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About Us Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care? Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better. In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach.Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision. This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works.By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference.If were doing a good job, we dont stand still were ambitious and were always striving to do better; its in our DNA. About the role and team Were transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with.We do this through our commitment of strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with. We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Social Workers and Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us! You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists in a team that is supportive and motivated to support each other learn and develop.The City team is passionate aboutsupporting each other to ensure a high standard of work for the people we support locally. We continue to strive to work towards excellent practice, and as a team member you will: Empower people in your community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote peoples wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary. Engage in group learning and CPD to help further develop evidence-based practice. About you You are Driven to do it differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing totake responsibility,you are a self-leader who has the passion to promote peoples strengths to gain the best outcomes for people. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong communication skills you will work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Always learning, to continuously develop your skills and knowledge in theory and case law. Passionate about following the professional standards ofSWEwith a commitment to continue your professional development. OurRewards and benefits Learn more about how you learn, grow and thrive with us Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9% Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy) Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a BIA or AMHP Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk) Are you a passionate qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist returning into Adult Social Care?Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)?If so, we would also like to hear from you. For an Informal discussion about the role, please contact Team Manager Francesca Smith on 07519 749 746. How to apply Simply send us your CV to WorkforAdultSocialCare@oxfordshire.gov.uk or clickApply Now. Make sure you read the Job description first! Its that simple and quick! Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

About Us The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is our 'front door' to children's social care and receives all safeguarding referrals for children in Oxfordshire.With the help of our partner agencies, we quickly identify risks to vulnerable children and provide a safe and timely response to decide the most effective interventions. About the Role The role of Senior Practitioner in MASH is an importantone; you will be responsible for reviewing referrals and determining the most appropriate response to meet a child's needs.With your team of Senior Practitioners and the support of your managers, you will ensure decisions are clear, evidence-based and made at pace to ensure our children receive a timely and safe response. About you This is a key safeguarding role and therefore you need to be an experienced social worker with at least 3 years post qualifying experience in a child safeguarding role.The MASH is a busy, fast-paced environment, and so you should have experience of working in a busy duty and response environment. Previous experience in a MASH team is desirable. Rewards and benefits It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too.We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology tosupport agile working.We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities tosupport your ongoing development. We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering. Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to:Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to:Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitterand Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

About Us The designated county-wide Private Fostering team sits within the Fostering Service and is based in the Oxford City Fostering Team. About the Role We are looking for a committed Social Worker for our Private Fostering Team in the City.You will be responsible for assessing the suitability of private fostering arrangements to ensure the needs and safety of the children are prioritised. You will also support the private foster carers offering advice and making referrals where required. You will work to ensure that your assessments and visits are completed within timescales and are of a good quality. You will also be responsible for developing robustsupport plans for these arrangements. About you You will need to communicate well, and you will be expected to maintain good working relationships across Children's Services and with other agencies as well as developing good working relationships with the private foster carers. Rewards and benefits Astrong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours The use of technology to support agile working. Best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. A generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to a maximum of 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary A range of local and national retail discounts A host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering. Salary range: £37,035 - £43,693 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £18,517 - £21,846) per annum) Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitment to:Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitment to:Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

The main job role for this post is to:Support the delivery of Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection services to satellite and partnership TrustsScientific support to ethics radiation risk assessments and management of ethics research applications.Act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER2017Delivery of teaching and training on both internal and external courses

Are you an experienced nurse looking for a new opportunity?Would you like to advance your career by working for and learn from one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK?This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing unit and help advance your own personal progression. Cardiology Ward / ACCU is a 41 bedded unit made up of 6 ACCU bed, 6 HDU beds, 13 side rooms and 3 bays. We care for all aspects of cardiac medicine including; Intervention, Electrophysiology, Structural and Adult Congenital. We are looking for experienced staff nurses who are passionate about working in a supportive learning environment and who are keen to progress to a band 6 role with some structured support to achieve this. The John Radcliffe Hospital (JR) is an award-winning hospital and is Oxfordshire's main accident and emergency site. The JR provides acute medical and surgical services including trauma, intensive care and cardiothoracic services. It is part of Oxford University Hospitals which is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK and has a national and international reputation for the excellence of our services and our role in teaching and research. The OUH values are Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion and Improvement and these underpin everything we do.

Responsibilities 1. Use laboratory computer systems to record patient specimens and provide clinical advice on sample selection and necessary laboratory tests for patient diagnosis and management. 2. Perform all sample processing procedures required in the laboratory. 3. Conduct HLA and HNA antibody screening and specification. 4. Carry out flow cytometric crossmatching. 5. Perform genotyping using molecular methodologies and assist in the maintenance and development of in-house genotyping as required. 6. Ensure the accuracy of patient test results entered into hospital, regional, and national computer systems by laboratory staff. 7. Validate and verify relevant laboratory tests. 8. Independently perform a wide range of specialised tests according to standard operation procedures (SOPs), analysing, interpreting, and reporting results. 9. Assimilate highly complex information to produce accurate reports. 10. Participate in internal and external quality assurance schemes (e.g. UK NEQAS for H&I) and collaborate with senior staff to act on results. 11. Monitor consumable supplies and equipment to ensure laboratory function. 12. Oversee day-to-day performance and ensure tasks are performed to a high standard. 13. Independently perform emergency out-of-hours on-call duties for solid organ and islet transplantation, including advising surgeons on transplant rejection risks based on complex data. 14. Evaluate patient-related data to assist in therapeutic decision-making. 15. Maintain flexibility with working hours and participation in the 24/7 on-call rota. 16. Respond to on-call notifications within one hour at any time. 17. Liaise with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff, including Specialist Nurses in Organ Donation (SNODs), surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, locally and nationally, in and out of working hours. 18. Present information about the laboratory's role to clinical users. 19. Participate in public open days, presenting and explaining the service's functions. Administrative and General Duties: 20. Ensure all duties are performed to the highest standard, following relevant SOPs. 21. Order consumables and laboratory equipment in consultation with senior staff. 22. Maintain accurate records of all work and general laboratory activities. Prepare workload and audit data as required. 23. Create, format, and maintain databases for clinical audits and patient records. 24. Liaise with senior staff to address any problems in the laboratory. 25. Train and provide practical instruction to colleagues and visiting research scientists, ensuring efficient and cost-effective resource use. 26. Develop and maintain relevant SOPs in consultation with senior staff. 27. Adhere to safety policies for handling infectious tissue samples and hazardous chemicals, maintaining relevant COSHH and risk assessment documentation. 28. Actively participate in laboratory meetings. 29. Contribute to research projects and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, as directed by senior staff. 30. Engage in appropriate CPD schemes, present articles at the laboratory journal club, attend local and national meetings, and maintain the required level of professional attainment. 31. Perform any reasonable duties related to the position, as requested by senior staff. Special Duties 32. Design and implement internal quality assurance schemes to ensure service compliance with national and international accreditation standards in consultation with senior staff. 33. Communicate effectively and accurately with users, including attending Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and acting as a point of contact for users. 34. Organise and plan workload to ensure efficient service delivery. 35. Initiate service development by reviewing and costing laboratory tests and planning laboratory procedure improvements in consultation with senior staff. 36. Evaluate costs and implement new technology in collaboration with senior colleagues.

Outpatient Pathway Administer all new referrals received via the E referral service, ensuring all are electronically triaged by the appropriate clinical staff member and action as required. Process and log all non-Choose and Book referrals on EPR, including registering new patients in addition to updating existing patient details. Book new and follow-up outpatient and diagnostic appointments, ensuring that capacity is proactively and efficiently used. This includes booking patients into the correct clinic to ensure that they are seen by the most appropriate clinician. Reschedule outpatient appointments as a result of patients calling the service, in line with the 18-week RTT / cancer / screening targets and agreed local processes in respect to patient cancellations. Actively review patient DNAs, liaising with the appropriate clinical staff and reschedule patient appointments in line with agreed local processes. As required, complete clinic cancellation forms and ensure appropriately authorised (minimum 6 weeks' notice required) before processing the clinic cancellation on EPR and rescheduling of patient appointments. Adding additional clinic capacity on EPR as directed by management, to include the use of adding appointment slots on EPR that can be booked via Choose and Book. To be responsible for actively managing the OP PTL and Incomplete lists. General Demonstrate high levels of customer care and be an ambassador for customer care within the Trust. Provide a robust administration function that underpins the delivery of a high quality service and maintain effective working relationships with clinical, nursing and administrative staff. Answer all telephone calls in a timely manner and action as appropriate. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Be flexible in your approach to work, such as covering other job roles at an appropriate grade or site, and to include varying working hours to ensure the service maintains a minimum level of cover during its core hours of 08:00 to 17:00. Retrieve notes and ensure all patient information is available in a timely manner for all appropriate outpatient appointments, diagnostic appointments and inpatient / daycase procedures, checking demographics at every stage and locating lost notes where appropriate. Support the Team Leader, Patient Pathway Manager and Service Manager in the investigation and resolution of patient queries and complaints received direct to the service or via PALS / Complaints Department. Book interpreters for patients prior to appointments and admissions as and when required. Liaise with Clinical coders to ensure patient notes are available so that all patient episodes are coded accurately and promptly. To support and contribute to on-going and future service development projects supporting continuous improvement of the services we provide. Any other duties at the request of the Team Leader / Patient Pathway Manager / Service Manager, which may be needed to fulfil the objectives of the post, which are appropriate to the grade. This job description should be regarded only as a guide to the duties required and is not intended to be definitive. It may be reviewed in the light of the changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. The job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

Take on alternating roles alongside other members of the PD team to: Provide advice, education and support for patients and staff in the renal unit / other departments. Deal with any outpatient telephone queries and assess patients in the unit. Provide nurse consultations in the clinic or at the patients home. Liaise closely with the Home Therapies/ PD nurses in Network units, providing peer support. Promote a culture that supports and enables self-care. Support the development of patient focussed education, including training to self-manage on-going consequences of treatment. 2. Liaise with primary care teams regarding the care of home therapy patients, providing education and information when required. Visit patients in other hospitals as required, ensure patients have access and able to do PD. 3. Contribute to the on call rota 4. Oversee the care and treatment of a caseload of patients working autonomously as their named nurse, (including a number, of pre-dialysis patients) and: Ensure tests / blood tests are done as per protocol. Ensure patients receive optimal dialysis treatment, taking quality of life into account, making necessary changes to patients regime as required. Ensure refresher training is carried out as protocol. Conduct a root cause analysis after every new episode of PD peritonitis. 5. Involvement in the day-to-day administration of the PD/home HD programme by: Following up new patient referrals and planning home visits. Co-ordinating operation dates / training dates. Organising the delivery / collection of supplies and equipment. Ensuring patients clinical waste collections are arranged. Ensuring companies have up to date information on patients regimen. Liaising with companies re: patients holiday deliveries. Recording infection episodes, admission rates, reasons for patients coming off PD etc. for audit purposes / clinical governance on appropriate activity sheet. Monitor in patient activity for therapy costing purposes. Maintaining accurate EPR patient records. 6. Use current research / best evidence to underpin clinical practice. Involvement in any research studies underway in the unit. 7. Ensure that all equipment used by staff or patients is maintained in a safe working condition and that any faults are reported to technical staff. Ensure patients / relatives are taught how to use specific machines in a structured teaching session and their competency is documented and reviewed as appropriate. 8. PGDs Ensure assessment and competency achieved to allow use of PD PGDs, be involved in audit yearly. 9. To manage complaints from relatives/patients, to prevent further escalation whilst promoting support to the manager. Education 1. Supervise, teach and support nursing and non-nursing staff involved in direct patient care. 2. Use a variety of teaching resources and aids to provide a structured patient training programme, which can be adjusted to meet the learning, needs of each individual. 3. Participate in formal teaching sessions on renal unit study days. Provide clinical support on informal basis for ward staff. 4. Mentor undergraduate / post registration renal course students. 5. Act as a role model in expert clinical evidence-based practice. 6. Be responsible for ones own professional development and continuing education in both nephrology and RRT Nursing, and also professional issues in nursing. 7. Contribute to protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for others to use in practice. 8. Take available opportunities to submit written work for conferences or journals. Professional 1. Discuss performance and future development needs using the appraisal framework. 2. Develop personal and professional knowledge through critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision and networking with other health care professionals locally and nationally including project work. 3. Acquire skills and knowledge to properly implement the computer system and any other systems, which may be implemented as resource management tools. 4. Maintain adequate patient documentation to NMC requirements for all patients seen and advice given in any practice setting and contribute to clinical activity/data collection as required. 5. Attend and contribute to Team meetings and any team away days. 6. Ensure statutory and mandatory training updates, as well as role /speciality updates are completed, and necessary records maintained.

This post is for 37.5 hours per week generally Monday Friday working hours but there will be an expectation to work occasional weekend and evening clinics. The post holder will need to be flexible as days of work will be arranged depending on the needs of the service. Previous gynaecological experience would be an advantage; however training will be given to the successful candidate. Please give a detailed paragraph in the supporting information detailing why you are interested in this position. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Marie, Sam Erine or Rejani on 01865740492 or Valentina on 01865220559

To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilizationof reusable medical devices. To operate specialist decontamination machinery forthe cleaning and sterilisation of medical devices.To undertake medical device decontamination duties (under supervision) and assistSupervisors in providing a specialised medical devices decontamination servicecontributing to the clinical care of the patient.Work in accordance with the Departments Standard Operating Procedures andQuality Management Systems at all times and throughout all production areas,ensuring safe systems are followed for patient safety.

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Staff Management: To be responsible for the line management of the OCDEM Secretariat and admin team, providing first level EPR support, ensuring that adequate cover is provided in all areas of activities. To be responsible for the daily management and supervision of staff, monitoring sickness, and arranging cover for annual leave, in accordance with Trust policies. To develop a personal development plan (PDP) with staff and to ensure training and development needs are adequately met. To evaluate staff performance against PDPs, taking appropriate action to ensure that staff abilities and aptitudes are developed and potential maximised. To allocate work for staff and to complete monthly sickness/salary return. To ensure that high standards of data quality are achieved, through implementing clear and robust procedures for staff to follow and identifying training needs and implementing training and development plans for staff accordingly. To manage recruitment, selection and training of all new staff within the team. To coordinate induction meetings for all new ODCEM secretariat staff and admin team and act as contact for all induction queries. To take an active role in the training and development of other A&C staff within the wider A&C teams. To be responsible for the introduction and putting into practice of new or revised leave policies/procedures. Responsible for the regular audit of sick leave for the OCDEM secretariat and admin team. To organise and conduct annual appraisals for the OCDEM secretariat and admin team. Type appraisals on ELMAS and obtain agreement with appraises. To compose and maintain personal files for the OCDEM secretariat and admin team and maintain as confidential. To monitor and maintain standards of performance of staff, using the Trusts counselling and disciplinary procedures where appropriate. To implement performance and management policy in relation to staff disciplinary management. To be an EPR super user and be actively involved within the training of EPR within the Department. Attend daily huddle and monthly A&C, Governance and Business meetings. ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS Use of EPR, Health Roster, First Care and NEP Fusion. To work with clinicians and other managers to ensure all appropriate admin work is completed in a timely manner using systems mentioned above. GENERIC RESPONSIBILITIES: To act as the first point of contact for written and telephone enquiries on OCDEM matters for patients, their relatives, the call centre, outpatients, medical secretaries, consultants, and junior medical staff. To deal with telephone contact with members of the public appropriately and sensitively in situations which may be stressful for both the patient and the staff member involved. Development and implementation of new or revised administration policy and procedures. Taking and relaying as appropriate, telephone enquiries and messages, using initiative and prioritising skills when disseminating information. To assist the Clinical Unit Manager and Patient Access Manager in the writing of reports and documents. To work closely with the Clinical Unit Manager and Outpatient Access Manager by undertaking and assisting project management directly related to the Department. This role will require analytical skills as well as being a capable communicator with excellent organisational ability. To use knowledge and experience to offer help and advice when requested. To act as role model. To carry out surveys/audits as requested. To ensure that patient case notes are correctly maintained by all staff and that high quality standards are maintained at all times and tracked appropriately using the relevant software. To manage the information flows between the OCDEM Secretariat and the Waiting List office. To receive and make telephone calls and take appropriate action/discuss with appropriate staff maintaining a friendly, professional and courteous manner at all times. These conversations can often be of a distressing nature. Maintaining physical and electronic filing systems as well as other general ad hoc office management procedures. Must exercise judgement to analyse and resolve problems. The post holder is required to work unsupervised and is expected to plan and organise his/her own time. Provision of information and advice to patients and relatives about admissions and appointments exercising judgement when dealing with patient enquiries; analyse and resolve patient problems. Be responsible for communicating cancellations to all relevant parties with the reasons for cancellation including patients and relatives. Provide a courteous and responsive assistance to Clinicians and other Trust personnel and to those visiting the Trust from outside agencies. Will be asked to show flexibility should the need arise in covering for other personnel when on leave/sickness etc. Must at all times respect the confidentiality of all electronically stored information and written data, particularly where it relates to patients. Is required at all times to carry out their individual responsibilities with due regard to the Trust Equal Opportunities and to take reasonable care of his/her own health and safety and that of any other person(s) who may be affected by his/her acts of omission. With particular reference to Trust Health and Safety Policy notes. Attend weekly Clinical Unit Meetings. Attend weekly meetings with Patient Access Manager Attend monthly A&C meetings This job description is written in the knowledge that it is not exhaustive and will be subject to review as the needs of the department change or annually as required. The job description does not form part of the contract of employment. An annual performance review would be expected in this post with feedback provided to both the manager and the employee on working practices and relationships as well as discussing future aims and objectives.

To demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team utilising sensitivity, empathy and ability to manage conflict. Act as a first point of contact for patients, relatives and visiting staff to the department, welcoming them to the unit and dealing with any queries in an efficient, polite and courteous manner andresponding to all telephone enquiries in a prompt and professional manner. Demonstrate efficient office management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload working to tight timescales within an environment of conflicting demands. Carry out the role with regard to the efficient and effective use of resources within the clinical environment. Adopt a flexible approach to patterns of work dictated by the needs of the patient and department.

Designated point of contact for the consultants and clinic teams. To have an overview of all workflows in the admin team and to be responsible for consistency across the service. To make sure robust processes are in place to provide an excellent cohesive service to both patients and colleagues. To work closely with each member of the admin team to understand their role and support them. Coordinate cover in times of leave and sick to ensure service continuity. To escalate potential issues to the Administration Manager. To deal proactively and efficiently with telephone enquiries from patients, carers, GPs and other service users professionally, ensuring, where possible, that the callers needs are met or they are transferred to the most appropriate person. To understand the patient pathway and be responsible for managing follow up appointments and any other administration to ensure that patients are tracked effectively through their 18-week pathway. To oversee the booking of clinic appointments for new patients through the Choose and Book directly bookable system, and liaise effectively with the Deputy Administration Manager with regardsto capacity issues. To manage all correspondence, and to ensure that urgent matters are dealt with properly. Taking appropriate action and ensuring that any paperwork is scanned promptly onto the patients electronicnotes and forwarded to the appropriate person electronically so they can respond accordingly. Deal with outgoing mail with due care and attention to patient confidentiality. To oversee the transcription of clinic letters, general correspondence, reports, etc. using the digital dictation system and ensuring that all clinic letters are checked, any errors rectified, and are printedand despatched within identified deadlines. To ensure that all patient referrals received into the department are dealt with according to Trust processes, efficiently and effectively in a timely manner; that all details are registered and the referral letters are scanned promptly into the patients electronic notes. To regularly check future clinics, ensuring cover is agreed with the medical team, and under or overbooking issues are proactively dealt with. To obtain the necessary diagnostic tests/hospital notes needed for clinics, as required. To understand the complaints procedure and use initiative to resolve complaints from patients and other individuals as far as possible. Be able to understand when to escalate concerns and facilitateformal response by Consultants.

Clinical To undertake assessment, treatment, education and support for trauma and orthopaedic service patients and their carers. This will involve clinical reasoning and autonomous complex decision making using best available evidence. To provide holistic, timely OT intervention to facilitate safe hospital discharge. To be able to justify rationale for provision or non-provision of adaptive equipment, demonstrating its safe use and care to patients, staff and carers. Provide support for junior staff regarding complex issues. To have a day to day responsibility for managing a complex and diverse caseload and co-ordinating safe and effective patient discharge. To organise, complete and document assessments in patients home, work and educational environments. To provide education and treatment for in-patients, out-patients, patients attending pre-operative clinic, rheumatology clinics, prosthetics clinics and patient education sessions. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the day-to-day supervision, education and support of Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the day-to-day delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service. To support junior staff members to effectively manage their clinical caseload. To enable patients to achieve effective coping and self-management skills. To advise patients and carers or other health and social care professionals regarding adaptations to social and physical environments and make relevant referrals and recommendations to meet patient needs for safe hospital discharge. To maintain accurate records on all aspects of occupational therapy intervention in compliance with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and NHS guidelines. To evaluate continuously Occupational Therapy intervention and to maintain a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times. To comply with data activity recording in accordance with professional and Trust standards. To promote the role of OT through integrated working and explaining role of OT to patient and carers. To participate in the Weekend/Bank Holiday working rota as required. Communication To communicate effectively both written and verbally at all levels. To identify the need and coordinate multi-disciplinary case conferences as indicated to ensure safe and effective discharges from hospital. To write clear and appropriate referrals to community teams to support patients and their families post operatively both with equipment and social support. To competently use IT systems to communicate patient intervention. To communicate with patients and their relatives/carers regarding interventions and treatment programmes. To give relevant information regarding assessment, treatment and outcomes, and where appropriate explain clinical reasoning to patients and their relatives/carers. To promote good working relationships with all disciplines within both the Division and Trust. To provide and receive information (some of which may be complex or sensitive) requiring tact, negotiation and to be able to manage barriers to understanding. To liaise and network with Specialist Sections and other Occupational Therapists locally and nationally regarding models of care and service provision. To liaise effectively with the Orthopaedic leads, nurses and Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the management of the Orthopaedic Service. To use effective and variable interpersonal skills to listen and provide support and empathy to patients and their carers. To welcome and deal with enquires regarding the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service in an informed and appropriate manner. To represent the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service at required Governance meetings. To attend staff meetings, Group Clinical Supervision, In-Services, Journal Clubs and other service related meetings. Management To demonstrate good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the planning and co-ordination of the efficient day to day running and development of the Occupational Therapy Service. Manage and prioritise own and Band 5s and Occupational Therapy Assistants caseload. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in ensuring that all the occupational therapy equipment in the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service is stored safely and maintained in safe working order. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the management of change and to ensure cost-effective use of available resources. To chair departmental and inter-departmental meetings as required. To record departmental statistics and other information as required by the Occupational Therapy Service Manager. To be aware of and adhere to all Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust and relevant NHS policies, procedures and guidelines. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager by supervising the Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants, including individual performance reviews. To participate in the Therapy Services performance and development review process, setting objectives, developing a personal development plan and professional portfolio. To assist with organisation and delivery of departmental in-service training and development. To participate in the implementation of policy and service development. This may include developing protocols, guidelines and patient information leaflets related to orthopaedic treatments to improve patient care. To network locally with health and social care services and promote service integration. Education and Training To have an awareness of current trends in treatment techniques and professional issues and to participate in active learning by appropriate study, by attending relevant training and contributing to in-service training programmes as appropriate. To ensure all mandatory training is up to date. To be involved in the induction and orientation programmes of new Occupational Therapy staff and students to the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service. To assist in welcoming visitors to the department and discuss the Occupational Therapy Service in an informed and appropriate manner. To be involved actively in practice education for undergraduate Occupational Therapists (including taking sole responsibility for the supervision and assessment of students whilst on practice placement). To assist the OT Service Manager in the development and maintenance of a high profile occupational therapy service; through effective communication, teaching and presentations. To contribute to educational programmes and courses when required. Provide advice to colleagues in community services regarding post-operative management of patients who have undergone surgery treatment. Research To keep abreast of relevant clinical research and issues pertinent to clinical practice, with an aim to provide evidence based care. To liaise with other colleagues who may require assistance in research projects. To develop and propose local research and audit projects. Collect research or audit data required by other professions or for own research or audit projects.