Job description

Job responsibilities

You will perform the tasks of preassessment and endoscopy assistant during procedures (sedation and GA), when required, in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for the professional development of the endoscopy team and overall work performance. If you are a First Level Registered Nurse with at least 5 years post registration experience, 2 years of which are at deputy endoscopy lead level with substantial operational management experience and extensive experience and knowledge of decontamination and requirements of national standards then we would like to hear from you. Full Time- 37.5 hours Permanent This role requires DBS clearance. Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse with at least 5 years post registration experience, 2 years of which at deputy endoscopy lead level.
• Substantial operational management experience.
• Track record of effective performance at senior level.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of decontamination and requirements of national standards
• Involvement in the processes of JAG accreditation
• Track record in providing expert advice and guidance to multi-professional staff.
• Delegated management of finances within budget set including delivery of cost improvements

Desirable

• Masters level degree
• QIP improvement experience
• Experience of managing a budget

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

Sulis Hospital Bath

Address

Sulis Hospital

Foxcote Avenue

Peasedown St John

BA2 8SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Time 37.5 hours This role requires DBS clearance. Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 and BTEC or equivalent in
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake appropriate pharmacy accreditations as part of career progression
• Experience of working in a dispensary based environment
• Previous experience of working in a UK hospital.

Desirable

• Accredited checking technician
• Accredited medicines management technician

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

Sulis Hospital Bath

Address

Sulis Hospital

Foxcote Avenue

Peasedown St John

BA2 8SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Safety Partners are actively involved in the design of safer healthcare across Independent Health Group. This role includes working alongside staff and patients to shape and influence the safety and quality agenda representing the voice of the patient. Sulis Hospital would like to join us on this journey by recruiting patient safety partners to enhance their safety and quality agenda.

Patient Safety Partners will participate in relevant committees to lend their perspective on how safety issues should be addressed and provide appropriate challenge to ensure learning and change.

The role is suitable for all individuals with abroad interest in patient experience / safety.

General Tasks

Tasks may include some or all of the following:

• Gathering the views and experiences of patients to feedback into patient safety committees (with support from the Governance Team)
• Representing the views of patients, families and carers in alignment with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework
• Attending the relevant patient safety committees as required, as a full and equal participant, to ensure that the voice of patients is considered and represented during discussions and decision-making. This will require reading meeting papers, attending meetings, participating in discussions and decision-making
• Be provided with opportunities to be involved in patient safety projects.
• Patient Safety Partners will be located on site (travel to Head Office may be infrequently required IHG only).
• The role may develop over time and can be shaped to meet the needs of the organisation
• The responsibilities of the role may be reviewed and revised in response to the changing needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a service user of broader healthcare services

Desirable

• Experience as a service user of Independent Health Group

Abilities / Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

• A broad interest in patient experience.
• Good communication skills and an ability to advocate for patient safety and wellbeing.
• An ability to ask questions, and to work collaboratively with staff and other PSPs, to help develop a safe and patient-orientated organisation.
• Ability to provide a patient, carer, or lay person perspective and to put forward views on behalf of the wider community groups of patients
• Commitment to maintaining high standards, with a commitment to being open and honest.
• Ability to plan time to prepare for meetings and undertake any other activities required as part of the role.
• Ability to undertake training as required.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Sound judgement and an ability to be objective.
• An open and honest outlook
• Willingness to listen and to question with an objective viewpoint.
• Ability to reflect the different perspectives within the community and act as a voice for patients
• Be supportive and innovative in delivery change within the service.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate well in writing and read comprehensive reports.
• Ability to understand and evaluate a range of information and evidence
• Confidence to communicate well verbally with senior leaders about strategic issues, as an advocate for patient safety.
• Experience of championing health improvements; able to be a critical friend.
• Interaction with multiple stakeholders at senior management level.
• Personal integrity and commitment to openness, inclusiveness and high standards.

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

Independent Health Group

Address

8 The Office Village

Bath Business Park

Peasedown St John

BA2 8SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The hospital is increasing its activity levels and offers full ambulatory and transthoracic echo services. The role is to expand the establishment to continue to provide our high standards. Full Time- 37.5 hours Part-time would be considered Permanent Including some occasional weekend working This role requires DBS clearance Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AHSC or RCCP registration
• Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent (e.g. Clinical Cardiology degree, PTP HCS).
• Strong IT skills to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Some post qualification cardiology experience.
• Experience of full ambulatory testing analysis to support junior members of the cardiology team.
• Basic Life Support certificate.

Desirable

• Previous experience in using Spacelabs healthcare equipment.
• Experience in undertaking exercise testing.
• Experience in triage processes.
• ILS (will be required within one year of employment).
• SCST certificate or diploma.
• Ability to prepare and present topics in cardiology and service delivery.

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

Sulis Hospital Bath

Address

Sulis Hospital

Foxcote Avenue

Peasedown St John

Bath

BA2 8SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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