Job description

Job responsibilities

The Audiology Associate will support the delivery of Audiology and ENT services across Worcestershire County Audiology, working within agreed competency frameworks, departmental protocols and clinical guidelines to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The postholder will undertake routine audiological activity including pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, hearing aid maintenance and repair, hearing aid troubleshooting, hearing aid performance checks and routine follow-up activity. Diagnostic testing will be undertaken primarily to support ENT clinics, ensuring accurate and timely results are available to support patient assessment, diagnosis and management. The postholder will recognise the limits of their competence and escalate unexpected findings, clinical concerns or requests for further management to a senior audiologist, ENT clinician or other appropriate member of staff.

The role includes taking routine case histories, performing otoscopy and aural impressions where trained and competency assessed, fitting and modifying earmoulds, advising patients on hearing aid use and maintenance, issuing batteries and consumables, and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with Trust, departmental and professional standards. The postholder will also undertake daily equipment checks, ensure clinic rooms are prepared and stocked appropriately, maintain hearing aid and consumable stock levels, and support the efficient day-to-day running of clinics.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, adapting communication methods to meet individual needs, including those with significant hearing loss, communication difficulties or language barriers. They will work closely with Audiology, ENT, administrative and wider multidisciplinary teams to support safe and efficient patient pathways.

The postholder will organise their own workload within agreed protocols whilst accessing senior clinical advice and supervision as required. They will work flexibly across service locations and may contribute to delegated clinical activity within adult, paediatric and community pathways where appropriately trained, competency assessed and supervised.

The role includes contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and health and safety activities. Worcestershire County Audiology is currently working towards IQIPS accreditation and the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in accreditation activities, service development projects and quality improvement initiatives that support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services.

The postholder will participate in mandatory training, appraisal, continuing professional development, departmental meetings and peer review activities. They may also assist with the training, induction and support of students, trainees and less experienced colleagues under the direction of senior staff. The postholder is expected to work in accordance with Trust values, professional standards, departmental procedures and relevant national guidance at all times.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to identify and overcome barriers to all communication with patients of all ages, including those with additional needs such as profound deafness, learning disabilities or where patients are reliant on sign or language interpreters
• Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations
• Ability to educate, empathize, support, negotiate and motivate including times where co-operation is not guaranteed
• Listens, Values and respects the views of others (good communication/ interpersonal skills)
• Punctual and smart appearance

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Access to car, daily.
• Current driving licence.
• Flexibility to work and place of work in general.
• Being prepared to work at outreach clinics.
• Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
• Cleared by Occupational Health.
• Eligible to work in the UK

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 Foundation degree in Audiology (or equivalent)
• AHCS/HCPC registered (Healthcare Science Associate- audiology) or application in progress.

Desirable

• Membership of BAA, BSA or other professional body

Experience

Essential

• Competence in routine audiology tests and rehabilitation procedures
• Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques, including counselling distressed patients / carers about hearing loss and associated problems
• Experience with children or feel confident to work with children
• Experience with Audiology specific IT systems

Desirable

• Voluntary work
• Experience of Microsoft office/Teams
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational/prioritisation skills
• Ability to work with high level of autonomy in clinical and non-clinical situations including assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of patients and their families.
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain concentration in order to obtain accurate results throughout busy clinics applying information to the management of patients
• Able to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with Oticon hearing aids
• Experience with audits

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust

Charles Hastings Way

WORCESTER

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safe and accountable storage of patients health records in our off site facility at Stirling Park and in the Deceased Library Area

Coordination of missing notes to deliver to various services throughout the Trust

Collection of notes from wards to amalgamate with originals

Prep notes for Outpatient clinics to ensure updated demographic information and referral letters are in patients notes

Repairs and maintenance of all health records

Culling and destruction of health records according to the NHS guidelines

Distribution and management of the delivery of notes throughout the Trust via Transit Area at Medway.

Effective and efficient coordination of the delivery of notes between both sites.

Digital Health Records Clerk (Scanning Team) - Collection, preparation, scanning and quality checking of patient notes. Requires attention to detail, strong computer skills, ability to consistently work at fast pace whilst maintaining quality. Manual handling of multiple notes folders from the whole site and within medical records department.

Collection of notes from wards to amalgamate with originals

Tracking of all notes to record appropriate location at any given time within the department and to where the notes are being sent/ allocated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education to A Level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Has the ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations/demands and able to support colleagues through stressful situations, including flexibility to provide cover
• Admin / office experience . Must be interested in providing a quality service to support excellent patient care and experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Customer care skills
• Computer literate, in particular use of MS windows and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work within a team
• Good working knowledge of Oasis system
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role

Knowledge

Essential

• Must understand and comply with Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must be interested in providing a quality service to support good patient care and 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust Dual site/ Stirling park

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• Professional qualification - RMN, Social worker
• Current professional registration - RMN, SW
• Evidence of post basic training
• Extensive experience of working with mental health patients

Desirable

• Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice

Knowledge and abilities

Desirable

• Knowledge around suicide awareness and prevention and the ability to support patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Restormel iCMHT

Alexandra House

St Austell

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development
• To act as a mentor for student university placements. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required.
• Current Professional Registration - NMC

Desirable

• Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• IT skills to include use of Word, Excel, email, internet, recording systems
• The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients
• Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress.
• Awareness of and adherence to policies including lone worker and manual handling policies
• Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Health Office

Dennison Road

Bodmin

PL31 2LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
• NMC registration
• Previous experience of working within a health/care setting

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a Community Nursing Team

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arbennek Clays Community Nursing

Clays Practice, Victoria Road

Roche

PL26 8JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• oEvidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
• oKnowledge of current NHS strategy and plans
• oKnowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
• oEvidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning
• oKnowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oEvidence of leadership ability
• oAnalytical and problem solving skills
• oOrganisation, planning, prioritisation, and decision making skills
• oClinical supervision, teaching skills and appraisal skills
• oIT skills relevant to the role

Qualifications

Essential

• oAs required for entry into university for professional training
• oDegree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• oRegistered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• oEvidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Work Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
• oEvidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice, including dysphagia, and exposure/competencies in video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy
• Evidence of teaching/student experience
• oExperience in audit and research

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Therapy Services, Princess Royal Hospital

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the documents attached - Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with relevant professional body.
• Degree level qualification.
• Enhanced Clinical Practice qualification, Level 6 or equivalent experience
• Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience Relevant post-graduate specialist Masters Level Advanced Clinical Practice course or already working towards

Desirable

• Level 7 Post registration/post-graduate qualification.
• Management and/or Leadership course relevant to healthcare environment.
• Supplementary or Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within an orthopaedic context.
• Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
• Experience of regular participation in research and development, leading clinical audits in own specialist area.
• Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
• Experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols
• Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of specialised care.
• Able to demonstrate ability to deliver training and education to patients

Desirable

• Attendance at QI Lite or equivalent quality improvement course.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable enhanced clinical skills, within an orthopaedic context
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients 'care
• Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an enhanced level
• Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.
• To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives anAbility to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.d work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
• Dexterity, co-ordination for driving, keyboard skills; use of specialist equipment and tools.

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of orthopaedic specialty and common presentations
• Understanding of the principles of effective budgetary management.
• Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Professional electronics knowledge through BEng in electronics or equivalent.
• *Manufacturer approved technical training on a wide range of complex medical equipment.
• *Evidence of attendance of short courses and regular updating of training required

Desirable

• *Continual Professional Development to obtain registration requirements with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

Experience

Essential

• *Substantial experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• *A comprehensive understanding and competence in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment specific to the section.
• *Ability to record and analyse work data.
• *Relevant knowledge and competence in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, anaesthetics, gas, infusion therapies computing and physiological measurement, as appropriate to the section.
• *Experience of working in Maternity, specifically neonatal units.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required to work on a range of complex equipment
• *Hold UK Driving Licence
• *Must regularly participate in the departments "on call" service as required.
• *Ability to work and communicate with Clinical and Nursing staff.
• *Ability to work under pressure on occasions.
• *Able to communicate effectively.
• *Accepts supervision.
• *Commitment to health and safety
• *Capable of producing high standards of work.
• *Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team.
• *Ability to travel to multiple sites.
• *Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.

Desirable

• *Willing to undergo further training

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN/RSCN to degree level
• EPLS/APLS qualification

Desirable

• Relevant paediatric experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate substantial relevant experience in a relevant clinical setting at band 6 level
• Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching

Desirable

• Experience of change management

Communication

Essential

• Leading a team
• Excellent personal and communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

• Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Neuro experience

Essential

• An interest in working with people with neurological conditions

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with older people
• Previous experience of working with people with neurological conditions
• Awareness of the process of rehabilitation

Physical work

Essential

• Able to fulfil physical requirements of the post

An interest in working with groups and in teams

Essential

• Experience of team working

Desirable

• Experience of leading group work
• Previous hospital working experience

Computer Skills

Essential

• To have an understanding of basic computer programmes such as word, excel

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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 0BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-registration training in Specialist Palliative Care
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Senior Leadership (Band 7 or equivalent) position
• Expert in the field of Specialist Palliative Care, and experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber or evidence of working towards it
• Evidence of having completed an Advanced Communication Skills Course

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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Role requirements

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience
• Extensive hospital experience
• Experience of management of inpatient pharmaceutical care

Desirable

• Independent prescriber
• Experience of changing prescribing practice of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HPC guidelines.

Desirable

• Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
• Experience of laboratory techniques and automation

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aide.
• Perform in a team.
• Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
• Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
• Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.

Desirable

• Honesty
• Reliability
• Resilience and adaptability
• Self-motivated
• Positive attitude.
• Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• Ensure that queries relating to external agencies are dealt with promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information at all times.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual features or queries at any point in the process and either resolve or refer to the appropriate officer for action.
• Ensure all documentation is filed in accordance with departmental procedures and that stored material is in good condition and readily retrievable to respond to queries and for audit purposes.
• Participate in pension record processing ensuring timescales are met, the Trusts policies and procedures are followed and all information is accurate and up-to-date. Key outcomes will be to:-
• Complete pension record processing within the necessary timescales and in accordance with internal/external pension procedures.
• To be fully conversant with the effective utilisation of the NHS Pensions Online system, including data entry, system navigation and report generation.
• Validate all output from the monthly pension interface process to ensure all employees records have been updated.
• Process appropriate reports, schedules and documents and, if appropriate, print and distribute each payroll period.
• Undertake presentations at Trust inductions providing basic NHS Pension information.
• Interpretation of AfC / Trust terms and conditions of employment relating pensions.
• Interpretation and application of statutory regulations regarding pensions.
• Undertaking on-going Data Cleanse activities in respect of NHS Pensions.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other officers of the Trust, colleagues from the NHS Executive, NHS Pensions and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Key outcomes will be to:-
• Effectively liaise with agencies and statutory bodies on all matters relating to the pension functions.
• Effectively liaise with Finance colleagues on all matters relating to the workplace pension schemes.
• Respond promptly and courteously to all correspondence and enquiries from individuals, statutory bodies and requests for information from NHS Pensions/NEST, or other appropriate organisations.
• Participate effectively and promptly in the provision and analysis of accurate financial, statistical and management information.
• Advise managers and staff on local and national regulations, completion of pension documentation and employees pension membership.
• Provide information, excluding financial advice to employees on all matters related to pension contributions and the NHS Pension Scheme, accurately, promptly and courteously.

TRAINING

• Maintain own compliance with the Trusts mandatory and statutory training requirements.
• Demonstrate activities in own area to new staff to support induction training.
• Develop skills and competencies of self through training and development activities, ensuring that progress is maintained and future needs identified and actioned.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GSCE level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience in similar administrator role
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration and/or equivalent qualification and/or work experience in an administrative role
• ECDL Qualification and/or equivalent level of qualifications and/or experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Administration experience
• Knowledge of payroll & pension procedures
• Experience of using an electronic payroll system
• Experience of working in a customer service environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation applicable to payroll & pension Auto Enrolment
• Knowledge of NHS payroll & pension procedures and legislation
• Experience of processing NHS Pension forms

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to provide accurate advice regarding pension processes
• Able to manage own workload and priorities to ensure payroll & pension deadlines are met
• Accurate data input requiring attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer literate including the use of Microsoft Office applications of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Able to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision and able to problem solve using own judgement
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Confident to handle queries from all levels of staff
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to build professional rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
• Resilient under pressure and able to work at pace to meet stretching deadlines

Other

Essential

• Eager to learn and develop skills and knowledge
• Good team player and can demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member and work alone
• Adaptable to change

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Jubilee Court

Waterside

St Helens

WA9 1TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Completion of work records
• Work completed in line with schedules and timescales
• Reports any adverse event to line manager and completes on line form
• Patient satisfaction surveys show no incidents \concerns regarding service
• No issues raised via PALS
• To carry out all designated cleaning duties in safe manner using only equipment and materials provided by the department.Compliance with policies and procedures
• Completion of mandatory training and relevant departmental training.
• Uses own initiative when carrying out duties on wards and departments to ensure service is provided and standards are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Customer service training\qualification
• NVQ or Bics in cleaning

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working with the public\ customers

Desirable

• Experience of working in the cleaning industry commercial\ healthcare etc.
• Previous experience of working in a hospital\healthcare\care home environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written
• Accurately complete work records

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

AGH Solutions Ltd

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton, Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management and team development to designated staff group, acting in aconsultative capacity, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
• Provide specialist advice, leadership and support to the wider MDT ensuring the patient is at thecentre of all decision making.
• Ensure high quality care throughout the service by ensuring assessment planning, implementationand evaluation of care delivery
• Maintain staff and patient records in compliance with Trust policy
• Liaising with internal departments and external agencies in order to provide evidence-based careand contribute to policy and practice changes.
• Ensure delegated budget is managed in line with Trusts standing financial instructions
• To uphold the standards of professional practice, promoting and maintaining high quality patientcare.
• Overall responsibility for the management of the department and will be accountable for the qualityof care within that environment in line with Trust policy and professional codes and standards
• Lead and provide a highly visible presence being responsive and accessible to patients, carersand staff.

Clinical Management

• To have overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality patient care by their team members.
• To have responsibility for implementing and maintaining Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality inspections and produce an action plan with clinical and non-clinical servicesas necessary to ensure identified defects are rectified.
• Maintain safe staffing levels, escalating as required.
• Ensure patient records are maintained accurately and that documentation reflects care provided.
• Maximise the use of clinical resources, monitoring and initiating improvements within thedesignated department
• Maintain clinical competence according to professional standards for example medicinemanagement, maintenance of pumps and infusions, insertion of catheters, removal of sutures, ILSetc
• Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility through clinical practice, acting as arole model and leader, providing supervision and support to nursing staff.
• Act as an expert clinician, analysing and interpreting complex needs or situations, makingjudgements based on knowledge
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding,using persuasion and reassurance as required
• Participate in the investigation of complaints ensuring a thorough, timely and accurate report isproduced and agreed actions are implemented
• Investigate accidents/incidents implementing actions and reporting to Matron as required by Trustpolicy.
• Act on concerns raised by team members or service users taking appropriate action according toTrust Policies and Guidelines.
• Provide timely and accurate data and statistical returns as required.

People Management

• Co-ordinate & monitor duty rosters, annual leave, study leave and sickness & absence to ensureeffective utilisation and deployment of staff. Assess and interpret complex information to ensuresafe staffing within the department at all times.
• Plan and implement orientation programmes for all newly appointed staff.
• Ensure compliance with Mandatory Training requirements, maintaining records of training anddevelopment undertaken.
• Ensure regular supervision of staff, undertaking personal development plans in line with Trustpolicy, identifying training needs
• Day to day management of individual / team performance, conduct and behavioural issues,escalating any serious concerns to formal processes.
• Ensure effective recruitment, selection and retention of staff in accordance with agreed policiesand procedures.
• Develop, implement and monitor programmes of specialty based teaching, ensuring leaningobjectives are achieved.
• To ensure the educational needs of students are met and evaluated during their allocation to the department

Leadership and Development

• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care, establishing and maintainingeffective communication systems to ensure care is responsive to patient needs and wishes.
• Continually monitor standards of care and lead initiatives to effect improvements by implementingevidence-based practice.
• Assist in the development of policies and protocols relevant to the specialty.
• In conjunction with senior leaders, propose and deliver service improvements ensuring evidence based practice is implemented within the department.

Budget Management Responsibilities

• Delegated budget holder for the department with overall responsibility to ensuring balance in bothpay and non-pay lines.
• Attendance at monthly budget meetings to report on variances
• Ensure achievement of financial, manpower and operational objectives identified for thedepartment.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources and fulfil the responsibilities of budget holderincluding stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
• Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportationResearch and Audit
• To develop, undertake and implement audit within the department.
• To promote awareness of current research in the department.
• To introduce and apply research findings to the department relating to practice where relevant.
• To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the department.
• To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within own department.

Personal Development

• Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying developmentneeds within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
• To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within yourpersonal performance planning and Development Review.
• To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes andrevalidation.
• Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
• To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
• To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences atregional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.
• To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development.
• Lead on delegated projects relating to local policy development

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Registered health professional Diploma / Degree level qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 4 ILM or equivalent) or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of managing teams
• Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management
• Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level
• Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice
• Understand key features of clinical governance and risk

Skills

Essential

• Current up to date and relevant clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and management skills
• Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
• Accountable for own professional actions
• Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent
• Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
• Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients.
• Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating to patients and relatives
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane, Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent NHS/Social Care experience through placement and/or employment

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and organisation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Evidence of CPD
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Car owner/Driver/access to a car

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy studies
• HCPC (we invite graduates who are waiting for HCPC registration)

Desirable

• Member of BAOT

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Dept. Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Smith Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the documents section

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working with people with a range of long-term health conditions
• Experience of supporting therapeutic interventions in group and 1:1 formats
• Experience of working in an MDT / agile team
• Extensive experience in use of IT applications including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office and AI applications/software, SystmOne

Desirable

• Experience of supporting and carrying out therapeutic interventions remotely
• Recent experience of working with a range of AHPs and mental health professionals in the NHS.

Skills

Essential

• Good Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy and ability to adapt these skills to a virtual working platform
• Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well being
• Ability to work well within a predominantly virtual team
• Analytical and reflective skills
• Planning and organisational skills - ability to independently prioritise workload under the supervision of therapy/support service staff
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

• Ability to produce high quality written and verbal information including reports, presentations and spreadsheets
• Ability to use web based graphic design platforms and/or other similar software

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of rehabilitation in therapy / dietetic services and awareness of the roles of other professionals.
• Knowledge of health, safety issues

Desirable

• Awareness of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Knowledge of bio-psychosocial model of therapeutic interventions

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general level of education including GCSEs in English and Maths
• Relevant Level III QCF qualification
• 4 GCSEs Grade A - D

Desirable

• ECDL or formal qualifications in word processing and spreadsheets / Microsoft 365 / AI/ transcription services

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC.

Experience

Essential

• Completion of post graduate education relevant to clinical role of post.
• Evidence of experience in clinical work in childrens services to a level of in-depth knowledge and expertise.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support of a wide mix of staff/clinical skill: Provision of robust leadership and supportive clinical and managerial support and supervision.

Strategy and planning: To work in consultation with the Community Forensic Service Manager in implementing new service developments. Support a co-ordinated approach for the implementation of the service. Utilising of data information to improve quality and identification of areas for development.

Service development: To participate in the development of community services working in partnership with service users and carers as well as other directorate community Team Managers and Team Managers from other Liaison and Diversion services. Develop and implement effective multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team working across a range of provision. To direct and enable new ways of working, which cut across traditional professional and cultural boundaries. Seek out and develop relationships with key internal and external partners to represent the services interests and to facilitate the exchange of information. To promote and develop interagency working.

Person Specification

Knowledge / Training

Essential

• Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, social work and occupational therapy.
• Demonstrates an awareness of wide range of vulnerabilities inclusive of mental health/LD needs.
• Leadership training and/or experience.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of the purpose and role of the L&D service.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings.
• Experience of working in a leadership position.
• Substantial post registration experience of working with individuals of all ages within a healthcare/social care setting.
• Substantial post registration experience of assessing service users with a broad range of mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Skill/experience in delivering clinical and professional supervision and understanding the importance of supervision

Desirable

• Experience of line management.
• Experience of working in/alongside the Criminal Justice System.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with complex service users with multiple vulnerabilities.
• Awareness of the interface of the Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice Systems.
• Experience of working in an enabling and creative way and skill/ability to motivate others.
• Understanding, and experience of, the importance of maintaining boundaries in the workplace.
• Ability to manage and contain distress in self/others.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster House

598 The Wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
• State registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio.
• Able to demonstrate specialist learning from band 5 rotations, formal post graduate level learning and informal CPD (both general and specific to clinical fields of speciality).
• Demonstrate learning of personal effectiveness and first line leadership from experience and from both formal and informal CPD activity.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Membership of RCOT special interest groups relevant to speciality
• Clinical Educators Course

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in relevant occupational therapy specialities and clinical settings
• Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy and multidisciplinary team
• To have participated in service development projects.
• Experience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants.
• Experience of supervision of students/ therapy support workers, with development of basic supervision skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the use of evidence based practice in speciality

Desirable

• Previous experience in the NHS or social care as a qualified occupational therapist
• Previous experience of prescribing wheelchairs and seating and other specialist equipment
• Experience with splinting
• Previous Band 6 experience in relevant post
• Involvement with Clinical Governance issues and an understanding of their relation to patient care

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to this specialist area.
• Able to use knowledge of a range of treatment approaches in the specialist area.
• Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/ experience/circumstances and utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Able to carry out therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the working day.
• Ability to remain up to date with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectively.
• Ability to seek guidance and assistance when required and to be aware of personal limitations.
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers.
• Competent IT skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• To make sound judgments and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work flexibly responding to the needs of the service.
• Awareness of factors impacting on service provision
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• To be able to take part in a weekend service depending on specialist post

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD relevant to role and specialist area.
• Well-developed abilities for communication and consensus building 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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training.
• QMS / internal audit certificate.

Experience

Essential

• 2 years working experience (or more) in Endoscopy Decontamination
• Infection control awareness
• Customer service

Desirable

• Relevant Operator training.
• Audit experience.
• Service sector work

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust wide

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Work with the Service Manager/Delivery Manager or Senior Patient CareCoordinator (line manager) to ensure that administrative processes for the patientpathway meets the quality standards required both nationally and within thedirectorate and are adhered to.2. Implement the Trusts digital dictation/voice recognition system for the service area. Ensure that all incoming and outgoing communication, including urgent matters, are dealtwith efficiently (including vetting correspondence and ensuring that appropriate action istaken before passing on).3. Implement improvements to the administrative element of the pathway. Alsoproactively identifying emerging issues that may cause delays at any point in patientpathways and make suggestions to improve administration or any other aspect ofthe total pathway.4. Ensure administration SOPs are implemented and make suggestions to supportchanges in delivery service.5. Work closely with line manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure all patients withallocated slot issues (ASIs) are given appointment dates within the timespecified and within the correct clinic specification.6. Use the Trust information systems to monitor patients pathway progression,monitoring appointments and attendance using IT systems such asDMS/EPR/CRS/ EMIS. Observe legal and Trust data confidentiality, security and qualityrequirements.7. Send all referrals to Central Appointments in line with the correct departmentalprocedure.8. Input and retrieve information from the departmental and/or Trust computer systems inaccordance with departmental guidelines.9. Forward patients corrected/updated details to Central Appointments.10. Use the CRS System booking when required, including moving and creating newslots for patients.11. Maintain a regular forward look of upcoming clinics, ensuring all diagnostics arepresent and correct, and under or over-booking issues are proactively dealt with.12. Assist in RTT validations, ensuring to identify and escalate issues affecting a patientspathway and work to ensure RTT compliance is met.13. Supply clinicians and others with information on the 18-week status of the patientswhen required.14. Assist in booking diagnostics when required15. Maintain Waiting/TCI Lists.16. When clinics are cancelled at short notice inform patients of cancellation.17. Proactively deal with all enquiries from patients, carers, GPs and other service users,ensuring where possible that the callers needs are met, or they are transferred to the mostappropriate person. Respond to all informal concerns/complaints coming into thedepartment both on the telephone and in writing and escalate where necessary.18. Keep a record of the movement of medical records passing through the administrativeoffice, and maintain the notes, and track to the appropriate department, enablingcontinuity of care.19. Maintain a central record of doctors/consultants annual leave/study days. Reportingand action any clinic/theatre cancellations and annual leave requests from your clinicalteam.20. Ensure that stationery and office equipment is used efficiently and that any specificunmet needs are brought to the attention of the line manager. Undertake stock control asappropriate.21. Collect and deliver post and occasional reception duties.22. Be aware of changes in NHS waiting time targets and associated government policy anduse this information to propose improvements.23. Organise meetings including support material, refreshments, the production anddistribution of agendas and minutes etc. Organise and provide cover for other staff withinthe pathway team and cover for colleagues as and when required regardless of the site andthe Directorate.24. Role involves cross-site as some days will be based in Newham and some days based in Shrewsbury Health CentreThe 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A Level or equivalent standard of Education
• ECDL or equivalent experience e.g. experience of a range of IT packages such as word, excel, outlook and power point
• AMSPAR or equivalent e.g. a good level of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Years experience

Desirable

• Other

Experience

Essential

• Awareness of patient pathways.
• Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets
• Knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Previous medical secretarial/pathway administration experience

Skills

Essential

• Proactive with the ability to use your own initiative
• Able to present a positive image of her/himself and the service
• Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeping a record of them
• Knowledge of national targets with respect to the patient pathway.
• A sound knowledge and demonstrable competence re 18-week referral to treatment rules
• Ability to provide constructive opinions and views on ideas for service improvement
• Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so.
• Acts responsibly as a team member and seeks help if necessary
• A proven record of being able to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines.
• Able to monitor quality of your own work and Others
• Ability to produce and present written reports and correspondence of a high calibre
• Competence with a range of IT packages, e.g. CRS and EPR
• Methodical and logical approach to work prioritisation and planning
• Flexible approach to the planning and coordination of patient pathways to ensure maximum use of clinical time.
• The ability to plan and co ordinate activities and changes to systems or standards

Desirable

• To have a sound understanding of NHS wide initiatives and experience of responding positively to ensure local implementation.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Patient focused
• Has a flexible approach and attitude
• Adapts to changing circumstances
• Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he meets dignity and respect
• Experience of Human Rights, Equality & Diversity policies and procedures

Other

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills, with experience of dealing with patients's anxiety in a reassuring manner
• An ability to communicate professionally at all levels

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital / Shrewsbury Health Centre

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSEs or equivalent.)
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Desirable

• Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, care home, community, or support setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of providing high quality care.
• To be aware of incident reporting systems and escalation processes.
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Evidence of good organizational skills.
• Self-motivated to work under minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Basic keyboard/ computer skills (e.g. ability to enter patient data onto computer records).
• To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures.
• Contributes to updating patient records,
• To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake further training to develop the necessary competencies and skills
• Depending on specific service arrangements, to supervise and train more junior staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of health and safety at work. e.g: manual handling skills, infection control measures.
• Ability to collect and exchange factual information and data to the multidisciplinary team and ensure data accuracy.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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