Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

• To collect blood samples safely and efficiently in accordance with good laboratory practice and trust policies

The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties under the supervision of qualified staff and in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and Health and safety guidance:

To collect blood samples from patients as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other approved methods. Requests for blood will be for a large variety of routine Key Result Areas & Performance:

• and special tests, and must be collected into the appropriate tubes.

• To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure, with due respect for the patients welfare and dignity.

• To be physically able to undertake the following requirements for the role-

• Standing, sitting, stretching or reaching to take blood

• Raising and lowering phlebotomy chairs and bed
• Walking between wards and department

• Pulling and Pushing wheelchairs

• Assisting colleagues with patients when necessary to obtain blood by holding arm (bending and stretching).
• Pushing phlebotomy trolley (Max 5kg when fully stocked) between wards and departments
• Perform BLS in an emergency

• To be aware of physical and/or psychological needs of the patient whilst taking blood samples, ensuring that assistance is available as and when necessary.

• To ensure that patient identification details are checked on every patient before the venepuncture procedure is performed.

• To ensure correct labelling of sample tubes with patient details and the correlation of request forms with samples.

• To ensure the safe transit of urgent and routine blood samples from wards and clinic areas to laboratories and to ensure that urgent samples are dealt with in accordance with laboratory policy.
• To take responsibility for all blood samples collected by indicating the date, time and signature of phlebotomist on the request form on completion

• To establish a relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups of staff, ensuring that a good public image and perception of Phlebotomy is maintained at all times.

• To provide an efficient, high-quality service to all patients of the Trust at all times.

• To keep all phlebotomy areas clean and tidy in line with Health and Safety policies.

• To comply with all Trust and Departmental procedures concerning phlebotomy, including infection control.

• To provide accurate written statements in the event of accidents, incidents and/or complaints.

• To prepare samples for transportation from satellite phlebotomy areas to pathology reception.

• To provide a reception service for patients, including where necessary the production of specimen labels

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Basic Numeracy and literacy
• NVQ level 2 or 6 month practical phlebotomy experience

Experience

Essential

• 6 month Practical Phlebotomy experience

Desirable

• Experience of laboratory computer systems.
• Paediatric phlebotomy.
• Previous hospital experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Health & Safety implications relevant to Phlebotomy.
• Patient & staff confidentiality.

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing, to all levels of staff within the organisation.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy.
• Ability to follow standard procedures.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Microsoft 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information about the job and main responsibilities see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Successful completion of additional specialist training relevant to this area
• Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Leadership and/or supervisory training

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Clinical interest groups
• Registered as a member of the Royal College Of Occupational Therapists

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience working with children with a wide range of challenges with participating in daily activities.
• Significant experience of working with children with autism and related including referral for autism assessment
• Experience of multiagency and multidisciplinary collaboration and/or working
• Experience of service development
• Experience of developing and delivering training for others

Desirable

• Experience of diagnosing and/or contributing to diagnosis of autism
• Experience of writing/guidelines protocols/standing operating procedures/or policies

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to client group/care setting and its application across healthcare and educational settings
• Extensive knowledge of a broad range of assessment and diagnostic tools relevant to the specialist clinical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

Catford

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEWISHAM & GREENWICH NHS TRUST

1. JOB DETAILS

Post Title: Bank Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Grade: Local Pay Rates

Hours: Ad Hoc

Department/Ward: Bank

Reports To: Ward Manager/Team Leader

Accountable To: Director of Nursing and Education

Location/Sites Lewisham Hospital

& Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich

2. JOB PURPOSE

To cover shifts in various departments across the Acute Trust where the Multi-Disciplinary Team have identified that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients with complex and enduring mental health needs.

The post holders under the direction of a nurse in charge, is accountable for the provision, organisation, and direction of safe and person centred nursing care approaches for patients.

As a bank member of staff you will liaise with all staffing groups so that the best possible care is given to meet the individual needs of patients.

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Site Manager

Matron

Ward Manager

Nurse In Charge

Bank Nurse

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To utilise specific care planning tools as instructed by the clinical team contained in Trust policy (Managing Challenging Behaviour in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Policy) for patients with specific needs when necessary e.g. nursing care plan for the confused and disorientated patient, and behaviour chart for patients with cognitive impairment.

Understands the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision making.

Observes confidentiality of patient information at all times and complies with Data Protection Act (1984)

Ensures that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.

Under direction of the nurse in charge is able to support optimum patient care management including supporting the patient with their activities of daily living.

Taking prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other members of the clinical team when necessary, reviewing nursing care and communicating any amendments to the programmes of care.

Will develop within the Scope of Professional Practice taking responsibility for own professional growth and keeps up to date with professional developments. Attends study days and courses as appropriate.

Will keep himself/herself aware of new developments in nursing within scope of practice

Will adhere to the current uniform policy.

Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.

Reports any deficiency in the agreed hygiene standard to the appropriate personnel.

Ensures that equipment is maintained in working order and correctly used.

When commencing duty in the ward, you will familiarise yourself with emergency procedures relating to fire and resuscitation. Will be sure of the role they play in the team and be able to safely participate in an emergency. Will attend annual training for fire and resuscitation.

Will know the Moving and Handling policy and take responsibility for ensuring safe moving and handling techniques, making use of appropriate aids. Attend annual update training.

Is familiar with the Major Incident Policy and the role of their ward/department within it.

Reports all accidents and incidents to relevant personnel and is aware of relevant documentation.

Keeps the ward manager and Modern Matron informed of changes in the ward environment particularly when those changes affect standards of care, and reports any unsafe areas to the appropriate personnel.

Will participate in ward or departmental quality assurance activities.

Will participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality standards.

Will take into account patients, and other consumer views when developing and assessing quality standards.

This job description is intended to be a guide only to the general scope of the post and not an exhaustive list of duties, you may therefore be required to undertake other duties commensurate with your grade.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constructed. This will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the duties and responsibilities required. This will be done by the line manager in consultation with the postholder.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken.

Equal Opportunities

Promote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees.

Infection Prevention and Control Employees must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in accordance with Trust policy.

Professional Standards and Performance Review

Maintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Employees are expected to participate in the performance review process.

Service/Department Standards

Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.

Finance

All Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures.

Safeguarding.Children

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act 1989, 2004.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• An ability to develop a therapeutic relationship.
• An ability to work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team
• A knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
• A knowledge of the
• Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Demonstrates an ability to develop therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to present information both written and oral and communicate this effectively.
• An ability to develop ones own practice using the supervision process.
• Flexible in one's approach to interventions.

Desirable

• Mentorship Training
• Other professional development.
• Experience of shift
• co-ordination.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students.
• Experience of racial awareness/
• diversity training
• IT skills
• Clinical skills relevant to the post applied for.
• Skilled in the Communication of sensitive issues.
• Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a comprehensive Personal Assistant function within the Division of Surgery, supporting the Divisional leadership team and providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to members of the Divisional Management Team.

The role will involve coordinating a programme of divisional management and operational meetings, including the preparation and circulation of papers, accurate minute taking, and the booking of rooms, virtual meetings and hospitality as required. The post holder will take responsibility for a wide range of administrative and organisational duties on an ongoing basis, ensuring the smooth coordination of divisional business.

The post holder will be required to maintain complete confidentiality at all times and to represent the Division of Surgery in an efficient, professional and courteous manner. Through effective coordination, communication and administrative support, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of divisional objectives and the achievement of Trust and national performance targets.

Person Specification

Qualification & Training

Essential

• Be qualified to NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of administrative processes within an office environment, significant experience of working within an administrative role with Personal Assistant or similar responsibilities

Desirable

• Healthcare environment experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. High level of IT literacy, good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrates willingness to update skills in accordance with the needs of the service. Experience of inputting information into databases. Be able to work autonomously for and on behalf of the Division.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative. Displays a calm, professional manner under pressure. Willingness to adapt to changing work patterns.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEWISHAM & GREENWICH NHS TRUST

1. JOB DETAILS

Post Title: Bank Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Grade: Local Pay Rates

Hours: Ad Hoc

Department/Ward: Bank

Reports To: Ward Manager/Team Leader

Accountable To: Director of Nursing and Education

Location/Sites Lewisham Hospital

& Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich

2. JOB PURPOSE

To cover shifts in various departments across the Acute Trust where the Multi-Disciplinary Team have identified that a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required to provide care to patients with complex and enduring mental health needs.

The post holders under the direction of a nurse in charge, is accountable for the provision, organisation, and direction of safe and person centred nursing care approaches for patients.

As a bank member of staff you will liaise with all staffing groups so that the best possible care is given to meet the individual needs of patients.

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Site Manager

Matron

Ward Manager

Nurse In Charge

Bank Nurse

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To utilise specific care planning tools as instructed by the clinical team contained in Trust policy (Managing Challenging Behaviour in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Policy) for patients with specific needs when necessary e.g. nursing care plan for the confused and disorientated patient, and behaviour chart for patients with cognitive impairment.

Understands the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision making.

Observes confidentiality of patient information at all times and complies with Data Protection Act (1984)

Ensures that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.

Under direction of the nurse in charge is able to support optimum patient care management including supporting the patient with their activities of daily living.

Taking prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other members of the clinical team when necessary, reviewing nursing care and communicating any amendments to the programmes of care.

Will develop within the Scope of Professional Practice taking responsibility for own professional growth and keeps up to date with professional developments. Attends study days and courses as appropriate.

Will keep himself/herself aware of new developments in nursing within scope of practice

Will adhere to the current uniform policy.

Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.

Reports any deficiency in the agreed hygiene standard to the appropriate personnel.

Ensures that equipment is maintained in working order and correctly used.

When commencing duty in the ward, you will familiarise yourself with emergency procedures relating to fire and resuscitation. Will be sure of the role they play in the team and be able to safely participate in an emergency. Will attend annual training for fire and resuscitation.

Will know the Moving and Handling policy and take responsibility for ensuring safe moving and handling techniques, making use of appropriate aids. Attend annual update training.

Is familiar with the Major Incident Policy and the role of their ward/department within it.

Reports all accidents and incidents to relevant personnel and is aware of relevant documentation.

Keeps the ward manager and Modern Matron informed of changes in the ward environment particularly when those changes affect standards of care, and reports any unsafe areas to the appropriate personnel.

Will participate in ward or departmental quality assurance activities.

Will participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality standards.

Will take into account patients, and other consumer views when developing and assessing quality standards.

This job description is intended to be a guide only to the general scope of the post and not an exhaustive list of duties, you may therefore be required to undertake other duties commensurate with your grade.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constructed. This will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the duties and responsibilities required. This will be done by the line manager in consultation with the postholder.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken.

Equal Opportunities

Promote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees.

Infection Prevention and Control Employees must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in accordance with Trust policy.

Professional Standards and Performance Review

Maintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Employees are expected to participate in the performance review process.

Service/Department Standards

Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.

Finance

All Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures.

Safeguarding.Children

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act 1989, 2004.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• An ability to develop a therapeutic relationship.
• An ability to work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team
• A knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
• A knowledge of the
• Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Demonstrates an ability to develop therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to present information both written and oral and communicate this effectively.
• An ability to develop ones own practice using the supervision process.
• Flexible in one's approach to interventions.

Desirable

• Mentorship Training
• Other professional development.
• Experience of shift
• co-ordination.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students.
• Experience of racial awareness/
• diversity training
• IT skills
• Clinical skills relevant to the post applied for.
• Skilled in the Communication of sensitive issues.
• Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Bank Health Care Assistant

Responsible to: Ward Manager

Grade: Local Pay scale

Hours: Ad Hoc

Job Summary:

Accountable to Deputy Service General Manager/Head of Nursing.

The post Holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary ward / departmental team undertaking duties in relation to patient care and a full range of support functions including clerical duties.

The post holder will provide delegated, supervised work and duties assigned by a Registered Nurse /midwife as appropriate, ensuring that there is continual feedback to the Registered nurse about the patients condition.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of quality patient care to meet their physical, psychological and social needs maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in giving an excellent standard of care to a variety of different client groups.

To assist in the regular assessment of patient condition by observing vital signs and reporting findings back to qualified staff.

To support the promotion of health and prevent ill-health in staff, patients and their relatives.

Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Check the readiness for use of emergency/special equipment and ensure all equipment in use, is in good working order.

The post holder must keep up to date with all mandatory training requirements for the post.

Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major Incident Plan.

Have knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling Regulations.

Transport people and/or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

To report any faulty equipment in the trust to shift co-ordinators to ensure quick maintenance carried out.

Work force

To deliver an excellent standard of safe, effective care with a group of patients under the direction of qualified members of the multidisciplinary team.

General

Needs to have a full range of movement as will be required to undertake a variety of manual handling skills.

Be prepared to deal with bereaved families and friends.

Can be a stressful environment- there is a risk of exposure to verbal/physical aggression.

The post-holder must be flexible and adaptable to change.

Ensure works within infection control policies- high risk of working with body fluids present.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 6 Months NHS General Hospital Experience as a Health Care Assistant

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must pass basic numeracy and literacy tests as set out by the Trust
• Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
• Punctual and reliable
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
• Caring for people.
• Manual handling of patients using lifting aid

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexibility- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs.
• Able and willing to move from department to department depending on service needs
• The ability to take instruction and guidance to enhance caring skills
• Enthusiasm to learn and progress within the care profession

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education - Minimum GCSE A-C in Maths/English or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and social care or HCA Care Certificate
• Moving & Handling, Infection control, Fire safety and Safe Guarding Certificates within 1 year

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence for a senior audience
• Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
• Ability to apply advanced influencing and negotiation skills necessary to achieve successful outcomes, e.g. when working with senior managers and stakeholders
• Have an in-depth knowledge of how health impacts safeguarding and be able to articulate this clearly in safeguarding and child protection proceedings
• Experience of supporting the development and implementation of Family Help Assessments and plans, ensuring health needs are identified and addressed.
• Ability to develop and maintain networks of relationships that facilitate the achievement of individual and team objectives
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Provide clinical advice and guidance on health-related issues impacting children and families.
• Ability to prepare and produce concise and accurate communications for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders as required

Others

Essential

• Ability to apply child-centred, equitable, inclusive, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.

Desirable

• Ability to embed health expertise within multi-disciplinary Family Help Teams and ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to the teams as and when necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

Address

Woolwich Centre

Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, Woolwich,

Greenwich

SE18 6HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.selondonics.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Further relevant specialist qualifications (eg BBTS certificate, IBMS Certificates)

Experience

Essential

• Post HCPC registration diagnostic experience in Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
• Experience with a computerised laboratory information system.
• Previous experience working in a large medical laboratory.
• Experience of working as a team

Desirable

• Experience of a variety of diagnostic techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Experienced using the following named IT systems ? WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). ? Q-Pulse
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
• Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
• Good understanding of Governance Requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Management System and can demonstrate participation in obligatory activities

Skills

Essential

• Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• Good level IT skills
• Good time management.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present routine data/results/concepts
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills
• Polite, helpful and confident manner.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages.

Other

Essential

• Reliable, responsible person.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Respects confidentiality.
• Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Although this position is a 10 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 10 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Passes in English and Maths at C grade or equivalent
• Typing Qualification
• Medical terminology or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
• Entry level leadership qualification i.e. ILM2

Experience

Essential

• Worked in an office environment
• Experience of typing medical content
• Dealing with telephone enquiries
• Experience of working with a multi disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
• Previous computing experience or VDU work
• Good working knowledge of cellular pathology processes

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and histopathology terminology
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases, including the extraction of data by queries and the preparation of reports

Desirable

• Previous pathology-based administrative work experience

Skills

Essential

• Touch typing ability
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Office.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate with staff at different levels of the organisation.
• Ability to prioritise workload, innovate & work as part of a large team to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with interruptions

Desirable

• Experience of mananging small improvement projects and activities

Other

Essential

• Able to undertake housekeeping duties
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Ability to work on own initiative and take routine decisions.

Desirable

• Ability to share knowledge and engage others in project
• Flexible approach to service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

80 Newark Street, London

London

E1 2ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To lead and manage the O.T. teams in Elderly rehabilitation

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements

To regularly supervise O.T. students on practice placements

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of O.T. services within Care of the Elderly team.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust O.T. Service

To work as part of the wider MDT to achieve client centred goals and facilitate timely discharges.

To develop and evaluate OT services within Elderly care and lead on specific projects.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent re-admissions.

1.2 To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of the particular clinical area.

1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

1.4 To design / plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate.

1.5 To assess and treat the patients personal and domestic daily living functional activity level to maximise independence.

1.6 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicate need for further assessment / treatment.

1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor ongoing risk.

1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.

1.9 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.

1.10 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment.

1.11 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

1.12 To undertake discharge planning and co-ordination of complex patients.

1.13 To take a lead in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.

1.14 To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations.

1.15 To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other agencies.

1.16 To participate in the weekend and bank holiday Occupational Therapy service.

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary

team members and other agencies.

2.2 To participate ( and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences,

with regard to patient care programmes.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids and equipment in the home and

outside community.

2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead OT.

2.5 To promote the OT role within the Trust and to other agencies.

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and

Trust standards.

3.2 To provide reports on home visits.

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies

and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity,

privacy culture and wishes.

4.2 To provide guidance to junior / support staff on ethical issues.

5.1 To lead and manage the OT team in the specialist area.

5.2 To undertake the supervision and appraisal (IPR / KSF) of junior / support staff as delegated by the Lead OT.

5.3 To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

5.4 To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

5.5 To deputise for the Lead OT in an absence.

6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing (taking a lead as needed) of the induction, training

and education of students and other staff in this setting.

6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students on practice placement

on a regular basis.

6.3 To give presentations / training on specialist topics.

6.4 To organise and implement training programmes in specialist area.

6.5 To participate in the organisation and implementation of the basic grade development programme.

Person Specification

Circumstances

Essential

• oAble to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
• oCar driver
• oAble to work hours prescribed including shift patterns if required (Shifts covering between 8am-8pm)

Experience

Essential

• oAt least three years post registration experience.
• oBroad based Occupational Therapy experience
• oSpecialist experience in the field of Elderly care and Rehab.
• oSpecialist experience in cognitive assessments.
• oKnowledge of wheelchair assessment and provision.
• oExperience of working with patients with an oncology or palliative diagnosis.
• oDemonstrable ability to analyse and evaluate Occupational Therapy treatment
• Clinical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
• oAudit experience.
• oGood knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• oExperience of supervising staff and students and the teaching role.

Desirable

• oEvidence of post graduate study.
• oMember of a special interest group.
• oUse of evidence based practice.
• oClinical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
• oLeadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oGood verbal communication skills in the English language.
• oAbility to keep clear precise records which meet legal requirements in the English language.
• oClear concise report writing.
• oComputer literacy.
• oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
• oAble to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HPC registration

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oFlexible and innovative
• oAble to lead a team.
• oAble to be assertive and act on own initiative.
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oIntegrates well within teams.
• oCalm and reliable.
• oWell organised.
• oGood interpersonal skills with ability to establish good rapport with patients and carers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To initiate appropriate work, accepting referrals and be able to work autonomously with the child and family in the community setting.

To regularly attend and liaise with acute hospital colleagues to enable timely and safe discharge from hospital and appropriate follow-up in the community setting, to prevent hospital attendance and re-attendance.

To provide a holistic, autonomous and clinical nursing service using evidence based practice. To carry out initial assessments/home visits and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for all patients for whom he/she has continuing responsibility. To provide advice contributing to the well-being of the patient and participate in health promotion. (eg burns advice)

To ensure medical needs and instructions are carried out in accordance with nursing and midwifery council guidelines and ensure accurate record keeping (RIO system used for client records). To create reports for specific formal meetings such as child protection case conferences. A regular requirement to use score computer software in order to create oxygen saturation reports.

To carry out specialist procedures in the community settings eg administration of intravenous antibiotics and chemotherapy, care of central venous access devices, changing of tracheostomy and naso-gastric tubes

To assemble and demonstrate the use of specialised equipment in the home eg suction machines, saturation monitors. To be familiar with safe manual handling practices and implement these within the home setting

To use clinical judgement and expertise in assessing and implementing change during clinical visits eg assessment of respiratory condition and management of any changes

To use clinical knowledge and expertise in deciding appropriate administration of drugs, route to be administered and dose of the drug, within a set of defined parameters prescribed by medical colleagues e.g. in the end of life care setting.

To use clinical knowledge

To teach, support and guide patients and those with parental responsibility in relative nursing procedures and to help them carry out effective nursing care.

To be familiar with practices regarding the management of hazardous/biological substances and follow trust policies regarding their disposal.

To be chemotherapy competent, or working towards competence and safely deliver care in the community for children and young people with cancer with the guidance of the paediatric oncology nurse lead.

To provide an out of hours on call service for children and families at end of life.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child diploma level or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Significant experience within the field of Children's nursing

Desirable

• Community Specialist Practitioner
• Units of study and practice within a Community Children's Nursing Team or working towards a degree with relevant community related modules.

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience of nursing sick children in the hospital/community setting
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of paediatrics in the community
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of recent developments in paediatric care
• Good understanding of Safeguarding issues and policy framework
• Understanding of audit process and research methodologies

Desirable

• Experience in Teaching
• Previous experience of research/audit/benchmarking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children and Young People's Centre

32 Rushey Green

Catford

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To act as first point of contact on behalf of the consultant and the Trust and deal effectively and courteously with all enquiries from GPs, parents/carers, other departments within the Trust and external bodies.

To produce correspondence and reports by the use of audio transcription technology.

To type urgent clinical letters, including those of a sometimes distressing or emotional nature from audiotape or direct dictation as agreed.

To organise and support meetings on behalf of the Consultant and the Consultants team, taking and distributing minutes as required.

To deal with all telephone calls relating to the service, ensuring patient focus is maintained and enquiries are handled in a courteous, tactful and prompt manner and respecting patient confidentiality at all times.

To prioritise and process incoming correspondence and ensure that it is dealt with promptly by the appropriate member of staff.

To ensure that external investigation reports are brought to the attention of the appropriate medical team and signed off by the appropriate member of staff. Arrange for the request and/or safe onward transmissions of patient investigation reports and film to other sites where necessary.

To maintain filing systems that facilitates the effective running of the department.

To open, date stamp and distribute post according to local standing operating procedure.

Maintain up to date filing of external reports and correspondence in patient medical records.

To use the appropriate IT system for checking patient information and appointments.

To manage patient records appropriately, ensuring an up-to-date record is maintained of all case notes returned from the wards and clinics, that patient medical records are available for clinic and appointments are dispatched to other departments as necessary.

To maintain and update the diaries of the members of the clinical team as required, and to co-ordinate meetings, teaching sessions/venues as required.

To cover for medical secretary colleagues during periods of absence and annual leave.

To ensure the department has adequate stocks of stationery and order supplies as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate and process work of a medico-legal nature and other medical reports as required.

To draft responses to routine enquiries as appropriate.

To take an active role in initiatives to improve the administrative service provided to managers and clinicians, and the service received by children & young people and their families.

To send any referrals received to the central booking office for registration and booking and to action tertiary referrals as necessary. Complete Minimum data set (MDS) template when making onward referrals.

To organise own work schedule, adapt the schedule as required to meet commitments to others within the agreed timescales and, where this is not achievable, give notification promptly with reasons to line manager.

To ensure any changes/cancelation to clinics are carried out using Book Wise and all relevant parties are advised of any changes.

To advise parents of special instructions regarding medical tests, as directed by the medical team.

To liaise with the central booking office as required if an appointment requires rescheduled.

Completion of forms and documentation as requested such as adoption, child protection, police statements, disability and doctor references as requested to do so by the consultant.

Managing the generic email account.

To have an awareness of the referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway journey in order to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

To have awareness of the outreach clinics and wait lists to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

Undertaking non clinical typing as requested by the consultant or their teams as necessary such as complaint letters.

Working as part of a team; assisting with the training of new and temporary staff providing support and advice as appropriate.

To locate, retrieve and book patients case notes in and out of department as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

To comply with all Trust and departmental procedures.

To participate in appraisal and performance reviews.

To undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent
• RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
• AMSPAR qualification

Desirable

• NVQ4 in admin
• EDCL or similar It qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant secretarial and/or administrative experience.
• Computer skills Excel , Word & Power Point
• Experience of managing competing and varied demands
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Use of Digital Dictation System

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich, London

SE18 3QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Make recommendations, provide advice, prepare and present strategic reports/briefings for the Board and its committees, divisional management teams and clinical leads as required.

Collate and present qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to make robust recommendations arising from litigation and inquests.

Analyse, interpret and present claims and inquest data highlighting issues and risks to support decision making and service development, particularly in relation to quality improvement.

Identify and bring to the attention of clinical leads any immediate concerns about activity of individual staff, including where action may be needed to retrain or otherwise ensure the continuing safety of patients and others.

Represent the Trust within the NHS and community, and with other related individuals and organisations, including in criminal, civil and coroners courts.

Arrange and attend meetings and Court hearings involving lawyers, NHS Resolution and Trust staff to provide information on the matters under investigation and to support staff.

Manage a portfolio of high risk claims providing specialist advice and support to clinicians on liability and quantum to further the aim of defending such claims against the Trust. Advocating the position of the Trust as the Defendant where there may be opposing views with external stakeholders.

Provide settlement authority on behalf of the Trust on clinical negligence claims, worth over £5million.

Arrange and provide training as needed for staff. Assist and support staff at all levels across the organisation who are required to give evidence at Court on behalf of the Trust including offering pre hearing briefings and feedback as necessary.

Advise on management of complaints and serious incidents where there are complex and potential legal issues.

Provide legal and other professional advice on policies adopted by the Trust in its delivery of healthcare activities and in compliance with Health legislation.

Give legal and other professional advice on the proposed formation and adoption of new policies in respect of healthcare.

Provide training to any employees within the Trust on aspects of healthcare law relevant to them, including the senior leadership as appropriate.

Must have the ability to attend inquests and represent the Trust in complex matters.

Must be competent to manage and advise on Court of Protection matters to assist clinical staff in the care of patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level in Law or completion of substantial years articles of clerkship or training contract, equivalent to Masters level education or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with extensive PQE experience. Experience must be at required level to supervise and assess trainee Solicitors (equivalent to Partner level in private practice).
• This should include in depth knowledge of the following general and NHS disciplines:
• In depth practical expertise and knowledge in healthcare law including medical ethics, clinical negligence and personal injuries law.
• Extensive evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• In-depth demonstrable knowledge of the NHS and interrelated systems.
• In-depth demonstrable understanding of the background to and aims of patient safety and improvement methodologies.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Member of relevant Professional Body with Practicing Certificate.

Experience

Essential

• In-depth demonstrable knowledge and experience as a legal advisor on healthcare matters.
• Extensive experience of appearing in court and representing clients in contentious matters including Coroner's inquests.
• Extensive experience of managing complex clinical negligence claims on behalf of the Claimant and/or Defendant
• Extensive experience of drafting legal proceedings and instructing Counsel in High Court/Court of Protection applications.
• In-depth management experience/knowledge in a legal healthcare setting.
• Extensive demonstrable experience of writing reports, performance and data analysis and delivering training

Desirable

• Employment law and contract law experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to provide, receive and present highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Highly developed negotiating skills with the ability to be authoritative and persuasive when appropriate.
• Strong organisational and management skills with a methodical approach in all aspects of work.
• Highly developed interpretative and analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex facts and develop a range of options.
• The ability to assimilate and analyse complex and sensitive clinical information.
• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting
• Able to take decisions when required on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
• The ability to act under pressure and provide appropriate, immediate and reasoned legal advice in any given circumstance.
• The ability to engender trust and to develop and maintain constructive relationships with staff at all levels within the Trust and with external organisations.
• Strategic thinking - skills and ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Proven skills to present highly detailed, arguments that require analysis, comparison and assessment of complex facts.
• Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
• Able to demonstrate emotional resilience.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
• Acutely aware of the confidentiality of patient identifiable information.
• IT skills and understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and email.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Actively participate in the delivery of care.
• Care for patient with regard to their individual care needs whilst maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality in accordance with the NMC code of conduct
• Practise and promote nursing care to the highest standard in accordance with the Trust's policies, procedures and the NMC Code of Conduct, and fulfil PREP requirements.
• Establish a supportive and organised working environment conducive to the well being of patients and carers.
• Develop, promote and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
• Practise in a professional manner at all times, acting as a role model and resource for peers and junior colleagues whilst offering support and leadership.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care according to staff availability.
• Inform Clinical Nurse manager or Matron when changes occur in circumstances which affect the delivery of care.
• Having regard to the workload of, and the pressures on colleagues, inform the Nurse in Charge or Matron if these are seen to jeopardise safe standards of practise.
• Ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and that the nurses understand the relevance and confidentiality of their nature.
• Promote the provision of a customer-orientated service.
• All trust employees are required to observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for infection control ensuring the environment in which they work is safe, clean and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is mandatory for all staff to prevent or minimize the spread of microorganisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.
• Perform an expanded role of duties including Phlebotomy, IV cannulation etc.
• Be familiar with the Major Incident Plan and own role within it.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 register
• 1st Level Degree or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years post-registration experience
• Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
• Experience of liaising with other agencies
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good time management and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in the ED or SDEC areas

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
• Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals

Desirable

• Knowledge of research and audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High St,

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Respiratory, Cardiology and Assisted Ventilation Unit (AVU). This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will gain valuable experience caring for acutely unwell patients, enhance your professional development, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. If you are passionate about providing outstanding patient care and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care for patients with respiratory and cardiology conditions.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care, ensuring individual patient needs are identified and met.
• Monitor patients' physical and psychological wellbeing, recognising and responding appropriately to changes in condition.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, oxygen therapy, and other treatments safely and in accordance with Trust policies and NMC standards.
• Provide care for patients requiring respiratory support, including non-invasive ventilation and other specialist respiratory interventions within the AVU.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Participate in patient admissions, transfers, and discharge planning to facilitate safe and effective patient journeys.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

NMC registration

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC Registeration
• Ability to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care and Knowledge relevant to the role

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement projects

Experience

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year Experience in a respiratory, cardiology, or acute care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University hospital Lewisham

Riverside Building

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct appropriate intervention. To demonstrate specialist emergency care and trauma expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence-based practice, evidenced by completion of appropriate work-based learning competencies To maintain accountability and demonstrate skills in undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients presenting with emergency care needs without supervision To be able to conduct a rapid history and A-E patient assessment, documenting this appropriately, with the ability to effectively hand a patient over to the ED Doctor or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in a thorough and timely manner To work with the clinical team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care. To work with the clinical team to develop best practice in line with national guidance (such as NICE/ RCEM). To work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver quality standards in line with evidence based practice. To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care. To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty. To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients. To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of emergency care patients acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required To order and where appropriate obtain appropriate diagnostic investigations. Such as x-rays, article blood gases and laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of care To identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with interdisciplinary team as appropriate. To obtain valid and effective consent from patients prior to any investigations and treatment. To provide leadership for the nursing team in the resuscitation area to ensure a high standard of patient care, providing support and supervision as required. Providing appropriate escalation if care needs are not being met, to the Nurse-In-Charge and/or Doctor/ ACP in charge of patient care in that area. Working closely with wider Trust multi-professional teams such as critical care and outreach. To complete and administer a range of medications under Patient Group Directives (PGDs) once completion of training, to aid patient care Partnership: To work with patients and carers to assess their specific educational needs to ensure that they receive full information about their condition. Partnership: To provide patient education and appropriate information leaflets. Partnership: To provide a seamless service for patients across an integrated pathway of care. Partnership: To refer patients to other appropriate specialists to ensure the needs of the patients are met. Partnership: To involve patients/carers views in developing a vision for the future of the service by undertaking patient questionnaire reflecting their experiences and outcomes. To keep accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. To review and maintain standards of documentation in accordance with NMC and Trust standards for records and record keeping.Organisational management To coordinate the admission / reception of new patients and arrange care of their property in accordance with Trust policy To work in close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team across the pathway in order to meet the needs of patients and their famillies, and to aim for seamless care. To assist in the development of the service To vigorously promote the patients participation in decision-making, enabling informed choice of treatment. To attend meetings relevant to the role and represent views of others in formal surroundings To establish effective working relationships with other health care professionals whose role impinges on the service To maintain and monitor a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trusts Health & Safety policy To be familiar with iCare and any other computerised system integral to the running of the department Financial: As part of the team, take responsibility for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations. Financial: Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care. Financial: As part of the team, evaluate equipment and make recommendations relevant to purchasing policies in conjunction with Procurement. To contribute to the development of local and Trust policies in relation to the implementation of NICE guidance.

Education & Research Take a role in the education and assessment of all pre and post registration students in accordance with the University and Trust and NMC/HCPC requirements. Supporting staff in emergency care with a primary focus on resuscitation skills based education. To provide clinical and educational support as needed to ensure staff caring for emergency care patients develop and maintain the necessary level of competence To work with the team to develop guidelines to enhance optimal management of patients. To collect appropriate data against NICE guidance. To use audit as a tool to improve practice and evaluate services. To work with the team to implement recommendations from National audits and benchmarking. To contribute to any audits requested by the Trust, Commissioners or Nationally. To identify areas of research/audit with the aim to improve evidence based care. To contribute to the implementation of NICE guidance to ensure the continuous education of staff in appropriate clinical areas in relation to their understanding and utilisation of evidence-based practice. To identify objectives for own professional development which reflect local and national service needs, accessing advice, guidance and support as appropriate. Maintain portfolio of evidence to support personal and professional development in line with Trust and HMC/HCPC requirements. To develop own specialist clinical knowledge and skills and participate in the development of other staff To reflect on own practice through clinical supervision/mentorship To contribute both formally and informally to the education, training and development of clinical staff across the integrated pathway of care. To keep up-to-date with new innovations/research within the specialty. To undertake research projects where appropriate, with other members of the team.General To develop and maintain own clinical skills, academic knowledge and expertise as appropriate. To act in accordance with the NMC / HCPC code of professional practice for nurses/midwives. To comply with all policies and procedures eg Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act. To exercise sensitivity and diplomacy regarding role boundaries with other healthcare professionals across the Trust To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service for the Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Post registration speciality course
• 1st Level Degree or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• ALS course
• Experience with PGDs

Desirable

• Advanced assessment
• ALS GIC
• ATNC / TNCC / Trauma

Experience

Essential

• 3 years experience
• Team leadership
• Ability to work autonomously
• MDT working

Desirable

• Band 6 in ED/ ITU / Pre-hospital

Knowledge

Essential

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Evidence of CPD
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Good IT Skills
• Knowledge of research and audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwiferyor Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmedNMC registration within 2 months of the start date DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits atlevel 5 (of the Higher Education Credit Framework for England)2 or evidence of previous education and learning to this level. 3Note:For the post graduate diploma route a 2:1 Honours Degree isnecessaryPlease refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details

Eligibility to work in the UK.

ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according towritten guidelines

Literacy and Numeracy at the level of the National QualificationsFramework at level 1-2 for Numeracy (equivalent of GCSE) and 3-4for Literacy (equivalent of A level).

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery or o Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration
• DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the Higher Education Credit Framework for England) 2 or evidence of previous education and learning to this level. 3

Desirable

• Evidence of continual professional development at level 6
• Degree

Fitness to Practice

Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Application Completion

Essential

• ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines

Literacy and Numeracy

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy at the level of the National Qualifications Framework at level 1-2 for Numeracy (equivalent of GCSE) and 3-4 for Literacy (equivalent of A level).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the Public Health role of contemporary health visiting & working in community settings
• Knowledge of local and national policies which influence the provision of health visiting
• Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff within a team
• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Downham Health Centre

7-9 Moorside Road

London

BR1 5EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• To manage a designated caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.
• Participation in rotational scheme :-

- Elderly Rehabilitation

- General Medicine (including Oncology)

- Stroke Unit

- Orthopaedics/Surgery

KEY RESULT AREAS

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients

1.2 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

• To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or to delegate as appropriate.

1.4 To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard to personal and domesticactivities of daily living, to maximise independence.

1.5 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with further assessment whenneeded.

1.6 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk.

1.7 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.

1.8 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of; appropriate aids and adaptations to thepatients social and physical environment.

1.9 To assess for and manufacture appropriate upper limb splints as needed.

1.10 To design and monitor ongoing splint regimes.

1.11 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.

1.12 To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed.

1.13 To identify and set client centred goals

1.14 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

1.15 To participate in decisions regarding placements post discharge

1.16 To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients.

1.17 To refer onto appropriate agencies for:- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring, and provision of further adaptations.

1.18 To participate in the Occupational Therapy service weekend and bank holiday rota.

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, OT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members andother agencies

2.2 To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids/equipment and safety in the home andcommunity.

• To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff, the Lead OT and the Inpatient Therapy Manager.

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

3.2 To provide reports on home visits.

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4 Professional Development

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and

procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy, culture

and wishes

4.2 To participate in weekly supervision with a senior occupational therapist.

4.3 To participate in the individual performance review programme and KSF review.

4.4 To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance.

4.5 To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate.

4.6 To attend internal and external training, including mandatory and statutory training and agreed lectures/ courses to meet identified objectives

4.7 To apply acquired skills and knowledge of practice to further develop competencies to practice.

4.8 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD regarding learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oDegree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registration
• oDBS Clearance
• oExperience of working in the NHS at graduate or undergraduate level.
• oClinical experience with adult patients in a hospital/ physical setting (including prequalification)

Desirable

• Car driver
• Member of BAOT

Experience

Essential

• oAbility to work as a member of a team.
• oAbility to take responsibility for own caseload.
• oInterest in all rotations on the scheme.
• oAwareness of MDT working and strategies to improve this.
• oExperience of working in a multi-cultural environment/community
• oAwareness of Clinical Governance and its implications on the OT role.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures.
• Previous discharge planning experience.
• Community Experience
• Neurology experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• oProblem solving approach.
• oKnowledge of OT process and application in clinical practice.
• oKnowledge of Evidence based practice.
• oAbility to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language.
• oAbility to prioritise and organise time effectively
• oEvidence of self- initiated learning.
• oAbility to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills.

Personal Characteristics / Disposition

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to treat people with respect, irrespective of age, gender, culture, religion & sexuality
• Friendly, pleasant manner, enthusiastic.
• Ongoing commitment to CPD
• Calm and reliable.
• Adaptable.
• Flexible.
• Ability to cope with stress and change.

Circumstances

Essential

• Able to participate in weekend / evening / bank holiday rota.
• Able to work shifts covering 8am - 8pm

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated caseload of stroke patients with complex communication, cognitive and swallowing needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To provide leadership for the multidisciplinary Stroke In-Reach service.

To lead the SALT service in the Lewisham Community stroke pathway.

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.

To offer specialist SLT advice as required to junior SLT colleagues, to other health professionals, and other colleagues, for the benefit of clients or service development.

To regularly supervise SALT students on practice placements as required

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of SALT services within the Lewisham Community stroke pathway

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust SALT Service

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Clinical

• To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of stroke.
• To plan, organise and deliver an effective and efficient SLT service to clients on own caseload.
• To independently assess, diagnose, and manage therapy provision for the swallowing and/or communication needs of a stroke specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent readmissions.

• To monitor and review progress of clients, ensuring the continuance of sound clinical practice. To modify management/care as needed, ensuring any changes in recommendations are communicated effectively.
• To document client interventions promptly and in a clear manner in client notes. To provide timely written reports which are clear and relevant to the audience, and which are based on sound and up to date clinical knowledge.
• To plan, set up and monitor treatment programmes carried out by Enablement Officers and rehabilitation assistants for clients on own caseload.

To design/plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate

• To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

To discharge clients in a timely manner, maintaining communication with relevant others involved in their care.

• To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor on going risk.
• To develop and evaluate the links between the local HASUs, acute hospital stroke unit and Lewisham Community Therapies

• To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
• To undertake discharge planning and coordination of complex patients both into the service and out of it.
• To take a role in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.
• To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment,

Reassessment and monitoring

• To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other

agencies.

Documentation

To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with

Professional and Trust standards.

• To use the electronic note keeping systems within the service.
• To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

Professional Ethics

To adhere to the HCPC and RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other

relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and

respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes

• To provide guidance to junior/support staff on ethical issues.

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

To participate in the management of the SALT team in the Lewisham Community stroke pathway.

To provide leadership for the stroke in-reach service.

To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting, and take a lead when needed.

To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as

delegated by the Lead SALT

To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

Training Staff and Students

.

To give presentations/training on specialist topics.

To participate in training programmes for the Lewisham Community stroke pathway and wider Lewisham Community SALT service.

Service Development and Delivery

• To manage own caseload efficiently, including methods of prioritisation in order to

achieve timely and safe flow of patients from hospital into the community.

To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policies within the department

To assist with the recruitment and appointment of SALT staff.

To represent SALT on Trust wide (and linked agencies) working parties and groups as delegated by the Lead SALT

To take a lead on specific projects as delegated by the Lead SALT

To participate in, and take a lead as needed, in the Therapies special interest group for the relevant clinical area.

Personal/Professional Development

To participate in internal and external training opportunities to meet identified

objectives and demonstrate on-going development.

To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional

competence and fitness to practise as a senior SALT

• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD , regarding learning outcomes
• To participate in Trust Appraisal scheme.

Clinical Governance

To comply with all Trust Policies and procedures including Infection

Control, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act

To report on complaints, accidents and any deficits in equipment and safeguarding issues.

To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.

To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency procedures, on and off site and to respond as necessary e.g. emergency resuscitation,

To assess for and advise on risk factors in given situations.

To contribute to the Trust and Therapies clinical governance and quality agenda including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.

To participate in the evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the clinical area.

To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health care.

Research and Practice Development

To undertake research and/or audit projects relevant to SALT and/or service area and disseminate findings at local level.

To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

Work force

To supervise and delegate to Rehab Therapy Assistants, Rehab Support Workers and Enablement Officers when appropriate.

To co-operate with the other Senior members of the MDT in the organisation of the workload, and to assist the Lead SALT/ Therapy Manager in service managerial matters when required.

To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants.

To be responsible for the appraisals of junior SALT in the community team

Partnerships/Communications and Relationships

To communicate effectively with patients and carers, SALT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies

To participate (and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings

and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.

To advise and educate patients and carers regarding swallowing recommendations, communication advice including communication aids

To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead SALT

To promote the SALT role within the Lewisham Community stroke pathway, the Trust, and to other agencies.

General

The post holder will be experienced in assessing a patients needs and establishing an appropriate treatment plan

The post holder will be physically fit and able to carry out agreed duties.

The post holder should be flexible and be able to adapt their treatment planning in light of unforeseen circumstances or a change in the patients condition.

The post holder will be able to manage sensitive situations, dealing with patients or family members who are distressed.

The post holder will be confident of working in patients homes.

The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall with the grade of the job, in discussion with the Lead SALT including working with individuals with other acquired neurological conditions

This job description will be reviewed in the light of changing service requirements. Any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma recognised by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia or extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of post qualification experience in a range of neurological settings, i.e. acute and rehabilitation
• Good experience of Stroke specific treatment approaches.
• Audit experience.
• Good knowledge of clinical governance issues
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
• Community Experience
• Member of CEN

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills in the English language
• Ability to keep clear precise records which meet legal requirements in the English language
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload
• Knowledge and skill with assessment and therapeutic tools
• Knowledge and skill with clinical governance and outcome measures
• Knowledge of current legislation and development within NHS
• Knowledge and adherence to client confidentiality legislation and procedures

Desirable

• Full clean drivers licence valid for UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Honor Oak Health Centre - Community Therapies

20 Turnham Road

London

SE4 2LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality service across Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare NHS Trustthrough line management of the Leg Ulcer/Lymphoedema Specialist Nurses and todemonstrate the required skills in Lymphoedema and leg ulcer management along with expertassessment skills while working in close collaboration with other clinical colleagues to lead thedevelopment in the delivery of an expert nurse-led service across the organisation. The postholder will contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research andaudit with the aim of improving access to treatment services. The post holder will have a keyrole in ensuring seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care for their patient group inclinics and patients own home as appropriate. The post holder will also provide leadership,management and a high level of clinical expertise in their specialism and contribute to thesupport, education and training for their team and other healthcare professionals. The postholder will have a clear understanding of the strategic political view and challenges faced byprimary, community and secondary care through the STP in meeting recommendations for thedevelopment of the service and will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team in theplanning and development of a more integrated service for patients across primary, communityand secondary care. This post will include working and travelling to all Trust sites.

Person Specification

NMC registered

Essential

• NMC registered

Evidence of advanced practice in relevant field

Essential

• 2 year experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Waldron Health Centre

Amersham Vale, London, SE14 6LD

London

SE14 6LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job role includes monitoring patients conditions by taking vital signs and escalates changes in patients conditions to the district nurse or senior nurse on duty

Taking blood for testing (Phlebotomy) and administration of insulin following appropriate training and consolidation

Carrying out simple wound dressings and other relevant nursing tasks as assigned by the senior nurse.

Promotes patient independence through implementing rehabilitation programmes as directed by the multi-professional team

Undertakes health promotion activities with patients and their families as directed by the District Nurse or members of the multi-disciplinary team

Responsible for ensuring up to date stock levels of materials and equipment used by the team

Maintains accurate documentation immediately after nursing intervention in line with Trust policies, guidelines and procedural documents

To use mobile working devices to record and document relevant information

Undertake routine audits as required

The two shift patterns for the role: 08.00 16.00 and 12.00 20.00 including weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and daily access to a car, as this is essential for the role

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated up to GCSE with English language

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to undertake training.
• Evidence of continuous learning in any area and willingness to learn practical nursing skills on the job

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in formal or informal environments such as peoples' homes, community, statutory, voluntary or paid employment
• Customer service experience

Knowledge

Essential

• oknowledge of Infection control, skin integrity, the value of nutrition etc.
• oknowledgeable about activities of daily living and the effect illness has on people who are debilitated and dependant on others for their care
• oknowledge of Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and relevant legislation; confidentiality, information governance etc

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of issues relating to health and wellbeing and patient care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work under pressure, responding with flexibility to the changing demands of the workload
• oAbility to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
• oAbility to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake: Blood glucose monitoring; taking vital signs; do basic wound care; pressure area care etc

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

London Borough of Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Safeguarding Children competency Level 4
• Significant safeguarding experience and leading multi-agency processes
• Providing supervision, training, completing audit and QA experience
• Experience of managing risks and High-level report writing.
• Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication and negotiation
• Analytical capability and ability to manage complex situations
• Demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Child-centered practice, Equity, diversity, and inclusion. Accountability and integrity
• Commitment to trauma-informed and anti-racist practice
• Demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.

Desirable

• Ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to other departments and teams as and when necessary

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and leading operational change
• Experience of working a complex environment and interpreting complex information
• Experience of working in an environment relating to children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both and their families including experience in undertaking comprehensive, evidence based assessments and developing personalised care and support plans
• Detailed understanding of relevant legislation e.g. The Children and Families Act 2014, Health and Social Care Act 2012, Mental Capacity Act.

Other

Essential

• Tenacity: demonstrates high levels of self-belief, drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through
• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of working in coproduction with children and young people and families:

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

Address

Woolwich Centre

35 Wellington Street, Woolwich,

Greenwich

SE18 6HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.selondonics.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that external investigation reports are brought to the attention of the appropriate medical team and signed off by the appropriate member of staff. Arrange for the request and/or safe onward transmissions of patient investigation reports and film to other sites where necessary.

To maintain filing systems that facilitates the effective running of the department.

To open, date stamp and distribute post according to local standing operating procedure.

Maintain up to date filing of external reports and correspondence in patient medical records.

To use the appropriate IT system for checking patient information and appointments.

To manage patient records appropriately, ensuring an up-to-date record is maintained of all case notes returned from the wards and clinics, that patient medical records are available for clinic and appointments are dispatched to other departments as necessary.

To maintain and update the diaries of the members of the clinical team as required, and to co-ordinate meetings, teaching sessions/venues as required.

To cover for medical secretary colleagues during periods of absence and annual leave.

To ensure the department has adequate stocks of stationery and order supplies as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate and process work of a medico-legal nature and other medical reports as required.

To draft responses to routine enquiries as appropriate.

To take an active role in initiatives to improve the administrative service provided to managers and clinicians, and the service received by children & young people and their families.

To send any referrals received to the central booking office for registration and booking and to action tertiary referrals as necessary. Complete Minimum data set (MDS) template when making onward referrals.

To organise own work schedule, adapt the schedule as required to meet commitments to others within the agreed timescales and, where this is not achievable, give notification promptly with reasons to line manager.

To ensure any changes/cancelation to clinics are carried out using Book Wise and all relevant parties are advised of any changes.

To advise parents of special instructions regarding medical tests, as directed by the medical team.

To liaise with the central booking office as required if an appointment requires rescheduled.

Completion of forms and documentation as requested such as adoption, child protection, police statements, disability and doctor references as requested to do so by the consultant.

Managing the generic email account.

To have an awareness of the referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway journey in order to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

To have awareness of the outreach clinics and wait lists to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

Undertaking non clinical typing as requested by the consultant or their teams as necessary such as complaint letters.

Working as part of a team; assisting with the training of new and temporary staff providing support and advice as appropriate.

To locate, retrieve and book patients case notes in and out of department as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years secretarial and/or administrative experience.
• Computer skills Excel , Word & Power Point
• Experience of managing competing and varied demands
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Use of Digital Dictation System

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Clear handwriting, spelling, grammar & numeracy.
• Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised.
• To have a systematic and methodical approach to work with attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills especially when dealing with highly sensitive information and where there are barriers to understanding.
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills and to prioritise/manage own workload in a demanding environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal tactfully and sympathetically with members of the public and professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent
• RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
• AMSPAR qualification

Desirable

• NVQ4 in admin
• EDCL or similar It qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a key player within the EPR Programme training team delivering high-quality digital training for the Trusts Electronic Patient Record system (Epic) implementation. The post holder will work as part of the training team to design, develop, deliver, administer, support and continuously improve blended learning solutions for clinical and corporate systems training across the Trust and partner organisations.

The role combines training delivery and learning support responsibilities with administration and helpdesk functions, ensuring that learning services, systems and processes meet departmental standards, Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) best practice, and NHS England requirements.

A key focus of the role will be the delivery of formal and informal learning interventions and performance coaching across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical settings, including classrooms, wards, theatres, community sites and other locations throughout the Trust.

Training delivery will utilise a variety of methods, including face-to-face learning, facilitated workshops, live online sessions, hybrid delivery, webinars, Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) and workplace-based coaching.

Learning content will range from digital literacy and basic IT skills through to advanced Microsoft applications, Epic functionality and best-practice use of core clinical systems.

The post holder will support the full learning cycle, assisting with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of learning interventions across the IT training portfolio.

They will contribute to the development and maintenance of training materials, support the promotion of digital and blended learning approaches, and help ensure staff have access to appropriate learning pathways that meet the needs of their professional groups.

Alongside training responsibilities, the post holder will play an integral role in the delivery of the Training administration and help desk service. Working collaboratively with the Training team, operational stakeholders and partner organisations, they will ensure that training administration processes are implemented consistently and efficiently, supporting equitable access to training services across all organisations served by the team.

The post holder will act as a knowledgeable first point of contact for training-related enquiries, using Halo and other service management systems to log, triage, manage and resolve requests in line with agreed standards and best practice. They will support the optimisation and administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring that training records, learning pathways, user access and reporting requirements are maintained accurately and effectively.

The role will also contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOP), communications and service improvements that enhance the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of IT Training services.

The post holder will be expected to be knowledgeable in IT/EPR applications and related systems and devices, enabling them to effectively support learners, managers and stakeholders. They will work closely with colleagues across partner organisations and organisational teams to develop innovative ways of supporting learning, improving processes and driving continuous improvement.

As part of supporting a 24/7 NHS service, the post holder may be required to work flexibly, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays when necessary.

There will be several key strands to the role:

Create and maintain training materials and cross-organisational communication cascades to promote IT Training approaches, processes, transformation programmes, and improvement plans.

Work in partnership with the LMS and Systems Project Manager and Team to optimise the use of the LMS and training tools, ensuring they address complex training pathways and structure and align to the ITCS and LGT Epic Training Strategy and plans.

Support training, service delivery, and admin and helpdesk function, monitor tasks and quality of outputs to ensure consistency in process implementation and a culture of continuous improvement.

Support the maintenance of Training SOPs for the IT Training Admin team and cross-organisational processes to ensure an equitable and efficient training service for LGT and partner organisations.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Knowledge of clinical pathways, processes and best practices at LGT or partner organisations.

Desirable

• Epic experience as a trainer or end user.
• Teaching or training qualification E.g: LPI/TPMA/COLF

Previous Experience

Essential

• Delivering training in formal or informal facilitated learning to healthcare staff.
• Creating and maintaining training resources and/or user support materials.

Desirable

• Experience of Learning Management System (LMS), administration and compliance monitoring.
• Experience developing eLearning content.
• Epic Credentialed Trainer status.
• Helpdesk/service desk ticket management.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and coaching skills including accuracy and attention to details.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of current legislative requirements and codes of practice regarding FOI, Data Protection Act and Information Governance
• Excellent communication including written and verbal channels, and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the full ADDIE lifecycle.
• Good knowledge of an Acute Trust's clinical and corporate administrative systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Old Town Hall

Catford

SE6 4RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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