Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake general duties within the Sterile Services Department including cleaning, inspecting, testing, assembling, checking, packing and sterilising of theatre instruments, ward instruments and operating theatre instrument trays. To collect and deliver items to Wards, Departments and Theatres

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in Sterile Services IDSC, NVQ or similar

Experience

Desirable

• Previous work in Sterile Services or clean room manufacturing department/hospital setting

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 a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Work Overnight

Desirable

• Travel to other sites
• Work internal rotation
• Work in laboratory team with 25 scientists

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Communication - spoken and written.
• Command of English language.
• Keyboard and Mouse.
• Standard operating procedures
• Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests

Desirable

• Numeracy - statistical and mathematical.
• Basic Microsoft packages.
• Assays referred to other laboratories.
• Safe handling of potentially infectious samples.
• Accurate pipetting.

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Basic science education at GCSE
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• NVQ 3

Experience

Essential

• Working as a member of a team

Desirable

• Automated analysis with complex equipment
• Laboratory 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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Queen Alexandra Rd

Stoke Mandeville

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Previous experience of data input using a computer

Desirable

• Experience working in a laboratory environment

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to enter data on the computer accurately with attention to detail
• Able to file in alphabetic and numerical order
• Able to work as part of a team
• Methodical approach to tasks with attention to detail
• Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures

Special Circumstances

Desirable

• Ability to travel to other sites
• Ability to work flexibly, if required to cover other staff absences

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Using the Trusts Cancer Management System, the postholder will track and monitor patients progressing them through their cancer pathway effectively and in line with both local and CWT guidance policies escalating any issues causing delays to patient pathways effectively and in a timely manner to seek resolution to the problem .

It is essential that all records are up to date and accurate which involves using multiple Trust systems to identify any information relevant to the patient and their cancer pathway working collaboratively with Op's, Clinical and Supporting Teams to obtain information and clarify plans for diagnostics and seek to expedite where appropriate all investigations , appointments to progress patients through to discharge or diagnosis.

Daily use of generic Cancer Team email boxes to update all relevant cancer PTL information received and to communicate requests for updates and escalations to relevant Teams both internal and external.

Adhere to processes that identify patients with a new diagnosis of cancer needing discussion at MDT to decide on treatment plans and management and highlight these to MDT Coordinators. with full up to date information required for these discussions.

To ensure all diagnostics, appointments procedures requested are undertaken and interpret outcomes from these and effectively request clinical review for next steps.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to at least A Level/diploma level or comparable experience

Desirable

• Demonstrable evidence of further (relevant) academic qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of running and maintaining computerised databases
• Excellent word-processing and spread sheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel
• Understanding 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

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

• To deliver the gestational diabetes telephone clinic, ensuring women newly diagnosed with the condition receive structured dietary education following their initial diagnosis.
• To provide further explanation of written gestational diabetes information, breaking down key dietary principles into clear and practical steps that can be understood and applied.
• To assess each callers understanding of the dietary information provided and identify any areas requiring further clarification during the telephone consultation.
• To discuss practical approaches to incorporating recommended dietary changes into everyday meals, routines and lifestyle following a diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
• To contribute to the development of a Teams-based group education model, considering how the existing one-to-one telephone service could be adapted for group delivery.
• To support the review and refinement of the gestational diabetes education pathway, helping to ensure the format and content remain appropriate for women accessing the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nutrition and Dietetics degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• HCPC registered Dietitian.
• Evidence of relevant post-registration training.
• Oncology dietetics experience in an acute setting.
• Relevant post-registration clinical 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

HARLOW

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For:A registered nurse with experience in community healthcare and a strong understanding of district nursing.A compassionate, proactive individual with excellent communication skills, able to build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.A motivated leader who is passionate about developing others, with a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.

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

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete both a drug calculation assessment and a formal interview.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• RGN / RN with current registration
• Evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education and training
• Practice supervisor/assessor training

Desirable

• Has undertaken formal training in staff and team management
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with complex health needs
• Experience of supervising junior staff and co-ordinating a team on a day to day, regular basis
• Experience of teaching students and other staff members
• Experience of implementing evidence-based care in practice
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of managing staff ? Post-registration community nursing experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Principles of care for patients with long term conditions, based on local/national guidelines and standards
• NMC Code of Professional Conduct and application to practice
• Appraisal and Personal Development Planning
• Understanding of NHS and Integrated Care boards structures
• Leading audit process
• Applying evidence based care into practice
• The principles of clinical governance and application to practice
• Clinical supervision - purpose and application
• How equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
• Has high level competence in a range of clinical skills
• Basic computer 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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

275 Alexandra Avenue

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Leadership

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

• Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

• Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs.

• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

• To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

• To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

• Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

Clinical Governance

• Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

• Contribute to quality improvement.

• To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation.

• To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

• To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.

• To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.

• To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment.

Management

• To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints.

• To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management.

• Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals.

• To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.

• To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care.

• Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources.

• To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance.

• To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management.

• To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Contribute to the development of services.

Staff Development

• To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR.

• To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University.

• To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward.

• To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines.

• Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work.

• To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code.

• To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.

• To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development.

• To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.
• Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework.

• Implement research where appropriate.

Personnel

• To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments.

• To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 6 within related specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level NMC Registration.
• Degree or working towards.
• Evidence of significant Continuing Professional
• Development.
• Evidence of management experience/training.
• NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

Desirable

• Masters Degree

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice.
• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
• Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance
• Credible clinical expert
• Evidence of research based practice.
• Organisational skills.
• Fully aware of clinical governance agenda.
• Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field.
• Proven management skills.
• Able to promote equality, diversity and rights.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Fully aware of health and safety issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills.
• Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic.
• Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to put things into practice.
• Calm under pressure.
• High professional standards.
• Flexible.
• Committed to quality improvement.

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

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

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.

Job overview

This band 7 role is the joint team lead therapy position for our integrated medicine team alongside a band 7 physiotherapist. Together you will be responsible for the therapies intervention across 6 wards and the management of 11 staff members.

You will provide a high quality expert Occupational Therapy to a specialist caseload of medical and neurology patients which consists of patients on our acute medical wards (including cardiology and respiratory) as well as having oversight of patients within the hospital with a neurological diagnosis. You will require advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and the ability to analyse to support assessments.

You will be supported with induction, probation and yearly appraisals and be responsible for the maintenance and development of own continuing professional development identifying and contributing to the evidence base of occupational therapy.

You will educate occupational therapy students on practice placements and support the management of the occupational therapy service as required by the deputy therapy manager and therapy manager.

This is a full time position, including working at weekends when rostered.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for providing individual and client centred assessments to medicine & neurology managing the most complex cases addressing occupational performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers.
• To undertake occupational therapy specialist multi-needs assessments using complex and advanced clinical reasoning demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis to develop individual and group goal and task oriented treatment plans.
• To act as a source of clinical expertise and advice providing clinical leadership within the medical team and provide a resource for other teams in regards to neurology.
• To develop collaborative treatment plans with patents, carers and colleagues in the hospital and if necessary in the patient’s home environment, demonstrating ethical clinical reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care.
• To maintain high professional standards, continuously promoting and developing quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the occupational therapy service and profession.
• To be responsible for clinical and managerial caseload management ensuring clinical governance, quality assurance and occupational therapy professional standards are met.

• To undertake complex risk assessments and to advise others in determining appropriate management specifically relating to moving and handling, safe use of equipment, pre-discharge access assessments and home assessments ensuring safety during occupational therapy interventions both in hospital and the patient’s home.
• To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in occupational therapy practice.
• To take a lead in developing and implementing clinical training programmes and in- service training for occupational therapy staff and other professionals.
• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, ensuring a high standard of care for your patients and support more junior staff to do likewise. This includes the use of autonomy to work within the scope of practice and treat patients within general professional guidelines and standards as determined by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and any other appropriate source.
• To operationally lead and manage designated occupational therapy staff within the medical team, providing effective guidance, supervision and performance management including the education and management of students on practice placements.
• To inform the occupational therapy service of changes in clinical practice which may influence occupational therapy service delivery, business planning and strategic reviews to support the delivery of the annual occupational therapy plan, meeting agreed objectives.
• To ensure accurate and up to date records of all professional judgements, decisions taken, related statistical information are kept and reported in accordance with occupational therapy policies.
• To participate as required in the recruitment selection and induction of junior occupational therapy staff.
• To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within occupational therapy, medicine & neurology leading on delegated projects.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification of the role for further information. Alternatively you are welcome to call the therapies department on

01279 827199

and speak with Katie Silk (head of therapies) or Darryl De Souza (deputy therapy manager) for an informal chat.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a senior Band 6 or preferably Band 7 level in a medical and neurology setting
• An understanding of national health and social care, regional and local (ICB and the Trust) initiatives
• A foundation in specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to the post
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable

• Change 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

The Histopathology department at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust processes around 43,000 cases, generating ~350,000 slides per year. We are UKAS accredited against ISO 15189 standards and we hold training laboratory status from the IBMS and support training where appropriate.

In addition to routine histology processing, the department undertakes immunohistochemistry, manual and automated special staining, frozen section and immunofluorescence, renal, liver and lung biopsy work and digital pathology.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to participate in the following activities:

• Specimen reception and specimen requesting
• Decalcification, X-ray, and Bandsaw use
• Cut up assist and BMS transfers
• Processing specimens
• Embedding
• Microtomy
• H&E Staining
• Internal Quality Control
• Special staining
• Immunohistochemistry
• Molecular referrals
• Digital Pathology (Sectra PACS, using 3DHISTECH P1000 and P250 scanners)
• Laboratory Information Management System (Clinisys WPE)

For full job details and person specification please refer to enclosed job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An accredited BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Current Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• Member of the IBMS.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a histopathology laboratory.
• Be computer literate especially with the handling of data.
• Experience in specimen dissection and renal/liver/lung biopsy preparation.
• Experience with quality management and audit.
• Knowledge of DATIX and iPassport.
• Experience with digital pathology.
• Experience in service improvement.
• Evidence of CPD

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision.
• The ability to deal with colleagues bringing in samples for processing and to field enquiries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
• Demonstration of good organisational skills
• Demonstration of good interpersonal skills.
• Conscientious, methodical approach to duties
• The ability to interact directly with colleagues bringing in samples in a sensitive and respectful manner.
• An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• A willingness to be flexible and part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
• Prepared to handle clinical samples.

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

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Specimen reception and maintaining accurate records.
• Handle enquiries (telephone and face-to-face) in an effective and efficient manner and according to departmental procedures.
• Booking on/requesting of cases on LIMS.
• Assist specimen dissection team and with the processing of specimens.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Stock and consumables management.
• Archiving of blocks and slides.
• Paratrimming and processor maintenance
• Embedding of blocks under the supervision of the BMS team
• Microtomy under the supervision of the BMS team
• Internal quality control under the supervision of the BMS team
• Complete all training and always follow standard operating procedures.
• Help the department maintain UKAS accreditation.
• Outsourcing of specimens
• Keep accurate records for samples which will act as an audit trail in the event of mistakes or problems.
• Perform general clerical duties, as required.
• Assist with specific tasks/projects (commensurate with experience) delegated by more senior staff.
• Participate in laboratory routine work as required under the direction and supervision of qualified staff in line with standard operating procedures.
• Organise and prioritise their own workload and inform colleagues of any outstanding tasks

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship

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

Person Specification

Experience / Personal Qualities

Essential

• An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• A willingness to be flexible and part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm.
• Prepared to handle clinical samples.

Qualifications

Essential

• Education including a minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Experience with electronic handling of data and keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience.
• GCSE in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Combined Science) or equivalent.
• BTEC or NVQ 2 (Pathology Support) or equivalent.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of manual dexterity through previous employment/interests.
• Demonstration of excellent numeracy skills through previous experience or employment.
• Good hand to eye co-ordination.
• Conscientious, methodical approach to duties with attention to detail.
• Demonstration of good interpersonal skills.

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

• To speak with patients on the telephone to advise of bookings.
• To greet all patients in a warm and friendly manner.
• To treat all patients at all times in a sensitive, honest and courteous manner.
• To advise and direct patients throughout their visit, maintaining good customer relationship and care.
• To assist patients with outpatient administrative queries.
• To receive patients into clinic, ensuring that all personal details are correct on the hospital information system (Alex Health) and change details as required.
• To book patients on Alex Health to show attendance.
• To answer the department phone in a polite and friendly manner, dealing with day-to-day queries or efficiently forwarding the call to the appropriate person.
• To carry out any other clerical duties which may arise within the department.
• To complete any other administrative duties as required.
• To deal with enquiries from all service users in a helpful, courteous and diplomatic manner.
• To work flexibly according to the needs of the service, including cover of colleagues during periods of leave.
• To work on own initiative and make confident decisions as required to ensure efficient service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level 2 standard in English and Maths or equivalent experience.
• NVQ3 level or equivalent administration experience.
• ECDL or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Previous recent clerical experience
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive data
• Experience and/or knowledge of using ALEX HEALTH and CRIS
• Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of booking patients in line with National and Trust waiting time standards
• Experience and/or knowledge of at least one electronic booking system currently used by the Trust.
• Previous experience within an admission function dept. in the NHS.

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

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

The postholder will be required to operate the following equipment.

Procedures as detailed in the Patient Services Operational Procedures Manual.

Tub or cylinder vacuum.

Scrubbing Machine.

Carpet Shampooer.

Hot water boilers/kettles Procedures Manual.

Floor Mopping equipment.

Safety Steps.

Scrubber/Dryer machines.

Waste bins.

Steam cleaner machines.

This list is not exhaustive but indicative of the equipment in use.

SYSTEMS

Follow SOPs (Working Instructions) to ensure that the department is run in an efficient and safe manner.

Completion of Stores Request forms.

Completion of own timesheet / holiday sheets / sickness notes.

Reporting of faulty equipment to the Domestic Supervisor or Estates department.

Completion of paperwork relevant to post.

Completion of staff surveys.

Participating in relevant audits.

Please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No Experience Necessary But Desirable

Desirable

• No Experience Necessary But Desirable

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

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities for establishing and maintaining communication and relationship both internally and externally.

Establish and maintain effective communication and foster good working relationships with all multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external.

Provide and receive complex and / or sensitive information from patients and staff. For example, breaking bad news to patients, giving complex information about procedures and their outcomes, dealing with performance issues, holding staff meetings. Able to support and talk to distressed patients, visitors, and staff members.

Responsible for cascading information to ward staff and chairing staff meetings from which minutes are provided.

Make use of electronic internal / external mail and Internet systems as appropriate and necessary.

Deal effectively with comments, complaints, or incidents that affect staff and users of the ward in accordance with complaints, risk management, or human resources procedures.

Bring to the attention of the Senior Sister/Charge any factors which may adversely affect patient care or service provision.

Report all serious incidents to the appropriate Manager / Director within 24 hours; these include Never Events, serious falls, and grade 3 or 4 pressure ulcers.

Please review the full job description attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 5 within the speciality or related field.
• Ward / Departmental management experience at Band 5 or above.
• Ward / Department based teaching.
• Managing clinical risk and incidents at Ward / Department level.

Desirable

• Clinical audit activity.
• Risk assessment.
• Staff appraisals and PDP formation.
• Sickness absence / performance management.
• Complaints handling.
• Using Essence of Care standards.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current registration.
• Evidence of Continuing. Professional Development
• Evidence of management experience / training.
• Post registration qualification or experience in the specialty.
• NMC recognised teaching and assessing qualification.

Desirable

• First level degree.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of being up to date with current NHS / professional issues.
• Experience and knowledge within the speciality or related field.
• Clinical credible.
• Evidence of teaching and development skills.
• Evidence of managing Change Organisation skills, Leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Awareness of health and safety issues and management of them.
• Able to prioritise.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Able to produce written reports and articulate concerns regarding patient care / safety issues.
• Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and the application of clinical governance.
• Computer literate as appropriate to the post.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• NMC Code.
• Knowledge of person centred care.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
• To ensure actions contribute to quality.
• Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety.

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

The Audiology Associate will support the delivery of Audiology and ENT services across Worcestershire County Audiology, working within agreed competency frameworks, departmental protocols and clinical guidelines to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The postholder will undertake routine audiological activity including pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, hearing aid maintenance and repair, hearing aid troubleshooting, hearing aid performance checks and routine follow-up activity. Diagnostic testing will be undertaken primarily to support ENT clinics, ensuring accurate and timely results are available to support patient assessment, diagnosis and management. The postholder will recognise the limits of their competence and escalate unexpected findings, clinical concerns or requests for further management to a senior audiologist, ENT clinician or other appropriate member of staff.

The role includes taking routine case histories, performing otoscopy and aural impressions where trained and competency assessed, fitting and modifying earmoulds, advising patients on hearing aid use and maintenance, issuing batteries and consumables, and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with Trust, departmental and professional standards. The postholder will also undertake daily equipment checks, ensure clinic rooms are prepared and stocked appropriately, maintain hearing aid and consumable stock levels, and support the efficient day-to-day running of clinics.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, adapting communication methods to meet individual needs, including those with significant hearing loss, communication difficulties or language barriers. They will work closely with Audiology, ENT, administrative and wider multidisciplinary teams to support safe and efficient patient pathways.

The postholder will organise their own workload within agreed protocols whilst accessing senior clinical advice and supervision as required. They will work flexibly across service locations and may contribute to delegated clinical activity within adult, paediatric and community pathways where appropriately trained, competency assessed and supervised.

The role includes contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and health and safety activities. Worcestershire County Audiology is currently working towards IQIPS accreditation and the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in accreditation activities, service development projects and quality improvement initiatives that support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services.

The postholder will participate in mandatory training, appraisal, continuing professional development, departmental meetings and peer review activities. They may also assist with the training, induction and support of students, trainees and less experienced colleagues under the direction of senior staff. The postholder is expected to work in accordance with Trust values, professional standards, departmental procedures and relevant national guidance at all times.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to identify and overcome barriers to all communication with patients of all ages, including those with additional needs such as profound deafness, learning disabilities or where patients are reliant on sign or language interpreters
• Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations
• Ability to educate, empathize, support, negotiate and motivate including times where co-operation is not guaranteed
• Listens, Values and respects the views of others (good communication/ interpersonal skills)
• Punctual and smart appearance

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Access to car, daily.
• Current driving licence.
• Flexibility to work and place of work in general.
• Being prepared to work at outreach clinics.
• Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
• Cleared by Occupational Health.
• Eligible to work in the UK

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 Foundation degree in Audiology (or equivalent)
• AHCS/HCPC registered (Healthcare Science Associate- audiology) or application in progress.

Desirable

• Membership of BAA, BSA or other professional body

Experience

Essential

• Competence in routine audiology tests and rehabilitation procedures
• Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques, including counselling distressed patients / carers about hearing loss and associated problems
• Experience with children or feel confident to work with children
• Experience with Audiology specific IT systems

Desirable

• Voluntary work
• Experience of Microsoft office/Teams
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational/prioritisation skills
• Ability to work with high level of autonomy in clinical and non-clinical situations including assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of patients and their families.
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain concentration in order to obtain accurate results throughout busy clinics applying information to the management of patients
• Able to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with Oticon hearing aids
• Experience with audits

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust

Charles Hastings Way

WORCESTER

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• Professional qualification - RMN, Social worker
• Current professional registration - RMN, SW
• Evidence of post basic training
• Extensive experience of working with mental health patients

Desirable

• Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice

Knowledge and abilities

Desirable

• Knowledge around suicide awareness and prevention and the ability to support patients

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Restormel iCMHT

Alexandra House

St Austell

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached within the advert. For more information please contact Lisa Daly on the email provided.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Computer skills for using pharmacy computer systems and Microsoft office software.
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety at Work

Experience

Essential

• Experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as an assistant in a hospital or community setting.

Desirable

• Experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as a Senior/Lead pharmacy assistant in a hospital or community setting.
• Experience of receiving and issuing pharmaceutical products.
• Experience of leading a team and facilitating service delivery.
• Experience of managing of staff including workload and personnel issues.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English, Maths and Science
• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy

Desirable

• Supervisory/team leadership course

Personal qualities

Essential

• Able to train, lead and motivate 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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

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

To plan and implement Occupational Therapy and multi-disciplinary groupwork. To work in a multi-agency context, sharing information, joint assessments and care planning to provide an holistic understanding of need and provision of services.

To use Occupational Therapy models of practice to guide assessment and treatment.To undertake project and service development work based on identified clinical need.

To work as a member of the teams, using a range of specific professional and generic, mental health and learning disabilities assessment tools to assess, plan, treat and evaluate the care needs of service users. Undertaking and contributing to reviews of such care.

3.1.7 To assess, advise, organise and/or provide equipment and adaptations and instructing on their safe use where indicated or referring on to other relevant agencies, when appropriate

3.1.10 With the support and facilitation of other senior occupational therapists, to continue to develop the clinical speciality area of occupational therapy working with Adults with learning disabilities.

To use and complete care plans, pathway documents and Framework progress notes and professional reports accurately and in a timely manner

To provide sound clinical reasoning in relation to professional input to care plans, to members of the team, trainees or others external to the organisation, when required.

To develop materials and documentation that, where appropriate, is accessible to people with learning disabilities.

To research and collate information about local resources relevant for people with learning disabilities.

To recognise and respond appropriately to disturbed behaviour in line with trust policies

To follow all Trust Policy relevant to patient / service user care and conduct of own role.

To work and travel across a geographical area and to liaise with integrated teams

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist
• Completion of fieldwork educators' course.
• Current Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults level 1

Desirable

• Evidence of Post Graduate or equivalent specialist training in areas of practice relevant to the post eg sensory modulation, learning disabilities, mental health

Experience/Skills

Essential

• Extensive experience working with children?adults with learning disabilities
• Skills in the use of a range of methods of occupational therapy assessments, intervention and management for the full range of problems of severity and complexity presented by adults with learning disabilities, including challenging behaviours.
• Experience of carrying out assessments for basic equipment and adaptations.
• Demonstrate independent problem solving skills.

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting and negotiate role in setting.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to respond to complex information and wide range of client needs
• Ability to present clear & accessible reports on work carried out.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and organise own workload.

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camden Learning Disabilities Service

5 Pancras Square

London

N1C 4AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• NVQ3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification or experience
• Must be willing to undertake relevant training
• IT literacy
• A basic understanding of current National Guidelines and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements

Desirable

• Understanding of CBT methodology

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Working with clients with a range of mental health problems.

Desirable

• Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Restormel iCMHT

Alexandra House, Alexandra Road

St Austell

PL25 4QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice - Specimen Dissection
• Evidence of BMS specimen dissection
• Demonstrable understanding of wide ranging Histological processes

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring/ training of others

Essential

Essential

• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice - Specimen Dissection
• Demonstrable understanding of wide ranging Histological processes
• Evidence of BMS specimen dissection

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring/ training of 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.

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP112TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and organised Resourcing Administrator to join our busy Resourcing Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys fastpaced administrative work, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting recruitment and employment processes within the NHS.

The postholder provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the resourcing team. The role is a key point of contact for staff and managers, ensuring high-quality customer service, accurate note-taking, and professional management of the resourcing team inbox/ ticketing system and enquiries.

Main duties of the job

The resourcing administrator supports the smooth running of People processes by maintaining records, responding to routine queries, escalating complex issues, and ensuring accurate documentation and data handling in line with Trust policies and NHS standards. The post holder will administer employment checks.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

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

• Provide high quality administrative support to the resourcing team.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper filing systems in line with GDPR and Trust policy.
• Support the preparation of reports, letters and documentation
• Attend formal and informal meetings to take clear, accurate and professional notes.
• Produce timely meeting notes and action logs for circulation.
• Support confidential meetings where discretion and accuracy are essential (e.g. formal meetings, hearings, panels, project groups).
• Monitor and manage the team’s generic inbox on a daily basis, ensuring timely, accurate, and customer focused responses.
• Triage, categorise, and escalate queries appropriately, maintaining clear communication and service user satisfaction.
• Maintain an organised record of queries and recurring issues to support continuous improvement.
• Act as a first point of contact for staff and managers contacting the team.
• Provide helpful, accurate information and signposting.
• Maintain professional, calm and supportive communication at all times.
• Use relevant systems including; Jobtrain/ DBS system, Electronic Staff Record (ESR), ensuring these are kept up to date
• Undertake employment check appointments, face to face or virtual, including Right to Work and identification checks
• Inputting of employment checks onto ESR and ensuring these are kept up to date
• Completion of honorary contracts and clinical attachments
• Ensure all relevant paperwork/documents is in the appropriate employee files
• Assist with completing terms and conditions/ contracts of employment and amendments to terms and conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualifications or significant relevant experience)

Desirable

• Certificate in personnel practice/ CIPD/ Human Resources
• Willingness to complete internal resourcing training

Experience

Essential

• Administrative experience in busy environments
• Experience handling generic inboxes or multi-channel queries

Desirable

• Previous exposure to resourcing/ HR/ People functions
• Experience using Jobtrain or other recruitment systems

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

As IPC Matron, you will play a key role in supporting both Trusts to deliver safe, effective, and evidencebased infection prevention and control. Working closely with the Deputy DIPC, IPC Drs, and wider clinical teams, you will:

• Provide visible, professional leadership across both organisations.
• Responsible for the Operational Management of the IPC Team.
• Lead and influence improvements in clinical practice, patient pathways, and environmental standards.
• Offer expert advice during outbreaks, incidents, and quality reviews.
• Champion best practice, education, and engagement with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Contribute to harmonising IPC policies, resources, and communication across the group model.

This role will involve regular crosssite working, with flexibility to support teams at both PHU and IWT.

For full job details and person specification please refer to enclosed Job description

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of care management, experience of working in a senior role (Band 7) and with evidence of professional development.
• Substantial number of years working within infection prevention and control speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
• Demonstrate extensive relevant clinical experience of working in an acute hospital setting at a senior level
• Leadership development programme
• Budget management

Qualifications

Essential

• Current RN with current NMC registration.
• Degree level qualification and/or evidence of working towards Masters in IP

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification / experience.
• Management Qualification.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a part of a team. Self-motivated.
• Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations tactfully and minimise emotional upset
• Able to understand sensitive political issues
• Critical appraisal skills
• Evidence of success in leading/managing significant and sustained change
• Effective people management skills.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and escalate and seek advice
• Ability to interpret and analyse data, meet deadlines
• Intermediate IT skills and presentation skills

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Demonstrate effective contribution to business planning and service developments
• Awareness of budgetary management and control.
• Knowledge and application HR procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and application of Clinical Governance.
• Understanding of the role of research and development activities and clinical effectiveness. Evidence of experience with audit and or research
• Understanding of health policy and the national and local nursing agenda

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

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work towards the RCSLT Clinical Competency for Associate Practitioners under supervision of your line manager.
• Support the management of risks associated with swallowing difficulties in line with protocol.
• Record swallow screening findings and therapy plans in clinical records.
• Support safe feeding practices and assist carers to feed vulnerable patients.
• Follow therapy plans to assist adults to achieve communication and swallowing goals.
• Develop therapy resources and communication aids.
• Maintain accurate case notes and patient activity data.
• Participate in audit, governance and research activities.
• Attend supervision, appraisal, meetings and training.
• Be aware of limitations of role of Band 4.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Computer literate.
• Literate and numerate
• NVQ3, Diploma or experience deemed equivalent.
• English and maths O level, CSE, GCSE or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.

Desirable

• Diploma or equivalent in Health Care.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with members of the public both face to face and on the telephone.
• Experience of working within a team and able to demonstrate an understanding of specific roles and team working.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with communication disorders.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with adult patients in a health or social care setting.
• Proven skills in being flexible to meet competing priorities.
• Evidence of recent learning.
• Well-developed and sensitive communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan, prioritise own workload within agreed boundaries.
• Ability to recognise own limitations and seek advice and support when necessary.
• Ability to monitor own skills and learning needs and identify areas which require development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

To organise his/her work to encourage the smooth running of the department and the production of meals.

To assist in the preparation and production of meals for consumption by patients, staff, visitors and external sites according to standard recipe requirements.

To work according to set policies and procedures on the receipt and storage of all goods

Associated with the production of meals ensuring they are of the required specification and Quality.

To record all cooking and chilling temperatures to set standards and report any non-conformities to the line manager.

To adhere to all set standards relating to raw materials, ingredients, intermediate products and finished products to comply with Food Safety regulations.

To assist in the labelling, portioning and packaging of food as required.

To assist in the production of therapeutic meals in accordance with the dieticians requirements.

To ensure that workstations and preparation areas are kept clean and in a hygienic manner.

To ensure all aspects of cleaning duties are undertaken in line with our Food Safety Management System

To adhere to the departments set codes of practise on hygiene and to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.

To assist the other members of the kitchen staff in ensuring the availability and service of food complies with Hospital Catering Delivering a Quality Service.

To assist in the preparation and production of hospitality and functions to agreed requirements and standards.

To adhere to all Hazard Analysis Critical Control points.

To report any sightings of pests.

To observe the correct use and care of equipment and materials, reporting any defects to the Head Chef or senior chef on duty.

To adhere to the reporting procedures of sickness/absence, annual leave and special leave completing the relevant documentation.

To take note and guidance from the trained kitchen staff to ensure best practice is followed.

To attend mandatory and statutory training as required.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge & Awareness of Cook Chill Guidelines
• Hands on experience of Food Service
• Allergen Awareness

Desirable

• Deal with a diverse range of people face to face and over the phone.
• Able to communicate within a team and provide diverse feedback to colleagues and Supervisors
• Follow written procedures and cleaning schedules.

Experience

Essential

• Catering/Food Service for a minimum of 1 year in a kitchen environment
• Cleaning in a food environment.
• Use of industrial cooking and cleaning equipment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team and the ability to work on own initiative when required
• Cleaning in a Food Environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite
• Team Worker
• Self-Organiser
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to communicate
• Aware of self-presentation to represent the department

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work Bank Holidays

Desirable

• Able to cover other shifts and be flexible with hours.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education
• Good Literacy and numerical skills
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
• Allergen Awareness

Desirable

• HACCP Qualification

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

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

Main Duties of the Deputy Chief Nurse

The Deputy Chief Nurse is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting and deputising for the Chief Nursing Officer, ensuring the delivery of outstanding patient care, professional standards, and workforce excellence across the Trust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic nursing leadership across the Trust, helping to shape and deliver the nursing, midwifery and AHP agenda.
• Leading quality, patient safety and governance initiatives, ensuring high standards of care, harm-free practice and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing key portfolios including safeguarding and vulnerable people, infection prevention and control, falls prevention, workforce safeguards, recruitment and retention, practice development, and ward accreditation programmes.
• Driving workforce transformation, including safe staffing, workforce productivity, new roles, international recruitment, retention strategies and succession planning.
• Providing visible and inspirational professional leadership, supporting and developing nursing, midwifery and AHP teams to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
• Representing the Trust internally and externally, working with system partners, regulators and professional bodies, and deputising for the Chief Nursing Officer at Board and committee level when required.
• Leading organisational improvement and service transformation programmes, helping to deliver the Trust's long-term strategic objectives and quality ambitions.
• Managing performance, budgets and people, including line management responsibilities, disciplinary processes and delivery of key operational and financial targets.
• Participating in the Trust Gold Commander on-call rota, providing senior leadership and decision-making during operational incidents and emergencies.

In summary: this is a high-profile executive nursing leadership role focused on delivering safer care, stronger teams, workforce innovation and exceptional patient outcomes across PAHT.

Professional Leadership

• Provide expert professional leadership, advice and support to nurses, midwives, AHPs and clinical professionals across the Trust.
• Develop clinical leadership capability and support professional practice, education and research.
• Promote collaborative and integrated working across disciplines and services.
• Deputise for the Chief Nursing Officer at Board meetings, Trust Committees and external stakeholder forums.
• Lead complex workforce, professional practice and disciplinary investigations where required.

Quality, Governance and Patient Safety

• Lead implementation of the Trust's Quality Strategy and Ward Accreditation Programme.
• Promote a culture of safe, reliable, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
• Oversee quality governance systems, ensuring professional standards are maintained and enhanced.
• Monitor quality indicators, risks, incidents and patient safety concerns, ensuring effective action plans are implemented.
• Lead key portfolios including:
  • Vulnerable People (safeguarding, dementia, learning disabilities and mental health)
  • Harm Free Care (falls prevention, tissue viability, nutrition, infection prevention and control)
  • Practice Development and Workforce Safeguards
  • Fundamentals of Care Programme
  • PACE Ward Accreditation Programme
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding and infection prevention standards.

Workforce Development and Planning

• Lead the nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce agenda across the Trust.
• Ensure safe staffing, workforce productivity and effective workforce planning.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies, including international recruitment programmes.
• Support succession planning, talent management and leadership development.
• Lead actions arising from national workforce reviews and external inspections.

Operational and Financial Management

• Hold accountability for services and budgets within the delegated portfolio.
• Ensure financial targets and efficiency programmes are achieved.
• Monitor service performance and take corrective action where required to meet Trust objectives.
• Provide professional advice and support to divisional nursing and midwifery teams to improve operational delivery and performance.

People and Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and inspire teams to deliver excellent patient care.
• Support Divisional Directors of Nursing and senior clinical leaders in achieving operational, quality and workforce objectives.
• Act as a role model for compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership.
• Coach and mentor senior nursing, midwifery and AHP leaders, supporting career progression and professional development.
• Promote innovation, research, learning and the sharing of best practice locally, regionally and nationally.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including:
  • Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB)
  • NHS England
  • Care Quality Commission (CQC)
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Local Authorities
  • Safeguarding Boards
  • Universities and education partners
• Represent the Trust in system-wide initiatives and healthcare partnerships.
• Engage patients, carers and the public in service development and improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible leadership presence within clinical environments.
• Produce reports and presentations for the Board, committees and organisational forums.
• Participate in the Trust's Gold Commander On-Call rota, providing senior leadership during major incidents and operational pressures.
• Maintain professional registration, ongoing professional development and compliance with all Trust policies and mandatory training requirements.

In summary: This is a highly influential executive nursing leadership position responsible for driving quality, safety, workforce excellence and professional leadership across the Trust, while supporting the delivery of outstanding care and long-term organisational transformation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Masters or Higher Degree in Nursing/Management/ Leadership or equivalent experience
• Must have extensive experience and evidence of a proven track record of quality improvements, innovation and safety improvements at senior management level
• Active NMC registration Part 1

Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation and across a range of professional and organisational boundaries.
• Detailed knowledge of current professional issues, both in education and practice.
• Demonstrable change management experience.
• Demonstrable track record of achievement at a senior nursing and/or midwifery role in the acute setting.
• Experience of working with multi-agency committees and establishing relationships with external organisations.
• Proven experience of leading and managing substantial change within a complex environment.
• Have an understanding of key areas of Health Policy and their impact on provision of care.
• Recent proven track record in managing and delivering the quality agenda in clinical practice in the NHS.
• Have experience of preparing and presenting written briefings at a senior management level.

Desirable

• Experience of developing and building research capacity and capability.
• Experience of working at National/Regional system 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.

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications and/or knowledge

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Marine Drive

Rhyl, Denbighshire

LL18 3AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)