Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care maintaining the highest possible standards

To perform manager referrals, return to work assessments and manage rehabilitation to normal employee duties.

Assess and evaluate health assessment questionnaires, request further information where necessary and communicate fitness to work outcomes to employing managers, including any restrictions/adaptations required.

Where required, assess, evaluate and implement vaccinations, collect blood samples and/or initiate and perform health surveillance requirements pertinent to job risk and risk assessment, as indicated and in accordance OH procedure, Trust Policy and in accordance with customer SLA.

Where required provide, evaluate and document health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry and hand arm vibration syndrome, working at heights or in confined spaces, DSE, etc., notifying outcomes to employing managers and/or referral to Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioners, or Physicians as required

Review, assess and evaluate screening and post-vaccine blood results and implement any further actions required dependent upon those results and according to Department of Health guidelines, OH and Trust policies and procedures and in accordance with customer SLAs

Respond to notification of sharps injuries, giving advice, guidance and support according to OH and Trust Infection Control and Sharps Injury policies.

To actively promote good health management.

Maintain a high standard of client focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies

Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the team

Maintain a safe and clean working environment

Support the Senior Specialist Practitioner in setting and monitoring standards

Provide assessment, planning, implementation and an evaluation of care and ensure accurate written/electronic contemporaneous records are maintained.

Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including compliance with the Hygiene code.

Professional Duties

To establish and maintain professional working relationships with managers and staff in all areas of contracts assigned, whilst bearing in mind the confidential nature of the work.

To advise staff and managers on safe working practice and within legal frameworks, e.g. Stress Management, COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment, Display Screen Equipment, Noise Control and play an active part in meeting health and safety requirements.

To maintain accurate and confidential health records for all employees and ensure their security.

When required, to represent the Service in Trust / Contract meetings, for example Health and Safety Committee.

To be involved with the teaching and supervision of all managers and staff in relation to occupational health issues on:

1. 1. A one-to-one basis,
   2. Small informal groups
   3. Formal, classroom settings e.g., at corporate induction, case conference meetings, and other health training courses and workshops.
   4. To mentor students on placement ( pre-registration spoke placements) and provide clinical advice and support to the Wellbeing Assistant

Managerial Duties

• There are no managerial duties required in this post.

Financial Duties

• There are no financial duties required in this post.

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

This role may require travel within Calderdale and Kirklees areas, although predominantly being based at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Part 1 of the NMC Register
• Post-registration Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Nursing Qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Educated to Degree level in relevant OH qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
• Occupational Health Experience within large healthcare organisations

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• OH report writing skills
• Expert knowledge of occupational health requirements within a health care setting
• Knowledge and experience of OH systems, both implementation and maximising use to support effective working and service improvements
• Confident in undertaking telephone / video assessments

Desirable

• Management of Occupational Skin conditions
• Health surveillance
• DSE and Ergonomic assessment

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Capacity to work independently and as part of 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.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX30PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification below for full details about the role.

If youre interested in applying or would like to learn more about working in our team, wed be happy to hear from you.

Please contact the vacancy lead listed in the Further details / informal visits section.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Prior work experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy environment
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care
• Team worker
• Oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Organised, tidy and methodical
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Able to understand and follow written procedures
• Meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

• Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
• Customer service techniques

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent Pharmacy Assistant course approved by the GPhC
• GCSE English, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Computer literate

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full detail of the specialist Band 6 Occupational Therapist role within Calderdale Community rehabilitation Team.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Degree/Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Trained Clinical educator
• Committed to undertaking further training to develop practice, including HEI and M level study

Desirable

• Skill-sharing/blurred boundary competencies
• Masters level qualifications in specialist area

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate care at a specialist level in rehabilitation and Long-Term Conditions
• Experience developing, supervising, appraising and training others
• Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidelines and best-practice for a range of conditions
• Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate and available Occupational therapy assessments and approaches, including outcome measures and goal setting.
• Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints
• Problems solving/decision making skills based on patient/client needs and goals
• Ability to case manage patients with long term conditions/multi pathologies
• Experience of contributing to service/quality improvement

Desirable

• Experience of community care
• Experience of neurological splinting and orthotics
• Experience of cognitive therapy

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising and organising own work and caseload, including delegation.
• Self motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
• Excellent Time Management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines
• Able to organise and plan the work load and caseload allocation 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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Todmorden Health centre

Lower George Street

Todmorden

OL14 5RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the Head of Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
• Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
• Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
• Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical
• Director of Pharmacy
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
• Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
• Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
• Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
• Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services

For further details please see Job description

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
• Pharmacist prescriber

Desirable

• Working on RPS or HEE advanced framework portfolio
• Management / Leadership training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
• Experience managing staff
• Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
• Computer literate
• Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
• Management of drug budgets

Desirable

• Significant relevant and recent experience of Paediatrics

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Self- motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
• Planning and organisational skills
• Able to effect and manage change
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to CPD.
• Education & Training skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work within the acute therapy service, developing effective clinical interventions within the speciality of stroke and neuro care in order to contribute to clinical practice in the team in line with current evidence base
• To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients at a specialist level, assessing and treating patients and maintaining clinical records
• To have specialist assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:
  • Cognitive and perceptual deficits
  • Neurological assessment skills
  • Stroke pathology presentation
  • Neurological manual handling skills
  • Knowledge of various approaches to stroke rehabilitation
  • Appreciation of appropriate intervention
  • Physical rehabilitation through activity and function
  • Complex psychosocial assessment of patients and carers
  • Assessment for assistive equipment and adaptations
  • Discharge and transfer of care planning and co-ordination
  • Assessment of the home/discharge environment
• To apply evidence based knowledge within the specialist clinical area acquired through experience and academic study to a specialist post graduate level
• To act, within the acute therapy service, as a resource and provide advice for Occupational Therapists, other professionals and colleagues within the MDT about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients who have a multi-pathological illness and/or complex psychosocial need
• To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues
• To work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective care pathways and transfer of care/discharges
• To proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of stroke patients between care settings
• To work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary manner within the MDT, being able to debate the blurring of boundaries across professions and where competent take on aspects of blurred boundary working, where appropriate
• To develop specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for stroke patients in the acute hospital setting
• To manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service
• To participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required
• To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken
• To provide specialist assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate
• To work across a 7 day therapy service including weekends and bank holidays depending on service requirements
• To be a manual handling key trainer
• To comply with and, along with the clinical lead, contribute to the development and implementation to protocols, procedures and guidelines both clinical and service specific. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management and care of stroke and neuro patients
• To participate in governance initiatives on a regular basis, measuring and evaluating individual and the Occupational Therapy teams' clinical practice, e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness, research and development, clinical audit and service activity data
• To ensure specialised treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the service, in order to develop and maintain best practice
• To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service policies
• Along with the Clinical Lead/Advanced Practitioner/Team Leader generate and contribute to the collection, analysis and dissemination of data as required for the service, both manually and computerised
• To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit as requested
• On a day to day basis, to support members of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Assistant team and contribute to them successfully meeting their objectives and development needs
• To assist the Clinical Lead/Advanced Practitioner/Team Leader to manage the performance of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Assistant staff by having a delegated role in supervision/PDR
• To contribute to the identification, development and evaluation of a training programme for stroke rehabilitation to address the needs of the Occupational Therapy service and the wider multi professional team as appropriate
• To organise and participate in in-service training programmes, under direction, ensuring appropriate training is delivered
• To undertake appropriate development opportunities as identified at yearly personal development reviews and through personal development plans. To incorporate acquired knowledge into working practice as appropriate, following discussion with Clinical Lead/Team Leader. To disseminate information from training effectively throughout the team, the service and MDT as appropriate
• To participate in the CT&R supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice
• To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan
• To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan
• To give specialist advice, teaching and training to patients/clients, carers, volunteers and other health, educational and social care professionals, as appropriate to ensure provision of good patient care
• To be responsible for the supervision and education of student Occupational Therapists to graduate level in the role of clinical educator
• To contribute to the supervision and education of students from other professional groups e.g. Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as required.
• To provide advice/information to the Clinical Lead/Team Leader to help in the planning and development of the service
• In conjunction with the Team Leader/Clinical Lead, ensure adequate staff cover within the team by agreeing annual leave, study leave, and report sickness absence to the Team Leader
• To assist the Team Leader in achieving in the service objectives
• To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Occupational Therapy service
• To assist the Clinical Lead/Team Leader in the monitoring of professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate
• To comply with the national, professional, Trust and service policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating process as appropriate
• To participate in the staff recruitment process
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient identifiable information in line with Trust policies relating to the Data Protection Act
• Initiate discussions with the Team Leader about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of Postgraduate Training
• Clinical Educator Training

Desirable

• Member of Professional Body
• Studied at Masters level or equivalent

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate therapy in stroke rehabilitation
• Experience of assessment & treatment of cognitive & perceptual deficit
• Experience of working in acute medicine & elderly specialty
• Good clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of CPD, self-directed learning and Reflective Practice
• Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Critical appraisal skills
• Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
• Teaching/Presentation skills
• Experiencing in supervising and training others
• Experience in developing others
• Neurological manual handling skills
• Expertise in discharge planning
• Knowledge of cognition and perception problems
• Recognised course/modules on cognition and perception assessment & treatment

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant specialist interest groups
• Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc.
• Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint)
• Mental health experience
• Carrying out PDR's
• Relevant Accredited Postgraduate Training
• Previous experience working at Band 6 level
• Manual Handling Facilitator

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
• Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
• Ability to concentrate and work in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to identify and articulate own training needs
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
• Excellent team player
• Proven ability to work well in a team
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
• Ability to organise own work and caseload
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads
• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Calderdale/Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the Head of Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
• Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
• Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
• Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
• Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
• Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
• Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
• Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services

For further details please see Job description

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
• Pharmacist prescriber

Desirable

• Working on RPS or HEE advanced framework portfolio
• Management / Leadership training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
• Experience managing staff
• Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
• Computer literate
• Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
• Management of drug budgets

Desirable

• Significant relevant and recent experience of Paediatrics

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Self- motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
• Planning and organisational skills
• Able to effect and manage change
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to CPD.
• Education & Training skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Duties
  • To provide specialist therapy input and to support the care provision for patients with
  • To effectively carry out a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment on frail patients presenting to CHFT. This must involve a truly holistic approach to assessments including aspects which may not traditionally fall in a therapists
  • To assess, plan and implement specialist therapy interventions, ensuring that each patient has a coherent and comprehensive management plan. These plans will be developed with the patient and relatives/carer according to their needs and include referral to other disciplines and services, observing the principles of holistic
  • Promotes and provide effective communication; with other professionals, patients, carers and with other care
  • To maintain accurate, appropriate and concise patient records, involving documentation on electronic patient management
  • To promote and provide relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients, carers and families, according to their
  • Act as the patients advocate, supporting and promoting their involvement in decision
  • To provide specialist advice and information to professional colleagues, patients, carers and the
  • To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk; ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame
  • To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and
  • To be aware of team members skills / competency and be able to delegate tasks and skill share
  • Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional
  • Attend and participate in clinical meetings as required including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate
  • To effectively manage a rapidly changing and complex caseload, demonstrating highly skilled prioritisation and
  • To act within the Acute frailty service as a specialist resource providing advice for colleagues within the
  • To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues
  • To ensure effective care pathways and transfers of
  • To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work
  • To work across a 7day service, working a variable shift pattern including weekends and bank
  • To develop competencies participate in the respiratory on call service as

• Professional Duties
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of protocols, procedures and guidelines.

• To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management of and care of frail
• To be actively involved in the maintenance of Clinical
• Act as a role model for quality patient care at all times, promoting the need for effective evidence based
• Act as patient advocate at all points of the care
• Work within the HCPC Code of Conduct at all
• Adhere to national, local and professional standards, guidance and directives relevant to the sphere of
• To provide and participate in clinical supervision as required.
• To support the development of other team
• To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service
• Contribute to the collection, analysis and dissemination of data as required for the
• To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit as
• To organise and participate in in-service training programmes ensuring appropriate training is
• To participate in the Trusts supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to
• To be responsible for the supervision and education of the undergraduate therapy

• Managerial Duties
  • Be proactive in the development of the frailty service, supporting the Lead Nurse for the Acute Frailty Team and Head of the Acute Frailty Service. Generating new ideas and innovations to support the development of the Frailty service.
  • Deputising for Lead Acute frailty Specialist Nurse as
  • To recognize, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to the Lead Acute frailty Specialist Nurse if unable to
  • Initiate discussions with the lead nurse about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job
  • To participate in the staff recruitment process

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Evidence of Postgraduate Training
• Clinical Educator Training
• Previous NHS Experience

Desirable

• Member of Professional Body
• Studied at Masters level or equivalent
• Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
• Relevant Accredited Postgraduate Training
• Manual Handling Facilitator

Knowledge, experience & expertise

Essential

• Recent and extensive clinical experience working with frail patients. This should include assessments, complex and autonomous decision making and discharge planning
• Good Clinical Reasoning skills
• Evidence of CPD, self directed learning and Reflective Practice
• Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc
• Experience developing others
• Ability to assess risk on discharge and to put risk reduction measures in place
• Awareness of relevant Legislation, Local and National initiatives
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records

Desirable

• Previous experience working at Band 6 leve
• Experience in contributing to service improvements
• Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint)

Communication & relationships

Essential

• Teaching/Presentation skills eg, presenting in service training
• Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
• Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
• Ability to concentrate and work in stressful conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to identify and articulate own training needs
• Self motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
• Excellent Team Player
• Proven ability to work well in a team
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
• Ability to organise own work and caseload and delegate appropriately

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accept referrals from other clinicians and be responsible for the care of those patients as per agreed protocols
• Undertake duties as necessary
• Able to deal with high pressure demands from service users, ensuring patient care is not compromised
• Work as part of a team on all MRI scanners within the Trust, but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload

For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• BSc/DCR
• HCPC Registration
• IV Cannulation Course

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification in modality

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Good broad experience of general radiography and evidence of recent continuous experience in speciality.
• Substantial recent experience of working as an MRI Radiographer
• Good working knowledge of the MHRA Safety Guidelines for MRI and Health and Safety at work policies
• Ability to use initiative, be methodical, accurate and practical.
• IT keyboard skills and computer literate

Desirable

• Experience in other modalities
• Evidence of involvement in Research and Audit

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Friendly, reliable, good communicator and team worker
• Ability to organise other staff, prioritise work and solve problems

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Lindley

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in OPEL site meetings using standard operating procedures to give accurate information on operational pressures and to manage and take appropriate action, finding solutions to issues
• Liaise with the Clinical Commander at the other hospital site and external to the trust regarding bed resources, and coordinate the transfer of patients to and from tertiary centres in accordance with trust policies, protocols and agreed SLAs.
• Liaise with the Matrons, General Managers and Clinicians regarding problems relating to their service and with the health care teams, patients and carers to ensure the patient journey is a good experience.
• To attend cardiac arrest calls and assist as required by the arrest team. To have the expert knowledge and skills required to fulfil this role.
• Attend mandatory study days, in-service training and meetings as required.
• To have an overview of the Trust wide position and make appropriate clinical decisions to ensure safety of all patients is achieved and met
• To work closely with the ward teams to ensure hospital wards bed state is live and accurate.
• To liaise with and escalate to divisional mangers of the day to maintain an accurate site position
• To participate in audit and quality projects to improve patient safety and experience.
• To investigate and resolve complaints and concerns and escalate to divisional teams where appropriate.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Current registration with NMC
• Relevant degree or working towards equivalent
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Must be willing to work towards further development

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Experience in a clinical leadership/team leader role
• Experience of coordinating a ward/clinical area
• Experience of liaising with patients/carers
• Previous experience of Site Management
• Can demonstrate ability to work towards meeting key performance indicators
• Sufficiently competent in order to demonstrate expert clinical knowledge
• Some understanding of the complexity of the NHS and the national picture and how this impacts on Site Management
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of the NHS equality and diversity agenda
• ALS accredited

Desirable

• Experience in caring for patients in high risk categories and those requiring high dependency care
• Knowledge of wider healthcare issues

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a multi professional team and clients
• Good leadership skills and able to influence sustained change
• Self-awareness
• Able to work under pressure and be resilient to meet performance targets
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Can conduct own projects successfully and follow through with actions
• Willing to undertake ownership and accountability
• Team player and willingness to share responsibility
• Flexible, responsive approach to work
• Committed to patient centred decision making
• Able to deal very sensitively and non-confrontationally with colleagues, patients and relatives
• Confident to work assertively with multi-disciplinary 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.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Aseptic dispensing and manipulation of sterile and non-sterile products
• To gain a knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
• To receive and process prescriptions and orders
• To be responsible for the receipt, checking and storage of pharmaceutical and relatedeliveries placing all stock away in appropriate locations taking account of expiry dates and the need for stock rotation. This involves some lifting
• To maintain stock and equipment to the standard required in the unit. This includes pharmaceuticals, a variety of consumable items and laundry
• To carry out essential regular quality assurance monitoring according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and accurately complete any required paperwork. This includes physical environment and microbiological monitoring
• To assist with the specialised cleaning for the unit using specialised disinfectants
• To assist with the aseptic dispensing process according to SOPs once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved
• Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste appropriately according to SOPs and Trust procedures
• Participates in weekend, public holiday, and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
• Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
• To carry out general duties, including preparation of bottles and packaging, cleaning equipment, receipt of orders, expiry date checking, stock checks and stock control of medicines
• To monitor and record fridge temperatures and similar tasks
• To assist with the maintenance of records, relating to work and workload stats
• To assist in Audits
• To clean shelving where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy and organised conditio

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision
• Attend all mandatory training
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
• Maintain Trust conduct including appearance at all times

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Prior work experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy environment
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care
• Team worker
• Oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Organised, tidy and methodical
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Able to understand and follow written procedures
• Meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

• Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
• Customer service techniques

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent Pharmacy Assistant course approved by the GPhC
• GCSE English, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Computer literate

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further information regarding main responsibilities.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accredited Checking Technician

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• Good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrable commitment to CPD
• Basic audit skills
• Computer literate

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good training and supervisory 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.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Pharmacy Department

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Handling and receiving phone calls and emails from patients and being able to assist them with a variety of enquiries including booking, rescheduling and cancelling appointments. Demonstrating tasks as part of staff training. To proactively ensure that all information held on electronic systems is correct and up to date. Booking, cancelling and rescheduling appointments at the request of clinicians and services as well as being able to utilise relevant computer systems in order to ensure that patients are booked in priority order. Book, reschedule and cancel interpreters in relation to outpatient appointments and request alternative letter types (e.g. braille). Action DNAs on eRS. Registering non eRS referrals in EPR. Create and administer encounters in EPR. Complete all relevant actions in DrDr relating to outpatient appointments Complete all administrative functions in relation to requests via the Appointment Form system. Action deceased list to ensure outpatient appointments are cancelled. Ring patients for short notice bookings or cancellations. Complete Add / Set administrative functions. Follow specific booking processes such as Fracture Clinic or TB. Engage in pathway developments and pilots to improve outpatient services. Complete advocacy requests from eRS. Performing EPR functions for CAS clinics. Requesting blood forms or repeat prescriptions for patients. Achieving personal KPIs in relation to Hub targets. Escalate capacity and demand and slot utilisation issues within the hub for review. Utilise multiple KP+ models to complete processes. Full training will be given on all systems and tasks. Carry out general office admin duties such as scanning, photocopying and handling post. To always maintain confidentiality. Be an ambassador for your Hub Actively participate in team briefings Be responsible for and complete all Essential Safety Training (EST) and any other training required. The Support hub and clinic hubs have different functions. This job description encompasses all functions of the Bookings Administration Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GSCE English grade 3 -9, (A*-D, or equivalent), GCSE Mathematics grade 3 -9, (A*-D, or equivalent)
• Motivation to develop the role and themselves

Desirable

• Customer focused training already undertaken

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Experience of working within in a customer focused setting, office/admin environment
• Understanding of the importance of accuracy and confidentiality in handling patient information.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and accessibility needs (e.g., interpreters, alternative letter formats).
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Experience using various administrative computer systems and good computer skills
• Able to work quickly and accurately meeting deadlines and performance targets
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow processes and standard operating procedures consistently.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EPR / E-Referral (ERS)
• Knowledge of NHS outpatient pathways and booking processes.
• Familiarity with RTT rules and outpatient targets.
• Experience of working within an office-based NHS setting

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Good oral, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work on own and as part of a team
• Able to handle telephone and email enquiries in a professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure while maintaining high service standards.
• Team player with a willingness to support colleagues.
• Flexible and adaptable to service needs.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Band 6 AAA Co-ordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operational delivery ofthe NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme across West Yorkshire. The postholder ensures the programme is delivered efficiently, safely, and in accordance with nationalscreening standards, NHS policies, and local procedures.The role involves managing screening pathways, coordinating clinics, supervising staff, monitoringperformance, maintaining high-quality data, and working collaboratively with clinical andadministrative teams to provide an effective and patient-centred screening service.The post holder contributes to service development, quality improvement, governance, andcompliance with national screening standards while ensuring patients receive timely screening,surveillance, and onward referral where appropriate.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Education to degree level or working towards or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in field or similar
• GCSE English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS England Screening Programmes and national screening standards.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• 3 years Leadership/Management experience
• Experience of budget responsibility.
• Clinical Governance knowledge.
• Programme/Project Management.
• Previous experience of line management.
• Collaborative, multi agency working.

Desirable

• Experience of working within Screening Programmes, health promotion specialties.
• Experience of Regional Quality Assurance requirements.
• Organising/Leading team meeting and networking events.
• Recent experience of working across primary and secondary care teams.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proven ability to manage difficult conversations, complaints, or challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent organisational and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate staff to achieve service objectives.
• Experience of delivering training, presentations, or educational sessions.

Desirable

• Experience of working across organisational boundaries with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of representing a service at regional or national meetings.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Infirmary

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for all goods inwards and stock movements relating to the catering stores, whilst maintaining strict hygiene practices and adhering to departmental policies and procedures.

This is a physically demanding role with lifting pulling and pushing involved.

Monday to Friday 7.30am -1.30pm occasional bank holidays and weekends. Handling all types of food.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Basic Food hygiene certificate
• Basic English and maths.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good food hygiene practices
• Awareness of Health and Safety and manual handling techniques
• Flexible able to multi task.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of good Lifting & handling Techniques.
• Basic computer skills, menu mark stock control system, e-mail, excel

Experience

Essential

• The ability to communicate well with staff, patients and members of the public

Desirable

• Experience of working in a large catering environment
• Receiving Goods inwards
• Experience of stock handling and control systems
• To demonstrate a methodical and organised approach to work

General

Essential

• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will:-

• Organise the workload of the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, through an efficient and effective electronic diary system, bring forward system and electronic paper management system.
• Communicate and build close relationships with senior colleagues both internal and external to the organisation.
• Prepare agendas, circulate with supporting papers and take minutes of meetings chaired by the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• Format and produce complex reports and papers.
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion to deal with complex and sensitive information
• Demonstrate a high level of numeracy and literacy skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and speed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised, using own initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise own daily workload in line with the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development's workload and commitments.
• On occasion, it may be necessary to work outside normal office hours to fulfil the role.
• To provide an extremely high level and comprehensive administrative service to the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• To deal professionally and effectively with internal and external colleagues.
• To develop, implement and maintain effective and appropriate office management systems in line with the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development's requirements.
• To administer, manager and co-ordinate a demanding workload using own initiative, prioritising and maintaining deadlines and commitments.
• To organise meetings, prepare, finalise and collate all supporting documentation required for meetings chaired by the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development and arrange follow-up actions/meetings, where appropriate.
• To work without direct supervision, using own initiative and, where necessary, initiate letters and emails, both internally and externally, as required without reference to the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• To maintain an effective diary system for the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development and use own initiative in relation to their incoming correspondence.
• To develop and maintain a comprehensive electronic filing system.
• To develop and maintain a comprehensive bring forward system.
• To receive and action incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails.
• To organise travel and hotel arrangements in line with external commitments and co-ordinate monthly expenses.
• To act in a confidential manner at all times, receiving complex and sensitive information.
• To provide administration support to other members of the Corporate Workforce and OD Senior Team.
• To provide administration support to other members of the Executive Team, when required.
• To undertake such other duties that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the post, including out of hours work, either at initial place of work or at any other organisation establishments.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Experience, and Expertise

Essential

• Evidence of practical experience in a PA role
• Substantial experience of Microsoft Office
• Substantial knowledge and experience of 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.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Duties

• Maintain professional registration
• Maintain clear, accurate and up to date records relevant to your practice and in line with professional standards and Trust policy.
• Ensure effective team working and communication with all colleagues
• Share information to identify and reduce risk
• Support students and colleagues learning to help them develop their professional competence and confidence
• Support and participate in relevant IPC international, national, regional and local epidemiological research and surveillance of health care associated infections.
• Liaise, as appropriate, with UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA), the Strategic Health Authority (SHA), Environmental Health Services, Local ICBs and PFI partners.
• As applicable act as expert adviser to Estates, PFI partners, Purchasing Advising Group and other groups/parties as appropriate
• Support/advise the Occupational Health Department on issues relating to IPC.

Managerial Duties

• To supervise and mentor students whilst they are on placement with the team

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
• Always maintain professional conduct and appearance.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

Essential

• Must have recent relevant experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered practitioner in an acute care environment or within relevant community setting.
• Previous experience and demonstratable knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.
• Demonstratable Fundamental IT skills: use of Electronic Patient Records and all aspects of Microsoft.
• Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to role.

Desirable

• Previous experience as an Infection Control Link Nurse/practitioner/ able to demonstrate a proven interest in IPC.
• Able to demonstrate change management
• Recent and relevant experience of demonstratable ability to present / teach.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with NMC registration or equivalent professional registration e.g. Operating Department Practitioner with UK registration
• Hold or working towards an appropriate healthcare degree

Desirable

• A basic Infection Control qualification.
• A teaching qualification and experience of training/teaching

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff, the public and patients: including presentation, education and delivering patients results.
• Management experience: of junior staff and students
• Able to manage own workload

Desirable

• Extensive working clinical knowledge including environmental factors of Infection prevention and control

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust

Acre Mill, Acre Street

Lindley, Huddersfield

HD3 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of individualised compassionate care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times, their privacy and dignity.
• To assist the OPD Manager in the efficient running of medical outpatient clinics.
• To coordinate the clinics to ensure that patients visiting the outpatient area receive a first class service.
• To support patients visiting the outpatient setting; ensuring that they are kept updated & informed with their progress (in clinic) and explanation provided regarding any next steps (what happens next) through the service.
• To provide care for patients who attend the outpatient department and for their carers; within the recognized framework in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust policies, and Health & Safety legislation

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership Qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
• Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Human Factors awareness

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary / Calderdale Royal Hospital

Acre Street

Lindley

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will work as part of the Outpatient Department at CRH, HRI and Acre
• To assist the multidisciplinary team to provide exemplary and compassionate care within the outpatient setting.
• To actively assist in the delivery of individual programmes of care under the direction of qualified staff and alone.
• To participate as an effective member of the team.
• To follow instructions and report any changes
• To proactively support the provisions of high standards of nursing care in the outpatient setting

For further information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

• English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
• Moving and Handling
• Infection Control
• Customer Care
• Competent / able to evidence the completion of Health Care Assistant core competencies

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Previous employment with a healthcare setting
• Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
• Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
• Understand the importance of record keeping
• Literacy Skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of record keeping

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
• Good communication Skills

Desirable

• Plan delegated 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

Acre Street

Huddersfield/Halifax

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead the electrical team, liaising with clinical staff for maintenance related tasks

Ordering of electrical/mechanical related materials

Carry out maintenance tasks including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative and reactive maintenance

The use of electronic devices, PDA and IPAD for work allocation and completion of planned/reactive works.

Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to his / her background and training, often without supervision

Assist in the setting out of new work, (identify materials for ordering and collect) using relevant tools and equipment, often without supervision

Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties

Manufacture, assembly, erection and installation of new work, without supervision

Undertake specific maintenance and repairs after dedicated in house training

Use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works

Learn new techniques, with training as necessary

Have an understanding of the relationship of other engineering staffs trade to your own

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognized time served apprenticeship
• BTEC/ONC level or any of the following
• City & Guilds Certificate :- Electrical Installation LEVEL 3
• NVQ Level 3 in an electrical structured training programme
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of modern A/C equipment
• 18th Edition Wiring regulations
• HVAC Knowledge
• Electrical AP (
• IOSH Working Safely

Desirable

• Multiskilling qualification
• Full clean driving license

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of the provision of maintenance services and thorough knowledge of building, engineering, particularly related to regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the given service functions
• Knowledge of Health & Safety/Risk Management issues
• Good organisational and managerial skills, ability to prioritise and organise own and departmental workloads
• Experienced at working to deadlines
• Ability to manage own time multi-tasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills along with a proven track record in professionalism, when communicating with people with strong opposing views
• Proven ability to ensure a constructive balance between empowering others to act and holding to account in order to achieve agreed targets and delivery of a high level of service
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and academic progression
• Able to exercise independent judgment
• Skilled at working with multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Ability to produce reports in relation to facilities services in the NHS environment.

General

Essential

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Experience

Essential

• Time served tradesperson and demonstrable post apprentice experience as electrical craftsman / electrician
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying fault/flaws from complex electrical drawings
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) Time served tradesperson and demonstrable post apprentice experience as electrical craftsman / electrician
• Have proven supervisory experience
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying fault/flaws from complex electrical drawings
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team
• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment.
• Experience of AP Procedures.
• Prepared to undertake any training as necessary

Desirable

• Experience working on Fire Damper Systems/Controls

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and person specification for further information.

If any further information is required contact Jade Murdock, Lead Nurse for Medical and Frailty Same Day Emergency Care.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths Grade 9-3 (A* -D) or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject

Knowledge, experience & expertise

Essential

• Previous administration and clerical experience
• Experience of working within a patient or customer facing role
• Working experience of computers and data inputting
• Experienced in working in high pressure environments
• Good understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task, work accurately, and adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work well and stay calm under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate patience, care, and empathy
• Excellent conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Must be able to work across both hospital sites
• Must be flexible and able to work the full range of shifts

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Knowledge of NHS IT systems

Communication & relationships

Essential

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication 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.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

Any further information can be obtained by contacting the interviewers.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Mentoring Certificate / Qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Other post graduate qualification relevant to post
• Leadership development programme
• ALS/ILS/AIMS
• Recruitment and selection training

Knowledge, experience & expertise

Essential

• Recent significant experience of working within Acute Medicine or Emergency Department
• Awareness of Must Do's
• To demonstrate comprehensive current acute medicine knowledge, skills and experience.
• Knowledge of future provision of services

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Knowledge of Same day emergency care (SDEC)
• Knowledge of electronic patient record
• Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals

Communication & relationships

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates professional leadership skills
• Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Works within budgetary parameters

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have significant experience in caring for patients with cancer, be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, care of central venous access devices and administration of IV medications.

For more information please see the attached Job Description pack

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING

Essential

• First level Nursing Registration on NMC register
• Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration

Desirable

• Post registration education in relevant specialty or working towards
• Other Post Basic Qualification or working towards

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Knowledge of future provision of services
• Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
• Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
• Accreditation in the administration of cytotoxic medications
• Positive role model to all members of the team
• A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
• Competent in the delivery of SACT
• Leadership and clinical supervision skills
• Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and PREP
• Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards
• Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
• Leadership course or willingness to work towards
• Communication skills course
• UKONS level 6

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To hold day to day responsibility for managing the provision of community nursing services within a defined geographical area in response to identified need and strategic priority.
• The post holder will provide leadership within the Hub to keep the base safe and will work within the team of Clinical Managers to provide Divisional leadership for Community Nursing.
• The post holder will deputies for the OPAT Lead Nurse in her absence
• To effectively deploy and manage human and financial resources to ensure safe and responsive service delivery within Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust.
• To provide strong visible clinical leadership and to be the first point of contact to front line staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders across organisational boundaries to enable a prompt management response to operational issues.
• To contribute to the modernisation and redesign of clinical services leading on the implementation of district nursing redesign within a defined geographical area.
• To manage the processes for assessing and performance managing the activity for the community nurses within a defined geographical locality.
• To support the Matron Community Nursing in delivering the priorities and objectives relevant to adult services.
• To contribute to the planning, monitoring and development of services whilst seeking to promote a culture of continuous improvement thus contributing to the achievement of CHFT values and objectives.
• To represent the Directorate at meetings and for specified activities, as required by the Division Senior Management Team.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• 1st level registered nurse or Allied health Professional
• Qualification in teaching and assessing / mentoring

Desirable

• Management qualification
• MSC level of study

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and learning from relevant and recent community nursing experience or Therapy experience
• Experience of leading and managing clinical teams or services
• Evidence of continuing professional development that had further enhanced leadership skill
• Current issues in community/primary health care
• Models of leadership
• Drivers behind service modernisation and change agenda
• IT awareness
• Research and audit methodology
• Awareness of clinical governance and its impact on contemporary nursing
• Issues in multi agency / multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to service redesign initiatives
• Experience of managing services in a changing environment

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Effective communicator including negotiating, mentoring and advocacy skills
• Planning and organisation of self
• Problem solving
• Commitment to developing self and others
• Able to introduce change and innovation
• Presentation skills
• Budget management skills
• Assertive
• Confident
• Creative thinker - solution focussed
• Ability to work flexibly

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Community Services, Dean Clough

Bowling Mill

Halifax

HX3 5WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description for full details. Due to limited word count, only a few points are mentioned below:

• Contribute to the set-up of research studies
• Assist in the feasibility process, liaising with support departments within the Trust, local investigators, trials units and R&D for local approval.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility in supporting a variety of research studies, ranging from observational studies to Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products
• Assist in the selection and recruitment of participants in compliance with study inclusion / exclusion criteria
• Comply with the informed consent process as detailed in the study protocol and for studies which are not Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPS) take consent in line with study protocol, ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs.

For further information about the post please contact Georgina Turner on 01484 343425 or Matthew Robinson on 01422 222062.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Responsibility to plan own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and professional revalidation

Desirable

• Working towards appropriate degree
• Teaching/Mentoring Certificate skills or willing to work towards
• Attended research training courses
• Work together get results (WTGR) training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
• Interest in clinical research
• Experience of teaching, supervising and mentoring staff
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and Confidentiality
• Experience of taking charge of clinical shifts either as a nurse or Allied Heath Professional
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills
• Evidence of good management and organisational skills
• Able to undertake pertinent clinical skills e.g. venepuncture
• Knowledge of drug therapies for common medical conditions Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice

Desirable

• Research and audit experience
• Understanding of research networks and clinical trials processes
• Knowledge of future provision of services

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative
• Accurate & meticulous attention to detail
• Team player with personal insight of ability and limitations
• Self-motivated & willingness to gain & develop professional knowledge
• Develop/maintain positive working relationships
• Good attendance record
• Ability to work flexibly according to demands of role
• Able to rapidly absorb and respond to complex information
• Familiar with PAS/PAS WEB/CRIS/PPM/EPR reporting 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.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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