Portering Supervisor
NHS Jobs - Walsall
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
PermanentFull time
Main Duties and Responsibilities 1.Assist the Facilities Manager & Senior Supervisor with the development of the service, ensuring that this is achieved within the confines of the budget. 2.Ensure that the requirements of the Health & Safety Act and all local rules and Policies/procedures that apply are implemented and followed. 3.Maintain records of all Portering staff attendance/absence, i.e. sickness, Annual leaves etc. and draws attention to any areas of concern relating to high levels of absence. 4.Check and counter sign weekly timesheets against work rotas and transfer this information onto the staff register. 5.To supervise the day-to-day operation of Portering requirement of the Hospital. 6.Deal with initial disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts Policy and procedures. 7.To undertake counselling of staff in accordance with the Trusts policy and Procedure. 8.To ensure staff are up to date with all mandatory training and to assist in the training/induction of staff. 9.Ensure all ad-hoc work is carried out in an efficient manner wherever possible. 10.Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff. 11.Undertake Portering duties. 12.Undertake daily checks of Medical gas levels, maintaining adequate stock levels and keeping record of all delivery notes. 13.To carry cardiac arrest bleep and Supervisors Mobile phone and respond in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures. 14.Report immediately, items for repair to 7500 and keep Facilities Manager informed on ongoing problems with equipment. 15.To liaise with other Supervisors/Managers in the Estates and Facilities Directorate to maintain an efficient service. 16.To ensure rotas and working hours are monitored and controlled within defined limits. 17.To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Assistant Management Accountant
NHS Jobs - Ipswich/Colchester
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
PermanentFull time
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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Service Delivery Technician
NHS Jobs - Stoke on Trent
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
PermanentFull time
Before applying for this varied and challenging role we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification.
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Clinical Support Worker Band 2
NHS Jobs - Walsall
from £25,272 a year
PermanentFull time
All employees who have access to personal data in relation to patients or employees will be aware of their responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. Any breach of the Regulation could result in disciplinary action being taken and criminal charges being brought against the individual who has breached the Regulation. Health and Safety Individual employees of Walsall Healthcare Trust and other NHS employees contracted to work on the organisations premises have an equal responsibility, along with managers and supervisors, for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. All employees must adhere to their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other associated safety legislation, including all new Health & Safety Regulations. In addition employees must comply with all the Trusts policies relating to Health & Safety and Risk Management to secure a safe workplace and will draw managements attention to any deficiencies and/or hazards, which might prove detrimental to themselves or others. There is a general responsibility for employees to act sensibly and reasonably, and attend mandatory health and safety training sessions. Clinical Governance All employees are required to actively contribute towards the organisations clinical governance systems, taking responsibility as appropriate for quality standards and work towards the continuous improvement in clinical and service quality. Safeguarding Children Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, working with partner agencies, is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that children and young people are safe from abuse and harm, regardless of their role or wherethey work. Children include young people up to the age of 18 yrs. Employees must comply with Walsall Local Safeguarding Board Child Protection Procedures andTrust Child Protection Procedures and recognise the importance of listening to children. All employees must attend child protection training relevant to their role and know how to seek advice or support from their manager or the Safeguarding Children team if required. Vulnerable Adults All employees have a responsibility to support the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults and to practice in accordance with legislation. Knowledge, skills and competency are to be maintained according to role and responsibilities in order to fulfil Vulnerable Adults responsibilities. All employees must comply with organisational and Walsall Local Authority Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures. Equality and Diversity The Trust is committed to promoting equality opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes, and to recognising and valuing peoples differences. All employees have an obligation to help achieve this through personal example, open commitment and clear action. Each individual will take responsibility for promoting inclusive and accessible service provision, employee development and a culture that values and respects difference. All employees should be familiar with, actively promote and work within Equality and Diversity policies at all times ensuring that they do not unlawfully discriminate, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of race or ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment, age, pregnancy/maternity or any other grounds. This applies to all activities as a service provider and as an employer. All employees must adhere to the Equality Act 2010 Patient Experience and Public Involvement (PEPI) The Trust is committed to gaining feedback from all patients using a variety of methods including electronic, paper based and verbal. Within this Trust that feedback is monitored by the patient experience group and used to ensure that future services meet the needs of the patients and demonstrate continuous improvement. Volunteer, staff and families participate in the collection of this data Customer Care The aim of the organisation is to provide patients and other service users with the best possible care and service, therefore all our staff are required at all times to put the patient and our service user first and to do their utmost to meet their requests and needs courteously and efficiently. Infection Control Employees will work to minimise any risk to clients, the public and other employees from Healthcare Associated Infection including MRSA and C. difficile by ensuring that they are compliant with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice (and as amended from time to time) for the prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections (The Hygiene Code); and by ensuring that they are familiar with the organisations Infection Control polices located on the Intranet. Further responsibilities involve employees in ensuring that service users and members of the public are actively engaged (using a variety of methods) in appropriate service delivery, service development and decision making within their service area and the wider organisation. Determination of these responsibilities should be in conjunction with your line manager and delivered accordingly. Smoking The organisation operates a No Smoking policy. Duty of Candour There is also a contractual duty of candour imposed on all NHS and non-NHS providers of services to NHS patients in the UK to 'provide to the service user and any other relevant person all necessary support and all relevant information' in the event that a 'reportable patient safety incident' occurs. The Duty of Candour is a legal duty on hospital, community and mental health trusts to inform and apologise to patients if there have been mistakes in their care that have led to significant harm Duty of Candour aims to help patients receive accurate, truthful information from health providers The NHS LAs duty of candour guidance seeks to demystify how health providers can deliver on candour, achieving a wholly transparent culture in health provision being open when errors are made and harm caused All NHS provider bodies registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have to comply with a new Statutory Duty of Candour Policies and Procedures All employees need to be aware of the organisations policies, procedures and protocols relating to their service and work within the guidelines at all times. Employees have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no-blame culture.
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Clinical Trials Assistant
NHS Jobs - Cottingham
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
PermanentFull time
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position. We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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PALS & Complaints Administrator
NHS Jobs - Ipswich
from £25,272 a year
PermanentFull time
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery Specialising in Skin Cancer
NHS Jobs - Oxfordshire
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
ContractFull time
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:The post-holders duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post-holder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locations and its partner hospitals. Flexible working is essential. Clinical DutiesThe post-holder will have responsibility for general plastic surgery services at the John Radcliffe Hospital, alongside participation in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 14) and will complement an established team of ten Plastic Surgeons with responsibility for skin oncology.The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery provides a comprehensive reconstructive service to Oxford and the surrounding region. The service is consultant-led. Current consultantdelivered services include trauma and reconstructive surgery, craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, upper limb surgery, bone infection, sarcoma, breast reconstruction, skin cancer, autologous tissue transplantation, head and neck cancer reconstruction, and hypospadias. The department currently holds Burn Facility status within the London and South-East Burn Network. We are fortunate to have co-located facilities within a modern building on the John Radcliffe Hospital site, including offices, outpatient clinics, theatres, adult and paediatric wards, and day case units. The Head and Neck Unit is based within the Cancer Centre at the nearby Churchill Hospital. The department also has a significant presence at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), where the plastic surgery team contributes to hand surgery, and provides reconstructive support to both the Bone Infection Unit and Sarcoma services. Teaching/ResearchOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the teaching of medical students, training of junior doctors, and participation in clinical examinations. These responsibilities form an integral part of routine clinical activity.The post-holders contribution to teaching, training, and research will be reflected in regular job plan reviews. The department has strong links with the University of Oxford and is actively engaged in research, offering opportunities for academic involvement. Clinical GovernanceThe post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, andexternal accrediting bodies. Personal and Professional DevelopmentThe post-holder will be required to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills within their area of practice and be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust.Professional and study leave will be granted in accordance with the Trusts Terms and Conditions of Service, supporting appropriate study, postgraduate training, continuing medical education (CME) courses, and other relevant professional development activities.The Trust fully supports continuing professional development (CPD) as required by the General Medical Council (GMC) and the relevant surgical colleges, and is committed to providing both time and financial support for these activities. Appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure that all consultants undergo an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser, and the Trust supports all clinicians through the revalidation process. In addition, the appointee will be offered mentorship from an experienced consultant colleague to support their integration into the department and facilitate a smooth transition into the role. ManagementThe post-holder will be expected to work within the Trusts management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal. It is recognised that the Trust operates within finite resources, and any proposed changes in clinical practice, workload, or service developments requiring additionalresources must be agreed in advance.The post-holder will undertake the administrative responsibilities associated with the care of their patients and the delivery of their clinical service, under the direction of the Lead Clinician and/or Directorate Chair.Appropriate clinical, administrative, and secretarial support will be provided to the appointee. Risk ManagementThe management of risk is a responsibility shared by all staff and will be undertaken within a progressive, open, and transparent environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training, and support to fulfil this responsibility.All staff are expected to be familiar with the Trusts Major Incident Policy and Fire Policy, and to understand the local response plan, including their specific role within it. Responsibilities for Health & SafetyThe post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, relevant statutory regulations, and Trust policies and procedures. This will be supported through the provision of appropriate training and specialist advice where required. Infection ControlInfection prevention and control is the responsibility of all staff. All employees, both clinical and nonclinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and to maintainhigh standards of practice at all times, thereby reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.All staff employed by the Trust have the following key responsibilities: Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with thepatients surroundings. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them bythe Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may betransmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.Equality and DiversityOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust values equality and diversity in both employment and the services it provides. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and will keep its policies and procedures under regular review to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff arerecognised.The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees, and service users are treated fairly and valued equally, regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disability, ethnic or national origin, social background, employment status, sexual orientation,religion or belief, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation, or trade union membership.Selection for training, development, and promotion will be based solely on an individuals ability to meet the requirements of the role. Freedom of InformationThe post-holder should be aware of the responsibilities placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is expected to support the Trust in ensuring compliance with the Act when handling or managing information relating to Trust activities. Patient and Public InvolvementThe Trust is committed to, and has a statutory duty to involve service users, carers and the public in the work of the organisation. We consider that patient and public involvement is the responsibilityof every individual working for our Trust. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback. You will be expectedto support the Trust with this through your working practice.Serious Incidents All staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safeguard patients, visitors and staff, inaccordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy. Childrens RightsThe post holder will always endeavour to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation.As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.Information Governance You must maintain a Trust email account. All staff must complete annual information governance training. which can be completed on-line. For further details, go to the Information Governanceintranet site: http://orh.oxnet.nhs.uk/InformationGovernance/Pages/Default.aspx GeneralThe post-holder will assume a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge andthe proper functioning of his/her department.
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Palliative Care Nursing Assistant
NHS Jobs - Preston
from £25,818 a year
PermanentFull time
Palliative Care Nursing Assistant Job description Department: Care Directorate Location: St Catherines Hospice Responsible to: Sister / Charge Nurse Salary: £25,818 per annum Please note: As we are currently consulting on future ways of working, some role details may be subject to change following the consultation process. Job Summary As the Care Directorate provides 24/7 services across the Inpatient Unit and community services, a flexible approach is essential. The post holder will support Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate and individualised holistic care to adults with life-limiting conditions and those close to them. Working within agreed competence, hospice policies and delegated care plans, the Nursing Assistant will help patients with activities of daily living, contribute to care planning and documentation, and support comfort, dignity and choice throughout illness, dying and care after death. The post holder will model the Hospices values and contribute to learning, supervision and service improvement appropriate to the role within one of the few University Hospices in the country. Role boundary and accountability Work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and within agreed competence, hospice policies, procedures and delegated care plans. Do not undertake assessment, clinical decision-making or tasks requiring registered professional accountability unless specifically trained, assessed as competent and delegated appropriately. Promptly report changes in a patients condition, concerns, incidents, errors or matters beyond the roles competence to the registered nurse. Maintain responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the care and records personally completed. Seek advice whenever instructions, priorities or a patients needs are unclear. Main Duties and responsibilities 1. Clinical Care Provide compassionate, holistic care to patients and support those close to them, including assistance with physical, emotional and psychological needs. Support patients with activities of daily living, personal care, nutrition, hydration, mobility, continence, comfort and rest in accordance with the care plan. Contribute observations and relevant information to the registered nurse to support assessment, care planning and review. Recognise and promptly report changes in a patients condition, behaviour, comfort or wellbeing. Provide care to dying patients and support care after death with dignity, sensitivity and respect. Move and handle patients safely using current techniques, equipment and individual handling plans. Undertake delegated clinical care and observations only where trained, assessed as competent and appropriately supervised. Undertake the technical check of medication under the supervision of a registered nurse where trained, competent and authorised under hospice procedure. Support infection prevention and control through effective hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and cleaning practices. Maintain patients privacy, dignity, choice, comfort and independence at all times. 2. Working as Part of the Care Team Work collaboratively with registered nurses, Nurse Associates, doctors, allied health professionals, volunteers and other colleagues. Follow delegated priorities and communicate clearly about progress, unfinished care and emerging concerns. Contribute relevant information during handovers, multidisciplinary discussions and care reviews. Support a calm, safe and welcoming care environment and help maintain appropriate equipment and general stock. Assist with admissions, transfers, discharge preparations and care after death as directed. Use resources responsibly and report shortages, faults or hazards promptly. Work flexibly across clinical services and shifts in response to patient need and service requirements. 3. Communication and Record Keeping Communicate respectfully, sensitively and clearly with patients, families, carers and colleagues. Adapt communication to individual needs and seek support where there are sensory, cognitive, speech, cultural or language barriers. Listen to and acknowledge concerns, passing clinical questions, complaints or sensitive matters promptly to the registered nurse. Accurately complete electronic and written records of the care, observations and information personally provided. Maintain confidentiality and share information only with authorised people for legitimate care purposes. Support effective handovers by reporting relevant, factual and timely information. 4. Safety, Quality and Governance Work in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, protocols, the behavioural framework and agreed standards of care. Promptly report incidents, adverse events, accidents, near misses, errors, safeguarding concerns and hazards. Take immediate action within competence to maintain safety and seek support from the registered nurse. Follow infection prevention, medicines safety, moving and handling, health and safety and information governance requirements. Participate openly in reviews, reflection, learning and improvement following incidents or feedback. Contribute to audits, quality improvement and safer care activities appropriate to the role. Keep mandatory training and role-specific competencies up to date. 5. Learning and Development Complete the Care Certificate where not already achieved and maintain the knowledge and competence required for the role. Attend induction, mandatory training, supervision and other learning identified for the role. Actively participate in appraisal and the annual personal development plan. Reflect on experience, feedback and incidents and apply learning to practice. Ask for guidance and additional training before undertaking unfamiliar tasks. Contribute appropriately to the learning of colleagues, volunteers and students by demonstrating good practice within own competence. Support the Hospices teaching, service improvement and research activity where appropriate to the role. 6. Values and Professional Behaviours Demonstrate care, compassion, commitment and integrity in actions and behaviours. Treat patients, families, carers, colleagues and volunteers with dignity, courtesy and respect. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and individual choice in care delivery and team working. Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and a reliable standard of conduct. Be caring, empathic, approachable and willing to work as part of a team. Work flexibly and proactively in response to patient and service needs. Maintain resilience and seek appropriate support when affected by the emotional demands of palliative care.
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Clinical Support Worker - Chester
NHS Jobs - Chester
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
PermanentFull time
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
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Consultant Anaesthetist
NHS Jobs - Stanmore
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
PermanentFull time
The postholder will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of anaesthesia and will undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to providing anaesthesia services. The postholder will be expected to be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the anaesthetic department meetings, MDT and regular morning meetings. They will be expected to take an active and engaged role in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated by agreement across the department, including cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences as appropriate. The successful applicant will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit. The postholder will be expected to engage in continuing professional development. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer prior to the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan shall be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. It shall also include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfill the job plan and the objectives.
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