Total 33 health beauty fitness job vacancies in kings lynn pe30 4et

• You will design, develop, implement, and maintain complex dosimetry processing instrumentation and associated software and procedures for various types of routine and unusual dosimetry occurrences.
• You will provide direction, oversight, troubleshooting, and technical assistance for all instrumentation use and problem resolution.
• You will maintain complex analysis instrumentation, associated software and procedures for various types of routine and unusual radioactivity analyses.
• You will investigate, resolve, document, and review circumstances surrounding unusual health physics occurrences.
• You will conduct research projects and submit official correspondence with recommendations to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on important health physics topics.
• You will collect routine and special environmental samples, analyze the data, review for trends, and develop reports for NAVSEA, BUMED, State and Federal requirements.
• You will compile and examine analysis data to determine trends and demonstrate equipment performance consistency.
• You will perform complex functions and calculations to determine the actual or anticipate consequences of radiological emergencies and determine the appropriate action to minimize the magnitude; counsel personnel on health risks involved.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)

Positions are being recruited in both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks including positions in the Lodgepole, Grant Grove and Cedar Grove Subdistricts.

EMTs will be assigned ambulance duty, responding as the initial provider for most EMS calls. EMTs will request assistance from other trained personnel as necessary. The park employs approximately 25 permanent rangers who have certifications ranging from EMT to Paramedic. The parks respond to roughly 350 calls annually ranging from first aid to advanced life support. EMTs respond to roughly ten fatal incidents each year. EMTs will conduct appropriate patient assessment, make a transport decision, and work within established NPS Protocols under medical control. EMTs will make base hospital contact via phone and radio patch. Patient care will be documented appropriately in the field to allow for electronic reporting after the call. EMTs will keep supplies stocked and notify their supervisor when supplies need to be ordered. Ambulances will be cleaned and organized for effective response. Equipment will be decontaminated and cleaned after every call. EMTs will plan, prepare for, and execute EMS training for local responders. EMTs may conduct other emergency services operations with appropriate certifications including Search and Rescue, structural and wildland fire, extrication, and visitor services. The parks respond to roughly 150 SAR incidents a year, with a handful of them requiring technical rescue. EMTs will be responsible to respond as directed to manage foot and vehicle traffic in congested areas. EMTs may be assigned project work during slow periods or intermittent down time.

Housing: Available rental housing units may include tent cabins, mobile homes, apartments, or traditional houses and housing/rooms will likely be shared with other employees, interns, volunteers, etc. Units may be rustic, located in wilderness areas, with few if any modern conveniences. Pets (other than service pets) and overnight guests are not allowed; units are to house assigned employees only.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. They are the highest, most rugged reaches of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (including Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet elevation) and feature the world's largest trees - Giant Sequoias. Sequoia National Park is the nation's second oldest national park (established September 25, 1890) and encompasses 404,863 acres. Kings Canyon was established on March 4, 1940, and encompasses 458,847 acres. Both parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/workwithus.htm.

Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially during summer months - generally May to October. High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant here. In summer months, concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information: http://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/airqualityinfo.htm.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Starting at $19.02 Per Hour (GS 5)

• May assist veterinarian to prepare for and during surgical procedures, to include preparing surgery packs, scalpel blades, and suture material, monitoring a patient using an anesthetic machine.
• May serve as scrubbed surgical assistant. Continuously informs medical staff of the changes in general condition of patient during surgical procedures.
• Prepares and administers vaccinations, oral and topical medications to patient as prescribed by the veterinarian. Prepares and dispenses prescription medication according to veterinarian instructions.
• Applies knowledge of common topics to assist clients in solving common husbandry problems.
• Applies knowledge of preventive care, disease prevention, lifestyle risks, and veterinary care to provide individualized wellness counseling to clients.

Starting at $15.10 Per Hour (NF 2-3)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, hard-working nurse to join us in the West Community Learning Disability Team. This is for one band 5, full time,substantive post for a registered nurse. We welcome applications from Registered Learning Disability Nurses, Mental Health Nurses and General Nurses.

The post will be based within the West Community Learning Disability Team at Park View Resource Centre in King's Lynn.

Successful candidates will be offered a range of continuing professional development opportunities, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives to develop and consolidate their skills.
• The role will be a hybrid of working at the team base, home and community visits.
• Flexible working options can be considered including rotation if preferred.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide health assessment and therapeutic intervention for a defined caseload of adults with learning disabilities who have additional identified complex health needs. You will work in a person-centred way in collaboration with the individual, relevant health and social care professionals and, where appropriate, with their circle of support. You will actively work to promote and facilitate the principles of rights, independence, choice and inclusion.

The post holder will have responsibility for
• The development of a therapeutic relationship to work in partnership with people who have a learning disability, carers, professionals and other agencies.
• The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation / review of episodes of care
• A defined caseload of patients and undertaking named nurse role as appropriate.
• Supporting health facilitation, health promotion and use of health action plans



Your role in NCH&C will sit within the integrated Health and Social care Learning Disability Community Team in order to promote clear clinical pathways that are based on best practice and that are delivered in line with both local and national policy.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the Country to be awarded the title.

If you are aged 16-30 and not currently in education, employment or training, our colleagues at the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (supported by the Princes Trust) can provide application and interview coaching. To request this support, please contact nwicb.careers@nhs.net

Clinical / Professional

1. To identify the health needs of people with a learning disability referred to the service.



2. To hold an autonomous caseload using specialist clinical skills and knowledge in areas such as behaviours that challenge,epilepsy,sexual health and wellbeing,end of life,transition,dementia and complex health needs.



3. To provide/contribute to specialist person-centred nursing assessments, formulation and care planning to deliver responsive, safe and effective care.



4. To utilise a range of specialist assessment tools to inform appropriate intervention plans within an individual’s episode of care



5. To facilitate and empower people with a learning disability to access other healthcare settings. This may include use of reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act (2010).



6. To work with in collaboration with stakeholders within the Integrated Care System to improve delivery and access to health care for people with a learning disability.



7. To support people with a learning disability within a range of settings to take control of their own health, through close partnership working and health education. This may include creating or updating health passports and attendance at annual LD Health checks.



8. As part of the NMC revalidation process, to ensure that skills and knowledge are kept up to date in order to provide expert advice and guidance relating to the needs of people with learning disabilities.



9. To undertake assessment of risk and facilitate effective risk management strategies.



10. To work with the rest of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to an individual’s assessments and care plans.



11. Where additional health and social care needs have been identified as part of the nursing assessment, to complete timely and appropriate referrals to the relevant specialists/services.



12. To support parents who have a learning disability in line with all relevant guidance and legislation (such as attendance at child protection meetings).



13. To follow the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) when assessing capacity to gain valid informed consent. Where people lack the capacity to consent to treatment, to work within a legal framework.



14. As part of the MDT, to take responsibility in supporting the organisation, chairing and minuting of meetings relating to a person’s care and support.



Professional

15. In line with the NMC code, to maintain accountability and responsibility for the delivery of a safe and efficient service.



16. To regularly attend nurses meetings relating to referrals, waiting times and the development of clinical practice.



17. Provide regular clinical supervision and mentoring, with support as required, to junior nursing staff and students.



18. To participate in service-wide clinical effectiveness and governance conversations, research and development, and audit activities as required bythe Health Team Manager and/or Lead Nurse.



19. To inform the Health Team Manager of any changes to service delivery, priorities and needs that may require a review of existing practices.



20. To assist in keeping assessment, treatment and information materials and equipment up-to-date, of sufficient supplies and in safe working order. To inform the Health Team Manager when replacements are required.



21. To actively participate in the development and review of clinical standards, policies and procedures.



22. In line with the NMC and Trust medicines management policies, as a community nurse,to administer prescribed medication as indicated and to monitor its efficacy and any potential side effects. To maintain safe custody of medication whilst in the community



23. To ensure that up to date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with the NMC and NCHC/NCC record keeping standards, and that these are reviewed regularly as part of clinical supervision sessions.





Management and Leadership

24. Torepresent the nursing team at appropriate meetings as requested, with support as required.



25. To uphold the organisation’s value, vision and behaviours when representing the Community LD Service in all settings.







Communication

26. To promote, establish and maintain effective communication with people who have a range of communication difficulties, using alternative forms of communication where required.



27. To establish good communication networks with people who use the service, carers and other health workers and agencies.



28. To develop accessible information specific to an individual’s needs, using recommendations from a Speech and Language Therapist.



29. To promote positive, professional relationships with team colleagues in order to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.



30. To be able to communicate effectively using a number of mediums, including electronically, and possess the digital skills required to provide high quality reports. To be competent in the use of presentation packages such as PowerPoint.



31. To have awareness and sensitivity when communicating sensitive information with people and their family/carers.


This advert closes on Monday 30 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Major Duties:
The incumbent is responsible for the operation and supervision of the carpenter shop, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of infrastructure systems which serve the entire Medical Center and SCBOC. Infrastructure systems includes, but is not limited to carpentry, locks, door's hardware, fire and smoke barrier doors, windows, masonry, walls, flooring, ceiling, roofs, light pulps, light switches, light outlets, and cove base. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and managing in house construction projects. Oversee maintenance, repair and installations of carpentry millwork, suspended ceiling systems, masonry walls, sheet rock walls, cover base, doors, windows, locks, doors hardware, locking mechanisms, tile flooring, ceramic flooring, carpeting, fire proffering, stairs, concrete work, taping, compounding, and roofing systems. In addition, the Carpenter Supervisor is administratively responsible for all aspects of the Carpentry/Masonry/Locksmith Unit, including employee performance, training, and work assignments, adverse actions, awards and other personnel issues associated at the first level of supervision.

Planning

• Plans the use of workers, equipment, facilities, material and tools on a day-to-day or project-by-produce basis.
• Adheres to work priorities, project schedules, resources, and detailed work plans established by higher level supervisors.
• Follows customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments.
• Tracks and reports progress on work assignments and request authority to adjust worker assignments and to use overtime, equipment and materials to meet schedules.

Work Direction

• Assigns work to individuals and provide technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes.
• Observes work in progress to anticipate and resolves problems, reassign personnel within group supervised, and coordinates work among workers and other supervisors to maintain work progress to meet schedules.

Administration

• Supports and explain management programs to their subordinates.
• Recommends performance ratings, training, disciplinary actions, changes in performance standards, and the most suitable applicants for vacancies.
• Assures safety and housekeeping practices are observed.
• Maintains work reports and records and assist supervisors in planning overall leave schedules.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Carpentry Supervisor/PD21M20O
Physical Requirements:
Works under many and varied types of conditions , inside and outside, in cold and hot areas, in poorly ventilated areas, in dusty and greasy areas, on ladders, platforms and catwalks. Will work in contagious disease areas etc.

Considerable walking, stopping, bending, crawling, standing and climbing is required in performance of duties. Incumbent is to lift/carry moderately heavy loads of 40-80 pounds. Incumbent works from ladders, scaffolds, staging, roofs/parapets, as well as working in confined spaces.

Starting at $42.28 Per Hour (WS 9)

Nature of Supervisory Responsibility:

Incumbent is the foreman of the Plumbing Shop, which consists of pipefitting, and plumbing staff. The plumbing Shop is part of the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service. Incumbent reports directly to the Maintenance and Repair Section Chief and has the Assistant Chief as second level supervisor. He/she has the responsibility for effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all gas systems and equipment, such as steam heating, steam generation, and vacuum systems, radiators, and circulation pumps, sewerage system, all pressure steam systems and associated parts, hot water generators, sterilizers, heating systems, fire suppression systems, pneumatic tube system, natural gas, medical gases and non-medical equipment. S/He must be able to lay out and install various kinds of piping, risers, and flexible branches at the proper level and incline; determine the placement and elevation and install steam generators, vacuum and condensate pumps, and radiators; and replace heat exchangers, flash and expansion tanks, and automatic and manual control valves. The installation, maintenance, and repair of all aforementioned equipment falls within their purview.

Responsible for independently diagnosing, planning, and completing projects or work orders involving major systems in the entirety. He/she must show proficiency with the work order system and report on metrics such as preventive maintenance completion, corrective maintenance turnaround time, and adherence to documentation of services standards.

Planning:
Incumbent is responsible to coordinate work with all care/service/departments in the Medical Center and outside service vendors, contractors, and other service companies/agencies. Advance planning to eliminate unnecessary loss of service to patient areas; this would curtail patient care of result in serious discomfort to the entire Medical Center/CLC.
Work Direction:
During times of heavy workload or special projects, incumbent is required to coordinate and work with carpenters, painters, AC mechanics, electronic mechanics, maintenance mechanics, etc. Incumbent may be required to assist these employees in their trades.
Administration:
The incumbent of this position supports and explains management programs, recommends performance ratings, training, and changes in performance standards. The incumbent will advise and counsel workers on new work techniques appropriate for their specific trade, advise and counsel workers, investigate grievances and complaints and informally resolve.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent is the first level supervisor in charge of all work performed by the pipefitting/plumbing shop. At a full complement, the incumbent will supervise Pipefitters and Plumbers at the assigned duty station in the NYH facilities indoor and outdoor.
The incumbent directly supervises the following levels of work:
- Plumbers WG-09 - 4+ positions
- Pipefitters WG-10 - 6+ positions




Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Supervisor/PD49178A
Physical Requirements:
Incumbent uses dollies to move heavy objects, however, may lift and carry heavy objects (up to 100 pounds). Required to work from scaffolds and ladders requiring stretching or working in cramped or awkward positions, work on roofs, parapets, and in confined areas. Must be capable of working out problems safely when moving material to and from job sites using his initiative to expedite the work. Considerable standing, stooping, and bending. The incumbent must be in good physical condition, capable of responding to emergency situations. Must be capable of accessing all equipment locations in the Medical Center and controls as needed, and be able to do any necessary bending, lifting, walking, climbing and other strenuous physical movements required by an AC mechanic, plumber, pipefitter, maintenance worker, and locksmith. The campus layout of this Medical Center requires walking considerable distances due to the proximity of buildings.

Incumbent is required to work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in areas subject to extreme heat or cold. Will be exposed to dust, dirt and chips generated by working with the required masonry materials. A portion of the supervisor's work is performed in an office environment, however, when required to operate and/or perform repairs, the incumbent must be alert to the life-threating hazards of handling high pressure steam, improper sanitation by waste removal, use of highly combustible or explosive materials and gases, working in high temperature confined areas and the use of highly toxic agents. The incumbent may be exposed to dust, dirt, soot and noise in the performance of duties. Properly utilizes all issued PPE, includes uniform, safety shoes, goggles/eye protection respirator/dust mask goggles when required

Starting at $43.62 Per Hour (WS 10)

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating the work of subordinate staff.
• Resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met.
• Evaluating new products, equipment, and systems to make recommendations for improved operations.
• Identifying educational or training needs.
• Making final decisions on hiring selections.
• Evaluating performance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary.
• Administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the subordinate lead, and MSA's activities.
• Responsible for extracting and analyzing data to provide reports to senior management in support of tracking measures.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm EST
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Functional Statement #: 24328-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Starting at $63,782 Per Year (GS 8)

The position serves as a Project Engineer at an assigned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. This position performs project planning, produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for Minor Construction Projects, Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Projects, Station Level Projects, and Leases, including all areas and aspects (architectural, electrical, life safety, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.) at an assigned medical center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)'s. Primary duty station is Brooklyn campus. Secondary duty station is St. Albans.

A. Performs Healthcare Planning/Design Management
The position determines the requirements for healthcare projects in relation to the needs of the Healthcare System, inclusive of the parent site, as well as off-site locations under the auspice of the Healthcare System, whether VA owned or leased. Project needs are determined for the organization down to the department level based on a broad array of guidelines, standards, regulatory requirements and mission priorities. The position evaluates how to accomplish the requirements of the project and determines the associated risks necessary to complete the construction within the healthcare facility and identify ways to mitigate project risk.

The position provides a broad review of all disciplines of Engineering when applied to a healthcare environment to support construction document reviews and preparation.

The position is a member as assigned to certain key committees including A/E Selection Committee, Construction Technical Evaluation Committee, and various Design Teams including construction projects where the incumbent acts as a project lead and may chair the committees.

B. Manages Healthcare Design and Construction Administration
The position uses independent seasoned engineering judgment in evaluating and performing scheduling and layout of operations, inspection, and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction.

The position provides technical troubleshooting techniques to evaluate and provide in-depth forensic data to why specialized medical systems, utility and/or components of the facility have failed.

C. Performs Healthcare Construction Management and Post Project Activities
The position provides direction and guidance to the contractor for construction within the facility. Provides approvals on means and methods performance of work and how it is conducted within a medical environment to ensure impacts of the construction does not impact patient care operation or provides a risk to patients or staff.

Explores background information (literature, reports, and discussions with others having specialized knowledge of the issue) including code reference checks (National Fire Protection Act, International Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act), and multiple other related jurisdictional codes.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 25702F

Starting at $126,922 Per Year (GS 12)

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
• Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques.
• Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance.
• Resolves informal complaints and grievances.
• Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
• Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters.
• Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.
• Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests.
• Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations and with VHA Scheduling Directives 1230, 1231, 1232
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Receives and relays incoming and outgoing telephone and intercom messages.
• Receives and responds to unclear inquiries from patients concerning a variety of medical, personnel, and administrative matters.
• Receives and directs patients and visitors, answers routine inquiries and obtains necessary record information prior to patient's visit.
• Makes patient appointments and/or makes or assists in making the determination as to the patient's eligibility for benefits.
• Receives, schedules, and routes patients applying for care.
• Receives new and recurring applications for care.
• Procures data from official records, verifies information contained in the application.
• Enters no-show information for patients who fail to report for scheduled appointments, rescheduling patients as directed by the physician.
• Determines the nature of the patient's medical care needs, questions, or complaints and answers questions, provides information, gives guidance, and initiates action as appropriate.
• Maintains contact with medical and clerical staff in various clinics and wards to resolve delays and misunderstandings in the medical administrative aspect of providing medical care.
• Responds to technical questions regarding patient rights and responsibilities and medical eligibility for care.
• Serves as key member of the patient care team providing crucial administrative advice and guidance.

Work Schedule: 8:00a-4:30p Monday-Friday
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 24328-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Starting at $63,782 Per Year (GS 8)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides emergency communications services
• Handles a wide variety of calls-local, routine, long distance and international and assists in the placing of them
• Compiles and prepares reports relating to events occurring in the operation of the Police Operations Room for coordination of emergency situations
• Provides patient information, using the computer for location and condition of patients
• Updates patient locator from the daily "Gaines and Loss" sheet
• Conducts hourly radio station identification code checks and radio checks every 30 minutes with uniformed police officers
• Takes emergency and non-emergency police complaints over the phone and dispatches police units to the appropriate locations
• Insures radio and tape machines are in working order and tapes are changed, stored and safeguarded according to policy
• Testifies in criminal court as a witness in cases where they observed the criminal activity
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: The switchboard operates 24/7. Tours will vary and will be discussed with hiring manager.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Starting at $46,494 Per Year (GS 5)

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operates a multi-trunk console located within telecommunications section of the Police Service
• Handles a wide variety of calls - local, long distance, overseas, and facility emergency calls
• Disperses callers rapidly and professionally to proper party or service within Medical Center - all callers must be treated courteously and assisted in a timely manner
• Responsible for the monitoring, testing, and recording the results of varying alarms and systems
• Responsible for the proficient operation of several complex computerized functions which include, multi-channel radio systems, closed circuit television system, and fire alarm system
• Handles incoming calls approximately 50% of the time, identifying location of clinics, units, and staff members
• Monitors a complex security closed circuit camera system that focuses on numerous locations
• Performs other related duties, including clerical, as assigned

Work Schedule: The switchboard operates 24/7. Tours will vary, and will be discussed with hiring manager.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Telecommunications Tech/PD01195A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Starting at $46,494 Per Year (GS 5)

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:

The Deputy Chief of Quality Management (QM) is a member of the executive administrative team and reports to the Director. The incumbent will work closely with the Chief of QM for ongoing oversight of all aspects of the healthcare system to ensure quality and minimize risk, and guides the organization through frequent interactions with other service chiefs.

The Nurse IV Deputy Chief of Quality Management (QM) functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability. Demonstrates performance that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. The Deputy Chief of Quality Management (QM) executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare mission.

The Deputy Chief of QM is a self-directed nursing professional who supervises QM staff, assesses plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the quality and safety of the delivery of care for the organization. Assumes a leadership role in facilitating regulatory compliance for internal and external oversight bodies (i.e., The Joint Commission (TJC), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directives and Handbooks, etc.), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Medical Inspector (OMI), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and VHA performance measures, supporting performance improvement work, and supporting and guiding the work of committees.

The Deputy Chief of QM ensures that services have systems and processes in place to provide safe, quality care that is consistent with external benchmarks. Leads performance improvement initiatives by identifying quality metrics, trending data, maintaining the quality metric dashboard, and acts as a subject matter expert in data analysis and data display. Consults and acts as a resource to leadership and staff in standards interpretation implementation, patient safety, infection control, risk management, and re-design of processes and structures to improve care outcomes. Develops and implements policy and procedures, collaborates with service departments, and works toward meeting the strategic plan of the organization.

The Deputy Chief of QM oversees monitoring of corrective actions from survey findings and assists services who are performance outliers. Provides oversight for programs such as the Joint Patient Safety Reporting (JPSR), Tort Claims, and Peer Review. Responsible for completing clinical quality reviews, clinical data analysis, and identifying opportunities for improvement. This includes providing clinical and administrative recommendations relative to all Strategic Analytic Improvement Learning (SAIL) outcomes, External Peer Review Program (EPRP) metrics, and driving improvement initiatives within the medical center.

The Deputy Chief of QM collaborates with the Survey Coordinator for the coordination of accreditation readiness activities focused on standards compliance, education of staff on standards, VHA requirements, and customer satisfaction for internal and external stakeholders. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Leads QM staff through performance evaluations, provide guidance and support on culture changes, and change management projects.

The Deputy Chief of QM supports all QM work to include but not limited to Accreditation, System Redesign, Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, Risk Management, High Reliability Organization (HRO), Just Culture, and evidence-based practices.

Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience in QM department and knowledge of VHA performance measures.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Full-Time
Department/Unit: Quality and Patient Safety
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $141,014 Per Year (VN 4)

Staff psychologists at this level diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. They practice under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist. They are assigned to any VHA program and setting, including inpatient or outpatient Medicine, Surgery, Mental Health, Primary Care, Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Oncology, Geriatrics, Home Based Primary Care, Vet Centers, and the VHA National Center for Organizational Development. GS-11 psychologists serve as members of a patient treatment unit where they perform psychological diagnosis and treatment; and participate in staff discussions of patient diagnosis, treatment, and progress.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients, including selection, administration, and interpretation of psychological assessment instruments in accord with presenting clinical concerns.
2. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others.
3. Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
4. Provides consultation and education as requested to allied health providers.
5. Provides program evaluation and development consultation as requested to Behavioral Health managers.
6. Provides video care to ensure COVID 19 Safety protocols that VA Safety Guidelines Instruct.

Administrative responsibilities:

1. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces, as endorsed by supervisors.
2. Participates in Psychology privileging, educational and peer review activities, in accord with Psychology and medical center policies.
3. Participates as a non-voting member of the medical staff, in accord with medical staff by-laws.
4. Participates in support of Mental Health and Psychology administrative and performance improvement activities, e.g., by taking on assigned projects and serving on committees.
5. Completes required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner and in accord with governing regulations.
6. If involved in supervision of Psychology trainees, participates in and supports administrative management of the Psychology Training Program.

Teaching and Training:

1. May supervise psychology predoctoral interns, practicum students, and/or post-doctoral fellows in accordance with training program policies and accrediting agency requirements.
2. Provides staff and student didactic training and consultation as requested in content areas of scholarly and/or clinical expertise.
3. May supervise or train allied health providers in accord with facility and regulatory standards regarding such training.
4. Participates fully in educational development through staff and section meetings.
5. Assumes responsibility for professional development by attending relevant training and regularly reviewing the literature to improve clinical competencies.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Research:

1. May participate in clinical or basic science research with endorsement of managers.

Miscellaneous

1. Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 AM
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 21L47-A

Starting at $85,236 Per Year (GS 11-13)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an administrator to be part of the Learning Disability Intensive Support Service. The advertised location of the post is Park View Resource Centre in King's Lynn, but this can be flexible and the successful applicant could be based with one of the Community Learning Disability Teams in Norfolk.

The Intensive Support Team works with individuals who have a learning disability, with additional and complex needs who may require a crisis intervention and intensive support to prevent placement breakdown, an admission to hospital or to support discharge following a hospital stay.

The successful applicant will support the delivery of the Service across Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust and Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide comprehensive and pro-active secretarial and administrative support ensuring that all administrative processes and tasks are undertaken efficiently, effectively and to a high standard. Contributing to the smooth running of the Intensive Support Service.

You will be based within a passionate, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team .

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person with experience in administrative processes, to contribute to the smooth running of the Service across two organisations.

You will have excellent communication skills, positive attitude, flexibility to meet the needs of the role, time management, demonstrate excellent keyboard skills using a range of software programmes and experience receiving telephone calls.

You will demonstrate an aptitude for professional development, commitment to excellent customer service and be prepared to work in a person-centered way and embrace the team's practice of multi-disciplinary working.
1. To carry out and prioritise a variety of administrative and clerical duties and undertake other general office duties (prioritising and generate own workload).
2. Using a range of software programmes and typing to produce, maintain and distribute documents, including reports, spreadsheets, databases and presentations, which may include regularly dealing with matters of a complex and/or distressing nature.
3. Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.
4. Photocopying, scanning, emailing, faxing, distributing, filing and organising
5. letters, reports and other documents.
6. Setting up and maintaining comprehensive, confidential records and filing systems, ensuring that all records are kept up-to-date and filing is carried out in a timely manner.
7. Opening, date-stamping, sorting and distributing incoming mail, relating it to previous correspondence as appropriate and ensuring that outgoing post is sent in a timely manner.
8. Researching appropriate websites, downloading and circulating documents, as requested.
9. Where required supervise specific staff on a daily basis.
10. Identify and report areas within working processes and procedures that could improve service delivery
11. Monitor referrals received, process external and internal referrals for MDT meetings and complete referral administration on the patient records system in accord with MDT referral decisions.
12. Monitor the waiting list and alert the team to any approaching 18 weeks.
13. To maintain schedules and diaries, organise and service meetings, which may involve travel to and from other venues. This will include resolving appointment conflicts, ensuring notes are ready for clinics, issuing meeting invitations, formulating agendas, distributing papers, making room bookings, arranging meeting room layout, equipment, hospitality, greeting visitors and taking formal minutes or notes of meetings. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals.
14. To undertake receptionist/telephonist duties, receiving and processing telephone calls, including referrals, which may be urgent, liaising with health professionals to correctly process referrals.
15. To communicate with patients and clients at an appropriate level providing clear information and guidance and dealing with patient's fears and lack of understanding, exercising tact and judgement in dealing with and resolving routine enquiries, taking accurate messages and ensuring these are passed to the relevant person in a timely manner.
16. To be responsible for the efficient use of office equipment and supplies, monitoring and maintaining stock levels, requisitioning/authorising and receipting goods and services on the NHS procurement system PowerGate and carrying out research into goods and services as directed.
17. Inputting onto various databases and systems, e.g. Liquid Logic and designated spreadsheets, within the required timescales and deadlines.
18. To report maintenance, cleaning, health and safety and other site issues in line with current procedures keeping the line manager/site manager informed at all times.
19. In conjunction with colleagues to be responsible for ensuring that petty cash, monies or valuables are accurately recorded and banked promptly and that a regular audit is carried out to ensure compliance with procedures and financial standing orders.
20. To implement policies for own work area and propose changes as necessary and demonstrating required duties to new starters. To monitor and report sickness absence and annual leave.
21. To receive controlled items including (but not exclusively), prescription pads and drugs, in accordance with Trust Protocol Guidelines, ensuring secure storage and distribution to the relevant disciplines.
22. Provide cover in other departments, as directed by the Clinical Lead or Team Manager. This may require traveling to other sites.
23. It is the post Holder's responsibility to ensure that they have undertaken all mandatory training, in line with Trust policies and procedures.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

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For further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description.