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The post holder will be expected to; Provide inpatient and outpatient services (theatres and clinics) under consultant supervision Contribute to the emergency out of hours rota- senior 2nd tier cover Supervise daily ward rounds Conduct patient management in line with plans agreed with the Consultants Support and teach junior colleagues effectively Participate in M&M and MDT meetings Contribute to Quality & Improvement Projects within the department Attend departmental meetings

Key responsibilities will include: Providing day to day leadership for the Advanced Respiratory Care Unit & deputising for Ward Sister. Working clinically, maintaining high standards of care. Taking an active role in the success of the division and the Trust. Be an advocate at maintaining patient safety, quality & improving the patient experience. Act as resource, role model, develop staff & current practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Professional Leadership and Development To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities and to participate in the review and appraisal process. To adhere to the individual Professional code of conduct and practice at all times. To reflect on own practice individually and/or through regular clinical supervision. Provide clinical education, training, and evaluation of clinical competence of team and multidisciplinary team staff, providing support and guidance. To maintain, develop and disseminate specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice. To critically evaluate own work using evidence-based projects, audits, and outcome measures. To work autonomously as an Occupational Therapist within professional and PICS guidelines, policies, and procedures. Communication and Relationships Demonstrate advanced communication skills in providing advice, empowerment, facilitation, influence, motivation, and counselling. Be able to provide concise summary of appointments, raise any concerns to appropriate professionals, communicate treatment plan and request additional support or requirements from GP or other Healthcare Professional. Manage complex communication issues that may arise between differing health and social care professionals including de-escalation skills when working in highly antagonistic, hostile, and emotive clinical areas. Demonstrate an understanding of the need to involve patients and carers in decision making, offering them informed choices, respecting their views. Demonstrate the ability to recognise barriers to understanding that can be encountered with those without English as their first language, patients with disabilities and those with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, clinical depression or personality disorders. Seek out different styles and methods of communicating to assist longer term needs and aims. The nature of some communication can be unpredictable and can be of an urgent high priority nature: this can therefore be responsible for impacting into time allocated towards other necessary tasks. Provide and receive complex and sensitive information in relation to patient care and will have the ability to advise and support others to communicate information in an understandable, empathic, and reassuring way to adults with Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities and/or Cognitive difficulties and their family and carers. Utilise communications in accordance with Caldicott Principles, Data Protection, Freedom of Information Act and Trust Policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Occupational Therapy qualification HCPC registered occupational therapist. Post graduate degree or equivalent qualification or experience. Highly developed specialist knowledge of meeting the health needs of Adults with Mental Health underpinned by theory and experience. A teaching qualification (e.g., ENB 998/P126/127) or a proven track record in occupational therapy education is desirable but not essential. In depth knowledge of National and HCPC policies, procedures, code of conduct and standards of care in relation to service provision for adults with mental health. Post qualification experience of working collaboratively with statutory partners, third sector partners and families/carers. Knowledge of safeguarding adult and childrens procedures and the ability to take on a lead role in strategy meetings as and when required. Developed skills from a wide and variant background, experience and a broad yet deep knowledge base underpinned with a proven track record and/or an academically scrutinised knowledge base. Proven professional development, a profile that demonstrates, advanced clinical occupational therapy practice. Systematic understanding of how to manage a designated, complex, occupational therapy caseload (relative to primary care) using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing occupational therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. Offer advanced consultation skills and developed specialist and generic knowledge to undertake comprehensive assessment of health and psychosocial care needs of patients with complex disease, including holistic assessment, gathering and interpreting information, performing tests and analysing results. Analytical judgement underpinned with specialist knowledge and experience is used to develop evidenced based holistic personal care plan with patients, carers, relatives and health care professionals based on a full assessment. Provide evidence based written information, ensuring easy access to advice and information for patients and their carers. Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice data monitoring systems. Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans. Provides specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care Participate in the education, induction programmes and support meetings for other professional staff. Monitor own performance by reflective practice and identify training and educational needs. Maintain up to date mandatory training records. Identify the potential benefits of, and participating in, educational programmes for patients and their relatives/carers. Address specific health targets e.g., NHS Plan, National Service Frameworks related to own area of practice through education Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and individual health professional requirements. Analytical and judgment skills Ability to analyse and interpret complex, dynamic, and incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend appropriate course of action to address emergency issues in unfamiliar contexts. Demonstrate a high level of reflective practice and competence in clinical reasoning and decision making based on evidence-based OT practice. Analysis of and ability to work across organisational boundaries within health and social care and with wider community partners. Make a judgement on whether clients have the capacity to give informed consent seeking additional advice when necessary. It is desirable to have extensive risk assessment experience including use of the Mental Health or Mental Capacity Act. Planning and organisation skills Responsible for planning and managing their own workload. Work independently as an Enhanced Practitioner to manage own complex caseload. Plan and organise specialist occupational therapy provision and adjust as required. Promote, develop, and implement clinical standards and good practices both in care delivery and appropriate record keeping. Represent in the absence of the Clinical Team Lead as appropriate. Responsibilities for patient/client care Following the completion of a comprehensive core assessment, develop and provide an individualised, evidence-based programme of care based on formulation, including to those with complex needs/challenging behaviours. At all times work in collaboration with patients and carers ensuring that the patient is treated with compassion, respect and dignity. Manage distress and conflict in the day-to-day work with patients who, as an expression of their condition/ diagnosis, may at times be difficult to engage and/or demonstrate significant risk behaviours. Provide effective care and therapeutic interventions to patients presenting with a range of difficulties. To engage in active relapse prevention planning with patients and carers, contributing to their recovery and/ or wellbeing and discharge planning. Provide specialist advice and guidance to patients/carers and practitioners of other professional disciplines, less experienced staff, voluntary organisations and the public. Recognise and anticipate situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients and their carers and advise and treat on the promotion of health and the prevention of physical/mental and behavioural deterioration. Assist patients to develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), or equivalent, including determining problems, identifying goals and setting individual objectives. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the PCN which may regularly include working extended hours. This is pre-agreed with the surgeries if you require to work Enhanced Access. Demonstrate flexibility in the role. This may involve working across clinical pathways to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high-quality care at all times. Policy and Service Development Adhere to policies, procedures, protocols and standards and be instrumental in embedding these in service provision. Adhere to professional code of conduct and standards, and requirements of other legislation. Understand, contribute and advise on statutory issues which impact on patients and carers. Perform statutory duties and seek advice where necessary. Ensure Implementation of National, Trust and Local Service Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Health and Social Care and be involved in their development where appropriate. Report any deficiencies within the clinical environment or equipment. Actively participate in service developments and improving the quality of the delivery of evidence-based Treatment Interventions by others, ensuring a consistent and standardised approach across the Pathway. Participate in the effective monitoring, review and evaluation of the service provided Human Resources Take responsibility for keeping own professional knowledge and skills up to date through mandatory training, reflective practice, shared learning, etc. Be responsible for being actively involved in CPD and professional development plans via supervision and appraisal process. Completion of the HEE First Contact Practitioner Roadmap is mandatory once in post with the support of the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead. For more information please see supporting documents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Professional Leadership and Development To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities and to participate in the review and appraisal process. To adhere to the individual Professional code of conduct and practice at all times. To reflect on own practice individually and/or through regular clinical supervision. Provide clinical education, training, and evaluation of clinical competence of team and multidisciplinary team staff, providing support and guidance. To maintain, develop and disseminate specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice. To critically evaluate own work using evidence-based projects, audits, and outcome measures. To work autonomously as an Occupational Therapist within professional and PICS guidelines, policies, and procedures. Communication and Relationships Demonstrate advanced communication skills in providing advice, empowerment, facilitation, influence, motivation, and counselling. Be able to provide concise summary of appointments, raise any concerns to appropriate professionals, communicate treatment plan and request additional support or requirements from GP or other Healthcare Professional. Manage complex communication issues that may arise between differing health and social care professionals including de-escalation skills when working in highly antagonistic, hostile, and emotive clinical areas. Demonstrate an understanding of the need to involve patients and carers in decision making, offering them informed choices, respecting their views. Demonstrate the ability to recognise barriers to understanding that can be encountered with those without English as their first language, patients with disabilities and those with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, clinical depression or personality disorders. Seek out different styles and methods of communicating to assist longer term needs and aims. The nature of some communication can be unpredictable and can be of an urgent high priority nature: this can therefore be responsible for impacting into time allocated towards other necessary tasks. Provide and receive complex and sensitive information in relation to patient care and will have the ability to advise and support others to communicate information in an understandable, empathic, and reassuring way to adults with Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities and/or Cognitive difficulties and their family and carers. Utilise communications in accordance with Caldicott Principles, Data Protection, Freedom of Information Act and Trust Policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Occupational Therapy qualification HCPC registered occupational therapist. Post graduate degree or equivalent qualification or experience. Highly developed specialist knowledge of meeting the health needs of Adults with Mental Health underpinned by theory and experience. A teaching qualification (e.g., ENB 998/P126/127) or a proven track record in occupational therapy education is desirable but not essential. In depth knowledge of National and HCPC policies, procedures, code of conduct and standards of care in relation to service provision for adults with mental health. Post qualification experience of working collaboratively with statutory partners, third sector partners and families/carers. Knowledge of safeguarding adult and childrens procedures and the ability to take on a lead role in strategy meetings as and when required. Developed skills from a wide and variant background, experience and a broad yet deep knowledge base underpinned with a proven track record and/or an academically scrutinised knowledge base. Proven professional development, a profile that demonstrates, advanced clinical occupational therapy practice. Systematic understanding of how to manage a designated, complex, occupational therapy caseload (relative to primary care) using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing occupational therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. Offer advanced consultation skills and developed specialist and generic knowledge to undertake comprehensive assessment of health and psychosocial care needs of patients with complex disease, including holistic assessment, gathering and interpreting information, performing tests and analysing results. Analytical judgement underpinned with specialist knowledge and experience is used to develop evidenced based holistic personal care plan with patients, carers, relatives and health care professionals based on a full assessment. Provide evidence based written information, ensuring easy access to advice and information for patients and their carers. Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice data monitoring systems. Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans. Provides specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care Participate in the education, induction programmes and support meetings for other professional staff. Monitor own performance by reflective practice and identify training and educational needs. Maintain up to date mandatory training records. Identify the potential benefits of, and participating in, educational programmes for patients and their relatives/carers. Address specific health targets e.g., NHS Plan, National Service Frameworks related to own area of practice through education Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and individual health professional requirements. Analytical and judgment skills Ability to analyse and interpret complex, dynamic, and incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend appropriate course of action to address emergency issues in unfamiliar contexts. Demonstrate a high level of reflective practice and competence in clinical reasoning and decision making based on evidence-based OT practice. Analysis of and ability to work across organisational boundaries within health and social care and with wider community partners. Make a judgement on whether clients have the capacity to give informed consent seeking additional advice when necessary. It is desirable to have extensive risk assessment experience including use of the Mental Health or Mental Capacity Act. Planning and organisation skills Responsible for planning and managing their own workload. Work independently as an Enhanced Practitioner to manage own complex caseload. Plan and organise specialist occupational therapy provision and adjust as required. Promote, develop, and implement clinical standards and good practices both in care delivery and appropriate record keeping. Represent in the absence of the Clinical Team Lead as appropriate. Responsibilities for patient/client care Following the completion of a comprehensive core assessment, develop and provide an individualised, evidence-based programme of care based on formulation, including to those with complex needs/challenging behaviours. At all times work in collaboration with patients and carers ensuring that the patient is treated with compassion, respect and dignity. Manage distress and conflict in the day-to-day work with patients who, as an expression of their condition/ diagnosis, may at times be difficult to engage and/or demonstrate significant risk behaviours. Provide effective care and therapeutic interventions to patients presenting with a range of difficulties. To engage in active relapse prevention planning with patients and carers, contributing to their recovery and/ or wellbeing and discharge planning. Provide specialist advice and guidance to patients/carers and practitioners of other professional disciplines, less experienced staff, voluntary organisations and the public. Recognise and anticipate situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients and their carers and advise and treat on the promotion of health and the prevention of physical/mental and behavioural deterioration. Assist patients to develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), or equivalent, including determining problems, identifying goals and setting individual objectives. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the PCN which may regularly include working extended hours. This is pre-agreed with the surgeries if you require to work Enhanced Access. Demonstrate flexibility in the role. This may involve working across clinical pathways to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high-quality care at all times. Policy and Service Development Adhere to policies, procedures, protocols and standards and be instrumental in embedding these in service provision. Adhere to professional code of conduct and standards, and requirements of other legislation. Understand, contribute and advise on statutory issues which impact on patients and carers. Perform statutory duties and seek advice where necessary. Ensure Implementation of National, Trust and Local Service Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Health and Social Care and be involved in their development where appropriate. Report any deficiencies within the clinical environment or equipment. Actively participate in service developments and improving the quality of the delivery of evidence-based Treatment Interventions by others, ensuring a consistent and standardised approach across the Pathway. Participate in the effective monitoring, review and evaluation of the service provided Human Resources Take responsibility for keeping own professional knowledge and skills up to date through mandatory training, reflective practice, shared learning, etc. Be responsible for being actively involved in CPD and professional development plans via supervision and appraisal process. Completion of the HEE First Contact Practitioner Roadmap is mandatory once in post with the support of the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead. For more information please see supporting documents.

Your work will be varied and interesting, encompassing e.g. the investigation of acquiring potential new datasets from various clinical systems into the Trust data warehouse, building new data pipelines, ongoing monitoring of existing packages, providing architectural and strategic advice, etc. A full description of the job and the main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description document that accompanies this advert. In your application, please make sure you address the key points outlined in the Person Specification so we can assess your suitability for this role, specifically with regards to your practical experience in working with standard NHS datasets, SQLServer / SSIS, data mapping, requirements gathering, analysis and design, and providing any and all associated project documentation.

As a key member of our administrative team, you will be expected to undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice, including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team. You will be required to project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. Part of your role will be to assist and direct patient in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare in a courteous, efficient, and effective manner. To perform all clerical & administrative duties: To provide efficient audio, copy typing & word processing service for Practice staff teams as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, memorandums, etc. in an accurate & quality manner. Managing choose & book to make appointments, bookings & admissions as required including e-Referrals To establish &maintain filing and administrative systems so that written/computer information is easily accessible & secure. To retrieve medical records & assist the completion of medical/insurance records. File patient records & correspondence in patient medical records. To receive incoming & initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely & appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries. Utilising Lexacom To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate & secure manner. To assist with the gathering of statistics & information when required. To provide cover for members of the practice team in periods of sickness & annual leave. In liaison with the clerk responsible, maintain adequate supplies of office stationery in order to perform your secretarial duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Being an accountable professional Act professionally at all times and use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems. Recognise and work within the limits of competence, working within professional boundaries and to be responsible for the actions taken. Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, attending statutory/mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirement. Work as part of the PCNs multidisciplinary team to provide and monitor care under direct and indirect supervision. Promoting health and preventing ill health Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, demonstrated in such as: using behaviour change interventions to support health and wellness when undertaking health checks (physical and mental) which may include for example new patient checks, NHS Health checks (Q risk), over 75s checks and referring to other services as needed including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services. Chronic disease management contribute to the monitoring of patients with, for example, respiratory disease, diabetes, coronary heart disease, renal failure, hypertension. Encourage patients to take part in health screening. The role may require, when appropriately trained, to perform cervical screening tests. Care for individuals with complex conditions such as dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities. Providing and monitoring care Carry out procedures safely and effectively within the PCN practices and also in the patients home (including care homes), clinical tasks to include: Clinical observations such as BP / Pulse / Temperature / Oxygen saturations / point of care blood glucose / BMI Venepuncture Spirometry ECG Diabetic foot checks Sample processing and management Provide care and support with hygiene and maintenance of skin integrity including minor and complex wound care Administration of medicines via oral, topical and inhalation routes and administer injections using subcutaneous and intra-muscular routes. This will include immunisations influenza / shingles/ RSV/ pneumonia, B12 Assist GP / ANP with minor surgery / invasive procedures for example coil fitting Contribute to on-going assessment and recognise when it is necessary to refer patients onto others for reassessment. Working in teams Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurses or other registered care professionals as appropriate. Support, supervise and act as a role model to undergraduate student nurses (years one and two), trainee nurse associates, health care support workers and those new to care roles, review the quality of the care they provide, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback. Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision and where required, contribute to setting the agenda and recording minutes. Contribute to team reflection activities, to promote improvements in practice and services. Improving safety and quality of care Protect health through understanding and applying the principles of infection prevention and control, including communicable disease surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship and resistance. Maintaining a safe work and care environment in particular; Cleaning and restocking consulting rooms, stock control of consumables. Adhering to infection control policies and procedures to include participation in regular audits, hand hygiene training, vaccine/cold chain storage awareness, spillage control procedures. Contributing to integrated care Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance. Develop relationships across the MDT to support integration of the role across health and social care including primary care, secondary care, and mental health. Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals. All staff have the responsibility to support all learners and to keep their knowledge of supporting learners in practice up to date, according to appropriate governing bodies regulations. Supervision PCNs must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Job Summary: The Clinical Effectiveness Officer will support the implementation of the Clinical Effectiveness agenda, including clinical audit, NICE guidance, participation in external best practice initiatives (such as NCEPOD and MBRRACE-UK), and the development of clinical guidelines. This role involves assisting divisions in achieving their annual clinical effectiveness plans and ensuring compliance with both national and local audit requirements. The Coordinator will facilitate the dissemination of learning from audits and oversee the completion of clinical audit cycles. Key Responsibilities: Support and oversee clinical audit activities in designated specialties as outlined by the Clinical Effectiveness Lead. Manage and take full responsibility for the action planning and outcomes of clinical audits, including national, local, and quality improvement projects, ensuring comprehensive evidence of improvements for the Trust. Collaborate with the Clinical Effectiveness Lead and divisional/specialty leads to develop and deliver an annual directorate Clinical Effectiveness Agenda. Develop templates for quality improvement procedures to manage action plans and outcomes effectively. Provide advice and support for individual clinical audit projects, including assistance with data collection design and analysis, and risk assessment processes. Monitor and maintain effective systems for national clinical audit outcomes using the designated database, ensuring timely, accurate, and comprehensive data entry. Produce regular reports on national clinical audit outcomes, including analysis of trends and themes, and contribute to newsletters. Facilitate the complete Audit Cycle by supporting healthcare professionals in planning, analysis, presentation preparation, and report compilation. Ensure the quality and appropriateness of data collection methods. Work with Information Officers to validate data quality prior to analysis. Prioritize clinical audits required to meet external risk standards (e.g., NHS Resolution, CQC, NHSE&I) within the Trusts Annual Audit Plan. Design, review, and deliver clinical audit training for all staff levels and disciplines. Analyze data and write audit reports as instructed by the Clinical Effectiveness Lead and approved by the relevant audit leads. Contribute audit-related information to divisional or departmental reports and Trust reports. Stay updated on current clinical audit practices and disseminate knowledge to Divisions. Attend divisional/specialty clinical audit and effectiveness meetings to provide advice and relay relevant information to the Governance Team. Coordinate and support pan-hospital projects prioritized by the Trust (e.g., NCEPOD, National Falls Audit). Enter all clinical audit activities and results into the Clinical Audit Project database. Assist healthcare professionals participating in clinical audits with day-to-day advice and support. Collaborate with the R&D department to ensure research projects are not classified as clinical audits. Monitor the quality of clinical audit registrations and assist staff with the registration process. Work with Specialty Clinical Audit Leads to ensure comprehensive knowledge of audits within their areas. Manage coordination and communication for projects crossing specialties/divisions and external organizations. Assist colleagues with data collection forms, advising on interventions for optimal results. Liaise with Trust staff to ensure the efficiency of the Audit Programme and maintain positive relationships. Stay informed about local and national developments impacting Clinical Audit and Effectiveness. Encourage service user involvement in clinical audit and effectiveness projects. Provide necessary data or assistance to the Clinical Effectiveness Lead, including contributions to annual Quality Accounts. Maintain a personal Continuing Professional Development program in clinical audit to enhance skills. Support the registration of published NICE guidance and ensure compliance from divisional clinical staff. Monitor and follow up with divisional colleagues regarding evidence of NICE compliance. Assist in the administration of local clinical guideline publications on the Trust Intranet and websites. Support the administration of Clinical Effectiveness Team's internal publications and intranet usage. Provide support to other Clinical Effectiveness Team members during absences. Utilize IT systems effectively for data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of results, collaborating with the Analytics and Insight Team. Promote the Trust's Clinical Effectiveness achievements both internally and externally through various channels. Perform any other duties as required by the Associate Director of Quality Governance. Provide administrative support, including preparing agendas, minuting meetings, and maintaining action logs as required.

Job title: PET-CT Technologist Salary: Competitive Hours: Monday-Sunday as per local rota, 37.5hours per week Location:Nottingham Specialist Imaging Centre What you will do: As an InHealth PET-CT Radiographer/Technologist you will be undertaking PET CT imaging procedures efficiently and effectively for both the public and private sectors, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique. As well as maintaining a high level of professionalism, technical standard of work and complying with relevant codes of practice. We are looking for someone who has: Knowledge of the requirements of a Radiographer/Technologists role in the care of patients, their visitors and carers, and to colleagues Safety awareness skills utilising imaging equipment The ability to demonstrate an appreciation of patient care and confidentiality Understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and GDPR Carried out infection control training, manual handling and patient transfer training, health and safety awareness training, and basic life support training Computer literacy, with accurate data entry skills and attention to detail Good interpersonal skills The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team A specific interest in training and developing their PET-CT skills and those of others A willingness to participate in the individual performance appraisal review system Excellent communication skills written, verbal and listening You should apply if you have: BSc Radiography or BSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent Previous experience within PET-CT or Nuclear Medicine.

Please familiarise yourself with the Job Description and Person Specification attachments located within the supporting documents section of this advert. These documents provide a comprehensive overview for this role and the key knowledge, experience and skills required for your application. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual with the ability to provide enabling PPI and EDI expertise and support to internal and external colleagues. The ability to respond and adapt, undertake several tasks and manage competing demands are key skills for this role.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Production/Technical & Clinical Trial Services 1. Assist in the overall management of all activities in all sections in the NUH Pharmacy Production Department to ensure services are maintained; informing the Assistant Head of Pharmacy - Production Services of workload changes likely to impact on safe working practices. 2. Final check and release medicines manufactured and prepared in NUH Pharmacy Production Units. 3. To maintain an awareness and knowledge of new medicines, advances in treatment and service developments to inform workload and workforce planning. This includes being an active member of the NUH Pharmacy Clinical Trial services team and via liaison with a variety of study co-ordinators and clinicians. 4. To deputise for the Assistant Head of Pharmacy Production Services and to provide professional advice and support to the various sections in the Pharmacy Production Department. 5. To support and supervise a team of Pharmacists, Pre-registration Pharmacists, Scientific and other support staff in undertaking their day-to-day operational activities. 6. To maintain awareness and knowledge of industry development and best practice, ensuring that a comprehensive and up-date selection of reference texts and journals is maintained. 7. To maintain and further develop, where appropriate, links with relevant professional bodies and organisations e.g., General Pharmaceutical Council, MHRA, Department of Health, NIHR and research networks inclu 8. To liaise with QC on a regular basis over all aspects of quality assurance to ensure that production activities comply with the Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Distributors, Good Clinical Practice Guide, Quality Assurance Of Aseptic Preparation Services for activities under section 10 exemption of Medicines Act, and any other appropriate legislative, DoH guidance documents as well as local policies and procedures. To carry out internal audit and report on findings at the appropriate forum. To engage in all aspects of the Quality Management System within the Pharmacy Production Department. 9. To conduct and/or contribute to relevant clinical and other audits to facilitate clinical governance requirements. To reflect on and interpret the results of audits, address remedial points and implement change as required. 10. To assist in identifying staffing and recruitment issues and implementing change in the staff structure to accommodate change in service needs and / or to resolve issues. To evaluate the effect changes in workload, staffing and service development (capacity planning) have on service delivery and to ensure that appropriate actions are applied to ensure that the services operate at low risk to patients at all times. To participate in recruitment as required. 11. To critically appraise published work in responding to questions raised by other health-care professionals including other pharmacists, and offer advice on conflicting or absent information. 12. To accurately interpret clinical trial and investigational medicinal product requests and requirements, intervening when necessary by raising queries with the appropriate investigator. 13. To ensure that trial requests are dealt with in a timely manner according to agreed performance indicators. 14. To assist in the production and management of the documentation system required in the Department, ensuring the maintenance of all necessary record entries and audit processes, particularly with reference to trial documentation. 15. To assist in the maintenance of the Validation Master Plan across the production unit to ensure its continuing development and validity. 16. To contribute to the submission of business cases to secure funding for new pharmacy staff, equipment, premises or services for the advancement of Pharmacy Technical Services with specific reference to clinical trial activity. 17. To assist in the management of the overall stock control systems and to contribute to the overall modernisation of Pharmacy Technical Services, including proposals, business cases and implementation of new systems. 18. To assist in the formal management of contracts with external customers, focussing on those concerned with trial activity. 19. To support Health and Safety assessment and evaluation, including COSHH, for Pharmacy Technical Services and to participate in the Pharmacy Health and Safety management team. 20. To support the Assistant Head of Pharmacy Production Services in the development and delivery of timely performance reports. To develop performance indicators that clearly demonstrate the contribution that staff working on clinical trial projects make to patient care and to the trial portfolio within the Pharmacy Production Department 21. To provide professional support to the Production Management team and act as an authorised pharmacist and validated checker as demanded by legal requirements. 22. To support the Head of Pharmacy in specific pharmacy management issues and projects and to contribute to the overall organisation, administration and management of the NUH Pharmacy department e.g. rota management, workload analysis and staff deployment. Advanced Therapies Advise and support NUH services on how to deliver novel advanced therapy services including those in clinical trials. Be an active member of the Genetically Modified-Organism Safety Committee, giving advice from a pharmaceutical and GCP perspective. Support the Principal Pharmacist for Research and Innovative Treatments with the implementation and development of the Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) service. Assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective Quality Management System (QMS) for ATMPs and assisting with review of advanced therapy risk. Implement and review standard operating procedures in relation to pharmacy delivery of advanced therapy services. Support and advise on other aspects of advanced therapy service delivery outside of pharmacy. Responsible for the day to day management of the Pharmacy ATMP service provided at NUH. Manage the activities of and team delivery of Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Product (ATIMP) clinical trials. Support the Prinicipal Phamacist for R&I in maintaining and developing the ATIMP clinical trials service to ensure the smooth running of clinical trials within this field. Provide support and advice to the technical services team with regards to ATMPs and ATIMPs. If necessary complete Biosafety Practitioner Level 1 training. Education and Training 1. To take a lead role in the development, introduction, implementation, training and evaluation of new technologies in relation to Pharmacy Production with a clinical trials focus. In conjunction with production and quality control staff and the pharmacy departments training team, to ensure that all staff (including Resident Pharmacists and Pre registration pharmacists) who undertake production activities within the Production Departments possess the necessary skills to do so safely. This involves ensuring their training and competency assessment is effectively carried out. In conjunction with the lead production training technician to regularly review and update training packages to reflect current best practice and latest evidence. 2. To take an active lead role in the specialist teaching and training to nurses, pharmacists, doctors and other healthcare staff on technical matters and to deliver specialist education and training to audiences both within and outside Pharmacy and the Trust. This may include undergraduate and post-graduate medicine, pharmacy degree, pre-registration and diploma courses and non-medical prescribing courses. 3. To initiate and participate in research and to supervise research projects and developments in production facilities, equipment and services and publish results if appropriate. 4. To undertake and document continuing professional development according to departmental policy and to maintain a portfolio of practice including maintenance of GCP accreditation. To attend courses relevant to technical pharmacy and to feedback any relevant information so as to provide benefits to the pharmacy service General clinical duties It is intended that the role of Specialist Pharmacist Pharmacy Production and Clinical Trials would not routinely undertake day to day ward based clinical pharmacy duties. The clinical duties included below are here if, by mutual agreement between post holder and line manager, the post holder desired to have/maintain a clinical pharmacy commitment. 1. To work with the clinical pharmacy team in the provision of a high quality clinical pharmacy service to wards and other areas of pharmacy when required. To participate in an appropriate departmental committee/working group in order to effectively represent clinical pharmacy services and to contribute to the development of services for patients 2. To assess prescriptions in order to ensure safe rational and effective prescribing, establishing drug histories, enabling use of patients own medicines and patient self-administration, and counselling to improve medication usage and patient understanding during in patient stay or at discharge To professionally screen, dispense, and check prescriptions in accordance with professional and local procedures, in order to ensure the safe and cost-effective delivery of medicines to patients 3. To interpret and request clinical tests to monitor and make recommendations to improve effectiveness of drug therapy 4.To make recommendations about medications to improve patient outcomes and to encourage adherence to hospital formulary and national guidelines 5. To provide medications for individual patients during their stay in hospital and at discharge

To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner.Following appropriate training and assessment of competence undertake identified clinical and non-clinical duties.Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.

Job Title: Medical Secretary The post-holder will provide a comprehensive and highly efficient administration and secretarial service to GPs and teams within the practice To communicate effectively with patients / carers regarding appointment and treatment related matters The post-holder will be expected to work independently and manage and prioritise their workload, liaising closely with the wider administration team within the practice. Job Responsibilities: To provide secretarial support within the practice To provide an efficient audio, copy typing service for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, etc. in an accurate and quality manner To attend meetings and take minutes as required To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required To process medico-legal report requests Monitor daily tasks and complete tasks as required To type correspondence or other documents on behalf of the clinicians and managers To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave To liaise with external agencies including hospitals and service providers and provide reports/results where appropriate To liaise with other services (clinical and administrative) and practices and take action where appropriate Deal with telephone queries from Patients, General Practitioners, Consultants and Hospitals, as well as general Departmental matters. To undertake referral processing for Patients attending the practice. Information Management Use IT templates and mail merge as required in order to generate letters.

Please see above within the job overview and the main responsibilities sections. Also refer directly to the attached job description and person specification.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager (MT) To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure read/snomed codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To undertake required nursing activities to help ensure the practice meets all targets eg QoF , IIF etc To assist GPs with minor surgery when required To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Undertake ECG Undertake Phlebotomy Undertake Suture removal Undertake dressings and wound care Support the monitoringof emergency drugs and equipment as per the practice schedules and record appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate This list is not exhaustive and can be amended and added to as relevant training is undertaken. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: Support the development, review and implementation of nursing protocols in conjunction with the lead nurse Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., SEAs Support the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients