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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant on The Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU)!

SEU is an emergency surgical department based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. We care for a wide variety of patients which will provide you with the opportunity to build a range of skills and knowledge upon which to construct your health career.

We are a diverse and motivated team seeking enthusiastic personalities and motivated new colleagues. You will be working alongside our Registered Nurses, which gives you the opportunity to learn and understand different roles and duties within our multidisciplinary team. Our friendly team will support and help you to learn and adapt in your new ward environment.

Your main duties will include caring for surgical patients, helping them with their daily personal care needs, manual handling, and monitoring their clinical condition. Also you will have the opportunity to gain and acquire new learning opportunities to improve your knowledge and skills.

As a Senior Nursing Assistant, you will act as a role model to your junior colleagues.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.



As a member of the team be able to prioritise and contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment under the direction of a registered practitioner. As part of the wider team assist in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area/department. To maintain
the dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their right to confidentiality.


This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

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We are seeking an additional highly motivated and talented MR radiographerto join the imaging team at the Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR). We are looking for someone who will enjoy working in a cutting-edge clinical research environment performing advanced MRI research techniques (cardiac, liver and neuro), and actively participate for the clinical cardiac MR service as part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, radiographers, nurses and physicists. You will primarily assist in the provision of a safe, efficient, effective and flexible MR scanning service for the cardiovascular, liver and neuro-imaging research protocols within OCMR. You will be expected to deliver a high standard of imaging and patient care; assist in protocol development and set up (both hardware and software aspects) and help provide training and supervision of the imaging aspects of the unit. You will work with and be supported by the lead radiographer and the imaging team.

To work effectively as part of the MRI team, providing a comprehensive and diagnostic imaging service, carrying out specific responsibilities commensurate with the grade. To independently assess each patient and adapt techniques according to the needs of the patient. To contribute to the working environment in which patients can obtain optimum care. Receiving visitors/patients/volunteers to OCMR ensuring safety requirements are met. To be responsible in the use of expensive diagnostic imaging equipment to ensure that the patient, carers, relatives and operator remain safe from the physical hazards and those associated with a high field strength magnet.

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you want to work with a cutting-edge imaging technique in a world-class centre, providing specialised clinical diagnostic imaging?

The cardiology department at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford is one of the major providers of cardiac care within South East England. We are a busy, friendly department and are seeking a senior radiographer to support the clinical cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) service. We act as a reference centre for CMR, and provide regional cardiomyopathy, stress perfusion and congenital heart disease services. The post is based in the University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), and you will be an integral part of a dynamic team in this world renowned CMR centre, which provides a tertiary centre service for the John Radcliffe and many surrounding hospitals. There may an opportunity to support one of the many imaging research projects undertaken in the unit, and further study may also be possible.

You will be an experienced radiographer with previous experience of either magnetic resonance imaging or other cardiac imaging modality. Experience in CMR is desirable but not essential and training will be provided where necessary.

Informal visits to the unit are strongly encouraged.


• Provide a high quality MRI imaging service to OCMR for cardiovascular, liver and neuro-imaging research and support the clinical CMR service where appropriate.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all patients, research participants and normal volunteers undergoing imaging.
• Use OCMR's online booking system tomanage the schedule for the scanners.
• Implementing, in accordance with OCMR and OUH policies, effective safe working procedures that are reviewed on a periodic basis, and supporting the development of OCMR policies-and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Train new/existing staff using the facility regarding magnet safety and the emergency procedures within OCMR.
• Support OCMR staff in the maintenance and safe use of any ancillary equipment such as MRE, injectors, physiological monitoring, button response boxes used for fMRI and projectors.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

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Maternity cover required!

Please come and join our small, friendly team of biomedical scientists at the specialist bone and soft tissue histopathology department at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, which is a part of Cellular Pathology at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, histology experienced HCPC registered biomedical scientist with the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histopathology or demonstrable equivalent knowledge.

Whilst the core hours of the department are 08:00 - 17:00 , there are flexible working opportunities available.







As a specialist biomedical scientist involved in all aspects of the histopathology laboratory technical work as well as supervising and training staff, performing quality control, trouble shooting, and performing specialist techniques.





Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Scientific and Clinical Responsibilities
• Analyses potentially infectious samples using a range of highly specialised laboratory procedures, by either manual or automated techniques, to produce results of a quality consistent with excellent patient care. Undertakes these duties in all areas of the Department.
• Ensures efficient use and maintenance of resources, is aware of stock levels and rotation, storage conditions, batch numbers and expiry dates, thus ensuring the viability of the reagents and/or blood products used.
• Exercises own initiative and works in co-operation with other staff members to ensure that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Is fully conversant with departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensuring that personal performance complies with United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and other professional standards.
• Carries out troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on highly complex automated systems. Ensures appropriate records are kept and liaises with senior staff and service engineers where appropriate.
• Matches samples with request forms and inputs patient and test information into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy.
Analytical and Interpretative Responsibilities• Exercises individual skills through the observation and interpretation of clinical material or data, which may include therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Completes the work process by the verification and validation of results and report generation. This involves the interpretation of clinical data and requires in-depth theoretical knowledge.
• Recommends additional tests where appropriate to assist the requesting clinician in the diagnostic process.
Role Responsibilities• Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Health Professions Council and the Trust’s protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and maintenance of Registration status.
• Develops own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and performance.
• Complies with the requirements of internal and external/national quality assurance schemes.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the assessment, planning and prioritisation of tasks.
• Communicates effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives, external agencies, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the laboratory.
• Provides and receives complex scientific and clinical information to and from colleagues and service users. Is aware of barriers to understanding and is able to present information accordingly.
• Provides and receives sensitive information to and from patients and their representatives where empathic and re-assurance skills are required. May include notification of adverse events.
• Displays and maintains an appropriate level of IT skills.
Teaching, Training and Research Responsibilities• Participates in the supervision and training of Trainee BMSs, support staff and clinical staff where required.
Other Responsibilities• Demonstrates specialist skill and professional knowledge acquired through post -registration academic and scientific development.
• Demonstrates continuing ability to work individually and unsupervised to a level required in the provision of the out of hours service for lone working on “shift” or on call.
• Works to ensure that performance targets and sample turnaround timesare met by continually assessing quality and priority of work.
• Has awareness of the requirements of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety Policies, reporting problems, errors or breaches via the appropriate mechanisms.
• Assists in improving and developing departmental quality by challenging and questioning practice, contributing ideas as appropriate and participating in the change management process, in conjunction with senior staff.
• To attend regular appraisal in accordance with the Trust Policy.
• To maintain good work relations with all members of staff and to promote effective team working taking action when own or other’s behaviour undermines equality and diversity.
• To treat everyone associated with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with courtesy and respect.




This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Oct 2024

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The postholder will:

• work autonomously within agreed protocols to perform a range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide independent diagnostic reports.

• provide training and education to all members of the team.

• Participate in any future 7-day service, working across all OUH sites asrequired.




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• work autonomously within agreed protocols to perform a range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide independent diagnostic reports.

• provide training and education to all members of the team.

• Participate in any future 7-day service, working across all OUH sites asrequired.







The values and expected behaviours are:




• Compassion:Putting patients in the centre of what we do and recognisingdifferentneeds.

• Respect:Encouraging a spirit of support, integrity,respectandteamwork.

• Excellence:Taking pride in the quality of care provided for our patients andcustomers.

• Learning:Learning from successes andsetbacks.

• Delivery:Deliveringhigh standardsof health care for our patients andcustomers

• Improvement:Striving to improve through change andinnovation.




• To work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering a high-quality ultrasound service

• Tobe responsible forown workload and effective throughput of patients

• To prioritise requests using expert clinical knowledge so that patient appointments can be made withinan appropriate timescale, analyse clinicalinformationand make judgements on the appropriateness of the examination with relevant specialistadviceas necessary.

• Undertake a range of ultrasound examinations according to departmental protocols, adjusting technique as necessary according to patient condition.

• Ensure up to date expert knowledge of ultrasound equipment necessary for image optimisation.

• Offer expert opinion to clinicians toassistin patient management.

• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.

• Perform a highly skilled ultrasound examination usinga high levelof manual dexterity to produceaccuratediagnostic images for reporting.

• Formulate a report using evaluation skillsin order tocommunicate ultrasound findings to the referring clinician, which may include recommendation for further investigations.

• Be willing to embrace change and learn new techniques outside of current scope of practice that may berequiredfor future service developments afterappropriate training.

• Assistin the development of departmental policies and procedures.

• Have a working knowledge of the departmental Radiology Information System and Picture Archiving and Communications Systems and be able tomaintainpatient records.

• Establish andmaintaingood communicationwith all staffgroups andliaise with otherdepartmentsas necessary.

• To ensure the needs of patients are met and their privacy and dignity are respected while in the Imaging Department.

• Toparticipatein the departmental audit programme,initiatingnew audits whereappropriateand implementingchangeas necessary.

• To ensure adherence to the HCPC Code of Conduct.

• To recognise and respond sensitively,appropriatelyand professionally to individual patient, relative, carer and staff needs.


• To promote best clinical practice

• When necessary to use mechanical aids to lift and manoeuvre patientsin accordance withthe trust’s moving and handling policy

• To undertake procedures as part of research projects

• Attend any relevant training courses necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the role andmaintainpersonal development.

• Mentor andfacilitatetraining of medical and other health professionals asrequired.

• Cascade clinical knowledge andexpertiseto other sonographers through presentations and training sessions




This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

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Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner - Scrub (RGN / ODP) Oxford | Nursing | Bank Contract - ad hoc | Includes weekend work Up to £30 per hour depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Wherever you're currently working, Nuffield Health is where you'll excel. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we can offer you a unique opportunity to feel valued, free from constraints and able to grow your career, while you're helping us offer the highest standards of care. It starts here. It starts with you. As a Scrub Nurse or Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our Oxford Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC or HPC. You bring a passion for high standards, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience. You're a focused, flexible and motivated team worker. As a Scrub Nurse or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will: Work with some of the best in the field Enjoy a varied caseload Put your communication skills to work Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team Shape patient experiences that are always clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our diverse and well established B5 Occupational Therapy rotational programme. This is an ideal opportunity for those who are newly qualified, in the last 6 months of their Occupational Therapy studies or are an existing band 5 who is seeking to gain more experience in different specialities.

The rotational programme provides an opportunity to consolidate theory into practice and to develop core skills in a variety of clinical areas including - Older Adults and Frailty, Neuroscience, Surgery and speciality rotations including Oncology, Social Services and the Oxfordshire Wheelchair Service.

Each rotation is 6 months in duration and will be based across a variety of hospital and community settings. The successful candidate will work within our respected and integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams and will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.

The Therapy Service is committed to learning and development and supports regular supervision, peer support and protected CPD time. Newly qualified staff are enrolled onto the OUH Preceptorship Programme in their first year of employment and a yearly Values Based Appraisal encourages each individual to grow, learn and develop within their role.





Throughout each of the rotations, the post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues. Whilst demonstrating the ability to be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, they will also be expected to work autonomously and maintain accurate records in line with trust policy.

The post holder will be supported in maintaining and developing their own continued professional development to ensure that they not only progress in their role but that their interventions and assessments are underpinned by evidence and theoretical knowledge.

Along with a good understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, have a keen interest in participating in service development projects and show exemplary organisation and planning skills. There will be an expectation to be flexible in their approach and to support weekend work across a 7-day service.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Job Statement:

The rotational programme provides an opportunity to consolidate theory into practice and to develop core skills in a variety of clinical areas including - Older Adults and Frailty, Neuroscience, Surgery and speciality rotations including Oncology, Social Services and the Oxfordshire Wheelchair Service.

Each rotation is 6 months in duration and will be based across a variety of hospital and community settings.

The successful candidate will work within our respected and integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams and will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills. The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues.

The Therapy Service is committed to learning and development and supports regular supervision, peer support and protected CPD time. Newly qualified staff are enrolled onto the OUH Preceptorship Programme in their first year of employment and a yearly Values Based Appraisal encourages each individual to grow, learn and develop within their role.

Key Working relationships:

Integrated working is a key element to the Therapies Team at OUH and key relationships required for this role to be successful include:

· The Multidisciplinary team including Consultants and medical staff

· Community based agencies for onward referral

· Patients, carers, and relatives

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Communication

· Establishes and maintains effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex and potentially stressful topics in a range of situations.

· Obtains and presents complex information in an accessible manner where there are barriers to communication.

· To be able to motivate and persuade patients, carers and other staff through effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills.

· Records all necessary information in line with established standards and ensures practice of using the Data Protection Act in accordance with local policies and OT specifications.

· To participate in regular meetings and learning opportunities with other members of the therapies department and the wider MDT.

· To ensure appropriate liaison with other agencies throughout the patient care pathway, including post discharge.

· To educate others both formally and informally about OT and positively promote the service.

2. Clinical responsibilities

· To be responsible for managing a caseload of patients and provide timely assessment and treatment in line with current evidence and guidelines.

· To formulate goals/clinical objectives with patients/carers/relatives and other health professionals and continually re-assess patients to evaluate progress and alter treatment programmes accordingly.

· To use developed physical skills, including dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for therapy assessment and treatment techniques in all clinical settings.

· To carry out assessments and treatments involving moderate physical effort frequently throughout the day.

· Based on a sound understanding of the patient's needs and goals, use clinical reasoning to inform decision making at all stages of the OT process.

· To use concepts, theories, principles of OT, frames of reference and theoretical models to address a patient's problems and needs.

· To assess patients’ occupational performance including but not limited to the domains of self care, productivity and leisure incorporating assessment of physical, cognitive and affective areas.

· To formulate and implement treatment plans on an individual and group basis using evidence-based practice, incorporating current professional standards for OT.

· To select and implement appropriate standardised assessments and outcome measures relevant to the patient population.

· To identify need and carry out home assessments and access visits in accordance with local policy.

· To identify supervision needs and use clinical supervision appropriately, exploring own practice and maximising opportunities to develop knowledge base, skills and experience.

· To participate actively in the fieldwork education of OT students and work experience students.

· To participate actively in giving and receiving in-service training and development.

· To adhere to relevant national, local and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines regarding clinical and administrative practices including attendance at and contributing to therapies or team meetings.

· To justify rationale for provision or non-provision of adaptive equipment and provide advice/instructions to patients/carers on safe use, fitting and care of prescribed equipment.

· To ensure out of county patients are referred for the necessary OT follow up as required.

· To be competent in the use and application of specialised equipment and be responsible for its safe use with patients, undertaking relevant risk assessments.

· To maintain an up to date working knowledge of community services and how to access them to facilitate a timely, quality discharge.

· To be competent in non-traditional OT assessments such as functional mobility.

· To participate in data collection and audit for evaluation of clinical effectiveness.

· To be willing and able to work the hours required by the service this may include evenings (up until 8pm) and weekends within a 37.5hr a week shift pattern.

3. Planning and Organisational Skills

· To demonstrate flexible and effective time management skills to manage caseload and departmental duties appropriately and be able to respond to unpredictable workload and frequent interruptions.

· To assist senior therapists in delegating and organising the work of therapy assistants to meet demands of the service.

· To prepare for monthly supervision sessions and maintain an accurate record of all meetings and discussions.

· To identify areas for learning and development and have a proactive approach to planning training to meet these needs.

4. Service & Personal Development

· To develop knowledge and understanding of the research process.

· To contribute to evaluation of clinical effectiveness within the service and support Trust and departmental strategies regarding clinical governance issues.

· To contribute to research surveys, audits and evaluation activity or other projects · within the OT department, underpinned by appropriate methodology and documentation.

· To participate in staff appraisal and ensure that individual objectives reflect the department's/Trust's objectives.

· Identify own training needs and to attend courses, professional meetings, team meetings, in-service training and consulting with specialist therapists.

· To assist with inducting new starters to OT Department.

· Provide supervision to unqualified staff once appropriate experience and competencies obtained.

· To be able to manage a project on a small scale. · Maintains own and encourages others to maintain a reflective diary/log.

· Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and identifies requirements of self and others.

· Undertakes self directed study in relevant professional area to expand knowledge base.

· To be aware of and promote cross-site links by working with other therapists across the Trust and to support OT speciality groups.

· To contribute to the development of the OT service, including policies/protocols within the OUH NHS FT.

· To complete an evidence-based project on each rotation and present back to colleagues. 5. Information & Resource Management

· To be aware of and abide by the criteria for provision of equipment, including financial limits and referring onto other organisations, as necessary.

· To be competent using the online electronic system for ordering equipment for patients' discharge.

· To maintain patient records and statistics in line with Trust standards and the Data Protection Act.

· To maintain up-to-date records of all leave (annual, sick, professional, study) and to take responsibility for the reporting of absence in line with Trust policy.

· To use the Trust Intranet, EPR, email and data bases.

· To take responsibility for the maintenance of the department's equipment and information files.






This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

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We are looking for forward thinking positive and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team here at the Oxford Heart Centre on Cardiology ward.

Cardiology Ward is a 41 bedded unit incorporating 16 rapid assessment unit beds and 6 high dependency beds. We care for all kinds of cardiology patients with heart conditions but acute and chronic, and a large range of patients undergoing both day case and complex cardiac procedures.






As a Nursing Assistant on Cardiology ward you would work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care. You will be expected to fulfil essential care needs for patients, supporting the qualified nursing staff whilst working autonomously in your role.

If you would like to join us and think you fit the job description, our friendly team would love to welcome you.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

We are looking for forward thinking positive and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team here at the Oxford Heart Centre on Cardiology ward.

Cardiology Ward is a 41 bedded unit incorporating 16 rapid assessment unit beds and 6 high dependency beds. We care for all kinds of cardiology patients with heart conditions but acute and chronic, and a large range of patients undergoing both day case and complex cardiac procedures.




This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist in our Imaging Physics/Clinical Engineering groups. You will work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide comprehensive scientific support in the fields of supporting the use of ultrasound, artificial optical radiations and clinical engineering services to several Trusts.

A great opportunity has arisen in our Imaging Physics/Clinical Engineering groups, for an enthusiastic, motivated, clinical scientist holding HCPC registration and full driving licence. You will be working with a team supporting clinical services to deliver a wide range of NIR, US and Clinical Engineering services. The post holder will also have opportunity to support training and education of other staff groups within the Trust and in collaboration with the University of Oxford.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

This post is a joint role between Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection and the Clinical Engineering & Measurement groups. The post holder will work at a senior level providing non-ionising radiation advice, scientific and technical support to service users and to have collaborative responsibility for the improvement of the safety of medical devices across the
Trust. The role requires a high degree of organisational skills and a knowledge of working within a scientific environment, providing support for quality, radiation assurance, governance and incident management, within Imaging Physics and Clinical engineering.
This post also comes with management and business-related tasks to assist with the running of the departments and delivery of services to our customers.

A current driving license for manual cars is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role.


This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024

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We are advertising a Band 8A Senior Clinical Scientist post within our expanding team in the Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection group based within Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust providing services to Oxfordshire.The Group also works in collaboration with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, with a contract is in place to deliver Diagnostic Medical Physics services across the county of Somerset and to other service users outside Oxfordshire.

This role is a key part to help us to deliver this innovative collaboration.

The position is permanent and full-time (37.5 hours per week).

The role would suit an accredited Medical Physics Expert. We would strongly encourage development towards further Qualified Expert certification such as RPA and LPA as appropriate.

The successful candidate would work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide comprehensive scientific support in the fields of radiological imaging, supporting the use of artificial optical radiations and radiation protection services to several Trusts that include tertiary centres with large radiology and cardiology departments. The group is heavily involved in supporting academic teaching and professional training programmes and any successful candidate would be involved in this work.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

The main job role for this post is to:
Support the delivery of Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection services to satellite and partnership Trusts
Scientific support to ethics radiation risk assessments and management of ethics research applications.
Act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER2017
Delivery of teaching and training on both internal and external courses


This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist in our Imaging Physics team. You will work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide comprehensive scientific support in the fields of radiological imaging, supporting the use of artificial optical radiations and radiation protection services to several Trusts that include five large radiology departments, cardiology and theatres.

Please give us a call for an informal chat or email for more information.

A great opportunity has arisen in our Imaging Physics team, for an enthusiastic, motivated, clinical scientist holding HCPC registration and full driving licence. You will be working with a team supporting clinical services to deliver a wide range of x-ray diagnostic imaging modalities, artificial optical radiations modalities and radiation protection. The post holder will also have opportunity to support training and education of other staff groups within the Trust and in collaboration with the University of Oxford.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

The successful applicant will join our team of scientists and technologists. Work will include assisting in the provision of radiation protection and scientific support to diagnostic and interventional radiology departments and dental practitioners and also contributing to the teaching and training activities of the group. There will be opportunity to undertake work on research and development projects.

A current driving license for manual cars is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role.


This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024

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A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An excellent opportunity has arisen Imaging Physics and radiation protection Group. You will work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide comprehensive scientific support in the fields of radiological imaging, supporting the use of artificial optical radiations and radiation protection services to several Trusts.



The main job role for this post is to:
Support the delivery of Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection services to OUH and to satellite and partnership Trusts.
Act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER2017 with particular focus on complex radiological equipment, optimisation and patient dose management systems.
Act as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under IRR17
Delivery of teaching and training on both internal and external courses
Support the delivery of scientific computing to the group.
Scientific support to ethics radiation risk assessments and management of ethics research applications.
To be a standing member of the MPCE Scientific Computing Committee representing the Imaging Physics & Radiation Protection group.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

The successful applicant will join our team of scientists and technologists. You will work as a Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert in the field of diagnostic radiology. A significant component will be for supporting scientific computing aspects of the role, as well as opportunities to undertake work on education, research and development projects.

A current driving license for manual cars is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role.


This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024

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Chemotherapy Staff Nurse Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Oncology | Bank Contract | Part time | Up to £35.00 per hour, depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As a Chemotherapy Staff Nurse on our Oncology Unit at The Manor Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You also have post-registration experience. As a Chemotherapy Staff Nurse, you will: Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker. Administer chemotherapy treatments to patients according to prescribed protocols. Monitor and assess patients during and after chemotherapy sessions, ensuring their well-being. Collaborate with oncologists and healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Educate patients and their families on chemotherapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care measures. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans and progress notes. Provide emotional support to patients and families coping with the challenges of cancer treatment. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

We are looking for a pro-active, motivated individual who enjoys working in a challenging and busy environment within the Ophthalmology Directorate. The successful candidate will need to have experience of working in the NHS and Knowledge of the 18-week Pathway. Applicants should be well organised with excellent communicational skills and able to work well under pressure and be a key team player. The appointed candidate will be responsible for booking new patient appointments by priority and date order, uploading referral for clinical triage, pathway management for 18-week RTT. The post is vital to the delivery of timely, consistent, high quality care for patients. Computer literacy and good customer service skills are a must although full training will be given.

The working hours will be Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records and clinical details including outpatient referrals are added onto EPR in a timely manner, according to agreed standards, (the Trusts’ Elective Access Policy and Data Quality).
• Book appointments on EPR as per Trust procedures in line with the Trusts Elective Access Policy and ensure all referrals are clinically triaged within 48 hours.
• Ensure that patients on ERS (Electronic Referral System) are given appointment dates in accordance with clinical priority and length of wait, and that patients on the ASI list are managed accordingly.
• Ensure that the appropriate action is taken following both patient and hospital cancellations, such that the utilisation of elective capacity is maximised.
• Ensure that the patients’ 18 week RTT pathway is correct on EPR before undertaking any changes.
• Be responsible for manging designated patient tracking lists (PTL) and attend weekly PTL meetings with the management teams.
• To ensure all clinician annual leave and changes in outpatient sessions are accurately recorded
• Take a lead to resolve clinic cancellation issues by communicating with colleagues and arranging cover or alternative clinics where required.
• The post holder is expected to develop an understanding of the Trust Elective Access Policy and related procedures, and to make a positive contribution to the ongoing development of elective administration processes.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
• All Consultants, clinicians and nurses are required to give a minimum 6 week notice period of any clinic alterations. Ensure that any requests outside this period are highlighted to the Outpatient Booking Team Leader.
• Keep an accurate record of all Consultants, clinicians and nurses leave requests and detailed accounts of reasons for clinic cancellations.
• Ensure that any clinic changes are completed and approved via clinic maintenance pro formas for any changes to clinic templates on the EPR system.
• This role requires a high level of concentration to be maintained, precise, analytical, accurate detailed work and regular emotional effort when initiating and responding to patients on the telephone and via NetCall.
• An understanding of medical terminology will be of benefit.
• To receive and make telephone calls and take appropriate action/discussion with appropriate staff maintaining a friendly, professional and courteous manner at all times. These conversations can often be of a distressing nature.
• Maintaining filing system and other basic office duties.
• The post holder must exercise judgement to analyse and resolve problems.
• Have an understanding and familiarity of medical terminology in relation to the Directorate.
• The post holder is required to work unsupervised and is expected to plan and organise his/her own time.
• Provision of information and advice to patients and relatives about appointments, both new and follow up, exercising judgement when dealing with patient enquiries.
• Be responsible for communicating cancellations to all relevant parties with the reasons for cancellation.
• Develop protocol for offering cancellation places to appropriate patients.
• Will be asked to show flexibility should the need arise when providing cross-cover for other members of the Outpatient Booking teams during times of leave/sickness and when required.
• Provide training to new staff under direction of the Outpatient Booking Team Leader.
• Must at all times respect the confidentiality of all electronically stored information and written data, particularly where it relates to patients (in line with the Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality policies)
• Is required at all times to carry out their individual responsibilities with due regard to the Trust Equal Opportunities and to take reasonable care of his/her own health and safety and that of any other person(s) who may be affected by his/her acts of omission. With particular reference to Trust Health and Safety Policy notes.
• Any other reasonable duties requested by the Management team. On occasions, it may be necessary for the post holder to assist other administrative departments within the Service.


This advert closes on Friday 27 Sep 2024

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

LOCUM CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Applications are invited for the above post in the Department of Paediatrics at the Oxford Children’s Hospital, Level 2, Oxford OX3 9DU.

This is a 12-month locum post for maternity cover.The postholder will join as one of 3 specialist paediatric respiratory consultants working within a multidisciplinary team that also includes 5 specialist nurses, 2 physiotherapists, 2 dieticians, a psychologist, a respiratory physiologist and other support staff. We are a dynamic and committed team who together provide a comprehensive paediatric respiratory service for Oxfordshire, the Thames Valley and Northamptonshire. The majority of the postholder’s time will be spent at the Children’s Hospital in Oxford. One consultant also delivers a regular clinic at the Horton Hospital in Banbury.

There will be a focus for the post holder on work related to the paediatric respiratory sleep service.

The postholder’s duties will be primarily atOxford Children’s Hospital, but it is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations such as the Horton Hospital in Banbury.

Clinical

The postholder will provide, within a multi-disciplinary team including 3 consultant colleagues, a comprehensive paediatric resipiratory service for children in the Thames Valley and Northamptonshire (approximate population 2 million). The services offered include:
• regional cystic fibrosis centre
• respiratory sleep service
• non-invasive respiratory support service (CPAP and BiPAP)
• long term ventilation via tracheostomy
• care of children with tracheostomies
• management of empyema and other respiratory infections
• management of asthma
• management of chronic lung disease
• investigation of respiratory problems
• respiratory support to the ITU, cleft service, craniofacial service, neuromuscular service, ENT service, oncology service, cardiology service.



Outreach cystic fibrosis clinics are provided 3-monthly at 5 network clinics. There are 3 CF Transition clinics per year run jointly with the Adult CF Teams in Oxford and Frimley Park Hospital. There are biannual PCD clinics run jointly with the Southampton Quaternary PCD service.

The postholder will undertake clinic work and inpatient work, as well as taking an equal share in a 1 in 3 on call service for paediatric respiratory medicine.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.





Outline Job Plan Weekly provisional Programmed Activities

An indicative timetable and Job Plan is outlined below. The final Job Plan for the post will be agreed with the clinical director upon appointment and reviewed after 6 months.



Day

Time

Location

Work

Categorisation

No. of PAs

Monday

0900-1300

OUH

Respiratory Clinic

Direct Care

1

1300-1500

OUH

CF annual reviews, Bronchoscopy list alternate weeks

Direct Care

0.5

1500-1700

OUH

CPD, Statutory and Mandatory Training, Job planning, Appraisal

Supporting

0.5

Tuesday

0900-1300

OUH

Sleep study patient reviews and ward round

Direct Care

1

1300-1700

OUH

Weeks 1,3 and 5:Respiratory clinic

Weeks 2 and 4:Clinical admin

Direct Care

1

Wednesday

0900-1000

OUH

Sleep study patient reviews

Direct Care

0.25

1000-1200

OUH

Flexible activity (see below)

Direct Care

Included below

1200-1300

OUH

Ad hoc patient MDTs and scheduled inter-specialty meetings with ENT, infectious diseases team

Direct Care

0.25

1400-1500

OUH

Radiology meeting

Direct Care

0.25

1500-1600

OUH

CF MDT

Direct Care

0.25

1600-1700

OUH

Clinical Meeting

Supporting

0.25

Thursday

0900-1200

OUH

Clinical admin, report writing, care planning

Direct Care

0.75

1200-1500

OUH

Clinical governance activity, audit, CPD, Statutory and Mandatory Training

Supporting

0.75

1500-1700

OUH

Sleep MDT meeting and report writing

Direct Care

0.5

Friday

0900-1300

OUH

Sleep study patient reviews and ward round

Direct Care

1

1300-1700

OUH

Weeks 2 and 4:Respiratory clinic

Plus 2x per year joint Southampton/Oxford PCD clinic held at Horton General Hospital

Weeks 1, 3 and 5:

Clinical admin

Direct Care

1

Saturday





















Sunday





















Additional agreed activity to be worked flexibly





2 hours

OUH

To see acute admissions, referrals and review ward patients in hours

Direct care

0.5

Predictable emergency on-call work











Unpredictable emergency on-call work

Variable

OUH

On-call from home, telephone advice, attending when necessary out-of hours

Direct care

0.25

TOTAL PAs



10







Programmed Activity

No of PAs

Direct clinical care(including unpredictable on-call)

8.5

Supporting professional activities

1.5

Other NHS responsibilities



External duties



Total No of PAs

10



Anticipated on-call availability supplement

Agreed on-call rota(e.g. 1 in 5)

1 in 3

Agreed category(delete)



On-call supplement %

3%




This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

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We are looking for a Dietetic Assistant to join our busy hospital-based team of Dietitians. Our team of Dietetic Assistants work across both the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals. The Dietetic Assistant plays a critically important role in supporting our service.

This role will involve working directly with patients, healthcare professionals and catering; administrative tasks; and the ordering, movement, and stock control of nutritional products.

Applicants need to be interested in nutrition and working in a hospital environment. Although not essential to the role, a background or qualification in human nutrition is desirable. We welcome individuals who are organised, flexible, who can communicate well and can work independently and as part of a team.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

To support the department’s role in patient catering by helping to analyse, code and provide allergy information for patient menus; under the guidance of a dietitian, help patients requiring a special diet to choose and obtain their required meals / snacks / etc; act as an intermediary between the dietetic and catering departments and enhancing communication to achieve the optimal provision of nutrition for patients in hospital.

To assist Dietitians and Secretaries in completing general administrative tasks, such as registering or amending patient registrations on the Abbott Hospital to Home Service, keeping track of feeding pumps given to patients, stock control, data input or letters.

To assist Dietitians to enable patients to be discharged from hospital promptly, for example to provide patient information, feeding pump or equipment, needed by patients prior to hospital discharge; and to co-ordinate supplies of nutritional supplements or tube feeds for patients.

After training, to support dietitians in delivering aspects of dietetic care by reviewing, monitoring, and advising patients and undertaking related administration.

To participate in project work and be involved with education and training of staff, such as housekeepers in aspects of nutrition or nutritional screening e.g. MUST training.

To undertake and oversee the ordering, delivery and payment of nutritional products (e.g. tube feeds and sip feeds).

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

CLINICAL

1) After training, to review and monitor a small case load of named patients under the supervision of a dietitian, e.g. patients on established tube feeds, limited nutritional intake and those following therapeutic diets. This may involve:

a) Gathering relevant clinical information from electronic patient records, nursing staff or housekeepers, patients and carers

b) Liaise with nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team, for example, Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), Occupational Therapists about the patient’s nutritional plan

c) Calculate patients’ intake from food record charts, which may involve using a dietary analysis computer package

d) Monitor patient in order to achieve optimum nutritional intake

e) Assess patient’s tolerance to tube feeding

f) Regularly liaise with the supervising dietitian about all aspects of patients nutritional care

g) Record all interventions and actions on electronic patient records (EPR) ensuring that all entries meet the professional standards of the British Dietetic Association

2) Oversee the completion of daily menus for all patients on therapeutic diets. This involves face-to-face discussion with patients and/or their relatives or carers, working closely with Catering staff.

3) To be involved with education and training of staff, such as housekeepers in aspects of nutrition or nutritional screening e.g. MUST training.

PROFESSIONAL

Participate in the induction of new ward and dietetic staff; demonstrating the role of the Dietetic Assistant as well as informing them about the provision of therapeutic meals, nutritional supplement products and raising nutritional awareness in their ward areas.

If required, participate in training the Diet Chefs, Catering Assistants or ward staff, about the importance of nutrition and educate on the special and therapeutic diets using a variety of teaching methods. It may be necessary to adapt the teaching methods used to facilitate those with limited English.

To be involved in project work including review audits, working alongside dietitians, other health professionals and catering staff, for example, mealtime observation audits, patient mealtime satisfaction survey.

To work alongside Dietetic colleagues, Catering and administrative staff, learning by experience and improving working practice on an on-going basis.

If required, to deliver training to staff and/or patients under the supervision of a Dietitian.

Participate in annual appraisal, identifying own developmental and training needs and setting a personal developmental plan.

CATERING

Liaise with dietitians, patients, the catering department and ward staff to ensure the provision of therapeutic diets, appropriate snacks, supplements and enteral feeds runs smoothly.

Work as an active and contributing member of the dietetic catering group, and provide regular feedback to the rest of the dietetic department.

When required, code menus to reflect changes in food supplied, which will involve communicating with the catering suppliers, catering managers, dietitians and chefs across all four hospitals.

Work with the dietitian to alter menus as necessary, update the special diet manuals and nutrition policy. Disseminate this information throughout the Trust and on the Intranet site.

ADMINISTRATION

Be responsible for the ordering and supply of nutritional products to wards and outpatients. This involves:

a) Conducting weekly stock takes and placing orders for tube feeds and nutritional supplements, with different nutritional suppliers, liaising with customer services and nutritional representatives as necessary.

b) Ensuring all invoices are processed and sent to finance for payment.

c) Maintaining record charts for regular stock checking and billing hospital wards for nutritional supplements and enteral feeds.

Be responsible for maintaining a supply of feeding pumps for use on the ward or at home. This involves:

a) Liaising with nutritional suppliers’ representatives and customer services when requesting a delivery.

b) Sending new pumps and those for repair or servicing to Clinical Engineering.

c) Regularly checking wards to ensure pumps are present and operating efficiently.

Complete appropriate paperwork when patients on enteral feeds are discharged from hospital.

To assist the Department Secretaries in completing general administrative / secretarial tasks. This may include answering and dealing with telephone calls, entering Department patient activity data (‘stats’) onto the department spreadsheet, general department wide administration, etc.

ORGANISATIONAL

To determine priorities for own work area based on clinical need and balance patient caseload with other professional demands, for example.

To collect data as required by the department, trust and outside agencies.

To maintain accurate and up to date documentation of patient interventions on electronic records.

To undertake and oversee the ordering, delivery and payment of nutritional products (e.g. tube feeds and sip feeds).


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

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