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JOB PURPOSE The postholder will work within the Plymouth Community Dental Service PCDS to develop, implement and evaluate defined Oral Health Improvement activities. Working closely with clinicians to ensure effective and efficient delivery of oral health programmes in line with national oral health strategies such as Delivering Better Oral Health, an evidence-based toolkit. This role will undertake oral health appointments with patients of the service, including adults/children and those with additional needs or who are medically compromised and to undertake fluoride varnish application under the prescription of a clinician. SCOPE AND RANGE This post will provide a comprehensive oral health service for patients with complex needs, as well as evidence-based oral health promotion to key population groups, in line with national and local strategies for reducing inequalities in oral health. The provision of Oral Health Promotion is multifaceted, requiring a range of inter-personal, presentational, and organisational skills, as well as an understanding of the impact of social and environmental determinants of health. The ability to work independently and flexibly is an essential part of this post. Responsibility for People Management Facilitate and support with on-going staff training in oral health promotion to the wider dental team and other healthcare professionals where appropriate. Ensure oral health improvement programmes are patient focussed. Work together with peers to ensure service promoting oral health; identifying new ways of working regarding oral health promotion where necessary. Collaborate and work in partnership, developing and strengthening professional working relationships to improve oral health outcomes with other health care professionals. Under take appraisals on junior staff where necessary Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources Ensure effective marketing and communication systems are used within the service for oral health promotion, including the use of digital approaches. All resources to be produced to a professional standard. Organise, update and distribute oral health resources to support intervention of the wider dental team. Responsibility for administration Identify appropriate measures of targeting patient groups commissioned to be seen by the service regarding oral health promotion. Ensure oral health promotion data is kept up to date and reviewed at least annually. Monitor and evaluate oral health promotion activities as required, maintain appropriate records and produce quarterly reports of activities undertaken relevant to an agreed work plan Monitor and evaluate oral health promotion activities as required, maintain appropriate records and produce quarterly reports of activities undertaken relevant to an agreed work plan To collate data and provide reports promptly for CDS managers, Dental Board and meetings with commissioners Responsibility for people who use our services Lead on undertaking oral health clinics, providing appointments with patients of the service each week (including those with special needs / neurodivergent / medically compromised) and the application of fluoride varnish where necessary as prescribed by a clinician. Work in partnership with the whole dental team and other relevant health professionals on oral health promotion. Undertake oral health promotion in dental surgeries across the service, wider Livewell departments, residential homes and local schools where required as necessary. Work responsibly, independently and flexibly. Have the skills to work well with both adults and children across all the special care group Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments Responsible for ensuring oral health promotion is embedded into all aspects of health care delivery within the service in line with current guidelines such as Delivering Better Oral Health. Communicate confidently and efficiently including presenting information to people from different backgrounds and abilities with varying levels of literacy and health literacy. Act as a point of contact and source of knowledge and skills for both internal and external enquiries to the service regarding oral health. Maintain up to date knowledge on national policies regarding oral health and NICE guidelines where relevant. Identify best practice in oral health promotion and incorporating the practice into key working relationships. Develop and deliver interventions to improve oral health in conjunction with key national oral health guidelines such as mouth care matters and delivering better oral health toolkit. Comply with standards and evidence-based guidelines developed in the Community Dental Services through its Clinical Governance audit and training programmes Other Responsibilities You may be required to support the oral health nurses with the fluoride varnish project with primary schools and oral health messaging. You will also be required at times to undertake dental nurse duties clinically in surgery. You may be required to represent the service on the Plymouth Oral Health Improvement Group, in conjunction with Plymouth City Council, Public Health and other oral health providers. Ability to be able to visit different locations within the city to support with oral health promotion for the dental service. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS This postholder will work with patients of the service, other dental colleagues to inform of up-to-date oral health promotion toolkits. Oral health promotion will also be undertaken with wider Livewell colleagues (such as in-patient settings), local residential homes and local schools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB This post will undertake oral health activity in a dental surgery setting as well as talks in local schools and residential homes. Driving between different locations will be necessary. Creation of and maintaining of oral health resources as well as collation of oral health promotion evidence to be collated using various administrative systems, such as excel and good keyboard skills required.

Communication and Relationship skills a) Detailed confident verbal information sharing, within the Home Treatment Team or the wider Multi Disciplinary Team, which includes Primary Care. b) Expert ability in receiving information, analysing and formulating professional judgments. c) Attend and represent the Teams view in meetings e.g. Child protection, Adult Protection, Mental Health Review Tribunals, CPA Reviews. d) Elicit information from the patient, and work with them to advocate on their behalf. e) Ability to communicate clearly and effectively over the telephone within the boundaries of confidentiality. f) Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell SW policies, including the Data Protection Act and the Livewell SW Confidentiality Policy. g) The post holder demonstrates a positive attitude to mental health attending to patients with respect and courtesy. Having the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations. h) The post holder will ensure that professional boundaries are always adhered to. i) Take a lead role in the collaboration and the planning of individual care with patient, carer, other Teams and Services. j) Must be confident in communicating with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties when English is not their first language using Livewell South west approved interpreters. Knowledge, Training and Experience a) The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell SW PCH mandatory training. b) Knowledge of Policy and legislation. c) Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery. d) Adhere to Policy and Legislation relating to Mental Health e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equal Opportunity Law, Disability Discrimination Act, Human Rights Act, Care Programme Approach and Clinical Governance. Analytical and Judgement Skills a) Map reading planning the safest most cost-effective route for community visits. b) The post holder will provide nursing care and other interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet the patients needs. c) Ability to match patient need with available skills and resources. d) Emergency judgments and clinical decision-making. Planning and Organisational Skills a) To take a lead role in the co-ordination of shift ensuring appropriate allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation and delegation skills. b) Take a clinical lead in absence of HTT managers c) Regularly take a lead in clinical meeting ensuring all patients are reviewed and decisions and plans are put into action and represent the patients views. d) Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet patient and service demands. 1. Physical Skills a) Confidence to travel in an urban environment b) Administer Intra Muscular Injections c) Competent key board skills d) Ability to take accurate physical observations i.e. blood pressure, pulse and temperature. e) Demonstrates safe clinical skills when providing care for patients receiving specialist treatments e.g. commencement of Clozaril in the community or supporting a patient through ECT treatment. Responsibilities a) Take a lead in rapid crisis assessments and the continuous assessment of patients on the caseload, monitoring effectiveness of the treatments provided. b) Formulate care plans, implement and evaluate them along side patients and carers ensuring informed consent is obtained. c) Plan aftercare, making appropriate agreed referrals for longer-term treatment. d) Collaborate with other Teams and Services in the provision of patient care. e) Take a lead role in the identification of risk and the formulation of risk management plans. f) Take a lead role in clinical decision-making, including maintaining the safety of patients, staff and the public in challenging, potentially violent situations. g) Adhere to the Policy for the Safe, Secure and Handling of Medicines and local Home Treatment protocols ensuring patients receive medication in a safe and timely fashion. h) Assess and monitor the effect of medication and report observations to Medical staff. i) Provide education to patients and carers to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance. j) Promote RECOVERY k) Provide education to patients and carers in line with current policy and good practice guidelines. l) The post holder will be required to work over a 24 hour period. To adhere to the Home Treatment Policy and protocols for the implementation of this service. m) Maintain high standards of clinical care to patients. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development a) Expected to take a lead role in the development of the Home Treatment Team including the formulation of protocols. b) Implement all appropriate National, PCH and Local Home Treatment policies and protocols. Responsibility for Human Resources a) Provide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff. b) Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations. Have the ability to foster capability and support staff to develop c) Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff. d) Provide mentorship for students both formally and informally. e) Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff. f) The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the Team or Livewell SW into disrepute. Responsibility for Information Resources a) Responsible for recording CPA and monitoring the quality of data provided by junior staff. b) Responsible for electronic contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff. c) Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell SW policy Responsibility for Research and Development a) Provide a positive role in clinical audit and evaluation of Home Treatment to ensure high levels of clinical effectiveness Freedom to Act a) The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC professional Code of Conduct or Health and Care Professions Council. b) The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Team Manager of the Team. c) Provide line management for junior staff. d) The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell SW policy. e) The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell SW appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff. f) The post holder will carry out other duties commensurate with the position as required. Please see attachments.

Responsibility for People Management. The post holder will: Line manage, supervise and/or train staff. conduct appraisals and support staff in CPD. be responsible for mentoring student placements and support new and junior staff, preceptors and trainee associate nurses. be responsible for delivering education/teaching sessions. will contribute to recruitment and selection processes, when requested. Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources. The post holder will: be responsible for the security of goods/equipment during carriage and use. may be responsible for stock control. may need to order equipment ensuring adequate budget from budget holder. Responsibility for administration. The post holder will: contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the effectiveness of specific public health interventions. These should be benchmarked against local and national data sets whenever possible. be responsible for ensuring records are kept up-to-date and be a counter signatory for junior staff's clinical records collect and collate local data which contributes towards informed commissioning and partnership working. contribute to quarterly monitoring reports which inform the Wellbeing Services Manager on progress, risks and challenges to service delivery. Responsibility for people who use our services. The post holder will: have regular contact with people who use Livewell South West and University Hospitals Plymouth services, and external to the organisation to support them in behaviour change have a responsibility for designing and/or implementing care programmes. This will involve partnership working with other health & social care professions /disciplines deliver health improvement interventions predominantly in the community, occasionally in an in-patient setting, in the home etc. work to and follow defined protocols/policies and procedures Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments. The post holder will: have responsibility and involvement for the development of health improvement interventions and the implementation of policy and/or service represent the team/organisation on developmental groups and networks. formulate protocols or treatment plans and medication. be involved in the development and writing of protocols/policies. 5.6 Other Responsibilities. The post holder will: have responsibility for information resources, updating and maintaining information databases or system. have responsibility for contributing to formal clinical or non-clinical research and development activities, including audit, sharing with other organisations when required. be responsible for delivering education/teaching sessions participate in research and development relating to public health commissioning outcomes. contribute to in depth analysis and interpretation of health information and evidence of effectiveness including national guidance of health improvement interventions. co-ordinate, implement and collate results from relevant audit programme/activities for the designated areas of responsibility. effectively manage own time and work programme as agreed with line manager. may report to/provide information to relevant boards as requested. Other duties are required in response to emerging public health priorities. 6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The postholder will: have an ability to discuss, inform and motivate a range of partners and service users. have effective communication skills to relay information to people who use the Services, relatives and work colleagues in other departments and organisations. will engage and work in partnership with the CVSE and will provide public health expertise both geographically and in designated areas of work. will be required to engage/interact with a wide variety of practitioners, professionals, service providers, commissioners, volunteers and service users and will need effective written and verbal communication skills. will have formal presentation skills for conveying information, negotiating pathways and service agreements, facilitating learning and training workshops, chairing meetings etc. interact with a range of personnel across Livewell Southwest and Plymouth communities. interact with a range of professionals in partner agencies e.g. the local authority. interact with people taking into account their range of needs, cultural backgrounds, age, levels of literacy and understanding. inform line manager of Identified risks within designated areas of responsibility. 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The post holder will: be required to travel in the course of daily business throughout Plymouth and outside of the city boundary as and when required. be required to move bulky equipment and resources to various venues across the city in postholders vehicle frequently. will be required to attend meetings and conferences which support the delivery and development of public health interventions. will need to work flexible hours [which may include some weekends/evenings]. Mental The post holder will: be required to use a personal computer and/or laptop on most working days and for varying lengths of time. The post holder will be required to work requires considerable concentration and attention to detail. the post holder will have the ability to multi-task and work to deadlines. Emotional The post holder will be able to: demonstrate empathy and understanding. influence, negotiate and motivate others. problem solve and manage challenging and sometimes contentious situations.

The post holder will assist registered staff within the Complex Needs team at harbour Drug and alcohol services, working under supervision, in providing support in the community for people experincing mental health and co-existing substance misues issues. The post holder will work alongside the other services and staff working with people that live complex lives in the community, where they will manage a caseload under supervision from a registered member of staff. The aim is to promote recovery from addiction and improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals, linking them in with Community activities and wider supports which include improving access to activities, meaningful employment, and training. The role will require the post holder to work across the complex lives system, developing in consultation with service users flexible and realistic support packages and person-centred plans within agreed guidelines and service models. This post is seen as crucial in working alongside Registered staff to develop and implement person centred care plans in order that the person using the service can optimise their level of functioning despite any barrier their complex problems may present. Care and recovery support is delivered to clients in their homes and within a variety of accommodation settings and will be monitored with the aim to optimise service users recovery needs. There is an expectation that staff may be required to work in other parts of the organisation/ complex lives system on request according to service need and as part of personal development. see attached JD for full descroption

Communication and Relationship skills a) Detailed confident verbal information sharing, within the Home Treatment Team or the wider Multi Disciplinary Team, which includes Primary Care. b) Expert ability in receiving information, analysing and formulating professional judgments. c) Attend and represent the Teams view in meetings e.g. Child protection, Adult Protection, Mental Health Review Tribunals, CPA Reviews. d) Elicit information from the patient, and work with them to advocate on their behalf. e) Ability to communicate clearly and effectively over the telephone within the boundaries of confidentiality. f) Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell SW policies, including the Data Protection Act and the Livewell SW Confidentiality Policy. g) The post holder demonstrates a positive attitude to mental health attending to patients with respect and courtesy. Having the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations. h) The post holder will ensure that professional boundaries are always adhered to. i) Take a lead role in the collaboration and the planning of individual care with patient, carer, other Teams and Services. j) Must be confident in communicating with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties when English is not their first language using Livewell South west approved interpreters. Knowledge, Training and Experience a) The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell SW PCH mandatory training. b) Knowledge of Policy and legislation. c) Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery. d) Adhere to Policy and Legislation relating to Mental Health e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equal Opportunity Law, Disability Discrimination Act, Human Rights Act, Care Programme Approach and Clinical Governance. Analytical and Judgement Skills a) Map reading planning the safest most cost-effective route for community visits. b) The post holder will provide nursing care and other interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet the patients needs. c) Ability to match patient need with available skills and resources. d) Emergency judgments and clinical decision-making. Planning and Organisational Skills a) To take a lead role in the co-ordination of shift ensuring appropriate allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation and delegation skills. b) Take a clinical lead in absence of HTT managers c) Regularly take a lead in clinical meeting ensuring all patients are reviewed and decisions and plans are put into action and represent the patients views. d) Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet patient and service demands. 1. Physical Skills a) Confidence to travel in an urban environment b) Administer Intra Muscular Injections c) Competent key board skills d) Ability to take accurate physical observations i.e. blood pressure, pulse and temperature. e) Demonstrates safe clinical skills when providing care for patients receiving specialist treatments e.g. commencement of Clozaril in the community or supporting a patient through ECT treatment. Responsibilities a) Take a lead in rapid crisis assessments and the continuous assessment of patients on the caseload, monitoring effectiveness of the treatments provided. b) Formulate care plans, implement and evaluate them along side patients and carers ensuring informed consent is obtained. c) Plan aftercare, making appropriate agreed referrals for longer-term treatment. d) Collaborate with other Teams and Services in the provision of patient care. e) Take a lead role in the identification of risk and the formulation of risk management plans. f) Take a lead role in clinical decision-making, including maintaining the safety of patients, staff and the public in challenging, potentially violent situations. g) Adhere to the Policy for the Safe, Secure and Handling of Medicines and local Home Treatment protocols ensuring patients receive medication in a safe and timely fashion. h) Assess and monitor the effect of medication and report observations to Medical staff. i) Provide education to patients and carers to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance. j) Promote RECOVERY k) Provide education to patients and carers in line with current policy and good practice guidelines. l) The post holder will be required to work over a 24 hour period. To adhere to the Home Treatment Policy and protocols for the implementation of this service. m) Maintain high standards of clinical care to patients. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development a) Expected to take a lead role in the development of the Home Treatment Team including the formulation of protocols. b) Implement all appropriate National, PCH and Local Home Treatment policies and protocols. Responsibility for Human Resources a) Provide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff. b) Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations. Have the ability to foster capability and support staff to develop c) Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff. d) Provide mentorship for students both formally and informally. e) Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff. f) The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the Team or Livewell SW into disrepute. Responsibility for Information Resources a) Responsible for recording CPA and monitoring the quality of data provided by junior staff. b) Responsible for electronic contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff. c) Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell SW policy Responsibility for Research and Development a) Provide a positive role in clinical audit and evaluation of Home Treatment to ensure high levels of clinical effectiveness Freedom to Act a) The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC professional Code of Conduct or Health and Care Professions Council. b) The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Team Manager of the Team. c) Provide line management for junior staff. d) The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell SW policy. e) The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell SW appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff. f) The post holder will carry out other duties commensurate with the position as required. Please see attachments.

Theatre Nurse / ODP - Scrub (RGN / ODP) with an interest in Orthopaedics

Plymouth | Theatres | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work and on calls
Up to £36,000 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we'll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Here's where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation.

As a Theatre Nurse / ODP in Scrub at Nuffield Plymouth Hospital, you'll be registered with the appropriate governing body. You have the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. Plus, you bring post-registration experience, flexibility and excellent communication skills. You're also a great team worker.

As a Theatre Nurse / ODP in Scrub, you will:

• Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team

• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring

• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff

• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective, and evidence based

• Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

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We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From paid overtime to a cycle to work scheme, expert advice and support for your financial and emotional wellbeing, and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital

The Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym, in Derriford, Plymouth and we have been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We have 3 main theatres - 2 laminar flow and 1 digital, a fully JAG accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bedded ward with one 4 bedded bay and one 2 bedded bay. Our outpatients department has 12 consulting rooms with a dedicated ophthalmology suite and ENT service.

We carry out treatment under a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. We recently were rated in the top 50 hospitals in the country for our total hip replacement patient outcomes

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