Job description

Job responsibilities

• To consistently meet best value for money by the effective sourcing of goods and services.
• To promote contract compliance across all the stakeholders within the Trust.
• To ensure all procurement activities operate in full accordance with legal (UK legislation), environment and sustainability requirements.
• Assist Category manager in development and implementation of category strategy to support Group wide procurement strategy
• Assist in the Group working approach for specified category area, contributing to streamlined processes and documentation across the Group
• Attendance and contribution as required to relevant divisional meetings, supporting CIP programmes and the pro-active management of contract expiry dates
• Attendance where appropriate at Management Board meetings.
• Deputise for Category Manager at meetings as required
• To lead on sourcing of specific category area for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and specific sourcing programmes for defined projects Trust wide taking the lead on the allocated sourcing category, categories or services and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects within key markets. Sourcing programmes may entail end to end tender process and subsequent contract management.
• Lead on ensuring compliant contracts are in place with relevant KPIs within category area
• Preparation and presentation of Procurement Strategy, Procurement process plans and contributing and/or authorisation of contract award papers to the appropriate senior management, including the Executive Team.
• To lead in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across a large project range across relevant category, by analysing current spend information and undertaking market analysis to develop procurement strategies. To ensure that Divisional proposals for non-pay savings are robust and reported appropriately.
• Utilise the Trusts business Intelligence tool (Qlikview) to produce reports on contract coverage, track spend activity and generate savings opportunities
• To significantly contribute to the Trusts non-pay saving target
• The engagement of Clinicians, Managers and Stakeholders in the end to end process for product selection and supply of services, including demand challenge, transition and implementation planning and development of strategy, tender evaluation, award criteria, and on-going contract management.
• Undertaking rigorous and widespread benchmarking activity to support on-going negotiation and market intelligence for designated Categories.

Person Specification

Training and Education

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• MCIPS qualified, or equivalent, or have relevant experience in senior procurement role - as a minimum, must be working towards to CIPS qualification
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in relation to Procurement activity
• Robust knowledge of Contract Law, PA23, PSR and purchasing procedures.
• Can run competitive tender (including mini competitions), and Find a Tender procurements, with support from senior team members, compliantly from start to finish - with demonstrable examples of a variety of these that have been carried out
• Computer literate with detailed knowledge of standard computer packages e.g Microsoft Office, Internet browsing and ordering systems.
• Ability to plan and deliver a number of concurrent complex and time-critical projects, prioritizing work to achieve deadlines.
• Experience in capital build/construction procurements
• Proven track record in leading strategic sourcing and/or project management in procurement related activity.
• Demonstrable ability to assist in running meetings at a senior level, with particular reference to procurement projects and the processes within this
• Excellent verbal and written skills (including report writing)
• Significant experience in a similar procurement role

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues
• Sound understanding and experience in the application of computerised purchasing systems and the concept of e-commerce.
• Able to facilitate cross working and understanding of Group Strategy areas e.g. sustainability

Skills

Essential

• Excellent numerate, analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way
• Ability to understand and influence complex purchase to pay networks.
• Ability to retrieve and interpret complex data as a basis for determining strategies and policies and how these should be applied to determine required procurement routes
• Ability to contribute to and influence the direction and strategy of the procurement function.
• Ability to lead team and others in a programme of change.
• Ability to formulate, implement and review strategies, policies, work plans and performance measures.
• Ability to prioritize workload of self and team members
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver a number of concurrent complex and time-critical projects, prioritizing work to achieve deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with good presentation skills to board level.
• Ability to lead, persuade and influence colleagues and service users including clinicians, senior managers and directors.
• Standard keyboard skills

Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• Able to translate vision into reality.
• Ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment and to develop effective internal and external relationships at all levels including director level.
• Able to communicate complex operational, and management issues to Director level.
• Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others.
• Enthusiastic and able to assist in change and implement new ideas/concepts
• Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites across the Group (where postholders are required to travel as part of their 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.

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

Provide expert clinical and professional advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team within theTrust and as appropriate within Primary care and other partner agencies.Provide clinical and professional leadership to support and inspire colleagues with regard to improving patient/client services in Tissue Viability and to support strategic planning of Tissue Viability service and the development of professional practice.

Monitor and record prevalence and incidence of patient pressure ulcersProactively lead the reduction of all types of skin damage (Category 4, 3, 2 & Unstageable pressure ulcers), Deep Tissue Injuries and Moisture-Associated Skin DamageProvide visible leadership and clinical expertise on the wards and departments 60% of the timeProactively develop innovative ways to promote skincare and reduce skin damage (recognising the need to utilise external opportunities to enhance knowledge & care)Educate and support staff to manage complex wounds

Contribute to Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness agendas relating to Tissue Viability by setting, implementing and evaluating best practice guidelines in Tissue Viability, which improve patients care. These agendas may cross-organisational and professional boundaries.To contribute to the development of and actively participate in development of local strategic vision.Provide line management for Band 6 TVN Nurses/Continence Nurses and provide regular 1:1 meetings, appraisals and career development/coaching.Patient and Client Care DevelopmentsProvide and support an expert level of care to patients presenting with, or at risk of, compromised Tissue Viability. To include the assessment of patients, initiation of treatment, assessment of care delivered and the interpretation of investigations relating to wound care management.Ensure that referrals to the Tissue Viability Team are managed and prioritised within the service and where appropriate exercise referral rights to other specialties.Work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and involve users of the service to gain their input to service development to ensure continuous improvement in patient care.

Advise and support on service developments/improvements that will be of benefit to patients, whilst assisting the Trust to meet objectives.Support the multi-disciplinary team in delivering patient care ensuring sound clinical and ethical decision-making in relation to Tissue Viability.Ensure that appropriate, consistent and realistic information is provided to patients and relatives.Actively participate in the delivery of clinical care for patients with compromised Tissue Viability, maintain clinical credibility and professional expertise.Assess, monitor and report clinical risks associated with Tissue Viability. Challenge own and others practice. Support the development and delivery of action plans to eliminate associated risks, evaluate outcomes of the same.At all times adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC), Code of Professional Conduct and local Trust policies, protocols and guidelines. Be actively involved in clinical supervision and peer review.Maintain clinical and professional credibility through personal and professional development as identified by the post holders annual appraisal.Education and Training and ResearchSupport on the development of integration of education, research and practice development Trustwide. Develop effective links with other individuals and teams and to support these initiatives.Share professional knowledge and expertise through formal and informal teaching using flexible methods of delivery.Support in the identification of an respond to any appropriate education needs within the Trust, enabling practitioners to develop clinically based competencies, thus ensuring that they are effective in providing quality service provision.Promote a reflective, enquiring approach to clinical practice and support the use of clinical supervision to enhance the quality of patient care.Maintain an extensive knowledge of Tissue Viability care by continuing self development, including regular review of performance and a high level of critical self-awareness.Develop and provide face to face, on-line and workbooks to provide and enhance education and specialist knowledge on tissue viability, including wound care.

Management ResponsibilitiesContribute to the review of annual Tissue Viability objectives in collaboration with other TVN staff and professional groups.Promote effective communication to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure swift dissemination of Tissue Viability information and advice.Manage and support the development of the Tissue Viability service.Provide feedback to ward/departmental managers for performance management and annual appraisal purposes.Version January 2025To assess the current treatments and make recommendations for the provision of appropriate resources to improve clinical outcomes whilst monitoring cost effectiveness in care provision.Monitor the contracts and use of specialist Tissue Viability equipment to ensure clinical objectives are met.Take appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff, reporting incidences, accidents and hazards to appropriate managers.Ensure accurate documentation is maintained for any advice and information given within the Trust and to outside agencies.Represent the Trust locally and nationally through appropriate agreed Tissue Viability organisations and groups.

Support the Tissue Viability team in the production of a quarterly and annual report for the service and disseminate accordingly.Develop and maintain audit schedule for SSKIN skin damage training compliance, audit compliance.Develop and maintain processes within the service that monitor and record pressure damage RCA, SI, Coroners reports and other data/information and reports are maintained and prepared in a timely manner.Travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites where requiredCommunicationBe an active member of relevant forums within the Trust and its partner organisations.Effectively communicate with all levels of staff within the Trust and externallyService DevelopmentIn conjunction with the other members of the Tissue Viability team the post holder will develop and assist in the implementation of appropriate policies, protocols, and guidelines and care pathways to ensure safe, equitable and consistent practice.Participate in service reviews. Supporting a programmed data collection and audit to determine the efficacy of the service.Demonstrate leadership in the implementation of national recommendations and other guidelines e.g. NICE, National Service Frameworks, as they relate to Tissue Viability across the Trust.Demonstrate innovation in reducing skin damage for patients and staff.Co-ordinate and engage with bed management programs, mattress audits and purchasing of equipment that relates to patient skin careResearch and EvaluationRaise awareness of current research on Tissue Viability practices, disseminate via teaching,advice and assist in its implementation throughout the Trust.

Working in partnership with the Tissue Viability team in the Trusts monitoring of pressure ulcer prevalence and incidence monitoring. Contribute to annual reports and action plans and disseminate accordingly.

Actively participate in a Trust wide audit of patient seating condition, annual foam mattress review and equipment resources, and in conjunction with the Tissue Viability team manage replacement programs as necessary in conjunction with the Trusts medical equipment manager. Guide other staff groups to audit their equipment, which may impact on pressure ulcer prevention or management.

In accordance with standards set nationally, by statutory bodies, be responsible for setting, monitoring and improving multi-disciplinary standards of Tissue Viability.Work Trust wide to apply quality assurance programs and ensure that facilities/resources are utilised in a cost effective and optimum manner.Participate in research initiatives in Tissue Viability, in order to contribute to the growing evidence base in relation to the specialty.Develop audit and outcome measures relevant to the role, carry out audits, and report results to relevant individuals. Develop and implement action plans to deal with any problems identified.To demonstrate leadership in the development of the Chief Nursing Officer for England, 10 key roles for nurses with Tissue Viability services.

Person Specification

Education, Traning and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general Nurse qualified at degree level, with acute nursing experience
• Mentorship course or equivalent, or knowledge and experience of teaching techniques and of learners' needs
• Management/Leadership programme
• Post registration qualification, education or experience, in Tissue Viability to master level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience, directly in the field of Tissue Viability.
• Evidence of leadership in clinical practice and operational level within nursing and multi-professional groups.
• Experience of successfully developing, implementing, and reflecting on programmes of education and training in Tissue Viability, for all levels of staff, academic and vocational in nature
• Effective presentation skills at local and national level

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Government strategies related to the NHS England and the relevance of the same to Tissue Viability
• Corporate wide responsibility for service delivery

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates expert/highly developed clinical skills and specialist knowledge within Tissue Viability
• Problem solving, critical appraisal and independent decision-making skills. Including involvement of bench marking.
• IT skills including the use of PowerPoint and Excel packages
• Able to communicate complex information, concepts, and initiatives to all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner

Desirable

• Evidence of developing clinical pathways, guidelines, and policies.
• Knowledge of change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27th October, however this is subject to interview panel availability

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor Qualification
• Dual Qualification Adult / Paediatric / Learning Difficulties
• Leadership Qualification
• Diploma/Degree

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Healthcare experience
• Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning

Desirable

• Previous Healthcare experience within the maxillofacial/oral surgery/orthodontic sphere
• Previous experience/knowledge of working with children/ individuals with learning disabilities
• Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
• Previous experience or understanding of surgical/theatre/pre op nursing
• Has a working knowledge of an outpatients department
• Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
• Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
• Has had experience in a theatre/minor surgery setting
• Previous experience/knowledge of working in / with paediatric patients
• Have a good underpinning knowledge of acute/chronic patient/surgical wound care

Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
• Has a very approachable character, able to build quick rapport with patients in a limited time
• To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
• Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff
• The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
• The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services
• Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
• Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially
• Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Supportive of equality and values diversity
• Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
• Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached for further information.

Role overview:

Band 7 Ward Manager for Paddington Ward, responsible for the paediatric medical ward, High Dependency Unit and Medical Day Case Unit. Reporting to the Child Health Matron, the post provides visible clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, evidence-based, family-centred care and effective 24-hour management.

Core responsibilities:

Lead clinical standards, patient safety and experience; manage staffing, performance, education, rostering, budget and resources; oversee governance, safeguarding, infection prevention, incidents, risks and audits; and drive service improvement, collaborative working and delivery of Trust priorities.

Essential requirements:

Registered Childrens Nurse/RSCN with leadership and management training, APLS or EPLS, teaching and assessing experience, and substantial acute paediatric experience at Band 6 or above. Strong leadership, communication, governance, safeguarding, organisational and change-management skills are required, alongside resilience and commitment to equality, inclusion and Trust values.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN or RN(Child)
• Active NMC PIN
• Leadership course
• Evidence of appropriate continuous professional development
• APLS / EPLS qualification
• >3 years experience in Acute setting with minimum 1 year at Band 6 in relevant speciality.

Desirable

• APLS / EPLS instructor qualification
• Ward manager experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• substantial Paediatric Experience at Band 6 or above in an acute setting / PICU/ PHDU
• Experience of Multi-professional working
• Experience of managing a Team
• Credible professional knowledge of paediatric nursing
• Experience of dealing with safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance practices relating to paediatrics

Desirable

• Project management experience
• Participation in clinical Governance / audit
• Ward manager experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent leadership, management, support and motivational skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Effective communication with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
• Evidence of Expert clinical skills
• Skilled in implementing change
• Teaching experience
• Able to prioritise workload and work to timeframes
• Excellent organisational skills
• Computer literate
• Experience of working with an ODN
• Able to cope with difficult, challenging and sometimes emotional situations as they arise
• Physically able to fulfil requirements of the job, e.g. manual handling.

Key competencies , Personal qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate about role
• Caring approach to sick CYP and their family
• Innovator and motivator
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to work under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full personspecification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General education to GCSE level

Desirable

• Working towards CIPS, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Operational procurement experience (order processing, expediting, negotiation of pricing)
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• Understanding of basic purchasing principles and procurement systems.
• Responsibility for adhering to the Trusts standing financial instructions.

Desirable

• Good verbal and written skills (including report writing)
• Sound commercial knowledge and approach
• Understanding of contract Law.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of basic professional purchasing principles.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Standard Keyboard skills for document writing and spreadsheet work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and targets
• Current knowledge of basic contract law.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to manage their time effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the highest level
• Ability to work proactively with the ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Exposure to the healthcare market

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• A team player that has the ability to effectively interact with others and achieve results
• Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the post include the following:

Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To clinically validate and prescribe (if qualified, competent and registered on the Trust Non-Medical Prescribers register) medicines to ensure patients are safely treated and have access to medicines in hospital and for discharge in a timely manner To maintain appropriate standards of service and safety; to enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing medication reviews, using patients own medicines, counselling and ensuring continuity of care on discharge. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy. To monitor pharmacy interventions and Datix reports to identify training and information needs To identify and implement service improvements To lead and support on the auditing of medicines and prescribing To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust. Facilitate the expansion of the tools within EPMA. Support the development and implementations of medicine related guidance, policies and procedures within medicine and urgent care Support the process for new medicines being integrated into the Trust by Formulary submissions. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary. To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process.

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Role To lead and develop practice and protocols and how these relate to national and other guidance. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Medicine and Urgent Care and support other Advanced Pharmacists within this division To provide Advice and Guidance for other pharmacists or other healthcare professionals To demonstrate an understanding of relevant pharmacy services priorities and contribute to the implementation of these priorities Develop and submit relevant business cases Requirement to undertake and support in project work To liaise with High Cost Pharmacy team in relation to biologics and the provision of the service To work across organisational boundaries (primary, secondary, community) to improve integration and reduce variation e.g. to work alongside tertiary care centre in the initiation and continuation of biologics; work alongside primary care in their formulary Leads the development and redesign of services and clinical pathways in collaboration with stakeholders, using data, evaluation, feedback, and workforce insight to inform decisions, and works across organisational boundaries to deliver measurable improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Education, Training and Supervision Act as a role model to the pharmacy team, including supporting junior pharmacist to achieve their objectives Attend clinical pharmacy meetings and education/training schemes relevant to post. To take part in formal and informal education of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals To be a Designated Supervisor and /or Designated Prescribing Practitioner for pharmacists undertaking their prescribing course and to supervise aspects of foundation year trainee pharmacists training. To be a supervisor on the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma course. To line manage and lead those staff allocated, undertaking appraisals, supervision and identification of training and development of their skills and knowledge. To assist in the induction of staff into the service; to help identify training and development needs. To provide information to patients, parents, and carers on admission and at discharge regarding treatment and medication to optimise patient concordance, particularly if there is a need to overcome language or communication barriers. To maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice to ensure a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement. To take responsibility for own personal CPD by participating in education and training programmes to improve competence and to develop specialist expertise. To obtain/maintain prescribing qualification and support services and ward rounds as appropriate. To help provide the training for Technicians enhanced patient counselling skills and Medicines Management Technician training. Designs, delivers and evaluates education for multi-professional teams, including inhaler technique, guideline updates, and complex case-based learning. Disseminates findings from audit and quality improvement projects at a local level, sharing learning to inform practice and improve patient outcomes; contributes to wider dissemination through presentations or publications where appropriate. Promotes a culture of learning by sharing insights from incidents, best practices, prescribing trends; linking outcomes to audit and research initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Financial To be responsible for the co-ordinated advice to the Directorate to effectively manage expenditure on medicines, including tariff medicines, excluded medicines, prior approvals, individual funding requests etc. To horizon scan for new medicines likely to be excluded from the tariff and to advise on clinical and budgetary impact. To produce appropriate reports documenting the use and expenditure of medicines to evaluate trends and variations in prescribing in order to develop and implement policies aimed at containing expenditure and realising savings. To identify and manage medicine/pharmacy Quality/Innovation/Productivity/Prevention (QIPP) Schemes, including Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) Schemes within the Directorate to ensure this is coordinated within the Pharmacy and Trust. To be an authorised signatory for Pharmacy to commit expenditure via the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and delegated ordering system. To provide expert professional advice on high cost and excluded medicines to clinicians, managers, finance and commissioners

Audit and Research To monitor the use of FP10(HNCs) by the Directorate to ensure the best use of resources in the Emergency Department. To develop, undertake and initiate clinical audit and practice research, drug use reviews, new drug evaluations to improve the quality of the Pharmacy Services. To guide and support others undertaking research audit and service improvements e.g., Trainee Pharmacists or Diploma Pharmacists. To record, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions and contributions to ward rounds and Directorate. To analyse and undertake root cause analysis of medication incidents

Other Duties To undertake duties elsewhere in the locality, if required. To undertake on call duties To provide a pharmacy service at weekends

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Degree, MPharm or BPharm
• Independent prescribing or willing to work towards Independent Prescribing qualification
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Mandatory CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• Formal Management training
• Diploma Tutor accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive operational experience at a Senior Hospital Pharmacist level, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy
• Experience of supporting Divisional Pharmacist or equivalent, to include financial expenditure reporting, formulary application, guideline writing
• Experience with working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching, supervising and training staff

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a level of clinical reasoning, problem solving and judgement
• IT skills with Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers within the speciality.

Establish and maintain good positive working relationships with key working relations.

Create and facilitate training and support with programmes of education.

Lead with Haemoglobinopathy training across NGH and KGH.

Actively participate in local, national, and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality.

Ensure that the importance and implications of education, research, and ideas are raised in appropriate forums in appropriate forums.

Manage a caseload of patients, as appropriate within the speciality, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care.

Delegate a caseload of patients to team.

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence-based care.

Support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving complex patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate systems are in place to evidence ongoing compliance with local and national policies as required for CQC standards.

Actively participate in audit and research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice and lead for service.

Promote and encourage nursing practice research in all relevant clinical areas.

Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Actively promote the specialist service throughout the Trust by establishing robust networks and links with Clinical Governance and Audit teams

Acting on audits and research findings to inform and change practice as appropriate.

As a clinical expert provide advice and support to assist with the management of complaints relating to the speciality and implement action plans or change of the service.

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.

Promote patient and public involvement and enhancing their experience by supporting and supporting manager with implementing new initiatives relating to patient centred care.

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.

Raise the profile of patient and public involvement by embedding this within own sphere of practice.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence based care.

A visible, accessible, and assertive clinical expert to which staff and users can turn to for assistance, expert advice and support.

To be responsible for nursing practice development within the service.

Actively participate in research and benchmarking activities to ensure effective safe and evidence based practice.

Promote and encourage nursing practice research in all relevant clinical areas.

Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Nurse Led clinics.

Liaison point of contact for patients.

Co-ordinate hydroxycarbamide treatment.

Education in Emergency Department and Assessment unit, as well as Haematology areas.

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

The post holder will manage a small team and report to Matron.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds an NMC pin

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education and development to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Clinical Leadership Programme

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience at band 6 or above
• Specialist knowledge and experience within the area of speciality
• Experience in managing a team
• Evidence of autonomous practice

Skills

Essential

• Assertive and confident
• Personal and professional maturity
• Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Evidence of change management.
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to supervise
• Supervise, educate and develop others
• Ability to prioritise and organise own working day

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusively

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care. Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care. To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy. To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. To complete patient documentation correctly. To maintain a safe ward environment. To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways. To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal. To ensure patient confidentiality. To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care. Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs. To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

Policy/service development implementation Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role. Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations. Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision. Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives. Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.

Financial & physical resources To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.

Human resources To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

Research & development To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g.Essence of Care. To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its Implementation. To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department.

Freedom to act Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

3. OTHER INFORMATION The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of local and national polices
• Knowledge and experience of working within a Paediatric acute ward setting.
• Can demonstrate understanding and incorporate customer care within the clinical setting

Desirable

• PILS/EPLS qualification or willingness to undertake
• Paediatric HDU/PAU experience/ training
• Paediatric Oncology experience
• Able to work with/facilitate, teach and assess students

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN child
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Additional post graduate training in Oncology /HDU
• Mentorship / Assessor and Supervisor training

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritise workload and effective time management
• Organisational skills and able to work within and lead a team
• Computer literate
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
• Able to cope with emotional and psychological needs of the patient and family
• Able to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, children, families and their associates

Desirable

• Management experience and able to support junior members of the ward team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff development, training and mentorship

Undertake induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role.

Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow paediatric care to be delivered through new ways of working

Act as a clinical expert and use own knowledge to develop and enhance the development, skills and competence of others.

Work collaboratively with the practice development team to ensure that education and development opportunities are provided for the ward team to enable staff to be both confident and competent to perform their roles safely.

Act as a clinical resource, mentor/assessor/supervisor/preceptor of learners and staff as required.

Actively promote and participate in clinical supervision/mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.

Ensure that learners are provided with and encouraged to take advantage of learning outcomes that will enable them to meet their clinical placement outcomes and objectives.

In the absence of the ward manager ensure there is adequate support, safe mentorship and supervision of learner nurses and all staff.

Accept delegated line management responsibilities of other team members actively contributing to performance review and the appraisal and personal development planning process within the knowledge and skills framework.

Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice, raising any concerns with the ward manager and action as directed.

Improving patient and visitor experiences

Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward, leading to service improvement.

Ensure that self and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promote quality, diversity and rights.

Identify child protection issues, which affect the childs right as an individual.

Using audit, evaluation and research

Ensure the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meets the standards determined by the ward manager and the standards for better health.

Share responsibility with the ward manager to ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.

Contribute to the development of Trust and directorate policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.

Take regard to the importance of the effect and consequence of the unit care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patient care and delivery.

Participate in ward audits and the development and implementation of relevant action plans and implementation of changes as required.

Participate in service redesign, reconfiguration projects effecting change and new ways of working.

Management and Teamwork

To promote effective communication channels both within the ward /department

/directorate and Trust.

Continued responsibility for providing professional leadership to the team. Co- ordinate and develop team activities to ensure the delivery of a cost effective, efficient and quality service.

Keep the Ward Manager informed of all the relevant issues affecting patient care

e.g. risk, resources, staffing levels, skills and equipment needs.

Be aware of budgetary responsibilities and limitations; ensure resources are used effectively, assisting in managing resources within directorate budget.

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based care to a group of children according to changing health needs and varying levels of complexity.

Responsible for the allocation of children to nursing staff and the delegation of duties and care priorities to the multidisciplinary team in the absence of a ward manager who has 24 hour responsibility.

Provide advice, education, support and information to parents/carers as required and involve parents/carers and the childs family in the planning and delivery of care.

Establish and maintain effective communication with parents/carers.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Receive reports from team members on progress and changes to individuals clinical condition.

Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of the child and family especially relating to care and discharge arrangements.

Ensure fully accurate and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each child/family.

Actively participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working, implementing research-based practice in order to enhance ongoing care.

Co-ordinate, prioritise, facilitate and monitor the delivery of care to own children and others when in charge, ensuring continuity of care.

Act as a professional and clinical role model at all times.

Assist with and deputise for the ward manager in the organisation and management of the unit.

Maximise use of clinical and staff resources, implementing best practice in admission and discharge.

Promote the development of new services within the ward area and assist the ward manager to implement change.

Maintain effective communication with the ward manager on issues related to care, ward management and organisation.

Participate in staff recruitment and retention.

Person Specification

experience and qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Registered Nurse (Child) level or equivalent level of education, training or experience Registered nurse Adult with surgical and Oncology experience
• Assessment and Supervising Qualification
• At least 4 years Post qualification management experience and management course eg LEO
• Experience or course in Oncology / Chemotherapy/ Surgery/Pre op assessment
• Evidence of being responsible for own professional development and that of others
• NMC registered

Desirable

• evidence of post graduate study / CPD
• EPLS qualified or willing to undertake

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of Multidisciplinary team working
• Governance and Risk Assessment awareness and understanding
• Understanding of staff rotas, budget and resources.
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with Child Protection / Safeguarding Children.

skills

Essential

• Information technology (computer literate)
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to provide care to a group of children with oncology, surgical, hematological and general medical conditions
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Good record of fitness and attendance

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for a detailed list of role responsibilities.

* Successful applicants will hold a National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and will therefore be awarded a 10% R&R premium. This premium is paid monthly and is subject to annual review.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Level 6 qualification standard (e.g. degree with honours) or equivalent working experience.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and line managing colleagues
• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
• Experience with accurate data entry.
• Significant experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems.
• Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT.
• Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues
• Basic understanding of Agile Principles.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle challenging conversations
• Ability to work positively under time pressures
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
• Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge.
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
• Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Adaptable to change.
• Willingness to undertake training to develop professionally.
• A keen interest in data quality.
• Capable of handling indirect exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites across the Group

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership and Management

In partnership with the Chief People Officer, have corporate responsibility to lead the development and delivery of the Trust People Plan and any associated strategies and service developments and contribute to its ongoing development and monitoring, developing and monitoring key people related metrics and performance measures.

Lead People Plan pledge service functions relevant to the post, measuring the service impact with quantitative and qualitative information.

Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of workforce plans ensuring they are consistent with corporate workforce priorities and that there is alignment between workforce, finance, and service strategies.

Actively engage in the annual planning process, advising on workforce strategies and the impact of any planned service developments and cost improvements.

Oversee improvements within the function(s) which promote operational excellence through standardising, simplifying and streamlining processes, whilst keeping customer need and experience at the heart of the enhancements and ensuring maximising operational and cost efficiency.

Support the use of technology in developing a modern workforce service.

Develop KPIs and performance dashboards to measure and report on the effectiveness and impact of the services. Take a lead, with the Chief People Officer, in the implementation of the UHN People Plan to support the organisation's operational and strategic business plans.

Set up and maintain effective governance at System, Trust, programme and project level to enable successful delivery of people related programmes, including clear risk management and benefits realisation. Hold leads to account for delivery of action plans, ensuring that meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs) are identified and routinely reported.

Ensure the development and delivery of national priorities and targets and demonstrate achievement of these as part of national and regional reporting for the hospitals, e.g. National NHS Staff Survey.

Working in partnership with the Communications and Engagement team, develop and maintain workforce communication processes which actively inform and engage colleagues in the delivery of our UHN vision.

Manage budgets to meet strategic and operational business plans.

Act as a change agent, providing leadership and support particularly at senior management levels.

Promote a positive image of UHN with appropriate external professional / NHS / Government and other organisations.

Represent the Chief People Officer at internal and external meetings, attending executive and board meetings as needed.

Participate in the on-call rota.

Governance

Lead on all employment governance ensuring that all people related risks and systems to manage them are managed and mitigated i.e.

o DBS

o Right to Work

o Professional Registration

o Fixed Terms Contracts

o Safeguarding

Regularly report on the status of workforce related risks to ensure the status of all is known and where remedial action is required.

Ensure risk reporting mechanisms are regularly updated and where incidents occur these are investigated in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Work with the Governance teams to ensure that Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements are met and in the event of inspections - data requests are responded to in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Ensure all services within the post holder's remit meet the requirements of legislation, Internal Audit, Care Quality Commission and the NHSLA standards for Trusts.

People Plan implementation

Implement and deliver the People Plan pledges relevant to the post across UHN.

Engage in the range of performance management activities with direct reports in support of performance appraisal, development and training planning, coaching etc., acting as exemplar / role model to the Group and its managers.

Pro-actively promote a high-performance culture and positive customer service ethos across services, acting as a role model for collaborative working between services.

Lead the service lines within the directorate in a matrix management system to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence is achieved.

Advise, guide and report to the Chief People Officer on strategies and planning relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educted to Masters level with a degree or equivalent experience and competencies or extensive relevant senior experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development including management studies to Masters level or above or equivalent experience
• Membership of an appropriate professional body - FCIPD

Desirable

• Qualified at practitioner level of a recognised programme/project management methodology

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of senior complex leadership in Human Resources practice ideally in the Public or not for Profit Sector
• Experience of providing strategic and technical HR&OD advice to the NHS or comparable organisations
• Track record of delivery at Director/Senior management level, including exposure at Board
• Track record of delivering large scale change and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and evidence
• Tactical understanding of employment law issues
• Experience of large budget management
• Experience of making relationships with national bodies, higher educational institutions and system partners and a track record of gaining support and investment

Desirable

• Has current understanding and broad knowledge of the NHS context including knowledge of the national agenda, the ICS and group model development
• People systems procurement experience e.g. rostering

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the post include the following:

Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To clinically validate and prescribe (if qualified, competent and registered on the Trust Non-Medical Prescribers register) medicines to ensure patients are safely treated and have access to medicines in hospital and for discharge in a timely manner To maintain appropriate standards of service and safety; to enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing medication reviews, using patients own medicines, counselling and ensuring continuity of care on discharge. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy. To monitor pharmacy interventions and Datix reports to identify training and information needs To identify and implement service improvements To lead and support on the auditing of medicines and prescribing To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust. Facilitate the expansion of the tools within EPMA. Support the development and implementations of medicine related guidance, policies and procedures within medicine and urgent care Support the process for new medicines being integrated into the Trust by Formulary submissions. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary. To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process.

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Role To lead and develop practice and protocols and how these relate to national and other guidance. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Medicine and Urgent Care and support other Advanced Pharmacists within this division To provide Advice and Guidance for other pharmacists or other healthcare professionals To demonstrate an understanding of relevant pharmacy services priorities and contribute to the implementation of these priorities Develop and submit relevant business cases Requirement to undertake and support in project work To liaise with High Cost Pharmacy team in relation to biologics and the provision of the service To work across organisational boundaries (primary, secondary, community) to improve integration and reduce variation e.g. to work alongside tertiary care centre in the initiation and continuation of biologics; work alongside primary care in their formulary Leads the development and redesign of services and clinical pathways in collaboration with stakeholders, using data, evaluation, feedback, and workforce insight to inform decisions, and works across organisational boundaries to deliver measurable improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Education, Training and Supervision Act as a role model to the pharmacy team, including supporting junior pharmacist to achieve their objectives Attend clinical pharmacy meetings and education/training schemes relevant to post. To take part in formal and informal education of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals To be a Designated Supervisor and /or Designated Prescribing Practitioner for pharmacists undertaking their prescribing course and to supervise aspects of foundation year trainee pharmacists training. To be a supervisor on the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma course. To line manage and lead those staff allocated, undertaking appraisals, supervision and identification of training and development of their skills and knowledge. To assist in the induction of staff into the service; to help identify training and development needs. To provide information to patients, parents, and carers on admission and at discharge regarding treatment and medication to optimise patient concordance, particularly if there is a need to overcome language or communication barriers. To maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice to ensure a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement. To take responsibility for own personal CPD by participating in education and training programmes to improve competence and to develop specialist expertise. To obtain/maintain prescribing qualification and support services and ward rounds as appropriate. To help provide the training for Technicians enhanced patient counselling skills and Medicines Management Technician training. Designs, delivers and evaluates education for multi-professional teams, including inhaler technique, guideline updates, and complex case-based learning. Disseminates findings from audit and quality improvement projects at a local level, sharing learning to inform practice and improve patient outcomes; contributes to wider dissemination through presentations or publications where appropriate. Promotes a culture of learning by sharing insights from incidents, best practices, prescribing trends; linking outcomes to audit and research initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Financial To be responsible for the co-ordinated advice to the Directorate to effectively manage expenditure on medicines, including tariff medicines, excluded medicines, prior approvals, individual funding requests etc. To horizon scan for new medicines likely to be excluded from the tariff and to advise on clinical and budgetary impact. To produce appropriate reports documenting the use and expenditure of medicines to evaluate trends and variations in prescribing in order to develop and implement policies aimed at containing expenditure and realising savings. To identify and manage medicine/pharmacy Quality/Innovation/Productivity/Prevention (QIPP) Schemes, including Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) Schemes within the Directorate to ensure this is coordinated within the Pharmacy and Trust. To be an authorised signatory for Pharmacy to commit expenditure via the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and delegated ordering system. To provide expert professional advice on high cost and excluded medicines to clinicians, managers, finance and commissioners

Audit and Research To monitor the use of FP10(HNCs) by the Directorate to ensure the best use of resources in the Emergency Department. To develop, undertake and initiate clinical audit and practice research, drug use reviews, new drug evaluations to improve the quality of the Pharmacy Services. To guide and support others undertaking research audit and service improvements e.g., Trainee Pharmacists or Diploma Pharmacists. To record, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions and contributions to ward rounds and Directorate. To analyse and undertake root cause analysis of medication incidents

Other Duties To undertake duties elsewhere in the locality, if required. To undertake on call duties To provide a pharmacy service at weekends

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Degree, MPharm or BPharm
• Independent prescribing or willing to work towards Independent Prescribing qualification
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Mandatory CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• Formal Management training
• Diploma Tutor accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive operational experience at a Senior Hospital Pharmacist level, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy
• Experience of supporting Divisional Pharmacist or equivalent, to include financial expenditure reporting, formulary application, guideline writing
• Experience with working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching, supervising and training staff

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a level of clinical reasoning, problem solving and judgement
• IT skills with Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.

To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

To complete patient documentation correctly.

To maintain a safe ward environment.

To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.

To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal.

To ensure patient confidentiality.

To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.

Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

Policy/service development implementation

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.

To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development plan recognising own limitations.

Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision.

Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.

Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.

Financial & physical resources

To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable.

Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.

Human resources

To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.

To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

Research & development

To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g. Essence of Care.

To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its Implementation.

To contribute to research and development programmes within theward/department.

Freedom to act

Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN child
• NMC Registration
• RN/RMN/LD with Paediatric experience
• Mentorship/Assessor and Supervisor
• Qualification or willing to undertake

Desirable

• Qualification in Oncology or HDU

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and knowledge of local and national polices
• Interest and academic ability to undertake further education in paediatric area
• Can demonstrate understanding and incorporate customer care within the clinical setting
• Able to work with/facilitate, teach and assess students
• Knowledge and experience of working within a Paediatric acute ward setting.
• Paediatric Oncology experience

Desirable

• Paediatric HDU experience/ training
• PILS /EPLS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant developments in paediatric nursing
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• An awareness of Paediatric research and evidence based practice in the clinical setting
• Ability to prioritise workload, and effective time management 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence Produce routine and complex treatment plans, in accordance with relevant clinical protocols. Check that all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available. Co-register images from different sources; evaluating the validity of the co-registration. Accurately outline anatomical volumes from CT scans for Gross Tumour Volumes and Organs at Risk, where trained. Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions. Check treatment plans generated by other staff for accuracy and appropriateness prior to treatment commencing. Assist with the development of new techniques in conjunction with other staff groups and take an active role in introducing new equipment and clinical techniques.

People/Management Excellence Participate in the training of trainee Physicists, student Radiographers, and Medical staff.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring Participate in the acceptance testing, commissioning and routine quality assurance programs for radiotherapy planning software. Assist in producing written protocols for treatment planning as part of the departments Quality System. Participate fully in implementing and maintaining this system. Keep careful records of all work performed. Assist in the maintenance of the Treatment Planning Database and production of management statistics. Able to report on the data. Participate in the QA of new radiotherapy trials; and plan patients according to current approved trial protocols.

Professional Responsibilities Manage own work and prioritise it on a day to day basis working flexibly where necessary. Participate in the IPEM or other agreed Continuing Personal Development (CPD) scheme. To remain up to date regarding the latest scientific and technical developments and their applications within radiotherapy physics. This to be achieved by journal reading, internet research, and attending suitable seminars and training courses as part of CPD and in furthering the work of the department. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the Department. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Local Rules.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Vocational degree, Radiotherapy degree or equivalent to BSc level
• RCT registration as a Technologist; or HCPC registration, as a Radiographer

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist training in treatment planning techniques and volume delineation, relevant or transferrable to NHS radiotherapy practice
• Experience of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment planning
• A good awareness of the workings of computerised treatment planning systems, including their underlying algorithms and inherent strengths and weaknesses

Desirable

• Experience of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatment planning
• Experience with Eclipse

Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of treatment planning and radiation dosimetry, applicable to NHS radiotherapy treatment
• Proven ability to take responsibility for organising workflow in a high-pressure clinical environment
• Able to evaluate a treatment plan produced by other staff members
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiotherapy treatment
• Proven ability to communicate complex information across professional boundaries
• Proven ability to analyse and report data using appropriate format
• Able to concentrate for prolonged periods

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of radiographic procedures in Radiotherapy

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical and Patient excellence

Under the regular supervision of senior Therapy colleagues, select, plan and implement assessments and treatment interventions for patients either in the hospital or in their own home or community setting.

Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services

Manage a caseload on designated ward/s, seeking guidance from Therapy colleagues as required

Assess patients function for safe discharge, referring on to appropriate community services

Assess and prescribe equipment, adaptations, ongoing rehabilitation and care provision as appropriate and necessary for a safe discharge from the service.

Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines

Communicate effectively with patients, family members, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies

Provide support to patients and carers, sharing information to enable them to make informed decisions regarding Occupational Therapy recommendations and discharge arrangements

Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence

Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas

Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients

Give guidance and training to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff where required

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements

Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required

Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines

Participate in the Therapy in-service training programme, taking the lead in designated sessions as appropriate

Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings

Identify own learning and development needs with support from senior Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Personal Development Plan

Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal

Corporate responsibilities

Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training.

People/Management Excellence

Contribute to the Therapy Service governance arrangements and to the work of selected departmental groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety)

Delegate work tasks appropriately to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff

Supporting Financial Excellence

To make the best use of the NSH resources

Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with competencies detailed in the Knowledge & Skills Framework Outline for this post

Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy qualification at degree level (or equivalent)
• Health Care Professions Council Registration (or registration pending)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation and review of Occupational Therapy interventions with patients in a physical setting
• Experience of managing a clinical caseload and prioritising work
• Team working experience
• Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist within an acute inpatient NHS hospital
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development activity

Desirable

• Experience of conducting cognitive assessments and developing treatment/discharge plans that reflect the cognitive needs of the patient
• Knowledge of the discharge planning process
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of assessment and provision of equipment, wheelchairs and minor adaptations

Skills

Essential

• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies
• Self-management skills
• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal and written clinical reports
• Effective team working skills
• Ability to review and reflect on own practice
• Interest in contributing towards staff and service development

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN15BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Offer a friendly face, calm reassurance and practical support to patients and relatives who may be anxious, overwhelmed or unexpectedly in hospital, helping to ease pressure and improve their experience.

The volunteers were really helpful, Im grateful for your support. Northampton General Hospital Patient Feedback.

Volunteers will not be expected to provide clinical care, medical advice or undertake duties outside the agreed volunteer role. Full training, guidance and support will be provided.

• Please only apply if you are able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per a week.
• Tell us which day and time (between Monday and Sunday, 8am to late) you are available.
• We receive many applications but can only accept a limited number of volunteers, so including all requested information is essential.
• We look forward to reading your application.

Person Specification

Question 1

Essential

• Are you able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week on a regular day and time? (If not, we may be unable to progress your application, as most of our volunteer roles require a regular weekly commitment.)

Question 2

Essential

• Please tell us which days and times you are available (Monday to Sunday 8am - late).

Question 3

Essential

• Why would you like to volunteer with us?

Question 4

Essential

• What skills, experience or qualities would you bring to this role?

Question 5

Essential

• Please confirm you are over 18

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Registered with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development through maintenance of a portfolio.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapist or Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Management skills or leadership training
• Post Graduate course relevant to this speciality

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work across 7 day service
• Relevant experience working within the NHS environment
• Evidence of experience and advanced skills in completing Acute Medicine Assessments, rehabilitation and interventions and working within a Multidisciplinary Team.
• Knowledge of current Health and Health & Social Care initiatives and their potential impact on stake holders
• Education of other MDT members.
• Practice Educator experience
• Experience of MDT goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures.
• Supervision of and delegation of work to others.
• Knowledge of community-based therapy services and services that external partners offer.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out in-depth Therapy assessment of patients with complex needs.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently and safely within clinical boundaries, in clinical areas, to deliver high standards of care for acute medicine patients.
• Ability to present information both written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
• Evidence of people management and leadership skills
• Ability to use standardised assessments appropriate to the client group
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate treatment
• Advanced communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Problem Solving and Advanced Clinical Reasoning skills
• Ability to make sound judgements and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations.
• Ability to work across professional boundaries and at all levels
• A thorough understanding of the social care system and complex discharge needs regarding Urgent Care and Acute Medicine patients.
• Reflective and open to new learning, challenges and change.
• Able to work flexibly according to the needs and demands of the service.
• Be a car driver or able to travel between trusts and where appropriate respond within 45 minutes when responding to oncalls (24 hours)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience.
• Able to lead, motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to analyse activity and outcome data accurately and objectively.
• Willingness to share skills, knowledge and experience with other members of the MDT.
• Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
• Able to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team
• Ability to keep accurate and legible documentation

Desirable

• Evidence of using Clinical Governance Framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care.

Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Flexibility and adaptable; able to respond effectively to service demands
• Compassionate and empathetic; with a strong commitment to person centred care
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision Resilient, with the ability to manage pressure and challenging situation constructively

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Offer a friendly face, calm reassurance and practical support to patients and relatives who may be anxious, overwhelmed or unexpectedly in hospital, helping to ease pressure and improve their experience.

The volunteers were really helpful, Im grateful for your support. Northampton General Hospital Patient Feedback.

Volunteers will not be expected to provide clinical care, medical advice or undertake duties outside the agreed volunteer role. Full training, guidance and support will be provided.

• Please only apply if you are able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per a week.
• Tell us which day and time (between Monday and Sunday, 8am to late) you are available.
• We receive many applications but can only accept a limited number of volunteers, so including all requested information is essential.
• We look forward to reading your application.

Person Specification

Question 1

Essential

• Are you able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week on a regular day and time? (If not, we may be unable to progress your application, as most of our volunteer roles require a regular weekly commitment.)

Question 2

Essential

• Please tell us which days and times you are available (Monday to Sunday 8am- Late).

Question 3

Essential

• Why would you like to volunteer with us?

Question 4

Essential

• What skills, experience or qualities would you bring to this role?

Question 5

Essential

• Please confirm you are over 18

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Good working experience within ward-based healthcare gathered over a reasonable period of time.
• Experience of working with a broad range of ages
• Evidence of appropriate competencies at Assistant or Assistant Practitioner level within Therapy or healthcare.
• Working knowledge of Excel & Word Computer programmes
• Ability to work across a 7-day service
• In-Depth knowledge and understanding of the Therapy role within the In-Patient Team

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Work within a community based setting
• Previous manual handling experience
• Past responsibility for training/supervising other support staff.
• Evidence of responsibility for work processes e.g. Health & Safety checks.
• Recent working experience, preferably as a Therapy Assistant level within an in-patient setting.
• Knowledge of local discharge pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum NVQ level III or equivalent relevant to Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Associate member of the CSP or RCOT
• Foundation level degree or equivalent - subject must be relevant to physiotherapy/occupational therapy
• Qualification in Anatomy & Physiology

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate established motivational skills.
• Able to produce a Therapeutic treatment plan for a limited field of conditions.
• Well-developed communication skills, including interpersonal skills, liaison, influencing and negotiation.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work on own without immediate support.
• Ability to organise own workload.
• Good observation skills.
• Good understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to present a professional image
• Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day
• Responsible for data entry, text processing or storage of data utilising paper or computer based data entry systems.

Desirable

• Role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Importance of continuous education
• IT Literacy

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to HCPC Registered Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Evidence of Post graduate CPD, including attendance at recent relevant post graduate learning events

Desirable

• Member of CSP/RCOT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Ability to work across 7 day service and where appropriate participate in the overnight on-call rota (adults, children and young people)
• Relevant experience working within the NHS environment.
• Education of other MDT members.
• Up to date with professional practice and research
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services including quality and audit.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities.
• Experience of deputising for Senior staff. Working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies
• Broad post-registration experience across acute inpatient, rehabilitation and discharge planning services, including management of patients with complex clinical and functional needs

Desirable

• Knowledge of community-based therapy services and services that external partners offer.
• Membership of Interest Groups relevant to clinical interest

Skills

Essential

• Recent experience within an Acute inpatient therapy setting.
• Good clinical knowledge base of physiotherapy/occupational within the acute setting.
• Good knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy in Effective Discharge planning from the Acute setting.
• Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and delegation skills.
• Proven flexible working practices. Be able to cope with demands of a busy department including prioritisation.
• Be a car driver or able to travel between trusts and where appropriate respond within 45 minutes when responding to oncalls (24 hours)

Desirable

• Able to assist others in learning.
• Able to motivate others and take the lead as necessary.
• Ability to organise training.
• Evidence of participation in research / audit

Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Flexibility and adaptable; able to respond effectively to service demands
• Compassionate and empathetic; with a strong commitment to person centred care
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Resilient, with the ability to manage pressure and challenging situation constructively

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will also involve maintaining accurate records, documenting patient contacts on relevant cancer information systems, supporting audit and service development, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the skin cancer nursing service.

The post holder will work within agreed competencies and boundaries of practice, recognising when to seek advice or escalate concerns. They will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting patients living with and beyond cancer.

Contribute to the holistic needs assessment and the development of an individual careplan under the direction of the registered nurse.Implement, monitor and review aspects of the care plan with the patient and carer,reporting any changes in the patients condition to the registered nurse.Evaluate the outcome of care delivery with the registered nurse.To review patients on the ward under the direction of the registered nurse.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in English and Mathamatics or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Communication Skills Training
• Vocational Qualification Level 4
• Foundations in Cancer Care

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience in caring for people diagnosed with a skin cancer
• Relevant healthcare experience at Band 3
• Experience of using the Somerset Cancer Register

Desirable

• Knowledge of the National Personalised Care Agenda

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Flexible, motivated and hard working

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including data entry
• Good observation, assessment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload
• Good organisation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical and Patient excellence

Under the regular supervision of senior Therapy colleagues, select, plan and implement assessments and treatment interventions for patients either in the hospital or in their own home or community setting.

Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services

Manage a caseload on designated ward/s, seeking guidance from Therapy colleagues as required

Assess patients function for safe discharge, referring on to appropriate community services

Assess and prescribe equipment, adaptations, ongoing rehabilitation and care provision as appropriate and necessary for a safe discharge from the service.

Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines

Communicate effectively with patients, family members, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies

Provide support to patients and carers, sharing information to enable them to make informed decisions regarding Occupational Therapy recommendations and discharge arrangements

Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence

Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas

Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients

Give guidance and training to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff where required

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements

Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required

Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines

Participate in the Therapy in-service training programme, taking the lead in designated sessions as appropriate

Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings

Identify own learning and development needs with support from senior Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Personal Development Plan

Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal

Corporate responsibilities

Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training.

People/Management Excellence

Contribute to the Therapy Service governance arrangements and to the work of selected departmental groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety)

Delegate work tasks appropriately to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff

Supporting Financial Excellence

To make the best use of the NSH resources

Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with competencies detailed in the Knowledge & Skills Framework Outline for this post

Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy qualification at degree level (or equivalent)
• Health Care Professions Council Registration (or registration pending)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation and review of Occupational Therapy interventions with patients in a physical setting
• Experience of managing a clinical caseload and prioritising work
• Team working experience
• Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist within an acute inpatient NHS hospital
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development activity

Desirable

• Experience of conducting cognitive assessments and developing treatment/discharge plans that reflect the cognitive needs of the patient
• Knowledge of the discharge planning process
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of assessment and provision of equipment, wheelchairs and minor adaptations

Skills

Essential

• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies
• Self-management skills
• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal and written clinical reports
• Effective team working skills
• Ability to review and reflect on own practice
• Interest in contributing towards staff and service development

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN15BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including numeracy and literacy skills
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant hospital experience

knowledge and experience

Essential

• experience of team working
• knowledge of administrative procedures
• knowledge of GDPR (data protection) and how to apply

Desirable

• experience of working in Emergency Dept
• good working knowledge of hospital systems including Medway

skills

Essential

• demonstrate ability to use own initiative
• able to work under pressure
• able to communicate effectively with colleagues, service users and their families/carers

Desirable

• able to escalate issues of concern to senior members of staff

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Keep up to date records on all staffing absence

Complete all required appraisals for Portering staff

Complete and record Back to work interviews for staff that have been off work and record as required

Transport patients within the hospital in conjunction with Trust policies and departmental procedures.

Undertake general mortuary duties in accordance with the agreed procedures.

Conduct viewings in accordance with trust policy

Collection and delivery of gas cylinders, beds, equipment, and furniture around the hospital site.

Change medical gas manifolds as required

In appropriate circumstances, assist nursing and medical staff, when requested, with restless patients.

Assist security staff where necessary to ensure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, and Trust property.

Undertake all training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role, and have a good understanding and knowledge of the relevant trust policies for the Portering department.

Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene during the performance of his/her duties

Work closely with Managers in producing a high standard of service to patients, staff and visitors.

Flexibility in areas of work and have a good working knowledge of the roles that Portering staff provide around the trust

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy.

Any other work commensurate with the post or as requested by the Line Manager.

These duties and responsibilities may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Directorate and in particular the post holder may be required to provide support to other areas within the department as required and to carry out any relevant duties that may be requested.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifcations

Essential

• GCSE Grade: A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification (eg A levels or NVQ L3 or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience, skills and knowledge

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a supervisory / management position

Desirable

• Strong people management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, induction, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Delivered a service in a similar role

Skills

Essential

• Good written, reading and verbal skills
• Well developed physical skills, ability to use equipment, excellent It and keyboard skills
• Good organisational skills plus investigating problems and resolving such as staff shortages
• Ability to multitask, concentrate and deal with interruptions and emergencies
• Ability to cope with distressing incidents, terminally ill patients and staff issues. Occasionally highly unpleasant conditions.
• Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivery, collection and disposal of refuse, laundry and clinical waste from wardsand departments to the central waste area within the Trusts policies and procedures.

Exchange of Sharpsmart reusable receptacles from all wards and departmentsaround the Trust.

Collection of Confidential Waste from wards and departments

Collection and correct disposal of any condemned items from wards anddepartments around the hospital site.

Ensure all collected waste is stored securely as per Trust policy andenvironmental legislation and is prepared for onward transportation to meet therequirements for the transportation of dangerous goods.

Cleaning duties as required in and around the department to keep the department neat and tidy.

Operate waste disposal equipment once trained e.g. waste compactors and balers and electric tug vehicles.

Decanting Laundry bags from Taylor bins into cages.

Decant clinical and non-clinical waste bags if required (e.g. for onward transportation, storage or compaction).

Ensure that items are processed for the compliant and most efficient method of collection e.g. segregating bulky goods, breaking down items for reduced storage space

Undertake all training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role.

Make sure all external pathways and waste corrals are kept clean and tidy from any litter or clutter. Internal corrals are the responsibility of the Domestic Team.

Ensure all transfer notes and paperwork are completed appropriately as per environmental legislation requirements.

Assist with the training and induction of new starters when requested, by demonstrating their role to and providing support to new members of the team.

Liaise and co-operate with representatives of outside companies e.g. collection drivers and account managers.

Be trained in the use of spill kits for chemical and hazardous waste spills.

Regularly check the security and cleanliness of waste storage areas and report faults and defects to the Estates Maintenance Team

Report any faults with any of the electrical equipment being used to the duty supervisor and Estates when problems arise.

To contribute to the development of the Waste and Recycling Service by putting forward suggestions for improvement.

Undertake all necessary training to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role.

To comply with specific instructions and working patterns when based in the Waste Management Area

Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene during the performance of his/her duties

Work closely with Managers and Supervisors in producing a high standard of service.

Flexibility in areas of work, as prescribed for the departmental needs.

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy including wearing of appropriate PPE.

To report any Health and Safety issues

Ensure all work is carried out in line with the relevant Trust Policies and Procedures

Any other work commensurate with the post or as requested by the Line Manager.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• No formal education is required as on the job instruction, training and theoretical knowledge is provided. Therefore the ability to retain information and learning is essential together with excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Desirable

• NVQ/Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• Formal waste training
• Training in the use of waste tugs and pallet trucks

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a small team
• Experience of working in a large organisation
• Knowledge of good health & safety practices

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Previous experience in a waste environment
• Trained in health and safety practices
• Knowledge of trust policies and procedures

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to develop rapport with staff
• Ability to multitask effectively and move from one task to another rapidly when priorities change
• Ability to remain calm under pressure or challenging situations
• Ability to input data to manage monthly timesheet
• Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
• Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise & use initiative
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team when on duty
• Able to undertake the frequent physical duties of the role such as pulling/pushing carts, or similar, moving bags of waste
• Commitment to working the hours to fulfil the requirements of the job, including flexibility or working, where required
• Ability to carry out the full range of waste management duties once trained
• Ability to record information correctly and legible