Total 29 Junior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2QG

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of RoyalFree London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values. To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and thedevelopment, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring highstandards of evidence based care using a defined model of care. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensurethat these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, withinown management responsibility. To contribute to the development of evidence based guidelines/policies relating tospeciality. To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained usingappropriate written and electronic documentation. To monitor the Friends and Family Test/Expedia patient feedback and use to improveand maintain an excellent patient experience. To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate mannerwhen requested for e.g. audits or monitoring CQC standards. To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decisionmaking on staffing and workforce. To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate variance. To implement safe working practices with regard to the Trusts ClinicalGovernance/Clinical Risk Strategies. To be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinicaland non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported,investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence. To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patientcare. To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassuranceregarding assessment, care and treatment. To supervise Band 5 staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care and within thesphere of competency. Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out caredelegated to them. Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code ofProfessional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives andHealth Visitors.2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this throughspot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures.3 To obtain patient and relative feedback by undertaking clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care. To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care. To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment. Be accountable at all times for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk. To ensure early discharge/transfer planning is carried out enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital/ transferring, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order achieving a safe and timely discharge from hospital. To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities. Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. To be aware of the research process and current trends. In collaboration with the Senior Sister, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility. Resolve any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister and reporting via the Trusts incident reporting system. Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES Accountable for general ward environment needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear walkways and bed areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and supplies are stored correctly. Accountable for the safe custody, storage, usage and recording of all medication including controlled drugs in accordance with Trust Policy. Accountable for efficient and economical use of ward supplies.5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to- day management of nursing and support staff within the ward. On a rotational basis be responsible for scheduling duty rotas, annual leave, study leave, monitoring absences and use of temporary staff, monitoring the use of bank staff. To act as an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing this role. To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and maintaining a low vacancy rate. To develop skills in understanding the management and monitoring the non-pay budget. To develop skills to be able to investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary and in consultation. To liaise with the Senior Matron and Complaints and Clinical Risk Management Teams appropriately.4 To ensure there are effective communication systems in place to enable staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation. To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements.6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records. To ensure that there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation including unit meetings.7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Attend general trust Induction. Attend corporate nursing and midwifery induction. To be aware of the research process and current trends. In collaboration with the matron, lead nurse and clinical lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility. Through the appraisal system, ensures own training needs are identified and mandatory training is kept up to date in conjunction with the Ward Manager. Attend and contribute to staff meetings, including team briefings and reads information as required. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness. To be involved in teaching and education programmes and assist in mentoring student Assistant Practitioners and Nursing Assistants. To actively participate in own appraisal/personal development plan with the appropriate supervisor.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
As a representative of the department to behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite and confidential. To maintain high standards and orderly methods of working. To be accountable for his/her own actions. The post holder is expected to make him/herself aware of the needs of the dispensary section as a whole and to take the initiative in responding to such needs. To direct or accompany visitors to the department to the correct areas within the department.
To follow the company dress code. To participate in the weekday, late duty, weekend and bank holiday service rosters at the Royal Free London Pharmacy sites as required. To undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the Pharmacy manager or head of department.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

1 x Permanent (37.5 hrs per week)

Our friendly and progressive pharmacy department is currently looking for an exceptional individual to join the pharmacy team. We have a fully integrated electronic prescribing system and are able to deliver enhanced pharmaceutical care putting Medicines Optimisation at the heart of our clinical services.

The role will involve working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team consisting of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses and Clerical staff, having direct patient contact at ward level and will be involved in contributing to patient care.

Your responsibilities will include working in the field of Medicines Optimisation / Discharge service at ward level, working within our stores department and developing your Dispensary skills, working to clinical standards and helping to optimise the services provided in line with local and national strategies and standards.

It is expected that the successful candidates will undertake in depth level 2 training in Pharmacy services unless they already hold a relevant qualification. We actively support the development and training of all our staff, to achieve and succeed.

Please note this vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested.

Undertake general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Work within patient services undertaking medicines optimisation duties on the wards, improving the quality of care to patients in a clinical area by means of an efficient medicines optimisation system. This will include assessing patients own medicines ensuring they are suitable for use in hospital and maintaining and ordering non-stock medicines for patients.

Work in the dispensary dispensing prescriptions and provide support to the dispensary manager and lead technician in the day to day running of the dispensary.

Work as part of the pharmacy stores team monitoring and maintaining ward stock levels.

It is expected that the post holder will undertake in depth training and obtain a QCF level 2 in Pharmacy services unless they already hold a relevant qualification.

All Pharmacy staff involved in all aspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) have a personal responsibility to ensure that all activities undertaken within our hospital Pharmacy are compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) and all relevant department procedures are followed effectively.

“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”

1. Able to undertake heavy lifting and pushing/pulling on a daily basis working as part of the pharmacy stores team while monitoring and maintaining ward stock levels.

2. Use the Pharmacy IT system to label and dispense medication against prescriptions, orders and Controlled Drug requests according to any prescriber instructions.

3. Organise, label and prepare compliance aids (Dosette boxes).

4. Assess POD drugs against TTA prescriptions, endorsing with relevant information and documenting any discrepancies.

5. Use the prescription tracking system to book in and track prescriptions at each stage in the process, logging work collected by the porters or ward staff.

6. Support the team leader in the management of the prescription tracking system to ensure prescriptions are completed within the allocated turnaround times.

7. Work with minimal supervision to provide an admission, supply and discharge service to nominated wards. Liaising directly with pharmacists, doctors and nursing staff as appropriate.




This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Warminster Medical Centre, in Warminster, Wiltshire.

This is a full-time locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Job Description – Service Requirements

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing basic ward-based nursing care within a Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) bedded down facility, to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR)
• To provide general basic nursing care under supervision and direction of the Lead Practice Nurse, undertaking tasks and duties delegated by a suitably qualified and registered healthcare professional.
• To provide medical administrative support as required.
• To assist the Medical Officer’s (MOs) and practice nurse teams within Primary Health Care clinics, Occupational Health assessment clinics, chronic disease clinics and with health promotion.
• To record a range of clinical observations, tests and measurements such as, visual acuity, recording Electrocardiograms (ECGs), venepuncture, peak flow readings, spirometry, urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation, whilst working within individual scope of competence and following DMS and DPHC policy and procedures.
• To communicate effectively with patients in specific clinical situations and work collaboratively with the nursing team and administrative staff to meet the needs of patients.
• To comply with infection, prevention and control requirements.
• To use equipment in accordance with local equipment care directives and comply with Health and Safety policy and regulations.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.


Essential Requirements/ / Qualifications / Experience

• Must have a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent Healthcare related NVQ).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience within the last 3 years of working in general practice or other healthcare environment as an HCA.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
• Must be able to provide certificates of training, as undertaken within the last three years, and/or be able to provide proof of clinical competency from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current registered healthcare professional, in:
- Recording ECGs
- Performing Venepuncture
- Performing urinalysis
- Preparation of specimens
- Undertaking simple dressing procedures
- Using aseptic technique
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 2 training.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Contribution towards your continued professional development (CPD) if applicable
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this post which will be paid for by us
• Free blood tests and fitness to work certificates (if required)
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application who will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements and a current DBS.

Please note: MMP does not provide working visas, and you must possess valid leave to remain and have UK work experience.

The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential. Cancer experience is essential, it is preferred that you have the ENB 998 or mentor-ship course and ideally you will be educated to degree level or working towards it. You will be supported in this post by the ward sister and team, Matron for specialist services and Lead Cancer nurse. In return we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities, we will support your personal growth through regular personal development planning and our educational strategy.

JOB TITLE:
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
DIVISION:
Surgery and Associated Services (SAS)
SALARY BAND:
Band 6
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Matron
HOURS PER WEEK:
37.5 per week
LOCATION:
MANAGES:
Directly:
Indirectly:

JOB SUMMARY:
 The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
 To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
 To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
 To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
 In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
 To manage a delegated group of Band 5 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
 To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
 To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
 To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
 To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
 To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
 In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
 To manage a delegated group of Band 5 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
 To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
 To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Royal Free World Class Values
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and
patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
 all of the time Confident because we are clearly
 and cared for  that they are always in safe hands
1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal
Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
 To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the
development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high
standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.
 To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure
that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within
own management responsibility.
 To contribute to the development of evidence based guidelines/policies relating to
speciality.
 To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using
appropriate written and electronic documentation.
 To monitor the Friends and Family Test/Expedia patient feedback and use to improve
and maintain an excellent patient experience.
 To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner
when requested for e.g. audits or monitoring CQC standards.
 To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision
making on staffing and workforce.
 To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate variance.
 To implement safe working practices with regard to the Trust’s Clinical
Governance/Clinical Risk Strategies.
 To be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical
and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported,
investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence.
 To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary
team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient
care.
 To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance
regarding assessment, care and treatment.
 To supervise Band 5 staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care and within the
sphere of competency.
 Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care
delegated to them.
 Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of
Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and
Health Visitors.
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
 To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through
spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures.
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 To obtain patient and relative feedback by undertaking clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care.
 To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care.
 To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
 Be accountable at all times for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk.
 To ensure early discharge/transfer planning is carried out enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital/ transferring, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order achieving a safe and timely discharge from hospital.
 To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
 Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.
 Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
 To be aware of the research process and current trends.
 In collaboration with the Senior Sister, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
 Resolve any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister and reporting via the Trust’s incident reporting system.
 Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.
4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
 Accountable for general ward environment needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear walkways and bed areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and supplies are stored correctly.
 Accountable for the safe custody, storage, usage and recording of all medication including controlled drugs in accordance with Trust Policy.
 Accountable for efficient and economical use of ward supplies.
5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
 In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to- day management of nursing and support staff within the ward.
 On a rotational basis be responsible for scheduling duty rotas, annual leave, study leave, monitoring absences and use of temporary staff, monitoring the use of bank staff.
 To act as an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing this role.
 To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and maintaining a low vacancy rate.
 To develop skills in understanding the management and monitoring the non-pay budget.
 To develop skills to be able to investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary and in consultation. To liaise with the Senior Matron and Complaints and Clinical Risk Management Teams appropriately.
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 To ensure there are effective communication systems in place to enable staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation.
 To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements.
6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
 To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
 To ensure that there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation including unit meetings.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
 Attend general trust Induction.
 Attend corporate nursing and midwifery induction.
 To be aware of the research process and current trends.
 In collaboration with the matron, lead nurse and clinical lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
 Through the appraisal system, ensures own training needs are identified and mandatory training is kept up to date in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
 Attend and contribute to staff meetings, including team briefings and reads information as required.
 To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.
 To be involved in teaching and education programmes and assist in mentoring student Assistant Practitioners and Nursing Assistants.
 To actively participate in own appraisal/personal development plan with the appropriate supervisor.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse post provides an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is looking to develop their leadership skills. You will be given a mentorship team and be expected to deputise for the ward manager and support a busy ward with a complex patient flow. We are looking for a strong role model with good communication skills who can support a very dynamic and enthusiastic team. MAU is a 32 bedded Medical Admissions Unit with 10 monitored beds.

The MAU enables the rapid assessment, diagnosis, stabilisation and initial treatment of a wide range of acute medical conditions. Our aim is to provide high quality acute medical and multi-professional care for our patients, allowing speedy diagnosis, treatment and transfer, or discharge back to the community.

You will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills with particular focus on the management of deteriorating adults, assessment and management of acute admissions. The trust has a leadership development programme, which you will be encouraged to attend to support the wards quality improvement agenda.

You will be supported by the Ward Manager and a very engaged team of consultant acute physicians and a senior management team.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of RoyalFree London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values. To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and thedevelopment, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring highstandards of evidence based care using a defined model of care. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensurethat these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, withinown management responsibility. To contribute to the development of evidence based guidelines/policies relating tospeciality. To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained usingappropriate written and electronic documentation. To monitor the Friends and Family Test/Expedia patient feedback and use to improveand maintain an excellent patient experience. To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate mannerwhen requested for e.g. audits or monitoring CQC standards. To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decisionmaking on staffing and workforce. To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate variance. To implement safe working practices with regard to the Trusts ClinicalGovernance/Clinical Risk Strategies. To be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinicaland non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported,investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence. To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patientcare. To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassuranceregarding assessment, care and treatment. To supervise Band 5 staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care and within thesphere of competency. Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out caredelegated to them. Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code ofProfessional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives andHealth Visitors.2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this throughspot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures.3 To obtain patient and relative feedback by undertaking clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care. To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care. To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment. Be accountable at all times for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk. To ensure early discharge/transfer planning is carried out enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital/ transferring, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order achieving a safe and timely discharge from hospital. To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities. Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. To be aware of the research process and current trends. In collaboration with the Senior Sister, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility. Resolve any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister and reporting via the Trusts incident reporting system. Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES Accountable for general ward environment needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear walkways and bed areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and supplies are stored correctly. Accountable for the safe custody, storage, usage and recording of all medication including controlled drugs in accordance with Trust Policy. Accountable for efficient and economical use of ward supplies.5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to- day management of nursing and support staff within the ward. On a rotational basis be responsible for scheduling duty rotas, annual leave, study leave, monitoring absences and use of temporary staff, monitoring the use of bank staff. To act as an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing this role. To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and maintaining a low vacancy rate. To develop skills in understanding the management and monitoring the non-pay budget. To develop skills to be able to investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary and in consultation. To liaise with the Senior Matron and Complaints and Clinical Risk Management Teams appropriately.4 To ensure there are effective communication systems in place to enable staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation. To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements.6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records. To ensure that there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation including unit meetings.7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Attend general trust Induction. Attend corporate nursing and midwifery induction. To be aware of the research process and current trends. In collaboration with the matron, lead nurse and clinical lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility. Through the appraisal system, ensures own training needs are identified and mandatory training is kept up to date in conjunction with the Ward Manager. Attend and contribute to staff meetings, including team briefings and reads information as required. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness. To be involved in teaching and education programmes and assist in mentoring student Assistant Practitioners and Nursing Assistants. To actively participate in own appraisal/personal development plan with the appropriate supervisor.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

2. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies 3. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. 4. Ensure theatre systems are utilised and updated to support the delivery of care in the perioperative setting 5. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty 6. Assist in monitoring and maintaining stocks of material and equipment at appropriate levels within the theatre, as delegated by registered practitioners. 7. Work effectively as part of a team. 8. Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role. 9. Act, at all times, in a manner which demonstrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality. 10. Embrace the Trust values and work in an inclusive way. 11. Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection, and wellbeing. 12. Responsible for maintaining own skills, knowledge, and competence for the role. 13. Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy. 14. Participate in team discussions / meetings as an integral member of the team. 15. You are accountable for your work and for reviewingthe effectiveness of care provided. Adapting, or escalating as required. 16. To support or guide other members of the perioperative team. 17. Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors to the department. 18. Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property. 19. Ensure incidents, issues and complaints are reported, following the appropriate Trust / Departmental policies and utilising the appropriate reporting systems / escalations. Responsibilities for People or Training 20. Undertake the Trusts corporate and local induction and maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your 21. Complete mandatory training. This will vary depending on area of work. 22. Attend In-service Training 23. Successful completion of the Care Certificate if applicable

Royal Free World Class ValuesThe post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues,clients and patients alike. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system and correctlyassemble prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed andin the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures(SOP). Organise the timely supply of out of stock medication to patients,prioritise and delegate to other pharmacy team members whennecessary. Communicate any delays in supply to the appropriate person. Counsel patients on the use of their dispensed medications, offeringadvice and answering any queries. To provide information and advice to nursing and medical staff on allaspects of drug usage and availability. Receive deliveries from suppliers and manufacturers. Check delivery accuracy against paperwork. Query discrepancies and damaged stock with supplier/senior staff. Securely store stock into the allocated areas ensuring rotation of stock. Ensure stock is accurate and perform daily stock counts. Query stock discrepancies with a senior staff member. Manage slow moving, expiring/expired or over stock holding To follow established procedures and maintain all relevant recordsaccording to departmental and legal requirements. Order stock from supplies and manufacturers in accordance with theordering procedures To dispense clinical trials, private patient prescriptions and controlleddrugs. To be accountable for own professional actions. To perform other relevant duties as requested by the senior pharmacymembers. To participate in the Saturday and Bank Holiday service rosters. To assist the senior technicians in the outpatients dispensary. Ensuring the hospital formulary is adhered to and to provide advice andoffer solutions when non formulary/unlicensed drugs are prescribed. To follow established procedures and maintain all relevant recordsaccording to departmental and legal requirements. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy. Ensure that strong relationships are built with our customers in order to understand their needs to deliver customer satisfaction. To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary sectors. Support the Pharmacist to conduct regular customer and stakeholder surveys to measure satisfaction. Work with the Pharmacist on implementing customer service improvement plans in conjunction with the pharmacy team. To assist in dealing with customer complaints promptly and efficiently in line with the company complaints procedure. To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle. To work under the supervision of pharmacist and respond to symptoms described by customers and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use including sale of over-the-counter (OTC) and Pharmacy only medicines. To deliver a high quality and comprehensive medicines counselling service to patients on all aspects of their pharmaceutical care including specialist and unlicensed drugs. To overcome communication barriers through the use of interpreters or other forms of communication. Please refer to the attached JD & PS for further information. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Swindon
Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailments

£6.40phTraining to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a healthcare assistant/support worker looking for work in Swindon? We have a variety of hours to cover in various settings in the area so have shifts to suit everyone.

First City Recruitment part of the First City Group are recruiting Care Assistants / Support Workers to work as agency staffing within Swindon and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for experienced Care Assistants wanting either full time or part time flexible work.

We are looking for reliable, empathetic, and caring individuals with 6 months of recent UK care experience to join our friendly and professional team. Our comprehensive induction training program is perfect for those who want to develop the skills needed to provide quality care. We're keen to recruit staff with the right values and behaviours who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience doing:
* Residential Care
* Support Work
* Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
* Care Assistant
* Domiciliary Care
* Homecare
* Working with challenging behaviours
* 1-1 Care
* Autism Support Work

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas

Weekly pay is £12.88 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) paid weekly every Friday.

Working with us you will receive:

• Excellent rates of hourly pay £12.88 - £15.68 (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Weekly pay
• Flexible day or night shifts, 12 hour shifts available.
• NEST pension plan
• Free uniform
• Free Comprehensive and rewarding in house classroom-based training.
• Access to Free health and social care diploma courses
• Enhancements rates of pay on bank holidays and over the Christmas period
• Eligibility to Blue light card - a variety of discounts at your favourite stores, holiday bookings and many restaurants.
• 24-hour support from our experienced office team

Our Requirements:

• You will need to be caring, kind, patient, reliable, honest, and trustworthy.
• Willing to undertake Personal Care tasks including bathing and toileting.
• Be comfortable and confident working as part of a team or lone working.
• A willingness to be flexible to meet the requirements of our client base.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Salary: £12.88 -£15.68 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) paid weekly

If you're looking for a new challenge and think you have what it takes to provide excellent care to those in need, get in touch with us today

First City Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of mandatory training.