IPS Employment Specialist
NHS Jobs - London
£36,943 to £44,900 a year
PermanentFull time
Who are we looking for? Firstly, you will need strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community. It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info. Outline of your main responsibilities within these two areas: Client support: Manage a caseload of between 20-25 people who have experienced mental health or substance misuse problems who wish to return to work, and challenge inequalities and discrimination experienced by the service users. Prepare individuals for a return to work by supporting people to understand their skills, aspirations, and goals by offering employment profiling, job matching, action planning and employment case management support. Focus on rapid job search with service users, whilst utilising local support networks to help individuals overcome their barriers to employment. Assess individual support needs related to work which might typically include help with in- work benefits, travel to work, managing health at work etc. and continue providing this once in employment to ensure they retain work. Deliver and promote employment workshops, employment surgeries and job clubs to service users who are not able to access the caseload. Employer engagement and Service Promotion: Source job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and proactive engagement with employers to open-up and secure paid employment. Engage employers to access the hidden labour market or carving out jobs where specific tasks can be assigned by using a variety of methods such as face to face contact, social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn), phone and email. Build effective working relationships with local training providers, local colleges and external employers to secure education opportunities and paid employment. Provide advice and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments and on-going contact with supervisors to ensure job retention. Build the profile of the employment service and promote co-production within the clinical team, alongside raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid work. Throughout your role you will be implementing the evidence-based employment practice Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and its fidelity approach. The model focuses on delivering a person-centred, high-quality service and results, meeting and exceeding sustained job outcome targets for people accessing the service. Another key part of this role is the administrative aspect, through keeping accurate and appropriate records of casework, providing information for monitoring and evaluation, and recording the progress of individuals. Thus, it is essential that the postholder is efficient, responsible, can maintain a high level of personal organisation and has strong IT skills of using word processor and data systems.
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Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant
NHS Jobs - Cosham
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
PermanentFull time
Specimen reception and maintaining accurate records. Handle enquiries (telephone and face-to-face) in an effective and efficient manner and according to departmental procedures. Booking on/requesting of cases on LIMS. Assist specimen dissection team and with the processing of specimens. Equipment maintenance. Stock and consumables management. Archiving of blocks and slides. Paratrimming and processor maintenance Embedding of blocks under the supervision of the BMS team Microtomy under the supervision of the BMS team Internal quality control under the supervision of the BMS team Complete all training and always follow standard operating procedures. Help the department maintain UKAS accreditation. Outsourcing of specimens Keep accurate records for samples which will act as an audit trail in the event of mistakes or problems. Perform general clerical duties, as required. Assist with specific tasks/projects (commensurate with experience) delegated by more senior staff. Participate in laboratory routine work as required under the direction and supervision of qualified staff in line with standard operating procedures. Organise and prioritise their own workload and inform colleagues of any outstanding tasks Please note this role does not offer sponsorship For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description.
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Lead Pharmacist Dispensaries
NHS Jobs - Southampton
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
ContractFull time
In this role, your key responsibilities will include supervising, teaching and providing clinical leadership, negotiating and influencing skills, using initiative and teamwork will be required, but training and support will be provided within this supportive team. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working with a wider range of people including patients, doctors, and representing the pharmacy at service user meetings. You should be able to demonstrate: -awareness of current registered premises and CD legislation and legalities-experience of delivering teaching or training to staff-meet RPS foundation pharmacist framework/GLF competencies
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Enhanced Access Service Administrator
NHS Jobs - Nuneaton
from £26,858 a year
PermanentFull time
Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide administration support and reception services to the Enhanced Access Service. To provide administration support and reception services for the additional clinical services or clinics provided by the PCN including call/recalls to patients Supporting the Enhanced Access Service remote bookings within EMIS Ensure appropriateness of appointments in compliance with the inclusion criteria Advise PCN Practices of any inappropriate bookings for the Enhanced Access Service Book/arrange referral appointments using the electronic referral system and email systems and action/follow-up on the e-RS worklists, enquiries and alerts Be part of the Enhanced Access team communication channels and update any changes to schedule Co-ordinate and note take at routine EA meetings and briefing sessions Support the EA Team Coordinators with day-to-day activities, and deputise during times of annual leave, educational leave and other absences as required Actively input into the development of new and existing services and resources Communicate and complete stock take for Enhanced Access Service consumables Manage data bases and spreadsheets and collation of information Ensure reporting templates are kept updated with accuracy Safety, Quality and Patient Experience 1 Involved with maintaining the highest levels of operational delivery and ensuring consistent quality of care for patients, as well as taking a key role in actively promoting the values of the organisation and supporting the organisation to achieve its aims. 2 Be able to demonstrate that systems and processes of risk management are in place to monitor, mitigate and address risk across the PCN Enhanced Access service and to capture and report on incidents at all levels and to monitor progress of actions. 3 Support the delivery of quality indicators/ schedules, reporting through assurance processes. 4 Support the undertaking of external reviews (e.g., CQC), ensuring the provision of information and appropriate actions to respond to issues and recommendations made. 5 Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and systems are in place for formal complaints and feedback. 6 Ensure appropriate patient experience feedback mechanisms and measures are in place to support optimum patient experience.
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Business Administration Manager
NHS Jobs - Southampton
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
PermanentFull time
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a comprehensive business support service to the NIHR Clinical Research Facility. Lead and line manage the administration team, coordinating recruitment, induction, staff development and leave while ensuring appropriate cover and business continuity. Maintain accurate data across multiple systems, produce performance reports and use key performance indicators to identify trends and areas for improvement. Ensure policies and standard operating procedures are followed and kept up to date, with a strong focus on data quality, information governance and confidentiality. Day-to-day administrative support to senior management. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate: Previous experience of line managing and developing an administrative team within a busy working environment. Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. A dynamic and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, use initiative and take pride in accuracy. Experience of working with data, producing reports and using information to monitor performance and support service improvement. This is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, and it is based on-site.
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Community Mental Health Nurse
NHS Jobs - Watford.
£41,957 to £50,387 a year
PermanentFull time
To carry a clinical caseload and act as the lead practitioner fulfilling the named nurse role for a group of service users. The post provides opportunities to specialise in different aspects of specialist mental health care. To undertake comprehensive personalised care and support needs and risk assessments(including capacity assessments) Where necessary to administer prescribed medication or to superviseits administration and assess the service user for desired and non-desired effects. To maintain robust clinical records and prepare reports as required. To be aware of and comply with the relevant mental health and workrelated legislation and policy at all times. Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
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Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
NHS Jobs - Radlett
£27,106 to £28,850 a year
ContractFull time
Assist in the provision of safe, efficient and effective pharmacy services under supervision. Learn how to interpret, dispense and supply medicines in accordance with departmental procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assist with the supply of medicines to inpatient and community services. Assist with dispensing and controlled drug processes under supervision and in accordance with legal requirements. Assist with medicines distribution and stock replenishment services. Assist in maintaining pharmacy stock levels and identifying stock shortages. Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical stock. Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking. Assist in the safe disposal of waste medicines in accordance with local policies and procedures. Maintain a clean, safe and organised pharmacy environment. Assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with medicines reconciliation activities following appropriate training and competency assessment. Assist with obtaining medication histories from available sources under supervision. Assist with assessing patients' own medicines under supervision. Participate in ward-based medicines management activities appropriate to the stage of training achieved
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Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
NHS Jobs - Southampton
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
PermanentFull time
In this role, your key responsibilities will include: Setting the strategic direction for EPRR across UHS, assessing emerging threats and critical service dependencies, and establishing a prioritised programme that supports patient safety, organisational resilience and the Trusts strategic objectives. Establishing clear expectations for preparedness across divisions and corporate services, constructively challenging gaps in capability and providing executive and Board assurance processes with a clear assessment of readiness, outstanding risks and decisions required. Advising executive and senior clinical and operational leaders on complex resilience issues and significant incidents, interpreting incomplete or conflicting information and explaining the implications of decisions for patient care, service continuity and recovery. Influencing joint planning with NHS leaders and resilience partners, ensuring UHS requirements inform wider arrangements and leading improvements where exercises or incidents reveal weaknesses that cross organisational boundaries. You will need to demonstrate: Significant senior leadership experience in emergency preparedness, resilience, incident response or business continuity within a complex, service-critical organisation, with education to masters level or equivalent senior specialist experience and continued professional development. Framework and Core Standards, supported by experience of applying these requirements to organisational governance, risk management and assurance. The judgement and credibility to advise senior decision-makers, negotiate competing priorities and secure action beyond your direct management authority, including when circumstances are uncertain, time-critical or subject to professional challenge. A record of developing people, leading organisational change and building effective multi-agency partnerships, supported by practical experience of planning, business continuity, exercising and translating incident learning into sustained improvement. You must be able to travel to UHS services across Hampshire and attend meetings and activities with partner organisations.
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