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To organise on a weekly basis the pharmacy clinical service provision to the allocated prisons, planning your work and the work of others. To provide clinical services to the allocated prisons. To ensure you personally have high standards of work, both clinical and dispensing and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) as directed by the Lead Prison Services Pharmacist. To work as a team with the pharmacy technician in the allocated prisons and to support this technician professionally when on site. To implement the prison formulary, in collaboration with primary care colleagues. To generate monthly reports on drug expenditure for the allocatedprisons and to advise the prescribers on areas for improvement and efficiencies. To provide clinical screening and final accuracy checks when working in the dispensary. To ensure all work is carried out in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the delivery service across the prisons. To manage the day-to-day work of the pharmacy technician when on site in the allocated prisons. To manage your own time efficiently whilst on prison visits. To undertake scheduled clinical visits to the allocated prisons. On these visits you will: undertake MURs for offenders identified as requiring assistance by healthcare staff. Review the medication history of newly admitted offenders to ensure prescriptions are correct and if necessary make recommendations to bring prescribing in line with local formulary choices. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

To manage a complex and highly specialist caseload independently demonstrating evidence of sound clinical judgement and outcome measurement with access to support and supervision as necessary. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in clinical specialism underpinned by current evidence based practice. To reflect on practice with peers and identify strengths and needs. To demonstrate evidence of highly specialist clinical judgement, evidence based practice and outcome measures. To act as a lead speech & language therapist in the appropriate specialism. To provide support and supervision for junior team members as directed by Team Leader. To provide specialist second opinions, advice and training to less experienced/ junior colleagues and/or other professionals in the field. To write appropriate reports and case notes, reflecting specialist knowledge. To communicate verbally and in writing with parent/ carer/ client assessment findings, diagnosis and therapy intervention plan reflecting specialist knowledge. This may include breaking bad news in a sensitive manner. To negotiate with parents/clients/other professionals around case management and to recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and take steps to resolve. To employ negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible. To attend and contribute to relevant Speech and Language Therapy Team meetings and participate in team projects. To attend and participate in departmental study/development days. To take a proactive role within multidisciplinary teams. To supervise and plan time-table and work for assistants and volunteers. To take responsibility for day-to-day operational management of small staff groups. To take the lead on inter-agency team-working as requested. To represent the SLT department in meetings with other agencies e.g. teachers. To assist the line manager in the identification of training needs within the team. To be responsible for the specialist teaching / training of other speech and language therapists and other professional groups. To target training appropriately to the needs of course participants and to evaluate it. To develop and deliver specialist training to others in the area of clinical expertise. To contribute to the induction and support system for new staff. To provide full student speech and language therapy placement. To take the lead on the development of local policies and care pathways. To use highly specialist knowledge to inform service/ policy developments as appropriate. To monitor service delivery and own highly specialist service delivery and report to line manager. To be responsible for implementing agreed changes in working practice. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies. To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines. To gather and collate activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within local Trust guidelines. To initiate Clinical Governance /audit projects within local service. To instigate and participate in departmental research and clinical governance/audit projects. To collect and provide research data as required. To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries. To work independently within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct. To access appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework at pre-determined intervals. To identify and attend relevant training and development in line with appraisal and service needs relating to clinical specialism. To keep up to date with new developments within a clinical specialism, at a highly specialist level, through attendance at relevant SIGs and other training. To have a working knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application to professional practice. To monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness. This may require intense periods of concentration. To demonstrate the ability to manage clients with challenging behaviour appropriately. Any other duties commensurate with the grade. This job description gives a general outline of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a final list of duties. It may therefore be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.

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: a. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes b. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients c. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health d. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF e. To provide wound care (Doppler etc.) to patients f. To provide travel medicine advisory services g. To request pathology services as necessary h. To process pathology results as required i. To provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required j. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation k. To ensure read codes are used effectively l. To maintain chronic disease registers m. To develop, implement and embed well woman clinics n. To develop, implement and embed well man clinics o. To chaperone patients where necessary p. To assist GPs with minor surgery, joint injections and coils when required q. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately r. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies s. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs t. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children u. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) v. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) w. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) x. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies y. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately z. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Clinical skills will include some or all of the following (this list not exhaustive): Wound care, dressings, and general treatment room skills Urinalysis Contraceptive advice, family planning, sexual health Cytology Warfarin (INR) monitoring Maintaining registers Ear syringing ECG BT, BP, height/weight Diet and lifestyle advice Immunisations (childhood, flu, pneumonia, pertussis, shingles, etc) Injections (B12, Triptorelin, Zoladex and Depo etc) Travel vaccinations (only NHS) Stock checking and ordering of vaccines Chronic Disease Management skills will include some or all of the following (this list is not exhaustive): Hypertension Mental health Diabetes Asthma/COPD CHD

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of assigned patients. To initiate this process when a patient is planned for admission to the unit ensuring the correct information, equipment etc. is in place and commences the assessment process. To provide care for patients as defined by the individualised care plan, reviewing and updating this when care needs change. When necessary, to make changes to planned care when the need arises and change the care plan accordingly. To communicate the changes to the wider team to ensure the correct care is delivered. To accurately document all stages of the nursing process. To keep care plans and patient records up to date, reviewing these as care changes. To provide a high standard of nursing care to the patients and evidence this. To establish a relationship in which the patient, family and friends may express their needs, and have those needs met where nursing can provide. To involve the patient, family and friends in setting goals, evaluating and taking part in the care process. To act as patient advocate where appropriate, ensuring patients capacity is assessed working with the mental capacity Act. To support, offer help and be aware of other staff members needs, and ensuring they deliver care appropriately based on the needs of patients as identified in their care plans. To support, offer help and be aware of other staff members needs, and ensuring they deliver care appropriately based on the needs of patients as identified in their care plans. To act as practice supervisor, to nursing assistants and student nurses to support their learning and development. Work with unregistered staff to develop their competency in the care they are delivering and ensure safe practice. To contribute actively to the rehabilitation process working alongside therapy colleagues. Work closely with therapy colleagues to set join goals with the patient ensuring the whole team are aware of the goals to focus on and achieve. Working together to complete the relevant outcome information required within the service

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work. To maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management. To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills. To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment skills. To undertake a variety of rotations; this will provide a broad base for both personal and professional development. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and, with support, to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To accept responsibility for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and on the wards. To communicate effectively with other members of the multi-professional team, about patient issues in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To delegate to, and supervise the work of health care assistants and assistant practitioners. To assist senior staff in the provision of advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care. To be responsible for equipment used, and to adhere to department equipment policy, including competence to use equipment.

Job purpose: a) To provide and monitor safe, person centred care to patients in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care. b) To support the registered nurse in the contribution to on-going assessment, treatment and care planning for patients c) To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated care d) To monitor the condition and health needs of patients in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required e) To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning f) To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency. Provision and monitoring of assessment, treatment and care: a) Provide holistic, compassionate, safe and effective interventions, care and support to patients, their families and service users in a range of care settings under the direction of a registered Nurse, without direct supervision and in line with an agreed plan of care. b) Prepare for, carry out and monitor assessments and treatments with patients in line with competence level. c) Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the Registered Nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. d) To work as a member of the multi-professional team providing clinical care to patients in all settings within the Trust, as supported by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional e) Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to risk assessments and care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporate these into care planning. f) In community teams plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients, ensuring this is documented on the patients electronic health record. g) Undertake enhanced clinical interventions including but not limited to, catheterisation, venepuncture and ECGs. Apply competency based treatment techniques/care to patients with specific conditions under the indirect supervision of a qualified practitioner, following a prescribed treatment/care plan. h) Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. i) To act as an advocate for the patients and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy, rights and inclusion. j) Understand the role of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family. k) Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate. l) To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures. Demonstrate the proficiency to administer medications within local policy and procedure and in line with the NMC Standards of Proficiency

Job Summary: Childrens Community Nurses work closely with the people who use our services. Families, friends and carers play an important role in the partnership and their feedback is valued regarding how people experience our services. Childrens Community Nurses are expected to be kind and responsive, but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by: keeping the people who use our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering, and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working well together and in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care. Childrens Community Nurses work as part of a team and you will contribute to the success of the team by being an effective role model and supervising HCA's, students, or other Band 5 nurses, to ensure they are working to the standards that the people using our services deserve. Key Responsibilities Community Childrens nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by: Using their clinical judgment and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalating concerns when necessary Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services Being open and transparent about their own practice Supervising the work of others Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements. The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Community Childrens nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct. Clinical Outcomes Community Childrens nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectiveness of services by: Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give to patients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team including less experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but also working as team members Contributing to creating and maintaining high-performing teams by: Communicating well with all members of the team Understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives Reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings Encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from audits or benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinical outcomes Patient Experience Community Childrens nurses contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by: Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making Signposting patients and carers to the courses provided by the Recovery and Wellbeing College or services provided by the local authority or voluntary sector Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident Demonstrating clinical leadership and challenging any poor behaviour to patients, families, or other staff members and creating a positive, inclusive culture in which everyone is treated with kindness and respect and the trusts values are embedded in all practice Responding to complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy Supporting yourself and others All services and teams in the Trust should be able to demonstrate that they are meeting the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards of care. Community Childrens nurses are expected to be Clinical Leaders and play an active role in ensuring that the team understands the CQC standards and what individual team members do to help achieve those standards by: Taking a lead role in gathering and recording evidence which demonstrates that CQC and locally agreed standards are being met: assessing the performance of the whole team by using audit and benchmarking exercises and often contribute to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives Contributing to the performance management of teams and creating a positive culture in which the team can learn from mistakes and is enthusiastic to improve Deputising for the team leader as required ensuring there is no fall in performance in their absence. This may include managing the team and coordinating shifts. Providing supervision and annual appraisals to individuals and giving constructive, regular feedback which helps those individuals reflect on their work, understand their objectives Participating constructively in their own supervision and annual appraisal processes Use continuing professional development funds to develop a relevant clinical specialism, gain sign-off mentorship skills, or undertake accredited leadership or management modules.

For further details / informal visits contact: Contact name : Dr Ellen Mackey Contact job title : Principle Clinical Psychologist- Luton and South Beds NDT Contact email address: Ellen.Mackey1@nhs.net Contact telephone number : 01525 638613

To provide a high level of interpreting (3-way communication) skills between the Speech and Language Therapist and the child and young person (CYP) /family whose home language is not English. This includes assessment/therapy sessions with a variety of Health and Education professionals To work according to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and Ealing Speech and Language Therapy Departments best practice guidelines when supporting CYP/families whose home language is not Englis To engage in supervision and support from a qualified speech and language therapis To assist in assessing CYPs strengths and needs in their home language under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and to give verbal and written feedback to the therapist To translate written advice and information materials in the CYPs home language using appropriate technology To advise the Speech and Language Therapy team regarding cultural and linguistic issues which may impact on families/communities accessing and receiving an equitable service from Ealing Speech and Language Therapy To work with the Speech and Language Therapy team to promote and raise awareness of the service amongst community groups To support and participate in the induction and training of new co-workers The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

To work as part of an integrated team with other professionals, providing hands on care and attention to children/young people with a range of complex health To undertake a wide and varied range of trained clinical, administrative and supportive tasks as directed by the Clinical Team Lead and supervisor. To effectively provide input in the assessment of children/young peoples health and social care needs and to implement the plan of care and evaluate individual To work in partnership with other agencies to ensure children/young people and their families are offered support and assistance as required in the clinical setting in their home as required To provide high standard of care to children at home with support from the clinical lead. To assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery working within scope of practice under direction/supervision of a registered

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. JoinThe Woodmill as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of women with complex emotional and mental health needs. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be: To assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans. Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services. To maintain adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records. To be successful in this role, you will have: GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health Verbal and written communication skills Where you will be working: Location: The Woodmill, Exeter Rd, Cullompton EX15 1EA The Woodmill, located in Cullompton, Devon, is an 18 bed rehabilitation service for women with complex emotional and mental health needs. The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for independence What you will get: Annual salary of £23,692.50 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Subsidised meals Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.