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Principal Duties & Areas of Responsibility Clinical Duties Carries out all aspects of clinical work as approved by their Line Manager, working within established codes of practice. Performs the following investigations on a range of Cardiac and Medical patients, including the elderly, paediatrics, acute and critically ill, inpatients and outpatients: o 12 lead Electrocardiogram o Application of ambulatory ECG monitors o Application of ambulatory BP monitors o Basic spirometry respiratory testing o Application of sleep monitoring To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspect of own work, including the management of patients in your care and dealing with their specific needs. Uses own discretion to ensure a patient is suitable for the investigation. Identifies any automatically generated reports that are false and or inaccurate, escalating any errors to the appropriate member of LTHT staff. Reports any potential life-threatening situations directly to the appropriate clinical member of staff. Seeks advice from more experienced staff members when/if required. Provides technical advice to patients and other members of the multi-disciplinary team including cardiac and non-cardiac physicians and other health care professionals. Undertakes clinical supervision and training of other professionals, junior and trainee staff. Works as an autonomous practitioner within established departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Including work as an independent practitioner when based at any of the satellite hospital sites i.e., Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital, Wharfedale, Seacroft, Chapel Allerton and any of the Trust CDC sites. Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team and trust-wide staff to ensure the best possible care for patients by using negotiating, reassurance and persuasiveness skills. Communicates information about routine cardio-respiratory investigations to patients and relatives/carers including children and those with learning and/or physical disabilities. Demonstrates personal duty of care for safe use of expensive and highly complex equipment. Regularly performs routine maintenance of equipment and reports equipment faults in accordance with departmental policy. Maintains stock levels of consumable items and the security of stock/equipment. Maintains a safe working environment. Ensure all work is entered onto the appropriate database in a timely manner, allowing for accurate billing for the Cardio-respiratory CSU. Works to the departments core hours, however is required to participate and be flexible if requirements change according to service demand, i.e., late night clinics and weekend working. Professional Responsible for maintaining own technical proficiencies and competencies in clinical areas. Maintains and develops current knowledge of evidence-based practice in each clinical area. Responsible for reporting clinical incidents and adverse events to the appropriate Team Manager / Service Manager. Responsible for formal mentorship and input into coordination of training of designated junior staff and students. Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review. Regularly provides training in fundamental cardiac techniques to Trainee Cardiac Physiologists and junior staff members. Undertakes Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Personal Development Plan (PDP) as developed with Line Manager. Attends and participates in departmental staff meetings. Frequently undertakes collection of data for use in audit, research projects and equipment testing. Works in close liaison with other staff members to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service, contributing to maintaining a friendly and welcoming working atmosphere. Organisational Responsible for ensuring the Leeds Way Values and LTHT vision is integrated within the Cardio-Respiratory CSU. Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and organise the clinical caseload within a designated area of cardiology. Responsible for obtaining, transmitting and storing information relating to the delivery of a care service. Keep accurate and timely records, inputting accurate data into the departmental databases allowing for the production of statistical resource information for accurate billing. Make appointments for GP ECG referrals. Effort Required to exert moderate physical effort. Frequent transferring of patients and equipment on both trolleys and wheelchairs. There is a frequent requirement for prolonged, but often predictable, periods of concentration. Frequent exposure to highly emotional circumstances, i.e. patients undergoing investigation for heart disease. To comply with the Trusts manual handling policy at all times. Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a regular daily basis, e.g., bodily fluids including blood, sputum, vomit, urine, fleas and lice. Occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression. Deals sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility.

1. To ensure the safe, efficient and correct receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals. 2. To participate in stock topping up service to wards and departments. 3. To interpret and accurately dispense prescriptions and requests for medication including in-patients, outpatients, and community prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist. 4. To use the pharmacy computer system to dispense, issue, label, return, order and requisition medicines in accordance with level of training provided. 5. To ensure that the stores, dispensary and distribution areas are kept clean and tidy. 6. To dispose of and recycle pharmaceuticals in accordance with the departmental and local policies. 7. To ensure an adequate supply of sundries and stationary at all times in the dispensary and stores 8. To undertake day-to-day housekeeping tasks and other basic duties as necessary 9. To assist the purchasing officer to ensure supplies are maintained at optimum levels. 10. To ensure that requisitions are dealt with in a timely manner. 11. To ensure the maintenance of efficient stock control, including stock checks, stock rotation and expiry date checks 12. To assist in the induction and training of new members of staff, for example student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacists as appropriate. 13. To work as a practice supervisor 14. To work in line with department policies and procedures and line manager contactable. 15. To attend course and study days as deemed appropriate. 16. To participate in education and training schemes and meetings organised within the department. 17. To participate in all relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. 18. To always practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council. 19. Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Dispensary Manager

The post-holder will work within the Pharmacy Clinical Commissioning Team to ensure all financial and commissioning data for high cost medicines are reported to the Trust Finance and Commissioning Departments to ensure timely billing to external commissioners. This will include ensuring the Trust database is maintained with respect to external reporting requirements including but not limited to patient details, medication (including form, dose, and amount of medication supplied), indication and any other requirements requested by the Trust or the commissioners. In addition, the post holder will assist in the provision of additional Pharmacy databases which are used to inform external commissioners. In addition, the post holder will be required to support the Pharmacy Homecare Service Senior Assistant Technical Officers if requested by the Pharmacy Business and Finance Manager Please see full JD contained in TRAC application and advert.

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For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

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Duties and Responsibilities Perform a range of cytogenetic and molecular genetic techniques to generate high quality data Contribute to service delivery and the maintenance of turnaround times within the department Technical Use laboratory information systems according to protocols Partake in audits associated with sample pathways Preparation of reagents and solutions within the department Responsible for monitoring stock levels within department and informing appropriate staff members of the need to order reagents and consumables Undertake routine and complex sample preparation with accuracy and precision Undertake routine analysis Writing diagnostic reports using pre-defined templates Prepare and process samples under supervision for clinical trials and research and development projects as and when required Liaise with Technical Lead and/or Clinical Scientists regarding technical matters, sample preparation and further tests required Perform automated, semi-automated and manual processing of specimens which may require a high level of dexterity Ensure quality control measures are carried out to monitor analytical performance, take corrective action where applicable and report any failures to a senior member of staff Use of various laboratory equipment for sample processing Set up equipment for use by other members of staff Undertake preventative maintenance as and when required Undertake basic troubleshooting of expensive analytical instruments and automated analysers under supervision of senior staff File samples following appropriate protocols and keep records as required Dispose of excess and tested samples according to Health and Safety protocols Admin and other general duties. Maintain technical and analytical competencies Partake in departmental and section meetings, and contribute continuously to service improvement ideas and projects Participate in yearly appraisals Contribute towards positive team dynamics Support the team and provide cover where necessary, within the immediate PreRep team and beyond Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers. At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site. You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!

The post holder is an experienced general practice pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supported and working alongside a team of GreenLight pharmacists in general practice. In this role they will be supported by practice GPs and the GL@GP Director who will develop, manage and mentor them. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical pharmacy leadership for the practice, taking responsibility for, and not limited to, Structured Medication Reviews, areas of chronic disease management, medicines optimisation, quality improvement, the quality and outcomes framework and other enhanced services. The post holder will be responsible for leading, training and coordinating the work of less experienced pharmacy professionals to proactively and competently manage repeat prescribing systems, deal with acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care, if necessary putting in place systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practices. The post holder will provide support to practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, ensuring integration with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage GP workload. The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies and so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility Patient facing * Clinical Medication Reviews Patient facing* care home medication reviews Patient facing* domiciliary clinical medication review Patient facing* medicines support Telephone medicines support Medicine information to practice staff and patients Unplanned hospital admissions Documents management Repeat prescribing Signposting Risk stratification Service development Information management Medicines quality improvement Medicines safety Education and Training Public health * Due to Covid risks patient facing will largely involve managing patients remotely i.e. by phone or video link. Required skills and attributes Ability to develop collaborative working relationships Clinical knowledge, Skills and Experience Leadership experience Management experience Education, Training and Development Research and Evaluation

Network Navigators will connect with a wide range of internal and external parties to support care planning and discharge planning. Within the Trust, this will include liaison with other resources that have a focus on discharge including mental health Social Workers, Crisis Resolution Teams, Personality Disorder Liaison Nurses, and Occupational Therapists. External pathways will include interface with general adult social care and a range of housing and other accommodation pathways. Single gender womens wards will require connection to specific services e.g. domestic violence and refuge services and Childrens Services. daily attendance in ward and board rounds attendance in all relevant meetings completion of referral on forms, entering information and narrative in EPR systems documentation and handling of all issues pertinent to discharge creating and managing actions from meetings ability to work independently but within a wider team exceedingly good communication skills both written and verbal ability to work under pressure in a busy and acute mental health ward

Key Duties and Responsibilities 1. Risk stratification Design, develop and implement computer searches to identify cohorts of patients with chronic disease who need review and medicines optimisation. 2. Plan Clinics Manage own case load. Do the necessary checks for QOF and Ealing Standard entering the data correctly on the computer system. Implement improvements to the patients medication and prescribing independently where necessary. 3. Manage patients holistically Where patients have more than one condition; reviewing co-morbidities in the same appointment and updating QOF and Ealing Standard as appropriate. Referring to other members of the Primary Health Care team and Secondary Care as necessary. 4. Medication reviews Undertake structured medication reviews with patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy and implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests. Provide a telephone support for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines and deliver medicines reconciliation from secondary care recommendations. 5. Pathology Request and manage the results for the cohort of patients under your care in a safe and timely way. 6. Medicines safety and quality improvement Identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing requiring improvement. Conduct own audits and improvement projects and work with colleagues. Present results and provide leadership on suggested change. Demonstrate continuous QI activity focused upon prescribing safety as specified in the QOF guidance. This work for example might include deliver against the prescribing indicators in the Impact Investment Fund (IIF). Contribute to national and local research initiatives. 7. Service development Develop and manage new services that are built around new medicines or NICE guidance, where new medicine/recommendations allow the development of a new care pathway. 8. Care Quality Commission Provide leadership to the practice manager and GPs to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved as part of the regulatory role of this position. 9. Meetings Attend MDT, Network, Practice, ICB and Federation meetings as required. Being prepared to contribute to Network pharmacy issues as appropriate. 10. Oversight Network Pharmacy issues In addition to a clinical specialism this role involves oversight of prescribing across the two network practices and requires the ability to prepare and present reports as required. 11. Relationships To foster and maintain good relationships between, within and outside the Practices involved in the network. 12. Population and Public Health To devise and manage population and public health campaigns to run within the network if required. 13. Medicine information to practice staff and patients Answer all medicine related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes. 14. Flexibility To understand that this is a new and evolving role which may change with the needs of the Network. To be willing to change and the facilitate change in others and the system to promote quality care. 15. Training Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Provide training to visiting medical, nursing and other healthcare students where appropriate. 16. Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economies RAG list for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs). Liaise directly with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists. Assist practices in setting and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system. Suggest and develop computer decision support tools to help remind prescribers about the agreed formulary choice and local recommendations. Auditing practices compliance against NICEs technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters on important prescribing messages to improve prescribers knowledge and work with the team to develop and implement other techniques known to influence implementation of evidence such as audit and feedback.

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