Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in psychology or related disciplines, and a Doctorate and/or PhD level in clinical psychology/clinical neuropsychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• Doctoral level research completed in a relevant area of clinical psychology/neuropsychology.
• Specialist knowledge of neuropsychology syndromes, functional neuroanatomy, assessment techniques and psychometrics
• Specialist knowledge of interventions and neurorehabilitation and an ability to guide and advise therapy staff on these principles

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable substantial years' experience post-qualification of the application of clinical skills to specialist neuropsychology settings.
• Previous experience presenting to peers / colleagues on a range of clinical and research issues.
• Neuropsychological experience across a range of clinical settings, client ages and neuropsychological syndromes
• Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects within own service including implementing psychotherapeutic interventions.

Communication & Customer Care

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of, and ability to, manage the needs of patients with acute and chronic disability, including the use of supportive counselling skills as appropriate.
• Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers, and other health professional staff in service delivery.
• Ability to communicate highly sensitive information to cognitively impaired and/or psychologically vulnerable people and their carers, who may have significant barriers to understanding or acceptance.
• Management of behavioural disturbances e.g., verbal aggression, inappropriate behaviour, and risk of physical aggression from people with a behavioural / cognitive disturbance.

Personal & people development

Essential

• Ability to establish good rapport and professional working relationships within multidisciplinary teams and other agencies for extended periods of time.
• Ability to show leadership, initiative and utilise clinical supervision in different services effectively.
• Ability to identify areas for own personal / professional development through highly developed reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to autonomously manage own caseload.
• Ability to represent clinical psychology in multi-disciplinary group settings and within specialist clinical services.

Desirable

• Ability to complete clinical and research duties in an autonomous fashion.

Academic and research

Essential

• Previous experience of research indicating the ability to conduct research autonomously.
• Interest in conducting scientific research within relevant areas of clinical neuropsychology.
• Ability to critique and evaluate scientific data and best practice clinical guidelines.

Quality and service improvement

Essential

• Evidence of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the assessment and management of complex neuro-disability.

Desirable

• Evidence of active engagement with stakeholders within the wider community e.g. NHS England; relevant Charity organisation

Information processing (IT skills)

Desirable

• Competent IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages)

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to cope with highly emotive and psychologically challenging demands of working with neurologically impaired patients for long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring, and non-judgemental manner.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others.
• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Interpret and integrate complex data from a variety of sources including psychometric tests, direct and indirect observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in their care.
• Formulate a care pathway for either group or individual work, as appropriate.
• Assessment for group work includes careful consideration of group dynamics and individual motivational factors (including stages of change).
• Utilise Motivational Interviewing skills during assessment and intervention.
• Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team in the development, delivery and evaluation of generic and specialised PMPs and group based programmes
• Provide evidence-based short-medium term intervention for clients experiencing psychological barriers to effective management of their chronic pain condition.
• Following a comprehensive and rigorous psychological assessment, provide feedback to an interdisciplinary team to inform upon the appropriateness of invasive procedures such as implantation of spinal cord stimulator (applicable for Band 8a)
• Act at all times in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in health-specific clinical psychology, especially pain management.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of using evidence based psychological interventions for the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of psychological problems.
• Demonstrable experience of providing both group based and individual interventions.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of teaching or training other professional in psychological concepts.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, families and external agencies.
• Proven ability to interpret complex data and understand patterns and trends

Desirable

• Able to manage people within and according to a robust performance framework

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Marjons University

Derriford Hospital

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1.Ensure the patients, relatives and those the therapist comes into contact with are aware of the role of the Occupational Therapist and components of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.

2.Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment.

3.Select from a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to assess and aid diagnosis of cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, physical and social functioning of the patients referred. This includes, but is not limited to social environmental interview, cognitive, perceptual and mood screens, personal care, kitchen assessments, feeding assessments and group therapy sessions.

4. Make reliable interpretations of the assessment results, in order to inform other professionals in the diagnosis and management of the patients. Also to guide the Occupational Therapy treatment plan, and for the recommendation of the discharge destination/placement.

5.Plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given. Addressing areas such as disease management, sensory, motor, splinting, psychosocial needs and functional abilities.

6.Carry out environmental home assessments, pre-discharge home assessments, discharge home assessments and follow-up visits, as required. Assess the patient carrying out functional skills to maximise independent living, arranging equipment provision, adaptations and support services as required. Assess for disability access and safety, also ensuring access to community resources and assessing carer needs.

7.Assess for and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase / enable independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. These include but are not limited to feeding, dressing, leisure activities and employment. Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of the items provided.

8.Rise requisitions for minor adaptation on behalf of Social Services; and OT equipment on behalf of the OT Department, Derriford Hospital, per referral.

9.Assess for wheelchairs, specialist seating and positioning needs treating as appropriate, referring on to wheelchair and seating clinics as required.

10.Responsible to plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given.

11.Provide specialised Early Phase Rehabilitation for patients with stroke specific and other neurological problems. This can involve: personal activities of daily living, kitchen and eating practice, desensitisation programmes for patients with hypersensitivity, remedial activities to promote overall functioning cognitively, perceptually or physically.

12.Assess, fabricate and monitor thermoplastic and off the shelf splints for patients as appropriate with care plans.

13.Review, record and report regularly on patients treatment and progress to the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in individual clinical areas, whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times.

14.Complex discharge planning, which involves identifying patients and carers needs, and the co-ordination of services in the community, to address the diverse and complex presentation and needs of patients, e.g. arranging the provision of hoist for discharge.

15.Actively participate, liaise and ensure good communication with the MDT, carers, Integrated Community Stroke Pathway, social services, statutory and voluntary bodies to establish a comprehensive discharge package to ensure continuation of care in the community. This includes providing written communication to support the need for services and equipment and online referrals.

16.Liaise effectively with SRU, other hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community teams etc. as necessary, when patients are transferred, completing appropriate referrals online.

17.Provide Patient/Carer Education/Advice. Ensuring patients understand the detail or complexity of the impact of disease and physical and emotional deficits on patients safety and independence in the hospital, home, leisure and workplace.

18.Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patient may be depressed, deaf, or who may be unable to accept the diagnosis/prognosis

19.Utilizing interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and involving patients in their treatment, in order to achieve the treatment goal.

20.Provide appropriate advice and support to patients following terminal diagnosis in liaison with the MDT and specialist services including Palliative Care Teams.

21.Impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers, which could have life changing consequences, in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding to the effect of hospitalisation and disability.

22.Attend and participate in case conferences, daily whiteboard meetings, therapy huddles and Stroke Pathway Meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.

23.Responsible to maintain competence in the use of moving and handling techniques and equipment, required for the management of highly dependent patients.

24.Prioritise day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to junior staff where appropriate.

25.Undertake responsibility of the line management of specific staff. Assist and take responsibility for the organising, support and supervision of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and support staff within the Team, as required.

26.Responsible for the allocation and organisation of workload within this Team, when the Team Leader is off duty.

27.Adopt a flexible approach in the provision of clinical cover during the absence of other therapists within the team or department.

28.Responsible to take action to ensure defective equipment is withdrawn from service, and report the defects to the OT Manager.

29.Contribute to the evaluation and introduction of assessment / treatment media / equipment / tools being used within the team.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• To be registered as required with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses.

Desirable

• Wheelchair accredited.
• Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups.
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator
• Post-graduate training relevant to clinical area
• Current valid UK driving license

Knowledge

Essential

• To have extensive demonstrable experience as an Occupational Therapist in the physical fields.
• To have specific experience in the field of Stroke/Neurology.
• To have specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of OT assessments and treatments in this specialty.
• To have proven knowledge of a wide range of OT equipment and minor adaptations.
• Experience of working as part of a Therapy team and the wider MDT.
• To have good verbal and written English skills.
• To have training, supervisory and /or teaching demonstrable experience.

Desirable

• To have demonstrable experience of supervising student occupational therapists and staff at all grades.
• To have demonstrable experience of staff appraisals.
• To have demonstrable experience in teaching other members of the MDT team both internal and external settings.
• To have demonstrable experience in delivering patient education.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Professional manner
• To have demonstrable experience to be able to prioritise complex caseload and allocate workload to the team.
• To have good time management skills.
• Leadership qualities

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• To have a co-operative nature and be able to get on well with others, work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Be steady and dependable and able to persist in difficult situations without being distracted
• Recognise own limitation.

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road,

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services:

a. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy

b. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

c. Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives

d. Support the development ofan effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation working with the PCN team

e. Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice

f. Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access

g. As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

h. Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

i. Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition

j. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally

k. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

o. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

p. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

q. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

r. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

t. Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

u. Provide travel advice services St Peters also has a private travel clinic and there is an expectation that the post holder will work in this area as well.

v. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

w. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

x. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance

y. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system

z. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

aa. Chaperone patients where necessary

bb. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

cc. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning in order to improve patient care

d. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs

e. Support with the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients

f. Support in the coordination of the nursing team rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Nursing and Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Family planning qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse
• Experience with chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Experience of quality initiatives eg benchmarking
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Peter’s Medical Centre

Address

Oxford Street

Brighton

BN1 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development

Desirable

• Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
• Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
• Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals

Knowledge Skills and Aptitdues

Essential

• Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
• Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
• Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
• IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and Excellence

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for a 12-month Band 6 secondment into the role of Critical Care educator with a primary base at Peterborough City Hospital. The successful candidate will help to facilitate training, education and support the practice and development of all relevant clinical staff related to the care of Critically Ill patients. They will work in conjunction with the Band 7 Critical Care Educators at NWAFT.

Main responsibilities will include:

To ensure that staff are trained, educated, and developed to their potential, to meet the demands of the service in liaison with Band 7 Educators.

To Identify and work with individuals who lack in competence / confidence to ensure that they are fit for practice and purpose.

To monitor and help maintain compliance with mandatory and local Critical Care competencies for all members of staff.

To deliver education and collaboratively enable compliance with national competency/education frameworks: ie theCritical Care National competency framework

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Supervisor/Assessor status or Mentorship qualification
• Post Registration Critical Care qualification

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years experience of working within Critical Care
• Evidence of both formal and informal teaching activities

Desirable

• Involvement with evidence-based project work and change management

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of personal CPD
• Role Model for High Level Nursing Practice and Clinical Expert within Critical Care Knowledge and Skills Framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in routine and specialised techniques in Histology and Neuropathology, plus any other areas as required. This will require the unsupervised preparation of high risk and specialist material eg renal biopsies, to the necessary quality standards.

Participate in all internal and external quality control/quality assurance systems and schemes, appropriate to the area of work and, using advanced knowledge of staining techniques and pathology, have the necessary competence to send out work to the medical staff.

To be jointly responsible for maintenance of adequate stocks of reagent and consumables to ensure continuous service provision in the section and the laboratory in general.

Participate in and conduct staff annual appraisals and set/achieve relevant objectives.

To rotate through sections of the Department as required.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the pathology of disease
• Ability to perform all techniques relevant to the area of work

Desirable

• oPractical demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office based applications

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the IBMS and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• State registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

• Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBMS) or Fellowship

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
• Excellent time management and organisational 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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Cellular Pathology Derriford Hospital

Derriford road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ / Diploma / RHS Level 2 or willing to work towards an Amenity Horticulture or equivalent
• Willing to undertake any specific training appropriate to the post.
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2.
• Experience of Grounds Maintenance
• A keen and invested interest in horticulture

Desirable

• Certification for machine maintenance.
• Pesticide certification PA1 / PA6 or a strong willing to undertake this certification.
• City and Guilds level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting.
• Willing to undertake Level 3 supervisory qualification should this be requested

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months experience working in an amenity horticulture environment.
• Evidence of working in a team environment
• Efficient in the use of all Microsoft
• Office programs including, word, excel and Microsoft outlook

Desirable

• Experience of hard and soft landscaping

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and legislation
• Ability to use a wide range of horticultural nonpowered and powered tools and equipment
• Good understanding of plant knowledge, their maintenance requirements, identification and propagation
• Knowledge of horticultural duties relevant to decorative amenity areas

Desirable

• Identification methods and control of pests and diseases.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Lane Hospital

Cross Lane

Scarborough

YO12 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Covering reception desk greeting patients and visitors with a professional and friendly manner.

Manage the booking system efficiently, signposting patients to the relevant services.

Answering incoming calls, respond to queries and manage email correspondence promptly.

Assist clinicians as needed, including handling paperwork, stocking consultation rooms and daily end of day duties to ensure the rooms are meeting infection control standards.

Manage office supplies, handling incoming/outgoing post and perform general administrative duties.

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.

As Reception Supervisor, you will provide leadership and day-to-day support to the reception team. You will:

• Assist in the recruitment, induction, training, and development of reception staff.
• Maintain and update reception handbooks and "how to" guides.
• Lead by example, modelling professional behaviour and a patient-first approach.
• Monitor mandatory training compliance and support ongoing staff development..
• Create and manage weekly reception rotas, approve annual leave, and arrange cover where required.
• Manage day-to-day team issues and resolve conflicts, escalating to management where necessary.
• Deal with more complex patient enquiries, including informal complaints, before escalation.
• Continually assess and evaluate reception systems, recommending improvements to the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 (or equivalent).
• Experience using EMIS

Desirable

• Additional training or certification in medical office administration or healthcare administration

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a medical receptionist role or similar administrative position (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Proficiency in using computer software for appointment scheduling, electronic medical records, and general office tasks.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, billing procedures, and privacy regulations.
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients, with a commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, the Data Protection Act 2018, and GDPR.

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

Park Lane Practice

Address

1-6 City Green

Sunderland

Tyne & Wear

SR2 7BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Professional qualification equivalent to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience of autistic people, people with learning disabilities, or both, gained through lived experience, education, youth work, health, or social services.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, which require expertise within a specialism or discipline underpinned by theoretical knowledge of relevant practical experience.

Desirable

• Lived Experience specific to learning disabilities, autism or both with children, young people and adults up to the age of 25.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with autistic people and/or people with a learning disability, people with complex communication and behavioural issues, and their parents/families/carers.
• Experience of liaising with multi- disciplinary professionals and working across agencies, holding to account where appropriate.

Desirable

• Have experience and skills in undertaking holistic whole family assessments and risk assessments.

Skills and competences

Essential

• Empathy/Understanding - able to demonstrate an approach that requires an understanding of the needs from the perspective of people and their family and carers.
• Positive and Solution focussed - has positive, solution focussed approach to ensuring the best outcomes for people and their family and carers.
• Commitment to joined-up collaborative working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Humber NHS Trust HQ,

Beverley Road

Willerby

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

o To be professionally responsible and accountable for the management of own clinical caseload and to organise this effectively with regards to clinical priority and effective use of time in a variety of settings.

o To work autonomously to provide highly complex advice to paediatric patients with highly complex medical and surgical conditions that are reliant on artificial nutrition support in the community. This will involve nutritional assessment (based on interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition and dietary history) and development of nutritional care plans which are both realistic, practical and evidence based (based on assessment of medical, social, economic, cultural and psychological factors).

o To manage and be responsible for an individual caseload of paediatric patients with a wide range of medical, neurological, physical, social and emotional needs, including life limiting and degenerative conditions in an outpatient setting.

o To assess and interpret the medical diagnoses and changes in medical conditions and treatment plans of individual patients requiring artificial nutrition support and understand how it affects nutritional management.

o To formulate feeding regimens based on medical condition, fluid management, biochemical and anthropometric monitoring. o To have an awareness of tube site complications and to alert appropriate health care professionals to these complications if detected.

o To respond to urgent complex problems with enteral feeding tubes e.g accidental removal or blockages. Where possible to arrange emergency replacement of balloon retained gastrostomy devices or emergency assistance to clear blocked enteral feeding tubes in order to prevent hospital admissions.

o To provide training to patients and carers alongside nutrition nurses on the correct procedures of care for their enteral feeding tube.

o To maintain knowledge and awareness of guidelines for correct administration of medicines via enteral feeding tubes and where appropriate to liaise with the medicines management pharmacist for patient medication review.

o To attend relevant multidisciplinary meetings in order to provide expert advice to clinicians regarding provision of appropriate nutrition support interventions based on clinical evidence.

o To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise condition management, recovery potential, further disease prevention and during terminal care.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS.

Person Specification

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualification
• oHPC Registered
• oCompletion of Clinical Supervisory Skills training course

Desirable

• oCompletion of validated post registration training e.g. PENG course, paediatric course

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable post registration dietetic experience in home enteral feeding
• oDemonstrable senior level experience of paediatrics - including home enteral tube feeding.

Desirable

• oExtended Role competencies in enteral tube care.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel as well as patients and their carers
• oExpertise in the practical skills of nutritional support

Desirable

• oAbility to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Estover Health Centre

Leypark Walk

Plymouth

PL6 8UE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

1. Manage a complex and varied caseload of patients within the Medical and Surgical service, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
2. Use advanced clinical reasoning to assess occupational performance, functional ability, cognition, physical health, psychosocial needs, discharge requirements and risk, formulating person-centred treatment plans.
3. Work collaboratively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to set realistic rehabilitation goals and facilitate safe, timely and effective discharge planning.
4. Undertake assessment and intervention across a range of acute clinical pathways, adapting practice to meet changing service demands and patient needs.
5. Assess, recommend and arrange the provision of equipment, adaptations and support services to maximise independence and safety.
6. Complete environmental, access and home assessments as required to support discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation.
7. Utilise a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with patients who may have cognitive, communication, psychological or sensory impairments.
8. Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, families and carers regarding functional prognosis, rehabilitation potential, discharge planning and ongoing support requirements.
9. Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings, board rounds, family meetings and safeguarding processes, ensuring occupational therapy contributes effectively to patient-centred care.
10. Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant patient records using Trust electronic systems, including EPIC and other digital platforms.
11. Actively identify and manage risks relating to patient safety, safeguarding, equipment provision and discharge planning.
12. Contribute to the delivery of the seven-day service and provide cross-cover across the Medical and Surgical service as required.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Demonstrable post-registration Occupational Therapy experience within a physical health setting.
• Demonstrable experience independently managing a complex caseload within an acute hospital environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading complex discharge planning for patients with multifactorial needs.
• Demonstrable experience supervising students, support workers or junior staff.
• Demonstrable experience working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions within an MDT.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience working within acute General Medicine and/or Surgery.
• Demonstrable experience contributing to service development, quality improvement or audit projects.
• Demonstrable experience acting as shift coordinator, deputy team leader or taking responsibility for service flow.

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, relatives and members of the MDT
• Prove ability to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload independently
• Prove ability to work effectively within an MDT
• Proven ability to adapt to changing clinical demands and service priorities
• Proven ability to assess and manage risk appropriately
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proven ability to reflect on practice and identify own learning and development needs
• Proven ability to maintain professional boundaries, coidentity and accountability

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of delivering presentations or training sessions
• Demonstrable experience engaging and supporting team lead in change management projects

Disposition / Attitude / Motivation

Essential

• Demonstrates a patient-centred approach to care
• Motivated to develop specialist clinical knowledge and leadership skills
• Able to work independently whilst recognising own limitations and seeking support appropriately
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates resilience and proven ability to work effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Positive and flexible approach to service delivery and changing priorities
• Committed to collaborative working and supporting colleagues within the MDT.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of acting as a role model for colleagues
• Demonstrable experience of championing quality improvement initiatives.
• Evidence of involvement in professional networks or special interest groups

Other Factors

Essential

• Proven ability to work across the General Medical & Surgical service and provide cross-cover where required.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate familiarity with UK discharge pathways, patient flow processes and multi-agency working within health and social care systems.
• Proven ability to participate in the 7-day service rota
• Ability to travel across Trust sites and undertake community-based activities such as home visits where required.
• Full UK driving licence

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Level 7 Occupational Therapy Medical and Surgical Speciality Team

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
• We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan helping you save for your future

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter), at [email protected] or Georgia Nelson (Regional Lead OT): at [email protected]

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Dundee

DD3 9AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Received and transferred and trace all notes into and out of the ward

Person Specification

Essential & Desireable

Essential

• oPrevious reception or customer facing experience in a healthcare or public setting
• oClerical/administration experience including filing and/or reception
• oExcellent/professional telephone/ reception manner
• oFlexible approach to duties
• oAble to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• oAble to communicate clearly and act quickly in emergency
• oGood IT skills including Microsoft packages
• oTidy and methodical working practice
• oAttention to detail
• oAbility to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team take instructions from nurse in charge
• oConfidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers

Desirable

• oPrevious NHS experience
• oTo have a basic understanding of medical terminology
• oIT skills/ Transcribing from dictations desirable only

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

A606 Preoperative Assessment Dept, Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Stock shelves in the Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, and any other required location ensuring that stock is kept clean, tidy, in the correct place and used in order FEFO (first expiry first out).

Carry out regular stock checks of medicines stored within these areas reporting any discrepancies to the Procurement Pharmacy Technician.

Professional Responsibilities

To cooperate with managers to ensure the Pharmacy department is compliant with relevant statutory and professional standards on Health & Safety, COSHH, Clinical Governance, and Medicines Management.

To participate in the Pharmacy 7 day working rota including shift working, working at weekends and bank holidays on rotation with the other Pharmacy Support staff and in cooperation with other pharmacy staff.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above for English & Maths.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Valid driving licence.
• Good Distribution Practise qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Team working.

Desirable

• Experience of pharmacy or other customer focused service.
• Experience of working with formal procedures.
• JAC Pharmacy Computer System.
• Previous experience of picking and packing orders for dispatch.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numerical skills
• Good communication & IT skills (e.g. Excel, Microsoft NAV etc.),
• Ability to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise.
• Methodical and efficient.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities,
• Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision.
• Safety/security awareness

Desirable

• Customer service skills
• Understanding of stock control
• An understanding of applicable regulations, standards and best practices.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Proactive attitude to ongoing training, development and assessment.
• Responsible, flexible & professional in behaviour.
• Courteous in manner.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner to a level where drug names can be accurately received, recorded, and given, as part of the role
• Ability to write/notate in a clearly legible style
• Be able to work both within a team and individually to achieve targets and deadlines

Specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to external customers and suppliers when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Support Occupational Therapists in assessing patients' functional abilities, independence, and rehabilitation potential.
2. Deliver delegated Occupational Therapy interventions and rehabilitation programmes to patients, including activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, cognitive tasks and functional practice.
3. Support patients to regain independence and maximise participation in meaningful daily activities.
4. Undertake delegated assessments, observations and outcome measures within agreed competencies.
5. Support discharge planning processes by gathering information, arranging equipment and contributing to safe discharge plans as directed by a registered Occupational Therapist.
6. Assist with the provision, fitting and instruction of standard equipment following competency assessment and delegation.
7. Support patients with a range of physical, cognitive, respiratory and medical conditions, adapting interventions to meet individual needs.
8. Monitor, record and report changes in patients' functional abilities, rehabilitation progress and any clinical concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
9. Communicate effectively with patients who may have cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, anxiety, fatigue, delirium or complex medical conditions.
10. Provide clear information and guidance to patients, carers and families within the scope of the role.
11. Support Occupational Therapists with home assessments, access visits and discharge planning activities where appropriate.
12. Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in accordance with Trust and departmental standards.

Team and Service Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nursing Staff, Medical Staff and Discharge Teams.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, board rounds and handovers as required.
3. Support the delivery of individual and group rehabilitation activities where appropriate.
4. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.
5. Assist in maintaining therapy equipment, stock levels and clinical resources within the service.
6. Provide support to Occupational Therapy services across Medical and Surgical specialities in response to service needs.

General and Operational Responsibilities

1. Maintain safe working practices, adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control procedures, moving and handling guidance and health and safety requirements.
2. Undertake delegated administrative and clerical duties to support service delivery.
3. Participate in mandatory training, supervision, appraisal and ongoing competency development.
4. Demonstrate flexibility in working across Respiratory Medicine, Oncology Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and other acute inpatient specialities as required.
5. Contribute to maintaining a positive learning environment for students, new staff and colleagues.
6. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, values and professional standards.

Physical Effort

1. Frequent requirement to undertake moderate to high levels of physical activity throughout the working day.
2. Frequent walking between wards, departments and clinical areas.
3. Sustained periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching and working in restricted positions.
4. Assisting patients with personal care tasks, mobility, transfers and rehabilitation activities.
5. Supporting patients during functional assessments, activities of daily living and mobility practice.
6. Daily use of moving and handling equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs and mobility aids.
7. Moving and adjusting patients, furniture and clinical environments to maximise safety, function and independence.
8. Working within busy and occasionally confined clinical environments whilst maintaining patient and staff safety.

Mental Effort

1. Frequent concentration required when working with patients presenting with complex physical, cognitive, psychological and communication needs.
2. Regular requirement to observe and interpret functional performance and report findings accurately to registered Occupational Therapists.
3. Adapting communication and rehabilitation approaches to support patients with impaired understanding, reduced insight, fatigue, distress or behavioural changes.
4. Regular need to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and switch between clinical activities, documentation and team communication.
5. Ability to follow delegated treatment plans whilst adapting activities appropriately within own competency level.
6. Frequent use of electronic patient record systems and digital communication tools.

Emotional Effort

1. Regular exposure to patients and families experiencing significant illness, disability, deterioration, end-of-life care and life-changing health conditions.
2. Requirement to respond professionally and compassionately to anxious, distressed, confused or upset patients and carers.
3. Supporting patients who may have received difficult diagnoses, including oncology and complex medical conditions.
4. Occasional exposure to challenging behaviours, safeguarding concerns or emotionally demanding situations.
5. Managing the emotional impact of patient deterioration, poor outcomes and bereavement whilst maintaining professional standards.

Working Conditions

1. Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions including bodily fluids, unpleasant odours and soiled environments.
2. Frequent work within acute inpatient ward environments with exposure to patients experiencing complex medical conditions.
3. Occasional exposure to infectious conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to infection prevention procedures.
4. Rare exposure to pests or infestations including lice, scabies or other environmental factors.
5. Occasional exposure to verbal aggression, challenging behaviours or distressed patients and visitors.
6. Requirement to work across multiple ward areas and clinical environments within the acute hospital setting.
7. Frequent use of display screen equipment for documentation and communication purpose

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4-9/ C or above) Or Functional Skills Level 2
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care AND relevant clinical experience
• OR Significant demonstrable experience working within a therapy, rehabilitation or acute healthcare setting

Desirable

• Completion of Therapy assistant competencies
• Attendance on training and courses relevant to this post
• Manual Handling Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working with adults within health, social care, or rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrable experience supporting individuals with mobility, personal care or rehabilitation needs
• Demonstrable experience working within an MDT
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries

Desirable

• Previous demonstrable experience working in an acute hospital
• Demonstrable experience supporting Occupational Therapy interventions
• Demonstrable experience working with older adults or patients with complex needs
• Demonstrable experience of respiratory oncology, surgical or rehabilitation services

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently following delegation
• Ability to priorities workload and manage competing demands
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Basic IT Skills
• Ability to accurately document clinical interventions

Disopsition / Motivation

Essential

• Positive and compassionate approach to patient care
• Flexible and adaptable attitude
• Commitment to person-centred care
• Reliability and professional behaviour
• Willingness to participate in training and competency development

Other Factors

Essential

• Able to undertake frequent walking, standing and physical activity throughout the working day
• Able to participate in the physical aspects of patient care and rehabilitation
• Able to work flexibly across medical and surgical wards
• Able to participate in the physical aspects of patient care and rehabilitation

Desirable

• Holds a valid and clean driving licence

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Level 7 Occupational Therapy General Medical Team

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job description and Person specification for full job details/duties. This can be found in the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSE's at grade D or above in English language, Maths and 2 other subjects.
• Able to undertake the Buttercups Dispensing Couse if not already in possession of the qualification.
• oTo be able to achieve competencies for job role including in house training and validations.

Desirable

• oPossession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC or a Buttercups Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
• oAbility to perform and work under pressure

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a Pharmacy environment
• oProven customer service experience.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically within a team.
• Good telephone manner

Desirable

• Adaptable to change

Analytical skills

Essential

• oAccurate with good attention to detail
• oAble to follow instructions and standard operating procedures
• oAbility to work accurately and sustain concentration over short to prolonged periods

Desirable

• oDemonstrate the ability to work and concentrate whilst coping with interruption and distraction.

Planning and Orgainisational skills

Essential

• oAble to prioritise tasks in accordance with department needs.
• oDemonstrate ability to multi-task.

Physical skills

Essential

• Computer literate with good general keyboard skills.
• Able to stand/sit for long periods and exert moderate physical exercise

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to participate in general Pharmacy Dispensary duties, including the 7-day shifted working rota and Bank Holidays rota.
• Cross campus working
• Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross site - QMC and City hospital

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide professional and clinical leadership within a specialist Occupational Therapy service, delivering highly specialist assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for adult patients with complex needs. Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner, managing a complex caseload and providing expert clinical advice to occupational therapy colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and external agencies. Lead service development and quality improvement initiatives, provide professional supervision, and undertake line management responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidencebased care aligned with Trust objectives and professional standards.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qual

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registration
• Student Educator Qualification

Desirable

• Post Graduate Training/CPD relevant to specialty
• Basic management/leadership training

Work Experience

Essential

• Post registration specialty experience
• Experience within relevant clinical specialty

Desirable

• Experience of research or audit
• Experience of staff recruitment, induction or line management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of OT process within specialty evidenced by CPD record
• Written communication skills
• Ability to develop others through training and supervision

Desirable

• Splinting skills

Personal Qualities

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT
• Membership of specialist community of practice

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

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

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• A good standard of general education covering a number of topics
• Customer services training NVQ level 2 / Knowledge of effective team working

Desirable

• Previous experience within a hospital environment
• Previous experience working in a portering role or role involving working with members of the general public
• Fire Wardens Certificate

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Radiology Operational Site Manager (Musgrove Park Hospital) is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management, performance, quality, workforce and day-to-day delivery of Radiology services at Musgrove Park Hospital and associated community imaging locations.

As a key member of the Radiology Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will provide visible leadership across all imaging modalities, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services that meet performance standards, quality requirements and organisational objectives. The role encompasses service development, workforce planning, governance, financial management and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on enhancing patient experience and supporting timely access to diagnostic imaging.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a large multidisciplinary workforce, fostering a positive and inclusive culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, staff wellbeing and professional development. They will work closely with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues to ensure Radiology services are fully integrated into wider patient pathways and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare across Musgrove Park Hospital.

The role also includes maintaining a clinical radiography commitment, enabling the post holder to provide professional leadership, specialist expertise and frontline support while helping shape the future direction of Radiology services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration as a radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• BSc degree or equivalent qualification in diagnostic radiography.
• Clinical or leadership postgraduate study at MSc, PgD or PgC level, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Significant specialist clinical knowledge at postgraduate level.

Experience

Essential

• Senior-level experience in compliance, quality improvement or clinical governance.
• Developing and managing compliance or governance frameworks and audit programmes.
• Managing a Quality Management System and controlled-document system.
• Developing policies and implementing them across staff groups.
• Sharing best practice across services and hospital sites.
• Preparing and presenting complex reports and analysing complex information.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues from varied professional backgrounds and levels of knowledge.
• Delivering education and training in different formats.
• Senior-level team management, including the ability to motivate and delegate effectively.
• Experience in an acute NHS setting.

Desirable

• Collaborative working with NHS and non-NHS organisations.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• please refer to the attached Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Theatre Porter Oxford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | £25,545 per annum 37.5 hours per week Are you good with people? Do you feel comfortable with physical work, like pushing beds and lifting heavy equipment? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, where you can enjoy a highly rewarding role. We're taking care of the nation's health and it starts with you. As a Theatre Porter at Oxford Hospital, you'll need to be a good communicator, as this role involves helping our patients to feel relaxed and reassured, before and after surgery. It's also essential that you're happy to undergo our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, as part of your application. As a Theatre Porter, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• N.A

Experience

Essential

• N.A

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Beech Road

Oxford

OX3 7RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Highly Specialist EPMA Pharmacist

This role focuses on Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) development, optimisation and clinical transformation. You will lead the ongoing development of the SHOU EPMA system, ensuring it supports safe, efficient and effective prescribing and medicines administration.

Working closely with colleagues across pharmacy, digital services, system suppliers and clinical teams, you will use your clinical expertise to shape system design, improve workflows and support large-scale digital change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading development, optimisation and maintenance of the EPMA system.
• Configuring and validating prescribing and clinical decision-support functionality.
• Analysing and redesigning clinical workflows.
• Supporting implementation, testing and deployment of digital solutions.
• Providing specialist clinical input into digital transformation projects.
• Leading service improvement and clinical transformation initiatives.
• Supervising and developing pharmacists, technicians and trainees.
• Maintaining a clinical pharmacy role while supporting digital transformation

2. Highly Specialist Digital Pharmacist Clinical Safety & Medicines Governance

This role focuses on digital clinical safety, medicines governance and risk management. Working collaboratively across pharmacy, digital services and clinical teams, you will lead the safe governance of medication-related digital systems and ensure patient safety remains at the centre of digital transformation.

You will act as a Clinical Safety Officer, support compliance with national clinical safety standards, lead risk management activities and contribute to the development of safe, effective digital medicines systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading clinical safety and governance for digital medicines systems.
• Acting as Clinical Safety Officer for medication-related systems.
• Managing clinical risk assessments, hazard logs and safety documentation.
• Leading learning from digital and medication-related incidents.
• Supporting medicines safety initiatives and digital transformation programmes.
• Providing expert advice on medicines governance, patient safety and clinical risk management.
• Delivering training and development for pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintaining a clinical pharmacy role alongside governance responsibilities.

See the job descriptions and person specifications for both roles for further details.

When applying please state in you Supporting Information if you are applying for one or both roles. Interviews for both posts will be undertaken at the same time.

Person Specification

1. Education and qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the GPhC (A)
• Degree in Pharmacy (4-year programme leading to MPharm, BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy]) or equivalent experience (A)
• Evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development (A)
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent (A)

Desirable

• Qualified Independent Prescriber (A)

2. Education and qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacist (A)
• Clinical experience to Master's level (A/I)
• NHS Digital clinical safety training at Essentials & Intermediate level, or equivalent (A/I) - postholder expected to undertake within one month of appointment
• NHS Digital clinical safety training at Practitioner level, or equivalent (A/I) - postholder expected to undertake within 2-12 months of appointment

Desirable

• Formal human factors training (A/I)
• Formal leadership and management qualification (A/I)

1. Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• In-depth clinical process knowledge, underpinned by the use of IT systems across the Trust (A/I)
• Ability to manage the investigation, analysis and design of current and future clinical processes and workflows (A/I)
• High level influencing skills: able to persuade clinicians to engage with, implement and embed change to achieve successful outcomes (A/I)
• Ability to assess complex processes and structure re-design plans in a logical and organised manner (A/I)
• Information skills: able to critique and interpret information, based on an understanding of clinical and information processes, and analytical skills (A/I)
• Ability to build relationships in clinical and non-clinical areas within the organisation, across the local NHS community and to external organisations, including IT suppliers (A/I)
• Ability to manage the relationship between IM&T and clinical stakeholders to ensure full project engagement and commitment (A/I)
• Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations, competing demands and tight timescales (A/I)
• Excellent communication skills: able to express complicated, multi-stranded concepts in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing and in a multi-professional environment (A/I)
• High level presentation skills: able to confidently present information publicly using a variety of media in different settings, in both 1:1 settings and to large gatherings of clinical professionals (A/I)
• Technical skills: competent in the use of ICT (A/I)

2. Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of DCB0160 and DCB0129 standards (A/I)
• Experience of systems analysis, design, development, testing, release, support and maintenance (A/I)
• In-depth knowledge of clinical pharmacy, prescribing practice and clinical workflows (A/I)
• Extensive knowledge of human factors and their contribution to and control in the context of patient harm (A/I)
• Knowledge of measures that can be effectively applied to reduce associated risk (A/I)
• Ability to facilitate consensus between involved stakeholders (A/I)
• Strong project management skills (A/I)
• Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills (A/I)
• Ability to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy (A/I)
• Critical appraisal and logical reasoning (A/I)
• Problem-solving skills (A/I)
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflective skills (A/I)
• Well-developed concentration skills utilised over long periods of time throughout the working day in managing complex issues (A/I)

1. Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in clinical practice (A/I)
• Experience of successful hands-on delivery and management of complex service improvement / clinical transformation work within and across divisions (A/I
• Significant experience of clinical processes and workflows and an understanding of how IT systems interact with the clinical environment across the Trust (A/I)
• Extensive experience and knowledge with the management of patient pathways in a clinical setting (A/I)
• Experience of transformation and change projects within an acute Trust (A/I)
• Understanding of NHS standards, guidelines and clinical best practice (A/I)
• Experience in dealing with senior clinical staff and an ability to gain clinical confidence in implementing change (A/I)
• Proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders within and outside the organisation and in a multi-professional environment (A/I)

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of project management processes (A/I)

2. Experience

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking complex investigations (A/I)
• Experience of project management and managing change (A/I)
• Experience of quality improvement techniques and practice (A/I)

1. Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent motivation to encourage collaborative working across departments where there may be resistance to change, and ability to use informed persuasion to influence others (A/I)
• Excellent communicator both orally and in writing (A/I)
• Successful influencer and negotiator (A/I)
• Ability to generate enthusiasm and commitment in others (A/I)
• Confidence and self-motivation (A/I)
• Credible in a multi-professional environment (A/I)

2. Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and within a team (A/I)
• Self-motivated (A/I)
• Attention to detail with a thorough and systematic approach to tasks and high standards of accuracy and execution (A/I)
• An understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and equity (A/I)
• Polite, professional and friendly approach and commitment to uphold the organisation's values and behaviours at all times (A/I)
• Prepared to be adaptable and flexible where and when required (A/I)

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety
• Undertaken previous catering duties, e.g. ward experience, nursing home, nursing agency
• Previous work in a catering environment
• Experience using catering equipment

Desirable

• NVQ IN Catering Level 1&2
• Experience working in a hospital environment
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Ability to work supervised and in non-supervised circumstances
• Ability to work as a member of a team, but also show initiative to work alone
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Able to relate well to a wide range of situations
• Able to work flexibly
• Understand importance of reporting issues to Nurse in Charge/ Food Services Coordinator

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
• Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.

You will have previous experience of working within a hospital diagnostic laboratory - preferably in Cellular Pathology.

You will be required to assist and be involved with the processing all types of specimen presented to the Cellular Pathology Department for analysis, thereby supporting the provision of accurate and timely diagnoses.

You will be required to liaise with staff at all levels and within all sections of Cellular Pathology to ensure the provision of a high quality & timely diagnostic service to our users.

You will be required to access & accurately enter data via both the Trust & departmental information systems to support the sample processing.You will need to be a good communicator & be able to work effectively as part of large team.

You will need to have excellent attention detail & possess good manual dexterity.

The department provides a laboratory service 6am-7pm Monday-Friday & a rotational Saturday service 7am-5pm (approximately 1 in 5). In addition, the successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the rotational Bank Holiday service provision (approximately 1 per annum). N.B. This does not currently include Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day or Good Friday.

You will also be expected to participate in the Biomedical Scientist 'on-call' rota.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Be educated to degree level with an IBMS accredited degree or be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council
• Previous experience of working in a Cellular Pathology department
• Experience of employment in an establishment delivering high standards of quality output
• Have knowledge and experience of using hospital IT systems

Desirable

• Previous experience across multiple areas of Cellular Pathology (ie frozen sections, specials, cytology, etc).
• Have evidence of laboratory training courses and competence.

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Gillian Day, Clinical Chemistry Section Manager on 01535 292909, email [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Science, English or equivalent level qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of following SOP's
• Previous Laboratory experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Organisational skills
• Good Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'

Desirable

• Health and safety legislation
• COSHH

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)