Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families. Develops and maintains positive relationships, supports informed decision makers and respects the woman's and her families wishes, with particular attention to when the family unit is separated, or mom/baby is critically ill.
• Understand the MSWs scope of practice and the importance of the role within national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.

Administrative Duties:

• Ensure that all clinical documentation written or electronic is accurately and confidentially collected, updated, stored and filed in accordance with local information governance and record keeping policy and guidance.
• Provide administrative support to the maternity team, both in the hospital and community settings.
• Participate in tracking, obtaining, and filing clinical records as required in line with local policy and guidance.

Professional Attitudes and Responsibilities

• Convey an approachable and professional manner to all mothers and their families and demonstrates an awareness of discriminatory attitudes and challenges this behaviour to promote equality. This will appreciate protected characteristics and recognize how to support these people from these groups. This includes age, disability, gender reassignment, Marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, Sex and Sexual orientation (Equality Act 2010)
• Ensure that knowledge of local safeguarding policy and procedure is maintained.
• To be vigilant of Child Protection issues and refer issues of concern in a timely manner to registered midwife complying with legal requirements.

Training Responsibilities:

• Attend all statutory and mandatory training as and when required.
• Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required to ensure a contemporaneous knowledge base and skill set is maintained.
• Participate in annual individual performance review process, whereby objectives will be agreed, performance monitored, and personal development needs discussed.
• To act as a role model and participate in training for their colleagues and peers, recognising the impact of personal behaviour on the culture and performance of the department, and the experience of service users.

Safe Environment:

• Be conversant with the local infection control policy, whilst ensuring mandates are always adhered to.
• Act responsibly in respect of colleagues health, safety and welfare following safety at work practices including lone working, whilst working in compliance with local health and safety policy and guidance.
• Ensure the cleanliness of equipment in all clinical and non-clinical areas and assist the midwife in appropriately preparing the birthing environment.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in all clinical settings, and equipment is available; escalate any depletion of stock or resources in a timely manner.
• Assist in stocking up and cleaning all home birth team equipment if required.
• Ensure the working order of equipment, reporting any concerns, faults or breakages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Report any incidents or concerns using the local risk management reporting system and escalate such concerns or incidents appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in the audit of standards within the unit if appropriate.

Care of the Woman:

• Manage own time and caseload effectively whilst prioritising care needs for women and their babies under care under the direction and supervision of the midwife in antenatal, postnatal clinics, community hubs or home settings to ensure if appropriate the principles of continuity of carer are applied.
• Escort women and their families between clinical areas as required
• Assist with the admission, orientation and discharge of women and their babies in accordance with local policy and guidance.
• Communicate effectively and clarifies understanding with women and their families in all settings and be able to select appropriate methods to communicate when a disability or complexity may exist.
• Understand and gains valid consent prior to action or providing care.
• Undertake baseline/routine observations and measurements (and escalate any deviation from the normal range) to the named midwife or appropriate member of the multi-professional team.
• Support women during clinical procedures and act as chaperone when requested to do so by the midwifery or obstetric team.
• Provide support to labouring women if asked to do so, and under the supervision of the midwife, this may include application of TENS machine or teaching breathing and Massage techniques.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary blood sampling in line with national standards and local policy and guidance following completion of the appropriate competencies.
• Assist in the maintenance and understand the principles of good bladder care, removal of catheter and disposal of equipment following infection control policy and to document accurately the fluid balance.
• Assist in the nutrition and hydration needs of women.
• Assist women with mobilisation following surgical procedures and remove of dressings or cannula under direction of the midwife.
• Assist with the transportation of blood products if asked to do so and have an awareness of the storage requirements.

Health Promotion and Screening:

• Maintains a contemporary knowledge base about local and national antenatal and newborn screening services and signposts women and their families to appropriately qualified practitioners if they are undecided or have concerns.
• Has an understanding and can advise families about newborn blood spot screening, immunisations and can produce GROW Charts following successful completion of the appropriate competencies.
• Recognises and promotes the principles of behaviour changes required in health promotion activities including diet, food hygiene, exercise, personal hygiene and smoking cessation. (For example, assess CO levels and signposting to local service appropriately as per policy guidance).
• To complete the relevant documentation for screening test performed in the maternity records.
• To recognise any deterioration in mental and emotional wellbeing and respond appropriately, escalating to midwife to enable an appropriate care pathway.
• To be aware of and understand the current policy and service frameworks for mental health (e.g. Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Health Act).
• To be aware of perinatal mental health issues and the appropriate referral pathway and to escalate to multi-disciplinary team and concerns noted within home or hospital setting.

• Be aware of the main constituents of human milk and their function, including Colostrum and Mature breastmilk. Appreciate the importance and the role of human milk and breastfeeding to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for infants, their mothers and the wider family and in promoting and protecting public health
• Understand the functional anatomy and physiology of lactation and hormonal influences on milk production and mothering, as well as the role of the Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL)
• Be able to describe the key practices that facilitate the initiation and have the knowledge and skills to support maintenance of breastfeeding
• Understand and have an overview of circumstances which can affect lactation and breastfeeding and be able to support mothers to overcome common challenges and make appropriate referrals when necessary (e.g. midwife/health visitor/infant feeding lead).
• Be able to support parents who formula feed to do so responsively and as safely as possible including minimising the risks, to make up feeds as safely as possible, how to sterilise equipment, how to hold a baby and pace the feeds.
• Importance of skin-to-skin contact to support infant feeding and how to facilitate this within practice promoting responsive feeding to feeding cues.
• Understanding principles and mechanisms of attachment and positioning for effective feeding in line with BFI standards.
• Understands how to protect breastfeeding should supplementation be required.
• Expression and storage of breastmilk to include hand and pump expression technique and the use of cup feeding.
• Develop an understanding of the importance of secure mother-infant attachment and the impact this has on health and emotional wellbeing, irrespective of feeding method.
• Understand the importance of the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA Resolutions (the Code) and how it impacts on practice.

Care of the Newborn:

• Undertake neonatal observations under direct and indirect supervision and escalate any deviations from the normal range appropriately and in a timely manner, following the completion of competency practical and theoretical training.
• Observe the overall wellbeing of the newborn and escalate any concerns to named midwife or multi-professional team in a timely manner.
• Provide practical support and transition to parenthood for new parents when caring for their newborn, whilst promoting safety, bonding and teaching parenting skills in both the hospital and home settings.
• To assist or perform neonatal blood sampling including tests such as newborn blood spot and Serum bilirubin ratio (SBR) test, following successful completion of appropriate competency as directed by the midwife

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience
• Care certificate

Desirable

• Commit to undertake in-house training
• Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with members of the public

Desirable

• One years formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
• Experience of using hospital patient record system
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of providing high quality care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
• Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
• Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
• Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• IT / computer skills

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

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

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Risk Assessment: This post involves handling medical notes and VDU work. Individuals may be exposed to violence and aggression.

Job Purpose: The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative/receptionist service to the department. This will include making appointments on computerised systems in accordance with agreed policies and procedures, filing of notes and inputting data required for audits.

Key and General Duties: Use of manual and computerised systems including PAS, Bluespier, EZ notes, Sunrise to:

Maintain and check patient registration details and demographic information

Retrieve patient information

Record the issue and receipt of records on the PAS case note tracking system

To check EZ notes and ensure they are available for planned TCIs

Maintain patient EZnotes folders by:

Filing reports, correspondence, forms etc in an ordered manner, to facilitate the efficient retrieval of such documentation on request.

Repairing case notes folders

Making up new folders, registering patients

Ordering stationary suppliers when required

Inputting date for audits

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• No essential experience required

Desirable

• Previous clerical/reception experience within a hospital

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of second/comprehensive education
• None required training will be given
• Good organisational / time management skills including contact with general public
• Good clear handwriting
• Ability to work as part of a ward team and on own initiative
• Basic numeracy
• Able to work in a team
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Awareness of self-presentation suitable for the workplace.
• Flexibility
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours: -
• Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for
• help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share
• ideas and concerns.
• Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting
• and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others.
• Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness,
• valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives.

Desirable

• Any recognised typing qualifications
• Previous clerical/reception experience within a hospital
• Basic IT skills
• PAS, EZ notes, Bluespier, Sunrise, ICE skills
• Understanding health and safety

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

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Use the manual and computerised systems including PAS, ENVOY, PTS, TEAMS, MyPre-Op+ and CLIP to:

To work as part of the Pre-Operative Assessment clerical team assisting with the smooth and efficient running of the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic.

Provide a comprehensive receptionist service for the department and administration duties as set out in the job description.

To make appointments on the Trust IT systems in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

To provide accurate, timely information to assist nursing staff in good management of their Pre-Operative Assessment clinics.

The post will also include answering telephone queries and updating the hospital PAS system.

To ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and Trust business.

Key Duties:

Postholders must be able to work on their own initiative when carrying out their usual duties. Supervision is available as required.

To participate in reception duties for Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic Countywide, as well as any other visitors to the department.

To greet patients in a polite and respectful manner and promote patients sense of dignity at all times.

The postholder is often the first point of contact for the majority of patients.

Use of manual and computerised systems including PAS, CLIP and digital MyPre-Op system.

To check registration details and demographics for accuracy and ensure that all details are updated on PAS to include #call me

Record the patients attendance to clinic and outcome their appointment on their departure

Notify secretaries of DNAs via the agreed proforma

To deal with enquiries from patients, the general public and other staff as appropriate.

Ensure the smooth daily running of the Pre-Operative Clinic reception desk

Liaise with ambulance control for ensuring the patients return journey home is scheduled

To carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the booking team.

Ability to prioritize workload according to demands of the department.

To reschedule Pre-Operative assessment appointments in accordance with the agreed S.O.P, under the direction of the administration team.

Communication Responsibilities:

To ensure that there is good communication between the administration team and the clinical team so that the department runs smoothly.

To demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience and empathy in the course of considerable patient contact, both in person, over the telephone, and by email correspondence.

Ensure telephones are answered promptly and dealt with appropriately.

To respond to patient telephone or face to face complaints in the first instance, seeking support and advice from the team leaders or nurses as appropriate.

To impart clear, concise appointment related information to patient, secretaries and booking staff.

To use interpersonal skills to interact and communicate appropriately with a variety of patients from differing backgrounds and cultures, puting each individual at ease and reassure anxious patients.

To communicate appropriately with patients who have special needs including patients with physical and mental disabilities, learning difficulties and with patients who are anxious and/or upset.

To communicate appropriately with patients who are behaving in an aggressive manner and seek help from senior staff.

To deal appropriately with messages left on the out of hours answerphone service, and any emails received into the countywide email box.

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary team.

Clerical Responsibilities:

To answer general telephone queries from patients, health professionals and the general public and process appropriately or refer on to relevant staff as appropriate.

In exceptional circumstances where clinical staff are unable to arrive for the clinic, support the appointments team and nurses with cancelling patients by telephone at the last minute.

To amend and cancel appointments appriopriately. Notify relivant secretary or booker.

To generate appropriate letters and cross reference patient details for accuracy

To liaise with other Pre-Operative Assessment clinics across county.

To provide clerical support for nursing staff countywide.

To destroy confidience waste appropriately and in line with the Trust policy.

Ensure computer, printer equipment and stationery is available and working effectively working, reporting any faults or problems to the team leader.

Educational Responsibilities:

To demonstrate working practices to new and exsisting employees including Admin & Clerical staff, any Pre-Operative Assessment staff countywide.

To have sufficient knowledge of Departmental clinical procedures to be able to inform and advise patients.

To have sufficient knowledge of the Pre-Operative Assessment Service to be able to advise patients on the appropriateness and timeliness of appointments.

To ensure your training requirements are up to date within Trust targets.

General Responsibilities:

To observe confidentiality of patient records at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

To use acquired knowledge to inform patients of the benefits of Pre-Operative Assessment

To manage and prioritise own workload, taking identified priorities into account and observing department policies.

To review procedures regularly in discussion with colleagues and advise of any improvements that could be made to administrative procedures.

To comply with department sickness SOP and report any absences in accordance with this policy.

To report any equipment faults or hazardous or potentially dangerous situations.

To report any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints by following appropriate escalation procedures.

To ensure patient confidentiality.

To ensure all Trust standards and policies are observed.

To remain professional at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of Education

Desirable

• Any recognised typing qualifications
• Recognised English & Maths qualification
• Evidence of additional self-development

Experience

Essential

• Previous Customer services experience/dealing with the public
• Previous Administration experience

Desirable

• Previous clerical/reception experience within a hospital

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Professional
• Good organisational / time management skills including contact with general public
• Good clear handwriting
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• PAS and/or CLIP understanding

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work in a team
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Awareness of self-presentation suitable for the workplace.
• Flexibility
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Willingness to undertake 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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Treatment Centre

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Leadership
• Time management of self and others
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
• Problem solving

Desirable

• Experience of change management

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• First/Second Registered Nurse

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and Adaptable
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desirable

• Works well as part of a team

Experience

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Leominster Community Hospital

Leominster Community Hospital

Herefordshire

HR6 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

The Associate Professional for Safeguarding supports and ensures effective Safeguarding practice for the organisation as stipulated in primary legislation and underpinned in Government strategy and national, regional and local guidance, procedures and standards. Professionals in this role will

• Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife to develop, implement and review safeguarding practice across the organisation and its networks.
• Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife in the provision of specialist professional safeguarding advice.
• Deliver safeguarding training and support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to develop, implement and evaluate safeguarding training for all staff groups from induction to specialist courses.
• Facilitate safe and effective multi-professional communication and information sharing appropriately across a range of settings and agencies in accordance with agreed policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding
• Communicate highly complex, sensitive and emotive information within the health service and multi-agency contexts, pertaining to safeguarding adults, children and young people.
• Foster effective working relationships in order to promote inter-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration and be an active member of multi-agency safeguarding groups.

Facilitation of learning

• To assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based safeguarding training across the Trust.

Participate in the dissemination of any learning and improvement identified by Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, Adults Board, or the Trust, from any Case Reviews that are undertaken both locally and nationally.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide a visible presence within the Trust acting as a sound resource for clinical staff, supporting them in dealing with safeguarding referrals and cases which arises in clinical practice.

Provide specialist advice to clinicians in relation to safeguarding issues, including safeguarding referrals, court statement processes and other legal issues and the child protection and looked after child processes, under the direction and guidance of the Named Nurses or Named Midwife.

Support the Integrated Safeguarding Team in undertaking review of assessments pertinent to the safeguarding agenda, in conjunction with other practitioners where appropriate, to implement appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure continued safety. This will include quality assurance of referral processes, audit proposals and plans and quarterly reports.

Escalate safeguarding cases where deemed appropriate whilst maintaining staff empowerment.

Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife in the provision of expert advice and support to Trust staff in relation to safeguarding issues.

Liaise and communicate with all Trust staff to promote the significance of safeguarding training, including promotion of teaching sessions. Act as the trust positive role model for safeguarding training to increase staff attendance.

Robustly monitor and review all safeguarding trust training compliance, with provision of data reports to demonstrate continued improvement.

Participate in relevant meetings including the Integrated Safeguarding Committee.

Be aware of and comply with trust policies, pathways and guidelines pertaining to Safeguarding and support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to ensure all remain up to date and based on best available evidence and legislation. Participate on the contribution to review of these documents, where deemed appropriate

Receive regular professional safeguarding supervision from an appropriate supervisor.

Work within the guidelines laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or relevant professional body. Foster an empowering attitude to colleagues.

Maintain own continuing professional development and actively demonstrate a willingness to commit to this.

Governance

• Contribute and support to audit and monitoring of standards relevant to the safeguarding agenda.
• Support and assist in, investigation processes, including internal and external, where deemed appropriate.
• Support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events in accordance with external process and / or Trust policy.
• Contribute to Trust reports pertaining to Safeguarding.
• Contribute towards the development of Safeguarding policies and guidance.
• Input data to data management systems as appropriate.
• Contribute to multi-agency audit processes.
• Carry out and assist in formulating Safeguarding Training Audits as an ongoing activity whilst collecting and collating data to inform analysis of themes and trends.

Leadership/ Management

Support in the work pertaining to the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, Adult Board sub groups, other working groups and committees as deemed appropriate

• As part of a team, work collaboratively within the Trust and across agencies, to form partnerships and working arrangements that facilitate the safeguarding of adults, children and young people.
• Demonstrate ability to resolve issues relating to competence, or conflict personally, within the team, externally within health or in partner agencies.

Standard clauses refer to full job description

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills and personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to contribute to analysis and problem solving safeguarding and practice issues.
• Demonstrate ability to resolve issues relating to competence, or conflict personally, within the team, externally within health or in partner agencies.
• Teaching and assessment skills
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Change management skills
• Advisory, support and guidance
• Training and a vast array of varying presentation skills
• IT proficient, including the formulation of Excel Spreadsheets, various reports and action plans
• Current issues in health and social care pertaining to safeguarding
• Standards of professional practice and conduct
• Policies and Procedures proficient
• Monitoring and review of systems, practice and processes
• Multi-agency and multi-disciplinary Communication and Liaison
• Knowledge of current issues in relation to Safeguarding Children, young people and families, including Domestic Abuse, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, Female Genital Mutilation, Child Death Overview Process and Looked after Children.
• The ability to write in depth reports affording analysis and great understanding of risk
• Understanding of the local and national safeguarding children agenda and maternal health
• Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks
• Awareness of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
• Professional knowledge and skills for working at a senior level
• Knowledge of child protection policies, procedures and good practice guidelines
• Knowledge of Inter-agency procedures and of the legal framework and related guidelines governing child protection
• Ability to act professionally at all times
• Personal QualitiesExcellent interpersonal skills
• Innovator
• Motivator
• Assertiveness
• Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
• Positive role model
• Resilient
• Autonomous
• Tenacious
• Team player
• Conflict management
• Managing stress
• Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control
• Other Job Requirements
• Commitment to delivering high quality evidence based child protection practice
• Commitment to working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency situations
• Commitment to the development of The Trusts safeguarding and child welfare agenda.
• Commitment to valuing the contribution of all colleagues, encouraging a positive and creative working environment
• Commitment to own personal and professional development and to the development of others.
• Car Driver - Required to travel across hospital sites in accordance to service need
• Standard Clauses
• A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS.
• All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Nursing or Professional equivalent - Adult and or Childrens.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification or working towards.
• Evidence of continued professional development and its application with particular pertinence to Safeguarding Courses.

Desirable

• Specialist Practitioner Qualification, School Nurse or Health Visitor

Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of specialty
• Experience of child protection work
• Relevant post registration experience within specialism, including community
• Senior post holder in current or previous job
• Experience of interagency working in relation to Safeguarding practice
• Clinical audit, quality assurance and standard setting
• Service development and or change management

Desirable

• Experienced in the delivery of safeguarding 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.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.

To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services

To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care

To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines

To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers

To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine

To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and out patients)

To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate

To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality

To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Stroke or Neuro care.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team and multi-agencies to provide specialised nursing services.
• Experience and training of staff.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery skills.
• Ability to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to make decisions on whether to order investigations and select correct referral pathway.
• IT literate in the use of Word, use of email, Excel.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information including condition related information concerning patients.
• Be confident and competent in providing specialist advice concerning the care or treatment of speciality group of patients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of MDT and autonomously.
• Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues and research in neurology.
• Demonstrates strong clinical, professional and leadership skills.
• Experience of completing audits and managing change in relation to the results.
• Will undertake research and development within the role with some clinical trials.
• There is frequent requirement for moderate physical effort for several long periods during a shift.

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical audit and research.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment or decision making and delivery skills.
• Experience of autonomous working in clinic.
• Experience in teaching.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to meet needs of post.
• Dexterity and accuracy is required to be able to administer and draw up medications.

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration.
• Level 6 Degree in adult Nursing.
• Health Assessment qualification.
• Nurse prescriber qualification.
• Neurology training/ modules at level 6 or 7.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification or be willing to work towards.
• Msc degree or willingness to study at this level.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.

To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services

To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care

To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines

To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers

To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine

To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and out patients)

To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate

To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality

To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Diploma
• Evidence of post-registration Neurology related study

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Neurology
• Neurology modules

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Neurological care
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience and training of staff

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery 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.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.

To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services

To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care

To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines

To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers

To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine

To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and out patients)

To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate

To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality

To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload

To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Diploma
• Evidence of post-registration Neurology related study

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Neurology
• Neurology modules

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Neurological care
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience and training of staff

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery 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.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification .

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cancer targets and diagnostic targets
• Working as an administrator within the NHS

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Microsoft office, including word, powerpoint, excel and outlook
• Use of electronic booking systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proven organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of NHS ICT systems

Personal attributes

Essential

• Good attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Reliable and trustworthy

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education, GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in administration or healthcare sciences or equivalent 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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or Unit accreditation within their specialised area or equivalent - or on the job training
• 4 GCSE's to include Maths, English and one Science subject or equivalent experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Competent operational user of standard Microsoft Office tools
• Competent keyboard and screen operator skills
• Ability to concentrate with attention to detail and accuracy

Experience

Essential

• Experience within a Pharmacy environment, or experience within an equivalent healthcare services department
• Experience within a Pharmacy supply environment, or experience within an equivalent healthcare services supplies department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Pharmacy Dept - County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view the Job description and person specification attached to this vacancy in the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate foundation degree / degree in health & social care OR a level 5 apprenticeship (e.g. Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship) OR equivalent clinical experience / expertise within AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE (Grades 9-4 or A*-C)
• Care Certificate

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through training or experience
• Demonstration of knowledge of core Physiotherapy and or Occupational Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary assessments and record keeping
• Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision
• Able to manage busy case load and prioritise
• Ability to work autonomously using own knowledge skills and initiative in sometimes complex situations acknowledging role boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 3 or equivalent within relevant therapy.
• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using /fitting adaptive equipment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
• Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
• Evidence of ability to communicate and work with team
• Ability to adapt and to needs of the service
• Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Reliable

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
• Able to meet moving and handling requirements of post
• Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

West Neighbourhood Team

Leominster Community Hospital

Herefordshire

HR6 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Desirable

• A minimum Maths and English GCSE grades 3 - 9 or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications
• Willingness to undertake the Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications
• Diploma level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
• Willingness to work towards Apprenticeship level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities within clinical setting
• Knowledge of administrative and demonstrable organisation skills
• Keyboard skills
• Ability to perform patient observations and recordings

Experience

Essential

• Working with people

Desirable

• Previous experience in care environment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Union walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

As aHealth Care Support Worker, youwill be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.

Examples of what you may do as part of your role:

• Washing and dressing patients
• Serving meals and feeding patients
• Helping patients to move around
• Making beds
• Talking to patients and their families
• Monitoring patient condition

Skills and personal attributes needed:

• Caring and kind
• Cheerful and friendly
• Keen to support patients with their personal needs including washing and toileting
• Able to follow direct instructions
• Happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative
• Have good listening and communication skills
• Be well organised

This opportunity is available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are particularly welcome.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
• Willingness to undertake the Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications if not already obtained

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards Apprenticeship level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Working with people

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a care enviroment

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities within clinical setting
• Keyboard 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Leominster Community Hospital

Leominster

HR6 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or Unit accreditation within their specialised area or equivalent
• Willing to work towards completion of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services within 12 months of starting role
• 4 GCSEs to include Maths, English and one Science subject or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of a range of Pharmacy procurement procedures, including routines and non-routine tasks, such as handling medicine shortages, recalls and urgent supplies
• Knowledge of medicines legislation, storage requirements and safe disposal practices to ensure safe and compliant handling of pharmaceutical products
• IT Literate in routine Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc)
• Able to concentrate with attention to detail and accuracy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using electronic ordering systems and stock control systems to process orders, monitor stock levels and identify discrepancies
• Experience of working in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures

Desirable

• Experience within a Pharmacy Procurement environment, or experience within an equivalent healthcare services procurement department
• Experience within a Pharmacy SUPPLY environment, or experience within an equivalent healthcare services SUPPLIES department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of written and verbal communication skills
• Basic literacy skills
• Moving and Handling knowledge

Desirable

• Full Clean Driving Licence

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Good customer service skills / experience of dealing with General Public / Patients / Relatives
• Understanding of health and safety processes
• Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales

Experience

Desirable

• Previous work in cleaning and/or catering would be an advantage

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Roaming HFDS Clinics/Hospitals

Various sites throughout Hereford City

Hereford

HR12QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a reception service, dealing with initial enquiries, gathering basic information and taking initial action within defined protocols to assist in resolving any queries.

To keep staff informed of admissions and discharges, and to deal with queries from other members of staff and members of the public, in person or on the telephone.

To receive general telephone calls, recording messages and dealing with initial enquiries, referring the call to the relevant member of staff, as appropriate. To assist in admitting and discharging patients using manual and computerised systems.

To file reports, correspondence, forms, etc. in patients notes in an ordered manner, to facilitate the efficient retrieval of such documentation on request.

To update and maintain filing systems in the ward/department to enable timely and accurate information retrieval.

To arrange transport between departments and to destinations outside the hospital, as required.

To assist with housekeeping duties within ward/department.

To maintain effective communication with ward clerk / clerical team assistant colleagues within the department.

To provide relief cover within the Directorate undertaking any duties within the scope of the ward clerk / clerical team assistant role.

Arrange follow up appointments for patients prior to discharge.

Ensure that patient case notes are available, creating temporary notes whilst original notes are located. Maintain case notes in a tidy manner, filing results and other patient documents in accordance with Trust policy, including admission and discharge of patients. Ensure that all case notes movements are tracked on PAS.

Facilitate the prompt collection of data by liaison with the clinical coding department.

Ordering and tracking of case notes.

Provide general clerical support such as photocopying, typing, opening and sending post, stock and equipment ordering and monitoring, stationary orders, personnel administration, arranging repairs.

General Duties:

To ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and Trust business.

To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures.

In accordance with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy, the postholder must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

The postholder must co-operate with staff in complying with any statutory requirements and participate in the workplace monitoring processes in order to help maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace.

To report any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints.

To create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and other staff within the workplace.

To act always in a manner which will promote a good image of the ward/department.

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies as directed by the ward manager in charge.

To contribute / to participate in any initiatives to improve the quality of service to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical/reception experience preferably in hospital environment

Desirable

• Previous ward clerk/clerical team assistant experience.
• Previous clerical / reception experience in hospital environment

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of importance of confidentiality.
• Conscious of appropriate image and self-presentation to suit ward/department.
• Willing to undertake training/ self-development.
• Able to undertake any of the manual handling requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic inputting / keyboard skills. Good verbal communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Able to pass on accurate written messages/ write simple reports
• Legible handwriting.
• Basic numeracy.

Desirable

• Familiarity with computerised patient information systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Well motivated
• Flexible attitude to routine / non-routine work
• Calm approach to work duties
• Appreciates when to refer/seek assistance
• Tactful, patient, good listener
• Able to work as part of ward/ department team
• Understanding of Ward Clerk role in relation to delivering high quality patient care

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

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake general duties within the Sterile Services Department including cleaning, inspecting, testing, assembling, checking, packing and sterilising of theatre instruments, ward instruments and operating theatre instrument trays. To collect and deliver items to Wards, Departments and Theatres

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in Sterile Services IDSC, NVQ or similar

Experience

Desirable

• Previous work in Sterile Services or clean room manufacturing department/hospital setting

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Completion of 2 year training program and undertake studies to achieve Level 3 Pharmacy Skills and Services qualification, as required by the GPhC to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Attendance to college study days where these are arranged, and completion of all coursework and assignments set by the educational provider by the deadlines as required.

Completion of a complete portfolio of evidence.

Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.

Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.

Undertake study and revision in own time outside of working hours.

Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation. (E. g Health and Safety, Medicine Act) .

Dispensary:

Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients and outpatients, using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and labelling.

Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.

Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.

Identify actual and potential stock problems to other staff members as necessary.

Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.

Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate medicine information.

Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and member the public.

Medicine Information:

Participate in the enquiry answering function of the medicines information service under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate) including the public.

Using communication skills to provide a suitable response to the enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written).

Referral of enquirer to more appropriate sources of information when necessary.

Use of a variety of information sources to include database (electronic and manual) searching.

The documentation of enquiries.

Aseptic Services (where appropriate):

Contribute to the work of the sterile production unit under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate).

Assist in the provision in aseptic services- cytotoxic reconstitution and intravenous additives.

Ensure all work completed complies with departmental standard operating procedures and current legislation and guidance.

Participate in cleaning schedules.

Assist in monitoring the clean environment.

Assemble raw materials as required.

Complete and maintain accurate records

Stock distribution:

Contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering and receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy department under the supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate).

Participate in ward/department stock top-up service.

Assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals.

Participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme.

Participate with checking and validating receipt of orders, and correct storage of stock.

Replenish stock throughout the department.

Ward Based Services:

Work under the direct supervision of qualified Senior Pharmacy Technicians to provide ward based Medicines Management Services including Medicines Histories, Inpatient Supplies and patient counselling.

Person Specification

Other job requirements

Essential

• The apprentice should have a valid right to work visa that covers the entire training period of the apprenticeship and must have lived in the UK for 3 years or more and have recourse to public funds to be eligible for apprenticeship funding.
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties, using appropriate aids provided.
• Ability to participate in weekend/bank holiday work
• Ability to travel to Walsall college one day per week where necessary

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs: Maths, English and Science at C or above and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
• OR
• Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• OR
• Three A Levels, one of which is a relevant Science subject and GCSE Maths grade C or above( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
• OR
• Degree in Science or Humanities and GCSE Maths grade C or above.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to use Microsoft programs such as; PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public providing customer service

Desirable

• Previous experience within a pharmacy setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience working in a recruitment HR environment
• A good standard of general education - GCSE C or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience of administrative/clerical work

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use computer and type and use other IT systems and databases eg ESR, Microsoft office, excel, e-mail and internet
• The ability to use own initiative and suggest improvements to departmental systems/procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to cope under pressure
• The ability to work as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Monkmoor Court

31-34 Commercial Road

Hereford

HR1 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Desirable

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) (must include English and Mathematics) or equivalent level of experience
• NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Administration or equivalent
• International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL)/ ECDL / Level 2 IT qualification or equivalent IT/ computing experience

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Effective Verbal and Written communication skills
• Competent in IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Good questioning and information gathering skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Team Player
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good attention to detail

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Monkmoor Court

31-34 Commercial Rd,

HEREFORD

HR1 2BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view the Job description and person specification attached to this vacancy in the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• RN1
• Registered with NMC

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Health and Safety awareness
• Good Computer skills particularly Microsoft packages

Desirable

• Wound Care
• Palliative Care
• Long term conditions

Experience

Desirable

• Community experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility to meet the changing demands of the Organization

Desirable

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and influence, in difficult situations.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Assertiveness and confidence.

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Ross District Nursing Team

Ross Community Hospital

Ross On Wye

HR9 5AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of the post please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• BSc / MSc / PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• BDA member
• Post qualification training in diabetes
• Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Diabetes and its treatments
• Communication , motivation and negotiation skills
• able to plan and prioritise own worload
• good presentation and teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• experience of working with patients with diabetes
• Experience of working with patients using insulin pumps and new technologies
• experience of MDT working

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Leadership

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

• Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

• Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs.

• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

• To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

• To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

• Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

Clinical Governance

• Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

• Contribute to quality improvement.

• To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation.

• To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

• To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.

• To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.

• To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment.

Management

• To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints.

• To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management.

• Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals.

• To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.

• To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care.

• Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources.

• To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance.

• To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management.

• To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Contribute to the development of services.

Staff Development

• To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR.

• To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University.

• To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward.

• To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines.

• Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work.

• To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code.

• To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.

• To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development.

• To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.
• Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework.

• Implement research where appropriate.

Personnel

• To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments.

• To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 6 within related specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level NMC Registration.
• Degree or working towards.
• Evidence of significant Continuing Professional
• Development.
• Evidence of management experience/training.
• NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

Desirable

• Masters Degree

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice.
• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
• Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance
• Credible clinical expert
• Evidence of research based practice.
• Organisational skills.
• Fully aware of clinical governance agenda.
• Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field.
• Proven management skills.
• Able to promote equality, diversity and rights.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Fully aware of health and safety issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills.
• Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic.
• Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to put things into practice.
• Calm under pressure.
• High professional standards.
• Flexible.
• Committed to quality improvement.

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

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifcations

Essential

• Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or Rehab Engineer
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Vaughan Building

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience to vocational qualification level 3.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Understands and complies with CSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. The post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse (training will be provided).
• Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to a registered nurse.
• Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hospital@Home Vaughan Building

Ruckhall Lane

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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