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NHS AfC: Band 5 SeniorClinical Trials Pharmacy Technician - Permanent(applicants who do not meet essential criteria should still apply as post can be offered as a Band 4 to Band 5 progression position)

Hello,

My name is Lina and I am Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for the Clinical Trials team in Oxford.

I am extremely privileged to manage and support our fantastic technical team of Technicians, Practitioners, Assistants and Apprentices as we provide support services to our clinical trial research teams on all of our trust sites throughout Oxfordshire.

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy consists of Pharmacists, Technicians, Practitioners, Assistants and Apprentices. We receive support from rotational staff such as student technicians, pharmacists. We work closely with research teams across the trust and external representatives.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the Pharmacy Technician role offered within our team then I would be very happy to chat with you about this. You are more than welcome to call on the numbers below or even better, we can make an appointment for me to show you around and answer your questions. Looking forward to hearing from you!


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As a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician in our team, you will have an extremely varied role – you will be involved in maintaining the supply chain of Clinical Trial medications to research nurses who deliver treatment to patients, maintaining financial records, completing drug accountability activities, closing down and archiving of completed studies, as well as facilitating meetings from sponsors.

A successful candidate should possess:
• Relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification and registration with GPHC (B4 and B5)
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician accreditation (B5 only)

Please make sure that you read both job descriptions and person specifications attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

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.

Your core role in Clinical Trials Pharmacy would be to:

Obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials and work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to Clinical Trials, communicate with Investigators, Research Nurses, Trust R&D, Sponsors, Clinical Research Associates and Pharmacy staff during the set-up and running of a clinical trial, ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed during dispensing of clinical trial investigational medicinal products and other drugs included in the protocol, order and receive in clinical trial drugs, process receipt paperwork and acknowledge receipt on IVRS (Electronic Medication Supply) systems, check stock levels and expiry dates of clinical trial drugs and keep balance logs up to date, assist with the packing down and re-labelling of clinical trial drugs if required, assist with the preparation for monitoring meetings, audits and inspections, maintain Clinical Trial files ensuring items can easily be located and are presentable, process returned clinical trial drugs and ensure the paperwork is kept in order, participate in the statutory temperature monitoring of clinical trial stocks, assist with the destruction of clinical trial medication, assist with the closedown and archiving of clinical trial files, represent the Clinical Trials Team to update the dispensary staff at meetings, liaise with Research Nurses to update them on trial progress, stock levels etc, assist in the collection of data as requested by the Senior Clinical Trial Technician or Clinical Trial Pharmacists, assist in maintaining financial records, including the generation of invoices, checking payments etc, assist with general administration such as organising set up meetings etc and be a point of contact within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team, maintain clinical trial filing systems and drug accountability documentation for clinical trials, use the computer system and other information technology in all areas of Pharmacy.

Additionally, you would be involved in supporting Clinical Trial Aseptic Unit to:

Participate in the day to day running of the CTASU in line with the rota system, participate in safe systems of work and documentation of these, undertake safe and accurate preparation of a wide range of aseptic products on a daily basis, including cytotoxics, epidurals, antibiotics, injectables, novel agents and monoclonal antibodies, maintain personal expertise, skills and necessary knowledge of the technical aspects of aseptic and non-aseptic dispensing, ensure products are prepared according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), assemble drugs and consumables required for preparation of aseptic products, accurately recording batch numbers and expiry dates, be responsible for the accurate completion of product worksheets and labels, assigning batch numbers to aseptically prepared products, accurately and safely label aseptically prepared products, facilitate the quality assurance of products and to notify the Senior Aseptic Technician of any incidents and procedural deficiencies, be responsible for ensuring finished products are packed prior to distribution to ensure the prompt and safe delivery, ensure finished products are transported in the appropriate environment taking into account any physical & legal requirements, be responsible for unpacking and receipt of deliveries, undertake regular expiry date checking to identify expired or short dated stock, be responsible for monitoring drug stock and consumable levels and replenishing, ensure that all equipment within CTASU is in good working order and serviced regularly, participate in the clean room/isolator cleaning rota, assist in environmental and physical monitoring of the CTASU, be involved in the maintenance of departmental records including staff training, environmental monitoring, cleaning, maintenance logs and worksheets, where applicable to be involved in the delivery of drugs to clinical areas




This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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BAND 6 Deputy Sister

37.5 Hours per week MATERNITY LEAVE COVER 12 MONTH POST



If you have an interest in Women’s Health, are flexible and self motivated, then we would like to hear from you. A Band 6 Deputy Sisters post has become available in our busy diagnostic suite and out patient departments. If you want to work within a supportive and challenging environment assisting the doctors to provide care for women with a wide range of gynaecological conditions then this could be the position for you.

You will be expected to work as part of a team in order to assist the doctors with diagnostic procedures and facilitate the efficient running of clinics. You will required to assist in the running of specialised clinics such a our 2 week wait hysteroscopy, vulval and pelvic mass clinics, our colposcopy clinics supporting clinicians carry out treatments following abnormal smears and our general gynaecology clinics that include urogynaecology and endometriosis clinics. This role covers a wide variety of services within women’s health. You will be part of the nursing team to support the department sister in the running of the unit. You will assist in the maintenance of the patient environment in terms of cleanliness, tidiness, auditing, and the restocking and ordering of supplies. You will be part of the team also supporting our Pre op assessment nurses to carry out assessments on our patients that fit certain criteria following out patient hysteroscopy being booked for general anaesthetic.

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.

This post is for 37.5 hours per week generally Monday – Friday working hours but there will be an expectation to work occasional weekend and evening clinics. The post holder will need to be flexible as days of work will be arranged depending on the needs of the service. Previous gynaecological experience would be an advantage; however training will be given to the successful candidate.

Please give a detailed paragraph in the supporting information detailing why you are interested in this position.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Marie, Sam Erine or Rejani on 01865740492 or Valentina on 01865220559


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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Take on alternating roles alongside other members of the PD team to: Provide advice, education and support for patients and staff in the renal unit / other departments. Deal with any outpatient telephone queries and assess patients in the unit. Provide nurse consultations in the clinic or at the patients home. Liaise closely with the Home Therapies/ PD nurses in Network units, providing peer support. Promote a culture that supports and enables self-care. Support the development of patient focussed education, including training to self-manage on-going consequences of treatment. 2. Liaise with primary care teams regarding the care of home therapy patients, providing education and information when required. Visit patients in other hospitals as required, ensure patients have access and able to do PD. 3. Contribute to the on call rota 4. Oversee the care and treatment of a caseload of patients working autonomously as their named nurse, (including a number, of pre-dialysis patients) and: Ensure tests / blood tests are done as per protocol. Ensure patients receive optimal dialysis treatment, taking quality of life into account, making necessary changes to patients regime as required. Ensure refresher training is carried out as protocol. Conduct a root cause analysis after every new episode of PD peritonitis. 5. Involvement in the day-to-day administration of the PD/home HD programme by: Following up new patient referrals and planning home visits. Co-ordinating operation dates / training dates. Organising the delivery / collection of supplies and equipment. Ensuring patients clinical waste collections are arranged. Ensuring companies have up to date information on patients regimen. Liaising with companies re: patients holiday deliveries. Recording infection episodes, admission rates, reasons for patients coming off PD etc. for audit purposes / clinical governance on appropriate activity sheet. Monitor in patient activity for therapy costing purposes. Maintaining accurate EPR patient records. 6. Use current research / best evidence to underpin clinical practice. Involvement in any research studies underway in the unit. 7. Ensure that all equipment used by staff or patients is maintained in a safe working condition and that any faults are reported to technical staff. Ensure patients / relatives are taught how to use specific machines in a structured teaching session and their competency is documented and reviewed as appropriate. 8. PGDs Ensure assessment and competency achieved to allow use of PD PGDs, be involved in audit yearly. 9. To manage complaints from relatives/patients, to prevent further escalation whilst promoting support to the manager. Education 1. Supervise, teach and support nursing and non-nursing staff involved in direct patient care. 2. Use a variety of teaching resources and aids to provide a structured patient training programme, which can be adjusted to meet the learning, needs of each individual. 3. Participate in formal teaching sessions on renal unit study days. Provide clinical support on informal basis for ward staff. 4. Mentor undergraduate / post registration renal course students. 5. Act as a role model in expert clinical evidence-based practice. 6. Be responsible for ones own professional development and continuing education in both nephrology and RRT Nursing, and also professional issues in nursing. 7. Contribute to protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for others to use in practice. 8. Take available opportunities to submit written work for conferences or journals. Professional 1. Discuss performance and future development needs using the appraisal framework. 2. Develop personal and professional knowledge through critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision and networking with other health care professionals locally and nationally including project work. 3. Acquire skills and knowledge to properly implement the computer system and any other systems, which may be implemented as resource management tools. 4. Maintain adequate patient documentation to NMC requirements for all patients seen and advice given in any practice setting and contribute to clinical activity/data collection as required. 5. Attend and contribute to Team meetings and any team away days. 6. Ensure statutory and mandatory training updates, as well as role /speciality updates are completed, and necessary records maintained.

This post is for 37.5 hours per week generally Monday Friday working hours but there will be an expectation to work occasional weekend and evening clinics. The post holder will need to be flexible as days of work will be arranged depending on the needs of the service. Previous gynaecological experience would be an advantage; however training will be given to the successful candidate. Please give a detailed paragraph in the supporting information detailing why you are interested in this position. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Marie, Sam Erine or Rejani on 01865740492 or Valentina on 01865220559

Clinical To undertake assessment, treatment, education and support for trauma and orthopaedic service patients and their carers. This will involve clinical reasoning and autonomous complex decision making using best available evidence. To provide holistic, timely OT intervention to facilitate safe hospital discharge. To be able to justify rationale for provision or non-provision of adaptive equipment, demonstrating its safe use and care to patients, staff and carers. Provide support for junior staff regarding complex issues. To have a day to day responsibility for managing a complex and diverse caseload and co-ordinating safe and effective patient discharge. To organise, complete and document assessments in patients home, work and educational environments. To provide education and treatment for in-patients, out-patients, patients attending pre-operative clinic, rheumatology clinics, prosthetics clinics and patient education sessions. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the day-to-day supervision, education and support of Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the day-to-day delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service. To support junior staff members to effectively manage their clinical caseload. To enable patients to achieve effective coping and self-management skills. To advise patients and carers or other health and social care professionals regarding adaptations to social and physical environments and make relevant referrals and recommendations to meet patient needs for safe hospital discharge. To maintain accurate records on all aspects of occupational therapy intervention in compliance with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and NHS guidelines. To evaluate continuously Occupational Therapy intervention and to maintain a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times. To comply with data activity recording in accordance with professional and Trust standards. To promote the role of OT through integrated working and explaining role of OT to patient and carers. To participate in the Weekend/Bank Holiday working rota as required. Communication To communicate effectively both written and verbally at all levels. To identify the need and coordinate multi-disciplinary case conferences as indicated to ensure safe and effective discharges from hospital. To write clear and appropriate referrals to community teams to support patients and their families post operatively both with equipment and social support. To competently use IT systems to communicate patient intervention. To communicate with patients and their relatives/carers regarding interventions and treatment programmes. To give relevant information regarding assessment, treatment and outcomes, and where appropriate explain clinical reasoning to patients and their relatives/carers. To promote good working relationships with all disciplines within both the Division and Trust. To provide and receive information (some of which may be complex or sensitive) requiring tact, negotiation and to be able to manage barriers to understanding. To liaise and network with Specialist Sections and other Occupational Therapists locally and nationally regarding models of care and service provision. To liaise effectively with the Orthopaedic leads, nurses and Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the management of the Orthopaedic Service. To use effective and variable interpersonal skills to listen and provide support and empathy to patients and their carers. To welcome and deal with enquires regarding the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service in an informed and appropriate manner. To represent the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service at required Governance meetings. To attend staff meetings, Group Clinical Supervision, In-Services, Journal Clubs and other service related meetings. Management To demonstrate good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the planning and co-ordination of the efficient day to day running and development of the Occupational Therapy Service. Manage and prioritise own and Band 5s and Occupational Therapy Assistants caseload. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in ensuring that all the occupational therapy equipment in the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service is stored safely and maintained in safe working order. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the management of change and to ensure cost-effective use of available resources. To chair departmental and inter-departmental meetings as required. To record departmental statistics and other information as required by the Occupational Therapy Service Manager. To be aware of and adhere to all Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust and relevant NHS policies, procedures and guidelines. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager by supervising the Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants, including individual performance reviews. To participate in the Therapy Services performance and development review process, setting objectives, developing a personal development plan and professional portfolio. To assist with organisation and delivery of departmental in-service training and development. To participate in the implementation of policy and service development. This may include developing protocols, guidelines and patient information leaflets related to orthopaedic treatments to improve patient care. To network locally with health and social care services and promote service integration. Education and Training To have an awareness of current trends in treatment techniques and professional issues and to participate in active learning by appropriate study, by attending relevant training and contributing to in-service training programmes as appropriate. To ensure all mandatory training is up to date. To be involved in the induction and orientation programmes of new Occupational Therapy staff and students to the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service. To assist in welcoming visitors to the department and discuss the Occupational Therapy Service in an informed and appropriate manner. To be involved actively in practice education for undergraduate Occupational Therapists (including taking sole responsibility for the supervision and assessment of students whilst on practice placement). To assist the OT Service Manager in the development and maintenance of a high profile occupational therapy service; through effective communication, teaching and presentations. To contribute to educational programmes and courses when required. Provide advice to colleagues in community services regarding post-operative management of patients who have undergone surgery treatment. Research To keep abreast of relevant clinical research and issues pertinent to clinical practice, with an aim to provide evidence based care. To liaise with other colleagues who may require assistance in research projects. To develop and propose local research and audit projects. Collect research or audit data required by other professions or for own research or audit projects.

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist Research Nurse to join the Oxford Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team at the Churchill Hospital.

The Senior Specialist Nurse will lead the nursing team to provide expert nursing care to patients referred to the Oxford BMT service contributing to this within the BMT pathway through management of their own caseload.

The post holder will work in collaboration with the Haematology Trial Unit , which is involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research relating to blood disorders including advanced cellular therapeutics. The team works in collaboration with academic and commercial partners/other funding bodies and is responsible for the delivery of the phase 1-3 haematology research portfolio.

If you are a dynamic, experienced nurse leader with the passion and vision to be part of this exciting service, then we would like to hear from you.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact melanie.westmoreland@ouh.nhs.uk

The Specialist Research Nurse will
• Responsibility for operational management of the clinical research delivery team

Responsibility for strategic leadership of clinical research delivery team

Responsibility for the management of the trial portfolio and own allocated portfolio of studies and study participants including, as required:

Ø Leading and co-ordinating a portfolio of studies

Ø Planning

Ø Scheduling

Ø Conduct including intervention

Ø Recruitment & retention of participants

Data management

v Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework

v Work collaboratively with OUH and external research & service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and research delivery.

v Work collaboratively with service delivery colleagues to promote clinical research delivery and integrated care delivery as appropriate.

v Act as PI/CI on non-interventional studies, as appropriate.

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 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

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service.

Specifically, this would include:


• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials)

• Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies.

• Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so.

• Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants.

• Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation.

• Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023)

• Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy

• Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture

• Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs.

• Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance.

• Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving.

• Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members.

• Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants.

• Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments.

• Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients




This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service. Specifically, this would include: Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials) Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies. Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation. Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023) Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance. Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving. Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members. Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants. Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments. Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients

Fitness and Wellbeing Manager
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full time
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
40 hours per week

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we need the right people to help us look after the nation's wellbeing. Now, we're looking for a strong team leader to help our colleagues do their best work. With a flair for managing performance, improving potential and training others to succeed, it starts with you.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager at our Fitness & Wellbeing Club, you've previously worked as a personal or fitness trainer. You're qualified to REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner level and you bring studio experience. You also have a track record of driving PT revenue, as well as designing fitness programmes for groups and individuals.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, you will:

• Take on a role that spans management, governance and sales of major services.

• Report to the General Manager and look after multiple departments.

• Be responsible for our swim school, nutritional therapy and fitness studios.

• Oversee our fitness programming, from studio classes to personal training.

• Continually improve site standards and team performance.

• Drive, develop and support your team to achieve ambitious targets.

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 a season ticket loan to online GP appointments, physiotherapy and financial wellbeing support - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

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.

Fitness and Wellbeing Manager
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full time
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
40 hours per week

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we need the right people to help us look after the nation's wellbeing. Now, we're looking for a strong team leader to help our colleagues do their best work. With a flair for managing performance, improving potential and training others to succeed, it starts with you.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager at our Fitness & Wellbeing Club, you've previously worked as a personal or fitness trainer. You're qualified to REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner level and you bring studio experience. You also have a track record of driving PT revenue, as well as designing fitness programmes for groups and individuals.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, you will:

• Take on a role that spans management, governance and sales of major services.

• Report to the General Manager and look after multiple departments.

• Be responsible for our swim school, nutritional therapy and fitness studios.

• Oversee our fitness programming, from studio classes to personal training.

• Continually improve site standards and team performance.

• Drive, develop and support your team to achieve ambitious targets.

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 a season ticket loan to online GP appointments, physiotherapy and financial wellbeing support - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

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.

Sales Executive
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Sales | Permanent | Full time
£25,480.00 per annum + commission
40 hours per week (including weekends)

Our club isn't just a gym. It's a fitness facility with a fully integrated holistic health centre and a range of health experts, from personal trainers to health mentors, nutritionists, wellbeing advisors, physiotherapists, physiologists and GPs. So, this isn't your average sales role.

As a Sales Executive at our Oxfordshire Fitness and Wellbeing Club, you'll be inspiring, motivational and know how to light up a room. You have the ability to match people to products, based on their personal needs and experience. In addition, you're confident about working towards targets - and you're tenacious about achieving them.

As a Sales Executive, you will:

• Help one of the nation's strongest health brands keep growing.

• Motivate our customers to improve their health and fitness.

• Identify what people want from their gym membership and deliver the packages that suit their needs.

• Spend time in the local community, creating events and visiting businesses to raise awareness of everything we offer.

• Develop a sales-focused culture throughout our club.

• Inspire and encourage the team to work together to achieve our sales targets.

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. Here, you'll find gym membership, private healthcare, a cycle to work scheme, financial wellbeing advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

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.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To assist GPs with minor surgery when required To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

The role includes undertaking Healthy Child Programme transitional assessments and planning, delivering and evaluating public health initiatives through school and community-based health promotion activities. The role will require you to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage under the supervision from a SCPHN in safeguarding processes and meetings. You will work in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks. Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities Patient Care 1. To assess, develop and implement specialist evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions. To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessments, including differential diagnosis, on the basis of evidence from assessment, and to develop care plans based on best practice. 2. To use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge. 3. To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. The post holder will use these specialist skills to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management for complex clinical issues. 4. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and swallowing disorders. 5. To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient centred care. 6. To liaise with a wide range of professionals across a variety of locations and agencies. 7. To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived needs. Policy / Service Development / Implementation 1. To represent Speech and Language Therapy at multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring delivery of coordinated care. 2. To be aware of, adhere to and implement Service and team plans including: 3. Providing regular, timely statistical data in keeping with Trust requirements 4. Maintaining high quality clinical records in accordance with Service and Trust Guidelines and within data protection guidelines 5. Ensuring understanding and adherence to Trust health and safety requirements, including attendance on mandatory training courses 6. To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with unpleasant conditions related to client contact as they arise e.g. exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions encountered on a regular basis 7. Participation in the Trust incident reporting and risk management procedures 8. To use specialist knowledge to inform Service / policy developments as appropriate and to implement policy within own specialist area. 9. To participate in the implementation of Service / Trust Clinical Governance Plan. Financial and Physical Resources 1. To monitor stock levels in own area and to request new equipment as required. 2. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained, including equipment loaned to patients. Human Resources 1. To supervise and mentor the junior Speech and Language Therapists, unregistered staff such as Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers and therapy assistants. 2. To participate in student clinical placements and to assist in the support of students from other professional groups. 3. To be able to clearly explain the role of Speech and Language Therapists to visitors, students and other professionals. 4. To participate in ongoing specialist training in area of clinical expertise. 5. To assist in the identification of training needs within the team. Information Resources To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) professional standards and local policies. To adhere to data protection guidelines when sharing information with others. To gather activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of this information within local Trust guidelines. Research and Development To participate in and develop innovations in the areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness. To undertake Clinical Governance / audit projects within the local service. To participate in developmental research and formal / informal Research and Development and clinical governance / audit projects. To collect and provide research data as required.

To support and contribute to the effective provision of a high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service as part of the Centre of Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service (COHWB). The post post-holder will have day to day responsibility for Occupational Health Clinics and a designated caseload and will be expected to provide employees with a comprehensive and confidential OH Service. COHWB provides services to the staff of the Trust and to external organisations.

Supporting and managing the junior members of the team to achieve the agreed objectives for the service.



Occupational Health Adviser will be able to:



· Support the protection and promotion of the health and wellbeing of current and prospective employees, and those from contracted and other organisations as per Trust arrangements.

· In accordance with Trust / Department policy and procedures, to deliver OH clinical activity such as, Pre-placement health clearance activity, and risk management & exposure related advice and intervention. The post -holder may be asked to support the service with management referral consultation and reporting.

· As an Occupational Health Adviser, provide evidence-based opinion, intervention and guidance to Trust management and partner organisations to support their line and risk management responsibilities, assist in safeguarding against risks arising from work and the working environment and to influence the application of safe and healthy work practices.

· Take responsibility for specific areas of occupational health service delivery and actively promote the work of the OH service by acting as a key link for managers and HR to named clinical programme groups or external clients.

· Support the OH Nurses, OH Technicians, Office Manager and Administrative Staff, and others as appropriate.

Within levels of competence, deputise for the Senior Occupational Health Adviser in their absence

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.

Occupational Health Adviser will be able to:



· Support the protection and promotion of the health and wellbeing of current and prospective employees, and those from contracted and other organisations as per Trust arrangements.

· In accordance with Trust / Department policy and procedures, to deliver OH clinical activity such as, Pre-placement health clearance activity, and risk management & exposure related advice and intervention. The post -holder may be asked to support the service with management referral consultation and reporting.

· As an Occupational Health Adviser, provide evidence-based opinion, intervention and guidance to Trust management and partner organisations to support their line and risk management responsibilities, assist in safeguarding against risks arising from work and the working environment and to influence the application of safe and healthy work practices.

· Take responsibility for specific areas of occupational health service delivery and actively promote the work of the OH service by acting as a key link for managers and HR to named clinical programme groups or external clients.

· Support the OH Nurses, OH Technicians, Office Manager and Administrative Staff, and others as appropriate.

Within levels of competence, deputise for the Senior Occupational Health Adviser in their absence

See attached job description and person specification for details of the


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Dear prospective candidate,

Thank you for taking the time to review the details of this exciting role.

We are looking forward to welcoming an enthusiastic, hard-working and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to provide maternity leave cover, working in the specialisms of Upper Airways and Voice. This is a great opportunity for those who are already practicing in a Voice speciality, and wishing to expand their skillset into Upper Airways, which is a growing and developing aspect of Speech Therapy practice.

The hours per week and length of contract can be flexible around the needs of the applicant; we can consider up to full time working (for a shorter contract length), or part time working (for longer contract length).

The successful person in post will join the experienced, friendly, and friendly Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. Collectively, the SLT team works across a broad range of both inpatient and outpatient areas across the Trust sites, including Stroke, Neurosciences, Head and Neck Cancer, General Inpatients, Critical Care, and Voice/ENT workstreams. The Team also works closely with wider SLT services both within the Trust and the wider Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care System (BOB ICS).

If you are interested in this role, please take the time to contact me.

With best wishes,

Charlie

Charlie Howland

Service Manager – Adult Speech and Language Therapy

The post holder will be a specialist Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in voice and upper airway disorders. The post holder will work closely with the Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Lead for Voice/ENT to assess, diagnose and manage voice and upper airway disorders for outpatients. They will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing delivering a service which demonstrates evidenced based, effective, and efficient clinical care for this caseload. The postholder will work within the SLT team, the Special Airways MDT, ENT team, to deliver this service in the outpatient setting.

The post holder will:

· Use highly specialist clinical skills to identify, assess, diagnose and manage a specialist caseload of adults with voice and upper airway disorders including chronic refractory cough and Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction.

· Be part of the Speech and Language Therapy Department, and work closely with MDT colleagues in aspects of patient care

· Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development projects in these clinical areas.

· Independently support students on placement for clinical teaching and supervision

· Provide necessary cover for the caseloads of other Speech and Language Therapists within the Trust during periods of annual / sick leave.

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.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Patient Care
1. To assess, develop and implement specialist evidence based Speech and Language Therapy interventions. To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessments, including differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, and to develop care plans based on best practice.
2. To use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge.
3. To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. The post holder will use these specialist skills to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management for complex clinical issues.
4. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with voice, communication and swallowing disorders.
5. To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient centred care.
6. To liaise with a wide range of professionals across a variety of locations and agencies.
7. To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patients’ communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived needs.

Policy / Service Development / Implementation
1. To represent Speech and Language Therapy at multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring delivery of coordinated care.
2. To be aware of, adhere to and implement Service and team plans and policies including:

· Providing regular, timely statistical data in keeping with Trust requirements

· Maintaining high quality clinical records in accordance with Service and Trust Guidelines and within data protection guidelines

· Ensuring understanding and adherence to Trust health and safety requirements, including attendance on mandatory training courses

· To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with unpleasant conditions related to client contact as they arise e.g. exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions encountered on a regular basis

· Participation in the Trust incident reporting and risk management procedures

3. To use specialist knowledge to inform Service / policy developments as appropriate and to implement policy within own specialist area.

4. To participate in the implementation of Service / Trust Clinical Governance Plan.

Financial and Physical Resources
1. To monitor stock levels in own area and to request new equipment as required.
2. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained, including equipment loaned to patients.

Human Resources
1. To supervise and mentor junior Speech and Language Therapists, unregistered staff such as Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers and therapy assistants.
2. To participate in student clinical placements and to assist in the support of students from other professional groups.
3. To be able to clearly explain the role of Speech and Language Therapists to visitors, students and other professionals.
4. To participate in ongoing specialist training in area of clinical expertise.
5. To assist in the identification of training needs within the team.




This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

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