Total 42 Senior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bournemouth, Dorset, BA22 9RS

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Senior Staff Nurse

Bournemouth Hospital | Pre-Assessment | Permanent contract | Full time

Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

We're Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and we're serious about shaping the nation's health. Join us and we'll give you the greatest opportunities to fulfil your passion for nursing. You'll have the chance to grow your career while inspiring others to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

As a Senior Staff Nurse at our Bournemouth Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. As well as post-registration experience, you bring knowledge of mentoring and multi-specialty surgical procedures. Ideally, you hold qualifications in teaching and assessment, and management.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will:

• Be experienced in Pre-Assessment

• ​Lead by example and be an ambassador for the Nuffield Health way of caring

• Recognise talent and nurture junior colleagues, mentoring them to be the best they can be

• Use your excellent clinical skills and empathetic approach to meet each patient's needs

• Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care

• Provide day-to-day supervision, including clinical supervision of junior nursing staff and students

• Contribute to scheduling and rotas, recruitment, induction, performance reviews and training

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. Feel your best with emotional wellbeing support, gym membership, private healthcare, expert financial advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital.

At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health.

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.

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CLINICAL To identify, prioritise and manage patients who require occupational therapy input. Including education of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to promote appropriate referrals for both discharge planning and rehabilitation. To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge services. To be competent in the administration of specific occupational therapy assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and occupational areas. To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and occupational areas. To provide specialist occupational therapy input to Critical care, including intensive care units and high dependency units at Denmark Hill site. To identify risks, complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of therapeutic manual handling techniques and the lone working policy and document this accurately. To recognise any change in the condition of the patient and alter treatment accordingly or escalate to medical teams as required. To work within local policies and procedures, national standards and guidelines and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards and ethics. To support patients in setting their own goals, then implementing this and evaluating appropriately. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, to achieve therapeutic goals. To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program. To assess and demonstrate to patients and carers the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision of equipment to support discharge. To liaise with professionals in onward services to ensure continuity of care. To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs, ensuring equity of service provision. To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate electronic records and activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards. To write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports for social services, onward inpatient services and community services. To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills. To assist with planning and prioritisation of the team and departments workload in the event of staff absence to ensure the occupational therapy priority services are maintained. To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information. COMMUNICATION To communicate complex information to patients and family/ carers who may have barriers to understanding. To actively participate in team meetings within the occupational therapy department and with the MDT, including weekly MDT meetings, case conferences and best interest meetings and to delegate for specialist or team lead occupational therapist as required. To be skilled in communicating reasoning and motivating patients to participate in sessions. To communicate professionally in person and by telephone with families/ carers and other professionals. To manage differences of opinions and difficult conversations within the team, MDT and with patients, families/ carers MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION To supervise and provide support for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and technicians and students. To be aware of the importance of staff well being, accessing trust support as required and raising any concerns with supervisors or senior staff. To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda. To assist in developing services and standards according to the occupational therapy objectives. To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the critical care occupational therapy service with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards. To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment, raising any concerns and reporting when further resources are needed. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash. To have good IT skills and use a variety of IT systems to input patient and staff data as required. TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. To promote development of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, technicians and students according to their training and development needs as identified through supervision and appraisal. To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects. To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio. To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in critical care occupational therapy and participate in wider issues of providing an occupational therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making. To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects. To participate in and present on the critical care in-service training programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings, study day and external conferences. To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To live and role model the Kings Trust Values and Vision. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. An individual performance review and the setting of objectives will occur within each rotation. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service

Duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which maybe of a complex nature.

Although no formal qualifications are required for this post, it will be important to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in laboratory support work is also essential

University Hospitals Dorset Cellular Pathology department has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS.

The Cellular Pathology team is made up of different grades of Scientist, including Medical laboratory staff, associate practitioners and biomedical scientists the aim being putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service

The role is fulltime, and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week

Additional contact information

Rita Perdigao - Senior Biomedical Scientist

rita.perdigao@uhd.nhs.uk

0300 019 5658


Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

The main duties of this role will be to support BMS staff in providing analysis of specimens received using complex diagnostic procedures across Cellular Pathology. Other duties include microtomy and assisting the Specialist Biomedical Scientist at dissection

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities 1. To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with neurological impairments, who require occupational therapy input. Including education of the MDT to promote appropriate referrals for both discharge planning and rehabilitation. 2. To assess and treat patients with neurological disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge services. 3. To be competent in the administration of specific neurological occupational therapy assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual deficits, psychosocial needs and occupational performance. 4. To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial, compensatory and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and occupational areas. 5. To provide specialist occupational therapy input to neurological wards, critical care units, acute services, rehabilitation services, outpatients and clinics. 6. To support patients and carers in setting their own goals, then implementing this and evaluating appropriately. 7. To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program. 8. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, to achieve therapeutic goals. 9. To identify risks, complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy and document this accurately. 10. To recognise any change in the condition of the patient and alter treatment accordingly or escalate to medical teams as required. 11. To work within local policies and procedures, national standards and guidelines and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards and ethics. 12. To assess and demonstrate to patients and carers the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision of equipment to support discharge. 13. To liaise with professionals in onward services to ensure continuity of care. 14. To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs, ensuring equity of service provision. 15. To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate electronic records and activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards. 16. To write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports for social services, onward inpatient services and community services detailing functional status, discharge recommendations and recommendations regarding ongoing occupational therapy interventions. To contribute to multidisciplinary functional and discharge reports detailing occupational therapy interventions and recommendations as required. 17. To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills. 18. To assist with planning and prioritisation of the team and departments workload in the event of staff absence to ensure the occupational therapy priority services are maintained. 19. To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information. COMMUNICATION 1. To communicate complex information to patients and family/ carers who may have barriers to understanding. 2. To actively participate in team meetings within occupational therapy and with the MDT, including weekly MDT meetings, case conferences and best interest meetings and to delegate for specialist or team lead occupational therapist as required. 3. To be skilled in communicating reasoning and motivating patients to participate in sessions. 4. To communicate professionally in person and by telephone with families/ carers and other professionals. 5. To manage differences of opinions and difficult conversations within the team, MDT and with patients, families/ carers. Administrative Responsibilities 1. To supervise, provide support and complete appraisals with occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and technicians and students. 2. To be aware of the importance of staff wellbeing, accessing trust support as required and raising any concerns with supervisors or senior staff. 3. To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda. 4. To assist in developing services and standards according to the Occupational Therapy objectives. 5. To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the neurological occupational therapy services with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards. 6. To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment, raising any concerns and reporting when further resources are needed. 7. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash. 8. To have good IT skills and use a variety of IT systems to input patient and staff data as required. Education and Training and Research 1. To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. 2. To promote development of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, technicians and students according to their training and development needs as identified through supervision and appraisal. 3. To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement. 4. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. 5. To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects. 6. To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio. 7. To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in Occupational Therapy and participate in wider issues of providing an Occupational Therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making. 8. To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects. 9. To participate in and present on the neurology in-service training programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings and external conferences. 10. To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade. People Management and Performance Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed. Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans. Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant. Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level. Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process. Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people. Review skills mix at regular intervals in order to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team: Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

CLINICAL 1. To identify, prioritise and manage patients who require occupational therapy input. Including education of the MDT to promote appropriate referrals for both discharge planning and rehabilitation. 2. To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge services. 3. To be competent in the administration of specific occupational therapy assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and occupational areas. 4. To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and occupational areas. 5. To identify risks, complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of therapeutic manual handling techniques and the lone working policy and document this accurately. 6. To recognise any change in the condition of the patient and alter treatment accordingly or escalate to medical teams as required. 7. To work within local policies and procedures, national standards and guidelines and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards and ethics. 8. To support patients in setting their own goals, then implementing this and evaluating appropriately. 9. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, to achieve therapeutic goals. 10. To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program. 11. To assess and demonstrate to patients and carers the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision of equipment to support discharge. 12. To liaise with professionals in onward services to ensure continuity of care. 13. To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs, ensuring equity of service provision. 14. To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate electronic records and activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards. 15. To write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports for social services, onward inpatient services and community services. 16. To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills. 17. To assist with planning and prioritisation of the team and departments workload in the event of staff absence to ensure the occupational therapy priority services are maintained. 18. To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information. COMMUNICATION 1. To communicate complex information to patients and family/ carers who may have barriers to understanding. 2. To actively participate in team meetings within the occupational therapy department and with the MDT, including weekly MDT meetings, case conferences and best interest meetings and to delegate for specialist or team lead occupational therapist as required. 3. To be skilled in communicating reasoning and motivating patients to participate in sessions. 4. To communicate professionally in person and by telephone with families/ carers and other professionals. 5. To manage differences of opinions and difficult conversations within the team, MDT and with patients, families/ carers. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 1. To supervise, provide support and complete appraisals with occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and technicians and students. 2. To be aware of the importance of staff wellbeing, accessing trust support as required and raising any concerns with supervisors or senior staff. 3. To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda. 4. To assist in developing services and standards according to the occupational therapy objectives. 5. To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the occupational therapy services with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards. 6. To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment, raising any concerns and reporting when further resources are needed. 7. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash. 8. To have good IT skills and use a variety of IT systems to input patient and staff data as required. TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 1. To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. 2. To promote development of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, technicians and students according to their training and development needs as identified through supervision and appraisal. 3. To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement. 4. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. 5. To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects. 6. To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio. 7. To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in occupational therapy and participate in wider issues of providing an occupational therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making. 8. To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects. 9. To participate in and present on the in-service training programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings and external conferences. 10. To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To live and role model the Kings Trust Values and Vision. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. An individual performance review and the setting of objectives will occur within each rotation. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Safe Guarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by; attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults familiarising themselves with the trust's processes for reporting concerns reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately Infection Control Statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Provide evidence-based advice, support and information with regards to the appropriate support and referral of women with mental health illness. Care pathways to be in place for all levels of mental health severities (low, moderate and high); developed in active collaboration with specialist perinatal mental health services, womens services and women and families accessing our care. Provide a service link between midwives, GPs, health visiting service, obstetricians, specialist mental health services, child safeguarding team and other agencies in relation to the care of pregnant women and new mothers with mental health illness. Attend triannual meetings with UK Perinatal Mental Health Midwives forum where able. Work with colleagues to ensure that there is routine screening and early identification of women with, or at risk of a mental illness. Attend triannual risk meetings with MDT to review and share learning points in relation to perinatal mental illness. Attend weekly perinatal mental health meetings where possible. Attend staff huddles to offer skill sharing and allow for staff to access face to face support. Identify areas for research, audit and development relevant to mental health. Initiate and participate in research and clinical audit programmes, and encourage other midwives to do the same. Engage with service users and family members to gain feedback on their experiences. Use this feedback to inform development of services. The post holder will work in collaboration with the Lead Consultant Obstetrician, the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team, the Perinatal Mental Health Network, the Adult Mental Health Services, Crisis Team and Safeguarding Team. Be aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the family and endeavour to meet these at all times within the maternal mental health context. Undertakes and completes audits as necessary. Ensure local community support and out of area perinatal mental health team contacts are up to date and accessible to all. Foster and maintain close links with University in relation to perinatal mental health practice and education. Attend mandatory training in line with Trust and Directorate Policies. Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Midwives Rules

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Clinical Practice To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct,Trust Policies and Procedures To act as an expert for the care of neonates/infants, providing effective leadership and acting as a positive role model To set agreed standards of nursing care and to monitor them and take action to improve if necessary To communicate effectively with patients, their parents/carers and all healthcare personnel To promote a holistic and multi disciplinary approach to care, ensuring continuity of care In conjunction with senior nurses within the care group, to develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the area, ensuring that practice is evidence based

Provide specialist nursing service for babies, children, and young people with specialist respiratory care needs. Provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through treatment. To accept responsibility for own patient caseload, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care, which reflects the assessment undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made. Assess health, health related and nursing needs of the children and young people, families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care for individuals and groups. This can include: managing a patient caseload; ordering/advising ondiagnostic tests; making and receiving referrals; admitting and discharging patients for specified conditions and within agreed protocols; running clinics; prescribing medicines and treatment Attend/run outpatient clinics to follow up patients and ensure all relevant information is available to enable patients to make informed choices about their treatment Assess and manage critical and clinical events to ensure safe and effective care. Support and empower patients, their families and other carers to influence and participate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on a range of specialist nursing care and services. Facilitate learning in relation to identified health needs for patients and carers. Implement programmes of education and training in according to the identified health needs of patients, carers and other involved in their care Provide counselling and psychological support for individuals and their carers. Act independently within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency context Promote children well-being and safeguarding them from harm, and work within agreed policies for reporting concerns including concerns about colleagues. Challenge existing boundaries of practice where patient care can be enhanced by broader nursing roles

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in the Immunology Department of our ISO15189:2012 accredited laboratory at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. We provide diagnostic and monitoring services to patients across a wide geographical area and support our acute services across both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole General Hospital within the Trust.

We are a supportive Trust interested in developing our employees, all relevant training will be provided and there are opportunities for continuing professional development for the successful applicant.

The One Dorset Pathology service will bring together Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals to deliver a single, efficient and high-quality pathology service. It will provide clinicians, patients and carers with a consistent and high standard of service across the area and maximise efficiency in the use of resources. The new service is a formal collaboration and is included in one of the 29 national pathology networks known as the ‘South 6’ network that includes: Hampshire Hospitals, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Southampton.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

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This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Main Duties and Responsibilities Leadership To propose and implement policies, guidelines and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients and the Care Group in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist Surgery , Trauma , Gastroenterology , Ophthalmology & Dental To comment on policy and service changes and plans within the clinical pharmacy service and to contribute to, and participate in, pharmacy service developments in line with departmental and Trust policy. To develop, implement and audit prescribing guidelines for use within the division in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist Surgery, Trauma, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology & Dental. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist Surgery, Trauma, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology & Dental where necessary. To participate regularly in the multidisciplinary ward rounds as appropriate, and assist in the further development of the pharmacists role within the Care Group. To assist in the development, implementation and audit of evidence-based prescribing guidelines. To ensure services provided are in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards. To proactively support the development of ward and clinical pharmacy services to clinical areas in order to advance the safe, clinically effective and cost effective use of drugs. Clinical Responsibilities To act as a specialist practitioner in the clinical area. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care specifically for Surgery & Ophthalmology patients within the Care Group and more generally for all patients. To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards. To provide highly specialised evidence-based clinical advice and information to nursing and medical staff on the care and treatment of patients. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To contribute to and participate in the clinical/ward pharmacy service. Where appropriate and necessary to practice as a prescriber in area of own expertise, as appropriate, and provide direct high quality of care to Surgery & Ophthalmology patients. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff. To liaise with other pharmacists/healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues. To participate in discharge planning. To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for all Surgery & Ophthalmology patients/carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients, including participation in the POD scheme. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, as appropriate and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. To liaise with other Pharmacists, Doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme. Financial Management To support the Principal Pharmacist in monitoring drug expenditure within the Care Group and provide accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Clinical Director and General manager. To identify areas of potential cost-savings within the Care Group, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. Using horizon scanning techniques identify future high cost medications. To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing. To educate other healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the care group. To attend Care Group or Specialty financial meetings when required. To work across traditional boundaries e.g. primary and secondary care. To optimise the use of homecare providers to ensure VAT savings are realised as necessary. People Management and Performance To lead, coach and manage the performance of junior staff in line with good people management practices, ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed. To participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure line reports have a clear set of objectives and development plans. Ensure direct reports are compliant with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements. Manage absences of direct reports including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level. Support with the recruitment of the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process. Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment. To participate in teaching and supervising students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To act as postgraduate tutor for Diploma students. To act as a tutor for trainee pharmacists. To participate in teaching nurses, medical staff, and AHPs. To participate in the recruitment and selection of pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists, and junior pharmacists as needed. To regularly train, supervise and assess at ward level junior pharmacy staff providing a ward/clinical pharmacy service to wards within the Care Group. To supervise, train and assess at ward level, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists and students. To participate in the in-service clinical pharmacy training of all pharmacy staff. To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated. To participate regularly in the induction, training and development of medical, nursing and other healthcare staff. Research and Service Development To regularly lead, participate in and co-ordinate relevant research or audit projects. To participate in audit and practice research to investigate and where appropriate improve the quality of service. To publish and present the results and outcomes of own research and audits locally, nationally or internationally as appropriate. To liaise with clinical trial nursing and pharmacy staff with regards to monitoring and continuing supply of trial medicines to patients. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team: Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. It will automatically be reviewed in the event that the post becomes vacant. The Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services will review the job description. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed. To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the Chief Pharmacist Nothing omitted or written here shall absolve the pharmacist from at all times ensuring that correct, professional techniques, ethics, attitudes and procedures are maintained by the staff for whom he/she is responsible. Safe Guarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by; attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

To organise the dispensary-based services including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs, controlled drugs and Clinical Trials to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager. To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service. To review dispensary errors ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager. To attend cross site meetings with the aim to standardise practice across sites. To take part in the dispensary checking rota. To assist with good stock control, ensuring the efficient use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum and encouraging the reuse of medicines where possible. To cover, where appropriate, the duties of other senior Dispensary staff in their absence. To assist with the preparation of weekly rotas to ensure all dispensary duties have sufficient staffing. To assist in the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements are in place throughout the Hospital. To regularly monitor activity and quality data and use this information to maintain a quality service. To ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.. To partake in audits conducted within the Dispensary.. To deal with verbal complaints, safety issues and investigate DATIX incidents. To take part in the routine destruction of Controlled Drugs alongside a delegated responsible person. To contribute to service developments within the department. To be able to follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). To be able to dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication accurately. To competently counsel patients on the use of their outpatient medication. To contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust. To support the Dispensary Manager by contributing to the development of the Dispensary Services. To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others. To ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines. To be able to use initiative to appropriately prioritise work. Participate in the Departments Seven day working model which includes weekends, late night and bank holiday working rota