Total 159 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in l1 5dr

We are currently seeking an experienced and versatile Practice Nurse to join us on a locum basis. This role is available immediately and will continue until March 2025. The position involves working 2 to 5 days per week

Here are some key details:

Job Title: Practice Nurse
Location: Liverpool
Type: Locum
Dates/Days Available: 2 to 5 days per week, starting ASAP until March 2025
Rates/Fees: upto £30 per hour Ltd
£500 Welcome Bonus
£750 refer a friend bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Perform essential Cytology procedures and manage long-term conditions.
• Support the practice team with various clinical tasks and patient care needs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure high standards of care in line with practice policies and procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Expertise in Cytology and managing long-term conditions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to various clinical needs and patient requirements.

Benefits of Service Care Solutions:

• Four-weekly payroll runs
• £250 training allowance
• Excellent pay rates and referral bonuses
• Specialist health consultants offering a single point of contact
• Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
• Ltd & PAYE payment options available
• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 NHS trusts and 200+ local authorities
• FREE DBS disclosures via fast-track online services
• FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations

Interested?
To learn more, call me at 01772 208 963 or submit your CV detailing your experience to scott.marsh@servicecare.org

Job Title: Beauty Therapist

Location: 17 PARKER STREET, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L1 1DJ

Hours: 16 hours per week

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Beauty Studio at Superdrug

With Beauty Studios located in over 400 of our stores, we offer treatments from brows to nails to lashes and have partnered with professional brands such as Orly, Studex, Lash Perfect & Eyelash Emporium. We are looking for passionate therapists to join Superdrug to deliver outstanding services to our customers.

About You

• You must possess an NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy or have equivalent relevant qualifications

• A qualification & experience in acrylic nails & E-file is desirable but not essential

• Previous experience in beauty is a plus

• Confidence in approaching customers and upselling services and products

• A desire to exceed customers' expectations

• Passionate about all thing's beauty

The Role

You will join a team of therapists who are experts at what they do. You will be providing professional advice and beauty treatments for our customers to ensure they have the best in-store experience.

You will offer the following treatments:

• Nails (manicure, pedicure, gel polish and Acrylics*)

• Threading

• Tinting

• Facial & Brow waxing

• Brow lamination

• Lash extensions

• Piercings

*Acrylics only performed in certain stores

What’s in it for you?

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling! In return we give you:

• A competitive salary

• Up to 28 days holiday

• Amazing discounts

• Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated friend
• Complimentary nail treatments
• Competitions throughout the year – prizes include photoshoot attendance (model preparation), ORLY hampers, Love2Shop vouchers and team nights out

• Professional inhouse training with our brand partners

• Attendance to our annual Beauty Studio conference

We offer continued in-house professional training in Threading, Tinting, Waxing, Brow Lamination, Piercing & Lash

extensions.

We are looking for Dispensing Assistants who are enthusiastic, proactive in their own role, can communicate well and work accurately and efficiently to a high standard.

You will be based within the main dispensary at Whiston Hospital with rotation to our out-patient centred pharmacy department at St Helens Hospital, where you will assist in the provision of a safe and effective dispensing service.

Experience of working within a pharmacy setting, for example Hospital, Community, Prison service etc. is essential and candidates must have completed an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent GPhC recognised dispensing qualification.

A good standard of education (to GCSE level) would be advantageous.

Interview Date - Week Commencing 14th October 2024

Duties will include routine labelling and dispensing of prescriptions for both inpatients and outpatients and Controlled drugs, the preparation of extemporaneous medicines, and involvement in the effective management of returned medicines from within the Trust. You will also take part in a rotation to work with our ward-based Pharmacy Technicians to provide a ward based dispensing service.

You will need to take part in our weekend and evening rotas providing a 7 day a week service to the Trust.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

KEY DUTIES
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices.
• To dispense prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices.
• To participate in the ATO dispenser rota through areas of the inpatient and outpatients’ dispensaries throughout the Trust.
• To dispense controlled drug prescriptions and maintain records accordingly.
• To take payment for prescriptions from patients according to the departmental procedure.
• To maintain an accurate balance of cash in the dispensary till and cash up at the end of each day.
• To participate in ward and clinic pharmacy services primarily to maintain and control stocks.
• To request stocks and special line items to fulfil prescriptions and ward top ups
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments.
• To provide information to patients relating to the dispensed prescriptions and ensure they understand their treatment.
• To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients, and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the Pharmacy team.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmacy dept and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g., St Helens.
• To extemporaneously dispense medicines using specific equipment (e.g., fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures. Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors.
• To dispense cytotoxic drugs.
• To assist other members of staff in the performance of an efficient and cost-effective service.
• To answer phone calls and queries from patients, medical staff, and all other users of the Trust.
• To accurately produce labels for dispensing using the JAC computer system.
• To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary.
• To provide individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging.
• To participate in the stock control of medicines under the supervision of the dispensary senior and chief technicians.
• To assist in the correct storage and turnover of stock including expiry date checks and leech storage.
• To participate in all Saturday, Sunday, evening, on-call, and bank holiday rotas in response to the changing needs of the Pharmacy service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• To maintain own continuing Professional development.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g., labelling, ordering and stock control.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
• To assist in the training of ATOs, ATO dispensers, student pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacists, work experience students and other new pharmacy staff.

RESEARCH & AUDIT
• To carry out and assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision.


This advert closes on Thursday 3 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

KEY DUTIES To assist in the receipt of prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To dispense prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To participate in the ATO dispenser rota through areas of the inpatient and outpatients dispensaries throughout the Trust. To dispense controlled drug prescriptions and maintain records accordingly. To take payment for prescriptions from patients according to the departmental procedure. To maintain an accurate balance of cash in the dispensary till and cash up at the end of each day. To participate in ward and clinic pharmacy services primarily to maintain and control stocks. To request stocks and special line items to fulfil prescriptions and ward top ups To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments. To provide information to patients relating to the dispensed prescriptions and ensure they understand their treatment. To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients, and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the Pharmacy team. To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmacy dept and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g., St Helens. To extemporaneously dispense medicines using specific equipment (e.g., fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures. Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors. To dispense cytotoxic drugs. To assist other members of staff in the performance of an efficient and cost-effective service. To answer phone calls and queries from patients, medical staff, and all other users of the Trust. To accurately produce labels for dispensing using the JAC computer system. To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary. To provide individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging. To participate in the stock control of medicines under the supervision of the dispensary senior and chief technicians. To assist in the correct storage and turnover of stock including expiry date checks and leech storage. To participate in all Saturday, Sunday, evening, on-call, and bank holiday rotas in response to the changing needs of the Pharmacy service. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain own continuing Professional development. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g., labelling, ordering and stock control. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To assist in the training of ATOs, ATO dispensers, student pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacists, work experience students and other new pharmacy staff. RESEARCH & AUDIT To carry out and assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision.

KEY DUTIES To assist in the receipt of prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To dispense prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To dispense controlled drug prescriptions and record according. To assist in the receipt of controlled drugs. To assist in stock control within the pharmacy, wards, departments, and clinics. To transcribe information from medicines kardexes on wards and liaise with ward staff on the appropriate supply of non-stock medication. To order stocks and special line items to fulfil prescriptions. To take payment for prescriptions according to the departmental procedure. To maintain an accurate balance of cash in the dispensary tills and cash up at the end of the day. To communicate with patients regarding their own medication that they have brought into the hospital and the continuation of supply. To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments. To counsel patients on the correct use of their medication and assess their understanding of the medicines and devices prescribed. To extemporaneously dispense medicines, occasionally using specific equipment (e.g. fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures. Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors. To assist other members of staff in the performance of their duties To co-operate in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective service. To answer phone calls and queries from patients and other health care professionals. To provide individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes according to trust policy. To participate as necessary in weekend, evening, bank holiday and on call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. To participate in the band 4 rota to the dispensary at St Helens. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To work to the code of ethics and standards of practice as laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council. To maintain continuing professional development. To maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To use the JAC computer system and input data responsibly and accurately, for all duties requiring its use e.g. labelling, ordering and stock control. To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary including ordering inpatient medication, transcribing medicine kardexes to order forms (one stop dispensing sheets) accurately. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programs in order to maintain and improve standards of service. To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the trust. RESEARCH & AUDIT To assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision

KEY DUTIES To act as clinical expert for nursing issues To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate Contribute to the Enhanced Recovery Programme and ensure adherence to its principles Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice To participate in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personal issues related to staff as required Optimum use of resources so that standards of care and safety are not compromised Maintain effective communication systems, so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and staff as required, To investigate any untoward incident/complaint thoroughly. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Manager Deputise for Senior Nursing staff as directed Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required Ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mix ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance Ensure IT systems are current eg ADT TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff To participate in the annual performance review of identified staff Band 5 and below in order to identify their training and development needs To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holders personal development needs To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for designated nursing staff within the team including appraisals, HR management and support in clinical practice in conjunction with the Ward Manager Responsibility for nursing staff within the team in the absence of Band 7/6 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Managing nursing team and skill mix appropriately, utilising bank and agency staff when appropriate within ward budget RESEARCH & AUDIT Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by leading and participating in surgical audits

37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Due to the recent theatre expansion at Whiston Hospitals, we are looking to expand the Personal Medical Secretary teams within the General Surgery department and the Burns & Plastics department.



Clinical Support Services at Whiston Hospital is looking to appoint Personal Medical Secretaries to provide a comprehensive service with the minimum of supervision within the General Surgery department and Burns & Plastics department.

Your preferred department will be discussed at interview.

The successful applicant will be able to organise their own workload and co-ordinate workload activities with other Personal Medical Secretaries in the team. The successful candidates will be of a pleasant disposition, have excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly telephone manner.

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• ​​​​​​SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

KEY DUTIES
• To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.
• Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.
• Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.
• Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Type discharge summaries as appropriate.
• Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.
• To manage and maintain 18-week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway.
• Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.
• Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.
• Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department.
• Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director.
• Preparation of departmental induction and teaching programme for junior doctors/students taking an active part in departmental induction.
• Arrange planned patient admission to Hospital liaising with the appropriate ward and admissions department.
• Ensure Consultants are up to date with mandatory training/appraisals and ensure information is updated on the system.
• Ensure sickness/absence and annual leave of clinical staff is reported on the system.
• Assist with the investigation and compilation of responses to complaints, helping to ensure this is done within the optimum deadlines set by the Trust.
• Work from initiative using own judgment, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or referring to appropriate person.
• Deal with enquiries either on the telephone or face to face from patients, consultants, junior doctors, and colleagues in an appropriate manner.
• Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner and that investigations are signed by consultants or team and are dealt with in accordance with Trust policy.
• Cross reference invoices against investigations completed at external sites. Prepare any claims for reimbursement for consultant activities.
• Accurate check of demographics using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen to check patient details are correct.
• Maintain effective track on inpatient referrals to ensue patient is reviewed promptly.
• Receive new referral letters and ensure they are dated and triaged in a timely manner. Liaise with appointments and patients to book appointments accordingly. Check monthly breach lists.
• Receive cash/cheque donations to Trust; provide receipt/letter of confirmation.
• Assist with audit/research data collection as required.
• Obtain information requested by Administration Services Manager as and when required.
• Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly.
• Train new and junior members of the team within own work area as required by Administration Services Co-ordinator.
• General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying. Participate in housekeeping of the office environment.
• Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager.
• Work with co-ordinators to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems.
• Implement policies and procedures for own areas.
• Order stationery for own areas when required.
• To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy.
• Any other duties required by Line Manager


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Medical Care Group at Whiston Hospital is looking to appoint a Personal Medical Secretary to provide a comprehensive service with the minimum of supervision within the Respiratory Department.

The successful applicant will be able to organise their own workload and co-ordinate workload activities with other Personal Medical Secretaries in the team. The successful candidates will be of a pleasant disposition, have excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly telephone manner.

Applicants will be proficient in the use of audio-typing and word-processing packages and qualified to at least RSA Level 3/OCR typing/word-processing or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology is essential. Possession of the AMSPAR certificate is desirable. Experience of using Microsoft Office software and the Medway system is an advantage but training will be provided if necessary.

There is a need to be able to work to tight deadlines and withstand the pressure of a busy department and it is essential that you are able to work on your own initiative.

Hours of work:

37.5 hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultants and Specialty Teams with the minimum of supervision. Organise your workload and co-ordinate activities with other Medical Secretaries to ensure that an efficient service is provided. It is essential that you should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and it is vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Interview date: 3rd October 2024

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

KEY DUTIES
• To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.
• Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.
• Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.
• Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Type discharge summaries as appropriate
• Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.
• To manage and maintain 18 week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway.
• Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.
• Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.
• Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director.
• Preparation of departmental induction and teaching programme for junior doctors/students taking an active part in departmental induction.
• Arrange planned patient admission to Hospital liaising with the appropriate ward and admissions department.
• Ensure Consultants are up to date with mandatory training/appraisals and ensure information is updated on the system.
• Ensure sickness/absence and annual leave of clinical staff is reported on the system.
• Assist with the investigation and compilation of responses to complaints, helping to ensure this is done within the optimum deadlines set by the Trust.
• Work from initiative using own judgment, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or referring to appropriate person.
• Deal with enquiries either on the telephone or face to face from patients, consultants, junior doctors and colleagues in an appropriate manner.
• Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner and that investigations are signed by Consultants or team and are dealt with in accordance with Trust policy.
• Cross reference invoices against investigations completed at external sites. Prepare any claims for reimbursement for consultant activities.
• Accurate check of demographics using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen to check patient details are correct.
• Maintain effective track on inpatient referrals to ensue patient is reviewed promptly.
• Receive new referral letters and ensure they are dated and triaged in a timely manner. Liaise with appointments and patients to book appointments accordingly. Check monthly breach lists.
• Receive cash/cheque donations to Trust; provide receipt/letter of confirmation.
• Assist with audit/research data collection as required.
• Obtain information requested by Administration Services Manager as and when required.
• Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly.
• Train new and junior members of the team within own work area as required by Administration Services Co-ordinator.
• General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying. Participate in housekeeping of the office environment.
• Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager
• Work with co-ordinators to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems.
• Implement policies and procedures for own areas.
• Order stationery for own areas when required.
• To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy.
• Any other duties required by Line Manager


This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

KEY DUTIES To quality check documentation completed in clinical administration support. Audit reports bi-monthly against KPIs (key performance indicators). Mentor, train and supervise relevant staff as required by the Administration Services Co-ordinator. Complete any Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation. Ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements /investigations are in place. Liaise with Personal Medical Secretary of specialty accordingly. Deal appropriately with concerns from staff in line with Trust policy. To answer the telephone promptly and politely, telephoning patients where appropriate using tact, discretion and empathy in all situations. Accurate use of patient information using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen to check patient details are correct. Ensure efficient audit processes in place concerning correspondence to ensure quality levels maintained and rectify accordingly. Print off EIS reports for discharges. Taking minutes of meetings and circulating to relevant groups. Obtain information requested by Administration Services Co-Ordinator. Record sickness/absence, annual leave on ESR system. Carry out appraisals as appropriate. Organise and order stationary items as appropriate. Ensure all mandatory training is up to date and report accordingly. Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly. General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying. Participate in housekeeping of the office environment. Attend appropriate training, meetings and education sessions at the request of manager. Work with managers to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems. To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy. Any other duties required by Line Manager

The Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is an experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse who prior to the commencement in post will be competent in some aspects of the clinical and professional duties. Attends high-risk deliveries for the resuscitation, stabilisation and safe transfer of newborn infants. Under supervision until deemed clinically competent carries out assessment of infants on the postnatal wards, including first medical examination. Refers to appropriate specialists, admits to NNU and/or discharges from hospital. Performs formal discharge examinations and determines whether a baby is fit for discharge. Uses specialised clinical and theoretical knowledge to assess the health status of the baby by medical, psychosocial and clinical examination. Plans and implements individual management and care plans in collaboration with nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of the neonate. Under supervision initiates treatment, including drug therapy and intravenous fluids and parenteral nutrition, in accordance with agreed guidelines. Initiation and subsequent management of mechanical ventilation, monitoring blood gases and alteration of ventilator settings accordingly. Obtain, interpret and monitor laboratory investigations with the appropriate response. Request, interpret and respond to other investigations such as x-rays, ECGs, ultrasound scans and blood tests. To ensure that reassessment of nursing, medical and psychosocial needs are evaluated, progress notes are kept and revision of management is instituted where appropriate. Provide counselling and support for parents whose children are receiving intensive care. To develop and maintain effective communication with parents and act as a liaison between parents and healthcare professionals. Develop and maintain nursing information systems and ensure that written documentation is kept in respect of investigations and incidents. To promote professionalism in nursing, ensure the rights, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and staff are protected at all times. Undertakes under supervision where not deemed competent the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the unit protocols. These may include: Venepuncture and capillary sampling Percutaneous arterial sampling Peripheral and umbilical venous cannulation Peripheral and umbilical arterial cannulation Insertion of percutaneous central venous lines Withdrawal of blood from an indwelling arterial or venous line. Attachment and calibration of blood pressure transducers. Endotracheal intubation for mechanical ventilation. Lumbar puncture. Use of and trouble-shooting ventilatory support. Supra-pubic aspiration of the bladder. Diagnostic investigation of pneumothorax and insertion of chest drain Administration of exogenous surfactant

KEY DUTIES To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians. Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation. Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed. Type discharge summaries as appropriate. Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not. To manage and maintain 18-week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway. Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings. Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service. Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director. Preparation of departmental induction and teaching programme for junior doctors/students taking an active part in departmental induction. Arrange planned patient admission to Hospital liaising with the appropriate ward and admissions department. Ensure Consultants are up to date with mandatory training/appraisals and ensure information is updated on the system. Ensure sickness/absence and annual leave of clinical staff is reported on the system. Assist with the investigation and compilation of responses to complaints, helping to ensure this is done within the optimum deadlines set by the Trust. Work from initiative using own judgment, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or referring to appropriate person. Deal with enquiries either on the telephone or face to face from patients, consultants, junior doctors, and colleagues in an appropriate manner. Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner and that investigations are signed by consultants or team and are dealt with in accordance with Trust policy. Cross reference invoices against investigations completed at external sites. Prepare any claims for reimbursement for consultant activities. Accurate check of demographics using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen to check patient details are correct. Maintain effective track on inpatient referrals to ensue patient is reviewed promptly. Receive new referral letters and ensure they are dated and triaged in a timely manner. Liaise with appointments and patients to book appointments accordingly. Check monthly breach lists. Receive cash/cheque donations to Trust; provide receipt/letter of confirmation. Assist with audit/research data collection as required. Obtain information requested by Administration Services Manager as and when required. Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly. Train new and junior members of the team within own work area as required by Administration Services Co-ordinator. General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying. Participate in housekeeping of the office environment. Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager. Work with co-ordinators to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems. Implement policies and procedures for own areas. Order stationery for own areas when required. To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy. Any other duties required by Line Manager

KEY DUTIES To quality check documentation completed in clinical administration support. Audit reports bi-monthly against KPIs (key performance indicators). Mentor, train and supervise relevant staff as required by the Administration Services Co-ordinator. Complete any Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation. Ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements /investigations are in place. Liaise with Personal Medical Secretary of specialty accordingly. Deal appropriately with concerns from staff in line with Trust policy. To answer the telephone promptly and politely, telephoning patients where appropriate using tact, discretion and empathy in all situations. Accurate use of patient information using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen to check patient details are correct. Ensure efficient audit processes in place concerning correspondence to ensure quality levels maintained and rectify accordingly. Print off EIS reports for discharges. Taking minutes of meetings and circulating to relevant groups. Obtain information requested by Administration Services Co-Ordinator. Record sickness/absence, annual leave on ESR system. Carry out appraisals as appropriate. Organise and order stationary items as appropriate. Ensure all mandatory training is up to date and report accordingly. Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly. General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying. Participate in housekeeping of the office environment. Attend appropriate training, meetings and education sessions at the request of manager. Work with managers to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems. To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy. Any other duties required by Line Manager Safeguarding Responsibilities Comply with Trust Safeguarding Children Policy and standard operating procedures to safeguard vulnerable children up to 18 years throughout the Trust, this includes the Protocol for Children who Do Not Attend Clinics, fulfilling your role as defined in these documents. Liaise with all relevant professionals (Police, Social Services) in relation to safeguarding work undertaken by your Consultant. Type any medical reports for child protection cases as requested by the Consultant, nurse or junior medical staff. Arrange multi- professional meetings regarding child protection/child in need cases. Minute multi- professional meetings as necessary. Provide administrative support for the Named Consultant and Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children Know about the range of physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. Be able to recognise signs of abuse appropriate to role and what action to take. Know what to do if concerned that a child is being abused. Know about the Trusts local policies/procedures. Understand the importance of sharing information, how it can help and the dangers of not sharing information. Be able to recognise signs of child abuse as this relates to their role. e.g observe inappropriate parenting, an unusually quiet and withdrawn child etc. Be able to seek advice and report concerns, ensuring that they are listened to.

KEY DUTIES To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians. Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation. Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed. Type discharge summaries as appropriate Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not. To manage and maintain 18 week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals toensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway. Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings. Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service. Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director. Preparation of departmental induction and teaching programme for junior doctors/students taking an active part in departmental induction. Arrange planned patient admission to Hospital liaising with the appropriate ward and admissions department. Ensure Consultants are up to date with mandatory training/appraisals and ensure information is updated on the system. Ensure sickness/absence and annual leave of clinical staff is reported on the system. Assist with the investigation and compilation of responses to complaints, helping to ensure this is done within the optimum deadlines set by the Trust. Work from initiative using own judgment, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or referring to appropriate person. Deal with enquiries either on the telephone or face to face from patients, consultants, junior doctors and colleagues in an appropriate manner. Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner and that investigations are signed by Consultants or team and are dealt with in accordance with Trust policy. Cross reference invoices against investigations completed at external sites. Prepare any claims for reimbursement for consultant activities. Accurate check of demographics using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen to check patient details are correct. Maintain effective track on inpatient referrals to ensue patient is reviewed promptly. Receive new referral letters and ensure they are dated and triaged in a timely manner. Liaise with appointments and patients to book appointments accordingly. Check monthly breach lists. Receive cash/cheque donations to Trust; provide receipt/letter of confirmation. Assist with audit/research data collection as required. Obtain information requested by Administration Services Manager as and when required. Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly. Train new and junior members of the team within own work area as required by Administration Services Co-ordinator. General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying. Participate in housekeeping of the office environment. Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager Work with co-ordinators to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems. Implement policies and procedures for own areas. Order stationery for own areas when required. To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy. Any other duties required by Line Manager

KEY DUTIES To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians. Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation. Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed. Type discharge summaries as appropriate. Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not. To manage and maintain 18-week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follows up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral to Treat (RTT) patient pathway. Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings. Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could influence the service. Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave, and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team, ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director. Preparation of departmental induction and teaching programme for junior doctors/students taking an active part in departmental induction. Arrange planned patient admission to Hospital liaising with the appropriate ward and admissions department. Ensure Consultants are up to date with mandatory training/appraisals and ensure information is updated on the system. Ensure sickness/absence and annual leave of clinical staff is reported on the system. Assist with the investigation and compilation of responses to complaints, helping to ensure this is done within the optimum deadlines set by the Trust. Work from initiative using own judgment, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or referring to appropriate person. Deal with enquiries either on the telephone or face to face from patients, consultants, junior doctors, and colleagues in an appropriate manner. Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner and that investigations are signed by consultants or team and are dealt with in accordance with Trust policy. Cross reference invoices against investigations completed at external sites. Prepare any claims for reimbursement for consultant activities. Accurate check of demographics using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen to check patient details are correct. Maintain effective track on inpatient referrals to ensue patient is reviewed promptly. Receive new referral letters and ensure they are dated and triaged in a timely manner. Liaise with appointments and patients to book appointments accordingly. Check monthly breach lists. Receive cash/cheque donations to Trust; provide receipt/letter of confirmation. Assist with audit/research data collection as required. Obtain information requested by Administration Services Manager as and when required. Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly. Train new and junior members of the team within own work area as required by Administration Services Co-ordinator. General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying. Participate in housekeeping of the office environment. Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager Work with co-ordinators to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems. Implement policies and procedures for own areas. Order stationery for own areas when required. To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy. Any other duties required by Line Manager

A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


Are you a dedicated and hard-working individual, looking to further your Pharmacy career?

The Pharmacy Department requires an experienced and adaptable Pharmacy Technician to be involved in the day to day management of a variety of computer systems and the review / development / change within the purchasing section of the pharmacy department. This is a 12 month fixed term post to cover maternity leave.

Interview date: TBC
• You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and having the ability to effectively work with a small team of staff in the purchasing section and the pharmacy team as a whole. You will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the purchase of pharmaceuticals ensuring the appropriate purchasing of stock for the pharmacy and it’s customers.
• The department is committed to continuous personal and professional development and aims to give the necessary support to ensure that individual needs can be met.
• Applicants must be registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician, possess BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Dispensing Technician Checking or recognised equivalent and have significant experience within hospital procurement.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (with adults and children barred lists).

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

KEY DUTIES
• To act as the System Manager for the Pharmacy CMM Stock Control system.
• To work under the direction of the Principal Clinical Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation in managing the purchasing section of the pharmacy to ensure that the purchase transactions of pharmaceuticals is processed accurately and efficiently to meet the section’s customers’ needs.
• To source and purchase pharmaceuticals according to departmental standard operating procedures and Trust standing financial orders.
• To work with the Principal Clinical Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation in reviewing / developing / changing purchasing and distribution arrangements for pharmaceuticals within the Trust to increase the efficient availability of medicines for all customers.
• To work alongside the EPMA Pharmacy team to ensure the effective management of the CMM Pharmacy Computer System.
• To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a ‘purchasing for safety’ policy to promote procurement of products with inherent safety features.
• To assess deliveries of unlicensed medicines for suitability and release them from quarantine according to the unlicensed medicines procedure.
• To assist in the management of recalled drugs following MHRA / notification via another route.
• To assist in promoting patient safety and efficiency within the department.
• Design, management and administration of inter departmental /speciality databases working with the specialist informatics pharmacist.
• Design, management and administration of Crystal reports and Crystal Scheduler working with the specialist informatics pharmacist.
• Design, management and administration of supplier performance database.
• Project Management for future computer/pharmacy systems development including the introduction of full electronic ordering and invoicing in line with the Carter report.
• To work alongside Senior Technician-Patient Services to ensure the effective training and on-going management of dispensary, purchasing and stores personnel with respect to use of the JAC computer system and ordering procedures.
• Organisation of processes and procedures for the collection, recording and reporting of Pharmacy Patient Data in line with NHS strategic direction working with the specialist informatics pharmacist.
• To respond to Freedom of Information requests received by the Pharmacy department where applicable.
• To represent St Helens & Knowsley Hospitals Pharmacy service as an active member on the NW CMM User Group.
• To support the needs of the Financial Sub Committee of the Medicines Management Group by providing financial reports from CMM
• To work with the Chief Technician – Patient Services in ensuring that the pharmacy robot is used to maximum efficiency.
• To actively participate in the Northwest networks for procurement of hospital medicines.
• To actively contribute to the Trust and Department cost improvement schemes
• To support the development and implementation of procedures and practices in accordance with all relevant standards.
• To develop and support Homecare delivery of medicines in accordance with local and national guidelines and standards.
• To assist invoicing staff in reconciling invoice queries as required.
• To act as an authorised signatory for orders of pharmaceutical items up to a value of £20k
• To liaise with senior staff within the pharmacy department regarding prescribing trends, seasonal variation, horizon scanning and formulary changes to plan and maintain suitable stock availability.
• To liaise with pharmacy staff and prescribers to ensure supply of patient specific items are obtained as required.
• To work with the Principal Clinical Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation in obtaining alternative products in case of supply problems and communicate availability problems to appropriate staff both within and outside of the Pharmacy department.
• To work with the Principal Clinical Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation in preparing for external audit from bodies such as Mersey Internal Audit and to prepare action plans in response to these audits.
• To produce forecast demands for contracting purposes.
• To participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures in liaison with other pharmacy staff.
• To undertake personal staff appraisals and review objectives according to the Trust’s requirements.
• To investigate, resolve and review complaints and breaches in quality and review practice, policies and procedures to reduce the risk of a recurrence.
• To comply with legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs within the pharmacy and other areas of the hospital
• To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
• St. Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a ‘No Smoking’ Policy and smoking is not permitted in Trust buildings or vehicles.
• All employees are individually responsible for the prevention and control of infection within their own area. The employee must attend Infection Control Induction training and mandatory Infection control training. The employee must follow all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to Infection Control.
• The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The tasks and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trust’s continued organisational development.
• The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site. Any such variation will be agreed in advance between the postholder and their Manager as part of the continuing process of management review and development.
• The employee shares with the employer the responsibility for suggestions to alter the scope of duties to improve the working situation. This document is intended to be a guide to the general scope of duties and not an inflexible specification

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES


• To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• To maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements.
• To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary.
• To undertake any training and assessment required to maintain competency in his/her duties.
• To maintain security and the safe storage of medicines within the pharmacy in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

To provide training and supervision of rotational pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and student technicians within the Purchasing and Homecare section.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be a member of the pharmacy purchasing management team.
• To act as a line manager for staff working within the purchasing team. To allocate duties, timetables approve annual leave and rotas, and to re-assess and adjust staffing according to irregular or unpredictable workloads, whilst aiming to keep the ordering process within acceptable time limits.
• To carry out appraisals, attendance management interviews and disciplinary meetings of reporting staff as required.
• To work alongside the Principal Clinical Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation in the recruitment of new staff.
• To supervise and support pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and undergraduate pharmacy students carrying out rotational duties within the purchasing section.
• To plan and manage own workload and to work independently and use acquired knowledge and experience to interpret the pharmacy services standards and relate them to the work of the department to achieve the expected outcome.
• To co-operate with section heads in the provision of staffing within the Pharmacy department, and problem solve staffing issues between different areas of the pharmacy, ensuring the provision of the most efficient Pharmacy service.


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

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