring, drug administration and other study-related procedures. Responsibilities also include reporting adverse events within required timelines, coordinating the day-to-day care of research participants, managing study data in accordance with approved protocols, and acting as a key point of contact for patients throughout their participation in research.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will identify eligible patients for research studies using study-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and will manage an individual caseload of research participants. The role includes attending multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical sessions to support screening and recruitment activities while providing specialist research advice to clinical colleagues. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records and undertake both routine and protocol-specific assessments, including venepuncture, ECGs, vital signs monitoring, drug administration and other study-related procedures. Responsibilities also include reporting adverse events within required timelines, coordinating the day-to-day care of research participants, managing study data in accordance with approved protocols, and acting as a key point of contact for patients throughout their participation in research.

The post holder will contribute to the management and delivery of the local clinical research portfolio, ensuring that all studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and research governance requirements. They will support the informed consent process by providing clear and comprehensive information to potential participants, enabling them to make informed decisions about research participation. The role involves working closely with sponsors, Clinical Research Associates, monitors and other stakeholders, providing study progress information as required. Responsibilities include maintaining Trial Master Files, managing study documentation, identifying and addressing recruitment challenges, supporting colleagues during periods of absence, completing feasibility assessments and expressions of interest, contributing to resource planning, maintaining accurate recruitment data and ensuring completed studies are archived appropriately in accordance with local requirements.

The Clinical Trials Research Nurse must ensure that study-specific systems and technology are suitable for local use and that all equipment required for research activity is appropriately calibrated and complies with study and local standards. The post holder is responsible for completing all relevant training before using any study-specific technology or equipment.

The post holder will work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and the NMC Code, maintaining high standards of patient care and safety at all times. They will contribute to the continuous improvement of services across the Trust, uphold patient confidentiality, and ensure that patient and public feedback is appropriately sought, escalated and acted upon. The role also includes supporting complaints processes in accordance with Trust policy.

The role requires effective use of information technology and standard office equipment, alongside a high level of accuracy in documentation and data management. The post holder must be able to travel between Trust sites and may occasionally undertake home visits where required by study protocols. The position demands sustained concentration, the ability to manage competing priorities and resilience in responding to interruptions and changing workloads.

The post holder will regularly encounter situations requiring tact, diplomacy and emotional resilience. They must be able to respond professionally and sensitively to complex or emotionally demanding circumstances that may arise during the course of their duties.

* Post may close is maximum candidates reached *

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post holder will be a level 1 registered nurse
• Maintain professional development keeping up to date with current
• practice and NMC Revalidation requirements

Desirable

• The post holder will have a post graduate degree/masters or equivalent
• experience
• The post holder will have GCP training

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post qualification/registration experience

Desirable

• Current/previous research 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Fixed term end date 23/07/2027.

Job overview

To support patients during ultrasound examinations, and to assist the other imaging

assistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patient’s needs come first. To book patients for ultrasound examinations into the relevant ultrasound room diaries as required and to provide training into how to do this for junior RDAs. This is a rotational role through obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound.

• Post will close early if max numbers reached.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols
• To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation
• To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times
• To work as part of a team
• To work with minimal supervision
• To support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs
• To plan and prioritise own workload
• To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within contracted hours
• To be pro-active in own self-development
• To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination
• To attend all mandatory training
• To report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policy
• To care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements
• To develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements prior and during examinations
• Ensure all rooms are cleaned and stocked 7-days a week.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To check stock levels as part of the departmental weekly stock checks, document this and report low stock levels to the relevant senior manager
• To communicate with a broad range of patients prior to examination. This may include patients whose first language is not English or those who have difficulty understanding due to their medical condition
• To be able to deal with many, often conflicting, demands on attention at the same time, while remaining focused on current task
• To understand and comply with legislative obligation, including Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, local radiation rules, departmental and Trust policies
• To carry out other duties as requested by any member of the senior management team
• To undergo an annual performance appraisal and review, whereby future objectives are identified and actioned
• To always present a professional front while on duty and be an ambassador for the profession and the department
• Coordinate the arrival and departure of patients to and from the relevant departments
• To assist in the manual handling of patients moving to and from the scanning rooms, in line with trust manual handling policies
• To train and mentor junior staff.
• To be able to prepare the ultrasound room and equipment for all various types of ultrasound scans, ensuring all equipment is cleaned appropriately between each patient.
• To act as a chaperone for patients as required.
• To organise inpatient scans according to staff skill mix/availability
• To aid in the personal care of patients
• To aid Sonographers and Radiologists in Ultrasound guided injection lists
• To liaise with patient transport
• To support staff in emergency situations
• Empathetic support required when assisting patients with unexpected scan findings, particularly in the obstetric department. Approaching the sonographer or line manager is encouraged if any emotional support is needed after distressing situations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent experience
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• The Care Certificate
• The Higher Development Award

Experience

Essential

• Experience with difficult and challenging situations
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Experience working in ultrasound
• Experience with mentoring and training
• Experience with mentoring and training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

This role is a full-time role that involves chaperoning patients within the Breast Unit. The role also involves supporting clinicians undertaking breast biopsies and procedures so would suit someone who has had experience as breast clinical assistant. However we are happy to train the right individual. The key attributes for the role are compassion, excellent communication and team working.

Main duties of the job

• To plan and organise the daily workload within a specialised area in consultation with Radiologists and Radiographers. • Liaising with doctors requesting urgent examinations and communicating this information to Radiologists in a timely and accurate way. • Collecting patients from the Breast Unit Waiting Room • Preparing the patients for examination – asking them to undress and assisting them with this if necessary, explaining the procedures, answering questions. This requires detailed knowledge of the procedures being undertaken. • Caring for patients within the Breast Unit in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements. • Entering data onto the Breast Unit Information System (CRIS). • Updating CRIS with post-examination details. • Safe disposal of clinical waste, including safe disposal of sharps. • Safe handling of body fluids – this requires awareness and compliance with infection control methods and protocols for cleaning blood, urine etc.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Prepare the examination room at the beginning of each list, ensuring linen is clean and the room is tidy and fit for purpose. Ensure all documentation is present and correct prior to the list beginning. Use CRIS and Patient Administration System (PAS) to construct the daily work list. Ensure examination rooms are fully stocked of consumable items and replenish as necessary. Report / order when supplies of consumables are low. Ensure examination room is kept tidy between patients, changing paper on examination tables. Ensure a sufficient supply of examination gowns is available for patients to change into. Working closely with the appointments team to ensure all sessions are used optimally. Keep patients informed before, during and after examination, including how and where to get the results from the examination.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE C or Level 2 for Maths and English

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital

Epping

Essex

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

The Band 6 Children's Hospital at Home (HaH) Nurse will provide high-quality, child-centred nursing care to children and young people within their own homes and community settings as an alternative to hospital admission or to facilitate early supported discharge.

The post holder will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for children with acute and chronic health conditions. They will act as a clinical leader, supporting junior staff and students, promoting evidence-based practice, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care.

The role requires excellent clinical assessment skills, sound decision-making abilities, and the capacity to work independently while maintaining strong links with acute paediatric services, primary care, and community partners.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist nursing care to children and young people in their homes, schools, and community settings.
• Undertake holistic assessments, formulate care plans, and evaluate outcomes in partnership with children, young people, and families.
• Provide acute assessment and monitoring of children referred to the Hospital at Home service.
• Safely administer medications, including intravenous therapies where appropriately trained.
• Support the management of acute childhood illnesses in accordance with agreed pathways and clinical guidelines.
• Identify signs of clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Facilitate early supported discharge from inpatient wards and the Children's Emergency Department.
• Support admission avoidance initiatives through enhanced community-based care.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

• Participate in safeguarding children processes and contribute to child protection assessments where required.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care to children and young people in their homes, schools, and community settings.
• Undertake holistic assessments, formulate care plans, and evaluate outcomes in partnership with children, young people, and families.
• Provide acute assessment and monitoring of children referred to the Hospital at Home service.
• Safely administer medications, including intravenous therapies where appropriately trained.
• Support the management of acute childhood illnesses in accordance with agreed pathways and clinical guidelines.
• Identify signs of clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Facilitate early supported discharge from inpatient wards and the Children's Emergency Department.
• Support admission avoidance initiatives through enhanced community-based care.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

• Participate in safeguarding children processes and contribute to child protection assessments where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Childrens Nurse
• Mentorship/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within acute paediatric nursing
• Experience of caring for children with acute and long-term conditions
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Child Death Review (CDR) Team as the Deputy Team Lead, with the post commencing in January 2027. This vacancy arises following the planned retirement of the Deputy Lead.

We are looking for someone who brings dedication, curiosity, and strong leadership to support the team lead to drive highquality, compassionate Child Death Reviews.

The deputy team lead will act in collaboration with Child Death Review (CDR) Team members to fulfil this role across the Integrated Care Boards (ICB’s) of Southend, Essex and Thurrock supporting the lead for the implementation, co-ordination and management of all child death reviews in accordance with Government legislation, Local Safeguarding Children’s Board Policies and SET CDR Procedures.

Please note that this role requires regular travel across Southend, Essex and Thurrock and attendance at the base site. This is not a remote-working position.

Main duties of the job

In the managerial role you will support and deputise for the CDR Team Lead (Health).

• To ensure that multi-agency and strategic partners are engaged at all levels.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that the SET CDR service provides high quality reports and data returns.
• You will quality assure the delivery the dissemination of learning from CDOPs and measuring impact on practice across the partnership collaborating with professionals to inform and change practice.
• You will be highly skilled in providing constructive challenge and support to partner agencies by critically reviewing deaths.
• Ensure organisational compliance (working with the CDR Team Lead and Designated Dr for CDR in the relevant areas) facilitating the on-going development of an appropriately skilled team whilst providing clinical leadership and support.
• Lead in the co-ordination and management of Child Death reviews across the county in line with Government legislation and Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and to contribute to the joint agency response processes.
• To collaborate with Designated and Named Professionals across SET to ensure that there is a consistent and co-ordinated approach to child death review practice across the health economy.
• Ensure CDR procedures are in place by rota cover so that requests for a joint agency response will be met within 24 hours by the provision of an available Practitioner for 58 hours per week.
• Advanced training provision for all members of the workforce who are affected by the process. To provide expert up to date advice, training and supervision to appropriate professionals working with children on issues relating to child death review practice.
• The post holder will have an understanding of childcare legislation, information sharing, information governance, confidentiality and consent, and be able to give advice to others on these.
• Promote and facilitate good partnership working with all agencies enabling effective outcomes for children and young people; ensure multi-agency engagement across SET, monitoring and negotiating with partners and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that performance data and supporting evidence for reporting frameworks is maintained.
• Advise the ICB’s where changes in policy and practice are indicated to promote safer practice after a full review of all the information available (including evidence-based research) and making recommendations for improvements.

See attached job description for further information.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

• Provide a visible and authoritative presence within the CDR (Health) team.
• To influence the management of the CDR team and other resources for the benefit of bereaved families.
• Facilitate effective communication both within and outside the Directorate / Trust involving other agencies and disciplines and maintain good inter professional relationships with all staff.
• Identify future strategic day to day needs and demands of the service based on projected workloads, available statistics and the predicted demographic influences considering the resources of staff and facilities.
• Be supportive in the drive to embed strategic changes and in the creation of a culture that that acknowledges professional trends.
• Provide a supportive and lead role in the recruitment and employment of staff within the CDR team
• Ensure that the Trust’s standards and all statutory guidance in relation to the review of childhood deaths are implemented.
• Attendance at forums where child death issues are discussed
• Ensure all data is accurately recorded on relevant IT systems to inform the work of panels, public health and preventative work of all agencies both locally, regionally and nationally.
• Be able to receive and provide clinical and safeguarding supervision.
• Maintain own clinical expertise and identify any education and training needs that arise as the service develops.
• Support practitioners within the team.
• Analyse national and local data, research and evidence in relation to the child death review and disseminate as appropriate.
• To work with commissioners and provider services to offer a responsive and supportive bereavement network across SET.
• To support in the local resolution of incidents, issues or concerns, providing solutions and where necessary formally investigating incidents, complaints, errors or omissions. Implement the Trust’s disciplinary, grievance and suspension policies as required. Always promote good industrial relations.
• To conduct appraisals and sickness monitoring in line with Trust policy

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse
• MSc (or willing to work towards) or demonstrable relevant experience
• Assessor/mentorship course

Desirable

• Advanced Multi-Agency Child Protection Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering Joint Agency Response in a professional
• capacity
• Evidence of working at a senior management level with external
• agencies; ability to work inter professionally and across professional
• boundaries
• Professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant on-going
• professional development
• Demonstrable track record in developing, implementing and monitoring
• strategies, policies & procedures
• Able to demonstrate contribution to changing practice
• Ability to provide leadership for a specialist service with substantial
• experience of working with children and families at a senior level and
• extensive experience of bereavement support to families
• Excellent leadership skills / effective role model and able to demonstrate
• effective clinical leadership ability
• Evidence of working at a senior management level with external
• agencies; ability to work inter professionally and across professional
• boundaries
• Ability to provide expert up to date advice and training to appropriate
• professionals on issues relating to CDR practice.
• Participation and contribution to local / regional / national forums

Desirable

• Experience of delivering clinical / safeguarding supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital

Epping

Essex

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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