Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to AMS and Clinical Activity

Provide clinical training and supervision across the specialist MDTs

Provide non-medical prescribing services

For more details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Vocational masters degree in pharmacy
• Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or MSc in clinical Pharmacy

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing certificate
• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Good all round clinical knowledge in other areas
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area
• Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting

Desirable

• Previous pharmacy and/or other teaching experience
• Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to work independently and compute information from various sources quickly
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Computer literate
• Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to details

Desirable

• Ability to teach pharmacists and other members of the MDT
• Proven ability to negotiate a positive outcome with senior pharmacy and medical staff and Trust management

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education

Desirable

• Self-motivated

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of general education incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience working in a busy NHS environment.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of successfully engaging stakeholders.
• Experience in stock management.
• Understanding of local, regional and national procurement agendas and how this links into operational procurement activity
• Demonstrable IT including Microsoft Office applications used to create reports and to assist in data analysis.

Desirable

• Experience of successful collaborative working.
• Understanding of the Green agenda and how procurement can support this.

Skills & Attrubutes

Essential

• Creative, innovative, self-starter able to motivate self and others to complete agreed objectives.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Ability to react to situations promptly in order to solve complex issues with inventory and stock availability
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload to address conflicting demands

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All Health Procurement Liverpool Sites

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.

Adhering to infection control polices and procedures

Flexibility required

Cleaning experience essential

Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.

Cleaning to high standards

Adhering to polices and produces

Overtime is also regularly available

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Previous Domestic experience

Desirable

• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.

Adhering to infection control polices and procedures

Flexibility required

Cleaning experience essential

Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.

Cleaning to high standards

Adhering to polices and produces

Overtime is also regularly available

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Previous Domestic experience

Desirable

• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PROCESSING HOMECARE PRESCRIPTIONS

a) Identify and highlight potential problems with homecare prescriptions and seek clarification from the senior pharmacy homecare technician or homecare pharmacist if necessary.

b) Scan completed prescriptions and file accurately to ensure a record of prescriptions sent to homecare providers is kept.

c) Accurately send homecare prescriptions to homecare providers using appropriate secure methods.

d) Ensure new prescriptions are taken to the appropriate clinical team to be signed by a prescriber.

INVOICING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

a) Check all homecare invoices received for accuracy and investigate any query regarding invoice prices and quantities with the supplier before processing. This is to ensure the correct data is input into the pharmacy stock control computer system.

b) Promptly and accurately process invoices using the relevant programs on the pharmacy stock control computer system and send onto the finance department for payment. This is to ensure compliance with the Public Sector Payments Policy.

c) Reconcile supplier statements to identify outstanding invoices and maintain a system for ensuring that queries on invoices are resolved as quickly as possible to ensure timely and accurate payment. This may involve contacting suppliers to resolve discrepancies.

d) Record reasons for the delay in processing any invoices so that justification for a delay in payment is available.

e) Liaise with homecare providers regarding enquiries concerning the payment of invoices.

f) Liaise with homecare pharmacy staff regarding invoice discrepancies to ensure that the price information on the pharmacy stock control computer system is kept accurate.

g) Enter contract changes and amendments as required by the Senior Homecare Technician or Homecare pharmacist.

h) Act as a point of contact for the Trust finance team to help resolve issues highlighted on financial statements from homecare providers.

QUERY HANDLING

a) Receive queries from patients determining the nature of the query and reporting appropriate information back to the patient when necessary and able to. If the query cannot be answered in the homecare team understand the best person or team to direct the query to and relay the query to them in the most appropriate way.

b) Receive queries from clinical teams in the Trust reporting information to them. If the reply to the query will not completely answer the query, information that is held by the homecare team should be collated and supplied to help the clinical team resolve the query.

c) Receive queries from homecare providers, interpreting the nature of the query, who has been included in the query and who is best placed to deliver an accurate, timely reply to the query. If a query cannot be fully answered by the homecare team, information that is held by the homecare team that could help answer the query should be provided to the best placed person or team to answer the query to assist in handling the query. If queries are of a clinical nature ensure that the most appropriate person or team are included in the query, if they are not included the query should be forwarded to that person or team.

d) Receive queries from the Trust Finance team, providing required information to them when possible.

GENERAL

a) Undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.

b) The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours of working.

c) Ensure that total confidentiality throughout the Trust is always upheld.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE/QUALITY

a) Co-operate in providing a comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical service, adhering to policies and procedures and delivering services in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.

b) Participate in audits.

c) Contribute to clinical governance programmes, including clinical risk, incident management, and investigations as required.

d) Ensure compliance with department, trust and national guidelines.

ORGANISATIONAL (Education & Training)

Deliver induction for new pharmacy staff for pharmacy assistants and other trainees rotating through assigned area.

Participate in, and co-operate fully with, the training of all grades of trainees and staff, and when necessary and appropriate to supervise and check their activities.

Co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment, and continuing education & training programs, in order to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent (such as functional skills) grade C or above (must include Maths and English)
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy equivalent with 2 years' experience working in pharmacy. OR 2 A levels (pass) + demonstrable relevant experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Ability to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision
• Ability to maintain mental effort for sustained periods

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment
• Experience of working in pharmacy with Pharmacy IT systems
• Experience of dispensing prescriptions OR the preparation of aseptic products
• Knowledge of procedures and practices across core pharmacy services
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy supply and discharge planning
• Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medication
• Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Clear and accurate written communication skills
• Clear and accurate verbal communication skills
• Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
• Literate - able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage own workload
• Can use own initiative and shows attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate that can work in a methodical and accurate manner
• Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to use different IT applications
• Training and mentoring skills
• Ability to adapt to change

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Enthusiasm for the position
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Pharmacy Department

Thomas Lane

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.

Adhering to infection control polices and procedures

Flexibility required

Cleaning experience essential

Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.

Cleaning to high standards

Adhering to polices and produces

Overtime is also regularly available

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Previous Domestic experience

Desirable

• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for emergency calls and keeping associated records, Cardiac Arrest, Fire, Bomb, Major Incident

Operating internal and external paging systems for on-call staff and keeping associated records.

Operating alarm systems and keeping associated records.

Reception and general clerical duties

Updating patient information

Re-booking patient appointments

Patient search/enquiries

Booking transportation

Reporting telephone faults to the Communications Supervisor

Operating the taxi system and keeping associated records.

Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy work station.

Other appropriate duties as allocated by the supervisor/manager.

Where staff absences or lateness for work would cause the switchboard to be unmanned it is the requirement that the Telephonist on duty remains to cover the switchboard until relief is available.

In the event of an emergency it may be necessary to require staff to remain on duty to provide sufficient cover on the switchboard to handle the emergency.

Staff may be requested from time to time to work over and above those hours within their contract to help cover absences of other members of staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in customer service or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a Telephonist/call centre staff /helpdesk staff
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft products
• Able to work under pressure in a sensitive environment
• Be able to make decisions

Desirable

• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Manage/prioritise own work load

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Hospital knowledge and experience

Skills

Essential

• Computer and keyboard skills
• Clear verbal communication skills
• Excellent listening skills/ability to interpret requirements
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
• To have an organised and systematic approach to tasks
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to use phone/headphones and keyboard simultaneously

Other

Essential

• Work well using own initiative and within a team
• Able to cover any duty including early & late shifts/weekends/bank holidays/nights and also emergency cover

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Heart and chest hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Alder Hey Childrens NHS Trust provides local and network care for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients within the North West region. The postholder will take a lead role locally and regionally in the planning, implementation and progression of all aspects of physiotherapy management for CF patients from diagnosis to transition to adult services.

2. To take a clinical lead in the provision of a comprehensive respiratory physiotherapy service including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with CF and respiratory conditions in an inpatient, outpatient, home and community setting.

3. The post holder will use highly developed assessment skills to provide individualised treatment plans, using a range of modalities including exercise, adjuncts, nebulisation therapy and ventilatory support to promote wellbeing with a holistic approach to clinical management.

4. The post holder will contribute to the assessment and monitoring of CF patients at Annual Review, in accordance with national guidelines. They will formulate and evolve realistic and achievable management plans working in conjunction with the patient and their families/carers.

5. The Band 7 physiotherapist will take a lead role in providing education and advice to patients, families, carers and MDT colleagues regarding all aspects of CF and respiratory physiotherapy management. This will include teaching and supervision of students, physiotherapy assistants and colleagues.

6. The post holder will initiate and actively participate in audit and research projects in respiratory care and CF, supported by the respiratory Clinical Specialists and disseminating results as appropriate

7. Support and build on transition pathways between Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and our adult service colleagues at Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for additional information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, recognised by Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of HCPC
• Evidence of post graduate further training & development in the field of paediatrics

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Association Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience including the treatment of CF patients
• Appropriate experience at Band 6 level including experience of the management of patients within respiratory physiotherapy
• Proven experience of a wide range of approaches relevant to the management of paediatric patients

Desirable

• Paediatric rotational experience as a Band 6
• Experience of working in satellite clinics

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within specialist clinical field
• Evidence of knowledge of specialist assessment techniques in a specialist clinical field
• Post Graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty
• Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical specialty
• Proven knowledge of Safeguarding procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of respiratory equipment

Personal

Essential

• Proven ability to compliment the existing dynamics of the team

Desirable

• Innovative in approach and outlook

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication skills, written and verbal, enabling applicant to converse across a range of understanding
• Evidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior/undergraduate physiotherapists
• Proven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skills
• Evidence of experience of positive working as part of a multiagency team

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Childrens Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Act as ward coordinator on a shift by shift basis Provide support to the Ward Manager in the management and development of staffand their clinical skills Provide leadership to team members and act as a role model To supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the wardarea Alongside other staff provide efficient communication which will ensuredissemination of information to all staff Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Demonstrate robust and effective management and organisational skillsCLINICAL Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs andvarying levels of complexity Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patientrecords Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needsare met, especially ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives Hold relevant skills for this level Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, andsupport staff members Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line withNMC and Trust Policies and Caldicott principles Demonstrate competency in using specialist equipment and display a soundknowledge of the care Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and familiesin line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Instruct nursing staff in the correct use of equipment, cleaning after use, removingfrom use, and labelling of any faulty or broken items before returning to MedicalEquipment Library/Medical Engineering, ensuring the Nurse in Charge is informed Coordinate cardiac arrest events on the wardMANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Deputise for the Ward Manager in the management and organisation of the ward Accept delegated line management responsibilities for other team membersincluding performance, development and appraisals Support the Ward Manager to maximise the best use of clinical resources,implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff Support the Ward Manager with the monitoring of performance of staff ensuringthat learning needs are identified through personal development and PACT Promote the development of services within the ward area and assist the WardManager to implement changes/improvements Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, fulfil theresponsibility of the authorised signatory Supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinicalarea Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Ensure staffing levels and skill mix are adequate to meet the acuity of patient needsand match the agreed staffing levels Lead role as link nurse Ability to create rosters and understand the nursing establishment required Have an awareness of budget setting and control Participate in organisational cost improvement programmes Encourage and disseminate to staff Trust quality objectives and HNS objectives Manage staff attendance Ensure staff appraisals and mandatory training meet the Trust objectivesORGANISATIONAL Provide leadership Have a good awareness of Trust strategic objectives Undertake investigations in relation to incidents, accidents and complaints Assist the Ward Manager in ward audits and the development and implementationof any ward action plans Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers, participate in the development of local policies and procedures Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvements when required Assist in patient and public involvement activities in the ward area which lead toservice improvement Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights, and take action when your own orothers actions undermine these rightsPROFESSIONAL Keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the specialty and currentissues within nursing and healthcare Promote and maintain safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line withthe Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Maintain a personal development plan and assist in the formulation and updating ofpersonal development plans with junior colleagues (OurPACT) Maintain active status on NMC register and ensure revalidation happens in a timelymanner Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and ensure self and others participate in thedevelopment of same Undertake Clinical Supervision if required and support its use with other staff Maintain up to date skills and knowledge Maintain good awareness of current professional and healthcare issues Maintain a professional portfolio Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvement work, through auditand research Promote equality and diversity and rights, taking action when individual or otherpeoples actions undermine these rights.QUALITY Contribute to the development and maintenance of Clinical Quality and ensure thatnursing care and clinical practice are research and evidence based and activelyreflects the Trusts standards Assist the Division in achieving the Trust Quality Indicators including minimisingpatient harms. This includes the prevalence of unavoidable pressure ulcers, medicineerrors and incidences of infections. Maintain an active involvement in patient and family centred strategies Investigate all incidents, accidents and complaints, reporting them appropriatelyusing relevant systems Monitor and report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fallsbelow an acceptable level Deploy staff with appropriate skills to ensure safe patient care Deploy staff to other areas when required to support patient safety Evaluate care delivered.4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING To provide clinical care taking the opportunity to lead and teach by example in the clinicalsetting. To act as a clinical expert leading best practice and professionalism. To identify and manage a comprehensive teaching programme which is flexible and adaptable tothe needs of all grades of staff and student nurses. In collaboration with the management team identify the individual learning needs of all staffthrough personal development plans / appraisal systems. Participate in and facilitate innovations in collaboration with the MDT and productrepresentatives. Regularly undertake formal teaching sessions on post-registration pathways related to the clinicalspeciality internally and externally. Liaise with other disciplines to facilitate and promote local study days. To establish and maintain an active learning environment in all aspects of critical care. To coordinate, maintain and participate in formal critical care education programme in conjunction withthe Critical Care Directorate education team, ensuring all staff members fully participate indelivery of educational lectures. Encourage reflective practice including ongoing development. To maintain and improve own knowledge base by attending appropriate courses and undertakingresearch-based projects.CONFIDENTIALITYAll employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance,Confidentiality and Information Security

RISK MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts RiskManagement, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at WorkAct. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazardidentified.SAFEGUARDINGAll staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople and vulnerable adults.Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility toensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course oftheir work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote thewelfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significantadults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding andpromotion of the welfare of these individuals.HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThe Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented withopportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trainedclinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes.This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Holds (or working towards) post registration Diploma or Degree
• Holds Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of continued further study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience some of which must be cardiothoracic nursing
• Experience of managing patients with highly dependent needs
• Experience of involvement in successful change management
• Experience of data collection for audit/quality monitoring
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues

Desirable

• Understanding of HR Policies and Procedures
• Basic knowledge of financial management within the clinical setting
• Knowledge of COSHH procedures and risk management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Ability to present written information in a logical manner
• Good IT skills
• Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
• Ability to place the patient at the centre of care delivery and plan effectively for patients with complex care needs
• Good problem solving ability
• Excellent organisational skills
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Demonstrates as desire to explore new ways of delivering service
• Previous experience of team leading/staff management

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Inclusive
• Make a difference
• Person centered
• Accountable
• Continuous improvement
• Teamwork

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a localised catering service observing health, safety and hygiene procedures and maintaining high standards in all aspects.
• To deliver good principles of customer care ensuring helpfulness, awareness and compassion to patients, visitors, staff and colleagues.
• Regeneration of chilled/frozen food and preparation of sauces.
• Preparation of patient meal trays.
• Plating and service of cold and hot food items with meal delivery to patients, including service of condiments.
• Probing and recording food temperatures. Recording of equipment temperatures.
• Beverage service to patients. Washing and refilling of patients water jugs and beakers.
• To take the patient orders and communicate the requirements to the catering department.
• Clearing of meal trays, crockery and cutlery for all food areas.
• Collection, segregation and disposal of catering waste materials.
• Cleaning duties within the kitchen and other associated areas in accordance with departmental cleaning schedules to include equipment, work surfaces crockery and cutlery.
• Ordering and receipt of goods from the main catering production unit in accordance with the agreed stock requirements ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Completion of catering department procedural paperwork such as temperature checks and monitoring.
• To undertake training as required to fulfil this role and any further training which will enhance both personal effectiveness and also the delivery of high standards of service.
• To work co-operatively with colleagues as part of the team and perform additional duties as and when directed by the catering supervisor

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous catering experience at a supervisory level
• Previous Industrial Catering experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why food hygiene is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge
• Knowledge of Cash handling and till systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Basic data inputting either manually or using a computer/tablet
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisation skills

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work flexibly and at other sites when required.
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• ILM certificate NVQ 3 in catering subject/equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be an ambassador for the Radiology Department by providing an efficient and professional reception service.
• To be responsible for maintaining the administration and storage of data, in accordance with local policies and procedures.
• To deal with enquiries from staff, GPs, various external agencies, members of the public and visitors to the service in person and over the telephone, referring appropriate queries to the relevant member of the Radiology Team when necessary.
• To communicate effectively with all members of staff and external agencies ensuring that a professional manner is always maintained.
• Providing information to the management team when requested and use initiative to escalate any issues as appropriate.
• Escalating issues to the Team Leader as appropriate
• Communicating with patients and patient relatives in a caring, sensitive and reassuring manner using tact and diplomacy both in person and over the telephone.
• To understand potential barriers to communication, e.g. language difficulties, disabilities, and modify style/method of communication appropriately.
• To escalate service issues of risks and concerns raised by services user to senior staff.
• Assist with photocopying duties as necessary and scanning documentation daily
• Always maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.
• Team working.
• Managing correspondence including post and emails.
• To participate and co-operate fully with personal development reviews and continuing education programmes, to maintain and improve standards of practice and facilitate personal development.
• To take responsibility for good housekeeping in the Reception and Waiting area, ensuring they are kept clean and tidy.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in working in healthcare

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Microsoft Word Previous admin experience Working in a team Maintaining confidentiality

Desirable

• CRIS Previous NHS experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise Reliable and works to high standards Adaptable to change Able to work on own initiative Professionalism Team player

Desirable

• Problem solving Excellent organisational and time management skills

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Adherence to the trust values and behaviours 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Dr

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About You

You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of operational leadership, organisational development and delivering complex change programmes.

You will bring:

• Significant experience of leading operational and corporate services functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, organisational performance and corporate assurance.
• Experience of delivering transformational change and service improvement.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with practical delivery.

Most importantly, you will be a proactive and collaborative leader who is energised by continuous improvement, motivated by achieving results and committed to finding practical solutions to complex challenges.

If you are an ambitious, solution-focused leader who enjoys driving improvement, building organisational capability and enabling others to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Join Health Innovation North West Coast and help create the systems, culture and capability that allow innovation, people and great ideas to flourish.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Master's level qualification or equivalent senior professional experience in a relevant field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to senior operational leadership.

Desirable

• Project, programme, change, improvement or leadership qualification.

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Significant senior management experience in a complex health, care, public sector, academic, innovation or partnership environment.
• Experience leading operational/corporate services such as HR, finance, estates, IT/digital, governance, planning, contracts or SLAs.
• Strong understanding of the NHS/care system, integrated care, governance, risk, equality and information governance

Desirable

• Experience in a Health Innovation Network or equivalent innovation environment.
• Experience of funding routes, bids, estates, agile working or digital workplace transformation.

Leadership & service development

Essential

• Able to lead, modernise and improve a high-quality operations and corporate services function.
• Able to translate strategy into clear plans, milestones, measures and delivery arrangements
• Able to manage risks, competing priorities and represent the organisation professionally. Able to manage risks, competing priorities and represent the organisation professionally.

Desirable

• Experience leading organisational change or contributing to strategy, annual planning or board development.

Analytical judgement and planning skills

Essential

• Highly developed analytical and judgement skills, able to interpret complex information and make balanced recommendations.
• Highly developed analytical and judgement skills, able to interpret complex information and make balanced recommendations. Able to develop workplans, logic models, SMART objectives, milestones, financial profiles and performance measures. Able to use evidence, data and insight to support decisions and improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of impact evaluation, benefits realisation, business intelligence or dashboard/reporting approaches.

Financial, physical & information resources

Essential

• Strong financial and budget-management skills, including planning, monitoring and value-for-money decisions.
• Able to oversee responsible use of estates, digital/IT and information resources.
• Able to ensure accurate reporting and maintain information governance/confidentiality standards.

Desirable

• Experience managing contracts, SLAs, procurement, supplier relationships or hosted-service arrangements.

Communication, relationships & influencing

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex information clearly.
• Highly developed influencing, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Able to build trusted relationships across health, care, academia, industry, local government and national partners.

Desirable

• Senior presentation, media, stakeholder engagement or public-speaking experience.

Improvement, innovation & digital capability

Essential

• Knowledge and practical application of improvement, change, modernisation, innovation adoption or service redesign.
• Able to identify opportunities for innovation, productivity, service improvement and improved outcomes. Able to identify opportunities for innovation, prodAble to identify opportunities for innovation, productivity, service improvement and improved outcomes. uctivity, service improvement and improved outcomes.
• Confident user of Microsoft 365 and digital collaboration tools, supporting efficient hybrid working and digital adoption.

Desirable

• Experience of innovation pipelines, spread/adoption programmes, evaluation, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, Planner or equivalent tools.

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates NHS values and HINWC behaviours: brave, innovative, collaborative, caring and engaging all voices.
• Works across boundaries, listens, involves others, acts with integrity and values diversity and inclusion.
• Actively develops self and others, with self-awareness, accountability and resilience.

Desirable

• Experience acting as an organisational ambassador in regional, national or partnership settings.

Work-related circumstances

Essential

• Strong financial and budget-management skills, including planning, monitoring and value-for-money decisions.
• Able to oversee responsible use of estates, digital/IT and information resources.
• Able to ensure accurate reporting and maintain information governance/confidentiality standards.

Desirable

• Experience managing contracts, SLAs, procurement, supplier relationships or hosted-service arrangements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Health Innovation North West Coast, Sci-Tech Daresbury

Vanguard House

Warrington

WA4 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programme:

1. 1. To undertake patients reviews in the home or clinic area and offer ongoing support in health promotion and healthy lifestyle choices.
   2. to be involved, and take an active role in all aspects of service delivery including the operational aspects of organising the programme.

a) clinical evaluation, exercise, and education/relaxation sessions

b) Have a good understanding of monitoring and prescribing a menu based approach based upon sound evidence and best practice guidelines and supporting the patient to reach their goals.

c) Ensure that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct time and that appropriate information and advice is given at each stage

d) Ensure that all patients accessing the menu based approach for cardiac rehabilitation are offered appropriate care via an exit strategy for promotion of continued lifestyle change within their local community

e) To be responsible for contacting patients to arrange bookings, correspondence and dealing with cancellations/rebooking

f) Assess individuals physical, psychological and emotional needs prior to commencing the rehabilitation programme.

3. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

To demonstrate leadership by means of:

• Effecting change within own sphere of practice when and where indicated
• Making recommendations to improve services Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of NHS Knowsley

Ensuring that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct time, and that appropriate information and advice is provided at each stage To actively participate in Local and National Cardiovascular networks. To act as patient advocate and ensuring effective partnership work within the multi-disciplinary team. To contribute to the commissioned service to deliver to high quality Service in line with the QIPP agenda To ensure Key performance indicators of the service are met via service delivery and data recording

4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

To assist in the development of care pathways in relation to H/R.

Contributing to the implementation and supervision of planned student placements.

Assisting in the delivery of in-service training programmes for CVD rehabilitation.

Maintaining sound knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of CVD.

Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective skills to ensure own professional development in line with PREP.

Participate fully in the clinical supervision sessions arranged by the team leader and clinical supervisor.

5. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualified Nurses are required to evidence maintenance of their registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To participate in research and clinical audit for the nurse led heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation service.

To liaise with all members of the multi disciplinary team relating to patient care and treatment plans.

Responding to requests for advice and information from the public and other health professionals.

This job description is not exhaustive, additional duties may be requested in line with the post holders knowledge, skills and competencies and the requirements of a developing service.

To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues

Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service.

Adhering to Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders.

Participate in the Trusts Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans. All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions.

The Trust is keen to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors. All staff are responsible for complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ensuring no-one is affected by individual acts or omissions.

The Trust aims to be a place in which people can work and study free from discrimination. All staff, patients and visitors are required to comply with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.

To be aware of, and responsible to, the changing nature of the Trust and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work

To personally contribute to the Liverpool Heart & Chests Hospitals health promotion strategies both internally and externally.

All Liverpool Heart & Chest Staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals and have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff will be trained to a level appropriate to their responsibilities in this respect in line with the current KSF post outline and the ongoing PDR process.

All employees have a personal contribution to reducing healthcare-associated infections(HCAIs). Staff must be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs and be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies. All staff are required to attend a mandatory training session on infection prevention and control and be updated according to their area of employment.

Infection Prevention and Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Hygiene Code - Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (DH 2008).

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• RN level 1
• Mentorship or Practise educator

Desirable

• Principles of cardiothoracic care (or other relevant qualification
• Clinical Examination (or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration experience
• 2 years experience working in a cardiovascular setting
• Research based approach to practice Community experience
• Wide knowledge of NHS key policies relating to cardiovascular disease
• Experience of taking in-depth holistic assessment of patient

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Cardiac rehabilitation experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to motivate others
• Possess leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner
• Effective patient educator
• Basic knowledge of health promotion
• Enthusiastic and committed to improving practice
• Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insured appropriately

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to relate well with patients/clients/relatives/ visitors and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to continued personal and educational development
• Enthusiastic and motivated Team player
• Flexible and reliable
• Able to be mobile between different venues and locations in the community

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

With support from the Registered Nurse/ ODP, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, inc all aspects of nursing care

Will rotate through all areas of theatre including and not limited to Cardiac, thoracic, pacing, forward wait, Endoscopy room and various specialities (vascular, aortic, ACHD)

Participate in the assessment of health care needs through the completion and interpretation of assessment tools documentation.

Undertake general patient observations inc temp, pulse, blood pressure, Oxygen saturation levels, general appearance and fluid balance and report anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff/ ODP

Able to wear appropriate safety attire (e.g. Lead apron, FFP3 masks, etc)

At the direction of the Registered Nurse/ ODP, undertake a range of clinical duties and skills (including safe positioning of patients, preparation of surgical/anaesthetic equipment, swab/needle/instrument counts, collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing, preparation and assistance in clinical procedures inc insertion of intravenous lines, urinary catheter etc)

Participate in the decontamination and reprocessing of surgical instruments/ equipment.

Assist the Registered Nurse/ ODP in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents and ensure all entries in patients records have been countersigned by the Registered Practitioner

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.

Provide reassurance and support to patients.

Work collaboratively with others in the Operating Theatre to ensure that patients needs are met.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Undertake transfer and escort of patients with moderate dependency, as directed to Theatres, Catheter Labs and other Clinical Departments.

Undertake safe disposal of waste and sharps as per Trust policy

Care of patients property and valuables in accordance with Trust policy

Ensure theatres are cleaned and stock after each case to ensure safety and cleanliness for next case

Partake in all stages of the WHO Checklist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• demonstrate proficiency in numeracy and literacy skills at level one or above

Desirable

• Any relevant theatre course

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a nursing assistant in an acute health care setting

Desirable

• Previous Theatre Experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• An understanding of organisation of operating theatre practice and nursing care.
• Able to prioritise and organise workload and respond appropriately to sudden changes and demands.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of teamwork.
• Basic IT skills in E mail.
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
• Able to work in emergency and fast paced environment

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to perform a range of duties including working in wide range of theatres and procedures where PPE are required (e.g. FFP3 masks, visors, lead aprons, 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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Theatres

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring the rotas are covered. Allocation of work to Domestic assistants. Liaise with management to ensure there is a continuation of service in the event of major staff shortages. Priorities urgent requests.

Training of staff in basic job skills under the direction of Management.

Training of health and safety, including cascade training and the monthly toolbox training. Ensuring that the staff are complaint with the mandatory training including COSHH. Making arrangements for staff to attend training.

Tool box training. Ensure that staff are trained in the Toolbox training. Record the information on the appropriate documents on the computer. Get involved with the development of tool box training sheets.

Carry out staff appraisals.

Cooperates on matters of health and safety and ensures that all staff comply with current Health and safety practices.

Ensuring all staff carry out their duties to the required standard as determined by Management. Identify and resolve staff performance problems. Highlight issues with management.

Under the direction of management, authority to give informal disciplinary warnings.

Report any issues with staff that do not comply with Aintree values.

Maintaining Trust standards of hygiene at all times, including personal cleanliness, working practices.

Handling customer complaints in conjunction with Management. Completing all the relevant documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in leadership (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience at a supervisory level
• Previous experience of cleaning

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience at a supervisory level within a healthcare environment
• Previous experience of cleaning within a healthcare environment

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of C.O.S.H.H. regulations
• Health and safety basic knowledge
• An understanding of the operating of cleaning machinery

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Basic data inputting either manually or using a computer/tablet
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisation skills

Other

Essential

• Prepared to study for NVQ level 3 in leadership or similar
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Heart and chest hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
• Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
• Flexibility required
• Cleaning experience essential
• Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
• Cleaning to high standards
• Adhering to polices and produces
• Overtime is also regularly available

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Previous Domestic experience

Desirable

• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

o communicate with departments/agencies within and out of the Trust, demonstrating a high level of initiative and confidentiality as necessary according to the needs of the post.

To be responsible for the inputting/passing of pharmaceutical invoices and working within the time levels set by pharmacy and finance incorporating relevant price changes of pharmaceutical medicines where appropriate, in accordance with the trusts Standing Financial Instructions, and thereby act as the final check of product price and quantity ensuring accurate stock control.

To co-ordinate the activity of other staff involved with invoicing within the department, including the resolution of queries with the Senior Technician (procurement) and liaise with other technicians and Assistant Technical Officers to confirm stock quantities via stock checks.

To fully co-operate in all procurement activities, including ordering, receipt, invoicing, stock control and mutual aid to ensure the safe, efficient and economic purchase of pharmaceuticals according to the needs of the Trust and its customers.

To ensure overdue and to follow orders are pursued with suppliers daily according to agreed procedures and, where appropriate, taking action to secure supplies from alternative approved sources and keep all interested parties advised of progress.

Please see full Job Description and Person Spec attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• G.C.S.E Mathematics Grade 4 (C) or above
• G.C.S.E. English language grade 4 (C) or above

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Expereince

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work under own initiative and willing to take appropriate levels of responsibility.

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience in Pharmacy Procurement

Values & Behaviour

Essential

• Able to organise time and can meet strict deadlines
• Can demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and able to meet multiple deadlines whilst dealing with stressful situations.
• Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust values.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse and compute complex financial queries
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
• Ability to remain focused despite constant interruptions, either over the phone or in person
• Ability to investigate and resolve ordering and payment queries

Desirable

• Knowledge of off-contract claims process within Pharmacy
• Knowledge of Pharmacy stock control systems and EDI 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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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